The popular game, Genshin Impact, has been a hot topic of discussion on gaming forums, especially with the recent ‘3 intertwined fates’ incident. This blog post aims to summarize the incident, the sentiment of the gaming community, and the unfolding of events both inside and outside of China.
Summary
- The protest, originating in China, was born out of misinformation spread by purveyors of the game, leading to heightened hostilities.
- There is a continuous struggle within the Chinese Genshin Impact community involving intentional misinformation, extreme opinions, and widespread criticism of the game.
- This incident has been framed and twisted by some to support their own personal agendas, potentially causing harm to the game and its community.
- Many incidents reported in the media may not be as severe or impactful as they initially appear, but they do reflect underlying tensions within the community.
Player Sentiment
The ‘3 intertwined fates’ incident sparked a torrent of sentiments among players, giving rise to various narratives. As shared by a user, ‘keqingloveforever’, there is a relentless attack on Genshin Impact, born from extreme players and non-players alike, who tirelessly scrutinize the game and its community. These individuals go to extents such as disregarding the context and relentlessly exploiting any stain they find on the game to make it ‘die’ in people’s minds. This creates a hostile environment that can potentially change perceptions and deter new players.
The Impact on the Community
Reddit user ‘_eSpark_’ humorously commented, “China is a populous country, and with extremely large population, China has to be a country also with extremely large idiots in numbers”, underscoring the magnitude of the issue. He also hinted that these situations aren’t unique to the Chinese community but are also echoed in the non-Chinese communities of the game. This miscommunication and misuse of information have distorted many opinions of the game and its creators, and have even led to the spread of rumors outside China.
The Unfolding Controversy
The controversy unfolded when player expectations were set high due to leaked information, but when the content of the game was updated, none of these expectations were realized, inciting widespread criticism. Interestingly, most criticism came from those intentionally stirring the pot rather than from actual disappointed players. This ongoing issue circles back to the initial argument — the misuse and abuse of information within some sections of the Genshin Impact community.
In the midst of this controversy and the numerous incidents within the game’s community, many players and outsiders are being misled about the issues confronting Genshin Impact. There are a myriad of perspectives and this incident of ‘3 intertwined fates’ is merely the tip of the iceberg in the challenging world of online gaming.
