A decade of having to go through a shocking amount of open world games designed this way has led to an almost Pavlovian response in many players, that of wanting to clear out every single icon littering your map, no matter how banal or trite or repetitive the activity associated with it is. While HUD markers and icons do have their QoL and accessibility benefits, many open world games unfortunately use them as a crutch in lieu of actual game design (which is what makes us appreciate games such as Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring that much more). Yes, we know the fall will kill us, damn it, but the thrill from seeing the ground rush up those few seconds is a vicarious excitement we can’t really get in real life now, can we? And ultimately, isn’t that what video games are about? About getting to do all sorts of stupid and crazy stuff in a safe sandbox environment that hurts no one else.Īlmost nothing is more annoying than an open world map or compass flooded with icons. While the addition of a glider in new age open world games has made jumping off of great heights less, shall we say, fatal, even in games without a glider, the first impulse for anybody as soon as they get to a high vantage point is to… jump off. Especially in something like the aforementioned Breath of the Wild, where the map itself seems to be designed around that idea, standing atop vantage points to survey your surroundings can be quite a striking experience. Standing atop peaks or on top of towering skyscrapers and looking out at the map stretching out beyond us can be an exhilarating feeling. This is, of course, a central mechanic in plenty of games be design, from Horizon to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and so many others, but even when this is something that you don’t necessarily have to do, we just can’t seem to help ourselves. SURVEY YOUR SURROUNDINGS FROM VANTAGE POINTS Most of them are silly things that have become so common that we barely even register at this point- and here, we’re going to talk about a few such things. The sheer breadth of options and content they provide simply cannot be matched by most other genres- but even in spite of all those options being available, there are some things that, one way or another, almost everybody finds themselves doing when playing open world games. Light the sun candle first, and then the rest of your candles, and you can recite a ritual while doing it, too.Open world games are more ubiquitous than ever, and it’s cleat at this point that their popularity isn’t going to wane anytime soon. Then, place a candle that symbolizes the sun (ideally in yellow or gold) in the center and positioned above the rest of the candles. Using a tabletop (or your altar!), cover it in unlit candles, either in a circle or a varied pattern, depending on your preference.
Celebrate in Candlelightīeing the shortest day means the solstice is also the longest night of the year, and one of the original traditions was rooted in candlelight-both for the needed light, and to celebrate the return of the sun in the coming months. Take some time during the day to scatter seeds for local birds and wildlife to give back to your home’s original community. The winter solstice is a time to celebrate the natural world. (And if that’s not practical, do try to shop sustainably.) Give Back to Nature Give a small handmade wreath, beautiful crystals, a plant-based candle, or even seeds. Don’t worry about going shopping for yet another perfectly stylish gift the traditional items to give on the solstice come from nature. The practice of holiday gifting in fact has its roots in a winter solstice tradition of exchanging gifts. The candles and any added ornaments were meant to symbolize the sun, moon, and stars, as well as remembrances of loved ones that were lost. 21, but in the old pagan traditions, Yule trees were actually living outdoor trees that were decorated with hanging candles. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? If you have one, you’ve likely already decorated your Christmas tree by Dec. No fireplace? Queue up Netflix’s “Fireplace For Your Home” video instead to recreate the experience–or bake your yule log instead. Keep it safe in the modern era with a mini log for your hearth. Historically, the burning of the yule log was a Nordic tradition, where a whole tree (not just a log!) was brought into the home to burn for the entire 12 days of Christmas. In ancient pagan cultures, evergreens were associated with protection and prosperity, making them popular choices for celebrating the end of the year and the beginning of winter.
Whether it’s for your yule altar or just for your doorway, building a wreath using winter evergreens like pine, fir, juniper, and cedar is a classic way to honor the season.
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