This afternoon, I engaged in the delightful pursuit of video gaming, and it suddenly occurred to me that I might derive great pleasure from playing Skyrim. Consequently, I activated my computer and revisited an antiquated save. As is often the case, I was thrust immediately into a fray I had encountered a fortnight ago, meeting my demise almost instantly. This serendipitously ignited a notion within me. What if I sought to endure the utmost suffering whilst indulging in video games? I contemplated this whilst continuing my quest. It is for this reason that I type this discourse today: to share my reflections on how one might approach the brink of mental disarray through the lens of video gaming.

The foremost approach to endure distress whilst engaging in video games is to elevate the difficulty to its utmost level. Many individuals perusing this commentary may perceive this as a mere convention when one seeks to experience hardship in gaming; nevertheless, I deem it imperative to underscore this notion.

Moreover, it is my perspective that in an expansive open-world adventure such as Skyrim or Fallout, one ought to employ modifications that impede progress, subjecting the player to incessant demise within the initial confines. A delightful illustration within Skyrim is the notion of Alduin dispatching the character with a fiery breath the moment control is bestowed upon the player.

Ultimately, I am convinced that the visuals ought to significantly influence the player's experience, for subpar 64-bit graphics would render a game such as Fallout 4 rather unenjoyable.

I trust that you shall employ this guide in your forthcoming gaming endeavor to suitably challenge yourself with these regulations (though perhaps not the graphics).

9th of January 2025