I'm an author...who has also worked in video games. I've been fortunate, but I know a few "Carl Longbottoms," and this was a beautiful tale beautifully told.
I worked in MMOs for years, and can attest to the "spiritual truth" of a lot of what goes on in the show...and far more, of course. I laugh frequently at MQ and wince at some of the memories it conjures. It's a good, funny show and I wouldn't want it's *overall* tone to change.
But "Backstory!" and "A Dark Quiet Death" are masterpieces. It's one thing to write funny...even laughable... characters. When you bring this kind of humanity to them it makes running gags so much more bittersweet.
I'm so glad the studio and creators allow these occasional "side quests" to exist. Major kudos to the writers, creators, and performers for bringing that kind of soulful triumph and tragedy to the series.
I was already a fan. Now I'm a fan for life.
I worked in MMOs for years, and can attest to the "spiritual truth" of a lot of what goes on in the show...and far more, of course. I laugh frequently at MQ and wince at some of the memories it conjures. It's a good, funny show and I wouldn't want it's *overall* tone to change.
But "Backstory!" and "A Dark Quiet Death" are masterpieces. It's one thing to write funny...even laughable... characters. When you bring this kind of humanity to them it makes running gags so much more bittersweet.
I'm so glad the studio and creators allow these occasional "side quests" to exist. Major kudos to the writers, creators, and performers for bringing that kind of soulful triumph and tragedy to the series.
I was already a fan. Now I'm a fan for life.
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