At the junction of despair and death, there is a message that is more unexpected than the Waterfowl Dance — “Try Finger, But Hole”. This seemingly nonsensical admort has now become the secret code of the global tarnished, perfectly interpreting the unique humor of souls players who enjoy suffering.
All of this comes from the game's unique message system. Players use the limited preset vocabulary combination to create countless heart-warming sentences. In front of a statue in a dark corner, on the edge of a steep cliff, or even at the feet of an important NPC, you can always meet these messages full of wisdom unexpectedly. When you find a sentence “try bravery, but hole.” after a tense battle, or when you stand in front of the treasure chest and see “try attacking, then trap”, the moment of smiling is the most magical thing about this system.
The reason why “Try Finger, But Hole” can become a phenomenal plot is not only because of its clever pun, but also because it represents the collective creativity of the player community. Its variants are everywhere: “Fortress, Dark Night” is reminiscent of another popular game. “No skills, why...” expresses the voices of countless novices. These messages spread virally on social media, even breaking through the game circle and becoming a part of the online popular culture.
What’s more wonderful is the like mechanism of the game. When your message is recognized by other players, you can not only gain a sense of accomplishment, but also immediately restore your health. This design makes the message system no longer a simple interaction, but a ray of life at the juncture of life and death. Imagine that when you are on the verge of death after a hard battle, this dramatic experience can only be achieved in _Elden Rin_g.
Behind these humorous messages is the unique emotional connection of souls games. In a world full of malice, these funny words are like fireflies in the dark, making the faded people who fight alone feel the company of each other. They remind every player that you are not suffering alone, at least someone left a sentence where you fell, “Beautiful view ahead, therefore time for jumping”.
In the process of exploring the junction, what divine messages did you meet that impressed you? Did you see “Run!” in front of a boss’s room, or did you find the right sentence “Likely lover” in the beautiful scenery? Welcome to share your experience in the comment section!
