Fantasy... and a bit more

Warren: Fantasy, it’s this magical realm where, if you can dream it, you can realize it. Be honest, we all day dream into our own little world, which is the concept of the world we want it to be. Two great examples of that are video games and books. The most popular book example is say, something like the Harry Potter (™) books. The most popular video game example that comes to mind is Minecraft (™). While it may seem a simple concept, build, survive, or just live a peaceful life; It’s actually a very complex game. It captures the essence of fantasy perfectly. Fantasy, on the surface, is a simple concept, a simple plot. But, it can actually be woven into many different paths. Because fantasy is just that, made up. You may think something like Minecraft (™) or the Lego(™) games is a game for young audiences, and generally, yeah, it is. But, there’s many passionate people that play Minecraft (™) that fits each age demographic. Some of us have literally been playing Minecraft (™) for years upon years. That it still manages to impress us and surprise us is simply amazing. Fantasy is just that, endless fun, endless possibilities. While I play other games, I find myself almost always coming back to Minecraft (™) at some point. Minecraft (™) came out in 2009, when I was 3 years old. As I got older and started hearing about Minecraft (™), I was intrigued. So, around 2011/2012, I was finally able to get my hands on Minecraft (™) and I immediately fell in love with it. The idea that I could build whatever I wanted was amazing to me. You could even build a tower to the sky limit. Leah: Wait, seriously? Is this whole blog post going to be about Minecraft (™)? Warren: Well, Minecraft (™) is technically fantasy and this is OUR blog and I want to talk about fantasy. It’s OUR blog and we can do whatever we want and no one can stop us. So, if I want to talk about Minecraft (™), I’m going to talk about Minecraft (™), because this is OUR blog and no one can stop us. Leah: *Rolls my eyes* Warren: So, as I was saying, the most satisfying part after building to the sky limit is knocking your tower down and falling to the ground (you wouldn’t die if you were in creative mode). If you wanted to build a tower in survival mode and then fall off of it, build near water and land in the water. Leah: I’m not so sure that people care about the intricacies of how to play Minecraft (™), for reals. Warren: Why are you going to get after me if you couldn’t even spell “intricacies” right the first time, or even just then when you typed it for me!? Leah: You haven’t a clue how to spell the bulk of the big words that you throw out there! I’m the one typing it all as you SAY it, and I know how to spell most of all those big words you throw out there. So, THERE! BAM! Warren: Well, no one is perfect. Besides, ever since Kindergarten and First Grade, spelling tests aren’t required anymore. So how would I know how to spell it if they’re not teaching me it. Like, why would they even get rid of it anyway, because we needed that. I don’t want to be stranded out there on my own, throwing out big words, then not even knowing how to spell the big word I just threw out to back up my point. Are you happy this isn’t about Minecraft (™) anymore!? Leah: First off, I’m pretty sure you had spelling tests up until 3rd or 4th Grade. After all, I was the one helping you study for them. Secondly, yes, I’m glad that we could digress so far off track to get beyond talking about THAT game… whose name shall not be mentioned. Warren: What do you mean? Mine.. Leah: Nope, not going back there again. Warren: Is there a fantasy realm where I can spell? Leah: I’m sure it exists somewhere. Like in the not so fantasy world of predictive text. Warren: That’s why I always use predictive text. Leah: Well, call me “old school” but, I like to know that I know how to spell the words. Predictive text is nice and all, but, just saying. Warren: You will never be “old school”, Mom. Leah: Thanks…Coming from the same child who constantly berates me and says, “Mom! Why don’t you know anything about technology!?” “Mom! Why don’t you know anything about trends!?” Warren: Do I do that? You must be wrong, you must be mistaken. Leah: *Rolls my eyes*