Tygarjas Twyrls Blog

I’m going to try to make this a quick one. You see, I’m in the middle of playing a video game that’s lately been consuming my free time, and I’d like to get back to it as soon as I can. Before I do, however, let me tell you about this game that has so lately captured my attention . . .

It takes place on a vision of the world if it had been torn apart by world leaders mad for power, and not caring about the consequences of using the technology at their disposal anyway they pleased for the immediate gratification of their self-serving aims. And so, as a result, something happened that made the land uninhabitable, the people lose their memories, and the only safe place to go, the ocean heading North.

So, the object is to go North. There is no ice cap apparently, and it is said to be the only place with fresh air, away from the poison mists that keep creeping up on the land. And the way to get North? You make trades for items with other boat captains going the same way.

There are Nine different tribes that help each other, and alliances with other tribes are possible, and may be helpful. Thus the mode of operations of the game is to help each other complete sets as you help each other toward a place where everyone can breathe easy and create a floating city where life is most pleasant: the top of the world.

When you begin, you have no notion of what happened or what to do in this strange but familiar world. Then, by giving back and forth what you have that others want for what they have that you want, slowly everyone starts heading to the better place together. And there are characters and stories and activities that pop up along the way, but ultimately everyone is just trying to get to where life is best lived for anyone and everyone involved. Until, finally together, all people from all tribes cohabitate the same patch of water, from the comfort of their own individual vessels: The Floating City.

I highly recommend this fun excursion from the “real” world. Please come be a part of my tribe: A Map Of The Floating City At the time of this posting, we’re in the lead!

Oh, and did I mention that this is all to promote Thomas Dolby’s upcoming new album? So you know there’s some good music involved!

May The Cube Be With You!