The new version of Mingchao will welcome another new star – Zanni. Five-star resonator, diffraction attribute, arm armor weapon. The official has announced a lot of details about her skills and equipment, which has undoubtedly become a new expectation in the hearts of many players. However, as an observer, I can’t help but ask: What kind of picture of modern society is reflected behind the glamour of this game?
Zanni, an ordinary employee of Everard Bank, is like a mirror, reflecting the soul in the real society that is disciplined, consumed but burning in the dark. Her special weapon “Flame Judgment”, basic attack 588, critical damage 48.6%, attack increase 12%, behind these data, it is like an exploited salaryman, although it seems powerful, but has to face strict rules and restrictions. The damage of “ignoring the target’s 8% defense” all implies the silent resistance of players to power and barriers.
The skill “Silent Negotiation” has four consecutive attacks, but there are no grand words, which seems to tell us that communication in reality is often a silent game. The strong attack calmly and accurately, and the weak can only struggle in this silence. Whether the third attack can be connected to the fourth is like the opportunity of life, which is sometimes fleeting and needs to be seized to move forward. The design of evasion and counterattack reflects the stubborn struggle of modern people in the face of setbacks.
The resonance skill of “Sleepless Watch” seems to be a defense, but the setting of pressing and holding to enter the blocking state exposes the helplessness of players who have to remain vigilant and defensive when facing pressure. Immune to control and damage reduction when attacked is just like the pain that is passively endured in society, but you have to work hard to keep your heart intact. The design of precise counterattack and stagnant target actually reveals the powerlessness and suppressed reality of small people after a short counterattack in the face of injustice.
The power that Zanni burst out in the “Radical Annihilation Plan” seems to be the last cry of powerlessness against reality. Prepare the posture, consume all redundant kinetic energy, and release powerful attacks. This “fight to the end” attitude makes people feel emotional. In real life, such power is often difficult to sustain and is eventually eroded in the mediocrity of day after day.
The resonance liberation “When the morning and evening alternate”, the switching of forms, the ups and downs of the flames, seem to metaphorically represent the uncertain life and dual state of spirit of modern people. Sometimes it is as hot as fire, sometimes it is as cold as frost, and people are struggling to find their own eternal light in all these changes.
In the resonance circuit of “The Dark Night Will Become Bright”, the light noise effect is transformed into the embers of the scorching sun, as if the remaining fire of hope is squeezed in the dark night and still unwilling to extinguish. And these layers of superimposed “flames” are more like the spiritual sparks squeezed out by the intense rhythm of life of modern people, extremely tired but forced to bloom.
The skills “Instant Execution” and “Tomorrow’s Beacon” reveal a hint of cold realism. The design of rapid attack and clearing the embers of the scorching sun seems to imply the extreme pursuit of efficiency and liquidation in modern society. The damage increase and the diffraction damage of team cooperation are all telling players that only by combining the strong can they gain a foothold in this cruel battlefield.
The inherent skills “Quick Response” and “Fearless of Pain” further demonstrate the adaptability and endurance of contemporary people. The 20% reduction in damage is just a numerical adjustment in the game, but the damage in reality is difficult to be reduced so simply. It reminds people of countless people who silently endure hardships in the real society but remain strong and unyielding.
The continuously enhanced attack multiplier, immune control, and critical strike bonus in Zanni’s resonance chain design all reflect the desire and pursuit of power by modern players. This obsession with numbers and efficiency is exactly the player psychology deeply excavated by the game industry, and it also reflects the endless competition and anxiety in capitalist society.
The design of “The most urgent thing? Get off work!” is a joke, but also a deep helplessness. The pressure of life makes people seek release in the game, but they are constantly reminded that they can’t really get out. The protective effect and life guarantee under the scorching flame form are very similar to people’s desire for a sense of security, even if this sense of security is only a short-lived illusion.
In short, Zanni, the virtual character, is not only a new five-star resonator in the Mingchao game, but also a microcosm of an era. Every skill and every attack of hers reveals the struggle and resistance of modern people in front of the social machine. Players pursue Zanni’s strength in the game, and are actually silently looking for the symbol of their own power.
The stored value service on Treabar is a link in the chain of this digital capital game. Players use real currency to exchange for virtual power, forming a cycle – both consumption and spiritual sustenance.
Zanni’s story is not over yet, and we are still standing at the crossroads of history, facing the future, thinking about our own light and darkness. Just like her alternating form of dawn and dusk, the multifaceted nature of life has just begun.