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When people think about video games and what we do in them, more often than not some stereotypes enter their heads. Saving a princess, defeating a dark force, bringing peace to the world, etc. Video games give us the power to be who we aren't, doing amazing things we can't normally do that help others that don't exist in a world that we don't live in find happiness that exists so long as the credits are rolling. Despite the fiction of these scenarios in games, we are drawn to them. Is it because we want to feel strong? Is it because we want to feel like we are capable of doing things that can change the world around us? Is it because we want to be able to bring peace to the lives of those around us through our actions?
Video games can make people feel needed and important, but what if there was agame no, a piece of software that allows us to actually achieve these things in reality? A piece of software that allows us to connect with real people and aid them in their times of struggle? To be the light that guides others towards making right decisions, to be the comforting shoulder for someone to cry on as they vent their struggles, or perhaps to simply try to help them smile with some...
Kind Words
Kind Words is a piece of software that allows people to connect with others in ways traditional games do not typically offer. In Kind Words, your only objectives are to help others and seek help yourself. You'll find countless requests from other real anonymous people who are all struggling in some way. Whether people are lonely, sad after a breakup or being distanced by a friend, or are suffering in other ways, they are all real people who are looking for some guidance in a world that is confusing and scary. Kind Words allows users to respond to these requests, offering guidance, firendly advice, or just some kind words to help these people realize that they are not alone. They are valid. They deserve happiness, just the same as you and me. Users in Kind Words can not write back to one another, but they can send stickers along to people who respond to their requests to show how much they appreciate how you've taken time out of your busy life to consider the needs of a stranger.
Honestly, writing a letter to someone in Kind Words to try to help them through a struggle has always felt to me more impactful than anything I could do in a traditional video game. It makes me smile to know that my words can have impact on someone's life, and that I can help them find some comfort in this world, even if they will never know who I am. I don't need them to see a flashy profile with my socials on it to get some engagement numbers up or whatever. I just want to keep writing to others, saying things to them that can help them smile, and make them feel at peace. Kind Words allows me to connect with others in ways I don't often get to in reality. I'm not a therapist, but you don't need to be a therapist to offer a helping hand to those who are struggling. It's one of the greatest things about life that we don't ever think about because of how fast life moves. It's always worth keeping in mind, though, because your words and actions do matter, and what you say and do can help people in ways you may never fully comprehend.
That's one half of this game. The other half is where you can reach out to these strangers for guidance. You can ask for advice regarding anything that's making you upset in life. Are school courses giving you anxiety? Write about it. Feeling directionless in life? Vent away. When you write a request, it's shown to other players, and they may decide to write you back with kindness, hoping to make your day a little bit brighter. Before you know it, their letters will begin to appear in your inbox for you to carefully read and cherish. As you send requests and receive letters, you truly get a feeling for how naturally good people are as they take time out of their lives to address your concerns, saying things that can help you find direction and make you smile.
When I started writing requests when I started playing this game a few years back, I was at a point in my life where I was uncertain of my sexuality. I slowly grew to realize that I was asexual, and while it was comforting to reach this conclusion, it was also scary to me. I felt like I wouldn't be able to give others the satisfaction they wanted in a relationship, and that I would be left behind.
I felt broken.
As my worries grew, a part of me knew I needed to ask someone, anyone, for guidance. I didn't feel comfortable talking about it with family or friends at the time, despite knowing that they would accept me no matter what. That's when I turned to Kind Words, because I felt it was easier to ask strangers about my scenario in an anonymous state.
The response I received still makes me emotional to this day.
I received many letters from strangers. I was comforted by their words, with them telling me that I am not broken. That I deserve love as much as others do. That when I do find the right one, that person will accept me for who I am. I was offered advice, being told to be honest with future partners about my feelings, not to force myself to do things that make me uncomfortable for a partner's sake alone, and to not hang on to people who don't accept me for who I am.
These words and more were what came my way when I reached for help, and I could not be happier to see that I was not alone, and that I could find happiness as I am. I was reminded that people are naturally good, despite what we may see on social media or the news. When given the chance to, people will care about each other and do things to lift each other's spirits, and that is truly wonderful.
I've written many different requests since then, and I was always treated with the same level of kindness and understanding each time. I've also written tons of letters to strangers, reminding them that they are not alone, they do matter, and they deserve happiness.
While other games allow me to be someone I'm not, Kind Words allows me to be myself in all of the best ways.
Kind Words is only $5 on Steam, and a sequel is on the way that is fully compatible with the first game, so I implore you to give it a shot and see how good people can be to each other using their words.
Give it a shot. I highly doubt you'll regret it.
When people think about video games and what we do in them, more often than not some stereotypes enter their heads. Saving a princess, defeating a dark force, bringing peace to the world, etc. Video games give us the power to be who we aren't, doing amazing things we can't normally do that help others that don't exist in a world that we don't live in find happiness that exists so long as the credits are rolling. Despite the fiction of these scenarios in games, we are drawn to them. Is it because we want to feel strong? Is it because we want to feel like we are capable of doing things that can change the world around us? Is it because we want to be able to bring peace to the lives of those around us through our actions?
Video games can make people feel needed and important, but what if there was a
Kind Words
Kind Words is a piece of software that allows people to connect with others in ways traditional games do not typically offer. In Kind Words, your only objectives are to help others and seek help yourself. You'll find countless requests from other real anonymous people who are all struggling in some way. Whether people are lonely, sad after a breakup or being distanced by a friend, or are suffering in other ways, they are all real people who are looking for some guidance in a world that is confusing and scary. Kind Words allows users to respond to these requests, offering guidance, firendly advice, or just some kind words to help these people realize that they are not alone. They are valid. They deserve happiness, just the same as you and me. Users in Kind Words can not write back to one another, but they can send stickers along to people who respond to their requests to show how much they appreciate how you've taken time out of your busy life to consider the needs of a stranger.
Honestly, writing a letter to someone in Kind Words to try to help them through a struggle has always felt to me more impactful than anything I could do in a traditional video game. It makes me smile to know that my words can have impact on someone's life, and that I can help them find some comfort in this world, even if they will never know who I am. I don't need them to see a flashy profile with my socials on it to get some engagement numbers up or whatever. I just want to keep writing to others, saying things to them that can help them smile, and make them feel at peace. Kind Words allows me to connect with others in ways I don't often get to in reality. I'm not a therapist, but you don't need to be a therapist to offer a helping hand to those who are struggling. It's one of the greatest things about life that we don't ever think about because of how fast life moves. It's always worth keeping in mind, though, because your words and actions do matter, and what you say and do can help people in ways you may never fully comprehend.
That's one half of this game. The other half is where you can reach out to these strangers for guidance. You can ask for advice regarding anything that's making you upset in life. Are school courses giving you anxiety? Write about it. Feeling directionless in life? Vent away. When you write a request, it's shown to other players, and they may decide to write you back with kindness, hoping to make your day a little bit brighter. Before you know it, their letters will begin to appear in your inbox for you to carefully read and cherish. As you send requests and receive letters, you truly get a feeling for how naturally good people are as they take time out of their lives to address your concerns, saying things that can help you find direction and make you smile.
When I started writing requests when I started playing this game a few years back, I was at a point in my life where I was uncertain of my sexuality. I slowly grew to realize that I was asexual, and while it was comforting to reach this conclusion, it was also scary to me. I felt like I wouldn't be able to give others the satisfaction they wanted in a relationship, and that I would be left behind.
I felt broken.
As my worries grew, a part of me knew I needed to ask someone, anyone, for guidance. I didn't feel comfortable talking about it with family or friends at the time, despite knowing that they would accept me no matter what. That's when I turned to Kind Words, because I felt it was easier to ask strangers about my scenario in an anonymous state.
The response I received still makes me emotional to this day.
I received many letters from strangers. I was comforted by their words, with them telling me that I am not broken. That I deserve love as much as others do. That when I do find the right one, that person will accept me for who I am. I was offered advice, being told to be honest with future partners about my feelings, not to force myself to do things that make me uncomfortable for a partner's sake alone, and to not hang on to people who don't accept me for who I am.
These words and more were what came my way when I reached for help, and I could not be happier to see that I was not alone, and that I could find happiness as I am. I was reminded that people are naturally good, despite what we may see on social media or the news. When given the chance to, people will care about each other and do things to lift each other's spirits, and that is truly wonderful.
I've written many different requests since then, and I was always treated with the same level of kindness and understanding each time. I've also written tons of letters to strangers, reminding them that they are not alone, they do matter, and they deserve happiness.
While other games allow me to be someone I'm not, Kind Words allows me to be myself in all of the best ways.
Kind Words is only $5 on Steam, and a sequel is on the way that is fully compatible with the first game, so I implore you to give it a shot and see how good people can be to each other using their words.
Give it a shot. I highly doubt you'll regret it.
VSLazer
6 days ago