Such is the power of simplicity driving hilarity; one tweet from an unnamed gamer bears the truth. Three words-“me go smash, me get loot”-a maelstrom screenshot from the game; the internet has broken into a chorus of agree-ers. There are no myths or principles being discussed here-just raw, unrestricted joy of gaming, reduced to its most primordial effervescence.
A blurry and action-packed screenshot-A real dungeon brawl-from crazed groups smashing and claiming loot, the undiluted gamer impulse: “See enemies; smash enemies; loot shiny thing”. There lies that energy, deeply rooted in all attacks from running Diablo to boss fights in Elden Ring. And you know what? We respect it.
And how *relatable* is that? No comments on it yet, but one know’s that this baby is going to blow up the very moment people catch a whiff. Who doesn’t feel?
From Skyrim looting corpses to spamming skills and attacks in a massive online battle arena (MOBA)-that whole smash=loot is the oldest dopamine pusher in gaming.
Might learn something there. Sometimes you just want to turn your brain off and smash something. Especially in a world full of improbable crafting menus and fifty-step questlines, that tweet’s sheer earnestness? Chef’s kiss. It cuts through the din to remind us why we fell in love with gaming in the first place: unadulterated fun.
Next time you find yourself in a boring grind, or deliberating over that one build, think: Me go smash. Me get loot. That’s all there is to it.
Apology, I suppose! Guess it’s bye for us! Off to Borderlands and smash some loot piñatas)
