Players of Honkai: Star Rail are experiencing a bittersweet feeling as they prepare to leave the familiarity of Luofu behind. In a heart-felt post by user ‘sashalice25’, there’s a mix of excitement for the new adventures awaiting at Penacony, but a palpable nostalgia for what they’re leaving behind.
Summary
- User ‘sashalice25’ expresses a fondness towards some familiar characters, indicating a meaningful bond formed with Luofu, intensifying their sense of loss.
- Several users such as ‘SolidusAbe’ and ‘DifficultMeet9254’ display surprise over the affection for Yanqing, suggesting the character’s popularity is not consistent amongst the community.
- Users ‘Fit-Application-1’ and ‘Crimsonshock821’ recurrently express their particular fondness for Jing Yuan, spotlighting the unique appeal of this character’s in-game lines and his ‘cool’ factor.
Remembering Familiar Faces
In their comments, players display affection for familiar faces like Yanqing and Jing Yuan, admitting they will miss them in their future quests. As per ‘Fit-Application-1’, Jing Yuan is particularly distinctive due to his memorable lines and frequent appearances in quests and events. Following suit, ‘Crimsonshock821’ lauds Jing Yuan for his confidence and unique abilities, calling him the ‘coolest’ character. ‘Radiant_Fruit7403’ too comments on Yanqing, wishing for a redemption arc for this underappreciated character.
Excitement for Penacony
Despite the nostalgia, there’s an unmistakable sense of enthusiasm for the upcoming adventures in Penacony. However, ‘kidanokun’ believes that they might return back to Luofu, due to previous trends of returning to Jarilo-VI. The players seem prepared for change, hinting at their readiness to embark on new exploits with anticipation.
Power of Character Bonds
The mixed reactions of sadness and buoyant optimism, underline the depth of the relationship that players have formed with the game’s characters and locations. ‘MemeGhostie’ synthesized this sentiment well, sharing a wistful gif of a character demonstrating the tangible connection made by players in the game.
Uncommon Adoration for Yanqing
Interestingly, multiple users expressed their surprise at the affection shown towards character Yanqing, a less popular figure among the player base. ‘SolidusAbe’ comments, ‘wow someone who actually likes yanqing. you don’t see that very often.’ Similarly, ‘DifficultMeet9254’ remarks, ‘i haven’t seen a yanqing fan in a while, you guys are rare.‘
Though some players may be leaving Luofu behind physically (or virtually), it’s clear that they’ll carry memories of Luofu and its impactful characters with them, stepping into Penacony, ripe with potential for creating new bonds & adventures.