Unraveling the ‘Blue Mystery’ in Genshin Impact: What Counts and What Doesn’t

Genshin Impact players share their eclectic takes on what’s ‘blue enough’ in the game.

In our dives into the Genshin Impact subreddit, an interesting debate caught our eye. It revolves around the question, ‘What counts as blue in Genshin Impact?’ posted by user GeForce_GTX_1050Ti.

Summary

  • User debate over what counts as ‘blue’ in the game
  • Distinct lines between friendly fauna and foe
  • The subtle art of Hydro Crystalfly photography
  • Players’ amusing exasperation with the ambiguity surrounding the ‘blue’ rule

Battlelines: Friend or Foe?

One amusing comment comes from CaptainAutismFFS who states firmly, If it can fight you, it doesn’t count. It seems that this rule of thumb allows the player to easily identify photographic subjects in the game. However, the players seem to be somewhat divided on this point.

The Crystalfly Conundrum

<p-SeneFate ventures deeper into this debate, suggesting that the Hydro Crystalfly might be the perfect subject. Their conviction in photographing and capturing them certainly adds a new dynamic to the discussion. But the fly in the ointment – or rather, the photo – is the question of whether a Hydro Crystalfly is an enemy or not.

Blue Misconceptions and Surprises

But wait, It gets even better! One exasperated gamer, Verto-San, brings up the popular meme "genshin players can’t read" and contends that this event is all the proof anyone needs. JamilleYomtown, somehow finds the fact that the ‘white swans in Fontaine count as blue’ both amusing and infuriating.

Community Contributions

While everyone is puzzling over what counts as blue, Agantas steps in with quite a comprehensive list of "blues". In their comment they systematically list their findings of in-game creatures and the color they seemingly represent.

While this virtual debate may not settle what truly counts as blue in the world of Genshin Impact, it certainly led to an entertaining discussion between players. It just goes to show that the joy of video games goes beyond the gameplay itself, and extends into the to-and-fro of friendly debates that surprisingly bring everyone a little closer together in the end.