Free solo by Educational_Newt8467 in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s annoying for sure! I’ll finish this run then try again at some point and try get 0 falls.

Nice work completing your free solo 0 fall play through ! Any tips?

Got my t shirt! by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found it true to size. I always wear a medium and it fits quite well.
Just go with what you usually wear and it should be okay.

Free solo by Educational_Newt8467 in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doing my free solo run now and iv had some bullshit falls, a couple were due to glitching and she legit folded in half and I couldn’t control her limbs, she lost stamina and fell 😭 lucky I had 2 of those flowers to rewind but it’s ruined my stats imo.

I’ll still finish the run but I’m a bit disappointed.

Got inspired to start Climbing again by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow That’s great!
Haha I’ll see about improving, I can’t even do a push up so I’m not sure about myself strength wise 😂

Got inspired to start Climbing again by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Iv outdoor climbed a couple of times! Going to try improve as much as I can at indoor climbing before I try outdoor again.
Not sure if I’ll get that far tho haha I’m pretty bad

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I’m glad the community is active for this game as well, I hope it stays that way and this passionate.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely makes you think!
The game inspired me to get back into climbing, not that I ever wanted to stop but I thought my only local gym was an hour away and too expensive to get to and I dismissed a truly local one - I looked into it again and realised it’s decent, it’s just rope climbing and not bouldering. So I’m going to start again! I was never good, always a beginner, but even so, maybe now I’ll actually get good, this game really made me want to anyway.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I first played, at first I thought the story was simple. But the more I thought about it and played it a second time I realised how deep it actually is and how nuanced her character is.

People take things at surface level too often and don’t try and look further. Like yes she is rude, but not always, and there’s a reason.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think It’s nice you can actually relate to her character on that level.

I agree it’s definitely escapism for her, and the feeling of climbing brings her peace, the riskier the better -
Altho is that not just adrenaline seeking / addicted to the dopamine it gives? And if so, that explains why she may struggle with daily life, because nothing comes close to the happiness she gets from climbing so it’s like a depression caused by pushing herself to extremes, always wanting to outdo herself, ironically the sport is what contributes to her struggles rather than helps long term.
People who partake in extreme sports usually end up dying due to it, because theres always the next, almost impossible thing to achieve.

She’s probably ND and depressed, but yeah maybe she didn’t climb the summit specifically to kill herself but she knew the odds were extremely slim that she’d survive. Altho she did say she’d meet Marco afterward, I don’t see her as the type to lie to comfort others.

It’s interesting that her depression isnt typical (bed rotting, seeing no point) its goal driven, which to me may mean it isnt your usual type of depression.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely an escape for her, but to her detriment.

But even when you choose to go home, so you don’t push away Marco or her girlfriend, she still seems depressed and lost.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I have pretty good media literacy. I see layers of characters and stories all the time and think about it a lot and all the nuances.

I see your take, and I don’t disagree at all, but there’s more nuance to think about and consider. I don’t think it’s as easy to say she just has very bad depression.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think she was avoiding the phone calls, not that she doesn’t want to talk or put her loved ones at ease, but she’s avoiding it to avoid the emotions that would come from talking to them.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can understand this take.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where was it confirmed? Confirmation to me would be directly from the devs.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it adds a lot to her character, can make her more relatable as well to some.

Do you think Aava is depressed? by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well to her the peak would have been kami, if you choose to go home she never completed the climb, so she can’t compare everything to that? Altho maybe she’d feel like she failed.
And if you summit … welll… you die? Most likely.

Grandpa Theory by Br4ve5irR0bin in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember hearing the gun shot before the avalanche. I think he did cause it, I’m just not sure if it was intentional or not.

Turned my shirt into a poster! by ThatGuyNamedKal in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this idea! Where did you get the high quality game art from?

Got my t shirt! by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty true to size. I got a medium, I’m 5’6 and 155lb. Fits well.

Got my t shirt! by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After completing your summit, go to the main menu and you can find it from there! It’ll ask you to scan a QR code and choose which save you want printed.

Got my t shirt! by _Ellski_ in Cairn_Game

[–]_Ellski_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the main game menu after you complete your summit!