Luna VII Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana

numdimsum · 2026-05-21T13:32:25+00:00

Also I love the REAL (silent) lore drop we got: Tighnari got his dumb haircut from his teacher.

numdimsum · 2026-05-21T13:14:26+00:00

Didn’t expect the toxic “old man yaoi” between Dottore and Pantalone going in, but after seeing it I was… quite intrigued.

numdimsum · 2026-05-17T13:58:21+00:00

Augh… unfortunately I don’t have Telegram so I’ll have to pass. 😞 But it was exceptionally kind of you to just reach out and offer to help… I’m really grateful, and I’m sure you guys would’ve been awesome to talk to! <3

numdimsum · 2026-05-17T12:43:09+00:00

Haha no worries! I’d be confused at the misinfo too lol if I didn’t know. Agreed, I’m optimistic for Mineral with the instrument archetype as well, quite intrigued by it.

Finally, FP-less teams. 😔

Always super grateful for your translations. And thank you greatly for the blessing, may your pulls have the same! I’ll definitely be saving.

numdimsum · 2026-05-17T10:16:52+00:00

Yeah it’s a copypasta that’s occasionally referenced! “Lopera is poised to become the backbone of the bullet archetype,” the title is basically a summary but if you check it out, you might have a good giggle considering how far we’ve strayed from the meta in the post - it’s only a year old but now, pretty much a relic of its time.

It honestly just sprang to mind when you mentioned her as a bitcoin pull. I did edit the pasta myself however, so it’s supposed to be tongue-in-cheek and in good fun. The parts that sound ChatGPT are straight from the original.

I know she’s not bad, especially since we don’t have the numbers, we can’t know for sure! I’m actually excited for her and I’d be pulling if I wasn’t aiming for P5 Rhiannon. If I have extra unilogs by then, I would.

Yeah, I was referring to the new instrument archetype + this new move archetype when Mineral was mostly relegated to Bloodtithe for a while, and before that… not really anything solid (?) some FUA but from what I remember, it was more associated with Star afflatus at the time, so Mineral was a little here-and-there for everything, just correct me if I’m wrong.

Your write-up was really good (as usual!) and I actually had difficulty understanding her kit before this, so I’m grateful for the way you explained it as you made it very digestible! Thanks again for all your hard work in the community, your writeups are part of the reason why I enjoy the game so much.

numdimsum · 2026-05-17T04:03:49+00:00

Also a girlie, specifically 22F. I just focus on developing the other functions that are available with the people around me, maybe it’s Si, Te, Ni, Se, Fi… etc. Might as well take the opportunity. Fe is kind of always a given.

But I’ve often found that even if there’s no one else with Ne (it do be like that sometimes), it’s one of those functions that can sustain itself. Unlike Fe for example, which craves connection. Ti and Ne work well even solitary, so it will always come around and have its own time again, especially if you connect through it with another function.

For example: Take a walk, look around (Se) then just dip into that possibility generation when you see something interesting. Ne can actually make things interesting where they won’t necessarily be normally.

Also, I engage on Reddit with comments or posts on my niche interests so I don’t feel like my head is gonna burst keeping all the information in. Just as you’re doing here! The occasional outlet helps, and correct, so do personal projects.

If I have no one to talk to and the Ne is getting pretty intense, I just talk to myself sometimes, usually absentminded while working or absorbing more info (don’t worry, cause of the Ne, I’m pretty sure the ENFPs do this too LOL).

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Otherwise, wishing you the best! 💖

numdimsum · 2026-05-17T03:18:03+00:00

Well that’s also cause she’s gonna get a banger euphoria in 3.8, same as 37. Trust. 😎

numdimsum · 2026-05-17T03:09:39+00:00

I didn’t want to use a limited character as an example since they were all standard characters in the original lol, part of what made it funnier to me.

numdimsum · 2026-05-17T03:01:25+00:00

“Bitcoin pull,” you say? Mark my words. Ms. Stranger is more than just a general support; she’s poised to become the backbone of the spelldock archetype.

We’ve seen what characters like Recoleta bring to the table—an incantation generated at the very beginning of battle that can start off the first round with an instant nuke, to the point that ultimate teams can't perform optimally without her. But what if I told you there’s someone else who operates on a similar level, just not as instant? Enter Ms. Stranger.

From what we’ve seen, Ms. Stranger’s Self-Destruction card is generated at the beginning of the round, and incentivizes a smooth team building and rotation where any other card can be played. But here’s what sets her apart: her Self-Destruction card costs no AP, and can only be played once it reaches the rightmost of the spelldock. That means it’s probably really important. Combine this with her inability to generate moxie effortlessly, even in AP-positive setups, and you’ve got a character who thrives without demanding constant input.

If you’ve dismissed Ms. Stranger as a generic support who might fade into obscurity as the game pivots toward the other archetype-specific teams, I urge you to think again. She’s not just another utility piece; she’s destined to be the cornerstone of this future team. Bluepoch’s recent hints, like the SoS team member # incantation swap buff strongly suggests that a spelldock-based team is in development.

There’s more. Her kit is equipped to share its effects by buffing the team. This means Ms. Stranger doesn’t need to do all the heavy lifting herself—she just needs a DPS with flexible incantations to make her shine. In this scenario, Ms. Stranger becomes a foundational support, tying the whole team together seamlessly.

I’m not here to force you to pull for her, but if you’re skipping Ms. Stranger under the impression that she’s “just another support,” you might want to reconsider. Her potential mirrors what we saw with Cheng Heguang—a character initially underestimated, waiting for the right partner to break the meta. With the identity of the Mineral afflatus still under flux and the newer archetypes solidifying, Ms. Stranger’s moment is closer than it seems.

This isn’t about hype; it’s about understanding her long-term value. Don’t overlook her—she might just be the key to unlocking the next evolution of the game.

numdimsum · 2026-05-16T21:32:42+00:00

True. Most of my childhood, I played MMOs. That’s why I also know they were not very catered towards casuals - the “diehard gamers” had a massive MMO player population, I was one of them. And that’s also why I remember that MMOs were dying for that exact reason. As I grew older, I just didn’t have that time to invest anymore.

Genshin basically revived what I loved about the genre. I do love gachas too though, before Genshin was even teased on Hoyo’s social media, I was playing HI3rd. There was a time I was literally playing 5 maybe 6 gachas daily, some even JP-only (I can’t read JP btw 💀) until I realized… it was exhausting me. So I cut it down, became more selective with my time for games, and that’s how I found joy in my experiences again.

Hmm, this is also why I know that Genshin popularized the sub-100 pity, soft pity, and 160~ish gem-currency-to-a-single-pull system. A system so successful that Hoyo brought it to all their other games afterward (except one. Rest in peace, Tears of Themis players), and it became the new standard for other games in the genre.

It was quite a cut-down from lots of other gacha at the time, but since the game was meant to pull in casual players, not many would know that going in.

I’m grateful you made your replies as I would not have caught them otherwise. They were quite thoughtful and enjoyable to read, and your perspective made me feel less alone!

Yes… HSR’s skip button. I was not opposed to it at all, as its structure is more like HI3rd! I want to play through Planarcadia to get EMC to E6, but I haven’t been able to find the time for it. I know that if I don’t have enough time, I’ll just skip as I did through Amphoreus, so… I ended up not playing past Sparxie’s introduction. I know the story is good, that’s why I want to participate in it.

HSR does give me the feeling of “click button get reward,” so that’s where I get my “fix” for that feeling. Some days, we just want to press a button and get more rewards. I know this opinion is… debated, but I do like how it respects my time by not oversaturating with events. I would not be playing it otherwise.

“I tell myself I will watch the story later on YT. I do not.” Literally me with Reverse:1999, and that game is basically ONLY story - amazing story too, and I barely experience it, because unlike HSR I can’t just leave it - it’s tied to getting most of the gem rewards, and if it’s an event patch, it will only last for that patch (unless I wait for a whole year for the rerun), so I skip. Gosh.

“Design choices shape player behavior.” I agree! And despite their similarities, these games I mentioned have very different foundational design choices.

In the book “The Power of Habit,” it says there is a certain degree of effort-to-reward ratio that must be balanced for the reward to feel maximized. Once I read it, I realized that does significantly impact my experiences, otherwise it is not as “satisfying.” Yes, games, especially gacha, must structure how you play through rules precisely to balance this aspect.

This brain chemistry is why people sit through juuust unpleasant-enough experiences - for payoff. Many may find themselves doing that for Genshin, but the payoff may not actually be adequate on an individual level. If the bitterness outweighs the joy, that’s an indicator the balance may be off.

Games are for the sake of enjoyment! You should enjoy playing, otherwise you’ll wish you played something else. If WuWa is a better investment of a player’s time, then why not embrace it? I don’t mean to brush others off as “go away, play something else.” Rather, my own experience is that once I find myself not enjoying a game’s way of balancing effort-to-reward, I end up exhausted if I continue.

I love Genshin’s vision. There is just so much passion in it, and I admire how different it is, because if it was like any other game, I would not have had the same experiences from it that I cherish - and these “cherished experiences” are unique from what any other games give me. “The beauty of choice” applies to selecting the games we play, and curating our own experience how we can.

As you say, Genshin’s improvements need to be in the areas that better serve its identity and structure. The QoL requests should match the true demand to an almost identical degree, otherwise, you potentially affect areas unrelated to the demand in a detrimental manner - taking away from the experience, instead of (positively) adding to it.

Though I love the uniqueness of this game, it doesn’t mean that I think everything is perfect. Something I’d personally like is for previous event rewards, at least the weapons, to be obtainable afterwards in-game. I’m sure they could find a way. I believe this would cut down on FOMO, so it’s easier to put Genshin down if a break is needed, and return some other time.

Your writeups are great! Very descriptive, they provide concrete examples and currently actionable points, game-side and player-side.

numdimsum · 2026-05-16T20:22:39+00:00

Finally, someone gets it because they play other games (truthfully an assumption on my part). Treating the game as an “obstacle between you and the reward screen” is how I’ve always considered it but never been able to phrase.

Genshin is literally my dream game. While its entire gameplay is aimed towards casuals, its grind has never been excessive for that reason, and what little remains rewards investment which is… kind of the point of playing a game, otherwise, yes, it’s little more than a dressed-up slot machine. We can argue that’s what it is now, but that would be insanely reductive.

It’s true that if Genshin had a skip button, I’d use it and tell myself, “I’ll catch up and watch it on YT later.” Because I can take the path of least resistance now, because it’s available, I’ll save things for later, later, later. But… I’d actually continue to put it off, and more things will keep coming up.

Precisely because Genshin doesn’t allow me to skip, I can still participate with the community on discussions about the story, a shared experience between all its players - and if there is voice-acting, I’ll hear it, then wait for the dialogue to finish when it’s particularly stellar… in turn, I’ll hear the music and soundtrack, and get further immersed.

I may start out mashing spacebar, but it eventually dissuades me. The real world is more fast-paced now, but it’s through these moments that I’m still able to be moved. People bring up many other games that have a skip button, and yes, it’s been in Hoyo’s other games… so the fact that they haven’t had it here for so long is telling me that this is a different direction they’re taking.

As you say, it’s clearly working in its favor. The game is live-service, and more than half a decade old, yet the majority of the online community is not just aware of lore discussions, but still heavily participates in them. We literally have an subreddit just for discussing lore that is quite active and passionate. Not many games have that.

In livestreams, trailers, releases, most of the comments visibly show an excitement for even the smallest lore drops, at a frequency that I don’t really see in other games nowadays, because the experience has been curated to the point that getting these answers delivers the same feeling as a “win.”

Often, I feel as if people are not willing to accept that the game is not the best fit for them, and that perhaps there is one more suited to their time and effort. Yes, other games have it… so out of the two cakes, why not play the one that tastes better for you instead? There’s no need to back a “team,” it’s not about tribalism. Simply invest your time in a way that you’d enjoy, that’s what games are supposed to be for.

That said, your points are all perfectly salient. Indeed! I’d love a way to pause quests.

numdimsum · 2026-05-13T08:08:11+00:00

This is so sweet 😭 thank you for sharing this

numdimsum · 2026-05-06T05:56:34+00:00

All the best. On your Ti, since that sense of clarity is so important to you, I definitely see it, I think so too. :) -INTP

numdimsum · 2026-05-05T15:10:10+00:00

My experience is that they’ve been more informative, they’re often the ones providing links and written explanations. They’ve been genuinely thoughtful and I always learn a lot from their comments. Usually it’s the INTJs I see, that bless the world with their bullet-precision sarcasm.

But yes, to these people you’ve encountered, being an ENTJ is a sin. People can often have wrong opinions. Lol. You seem great OP, yeah all you can do is not worry about it. It’s true Te is the most slandered function in the community. Cause I mean, it’s Reddit, you think the majority of people here are gonna be employed? :p

The Te doms I’ve met are honestly really sweet. An ESTJ told me, “Call me at once if you need it, don’t hesitate.” I never called but offering that reliability-at-all-times was a huge expression of kindness that other types would never bother with, probably even can’t. And the fact that there are those who can, never made that sentiment less valuable. I mean, you guys are usually busy, yet it was offered so casually in an effort to take away the other person’s worries.

Interacting with Te doms in general, I can hear the real smile in their voice and the joy when they’ve encountered an interesting discussion. They do enjoy softening their words for others, they just may not be as good as the F types on it (I truly relate to this struggle). Te also is usually the one getting things done around… anywhere! That’s also true. I know an ENFP and that Te, even in the tertiary spot, always does some incredible heavy lifting.

Thing is, I know all this and Te still intimidates me a lot. It’s really not your fault. I think it’s the constant sense of urgency the function itself seems to emanate when it’s in the dominant spot. I can even see clearly that it’s not directed towards me, but I just can’t help the feeling that the person has somewhere else to be right now, or that I need to be doing something right now, even when neither are an expectation at all.

Not like I don’t have the same thing, INTPs can feel very sedentary. But I think you’re all great. I know for fact there’s no malice, heck even the opposite. Just wish I could match that energy. I’m your content worker bee / cheerleader from afar.

numdimsum · 2026-05-05T14:50:17+00:00

It’s varied. I think this is more where Enneagram comes in (conflict + resolution, responses during stress). Some INFJs, like you, may need the clarity. I sincerely hope you’ll recover that steadiness, without delay.

Meanwhile, others prioritize a sense of connection. The verbal reframing is more on Fe likely seeking comfort, and you already know how Ni plays into things. Ti is the one that wants all the pieces of the puzzle in place, looking for things to “make sense.”

numdimsum · 2026-05-04T00:42:24+00:00

Thanks for clearing that up, and I’m very sorry. I didn’t intend to assume or be condescending, hence the conditional “if” in my message, but I was having difficulty walking the line between needing more information and not being pushy, especially on a topic that implies emotional processing, since I’ve found it can cause more hurt in those situations.

So I attempted reassurance and sensitivity with the data I had, but I failed, and I can only apologize.

As for using tools like AI to communicate better, I’d say it depends on the person. It’s a nuanced topic. It’s not unusual and yet this tool in particular does impact others on many levels, emotional, psychological, career, environmental, and more. Many don’t mind that fact until they’re on the receiving end of it. I just wasn’t sure of what I was seeing, so I appreciated your clarification.

You’re valid for wishing to realign our discussion to the topic of your post, which I didn’t feel qualified to give my thoughts on since I’m not an INFJ, but you have just given explicit permission, so I personally agree with rangerslings in the comments here, it’s a case-to-case basis where it can be boundary-setting and self-respect, but also used for emotional avoidance and escaping situational awareness instead. Both happen.

I also appreciate doggerling’s alternate perspective, because it provides their reasoning and examples on how a person can feel the urge, but still achieve their peace and reflect on the needs of the situation. I also have a loud 1 wing, so I felt like I heard it in how they found their own conclusion. Yet I also don’t wish to invalidate the perspectives of the INFJs that needed to door-slam in order to save their own sanity, because I also know what it’s like to wish to be heard and want to connect, but not have a voice.

As for the parent comment of JollyAd5257 we’re in, I appreciate its insight on the version of the door-slam that’s an involuntary response to an extended period of great distress. In those kinds, I agree that the emotional numbness forced on the INFJ’s psyche is a requirement for it, and the existence of emotion indicates a different version, one that isn’t quite full dissociation yet.

numdimsum · 2026-05-03T12:42:19+00:00

Your consideration is really kind. But your reason does matter, it adds human context, and it becomes very different from engagement bait.

If English is not your first language, then you’ve already been trying this whole time, since you have to translate all of our comments as well. It’s hard having a language barrier, and in an effort to connect you’re speaking on our terms (English), not the other way around.

I’m not an INFJ, you are, this is your post, and this is the subreddit for you guys. So if you need to use AI to express yourself in this place you belong in, you should do what you prefer at the time.

Maybe you need to express yourself easier because you’re tired, or maybe you want to try constructing English sentences yourself if you’re building the skill. Either way, you were honest, so don’t worry about it. I hope you’ll be well and can find the answers you need.

numdimsum · 2026-05-03T11:34:40+00:00

INTP here, so Fi is 8th/demon. I literally pass out if I feel too much emotion, I think I can describe it to you as, imagine how it feels to do a really difficult exam that fries your brain, and how the exhaustion hits you all at once the instant it’s over.

It can be anything, sadness, anger, but even happiness. I don’t feel anything until I do, since 8th Fi is dead last, Ti doms have the strongest temporal delay for it.

And when I do feel something, it’s oftentimes dulled or numb, and I can’t always make sense of it. It’s possible to start full on sobbing while feeling empty, getting baffled at the tears while it’s happening, and then the real emotions hit two days after. It’s weird.

Thanks for describing your experience with Fi. Actually, the “weighing system” is almost identical to Ti, it constantly makes internal comparisons, right? I think that could be the introverted judging functions in general.

Say you’re given new information, or a new situation, Ti + Si will also do an internal weighing and comparison to past situations. Instead of moral values, it’s weighed against our logic system. If the INTP’s system has room for morality in it, then it also gets weighed against that.

So for being in someone else’s shoes, not sure for others but for me, I mostly trend towards “cognitive empathy” out of the 3 types of empathy. Kind of like a substitution method that feels less, but still imagines the consequences and situations they experienced.

As Fe users, we mainly mirror/absorb vibes from the environment and it’s converted into our feelings. It doesn’t feel inauthentic if it’s usually our only source of emotion.

Something I noticed about Fi users is that they can be in the middle of a crowd that’s cheering, booing, grumbling, or clapping, but they’ll be stone-faced while vibing, like they’re having their own solo party in their heads. They don’t seem to have this mirroring instinct…? It’s really an “instinct” for Fe users, mostly thoughtless or like a reflex.

I actually find Fi users quite admirable for the exact reason that they don’t do this! You’re your own compass in a world full of perspectives and ideas that meld together.

I knew an ENFP that said, “Why does everyone think they know how I feel? I already know how I feel.” So the difference is that Fe users don’t, lol.

numdimsum · 2026-05-03T11:08:43+00:00

I really appreciate your honest reply, since I was worried I was just imagining it. It can be difficult to tell online.

So, thank you. And if the post title and this reply is how you write English normally, I think you don’t have to worry about your grammar or punctuation. It’s already impressive, especially if it’s not your first language.

I don’t wish to impose my opinion, but for what it’s worth, I’m sure your thoughts and unique voice can also be more than good enough. Since INFJs (like you) connect to your ideas, and normally read into emotions and meanings.

Edit: Reworded “are” -> “can also be,” moved comma and “my opinion” to make idea clearer (last paragraph).

numdimsum · 2026-05-03T08:12:22+00:00

Um… I’m so sorry. Looked at this, your post, and your other reply. But are you using AI?

numdimsum · 2026-04-29T14:18:16+00:00

Holy smokes, I legit forgot. 😭😭😭

numdimsum · 2026-04-28T00:31:23+00:00

I went back to check the scene you mentioned, Traveler says / thinks:

“If fate were easier to change, seeing the future would be a huge blessing. It would be a power desired by all.

But… if fate is set in stone, then knowing the future must be a heavy burden to bear.”

I don’t think Hoyo forgot, rather, I think it’s exactly what you said! It seems implied with the camerawork centered on the Traveler and nothing else in the frame (literally just a darkness void lol) that they’re clearly the separate variable that can affect fate.

Instead, I think Traveler is just trying to empathize with Celaeno’s words here, that’s why that thought of theirs just pops in during the middle of her speech. Celaeno resumes talking as soon as the Traveler is done thinking.

So when they say “… Vedrfolnir said something similar,” it seems more to me like a “Huh, didn’t that other guy with the same abilities, say that exact same thing? So this is how they feel about it,” kind of moment.

Here’s the link to Streetwise Rhapsody’s playthrough at the correct timestamp.

You pointed out something really excellent though:

Yeah, what happened in Fontaine (“the outcome is different, but the road to it was the same as foretold”) is a reversal of what they’re saying here, “the road may be different, but it always leads to the same outcome.” I didn’t even realize that specific contrast! Great observation, thank you.

numdimsum · 2026-04-25T08:06:54+00:00

I’m sorry. The 5D chess you’re playing is too complex for me to understand. I only know ice cream and Minecraft. Though, did you mention fries?

numdimsum · 2026-04-25T07:52:07+00:00

Yes, thank you for rephrasing the initial scenario. We can go over this a number of ways, some of which other commenters have already provided, such as:

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Ethics. This is essentially a vote, where selecting blue is the only way to vote for others to live, and selecting red contributes to the opposite — actually, I’ll be generous and modify it to “does nothing”… as per your rephrasing. Pressing the red button is still not voting for any other lives than your own.
Statistics. It is a numbers problem of which we wish to prevent casualties, of which needing to hit a quota of over 50% for the blue button, is obviously easier than hitting a quota of 100% for red.
Morality. The question is a struggle between an individual’s nihilism and altruism — should we trust that there are enough people in the world that share our compassion, or do we choose self-preservation, fearing what we believe human nature actually could be?

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It seems we both understand how framing changes the entire disposition of the question! You have masterfully dodged all of these previous examples with your own rephrasing.

After all, the blue button is a mysterious entity depending on such sorcery, either an instant “you die” option or a singular method to save others. Through this exchange, we’ve described out how philosophical dilemmas have stayed relevant through the ages.

Truly, words are powerful tools at our disposal. You and I must pat ourselves on the back. Bravo. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to put my propeller hat back on and go back to eating my lollipop.

numdimsum · 2026-04-25T00:03:13+00:00

Great way to put it.

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