Monster Strongholds

3/5/2023

West Lake, Hangzhou, China. Taken by me.

Well, it's been a while, which is par for the course. Life goes on, with me feeling like butter scraped over too much bread. Welcome to modernity, eh? But, overall, I'm as content as a clam doing what I'm doing. Life is continually interesting, and I've no complaints. (And what good does complaining do, anyway?)

New article up on Monster Strongholds in Breath of the Wild, which leaves me with just two (???) more articles left. I realized the other day that I've been writing about that game for SIX YEARS now. That's sobering. And Tears of the Kingdom (a name I don't love) comes out very soon, which means even more content about which to write. I was hoping to have one game done before the next came out, but that's highly unlikely, given that I still need to write a probably-vast article about Hylian architecture. But, first, Lodges!
- T

8 Comments

the_stralner

4/14/2023 09:44:51 pm

just found this by chance, cool stuff. glad to hear you're still at it!

Cody Bainter

4/16/2023 07:57:42 am

Hey Talbot,
Just wanted to say thanks for another great article. I always get excited when I drop by and see a new one (and I’ve been known to drop a link to this site everywhere- Reddit, fellow developers, anyone that looks even remotely interested).

Talbot

4/17/2023 11:27:38 am

Thanks to the both of you! After watching the third Tears of the Kingdom trailer, it appears that I'll have my work cut out for me . . . and I'm still not finished with Breath of the Wild.

I appreciate you both reaching out. Have a lovely day. (And, Cody, thanks for spreading the good word, haha.)

Cody Bainter

4/19/2023 07:09:58 am

I haven’t watched any of the most recent trailers, etc. Don’t want to spoil it for myself. After all, there’s only one first time.

I’m sure you will have your work cut out for you from what I have seen though. I completely enjoy the architectural aspect that you present but have actually found that the thematic/philosophical portions are often my favorite.

Again, thanks for all the hard work that you pour into this site.

Tessa

4/18/2023 02:13:08 pm

I, too, check frequently and am always very happy to see a new post.
It makes my day.
Thanks, Tessa

Talbot

4/25/2023 10:38:15 am

Tessa, thanks for the continual encouragement!

Cody, I try to stay away from trailers, as well; I don't want to paint myself into a conceptual corner. Also, the thematic/philosophical portions are often my favorite to write, so thanks!

Matt

6/12/2023 03:10:14 pm

I thought I was the only one who wasn’t sold on the title! Tears of the Kingdom definitely doesn’t have that same iconic punch and cadence that titles in this series usually flaunt. Maybe by the time I finish actually playing the game I’ll soften to it. With your flowery language I bet you could’ve come up with a better one!

Talbot

6/13/2023 03:04:01 pm

Flowery indeed! But, there are many tears about in the game, so no one can say it's not topical . . .

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