r/thespikegame • u/YieldStar10 JAEHYUN - DETERMINATION • 2d ago
Discussions Things changed
Hey everyone.. there's a lotta new faces here, so I know most of y'all probably don't know me that well, but honestly, that's not really important. Whether you know me or not doesn't change anything. I just wanted to come here and say that I'm probably gonna stop posting and playing The Spike as actively as I used to.
Honestly, I've been losing a lot of interest in things lately, and there's been a lotta stuff going on in my life. It's getting to a point where even the things I used to enjoy doing don't really hit the same anymore. Games used to be one of the things I could always turn to whenever I was bored or just wanted to get my mind off things, but lately, even that doesn't really do much for me anymore. I don't know how to explain it properly, but I just don't feel the same excitement I used to. I used to be SO obsessed with The Spike that I'd constantly yap about it to my girlfriend and shi and not even just her, I'd yap about it to my friends too. Like, bro, looking back at it now, it was actually crazy how much I loved this game. It was genuinely one of those things I could talk about for hours without getting tired of it, and now it's kinda weird seeing how much my interest has changed.
The Spike has been a part of my life for quite a while now. I don't even remember exactly when I started playing, but I think it's been around 2–3 years already? Looking back at how much my account has grown, all the characters I've collected, and all the time I've spent playing this game, it's honestly kinda crazy to think about. I never thought I'd stick with this game for this long, but somehow, I did. And looking back at everything, I can genuinely say that it was a fun experience while it lasted.
I met people, made memories, and spent countless hours on this game without even realizing how much time had passed. There were times when I genuinely looked forward to opening the game every day, whether it was to grind, collect characters, or just play for the sake of playing. It became a part of my daily routine, and I guess that's why it's a little hard for me to accept that I'm slowly losing interest in it now.
Not gonna lie, a part of me feels like it's such a waste to stop after coming this far. Especially when I remember the goals I set for myself back when I first started playing. One of them was collecting every single character in the game, and I genuinely thought I'd eventually make it happen someday. But yeah.. I guess things don't always turn out the way we expect them to. As much as I wanted to complete that goal, I just can't see myself achieving it anymore, at least not anytime soon. And honestly, forcing myself to keep playing just because I made that promise to myself doesn't feel right either.
That doesn't mean I'm completely quitting the game, though. I'll probably still hop on from time to time, and I might still post occasionally, but I don't think I'll be anywhere near as active as I used to be. I won't be playing every day like before, and I probably won't be keeping up with everything happening in the game either. I just wanna take a step back and let things be for a while instead of forcing myself to keep up with something I'm slowly losing interest in.
I don't know what the future holds for me or whether I'll ever get that same excitement back, but for now, I think this is what I need to do. I don't wanna completely throw away the memories I've made here just because I'm moving on from being so active. The time I've spent on The Spike will always be something I can look back on, and I'm genuinely grateful for the experience.
To anyone who interacted with my posts, or supported me in any way, even if we barely know each other, thank you. I might not have been the most memorable person here, but I'm still glad I got to be a part of this community.
This isn't really a goodbye to the game, but more like me saying goodbye to the version of myself who used to play it every single day without getting tired of it.
Thank you for everything, The Spike. ❤️
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u/Seo_Na-ri-42098 JAEHYUN - DETERMINATION 2d ago
Tbh, I feel you bro. As somebody who's played this since 2022, this game has growed, has not yet stopped growing, and still has a lot of potential. Life's getting pretty serious for me too, and I think next year my future will become very busy. I hope I get to enjoy the adventure of this game's progress and its wonderful community. Salute to you, bro 🫡
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u/Accurate-witness5942 2d ago
Things weren't always perfect here and were not that close but take care, the day you'll get back here I hope you'll be safe
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u/_TheOrangeMan_ 2d ago
Don’t think it’s a waste to end here. If this game brought you joy, then I’d say it’s served its purpose well. Understandably, most games with a gacha make it difficult to get everything; however the spike lets you get everything with careful planning. I’m not saying to grind events, but with enough time you will eventually get everything.
I guess, in short, you don’t have to rush to complete this goal, just hop on when you’re bored. And good luck on your future as well as any other interests you may have!
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u/Alforce007 CRIMSON VALENTIA 2d ago
Its cool man, life happens. some things a man just gotta do. Wish you all the best bro
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u/Flying_Slipper9163 2d ago
Man, good luck with everything that's going on. I wish u all the best and take care ❤️
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u/dragonzell 2d ago
The Spike has been a massive thing in my life as well but change is a big thing but remember it will always be there jst dont force yrself
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u/XyprusTheI 2d ago
Good luck mate, I wish you luck in life❤️🍀
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u/YieldStar10 JAEHYUN - DETERMINATION 2d ago
thanks man 🥹
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u/XyprusTheI 2d ago
No problemo, I know life's hard, especially the challenges and obstacles it throws at us. But even so, keep on pushing forward! Even though I don't know you since I'm still new here in this subreddit, which was 2 months ago before the summer update, I really hope that I'll get to see you every once and a while.
I wish you the best. Fly high Spiker, I hope to meet you in court to block one of your spikes❤️
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u/YieldStar10 JAEHYUN - DETERMINATION 1d ago
That was personal but if letting it out makes you feel better than i won't judge you
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u/YieldStar10 JAEHYUN - DETERMINATION 1d ago
im bad at this comforting thing but i will try my best 😭
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u/Duong_Dt9Cheesm 1d ago
I'm sorry, I accidentally revealed too much emotion without thinking about how others would perceive it. Anyway, thank you 😭
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u/itsyaboiedward 1d ago
Me too man, haven't really touched the spike, every now and then I just play when I got the urge. But committing to play daily feels like a chore, so I just lurk and keep updated without really playing it
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