Alright, so I’ve been trying to get this “slow homecoming” thing working in Genshin Impact. I heard about it from some folks online, and it sounded pretty cool, so I decided to give it a shot. First off, I logged into the game and picked a character that I don’t usually play with. I figured this would make the whole “homecoming” feel more authentic, you know?
Then, I started walking. Yeah, just walking. No running, no teleporting, just a slow, steady walk towards my in-game home. I chose a place on the map that was pretty far away, just to make the journey longer. I made sure my character was well-fed and all that because, hey, it’s a long trip.
I have to say, it was a pretty relaxing experience. Normally, I’m rushing around, trying to complete quests and farm materials, but this was different. I actually started noticing the scenery, the little details in the environment that I usually just zoom past. The music in the game is already amazing, but with this slow pace, it felt even more immersive.
The Journey Begins
- Started walking from the edge of the map.
- Avoided all forms of fast travel.
- Focused on the environment and music.
Along the way, I bumped into some enemies. Usually, I’d just fight them off and move on, but this time I tried to avoid them as much as possible. It was like I was just a regular traveler, not some all-powerful hero. If I did have to fight, I kept it minimal, no fancy ultimate moves or anything. Just basic attacks, keeping it real.
I also made sure to stop at every Statue of The Seven I passed by. Took a moment to “pay my respects” and enjoy the view from those high points. It was like making little pilgrimages along the way. I also took advantage of the natural food resources – grabbed some apples from trees, picked up some mushrooms and so on.
One thing I started doing was setting in-game goals for each session. Like, “Today, I’ll reach that mountain range” or “I’ll make it to that village by the time I log off.” It gave the whole thing a sense of purpose, even though I was technically just walking around. I even started taking screenshots of my character in different locations, almost like a travel diary. It’s kind of cool to look back and see all the places my character has been.
Midway Reflections
- Encountered enemies but tried to avoid fights.
- Stopped at every Statue of The Seven.
- Gathered natural food resources.
- Set small in-game goals for each session.
- Started a screenshot travel diary.
After a few days of doing this, I finally reached my “home.” It felt oddly satisfying, like I had actually accomplished something significant. I had my character sit down, just to take it all in. I even used some of the food I had gathered to cook a meal, even though it didn’t provide any real in-game benefit, just a nice touch to finish the journey. And for the first time, I used the housing system to its fullest, designed a beautiful home for my character and let him settle down.
This whole “slow homecoming” thing might sound silly to some, but it really changed how I see the game. It’s not just about the combat and the gacha anymore. It’s about the world they’ve created, the atmosphere, the little things you miss when you’re rushing through everything. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try if you’re looking for a different way to experience Genshin Impact.
It’s a game changer, for real.
