Earth Video Game - Tutorial and Review

Introduction

• The speaker has been playing the "Earth" game since 1981.
• Offers a tutorial and review, with tips to "hack" the game.
• Aim is to help you "beat" the game and get on the leaderboard.

Gameplay Overview

• Tutorial Phase (Childhood):

  • You're dropped into the tutorial known as childhood.
  • Teaches basic interaction, survival, and getting by.

• Character Development:

  • Unlike other games, Earth doesn't reveal your character's strengths/weaknesses.
  • Understanding your character's potential is key.

Key Mechanics & Goals

• Character Potential:

  • Most players do not discover their character's full potential.
  • Success involves deep understanding of your character.

• Growing New Characters:

  • Bringing new players into the game is a goal.
  • Example: Speaker committed to another character, Michelle, and created a new character, Hannah.

• Schooling:

  • New characters are helped by others (like schooling).

Game Dynamics

• Hidden Traits & Abilities:

  • Uncover traits through missions and new levels.

• Awareness of Programs:

  • Characters often run too many "programs" (tasks, emotional baggage).
  • Managing these can improve focus and performance.

• Entropy:

  • Slow drift into chaos if systems aren't revisited.
  • Study game mechanics to combat entropy.

Strategies for Success

• Coaches and Hacks:

  • Coaches can help you navigate quicker.
  • "Glitches" like psychedelics can reset and improve character performance (where legal).

• Pillars of Success:

  1. Connections & Love: Build powerful relationships.
  2. Production: Engage in meaningful work.
  3. Mindset: Stay mentally adaptive and positive.
  4. Character Health: Monitor physical, mental, and emotional health.
  5. Purpose: Stay aligned with long-term goals.

Designing Quests

• Custom Quests:

  • Players should design their own quests for a more engaging experience.

• Steven Cotler's Framework:

  • Curiosity, Passion, Purpose, Autonomy, Mastery

• Avoiding NPC Trap:

  • Avoid being a non-playable character (NPC) by maintaining focus.
  • NPCs react, while players make conscious choices.

Secret Grading System

• Five Secret Ratings:
  1. Decision Perspective: Love vs. Fear.
  2. Connection to Others: Collaboration over competition.
  3. Adaptability: Growth from adversity.
  4. Authenticity: Align with true self.
  5. Contribution: Give back to the game world.

Conclusion

• Avoid Distractions: Focus on long-term goals to succeed.

• Player vs. NPC: Real players choose, NPCs react.

• Reboot Option: Psychologists or NPCs can help reset your character.

• Overall Rating: 4.5 stars for Earth game.

• Final Thoughts: Encouragement to learn and apply skills from this guide.