Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:51 pm
Haypi Daze ~Article Competition Entry~
The day started out the same as the last four days had..sincerely miserable. It was cold, wet, gray, and thoroughly boring. Nothing on TV, the kids were yet again driving me to the brink of insanity, and I was missing the interaction and fun of the other console based mmo's I usually played. My laptop having been recently the victim of murder by milk sippy cup, my two year apparently decided the computer "wanted a dink momma"; and my internet connection lost for a time as the casualty of a recent move. But, AH HA, what is this I see? My phone has net connection...I wonder..what games can I find? Anything with any type of mmo community, and please god..or whatever deity or divine omniscient presence deigns to hear my pleas...let it have decent graphix, and let it be fun.
So begins the hunt, and lo and behold..I find...Haypi Kingdoms. The premise and synopsis of the game is enough to intrigue me. I begin the download, waiting, anticipating, hoping. The login and create account screen loads..and with fingers eagerly tapping upon the smooth buttons of my slide out keyboard, my alternate life begins...Chyyari is born.
I enter the world chat for the first time, a smile on my face....ahhhh human interaction aside from the constant squabbling and terrorizing that my children so lovingly bestow upon me; sometimes being a stay at home mother is very nerve wracking. You can find yourself a victim of unintended self-imposed seclusion. I watch the chat log roll by for a few moments...and then with a "Hiya everyone, nice to meet you all! (*^_^)/" I introduce myself.
I am rewarded by countless hellos and nice to meet u's in return. I can feel the stress and boredom already beginning to fade. Its a wonderful respite; everyone is so funny, so nice, so helpful. Its like hanging out with old friends. Within an hour, after several "excuse me, afk, my kid just punched the other" or" excuse me afk a few my kids r fighting over a toy", I have managed to complete most of the initial getting started tasks and have already ranked up.
Wow, what fun! I am feeling so much less the stressed tired mommy, and more the happy loving ..less "shouty" mommy. The game is great, the graphix are nice, the community in world chat is so ready to help, so friendly. This is exactly what I needed. People show compassion when you are feeling down, or have had a rough day, and just need a friend to talk to. They make you feel like a family, welcomed, cared about, and accepted. The game is simple to understand, and not in the least difficult to play. Without even thinking about it, I realize I am thoroughly enjoying every aspect. Even my children want to play..."mommy is that a horsey? Wow, I like this, can I see it? mommy, can I push the buttons" keeps ringing in my ears in excited toddler and child trilling voices. By the end of the first night, I have managed to get another rank, and gotten into a good alliance. I am still in it, and I will never leave my "haypi home".
Now, I cannot go a day without hopping on the game, at times I sit for hours talking, upgrading, capturing oases or forts; its almost like I can function on autopilot. While my wonderful holy terrors take their naps, or when the uproar and chaos they wear like a cloak dies down; I get....mommy free time! Its a beautiful thing. A great way to have fun, relax, have good conversations ..even about the mundane, and yes at times the inane. That's part of the appeal, the draw; random conversations about nothing in particular or completely odd and off the wall. My alliance is wondeful, we have become such a close knit community. We help each other out, and give each other support in any way needed. I am always kind and affectionate to everyone, I never put others down, and always try to make them smile or feel better when they are down. And as I sit here in a happy daze, laughing at WC, ~snuggling everyone~ (I am momma Chyy, I love everyone)...I know..without a doubt, I am addicted to Haypi Kingdom.
So begins the hunt, and lo and behold..I find...Haypi Kingdoms. The premise and synopsis of the game is enough to intrigue me. I begin the download, waiting, anticipating, hoping. The login and create account screen loads..and with fingers eagerly tapping upon the smooth buttons of my slide out keyboard, my alternate life begins...Chyyari is born.
I enter the world chat for the first time, a smile on my face....ahhhh human interaction aside from the constant squabbling and terrorizing that my children so lovingly bestow upon me; sometimes being a stay at home mother is very nerve wracking. You can find yourself a victim of unintended self-imposed seclusion. I watch the chat log roll by for a few moments...and then with a "Hiya everyone, nice to meet you all! (*^_^)/" I introduce myself.
I am rewarded by countless hellos and nice to meet u's in return. I can feel the stress and boredom already beginning to fade. Its a wonderful respite; everyone is so funny, so nice, so helpful. Its like hanging out with old friends. Within an hour, after several "excuse me, afk, my kid just punched the other" or" excuse me afk a few my kids r fighting over a toy", I have managed to complete most of the initial getting started tasks and have already ranked up.
Wow, what fun! I am feeling so much less the stressed tired mommy, and more the happy loving ..less "shouty" mommy. The game is great, the graphix are nice, the community in world chat is so ready to help, so friendly. This is exactly what I needed. People show compassion when you are feeling down, or have had a rough day, and just need a friend to talk to. They make you feel like a family, welcomed, cared about, and accepted. The game is simple to understand, and not in the least difficult to play. Without even thinking about it, I realize I am thoroughly enjoying every aspect. Even my children want to play..."mommy is that a horsey? Wow, I like this, can I see it? mommy, can I push the buttons" keeps ringing in my ears in excited toddler and child trilling voices. By the end of the first night, I have managed to get another rank, and gotten into a good alliance. I am still in it, and I will never leave my "haypi home".
Now, I cannot go a day without hopping on the game, at times I sit for hours talking, upgrading, capturing oases or forts; its almost like I can function on autopilot. While my wonderful holy terrors take their naps, or when the uproar and chaos they wear like a cloak dies down; I get....mommy free time! Its a beautiful thing. A great way to have fun, relax, have good conversations ..even about the mundane, and yes at times the inane. That's part of the appeal, the draw; random conversations about nothing in particular or completely odd and off the wall. My alliance is wondeful, we have become such a close knit community. We help each other out, and give each other support in any way needed. I am always kind and affectionate to everyone, I never put others down, and always try to make them smile or feel better when they are down. And as I sit here in a happy daze, laughing at WC, ~snuggling everyone~ (I am momma Chyy, I love everyone)...I know..without a doubt, I am addicted to Haypi Kingdom.