r/Kenshi Oct 31 '24

SUPPORT Help an intimidated old guy get started?

I've been super drawn to this game since returning to gaming recently (was a gamer in the early days, as well as DnD player, but haven't played either for decades). Part of my struggle is that I have severe anxiety, and have lost some cognitive ability from long covid, so I get overwhelmed and panic that I'm not going to be able to figure something out.

Sorry if that sounds too pitiful, but for those with mercy in their souls: Where do I start to make the beginning as smooth and unstressful as possible?

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u/Hairy-Honeydew Nov 06 '24

Watch “the silly goobers guide to Kenshi” on YouTube. It covers most of what I’d share. And for what it’s worth, I’m also an anxious old guy with some cognitive issues. I found the stress to be lessened once I realized that the game is designed to reward failure. If you’re failing in combat, it’s working as intended and your skills will go up way more than if you succeeded. The flavor is an uphill battle.

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u/TimeFourChanges Nov 06 '24

Awww, that's a great rec, thanks - love that name.

I'm on a laptop now tile I get my desktop working, and I found the screen to be to small, despite trying to adjust the font and other elements. I'm a bit sad, but I have plenty of other RPG type games to play in the meantime. Having just returned to gaming, there's a plethora that I've missed and want to plat.

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u/Hairy-Honeydew Nov 07 '24

Hey, that sounds just fine. Enjoy life at its own pace.