Not sure if anyone would care enough to read this, but I should at least give the community a heads up that a new fawn has awakened in the forest.

It all started when I was browsing through Deviantart and noticed a favorite artist had submitted a picture of a weird looking deer with a human-like face and mentioned a game called The Endless Forest. I had assumed it was a console or other pricey game that I wouldn't be able to afford at the moment and almost passed on looking up the game, but curiosity overwhelmed me and I decided to check it out. To my surprise, it was not only a PC downloadable but free as well! Now I was getting very curious but I remembered downloading and attempting to play A Slower Speed of Light, only that ended with the game crashing every time the beginning cutscene finished. Not yet deterred I downloaded the game anyway and played a bit while unregistered just to get a feel for the game.

First, the place was beautiful! My default deer also moved smoothly (except for a moment of moonwalking ) and lag was minimal. Deciding that this seemed like an ok game I got a deer name and dove back in.

I had already read that I would be a fawn so no surprises there. There was a major difference between my test play and this one; the presence of other deer/players. During my test I didn't see other people but this time I was immediately near another player. Deciding to prioritize exploration over socialization I headed over to an odd stone formation, except there were a lot of deer there. Feeling shy, I remained quiet and just observed. Some sniffing, just to be polite, but with my bashfulness getting the better of me I ran off to explore more.

I quickly stumbled on some sort of... graveyard? (Apparently the Ename Ruin) Not sure why there was a graveyard here I decided to walk around and take a look. With no one around to see me, I jumped up on a piece of the ruin to act as my platform as I retried different actions. I tell you, it was weird seeing a deer dancing on a gravesite...

With that curiosity over I noticed another fawn dancing alone. I may be shy, but even I know dancing is better with a friend! I joined in and me and the fawn hung out for the short time we were together. The fawn gave a bow and fell asleep, logged out. Oh well, back to exploration... or so I thought.

Not long after I met another deer, a grey miniature stag. Still feeling a bit shy I wasn't sure how to react at first so I just followed his lead. Trying out emotions and actions, running and frolicking like idiots without a care in the world, I felt happy. It brought that same feeling of lightheartedness when I play Journey; no need for words, just play. But my time even now is growing short on my laptop and as much as I would've liked to keep playing I gave a bow, and to show my appreciation for a wonderful first experience, I gave a nuzzle goodbye and closed the game.

Now here I am, feeling a little more confident. I may still get a bit thanks to my lack of social graces but I feel I will learn quickly during my stay here in The Endless Forest. Perhaps we'll meet somewhere in this idyllic world.