A Meeting with a Burning Star
One fan of Bethesda’s Starfield had an immersive experience recently that most space travelers only dream of. The individual managed to navigate their ship into dangerously close quarters with a burning star. Rather than the expected sudden annihilation, the gamer bounced off the star and managed to survive the daring encounter.
Starfield, the latest offering from Bethesda, has been greeted with widespread enthusiasm. Especially, the Elder Scrolls followers and space exploration enthusiasts have praised the game for its immersive narratives and adventurous situations, providing an experience of piloting through unexplored space and unveiling unknown species and new planets.
Since its launch, Starfield has been anything but predictable. On their journeys, space explorers have stumbled upon several surprise events. One such player unearthed what they believed to be an easter egg pointing to the historical event of Pompeii. This unexpected encounter adds an engaging element of surprise that indicates the depth and breadth of Bethesda's creative ingenuity.
Curiosity Meets a Burning Star
Yet, one particular event stood out among these varied encounters. A user allowed their curiosity to get the best of them, driving them to approach as close as possible to a star. This risky maneuver led them to impact with the star using their vessel, resulting in a peculiar 'bounce off' effect.
The awed player recounted their encounter, showing their amazement at their ability to get so close to what seemed an intangible object of great distance: “If you fly long enough, you can literally see the stars.” - this proclaims their post, underscoring the impression the encounter had on them.
The account of the near-star experience ignited curiosity among fellow players. One intriguing query was, “But did you attempt a landing?” A logical next step given the extraordinary circumstances the player found themselves in. Understandably, such bold adventures can pique the interest of anyone, whether they be a fellow player or a fascinated onlooker.
Disappointingly, the brave voyager replied that they indeed tried to land. “Oh, I most certainly did. The map updated my location to the star, but things got increasingly worse as I got closer. You literally bounce off it sadly.” This casual revelation of survival left fellow players stunned and disappointed.
The Community Responds to the Starfield Encounter
This anticlimactic outcome prompted mixed reactions. Some players expressed disappointment that the ship merely bounced off the star. They argued that Bethesda underestimated the exploratory instincts of players and at the least, the spacecraft should have disintegrated upon contact.
Some comments read, “Damn. To be honest, I was kind of hoping it incinerated the ship. They should have known better. I mean, of course, someone was going to manually travel to a star just because. Tsk tsk, Bethesda.” Such reactions prove that players embrace the risks as much as the rewards in such exploratory games.
However, the excitement wasn't entirely lost. Many Starfield enthusiasts still celebrated the fact that it was possible to approach what initially seemed like distant, unreachable stars. This possibility alone makes up for most of the disappointment and adds another layer of fascination to the game's already intricate universe.
Speaking of intrigue, it's worth noting the innovative Star Wars mod that was created for the game, giving Starfield an unmistakable appeal to space fantasy fans. Coming close to a burning star and surviving is as captivating as joining forces with the Jedi knights or crossing light sabers with Stromtroopers.