Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer

[Pseudok]

I'm on of those who have been saying that DD seems almost a bit too easy once you know how the mechanics work and know how to prepare for challenges accordingly.

I even challenged myself by making otherwise well prepared runs, but with terrible party compositions. Sure, I lost a hero now and then, but those were because of the mistakes I made, or because I was too cocky and thought I'd be able handle, like, whatever since I'm such a good DD player.

Nothing too bad. I dare say my town management was altogether superior - the instant I unlocked last tier of armors in the blacksmith, I had enough cash to buy everyone armor upgrade. And I have never done the "hire newbie party, abuse for one dungeon, kick them out" thingy for cash.

Soon after I unlocked the last tier of weapons, too, and now I started running low on cash. But it mattered not, since I am such a good player.

Just a moment ago I thought I'd go and single-handedly beat Swine God. I had been careless in the weapon purchases, and after I bought supplies, I noticed I only had 35 gold in bank. But who cares. A boss fight will yield enough gold anyway.

Long story slightly less long: Swine God with -120% damage debuff critted my front row for 18 and 24 damage, which brought them to death's door. Next Wilbur squeals at them, hits both, and neither saves Death Door check.

I escape and have 1680 gold in my coffers. How did it ever come to this. I'm such a good player.

Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.

[Ninth Hour]

I know the feeling. Having put in 400 hours, I felt like I knew every nook and cranny of the game. Second mission of the Darkest Dungeon- on the cusp of victory, I lost my entire party on the very last battle, after killing the boss but falling to its mooks. First time I had lost a battle in months.

Success, so clearly in view, turned out to be a trick of the light.