[SPOILERS] Regarding content warnings

[glitterbear]

Hey - so I checked out the warnings page[ddlc.moe] before playing the game. I do deal with some of the issues listed, but I'm okay playing games that deal with those topics. Yeah, I know the page says "if you made it this far because you're worried about your mental health, don't play" and I should probably have listened. So before someone says I shouldn't have played and this is my own fault: I'm not going to argue with that.

However, the biggest thing that sets off my mental health issues is this kind of fourth-wall breaking stuff, because I struggle with derealization-depersonalization disorder. I would have really appreciated a specific warning for that.

I was just expecting it to be a horror game with horror that was contained within the game, because I thought a page that took the time to warn me about specific mental health issues would also warn me if it could trigger issues with unreality, dissociation, etc.

Yes, I know it's a spoiler, but the page had a warning for spoilers. You could even stick it under a further spoiler warning. If it had a warning for derealization/unreality/whatever, I wouldn't have played it, and I wouldn't be having a terrible DP/DR episode right now.

If the warnings page is actually meant to warn people, even at the risk of spoilers, stick a warning for unreality in there. If it's not, take it down and just leave the warning about how the game is "not intended for children and those who are easily disturbed."

It's an excellent game, though, for anyone who can handle it. This isn't intended as criticism.

Edit: I forgot to say what DP/DR is, sorry. Here is a page that talks about the symptoms.[www.mayoclinic.org] I kinda forget that it's not commonly known compared to things like depression. There are other disorders that can cause issues with unreality - like if people have a disorder that causes psychosis, and they know from experience that their mind does odd things and can't be relied on.

And I do understand that the developers aren't aware of every issue, which is part of why they put the "don't play it if you're concerned about your mental health" that I should have listened to. If I sounded angry it was just because I was afraid for a moment that the warnings page wasn't really meant to be a warnings page, like omitting a warning for unreality was part of keeping the horror surprise of the game or something.

[lugia-01]

Had a quick search in Google to know a little more about your illness.
I'm sorry for what happened to you and I really hope that you can recover from this very soon.
I guess the developers didn't know something like derealization-depersonalization exists and can't blame them for not knowing all the mental illness in the world. However I think that a post in this forum having a list of possible effects on people would work as well.
Again I hope you get better soon.

[whoeverxwins]

I'm sure it wasn't intentional and instead was overlooked or just not something they were aware of. I don't have such a condition and I found it unsettling, so I can only imagine what it must have been like for you. I hope you feel better very soon.

[glitterbear]

Originally posted by lugia-01:

Had a quick search in Google to know a little more about your illness.
I'm sorry for what happened to you and I really hope that you can recover from this very soon.

Thank you so much... I was thinking maybe people would yell at me like "what were you expecting" but you're so kind, I really appreciate it I'll be back to normal soon I think.

Yeah, I forgot to link to what DP/DR is about, sorry. Here is a page that talks about the symptoms[www.mayoclinic.org].

I definitely don't blame the developers for not knowing. I realize it could have sounded that way, but it's totally understandable if they don't know about this issue :) And I really should have paid attention to "if you're reading this, you probably shouldn't play."

That's a good idea about a forum thread, it could be with marked spoilers. That way people with less common issues (or people who are aware of these less common issues even if they don't have them themselves) could put some warnings.

I should have stopped playing when I noticed what was happening with the game, but it was too interesting to stop at that point ... that really is my own fault, lol. I guess we are all our own worst enemy.

[whoeverxwins]

Yea, I understand that. Playing the game was a definite maybe with my major depressive disorder. I was ok with it, but it was uncomfortable sometimes. That said, I was ok with it a couple of weeks ago, but if I played it today, it would be a bad idea. My mom had to put down a really sweet 30 year old horse and that hit me way harder than I expected. I mean, I liked her, but she wasn't my horse or anything; I just petted her whenever I visited (because Evanna pretty much insisted on it, parking right in front of me and not moving until I did lol). So no replays for me for awhile, tempting as it might be.

[lugia-01]

Originally posted by glitterbear:

Originally posted by lugia-01:

Had a quick search in Google to know a little more about your illness.
I'm sorry for what happened to you and I really hope that you can recover from this very soon.

Thank you so much... I was thinking maybe people would yell at me like "what were you expecting" but you're so kind, I really appreciate it :UDG_Heart: I'll be back to normal soon I think.

Yeah, I forgot to link to what DP/DR is about, sorry. Here is a page that talks about the symptoms[www.mayoclinic.org].

I definitely don't blame the developers for not knowing. I realize it could have sounded that way, but it's totally understandable if they don't know about this issue :) And I really should have paid attention to "if you're reading this, you probably shouldn't play."

That's a good idea about a forum thread, it could be with marked spoilers. That way people with less common issues (or people who are aware of these less common issues even if they don't have them themselves) could put some warnings.

I should have stopped playing when I noticed what was happening with the game, but it was too interesting to stop at that point ... that really is my own fault, lol. I guess we are all our own worst enemy.

I hope the developer see this, thought we could actually start that post ourselves making a list putting your illness the first (Of course if you don't mind doing it) Well if you feel like to tell me and we will create the post :)

Originally posted by whoeverxwins:

Yea, I understand that. Playing the game was a definite maybe with my major depressive disorder. I was ok with it, but it was uncomfortable sometimes. That said, I was ok with it a couple of weeks ago, but if I played it today, it would be a bad idea. My mom had to put down a really sweet 30 year old horse and that hit me way harder than I expected. I mean, I liked her, but she wasn't my horse or anything; I just petted her whenever I visited (because Evanna pretty much insisted on it, parking right in front of me and not moving until I did lol). So no replays for me for awhile, tempting as it might be.

I can actually understand how you feel about that horse. I started to love animals when I adopted my dog and now I can't really stand without crying when I heard that someone abandoned their pet just because they don't want to take care of them. But at least she's in a better place now :)

[glitterbear]

Originally posted by whoeverxwins:

Yea, I understand that. Playing the game was a definite maybe with my major depressive disorder. I was ok with it, but it was uncomfortable sometimes. That said, I was ok with it a couple of weeks ago, but if I played it today, it would be a bad idea. My mom had to put down a really sweet 30 year old horse and that hit me way harder than I expected. I mean, I liked her, but she wasn't my horse or anything; I just petted her whenever I visited (because Evanna pretty much insisted on it, parking right in front of me and not moving until I did lol). So no replays for me for awhile, tempting as it might be.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand how you can be hit really hard even by animals that aren't yours. I have been actually been devastated by the death of pets I never even met in person, so you have every right to be hit hard by the death of a horse you did know.

Thank you for your well wishes. I think talking here is helping me a bit cuz everyone has been really nice so far.

That's how how it is for me too. It just depends on my mood. Sometimes I have to avoid horror games because the horror itself will make my derealization worse (it's an anxiety thing). Sometimes I just crave some scary stuff and I'm willing to feel a little off for it, which was my attitude today. Unfortunately, horror games that deal directly with unreality/4th wall breaking are just too much.

It really sucks to like horror stuff when you have mental issues that make it a really bad idea, lol.

[Laeradr]

I was actually thinking about that when I snooped through the warnings...
Im sorry to hear it though and i hope youre able to cope with it :/
Feel free to post if you think somethings still bothering you!