To connect my
project to the Through Lines was initially quite hard, but with the help of my
mentor, I was able to see that even gaming can worship God. The best
Through-Lines to connect to my project are Order-Discovering and
Creation-Enjoying. People were given the abilities to be able to make the
equipment necessary to be able to game, and Creation-Enjoying is easy when you
can not only see how wonderful God has made us, with such creativity to design
the maps, and characters in the game, but also that God gave us the ability to
create computers as well. Computers are filled with intricate detail, and God
gave man the ability to create them. To play StarCraft 2, you can enjoy what
God has enabled people to create. Order-Discovering was also another big part
of my project, as I discovered the deeply complicated world of StarCraft 2 and
its strategies. I learned much about how the gameplay mechanics work, and I
also learned a great deal about how Real Time Strategy games are structured.
Romans 12:6 tells us to use our skills and
1 Timothy 4:14 says "do not neglect your skills." I have the skills
required to work with computers, both as a tool, and as a toy. This project has
taught me skills that can be applied to other areas of my life, because just
like in StarCraft, life needs to be Macro Managed too. The same ways of
thinking can be applied in real life to be able to effectively use what I have
been given and spend the resources of life wisely, just like in StarCraft.
Solid post Chris! It's true, so much of our lives can be connected to God and it's great that you've managed to connect your passions (video games) as well! I love the verse you've chosen and you did a great job in all your posts! Thanks for all the info!
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