Posts from Nostalgia. What makes the old better than the new?

As for the past, the off-topic threads used to grow faster and more profusely than they do now. But that's not the main point... How often do you experience nostalgia for the good old days? Because what's past is gone and can never be brought back. It's not just a series of events that settle in your memory, photos, or forum threads (in this case); it's a state of mind. I mean that you will never think the same way again, and you might not even be able to understand your former self, and along with that, the wonderful moments of the past. It's like the death of an entire world. And what about some kind of social structure? For example, a group of people get together and communicate so warmly that they don't want to part. But then, over time, someone leaves, someone changes their views. All the people are still alive, but, unfortunately, if they were to get together now, they wouldn't feel anything special. So, I think the moments in the past are priceless. Of course, you need to move forward, etc. But we evaluate new trends in life based on the experience of the old ones. And here arises another logical question. Why are new trends often perceived in the spirit of "but the grass was greener back then"? And even setting aside the specifics about the Heroes of Might and Magic forums, which I'm discussing in this post, you can see the most obvious example – the popular 1990s. For many, it was a fairy tale. But now, returning to the specifics: where did the good old Heroes of Might and Magic forums go? Has everything that could be tried, everything that could be discussed, already been tried and discussed? Some have gone into real life (and that's probably a good thing), some have become obsessed with imageboard themes, and some, after graduating from school/university, have stayed online, which gives the atmosphere a particularly... well, a sad touch. It happens sometimes. This thread is created both for discussing specific things and for discussing the phenomenon of nostalgia in general.

A sad whiff? Where? It would be great if there were a sad-syrupy whiff here, but I haven't noticed any.
Flood topics don't grow because of the chat, where most of the action is now. But on HeroesWorld there are things to do: mapmaking, mafia, expedition. And this topic, for instance.

Yeah, everything's fine, Liz. Only some moments from real life affect me, and even then, I don't really regret that they happened. The "Off-Topic" section is more dead than alive, so what? That's happened more than once, and the world hasn't ended yet. Everything is subject to cycles, so there's nothing to worry about.

Exactly, some people still have a childish mindset and don't think they need to grow up. And the quality of discussions should also improve, instead of remaining at the level of a fifth-grader.

Everything is fine, Liz. Only certain things from real life affect me, and even then, I don't really regret that they happened. The "Flood" section is more dead than alive, so what? This has happened many times before, and the world hasn't ended. Everything is subject to cycles, so there's nothing to worry about.

Yes, I remember Al predicting the decline of Heroes of Might and Magic in 2009, but then a new cycle of activity started almost immediately. But either way, the old-timers lose interest in certain things – for example, tournaments, flood games, certain discussions, etc. This cannot be brought back with a new cycle. And it's all because you need to move on, which, given the limited resources for online communication, is somewhat difficult. In short, new features don't come out every day. But daily news can certainly replace them, but unfortunately, we are not a forum. Well, I don't know, Sivvi, it all seems sad. Maybe it really is worth growing. But you, for example, still visit, even though you have a job.
Regarding real life, this is of course a more pressing issue... but for me, it is more connected not with events, but with different groups I was a part of – camp, friends from the neighborhood, school, etc. And, in fact, Heroes of Might and Magic is also such a group. It's sad to part ways. But maybe I'm just the kind of person who takes longer to grieve losses. It's a character trait that influences the tendency towards nostalgia.

That's right, some people still have their childhood in their butts and don't think they need to grow up. And the "Flood" also needs to grow up, not stay at the level of fifth grade.

Who cares, what's wrong with thinking like a child? Except for everyday trivialities.

Flood topics don't grow because of the chat; most of the events happen there now.

Yeah, something global is definitely happening...

I don't see anything wrong with occasionally reminiscing about the good old days, about events that brought you joy and happiness. Of course, when there's nothing to remember, or the memories aren't the best, or perhaps there weren't any good memories at all, then reminiscing becomes unpleasant and sad.

I'm still young, there's not much for me to remember here, unlike you, old and experienced forum veterans, hehe.

Well, everyone knows that for me, HeroesWorld is 96% mafia. I agree with Lizzie, sometimes I'm gnawed by great nostalgia for games from the 30s and 40s. I'm seriously starting to think about leaving the forum, but each new game convinces me to stay. However, the latest mafia game doesn't excite me with its prospects for now.

Yes, HeroesWorld has changed a lot since I first appeared on it. But we ourselves have changed too. Now almost all the flooders have moved to the mafia section, and a Skype chat has replaced the old HeroesWorld chat. Some leave, others arrive. I do miss the old HeroesWorld a bit, but the current HeroesWorld is also not bad and is loved by me.

Heh, Yashcherik installed ASR. Nostalgia, huh?

Well, everyone knows that for me HeroesWorld is 96% mafia. I agree with Lizzy, I am sometimes plagued by great nostalgia for the games of the third and fourth decades. I seriously begin to think about leaving the forum, but each new game convinces me to stay. However, for now, the fresh mafia game doesn't delight me with its prospects.

mm the first decade... ^_______^ well, for someone the first can be also 3-4 in order

Yes, HeroesWorld has changed a lot since I first appeared on it. But we ourselves have changed too. Now almost all the flooders have moved to the mafia section, and a Skype chat has replaced the HeroesWorld chatroom. Some leave, others come. Of course, I miss the past HeroesWorld a little, but the current HeroesWorld is also not bad and is loved by me.

It's good that many are still with us h)

Heh, Yashcherik set an ASR. Nostalgia, huh?

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And also on Nulchan her threads still surface, I was even surprised to the depths of my soul and set Leslie as my avatar as a result. However, we know the essence and prerequisites for the appearance of ponies on the internet. One thing replaces another.

One replaces the other.

"Bridge to Equestria"

Well, everyone knows that for me, this forum is 96% about drama.

Who even knows you here?

I'm seriously starting to think about leaving the forum.

Really? Typical newbie with a superiority complex.

For me, the forum is still just a forum where players of Heroes gather, and it will remain that way. And even if the WoW section suddenly closes, I'll yawn and move to other sections. Of course, I sometimes remember the old players, the battles of the past (ah, what kind of arguments there were...), but as for the WoW section, it's still just a section for entertainment, and there's nothing to remember. There are, of course, some serious topics here, like Mental's academy, or where they discuss other games, but otherwise, they just write about what they eat, what they listen to; we just need a topic about the toilet.

We still need a topic about the toilet.

You're a genius! Guys, let's create a topic about the toilet!

Why are the most interesting topics in the off-topic section closed? (((

You're a genius! Guys, let's create a thread about toilets!

Traditions must be observed.
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Why are the most interesting topics in the off-topic section closed? (((

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