{"id":1022,"date":"2025-09-15T17:18:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rallesmovingcastle.com\/?p=1022"},"modified":"2025-10-26T17:26:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T17:26:39","slug":"for-those-who-come-after-a-piece-of-gold-from-clair-obscur-expedition-33","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rallesmovingcastle.com\/?p=1022","title":{"rendered":"For those who come after: A piece of gold from Clair Obscur expedition 33"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Clair Obscur expedition 33 is a game that includes some real wisdom, further making the case for the idea that video games can be art. The game is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. This post will only focus on 1 little nugget of wisdom that actually works as self-improvement, again furthering the idea that video games have a space in the modern art world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Every so often, a video game drops a line of dialogue that lingers long after the credits. <\/span>Clair Obscur Expedition 33<\/span><\/i> does exactly that.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

The main character Gustav says the following quote at some point.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cLearn from those who came before, and lay the trail for those who come after.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>

This, of course, has some real-world implications. Sure, we have to make the world a better place for the next generations, a goal that, while noble, is probably not happening given how today is shaping the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

However, I do think there is still wisdom to be gained from a micro level. This sentiment can also be applied to you as an individual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Let’s unpack it\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Learn from your past mistakes. Reflect on behavior, failed goals, and other failings, and instead of getting sad, angry, or judgmental about it, examine it. Try to make adjustments in your life based on past experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The second part is lay the trail for the future you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Why should you go to the gym? Eat healthy and go to bed at a reasonable time?<\/span><\/p>

To help the future version of you. You control the future version of yourself, and they are helpless in the present moment. You have to set yourself up for success. Everything counts here, from the examples mentioned above, to household chores. You should clean your room, so future you has a nice place. You should meditate, so future you don’t have to deal with all these bad thoughts that plague you right now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I think viewing your future self as a construct, as a person separated from you that you have to set up and lay the right trail, is a great way to make small improvements to your life.\u00a0
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Clair Obscur expedition 33 is a game that includes some real wisdom, further making the case for the idea that video games can be art. The game is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. This post will only focus on 1 little nugget of wisdom that actually works as self-improvement, again furthering the idea 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