They made an Elden Ring long covid mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/3481
They also made a The Witcher 3 long covid mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/users/30242600
They're working on on a Minecraft long covid mod @Bruja points out that the Minecraft long covid mod is complete, also
Archive of the deleted tweet: https://archive.is/3MgHj
the witcher 3 mod page discussion has some lovely covid denial and transphobia because the witcher 3 fanbase is fucking awful and always has been :negative:
Fucking :gamer-gulag:, isn't there literally a sympathetically portrayed trans character in Witcher 3?
Okay I can't seem to find the character I'm thinking of (I think it was a doppleganger?), but there's definitely a crossdressing/gender non-conforming Elf.
if it makes people give a shit, then it's good in my book :shrug-outta-hecks:
We're going to have to start making excuses for the lack of terror.
Good news! In conjunction with ChatGPT, I've been developing a 'Lack of Terror' excuses generator!
If it gets a few thousand people to learn some longcovid facts and spread them then that's a good thing.
Western Europe pulling off the "we see you, we hear you, now shut up and die" of global politics.
This is kinda cool. The Elden Ring seems like it's made by a odding group that collaborated with the WHO. They said it was pro-bono
Looking at the Witcher 3 it actually looks like a well made mod. It would make for really interesting way to up the difficulty.
Isn’t there a plague for the rest of the game if you mess up one of the quests?
The minecraft long covid mod
eis already on their page, actually, with no description of what it does:
https://longcovideurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Long-COVID-Mode_Minecraft.zip
They say it'll go up on CurseForge with a description. The ones for the other two mods probably give an idea what to expect. Haven't tested this, don't know if it's limited to java or bedrock or anything.The zip contains a PDF that describes it
Experience life with Long COVID through your gaming character.
Long COVID Mode - Minecraft is a mod created to shed light on how an estimated 65+ million Long COVID patients worldwide are living life on a whole new level of difficulty. Based on the experiences of the patients from our organisation, Long COVID Europe, this mod turns real Long COVID symptoms into in-game effects in Minecraft.
Be ready to go through your day with limited energy and as little life force as possible. There will be a chance of exertion intolerance kicking in every time you move (denoted by the battery icon). If you don’t stand still for a while, it will evolve to exertion with dizziness. If you still don’t stop moving, it will result in Post-Exertion Malaise (PEM) which will drain you almost entirely.
Cognitive dysfunction a.k.a Brain Fog
Lowered concentration – You will mine ores inefficiently and end up only with the stone from those blocks.
Losing track of time – Occasionally, time will pass without you realising.
Weak memory – You will leave things behind without realising.
Reduced focus – Hitting your target with a bow will become harder.
Shortness of breath – Many quick moments will leave you immobile for 2.5-5 seconds.
Digestive problems – Sometimes, even eating will hurt.
Compromised lungs – Underwater expeditions will get a whole lot tougher.
Insomnia – You will lie awake in bed for longer.
Bad sleep – You might wake up several times in the middle of the night and feel more exhausted in the morning.
[Compatibility notes, special thanks, installation instructions]
Learn and talk about Long Covid: Read about what Long COVID patients are going through. Share this mod or videos of those who are playing it. Share Long COVID news and keep your friends and families updated.
[Request for donations]
Please note:
The intention of this mod is not to trivialize the condition of patients. It takes into account the symptoms that we are living through and turns them into in-game effects so that others can get a glimpse of life with conditions like Long COVID.
