This online game has gone beyond the category of entertainment for me, becoming an immersive cycle of challenges, constant learning and an irresistible dose of adrenaline. To put it simply: an addiction. ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/Ai5yGMX_dQoAAAAC/dallas-buyers-club-dallas-buyers-club-gifs.gif) Even after countless failed attempts to uninstall the game to find a moment of stress relief, I inevitably come back, attracted by the unique thrill of escaping the timely attacks of players like [Gankers](https://wiki.albiononline.com/wiki/Ganking) and the valuable learning experience that each defeat provides. Often more frustrating than learning. In recent days, my journey in the world of [Albion Online](https://albiononline.com/home) has taken me away from the simplicity of resource gathering. My focus has shifted to raising the main collection levels to Tier 5, opening up opportunities to explore the [Dark Zone](https://wiki.albiononline.com/wiki/Types_of_Regions), where unpredictability and the constant threat of other players become the essence of the game. Currently, Thetford is my refuge and my main realm for fighting and trading, even though I'm without a guild, a decision motivated by the lack of tangible benefits in my old association, where the only advantages were the famous high fees in silver. ![IMG_5379.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/wlffreitas/23yJCSmoV3Cm43n38x1jxzLne84scMVn93jLnQy2GWZsxtifmyDR6Bv6XGPUWJQ3zMTLL.jpg) > Cotton, Wood and Leather are in Tier 5, with only Ore to go. The change of perspective hasn't meant giving up on challenges, on the contrary, it has brought a new dimension to my involvement with Albion. My passion for taking on challenges persists, but my strategic approach has undergone a metamorphosis. The choice to use Mace, specifically Oathkeepers. as the central weapon persists, but now, I'm using another variation that is part of a build focused on Mist and Arena, intended for 1 vs 1 confrontations and strategic moments of inflicting significant damage before retreating. ![IMG_5407.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/wlffreitas/23wzxnctPsYWL2EKckN4qk7sG9suw7ZRWXjec9sHd2DcSDa3FUmxEi792PMXHpUZuNLk2.jpg) > Scholar Cowl - Claymore - Cleric Robe - Soldier Boots The customization of my knight has become a mix between wizard and knight. Equipped with a Claymore in conjunction with a Mage's Helmet and Armor such as Cleric Robe and Scholar. my ThorfinnFinnthor knight has become an expression of tactical versatility. Perhaps I'll share a video of a brief foray with a Light Crossbow, which was considered to optimize my efficiency in clearing monsters on Open World maps. Please #3Speak, work this time. The absence of a guild may be seen by some as a bad thing, but for me, it represents an opportunity to acquire a new one, focused on my unique style of play. The lack of material benefits compared to my old guild's silver fees is not a determining factor, as my motivation goes beyond tangible rewards.

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___ Albion Online isn't just a game. It's a dynamic universe where my strategic choices directly shape the gaming experience. Switching between different weapons and builds is just one example of this malleability. Each defeat is not a failure, but a valuable lesson, and each victory, a well-deserved triumph. In short, it's more than pixels on the screen, it's a virtual battlefield where my persistence is tested, my strategies constantly evolve and my connection with the game goes beyond the limits of reality. The addiction to facing other players, the insatiable desire to learn and the incessant search for the perfect combination of equipment are all elements that feed this vicious cycle, making me return again and again in search of new challenges and achievements. ___ Don't forget to follow me in the Hive community via this profile, I'm also present on [X](https://twitter.com/wlffreitasland) and [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/user/Wlffreitas/submitted/). Sharing content about Art in Artificial Intelligence, financial matters in general and cryptocurrencies through #LeoFinance, as well as #Play2Earn games.

Cryin'...thinking about my Dad

Father, can you hear me?