Thank you, Fortnite

I work for Child Protective Services, and as you could imagine, it can be difficult to interface with children when times get tough. I played fortnite through season 6, and loved the game, but quickly realized that I didn’t have the time I needed to be good like I wanted to be. I decided to hang it up and focus on other forms of enjoyment, but I’ve remained a lurker in this sub and have watched the game progress. Watching Kevin smash the map, seeing tilted get demolished, watching all of the mini-clips and events has been awesome as an outside observer. All of that is to say, Fortnite has been a connection point for me and for the children that I work with day after day. Even when having a hard conversation, and a child needs a mental break, a simple question like “what’s your favorite Fortnite skin?” goes a long way in breaking down trust barriers. Having an adult that can relate to their interests goes a long way in building a relationship and ensuring honestly, stability, and safety. So thank you, Epic Games, for making a game that spans across multiple generations and allows me to better perform my job.

Sincerely,

A thankful observer of an inter-generational game.

Submitted August 29, 2019 at 03:09PM by JetFuelled https://ift.tt/2Lf1Lao https://ift.tt/eA8V8J