Ramadan And Gaming
So Ramadan is in full swing again this year. As most readers know, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calender. Muslims who observe the month are required to fast from before sunrise to sunset, avoiding food and drink as well as adhering to some other restrictions. While most of the world focuses on the lack of food, what people don't know is that Ramadan is also time to fast your eyes and ears as well. It's a month of reflection on oneself as much as it is a month of intense religious worship. In my personal opinion, I view Ramadan as a cleanse. We take all the bad habits and try to break them or, better yet, turn them into good ones. But one thing that kinda popped into my head these past couple of weeks is how much Ramadan can be played like a game. It sounds a bit blasphemous but just hear me out. Let's take a typical Japanese Role Playing Game (JRPG), for example. You have your characters, your quests and, more importantly, the battles. Usual...