Okay, let's talk about Corruption of Champions. You know, that game. The one you swear you're only playing for the strategy.
Want to "win"? Here's my super-secret, totally foolproof guide. Prepare for some *unpopular* opinions.
Step 1: Embrace the Absurd
Seriously, fighting the urge to min-max? Just...don't. It's tempting, I get it.
Instead, lean into the chaos. Become the most ridiculously over-the-top character imaginable.
Think rainbow-vomiting slime monster with a crippling addiction to donuts. That's the energy we need!
Step 2: Befriend the Narrative, Not the Numbers
Stats are for nerds! Just kidding...sort of.
While understanding the system helps, don't get bogged down in the minutiae. Focus on the story.
Who are you interacting with? What are their motivations? And most importantly, how can you mess with them?
Step 3: Master the Art of "Accidental" Success
Nobody plans to trigger that specific chain of events leading to ultimate power, right?
We're all just stumbling our way through, "accidentally" acquiring forbidden knowledge and cosmic artifacts.
It's called being resourceful, not power-gaming! And that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Step 4: Exploiting the Obvious Loopholes
Every game has them. That one overpowered skill, that glitched item, that ridiculously easy way to make money.
Use them! Use them all! Pretend it's a bug, not a feature. Don't judge me.
And absolutely blame Eschatos if you get caught. He's the architect of this beautiful, broken mess.
Step 5: Don't Be Afraid to Fail (Hilariously)
You will lose. Probably a lot. And probably in the most embarrassing ways imaginable.
That's part of the fun! Embrace the humiliation. Learn from your mistakes (or don't).
Document everything for posterity. Share your stories with your friends. "Hey, remember that time my slime monster got turned into a sentient cheesecake?"
Step 6: The *Real* Victory
Here's the big secret: There's no real "beating" Corruption of Champions.
The true victory is in the journey. The weird choices, the bizarre encounters, the sheer absurdity of it all.
Did you create a character you'll never forget? Did you laugh? Did you make at least one questionable decision you'll later regret? Then congratulations, you've won!
Step 7: Ignore This Advice
Seriously, who am I to tell you how to play? Experiment! Find what works for you!
Maybe you do enjoy meticulously planning every stat point. More power to you, you glorious spreadsheet warrior!
Ultimately, it is about having fun in a world created by Fenoxo and made better by all the modders.
Bonus Tip: Blame the Mods
Something goes wrong? It wasn't you! It was that dodgy mod you downloaded from a questionable source.
Always deny, deny, deny. Maintain plausible deniability. You are innocent! (Probably.)
Now go forth and corrupt...or be corrupted! Just remember to laugh along the way.