Legends of Arthengard & ME/CFS
Why This Game Is Different
I'm developing Legends of Arthengard – a cooperative MMORPG that brings streamers and their community together. You may have noticed the blue ribbon in the logo. It stands for ME/CFS, a severe neurological disease that has changed my life since July 2022.
This text is not an apology. Not a fundraising appeal. It's an explanation of why this game is being developed differently – and why that's a good thing.
What is ME/CFS?
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is not tiredness. It's a complex neurological disease that affects 17–30 million people worldwide (WHO). But few people know what that really means.
The harsh reality:
⚡ Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM)
Even minimal exertion – a walk, a longer conversation – can lead to days-long "crashes." Like an electric shock that paralyzes the body.
🧠 Cognitive Impairment
My brain works like an overloaded computer. Concentration? Multitasking? Often impossible.
👁️ Invisible, but real
From the outside, you see nothing. But my daily life consists of planning, prioritizing, and breaks – not out of laziness, but out of necessity.
"Imagine your battery never charges above 20%. And even opening an app drains it."
The Financial Reality: Why LOA?
I was a marketing freelancer. Until my body said: Stop. No safety net. No disability pension. Just one question: What now?
The answer: Legends of Arthengard.
🎮 Occupational Therapy
This project keeps me mentally active – on the days when it's possible.
⏰ Flexibility
I work when I can. Not according to a schedule, but according to energy.
💬 Transparency
If an update takes longer, it's not due to lack of will, but physical limitations.
What the Blue Ribbon Means
I don't want pity. But I want you to understand:
This game is being created despite ME/CFS – not because I "pull myself together," but because I respect my limits.
The blue ribbon stands for millions of people who, like me, are fighting – often invisible, rarely taken seriously.
Legends of Arthengard is my way of creating something despite everything. Something that connects community. Something that lasts.
How You Can Support
You want to support the project? Perfect.
🎮 Play it
Try it out, give feedback, and tell others about it.
📢 Share it
Tell your friends, your community, or your favorite streamer about Legends of Arthengard.
💙 Understand the Reality
If something takes longer, it's not out of indifference – but because I couldn't get out of bed today.
This is not drama. This is simply how it is.