Read the responses to this week’s Write to Win prompt and choose the answer you like most using this form.
Pizza: If my life were a video game, the current level would be titled “The Calm Before the Storm”. I have become accustomed to the routine of being a junior secondary student – having a test each week and a few pieces of homework to complete when I get home. However, I am approaching the end of my Form Two studies, which is the final stage before the endgame. Starting next year, chaos will erupt, work will pile up and I will find myself caught in a whirlwind of stress. The background music has been growing more ominous with each passing day.
Hot dog: In my opinion, my current level is “Learning,” which I consider the most basic stage. As a student and teenager, I am still acquiring knowledge in school. I am not yet prepared to enter society and face more challenging levels. I still lack maturity and often seek help from others. This phase allows me to build a solid foundation before taking on greater responsibilities and gaining more experience. During this time, I have had the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to meet future challenges.
Taco: If my life were a video game, I would call this level “Teenage Chaos Mode” because every day feels like I’m speed-running through a new challenge. I’m dealing with tougher schoolwork, stricter parents and crazier friendships. At this stage, I’ve just unlocked some high-level skills like independence, forming my own opinions and late-night brainstorming. I’m testing them all at once – sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing, but always coming back for more experience points. The map is huge and a bit chaotic, with exams, sports, first crushes and future dreams all popping up at the same time like a wild multiplayer match that I’m trying to conquer.
Burger: I like to think of life as consisting of three stages: “Tutorial”, “Main Gameplay” and the “Reward Section”. Currently, I find myself in the “Tutorial” stage, which is all about learning. This stage extends beyond academics to include understanding the rules of society, a realm to be explored later on. Through trial and error, “Tutorial” prepares me for the challenges of the “Main Gameplay”. It also requires me to establish a clear objective; without a definitive goal, the gameplay lacks purpose. As in real life and video games, tutorials can often be ambiguous, leaving room for personal growth and character development. This makes the “Tutorial” the most important level.
Fries: Most people would identify their age as their level when asked this question. However, I’m halfway through level three, assuming the highest level is 10. This perspective comes from being almost halfway through my teenage years, with many levels still ahead of me. Since I’m currently a teenager with several years to go, I feel my level isn’t close to level five, but it is still near the starting level.
Chicken wing: I would name it “Delusional”. I often believe that my convictions are always right, such as thinking that I have studied well or that I have good friends. However, in the end, it all amounts to nothing. In the worst cases, I might even lose everything. It’s the same in games; there’s no concept of expectations. If I expect something, it often leads to the game getting over and there is no restart option.
Siu mai: If my life were a video game, the current level would be called “The Shifting Hallways”. It feels like the landscape is constantly changing, my friends group is always shifting and I am continually trying to figure out who I am. Some days, I focus on learning a new musical skill, while other days I tackle challenging maths problems. My main objective is not only to succeed in school but also to navigate my social life and build my confidence. Although it can be difficult and confusing, the journey is quite interesting.
Sushi: If my life were a video game, the current level would be called “The Side Quest”. Honestly, I keep getting distracted from the main story. Right now, my focus is on exploring every corner of the map. I plan to go to the library to study, but then I spot my friends getting bubble tea. Before I know it, I am three hours deep into a random adventure. School feels like one of those role-playing games where you’re supposed to save the world, but instead, you find yourself collecting ingredients, helping non-player characters and customising your character. Sure, the main quest continues to grow, but these side quests? They’re making the game unforgettable.
