From Father to Son in Honor of his 18th Birthday

Congratulations! You have defeated the Child-game with a rating of "Pro". Most of your hospitalizations, broken bones, and medical hardware were simply in-game "features". The year of college you have completed offset the rest.

You successfully evaded bullies, bigoted teachers, various addictions, and cars. All your skill achievements in camping, cycling, backpacking, programming, snowboarding, and cross country-skiing will carry forward to the next game.

While the Adult Game cut-screen teases money, romance, travel, and various luxuries, please remember the following: while you completed the last game as "Pro" you will start this new Game as "n00b".

Specifically, you are now officially an Adult with 0 days adult experience. You live in your parents' house, you have no job, no degree, no money, and no credit rating. Though some quests may look familiar, they will have an entirely new twist.

For example, you will still eat, but on a budget. You will want to study, but your accommodations will not be as... accommodating. You will have money to spend, but you will have to complete minor quests to earn it. They won't be hard, but they will take time.

My final words of advice: do not confuse your Pro-level child experience with Adult-level experience. In this new game, you are starting out nearly naked, as every other player can plainly see.

Also, don't take on any boss monsters without help or until you've level up a bit. This will take time. Be patient, have fun, and enjoy the Game. I'm proud of you.

Love, Dad