The Last Word – Storm over Gridania

[gifthorse]

I honestly don't know what to expect.
I thought the Ishtar event would be bells, but they managed to surprise me there.

We don't know what to expect, but history dictates that we can expect what to expect: nothing.

[Gramul]

We don't know what to expect, but history dictates that we can expect what to expect: nothing.

That's not what history teaches us at all. Considering we've never really had this sort of situation happen before, I'd suggest we expect the best, but prepare for the worst.

[gifthorse]

That's not what history teaches us at all. Considering we've never really had this sort of situation happen before, I'd suggest we expect the best, but prepare for the worst.

I agree, I suggest we all get our hopes up as much as possible to allow for maximum damage when SE dashes them.

[Gramul]

I agree, I suggest we all get our hopes up as much as possible to allow for maximum damage when SE dashes them.

but prepare for the worst.

[gifthorse]

but prepare for the worst.

Well obviously we will need comfort-food on stand-by. I should have mentioned that earlier.

[Gramul]

Well obviously we will need comfort-food on stand-by. I should have mentioned that earlier.

I don't think you understand what I'm saying.
Positive thinking and high expectations leads to higher satisfaction and a more positive pressure on others to do well. But being able to prepare yourself for a letdown prevents you from crushing disappointment.
You can do both. Your mind is not that limited.