Capcom’s Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sparks Fear in Players
A Heartfelt and Rotten Warning in the Online Action RPG
Since the launch of Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s friction-filled action RPG, players have been gripped by fear due to an in-game virus called Dragonsplague. The virus spreads through Pawns, NPC party members players can rent from each other online, and if left unchecked, can ravage entire in-game towns. The key to spotting the virus early might be the presence of rotten food.
Using Rotten Food as a Signal of Dragonsplague
Although Dragonsplague cannot infect food and make it rotten, the Dragon’s Dogma 2 community has adopted rotten food as a universal sign of an infected Pawn. Players have suggested using rotten food to warn others, in addition to rating the Pawn using hearts or thumbs up. Rotten food is easily obtainable and signals that a player’s Pawn is spreading the disease. This community approach encourages players to remove the Dragonsplague from their Pawns and prevent further spread.
Alternative Approaches and Concerns
Some PC players have taken more extreme measures to deal with Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Mods have been developed to turn off the virus feature entirely or to cure infected Pawns. While these mods may dilute the intended gameplay experience, they provide options for players who find the feature too stressful or unfair.
However, the reliance on the gifting system in the community approach is seen as more elegant. The gifting system allows for player cooperation and embraces the game’s design, providing an interactive solution to combatting the spread of Dragonsplague.
So, next time you receive rotten food as a gift in Dragon’s Dogma 2, it may be a warning that Dragonsplague has infected your Pawn. Stay vigilant to protect your party and eliminate the disease.
