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In #SeriousSam4 when the game opens up, you are let loose into a sprawling plain, a massive playable area, surrounded by walls of impassible mountains. I found these mountains were impossible to climb, so I did what any sane gamer would do.
I jumped them.
[1/?]
![In #SeriousSam4 when the game opens up, you are let loose into a sprawling plain, a massive playable area, surrounded by walls of impassible mountains. I found these mountains were impossible to climb, so I did what any sane gamer would do.I jumped them.[1/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwHbMaWoAERbTU.jpg "In #SeriousSam4 when the game opens up, you are let loose into a sprawling plain, a massive playable area, surrounded by walls of impassible mountains. I found these mountains were impossible to climb, so I did what any sane gamer would do.I jumped them.[1/?]")
I jumped them.
[1/?]
I jumped off of my bike when it stalled at the peak. I had used up all of the velocity it could muster. The rest was up to me, and liberal application of the Jump key... and I did it.
I cleared the mountain.
And I ran.
And I did not stop running.
[2/?]
![I jumped off of my bike when it stalled at the peak. I had used up all of the velocity it could muster. The rest was up to me, and liberal application of the Jump key... and I did it.I cleared the mountain.And I ran.And I did not stop running.[2/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwHkIvXcAAtwFp.jpg "I jumped off of my bike when it stalled at the peak. I had used up all of the velocity it could muster. The rest was up to me, and liberal application of the Jump key... and I did it.I cleared the mountain.And I ran.And I did not stop running.[2/?]")
![I jumped off of my bike when it stalled at the peak. I had used up all of the velocity it could muster. The rest was up to me, and liberal application of the Jump key... and I did it.I cleared the mountain.And I ran.And I did not stop running.[2/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwHzhuXYAELXtz.jpg "I jumped off of my bike when it stalled at the peak. I had used up all of the velocity it could muster. The rest was up to me, and liberal application of the Jump key... and I did it.I cleared the mountain.And I ran.And I did not stop running.[2/?]")
![I jumped off of my bike when it stalled at the peak. I had used up all of the velocity it could muster. The rest was up to me, and liberal application of the Jump key... and I did it.I cleared the mountain.And I ran.And I did not stop running.[2/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwH2KPXsAEZCX6.jpg "I jumped off of my bike when it stalled at the peak. I had used up all of the velocity it could muster. The rest was up to me, and liberal application of the Jump key... and I did it.I cleared the mountain.And I ran.And I did not stop running.[2/?]")
I cleared the mountain.
And I ran.
And I did not stop running.
[2/?]
As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.
[3/?]
![As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.[3/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwIDDVXgAIq7BX.jpg "As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.[3/?]")
![As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.[3/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwIdy7WACs97Le.jpg "As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.[3/?]")
![As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.[3/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwIjmZXgAAUSP0.jpg "As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.[3/?]")
![As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.[3/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwIlvcWoAAzFZM.jpg "As I looked back at the playable area, which at this point listed my objective marker as being 11729m away from me, I was certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that these mountains lining the horizon must be painted-on skybox elements. Distant matte paintings, nothing more.[3/?]")
[3/?]
I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.
Right...?
[4/?]
![I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.Right...?[4/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwJBpiXcAAZGK9.jpg "I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.Right...?[4/?]")
![I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.Right...?[4/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwJDo9WAAAXs7U.jpg "I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.Right...?[4/?]")
![I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.Right...?[4/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwJF15XcAAi29Y.jpg "I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.Right...?[4/?]")
![I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.Right...?[4/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwJHzAXcAEqu12.jpg "I thought that there was simply no way-- that SURELY, if I kept running, surely that distant skybox mountain wouldn't be getting CLOSER. It's not getting bigger. It's a trick of perspective.Right...?[4/?]")
Right...?
[4/?]
My friends were still out there, playing the game. Their motorcycles glitched out, lodged themselves in trees and terrain. They died and respawned miles back.
Ruryn reported that enemies were running past him, ignoring him completely and heading towards my marker.
[5/?]
![My friends were still out there, playing the game. Their motorcycles glitched out, lodged themselves in trees and terrain. They died and respawned miles back.Ruryn reported that enemies were running past him, ignoring him completely and heading towards my marker.[5/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwJXhIXcAA-c4P.jpg "My friends were still out there, playing the game. Their motorcycles glitched out, lodged themselves in trees and terrain. They died and respawned miles back.Ruryn reported that enemies were running past him, ignoring him completely and heading towards my marker.[5/?]")
![My friends were still out there, playing the game. Their motorcycles glitched out, lodged themselves in trees and terrain. They died and respawned miles back.Ruryn reported that enemies were running past him, ignoring him completely and heading towards my marker.[5/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwJqYOXgAIrwGw.jpg "My friends were still out there, playing the game. Their motorcycles glitched out, lodged themselves in trees and terrain. They died and respawned miles back.Ruryn reported that enemies were running past him, ignoring him completely and heading towards my marker.[5/?]")
![My friends were still out there, playing the game. Their motorcycles glitched out, lodged themselves in trees and terrain. They died and respawned miles back.Ruryn reported that enemies were running past him, ignoring him completely and heading towards my marker.[5/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwJslbX0AAosJQ.jpg "My friends were still out there, playing the game. Their motorcycles glitched out, lodged themselves in trees and terrain. They died and respawned miles back.Ruryn reported that enemies were running past him, ignoring him completely and heading towards my marker.[5/?]")
Ruryn reported that enemies were running past him, ignoring him completely and heading towards my marker.
[5/?]
I cannot describe to you the feeling I felt, when I finally cleared the trees, and reached the top of the hills, and got a clear enough view,
and finally, truly realized, that that mountain was really... physically... there.
I could practically feel it.
[6/?]
![I cannot describe to you the feeling I felt, when I finally cleared the trees, and reached the top of the hills, and got a clear enough view,and finally, truly realized, that that mountain was really... physically... there.I could practically feel it.[6/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwJ_h3XYAYxGna.jpg "I cannot describe to you the feeling I felt, when I finally cleared the trees, and reached the top of the hills, and got a clear enough view,and finally, truly realized, that that mountain was really... physically... there.I could practically feel it.[6/?]")
and finally, truly realized, that that mountain was really... physically... there.
I could practically feel it.
[6/?]
Of course I kept going for it.
I wasn't afraid of the enemies reportedly running straight towards me - even if they could clear the map's boundaries, they'd never catch up to me now.
I was wondering why on earth @Croteam would put this much terrain this far out.
[7/?]
![Of course I kept going for it.I wasn't afraid of the enemies reportedly running straight towards me - even if they could clear the map's boundaries, they'd never catch up to me now.I was wondering why on earth @Croteam would put this much terrain this far out.[7/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwKMMZX0AEudXH.jpg "Of course I kept going for it.I wasn't afraid of the enemies reportedly running straight towards me - even if they could clear the map's boundaries, they'd never catch up to me now.I was wondering why on earth @Croteam would put this much terrain this far out.[7/?]")
I wasn't afraid of the enemies reportedly running straight towards me - even if they could clear the map's boundaries, they'd never catch up to me now.
I was wondering why on earth @Croteam would put this much terrain this far out.
[7/?]
...before my train of thought was interrupted by the realization that I had gone -so far out- past the boundaries of the playable area that the lighting engine had simply... Given up.
I found myself lost in an infinite, full-bright forest...
And all I could do was run.
[8/?]
![...before my train of thought was interrupted by the realization that I had gone -so far out- past the boundaries of the playable area that the lighting engine had simply... Given up.I found myself lost in an infinite, full-bright forest...And all I could do was run.[8/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwKltDXsAoJ3e1.jpg "...before my train of thought was interrupted by the realization that I had gone -so far out- past the boundaries of the playable area that the lighting engine had simply... Given up.I found myself lost in an infinite, full-bright forest...And all I could do was run.[8/?]")
![...before my train of thought was interrupted by the realization that I had gone -so far out- past the boundaries of the playable area that the lighting engine had simply... Given up.I found myself lost in an infinite, full-bright forest...And all I could do was run.[8/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwKmxbX0AI8w-e.jpg "...before my train of thought was interrupted by the realization that I had gone -so far out- past the boundaries of the playable area that the lighting engine had simply... Given up.I found myself lost in an infinite, full-bright forest...And all I could do was run.[8/?]")
![...before my train of thought was interrupted by the realization that I had gone -so far out- past the boundaries of the playable area that the lighting engine had simply... Given up.I found myself lost in an infinite, full-bright forest...And all I could do was run.[8/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwKyFVXYAoZ2xi.jpg "...before my train of thought was interrupted by the realization that I had gone -so far out- past the boundaries of the playable area that the lighting engine had simply... Given up.I found myself lost in an infinite, full-bright forest...And all I could do was run.[8/?]")
I found myself lost in an infinite, full-bright forest...
And all I could do was run.
[8/?]
Through the thick canopy of leaves casting no shadow, I caught glimpses of the peak that was growing so tantalizingly near.
I had been running for so long that it had begun to take on a mystical presence in my mind.
I needed to touch it.
I had to climb it.
[9/?]
![Through the thick canopy of leaves casting no shadow, I caught glimpses of the peak that was growing so tantalizingly near.I had been running for so long that it had begun to take on a mystical presence in my mind.I needed to touch it.I had to climb it.[9/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwK6llWoAMZhxf.jpg "Through the thick canopy of leaves casting no shadow, I caught glimpses of the peak that was growing so tantalizingly near.I had been running for so long that it had begun to take on a mystical presence in my mind.I needed to touch it.I had to climb it.[9/?]")
![Through the thick canopy of leaves casting no shadow, I caught glimpses of the peak that was growing so tantalizingly near.I had been running for so long that it had begun to take on a mystical presence in my mind.I needed to touch it.I had to climb it.[9/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwLEuUWsAABwaS.jpg "Through the thick canopy of leaves casting no shadow, I caught glimpses of the peak that was growing so tantalizingly near.I had been running for so long that it had begun to take on a mystical presence in my mind.I needed to touch it.I had to climb it.[9/?]")
I had been running for so long that it had begun to take on a mystical presence in my mind.
I needed to touch it.
I had to climb it.
[9/?]
When I finally broke through the tree line and got my first unobstructed glimpse of the foot of the mountain, it felt like I was seeing with my eyes for the first time ever.
I was standing on the base of something that could have easily been a .JPEG on the horizon.
[10/?]
![When I finally broke through the tree line and got my first unobstructed glimpse of the foot of the mountain, it felt like I was seeing with my eyes for the first time ever.I was standing on the base of something that could have easily been a .JPEG on the horizon.[10/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwLPghXcAM1WqN.jpg "When I finally broke through the tree line and got my first unobstructed glimpse of the foot of the mountain, it felt like I was seeing with my eyes for the first time ever.I was standing on the base of something that could have easily been a .JPEG on the horizon.[10/?]")
![When I finally broke through the tree line and got my first unobstructed glimpse of the foot of the mountain, it felt like I was seeing with my eyes for the first time ever.I was standing on the base of something that could have easily been a .JPEG on the horizon.[10/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwLbFMWsAA2ln3.jpg "When I finally broke through the tree line and got my first unobstructed glimpse of the foot of the mountain, it felt like I was seeing with my eyes for the first time ever.I was standing on the base of something that could have easily been a .JPEG on the horizon.[10/?]")
![When I finally broke through the tree line and got my first unobstructed glimpse of the foot of the mountain, it felt like I was seeing with my eyes for the first time ever.I was standing on the base of something that could have easily been a .JPEG on the horizon.[10/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwLgLnWAAUkhUi.jpg "When I finally broke through the tree line and got my first unobstructed glimpse of the foot of the mountain, it felt like I was seeing with my eyes for the first time ever.I was standing on the base of something that could have easily been a .JPEG on the horizon.[10/?]")
I was standing on the base of something that could have easily been a .JPEG on the horizon.
[10/?]
I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.
I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.
I didn't fancy my chances.
[11/?]
![I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.I didn't fancy my chances.[11/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwME2PWoAE0jS-.jpg "I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.I didn't fancy my chances.[11/?]")
![I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.I didn't fancy my chances.[11/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwME2JWAAE045S.jpg "I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.I didn't fancy my chances.[11/?]")
![I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.I didn't fancy my chances.[11/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwME2LXYAUaRe9.jpg "I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.I didn't fancy my chances.[11/?]")
![I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.I didn't fancy my chances.[11/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwME2TWkAELaLP.jpg "I was so obsessed with the idea of reaching it, the problem of whether or not I could even scale the rocky face never even crossed my mind.I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.I didn't fancy my chances.[11/?]")
I never thought I'd make it far enough to see it.
I didn't fancy my chances.
[11/?]
And yet... The mountains yielded to me.
The slopes were steep, but I didn't slip. When I did, it wasn't far.
I found my footing every time, and I could finally see the playable area again after having spent so long in the deepest valleys...
The view was breathtaking.
[12/?]
![And yet... The mountains yielded to me.The slopes were steep, but I didn't slip. When I did, it wasn't far.I found my footing every time, and I could finally see the playable area again after having spent so long in the deepest valleys...The view was breathtaking.[12/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwMQ_lWsAY5JYR.jpg "And yet... The mountains yielded to me.The slopes were steep, but I didn't slip. When I did, it wasn't far.I found my footing every time, and I could finally see the playable area again after having spent so long in the deepest valleys...The view was breathtaking.[12/?]")
![And yet... The mountains yielded to me.The slopes were steep, but I didn't slip. When I did, it wasn't far.I found my footing every time, and I could finally see the playable area again after having spent so long in the deepest valleys...The view was breathtaking.[12/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwMS6-XcAYMMo6.jpg "And yet... The mountains yielded to me.The slopes were steep, but I didn't slip. When I did, it wasn't far.I found my footing every time, and I could finally see the playable area again after having spent so long in the deepest valleys...The view was breathtaking.[12/?]")
![And yet... The mountains yielded to me.The slopes were steep, but I didn't slip. When I did, it wasn't far.I found my footing every time, and I could finally see the playable area again after having spent so long in the deepest valleys...The view was breathtaking.[12/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwMTk5WsAcyA5f.jpg "And yet... The mountains yielded to me.The slopes were steep, but I didn't slip. When I did, it wasn't far.I found my footing every time, and I could finally see the playable area again after having spent so long in the deepest valleys...The view was breathtaking.[12/?]")
The slopes were steep, but I didn't slip. When I did, it wasn't far.
I found my footing every time, and I could finally see the playable area again after having spent so long in the deepest valleys...
The view was breathtaking.
[12/?]
At a certain point, words stopped mattering.
All there was to do was climb.
Climb, and think to myself...
...Why on earth isn't this just a texture?
[13/?]
![At a certain point, words stopped mattering.All there was to do was climb.Climb, and think to myself......Why on earth isn't this just a texture?[13/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwMr2WXsAIP3or.jpg "At a certain point, words stopped mattering.All there was to do was climb.Climb, and think to myself......Why on earth isn't this just a texture?[13/?]")
![At a certain point, words stopped mattering.All there was to do was climb.Climb, and think to myself......Why on earth isn't this just a texture?[13/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwMtGeXkAMznTV.jpg "At a certain point, words stopped mattering.All there was to do was climb.Climb, and think to myself......Why on earth isn't this just a texture?[13/?]")
![At a certain point, words stopped mattering.All there was to do was climb.Climb, and think to myself......Why on earth isn't this just a texture?[13/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwMvaoXsAAcYLr.jpg "At a certain point, words stopped mattering.All there was to do was climb.Climb, and think to myself......Why on earth isn't this just a texture?[13/?]")
![At a certain point, words stopped mattering.All there was to do was climb.Climb, and think to myself......Why on earth isn't this just a texture?[13/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwMx-PXkAEP7VA.jpg "At a certain point, words stopped mattering.All there was to do was climb.Climb, and think to myself......Why on earth isn't this just a texture?[13/?]")
All there was to do was climb.
Climb, and think to myself...
...Why on earth isn't this just a texture?
[13/?]
I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.
No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.
But I ran here.
I climbed.
[14/?]
![I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.But I ran here.I climbed.[14/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwNDHDXcAIFzEQ.jpg "I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.But I ran here.I climbed.[14/?]")
![I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.But I ran here.I climbed.[14/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwNETjWsAA7vV7.jpg "I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.But I ran here.I climbed.[14/?]")
![I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.But I ran here.I climbed.[14/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwNGAHWkAADvtT.jpg "I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.But I ran here.I climbed.[14/?]")
![I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.But I ran here.I climbed.[14/?]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjwNHfOXYAo90i6.jpg "I approached the snow at the peak. The only instance of this snowy texture even being used at all whatsoever in the entire first three-quarters of the game.No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.But I ran here.I climbed.[14/?]")
No one has the patience for this game. Reviewers hate it. Gamers get bored of it fast.
But I ran here.
I climbed.
[14/?]
And just like that.. I had made it.
The highest point of the entire environment. The literal top.
I thought about how unlikely it is that anyone else had ever stood here. How few ever will. Who on earth would ever be crazy enough to waste this kind of time?
Then I turned around.
The highest point of the entire environment. The literal top.
I thought about how unlikely it is that anyone else had ever stood here. How few ever will. Who on earth would ever be crazy enough to waste this kind of time?
Then I turned around.
This... This was only the tip of the iceberg.
~THE END~
(for now...........)
~THE END~
(for now...........)
shoutout to @Croteam for giving me something where i could indulge the fascination i've had since childhood with running off into the distance outside of a game map and just seeing how far it could possibly stretch on
it's not often you find anything quite like this anymore <3
it's not often you find anything quite like this anymore <3
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