One of the players in the online community for FFXIV passed away from COVID-19, so all the players all over the world came together for a memorial march from r / gaming
Time and again, online communities show that things can not only be rough, they also care about each other. A recent example is a funeral procession in Final Fantasy 14: After the player Ferne Le'roy died of COVID-19, hundreds of his fellow ingame players gave him their last honor.
Reddit user 132Skiper posted a video of the event from the Zalera server. You see a huge gathering marching in a straight line honoring the late player. In the comments, even those who have nothing to do with Final Fantasy pay tribute to the community's action.
TheBickyMonster, for example, writes in a short post that pleased more than 11,000 other Reddit users:
"The world may be virtual, but feelings are not. What an incredible act."
Mourning in video games
Also in other online communities is thought of the deceased. In Eve Online, for example, it is customary to hold a so-called "Cyno commemoration" in honor of the dead. The Cynos is a kind of beacon that can be approached by jump-powered ships. For the celebrations, however, they are supposed to show the dead the way to the afterlife.
The Star Wars: The Old Republic community held a memorial service outside Organa Castle after actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia Organa, died of a heart attack in 2016.
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Player against Corona
To help fight the coronavirus that can cause COVID-19, many players are currently using their own PC. With programs like Folding @ home, many users make the computing power of their computers available to science. The team from the Gamestar community even made it into the top 300.
Coronavirus information and protections
The Federal Ministry of Health offers a comprehensive FAQ on coronavirus, as well as daily news and instructions on protection against infection. You can also reach the independent patient advice service on the following telephone number: 0800 011 77 22.