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Current Game: Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition | Fantasy Life i

What starts as fire—pure momentum, passion, and purpose—can slowly smolder into something harder to carry. In today’s XP Log, Justin reflects on the early-game spark that Dragon Quest XI lit in him… and how that flame’s been fading. From burnout and backlog guilt to balancing side games like Fantasy Life, this episode is a raw look at what it means to stick with a game you promised yourself you’d finish—even when the fire dims.

How do you deal with burnout? What keeps your promises from turning to ashes?