Absolutely — let’s take a breath and give Highguard (assuming you're referring to the upcoming or rumored fantasy game, book, or media project) a little more grace before we start dunking on it.
The internet has a long-standing habit of either overhyping or instantly trashing anything with a flashy title, mysterious lore, or a big-name creator attached. We’ve seen it with The Last of Us prequel rumors, Starfield fan reactions, and even every new Dune or Avatar spinoff. The pattern is familiar: a whisper of a project → fan speculation → early critiques → full-blown "this is doomed" sentiment.
But here’s the thing: we don’t know what Highguard actually is yet. No gameplay footage, no official plot, no development details. We’re not even sure if it’s a game, a series, a novel, or a movie. Judging it on a name, a trailer snippet, or a single tweet is like reviewing a book based on its cover.
Let’s hold off the dunking and just say:
"Okay, we’re curious. Let’s wait and see what it actually is before we decide it’s a disaster."
That way, if it does flop, we can say it flopped — not that we already wrote it off in the worst way possible.
So yes, please. Let’s stop dunking on Highguard before it’s even out. Let’s keep the hype in check, the criticism thoughtful, and the curiosity alive.
After all, the best stories often start with just a whisper — not a dunk. 🫳