When Relaxation Turns Into Work – Why I’m Taking a Breakv from Pax Dei

 

It hasn’t been long since I took my first steps into the world of Pax Dei. But for now, the fun seems to have come to an end—at least for the time being.

The Initial Charm

In the beginning, the game completely hooked me. It was the perfect way to unwind after work: a bit of crafting, gathering resources, and watching my own plot slowly take shape. It felt like a form of "digital gardening" that was genuinely relaxing.

The Dead End: When the Grind Consumes the Fun

However, that relaxing loop gradually turned into a heavy grind. The magic faded when I found myself spending hours hitting rocks just to smelt iron bars, only to mindlessly produce thousands of nails. These weren’t nails I actually needed; they were produced solely to push an XP bar a tiny bit further to the right.

A Valley of Solitude

What made Pax Dei special for me at the start was the community. As a brand-new player, I was welcomed by strangers, and we spent many evenings chatting while we worked.

But the world grew quiet. The population density in my valley steadily declined until I eventually stopped running into anyone at all. If you're going to spend hours on repetitive tasks, you need that social interaction—without a good conversation, the game quickly starts to feel like lonely assembly-line work.

The Move: The Final Straw

The final push to take a break came with my attempt to relocate. I wanted to escape the loneliness of my valley and set out to find a new spot in a different region. The map is huge, and I was motivated to find a better place to call home.

I laid the first foundations, built a provisional house, and began moving my belongings. But then, the realization hit me: The effort of carrying everything on foot from one valley to the next, only to continue the same grind once I arrived, was simply too much.

Conclusion: A Temporary Farewell

I have made the difficult decision to let my plot expire. The core gameplay of Pax Dei definitely has its charm, and seeing your progress can be very rewarding. But right now, it has become too slow, too tedious, and above all, too lonely.

Perhaps in a few months, it will be time to breathe the air of Pax Dei once again—when the world feels a bit more alive.