Mercury In Scorpio
In The Gaming World
"The Passionate Gamer"
Scorpio is the sign of the scorpion representing intensity, passion, secrets, transformation, and power. It is the 8th sign in the zodiac and it is a fixed sign, representing the need to stabilize. This sign is also a water sign which means this sign mostly focuses on emotional expression. Any planet in Scorpio will be expressed intensely and passionately, with an emphasis on power and transformation. Scorpio is traditionally ruled by Mars, the planet of action, passion, energy, and aggression. It is also co-ruled by the planet Pluto, the planet of power, transformation, obsessions, darkness, depth, and extremes. Any one who has planets in Scorpio (or Scorpio Rising/midheaven) will seem to show these kinds of qualities.
Mercury is the planet of the mind, communication, and skills. It is the rational part of our mind; the part that breaks things down for us to understand and develop skills. When Mercury is in the sign of Scorpio, Mercury is in the most intense positions in the zodiac. As a result, the native has a passionate and thorough mind, although the native may not always be vocal about what they are thinking. They are investigative and shrewd. Many consider this position to reflect a person that is quite a genius because of their ability to dissect things. Natives with this position need control over what they say and do, but more importantly what they think. Of course, they may go through many eye-opening transformations of the mind for better or worse.
In the world of video games these qualities are especially obvious because video games are popular hobbies in which we use most of our mental abilities. Mercury in Scorpio mental qualities will be prominent in the world of video games.
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Mercury in Scorpio Gamers
Mercury in Scorpio gamers are intense players because they have quite an intense mind. They are passionate when they are playing video games, sometimes to the point of obsession with winning or conquering the game. Its true that once something has gotten their attention, they are almost mesmerized by the gaming experience. The most enjoyable aspect of gaming for these natives is usually the idea of controlling the player's movements and interactions. This allows them to navigate the way they would like, which is sometimes hard to do in our daily reality. They like to play a game thoroughly, including side quests and mini games. These natives have perception like no other; they easily pick up on fighting strategies and mechanics. The more challenging a game is, the more passionate they are about it. If ever to compete in a tournament, they would be one of the most fearsome of competitors. They prefer to play in isolation; they are loners who often wish not to be disturbed when playing a game. They may enjoy in game customization in which they can transform their players look or gameplay style. They like stories that captivate their mind and intrigue them, so the game's story must be as important as the gameplay itself.
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Mercury in Scorpio gamers would probably enjoy RPG or FPS games, games that allow them to take control of a character and navigate a playing field freely. They may also enjoy strategy games, survival games, fighting games, and platform games. Any games with lots of action and puzzles will get them motivated.
Mercury in Scorpio Game Developers
Mercury in Scorpio natives are quite passionate about putting their design ideas into development. They usually have a lot of control and power over how a game is developed and that is because of their precision and dedication to development. They are quite thorough when it comes to the development process of gaming. They will make sure all the ends and outs of the game is there just the way they like. They may make many transformations on a product to make the game development run smoother. They like to develop games that are intriguing, both in story writing as well as game play style. They want to give their players as much control over the mechanics in a game as possible. They put emphasis on creating powerful and dynamic characters and settings. They want their games to make a mark on the gaming industry; creating a legacy is very important to these natives.
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These natives run the risk of biting off more than they can chew. They tend to be so obsessed with their own ideas that they will stick to even the worse of ideas until it is too late. They need a lot of power and control over their projects, which can sometimes make them unreasonable and uncompromising. They sometimes make drastic changes on projects that frustrates those around them. Its best to stick to one idea at a time before making such transformative steps. It may be difficult for them to work with others as they are quite reclusive and prefer to work on their projects solo. If they are lead directors of any kind in the field of gaming, they may be one of the most demanding people to work for. It's their way or no way. They may take criticism as a personal attack; they must resist the urge to be defensive.
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Note: Natives with Mercury aspecting Mars or Pluto may also relate to this description.
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:Example of A Mercury in Scorpio Game Developer:
Tetsuya Nomura
Nomura is a game artist, game designer, and game director best known for working on games like the Final Fantasy Series, Kingdom Hearts series, as well as The World End With You.
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