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I discovered I really like how each of the factions in Cyberpunk 2077 have their own unique aesthetic. For the longest time, it was the NCPD. Later, the 6th Street Patriots. Even as far back as Wizard 101 I preferred the look of a uniform in my characters - all my girls wore Samurai armor - then later in Pirate 101 I was obsessed with the Marleybone Colonial Naval uniform - all my girls wore that as well. The NCPD of course is in uniform, but with Sixth Street they were all veterans, so had the military look and feel to their outfits. When the DLC was released, I eventually became enamored of Barghest - the toxic bluish yellow contrasting their black garb was just gorgeous in my opinion. As often happens, once I did absolutely everything I could think of to exploit that, I needed to move on. Trauma Team was the next with their bluish green uniform color palette blended with dark turquoise and white - not to mention the paramilitary design and pattern. Aesthetic.
From my last post on the subject, "My first Trauma Team video was shot very nearly frame-for-frame to mimic the first season opening titles of Grey's Anatomy, but I wished to inject some drama to match the vibe. Thing is, I suck at drama. The end result was the conversation between the Night City Police Department dispatcher, and the Trauma Team dispatcher at the beginning of the video...which turned out to be everyone's favorite part, so I kind of just ran with that. The next two videos explored that relationship..."
Feeling particularly conflicted one night (or perhaps simply frustrated), I authored their break-up. It was heart wrenching and gives me goosebumps to this day. Not so much for their story, but my own - despite not originally being a 1:1 blueprint to my experience, it was in part drawn upon heavily. The next one however? Moreso. Only two months passed between the two, but it feels instead like two lifetimes have passed.
Mostly I'm frustrated. Frustrated with my inability to let things go which do not serve me coupled with my inability to hold onto and appreciate the things which might. Its a whole vibe.
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