The speaker is discussing their experience playing Fortnite, a popular online video game, for a week. They express their excitement and nervousness about the challenge, and admit to being a fan of PUBG, another video game. They set personal goals for the week, including achieving a solo victory and a squad win with their roommates.
The speaker struggles initially, admitting to being "kicked" and feeling out of place as their roommates bond over the game. They discuss strategies and tactics, such as hiding and letting better players fight each other off. Despite their initial struggles, they start to develop effective strategies and express a desire to improve.
The speaker also mentions an in-game item that turns players into a bush, and they express a desire to win the game in this form. They express disappointment and frustration but also a sense of determination, stating that they are making progress and not giving up.
The speaker has some success, managing to finish in the top ten solo and winning a squad game with their roommates. They express relief and satisfaction at these victories. They also express fear and anxiety, especially towards the end of the week, but also a sense of accomplishment and pride.
In conclusion, the speaker discusses their overall experience and expresses a desire to continue playing Fortnite in the future. They compare the game to PUBG and express a preference for Fortnite due to its faster pace. They express a sense of achievement and a desire to continue improving and enjoying the game.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator used to work at a video game store as a teenager.
2. The narrator had never played Fortnite before this experience.
3. The narrator's goal was to get a solo victory in Fortnite.
4. The narrator also had a secondary goal to get a squad win with their roommates.
5. The narrator introduced Fortnite to their roommates, who now play it constantly.
6. The narrator wants to "earn back their respect" and be part of the team.
7. The narrator spent time reading up on strategies and building techniques.
8. In one game, the narrator's internet crashed after they got a golden mini gun.
9. The narrator didn't do well in their first few games, but improved over time.
10. The narrator's whole team died in one game, but one of their teammates picked up their bush.
11. The narrator finally won a game, but it was not as a bush.
12. The narrator's team won in another game, and they counted it as a win for themselves.
13. The narrator's roommates were not available to play with them for most of the week.
14. The narrator finally got to squad up with their roommates on the last day of the week.
15. The narrator enjoyed playing Fortnite and is likely to play again.