Love and Deepspace warn players after deadly drink recipes go viral
The world of RPG dating simulations often thrives on sweet romance and charming fictional worlds. However, sometimes, the boundaries between fantasy and reality get delightfully blurred—and in one instance, the developers of Love and Deepspace proved that caution is always the best cocktail.
Recently, the official social media presence for the game announced a series of five ‘Shimmering Blend‘ cocktail recipes, themed after the game’s dashing romanceable characters. While these drinks looked utterly enchanting, they came with a seriously dangerous caveat: some of the garnishes contained plants that are genuinely poisonous to humans.
One recipe, for example, featured pomegranate juice garnished with cinnamon and datura. Datura is a highly psychoactive plant, and consuming it can lead to severe side effects like delirium, fever, tachychardia, and hallucinations. Another blend featured sweet peach juice alongside flame lilies and gelatin sheets. Flame lilies contain a potent chemical called colchicine; while useful in medicine, they can be lethal, causing symptoms ranging from vomiting and diarrhea to hypovolemic shock.
This revelation instantly sent waves of anxiety through the player community. Fans quickly pointed out the presence of these dangerous botanical elements, fearing that some players might mistakenly attempt to recreate these fictional drinks in real life. The reaction was swift and vocal, with commenters flooding the replies demanding that the developers remove the posts immediately, warning that these were “literal poison.”
In response to the widespread alarm, the developers issued an immediate follow-up safety notice, emphasizing that all drinks shown were strictly fictional and for in-game purposes only. This move sought to reassure players that the excitement surrounding the post was purely playful, not perilous.
Beyond the immediate safety concerns, the social media frenzy also opened up a deeper conversation within the fandom. Amidst the cocktail warnings, fans turned their attention to the ongoing narrative surrounding a beloved but canceled character, Valko. This shared experience sparked an impressive movement where players created tributes to the character and organized demonstrations outside the developer’s offices, making their voices heard regarding the character’s fate. It’s a perfect example of how a fictional world can inspire real-world passion and community action.
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