It feels like an eternity since I last touched upon the main storyline of Holozing. Don't get me wrong I’ve just had to take care of a few things these past few weeks (I’m applying for a new job!) and haven't had much time to fully immerse myself in everything I need to keep the story moving forward.
That said, I do have a few ideas regarding the future trajectory of the story that I’d like to share with you today.
…And the most interesting part of it all is that the more I think about it, the more I feel that the world of Holozing shouldn't progress in a linear fashion, but rather in layers—as if each story arc were revealing a distinct truth that partially contradicts the one that came before it.
For instance, up until now, we’ve viewed Zings as beings inhabiting specific regions, with abilities intrinsically tied to their environment. But what if that were merely the surface level?
I really like the idea that Zings are actually connected to a sort of invisible network—something akin to a global consciousness or perhaps even a collective planetary memory. That would explain why certain behaviors lack individual logic, yet make perfect sense when viewed on a grander scale.
I’ve also been giving some thought to the Trainers—not merely as "users," but as integral pieces within a larger system. Perhaps the ability to bond with Zings isn't actually a common occurrence, but rather a rare phenomenon that takes place for reasons we don't yet fully understand. That would open the door to a crucial question: Do the Trainers choose the Zings, or do the Zings choose the Trainers?
And this brings me to one of my favorite concepts: the influence of the emotional environment. Imagine if Zings didn't just evolve through experience or combat, but also in response to the emotional state of the world around them. If a particular region were to descend into chaos,
its Zings wouldn't simply become more aggressive; they would literally undergo a physical transformation—as if absorbing that very energy. This would make the world feel far more alive, yet simultaneously far more perilous.
Another concept I intend to explore further down the line is the existence of "forgotten" zones—places where the connection to the Zings is either unstable or, in some cases, entirely nonexistent. These zones could be remnants of ancient events—as if something had disrupted the world's natural flow.
And that is where the lore could take a darker turn, for it would imply that not everything has always been a matter of balance and harmony.
As for the main storyline, I believe the next logical step isn't simply to "advance toward a greater objective," but rather to begin questioning that very objective. What are we really doing when we capture and train Zings? Are we helping the world, or are we imposing an artificial structure upon something that ought to be free?
Even the antagonist if one exists in the traditional sense shouldn't be someone who is simply evil.
I would prefer them to be a figure who genuinely believes they are doing the right thing perhaps someone who glimpsed the truth of the system before we did and decided to take more extreme measures. That always makes for a more compelling story, as it compels the player to question their own stance.
And finally, something that excites me greatly: the Primal Zings. Not as "legendaries" in the typical sense, but as entities that embody the world's fundamental concepts things like balance, memory, change, or even oblivion. I believe therein lies the key to the entire deep lore and quite possibly the story's greatest twist.