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Following Instructions - Kid Sense Child Development

What is following instructions?

Following instructions is a part of everyday life. It is the child’s ability to act on requests by others. Following instructions requires the child to attend to detail in spoken language, to sequence the information in the appropriate steps and to seek clarification if they have trouble remembering or recalling the information. At home, parents ask their children to do things around the house (e.g. “Put the cup on the table”) and at school teachers ask their students to follow commands within the classroom (e.g. “Go to your bag and get your lunch”) and within academic tasks (e.g. “Copy the spelling words on the board, then put each of them into a sentence”). When children engage with their peers, they often give each other instructions in play (e.g. “Can you put the doll in the bed?” or “Let’s make the train go to the station, then get all the people”).

 

Why is the ability to following instructions important?

It is important for children to be able to follow instructions so that they can function effectively across different environments (e. g. home, kindergarten/school, when at the park or visiting a friend’s house). If a child struggles with following instructions this impacts on their ability to reach the desired ‘purpose’ or ‘outcome’ and thus complete tasks effectively.

 

What are the building blocks necessary to develop following instructions?
  • Hearing
  • Receptive (understanding) language: Comprehension of language, especially concepts and vocabulary.
  • Attention and concentration: Sustained effort, doing activities without distraction and being able to hold that effort long enough to get the task done.
  • Working memory: The ability to temporarily retain and manipulate information involved in language comprehension, reasoning, and learning new information and to update this information as change occurs.
  • 1 – 2 years of age: Can follow simple 1 step instructions (e.g. “Give the cup to mum”).
  • 2 – 3 years of age: Can follow 2 part commands (e.g. “Go to your room and get your jacket”).
  • 3 – 4 years of age: Can follow 3 part instructions (e.g. “Point to the cat, dog and monkey”).

 

How can you can tell if my child has problems with following instructions?

If a child has difficulties with following instructions they might:

  • Need instructions to be presented in a short and simple manner.
  • Struggle with following longer instructions and commands need to be repeated.
  • Fail to follow instructions accurately and often misinterprets information.
  • Appears to be distracted or non-compliant.
  • Look at you blankly when you give them an instruction.
  • Avoid carrying out instructions by talking about something else to distract the person.
  • Look to peers to work out what they need to do.

 

What other problems can occur when a child has difficulties with following instructions?

When a child has following instruction difficulties, they might also have difficulties with:

  • Behaviour: The actions of a person, usually in relation to their environment (e. g. a child may refuse to listen to instructions and/or engage in another activity of their choosing).
  • Completing academic work (e.g. the child may misinterpret or fail to comprehend verbal or written instructions for classroom activities and are therefore unable to complete work and fail to meet the task requirements).
  • Planning and sequencing: The sequential multi-step task/activity performance to achieve a well-defined result.

 

What can be done to improve following instructions?
  • Eye contact: Get the child’s visual attention before giving them an instruction.
  • Single instructions: Give your child only one instruction at a time.
  • Simple language: Keep language simple and direct.
  • Break verbal instructions into parts: Instead of “Go and get your lunchbox and your hat and go outside”, say “Get your lunchbox. ” When the child has followed that instruction, say “Now get your hat” then “OK, now you can go outside”.
  • Repeat: Get your child to repeat the instruction to ensure that they have understood what they need to do (e.g. “Go and get your bag then sit at the table. What do I want you to do?’).
  • ‘First/Then’: Use this concept to help the child know what order they need to complete the command (e.g. “First get your jacket, then put on your shoes”).
  • Clarify: Encourage the child to ask for clarification if they forget part of the instruction or have trouble understanding what they need to do. Encourage them to ask for the command to be repeated or clarified (e.g. “Can you say that again please?”).
  • Visual aids (e.g. pictures, gestures, body language and facial expression) can be used to assist the child’s comprehension and recall of the instruction.
  • Visual cues can often be very useful to help the child to follow longer instructions as it provides them with something to refer back to if they are having difficulty remembering what they need to do. It also highlights the order in which they need to complete the instruction.

 

What activities can help improve following instructions?
  • Simon Says: Gradually increase the length of the command when playing this game (e.g. “Simon Says pat your head”; “Simon says first pat your head, then touch your nose”).
  • Robot game: Blindfold the ‘Robot’ (listener) so the child must listen very carefully to instructions to find something (e.g. go 3 steps forward, then 1 step to the right). This can be reversed so that the child has to give someone else the instructions.
  • Drawing games: Describe a picture that the child cannot see and they must try and draw a similar picture from your verbal instructions. Compare the two pictures at the end. Use previously drawn background scenes (e.g. street scene, park scene, shelves of a cupboard, rooms in a house). Take turns giving instructions about where to draw or stick on pictures of objects or people (e. g. ‘put the plate on the second shelf’).

 

Why should I seek therapy if I notice difficulties with following instructions in my child?

Therapeutic intervention to help a child with following instruction difficulties is important to:

  • Help a child to follow instructions within the educational setting (e.g. classroom instructions, academic task requirements).
  • Help a child to follow commands within social situations (e.g. playing games with peers, engaging effectively with individuals during out-of-school activities such as playing sport).
  • Help a child to understand and complete routine and unfamiliar tasks appropriately around the house or at school.

 

If left untreated what can difficulties with following instruction  lead to?

When children have difficulties with  following instructions, they might also have difficulties with:

  • Understanding instructions during social interactions with peers and unfamiliar adults.
  • Comprehending commands within academic tasks in higher levels of education.
  • Following instructions in the workplace, which impacts on task efficiency.

 

What type of therapy is recommended for difficulties following instructions?

If your child has difficulties following instructions, it is recommended they consult a Speech Therapist.

If there are multiple areas of concern (i.e. beyond just following instructions) both Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy may well be recommended to address the functional areas of concern. This is the benefit of choosing Kid Sense which provides both Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.

Child Not Following Directions: Causes and What To Do

What is Following Directions in Childhood?

Following directions in childhood is the ability to receive instruction from an adult and follow through with the task or complete the assignment. 

It may sound simple, but pretty complicated processes have to occur to actually follow directions.

Six Things a Child Needs to Do to Follow Directions 

1- understand language to know what the directions mean 

2- have the listening skills to hear what is being said 

3- have the focused attention to stick with the information and process it 

4- use working memory to hold that information in the brain for long enough to act on the direction

5- have the skills to follow through with whatever is being asked

6- be willing to comply behaviorally

For example, if a parent says ‘put away your clothes,’ a child may know what those words mean. A child may be listening when the instruction is given and may be able to focus attention and implement working memory to hold on to that instruction. If they do not have practice and experience with ‘put away your clothes,’ they may look at the pile on their dresser and just stare. Or, if it feels hard, they may just decide not to comply with that direction, even though they processed, understood, and can do it. 

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Symptoms of Inability to Follow Directions in Children

  • Puzzled looks: your child looks lost and may give you a puzzled look when given complex directions
  • Struggles with multi-step directions: your child is given three instructions and only completes the third item 
  • Needs constant reminders: your child might make comments like, “I didn’t hear you!” or “You never asked me to do that!” even when you gave the instructions with eye contact and provided wait time to be sure your child heard and processed what you said
  • Gets lost partway through a task: your child is given a specific task, and then you find they are looking at a picture, organizing toys, or just studying their fingernails instead of the task 
  • Long morning routine: your child may have been doing the same routine for two years, but you find they still forget the procedure of getting dressed, eating breakfast, and brushing teeth
  • Hearing from teachers that your child doesn’t listen: your child struggles when only given verbal instructions during the school day. Your child may rush through schoolwork without checking to see if they did the work right

Phases of Following Directions in Childhood 

At 9-12 months: A baby begins to identify gestures, to respond to ‘no’ and to understand to start looking for something when someone asks, ‘where is ___?’ [1] If your baby is not following your eye-gaze, pointing, or gesturing, you may have a reason for concern.

At 15-18 months: A toddler should be able to follow simple single-step directions such as, ‘Give me the ball.’ [1]

At 24-30 months: A toddler can follow related two-step directions. For example, ‘Close the book, and put it on the shelf.’ Children who are unable to follow simple instructions at this age may have a delay in comprehension skills.

At 42 months or older: A child should be able to follow two-three step unrelated commands such as, “Go get your shoes on, grab your backpack, and meet me at the door. ” [1] If your kindergartener cannot follow two-three unrelated directions, a delay may be present.

Difficulties with Receptive Language Skills

If your child seems behind on the developmental continuum, they may have difficulties with receptive language skills, attention, or memory. In this case, consider an evaluation for a developmental disability.

Causes of Not Following Directions in Childhood 

Clinically, we have six main causes for not following directions in childhood.

1. Receptive language (Communicating): If your child doesn’t understand the directions, they may struggle with receptive language. Difficulty with following directions can be due to a delay or disorder in receptive language, which means the child has trouble understanding or comprehending.

The term language delay means a child’s speech and language development follows the usual pattern and sequence but is slower than other children the same age. A language disorder is language development that is not following the typical pattern or sequence.

Receptive language in English Language Learners (ELLs): An English language learner will demonstrate improved receptive language skills as their vocabulary builds in English. This language acquisition process looks different from a true receptive language delay or disorder.

An ELL student without a disorder would not have problems in their primary language. If a receptive language delay or disorder were present, it would show up in all the languages a child speaks.

2. Auditory Processing: If your child doesn’t listen to the directions, they may struggle with auditory processing. As most directions are provided verbally to a child, they could be struggling to listen and process the information.  Children with language processing challenges or ADHD may have trouble with auditory processing. Keeping directions short and sweet and adding visual cues when you can help with this cause. For example, having a visual schedule of the morning routine and a step-by-step visual chore chart should help alleviate any difficulties processing those verbal instructions.

3. Attention (Focusing): If your child doesn’t pay attention long enough to hear the directions, they may struggle with attention. An attention deficit is a potential root cause of challenges with multi-step directions. If your child does not focus on the information, they will not hold the steps in memory long enough to complete them.

If the challenges are attention-related, a licensed professional should consider whether Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be relevant for your child. Children with ADHD often have trouble with directions due to challenges focusing. They may seem to need more help with daily tasks than other children. Children with attention deficits struggle with executive functions like organization and planning. Such difficulties can make following multi-step directions challenging.

Children with motor planning, attention, or sequencing problems have specific deficits that may interfere with following directions. These challenges could indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Often, children with autism seem to be in their own world and become internally distracted, which leaves less focus for the external environment. If your child is sitting on the floor, staring into space, they may be focusing on something in their own head. This tendency to be in one’s own world may cause difficulties following directions.

4. Memory (Remembering): If your child can’t remember the directions, they may struggle with memory. For example, when a child is given directions like, ‘Get your laundry, put it in the basket, and bring it downstairs,’ they have to remember the instructions to complete them. Procedural memory refers to the memory for tasks that we do all the time.

An example of procedural memory is driving a car. Instead of concentrating on driving a car, you may find yourself reviewing your grocery list, remembering what your kids’ activities are for the day, or thinking about what movie you might want to see this weekend. You can think about other tasks because the driving skill is a part of your procedural memory. Children who get stuck on tasks like tying their shoes or making their beds might be struggling with procedural memory.

Working memory is another area to consider. It is closely linked to focused attention. If a child cannot hold information in working memory, they may have a lot of difficulty with a multistep direction like ‘Get your laundry, put it in the basket, and bring it downstairs.’ You may get better results by breaking these directions into individual steps or adding a visual aid if they seem to, for example, wander upstairs, forget why, and sit down to build a Lego.  

5. Behavior (Behaving): If your child doesn’t want to follow the directions, they may struggle with behavior. Some children just don’t want to do what you say. If you sense that your child knows the directions, understands how to do them, and simply refuses, you may have a behavior problem on your hands. Psychologists refer to this issue as non-compliance. Here, there could be a need for more of a reward or reinforcement system and consideration of the key tasks and chores so you can work hard on those and build compliance skills. 

6. Ability or Skill: If your child doesn’t have the skill associated with the directions, they may struggle with that ability. Be sure that your child has the skill to do the task you are assigning. If not, break the task into manageable steps or do it with them. Asking a child to put away laundry may need to be broken down and modeled step by step if this is a new skill. Having a toddler ‘eat their cheeseburger,’ for example, may also need to be broken down. It may be overwhelming; thus, the child throws the food. If the cheeseburger is cut into smaller pieces to make it easier to eat, perhaps the child would give it a try. Always consider skill when giving directions, though this may not be the problem. 

What to Do About Your Child Not Following Directions 

It can be helpful to think about where the problem is occurring in your household.

What To Do If Your Child Doesn’t Understand the Directions

Work on language with your child by reading books together, identifying new vocabulary by going on walks, playing I Spy, naming things you see, etc. The grocery store is another great place to expand vocabulary and basic directions. A speech therapist can be a great resource if you have continued language concerns.

What to Do If Your Child Doesn’t Listen to the Directions

Use visual chore charts, such as a morning routine poster in the bathroom, and tie following this routine to immediate reward. A visual chart you develop together is excellent for a child who struggles to hear and process the information verbally. You can add stickers or smiley faces as immediate feedback.

What to Do if Your Child Doesn’t Pay Attention Long Enough to Hear the Directions OR Your Child Doesn’t Remember the Directions

For attention and memory, it is important to be consistent. Keep routines predictable, and help your child practice the sequence of steps. Break things into small parts and have your child do them one at a time. For working memory, give the instruction when the room is quiet, screens are off, and you have your child’s attention. If they continue to forget what to do, refer to a visual chart or make them a list depending on their age and reading level.

What to Do If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Follow the Directions

An immediate and meaningful reward is an important consideration here. An example of an immediate reward is “When you get your routine finished, I will give you your iPad.” 

Define what instructions you plan to give and be ready to follow through with enforcing and rewarding the task. If they don’t do it, they don’t get the iPad. Keep your list of rules short as you gradually build compliance and add new things. 

You want to not overwhelm yourself as a parent by having so many different expectations you need to reward and reinforce. If you have too many, you are more likely to set an expectation and let it slide. When you don’t follow through, you show your child they don’t really need to do what you say.

What to Do if Your Child Doesn’t Have the Skill Associated with the Directions

Start with two or three easy chores. Model and break those down for your child. Make sure you are clearly defining the expectation. Help them develop the skills to complete these chores. Practice with them until you know they understand how to do the task. 

What To Do About Following Directions at School

A student’s ability is an important consideration in school if they are reportedly not following directions. We want to be sure each child understands what is being asked of them and has a way to ask for help if needed.

Accommodations to Request at School 
  • Visual aids
  • Extra time to comprehend and complete tasks
  • Hands-on demonstration or modeling
  • Explanation of vocabulary terms to increase comprehension
  • Breaking down steps and providing help with sequencing
  • Verbal check-ins to ensure your child understands before initiating tasks

When to Seek Help for Following Directions Issues

When your child struggles significantly with following directions, it may be time to seek help. 

If your child is in an almost constant state of disharmony over completing tasks or difficulties following instructions, that is a sign they need help. 

If your child’s school regularly reports difficulties following directions, it could be time to get help. Generally, this help will come from a psychologist or ABA therapist.

Further Resources on Following Directions in Childhood

  • Speech-language pathologist: to provide therapy for receptive language problems and communication skills
  • Licensed psychologist: to diagnose associated disabilities such as autism or ADHD or behavior disorders and provide therapy
  • School psychologist: to help with academic or social challenges that may be associated with following directions
  • Special education teacher: to help with academic challenges that may be associated with poor ability to follow directions
  • Pediatrician: to diagnose any medical issues that could be impacting your child
  • Board certified behavior analyst (BCBA): to help teach your child how to follow directions, comply with rules, do chores, and succeed academically

Similar Conditions to Difficulty Following Directions in Childhood 

  • Auditory processing: it could be that difficulty hearing sounds and words correctly is impacting your child’s ability to follow directions
  • Receptive language: it could be that problems with oral language comprehension are impacting your child’s ability to follow directions
  • Sequential reasoning: it could be that a cognitive problem with doing step-by-step procedures is impacting your child’s ability to follow directions
  • Intelligence: it could be intellectual ability. It is important to consider fluency in cognitive processing. A child may not hear or encode information, which can impact the ability to follow directions
  • Non-compliance: it could be that refusal to follow instructions is a behavioral issue rather than a problem with understanding instructions
  • Attention problems: it could be that problems with attention interfere with following directions
  • Executive functioning: it could be that difficulties related to planning, sequencing, organizing information and carrying out a task on time are impacting your child’s ability to follow directions
  • Motor or sensory: it could be that your child struggles with the motor skills needed to follow instructions, such as tying shoes, kicking a ball, or sitting in a chair in the classroom
  • Depression: it could be that your child appears forgetful or distracted due to underlying feelings of sadness and emotional distress
  • General memory: it could be that your child has memory challenges in many areas that are impacting their ability to follow instructions

Reference for Following Directions

[1] Lewis, Ph. D., Jeanne, Calvery, Ph.D., Margaret, & Lewis, Ph.D., Hal (2002). Brainstars. Brain Injury: Strategies for Teams and Re-education for Students. US Department of Education: Office of Special Programs. 

Book Resources for Following Directions 

Speech and Language Milestones: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart.htm

Barkley, Russell A. (2013) Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. 

Dawson and Guare (2009). Smart but Scattered

Purvis, Karyn B., & Cross, David R., & Sunshine, Wendy Lyons (2007). The connected child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family.

Seigel, Daniel J. & Bryson, Tina Payne (2014). No drama-discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind.

Meiners, Cheri J (2005) Know and follow rules 

Meiners, Cheri J (2003) Listen and learn

Cook, Julia (2011) The worst day of my life ever!: My story about listening and following instructions.  

Cook, Julia (2012) Teamwork isn’t my thing, and I don’t like to share. 

Ludwig, Trudy and Barton Patrice (2018) Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!

Binkow, Howard (2008) Howard B. wigglebottom learns to listen.

How to complete "Blessings of Abundance" in the "About Ballads and Cups" event in Genshin Impact

the most important holidays of Monstadt (and the “birthday” of the game, concurrently). The event runs from September 29, 2022 to October 17, 2022, and the Festive Rush rewards can be redeemed until October 24, 2022.

In the challenge, you must find the hidden treasure barrels by following the instructions in the notes of the locals.

How to Start the Trial

A Fertile Blessing begins after you complete News from Afar, the first quest of Ballads and Cups. Head north from Springvale and talk to Annette near the bulletin board. She explains the Abundance Blessing tradition and directs you to the bulletin board where the first eight tips of the Abundance Basket are posted.

You can access hints from the event page at any time without having to go back to the board. You can find the baskets in any order, but we have listed them by serial number.

All locations - Phase 1

The first eight baskets are scattered around Springvale and the city of Mondstadt. Baskets of Abundance are barrels decorated with flowers and greenery, and once you get close enough, a chest marker will appear on the minimap.

1. Gift near the stage at the wine market

No hidden meaning in this first note. Head to the festival stage, near the Angel's Share kiosk, and behind it you'll find a basket.

This basket from Barbara contains:

  • 2 fragments of Varunada lapis lazuli
  • 20,000 Mora
  • Shop Decoration: Waiter Bird

2. Next to the Spring Fairy

The second basket might seem a little hard to get to if you're not familiar with Springvale. The spring fairy refers us to a small spring in the center of the village, next to the Court of Seelie and an arch decorated with flowers.

Inside this basket you will find:

  • 2 magic ores of enhancement
  • 20,000 Mora

3. Springvale's southernmost house

The clue basically says to look near the last house, heading south out of Springvale. The basket is hidden near the stairs on the side of the house away from the road. Follow the marker on the map if you can't find the chest right away.

This basket also contains:

  • 2 magic ores of enhancement
  • 20 000 Mora

4. Behind the shop in Mondstadt

The key to the next basket is the number of cats in the shop. The only place that fits the description is the Cat's Tail, next to the Good Hunter. Head up the street near the forge and you'll come across a basket near some barrels in a grassy area.

This one has the same reward:

  • 2 Mystic Ore Upgrades
  • 20,000 Mora

5. At the feet of Barbatos

Barbatos is another name for Archon Anemo, the patron deity of Mondstadt and the object of worship of Favonius Church. The giant statue outside the cathedral is by Barbatos, and the next Basket of Abundance is at the base of the statue.

Inside you will find:

  • 2 mystical ore upgrades
  • 20,000 Mora
  • Shop Decoration "Fragrance Basket"

6. Back gate of the angel's share

The keeper of the basket does not hide where he hid the basket. If you haven't been there yet or have forgotten where the bar is, Angel's Share is marked with a wine glass on your mini-map. Go behind the building to catch the basket and:

  • 2 mystical ore upgrades
  • 20,000 Mora
  • Super Special Prices for Window Display

7. The High Place in Mondstadt

The highest place in Mondstadt with a wonderful view is located on the roof of the Favonia Cathedral. It takes a little effort to get up there. If you're a beginner and don't have enough stamina yet, be sure to cook food that improves your climbing stamina.

Ember hid this chest, and inside you will find:

  • 2 Agnidus agate fragment
  • 20,000 Mora

8.

Favonia Knights Training Ground

The last basket is behind the Knights Headquarters in the training ground, where you may or may not destroy three dummies at once. This basket is from Noel, and inside the obedient knight placed:

  • 2 fragments of Prithiva topaz
  • 20,000 Mora
  • Bright aromatic landscape accessory

Abundance Basket Location - Day 2

On the second day of Fecund Blessing, you will travel back to the city of Mondstadt and head into the Whispering Forest. You'll also get some new shop decorations to spruce up your charity booth.

1. Souvenir Shop

The reference to "souvenir shop" is pretty obvious - it could only be the Mondstadt Gift Shop, located on the same street as the Adventurer's Guild. Go to the alley next to the store to find this chest.

It will give you:

  • Ordered queue in store designs
  • 20,000 Mora
  • 2 Mystic Ore Upgrades

2.

The venerable hotel in the city of Mondstadt

The venerable hotel Mondstadt is his only hotel, the Goethe Hotel next to the cathedral. Climb up the wall north of the teleport waypoint and the chest will be right there on the balcony.

Treasures inside:

  • Shop decoration: visible fragrance
  • 20,000 Mora
  • 2 magic ores of enhancement

3. Not far from the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius.

The windmill closest to the knights' headquarters contains the following basket. Head to the waypoint above the headquarters, jump over the battlements and slide down to the windmill scaffolding to claim the prizes.

She will give you:

  • Shop base: Blue Cider Lake
  • 20,000 Mora
  • 2 magic ores of enhancement

4. Where I Feed the Ducks at Cider Lake

The fourth basket is a little tricky if you don't interact with the NPCs often. The duck feeding place in question is north of the bridge leading into the city, and the basket is on the shore in the open.

Your blessing this time:

  • 3 wheat
  • 20,000 Mora

5. Lake Side Gate

Your next basket is in the cart by the gate near the NPC where you check your reputation in Mondstadt. The same sad knight who put him there is nearby, but, unfortunately, it will not work to cheer him up.

However, you can take his loot, which consists of:

  • 20,000 Mora
  • 2 magic ores of enhancement

6. Shrine of the Book Mage

The Book Mage in question is Lisa. Go to the library in Favonius Knights Headquarters - it's the door across from Jean's office - and you'll see a basket next to Lisa's desk.

This basket is from Fischl, unless the note already says so and she put it in the basket:

  • 2 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment
  • 20,000 Mora

7. Where do I usually go fishing

The seventh note contains a slightly cryptic clue, unless you remember Klee's story quest. Head to the Statue of the Seven Whispering Woods where the game starts and you'll see a cart in a cart on the south shore of the lake.

Inside you will find:

  • Large decor: Gift surprise
  • 20,000 Mora
  • 2 Agnidus agate fragment

8. Pier next to Cider Lake

The last basket is nearby. Head to the coast near the forest, where several Hilichurls have set up camp, and grab the basket.

This one is from Bennett and contains:

  • Front Shop Decor: Bon Appetit
  • 20,000 Mora
  • 2 Agnidus Agate Fragment

Abundance Basket Location - Day 3

- First Chest

This chest is located above Druff's house in Springvale, as he is the head of the hunters. Head to the waypoint north of Springvale and find the furthest house on the right side while looking at the map (marked with orange buildings). In one of these houses, you will see Draff and the chest will be highlighted on the rock directly above him.

- Second chest

Keya left the chest in the easiest place. Just go to the billboard next to Annette where you started this event to find it.

- Third chest

Teleport to the Forgotten Canyon dungeon with talent materials, located far below Springvale on the outskirts of Mondstadt. Once there, head northeast towards the waterfall leading to the waypoint in the middle. You will see this chest on one of the edges of this waterfall.

- Fourth Chest

If you have completed the initial quest involving Xiang Ling in Springvale, you will quickly locate this location. Teleport to the northern waypoint in Springvale and go to the first house on the right side while looking at the map. You will find a chest on the back side.

- Fifth Chest

Teleport to the Archon Statue in the Valley of the Wind and head towards the large tree next to it to find this chest.

- Sixth Chest

Teleport back to the Archon Statue in the Valley of the Wind and look southwest. In the distance you will see a small red tent where you will find this chest.

- Seventh Chest

Go to the main entrance to the Dawn Winery, this chest will be hard to miss.

- Eighth chest

To find the last chest, go to the house south of Dawn Winery. There is only one suitable in this direction, so you can't go wrong. The chest will be next to the house.

Review of the short film "Papers, Please"

On January 27, I was able to attend a press screening of the short film "Your Documents" based on the game Papers, Please. The film was created by MITRO graduates Nikita Ordynsky and Lilia Tkach. In this article, without spoilers, I will talk about the picture and whether the authors managed to convey the atmosphere of the checkpoint on the Arstotzka border.

Papers, Please is an immigration officer simulator in which the player decides whether to let those who want to cross the border through or not. To do this, you need to check passports, verify data, study entry permits, and so on.

I confess that I didn't like the mechanics of the game because of its monotony and some monotony. But Papers, Please has one feature that keeps the interest alive - the player becomes a cog in a large totalitarian political machine.

Within this system, you can act in different ways - try to help people, sacrificing your position, or follow the instructions of the party, not listening to the problems of random strangers.

This short film was produced with the assistance of game creator Lucas Pope. Production began after Lucas approved the script sent by Ordynsky, and then the pre-production process began.

The first thing that catches your eye when watching a short film is its authenticity. The creators approached the details with great attention, so in the picture you will see passports made exactly like in the game, and the checkpoint inspector's desk itself with all the necessary elements.

During the Q&A session, Lilia Tkach said that the authors searched for props for filming on various portals (including Avito), and what they could not find they did themselves, stylizing them to look like game elements.

The game takes place in a very colorful Arstotzk. The creators of the short film referred to this country with love and respect, trying to create an atmosphere as close as possible to the original.

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This is evident even in the film's soundtrack. Lucas Pope sent the original music that was used in the game, after which Nikita Ordynsky brought in a composer who wrote music for his previous films to work on the film.

The filmmakers slightly changed the music that sounded in the game so that it was familiar, but still different.

The main role in the film was played by actor Igor Savochkin (you could see him in such domestic films as Night Watch, Admiral and Leviathan). It is he who appears as an inspector at the checkpoint post, who needs to make difficult decisions: let or not let people through the border between the two countries, Kolechia and Arstotzka. After six years of war, a fragile peace has been established, and many rush to their relatives in Arstotzka, since they have not seen them for several years.

Igor Savochkin did an excellent job with his role, you believe in his inspector. Together with him, you doubt every decision, because you are not sure of their consequences - in this regard, the short film is as close as possible to the game.

In a few short sketches-situations, we were shown the main achievement of the game - the need to make difficult decisions that have unexpected consequences.

It is difficult to evaluate the acting of other characters, because in such a short film they are given very little time, but I remember a couple reminiscent of the Antegrian couple from the game, as well as the grandfather, referring to Georgi Kostav.

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The script of the film does not completely repeat any of the game's endings, but there are elements of some game arcs. Nikita Ordynsky and Lilia Tkach chose this path because they understood that many of the endings could not be correctly put into a short film.

And this is the most correct decision, because the film shows the cruelty of the game world, its fatalism. The picture is completely concentrated on the inspector, everything that is shown to us is the result of his decisions. Exactly like in many endings of the game.

One of my favorite elements of the shoot was the emphasis on the important boxes in the migrants' passports in the scenes where the inspector checks the documents. This technique is used several times, reminding viewers of all the columns that needed to be viewed in the game: gender, citizenship, date of issue, photo of a citizen, and so on.

The film is very short, about ten minutes long.

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