Chonghan Qin

Gaming

I'm sooooo passionate about games and have been playing them since primary school. I’m thrilled to share some of the best games I’ve played over the years, and I hope you find them as enjoyable as I did! Please let me know if you have any recommendations!

Favorite games

• Moba: League of Legends — my smurf is Master with a 73% win rate; main account is 700 LP — almost Grandmaster!
• Open World: Elden Ring — full achievement once the game was released!
• Battle Royale: Apex Legends
• Roguelike: Hades
• FPS: Valorant
• Sandbox: Terraria
• RPG: The Witcher 3
• Survival: ARK: Survival Evolved

Devices

Below are the devices I use to play games. This list will keep updating.

• Nintendo Switch (improved) — 2020
• PlayStation 4 Pro — 2021
• Nintendo New 3DS LL — 2023
• Custom-built PC — 2025
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
  • Motherboard: MSI MAG B650M Mortar WIFI
  • GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti NB EX 16GB-V
  • RAM: 64GB DDR5 6000 C28
  • SSD: 2TB TLC
  • PSU: 850W Gold Full Modular
  • Cooling: Deepcool 500S Digital (Air)
  • Case: Jonsbo Z20 Black MATX
  • Accessories: TL-S12 RGB 12cm ARGB x3
• Peripherals
  • Keyboard: ROG Azoth Blue
  • Mouse: Logitech G Pro Wireless
  • Monitor: Titan Army P27S
  • Headset: Apple Built-in / HyperX Cloud Wireless
  • Controller: XBOX Elite

My recent favorite book!

About the Book

This book (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) is written by Mark Haddon in 2003, an English novelist. It has won the Whitebread Book Awards for Best Novel and Book of the Year, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book, and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.

Jottings

Actually I haven't been reading for a considerable amount of time. Admittedly, this might be the first book I read (except for textbooks) in years. Here's the thing, I am currently doing internships in Hong Kong this summer and I am always keeping my eyes on screen both during work and after work (playing video games). My eyes are really tired and I need to find something to relax without phones, laptops, or any other electronic devices. Reading books quickly came across me. I have been hearing about this book for a long time and I decided to give it a try.

Reflection

Spoiler Alert: I will be discussing certain parts of the plot of the book in this section. If you haven't read the book yet and plan to read it, I suggest you skip this section. Christopher's journey begins with the investigation of a neighbor's dog's death, but it quickly unfolds into a deeper quest for understanding and self-discovery. His logical approach to life, reliance on patterns, and difficulty interpreting social cues highlight the challenges faced by individuals who perceive the world differently. Through Christopher's interactions, the novel examines the impact of secrets and lies within familial relationships, emphasizing the importance of honesty and communication.​

While the narrative provides valuable insight into Christopher's mind, it's important to acknowledge critiques regarding the portrayal of autism. Some readers and critics have expressed concerns about the accuracy and sensitivity of the representation, noting that the novel may reinforce certain stereotypes and overlook the diverse experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum. ​

Despite these critiques, the novel's strength lies in its ability to foster empathy and challenge readers to consider perspectives different from their own. By immersing us in Christopher's world, Haddon encourages a deeper understanding of the nuances of human behavior and the significance of embracing neurodiversity.​

written in 2024 July