Meet Arsene Murphy: An Artistic Seeker with a Passion for the Story

At Seekers Notes, our community is full of wonderfully passionate players, each with their own unique story. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Arsene Murphy — a talented artist, double bass player, and one of the game’s most enthusiastic fans from Southeast Asia. With a heart full of creativity and a deep love for Seekers Notes’ captivating lore, Arsene shares with us her journey, game strategies, and hopes for the future of our beloved game.

To start, could you please share a little about yourself? This could include your interests, background, and how you became a part of the Seekers Notes community.

Hi Hi Hi!!! I’m Arsene!! If you’re active in the official facebook group for Seekers Notes, you might have come across a couple of my drawings.. I love Informant!! He is everything to me ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪

As for a little bit about me.. I’m from southeast asia! I started drawing in 2018 and I play an instrument as part of an ensemble as a hobby — the double bass ^.^ I listen to a wide range of music.. the current genre i’ve been listening to is electronic noise rock ♡

I became a part of the community because I really wanted to connect with people!! since i’m on the younger side on the range of people who play this game, there aren’t a lot of people around me who are interested in the gameplay that Seekers Notes has.. so I’m really happy being active in the community!! Everyone’s so kind and I really enjoy being around people who share the same enthusiasm that I have for Seekers Notes

Can you share how you first discovered Seekers Notes, and what initially drew you to the game?

According to the appstore I apparently got it in 2020! I do not remember this. my experience with the game has been very on and off, but I remember that I initially got interested because of the beautiful art and it still stands true today…!

I used to play it just for the gameplay, for the sake of leveling up, but I accidentally wiped all of my progress and so I decided to get back into it and halfheartedly read the lore for fun until I was doing the clock tower quest with informant and when he said “There, now your hands are safe” upon finding gloves and something just clicked…! It was so kind for a man who looked so guarded ! That was really when I decided that I really loved him .. and my love for him has just grown more and more as time passed (๑>◡<๑)

Throughout your time with Seekers Notes, has there been a particular event or update that you found especially impactful or enjoyable? What aspects of Seekers Notes do you find most enjoyable and engaging?

I really enjoyed Old Favor !! Frosty Alley was a really great location as of recent ^.^ As opposed to many others I’ve seen, I actually quite prefer the locations that are more dark because it really goes into the mysterious and mystic feel that seekers notes initially was. Obviously.. I also enjoyed it because Informant was in it too 💗 I wasn’t expecting him to show up (even though I should have !!!) and I got SOOO excited i immediately took a screenshot to tell all my friends about it ♪( ´▽｀)

As for the most enjoyable part, it definitely has to be progressing in the story, I’m someone who’s incredibly invested in the story, especially when it comes to informant.. my favourite mini event would of course be Defenders of The Light…! My hobby is clicking on Informant when I’m playing the game it’s like i’m bothering him hehe..

As an experienced player, do you have any strategies or tips that you would recommend to new players trying to navigate through the game's challenges?

Usually what i’m all about is maximising the usage of things so when the new update rolls in with the 2 hour energy i usually try to open the game before 6 so i’ll get 3 hours in total because of the 8pm free energy

I know that it gets a little boring when you have to play for hours at a time because of the repetitive motion so, usually i either have an essay video, a podcast or just music i like to lip sync to while i’m playing and it makes it a lot more fun that way ^__^

i’ve been getting really busy lately but i used to pace myself when finishing an event, so i’d try to get enough access passes to get to detective and play until there, then get enough passes for 50% and play through and then get the last 50% and finish emerald mystery with that

How has playing Seekers Notes influenced you personally? Have you developed any skills or friendships through your time in the game?

I feel like a conventional answer for this would be how one has gotten better at picking up details due to the nature of the game, however, for me, I’ve actually found myself being better at analysing text through Seekers Notes! My love for Informant has led me to want to understand him and his motives, so I’ve gone over the things he has said (I take screenshots everytime he shows up) and taken the time to really dissect and analyse his words. It’s especially surprising because before getting into Seekers Notes, I wasn’t really the kind of person to analyse something so deeply, so I suppose you could say that it has really changed me..! :-]

My favourite part about this is when I would have a written analysis or speculation about an aspect of him, only for me to be proven correct as the story progresses..?! It’s a skill I never thought I would have possessed.

Could you share a memorable moment or achievement from your time playing Seekers Notes that stands out to you? What made it special?

I think every memorable moment I’ve had playing Seekers Notes would be whenever something big is revealed about Informant, because then I would get to pick his behaviours apart and it is my absolute favourite thing in the world to think about his inner workings and being able to type it out …!! and especially for the impactful parts of his story, I have had to sit at my table and simply . . . simmer in my thoughts of what just unfolded. . . the writing can be really impactful!!

How has this community enriched your gaming experience?

The community has been so welcoming!! everyone’s always eager to share the tips and strategies that they use. Some may not work for me, but I think it’s really fascinating to see what different people use in playing Seekers Notes for example when it comes to ancient cards, everyone has a different method to checking the cards and i think it’s really cool 😊 Not to mention SunnyReads !!! Shoutout to her extremely helpful and entertaining videos!! yay!!

As we approach the 10th anniversary of Seekers Notes, what are your hopes or expectations for the future of the game and its community?

I HOPE I CAN MARRY INFORMANT!!!

Okay, but for a serious answer, i hope he gets a fullbody sometime soon… I’m always wondering what kind of boots he has on or how long his coat actually is.. I hope he gets new speaking sprites!!! i think he’s very cute .. he deserves it. Also i hope you guys revive Anna’s Podcast on your youtube!! I would love to have informant to make an appearance there and YOU KNOW … HIS VOICE AND EVERYTHING …. 💥💗

I don’t have many expectations for the community because I think it’s absolutely lovely as it is ♡

Is there anything else you would like to share about your Seekers Notes journey, or any message you’d like to relay to fellow players?

Everybody should love forever!!! love so deeply, so wholeheartedly and so unabashedly!! (๑>◡<๑) love will prevail and as long as I have my love for Informant, I know that everything in the whole wide world will be okay!!

Thank You, Arsene!

We’re incredibly grateful to Arsene for openly sharing her heartfelt journey and insights with us — her passion truly brings a special light to the Seekers Notes community. Join the Seekers Notes family on Facebook, connect with fellow players, and start uncovering the magic that lies beneath the surface today!