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Post by lusitano on Mar 15, 2017 9:05:20 GMT -5
I played TF2 for so many hours, definitely above 1k hours in it. I absolutely loved to play Soldier, rocket jumping and using the market gardener (This gives you a pretty good idea of what is www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmgDSKOQOjg). It involved a lot of little things, like the technique of rocket jumping (that's firing on your own feet, jumping and crouching at the same time to fly, you gain tons of movement but sacrifice a bit of your own health), strafing mid air, chaining rocket jumps. It was complex, but so much fun to do and if you do it right enough, you can whip out your market gardener shovel and guarantee 195 dmg, which killed 7 of the classes instantly. It was the reward. High risk, high reward!
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Post by sonofblashyrkh on Mar 16, 2017 8:12:43 GMT -5
Lots of Overwatch. Going to invest more time in competitive instead of arcade and quick play this season. Was looking to get into Overwatch after Battlefield. Can I come in knowing nothing and still have fun? The game looks like a lot of fun but I am scared of all the meany competitive people. You can easily have fun and learn the game without playing competitive mode. I didn't play competitive during seasons 1 and 2 so that I could better learn the game. Most of season 3 I just played arcade mode because it is tons of fun and I wanted to get as many special event boxes as I could during Christmas and Chinese new year. People are pretty casual in quick play and trolls are usually team up against in chat. You can always leave the voice channel if people are being immature. You don't need as much communication if you arent playing competitive. If you get the game you can add me and we can group up to help you learn. I subscribe to YourOverwatch on youtube for help learning the game if you want to learn the basic skill sets, strategy, and lingo. I wouldn't worry about the meta because it's really only relevant at gold lvl competitive and above if even that low
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Post by thekeeper on Mar 21, 2017 11:54:31 GMT -5
Have finally played this after almost fifteen years since seeing it in Blockbuster for rent. I know this game is notorious for being underdeveloped and most people think it's generally bad, but I don't think it's that bad at all (and I don't think I'm coming from the nostalgia perspective since I never actually played it, if anything I should be hyper-critical). From positive reviews and discussions I've read about it, the nostalgia factor has too much of a pull in people's positivity and critique of the game. I might categorize it as a minimalist RPG, which may seem like an unsuccessful feat. It draws more on 8 bit rpgs than from 16 or 32, so it's definitely less nuanced than most RPGs around this time and a lot before it. I think one of the definite positives of the game is it's strange atmosphere. Some of the areas are very nice looking (Limelin, Normoon), while others are fairly boring (the outerworld fields), but everywhere you go is still quite memorable. It has a unique battle system that some people don't like, but no one seems to mention that it requires aiming and even physical dodging even though it's still turn based. I don't mind the battles at all, but I agree that the random encounter mechanics are a bit off. There is a general 'odd' feeling throughout that I like and find in a lot of zero-budget indie rpg games, so it's strange I get that feeling from an older console RPG (King's Field has that same feel, too). There are some things you come upon that aren't explained, overly elaborate character models who don't reoccur at any other time, long winding bridges and tunnels void of activity; it's just different. I've read a fan theory that the whole game is a strange delusion world that you've created to deal with the disappearance of your father. The whole 'dream/illusion world' is a common game conspiracy trope, but the atmosphere isn't far off from that. Has anyone else played this?
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Post by andrewwerdna on Mar 21, 2017 17:54:08 GMT -5
I also rented it from Blockbuster way back when. I hated it though and barely played it at all. Many years later I played it on an emulator and really wanted to get into it, because as you said its got a cool and unique visual aesthetic (and I'm definitely nostalgic for n64 graphics), but nope, still couldn't play more than an hour or two. I think a big part of the problem is that I dislike JRPG style combat, it just breaks the immersion for me every time and feels very tedious.
I might try it again at some point though because the weirdness of it does appeal to me.
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Post by kaptaincarbon on Mar 21, 2017 18:25:45 GMT -5
Was looking to get into Overwatch after Battlefield. Can I come in knowing nothing and still have fun? The game looks like a lot of fun but I am scared of all the meany competitive people. You can easily have fun and learn the game without playing competitive mode. I didn't play competitive during seasons 1 and 2 so that I could better learn the game. Most of season 3 I just played arcade mode because it is tons of fun and I wanted to get as many special event boxes as I could during Christmas and Chinese new year. People are pretty casual in quick play and trolls are usually team up against in chat. You can always leave the voice channel if people are being immature. You don't need as much communication if you arent playing competitive. If you get the game you can add me and we can group up to help you learn. I subscribe to YourOverwatch on youtube for help learning the game if you want to learn the basic skill sets, strategy, and lingo. I wouldn't worry about the meta because it's really only relevant at gold lvl competitive and above if even that low Yo im in. Its really fucking fun. Im playing on my freinds account so no name as of yet but wooo dog is D.Va really cool to play. What is a good starter pack for each of the classes. Been sort of lost when it comes to anything other than tank.
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Post by Ananoriel on Mar 21, 2017 19:36:11 GMT -5
I started playing Fallout 4 last week. Got it a year ago, but it never worked on my old computer. And now it works, it feels really like Skyrim with guns, and not much of an RPG. The only thing I really like is building up settlements, that is where all my playtime goes in I feel. I loved the old Fallout games though, but this doesn't feel very Fallout-ish when it comes to gameplay.
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Post by dungeonsnake on Mar 22, 2017 12:03:58 GMT -5
I played a little of Breath of the Wild, the new Zelda game, on a friend's console. It seems really cool. It reminds me of the original Legend of Zelda. It might not be the most traditional Dungeon Synth-y game but I think many Dungeon Synthers would enjoy it.
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Post by sonofblashyrkh on Mar 22, 2017 12:55:34 GMT -5
I played a little of Breath of the Wild, the new Zelda game, on a friend's console. It seems really cool. It reminds me of the original Legend of Zelda. It might not be the most traditional Dungeon Synth-y game but I think many Dungeon Synthers would enjoy it. I've played about 10 hours on my friend's switch and I agree. I like it a lot
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Post by sonofblashyrkh on Mar 22, 2017 13:02:35 GMT -5
You can easily have fun and learn the game without playing competitive mode. I didn't play competitive during seasons 1 and 2 so that I could better learn the game. Most of season 3 I just played arcade mode because it is tons of fun and I wanted to get as many special event boxes as I could during Christmas and Chinese new year. People are pretty casual in quick play and trolls are usually team up against in chat. You can always leave the voice channel if people are being immature. You don't need as much communication if you arent playing competitive. If you get the game you can add me and we can group up to help you learn. I subscribe to YourOverwatch on youtube for help learning the game if you want to learn the basic skill sets, strategy, and lingo. I wouldn't worry about the meta because it's really only relevant at gold lvl competitive and above if even that low Yo im in. Its really fucking fun. Im playing on my freinds account so no name as of yet but wooo dog is D.Va really cool to play. What is a good starter pack for each of the classes. Been sort of lost when it comes to anything other than tank. Lucio is great for heals and speed boost. He is getting some significant changes right now in the PTR but that shouldn't matter to you. Since you have other fps experience try soldier for dps. Pharah is really fun too and one of my mains but you have to be good at flying and hitting with her rockets. I absolutely love Genji but he is a harder character Junkrat is fairly easy and fun to learn for damage and defense. Tjorbjorn is easy to learn for defense and turrets as well. Symmetra is really powerful but I suck with her. Some may say she is fine for beginners because of her current power but idk if I agree. On the ability screen for each character they are ranked 1 to 3 stars based on difficulty. Use that as a guide. Practice in the shooting range, against AI, and in quick play to get used to each characters kit. Playing against other noobs makes it easy to learn. Use YourOverwatch youtube video guides to learn how to use them. Or just run in and have fun
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Post by thekeeper on Mar 27, 2017 10:54:25 GMT -5
I also rented it from Blockbuster way back when. I hated it though and barely played it at all. Many years later I played it on an emulator and really wanted to get into it, because as you said its got a cool and unique visual aesthetic (and I'm definitely nostalgic for n64 graphics), but nope, still couldn't play more than an hour or two. I think a big part of the problem is that I dislike JRPG style combat, it just breaks the immersion for me every time and feels very tedious. I might try it again at some point though because the weirdness of it does appeal to me. Beat it this weekend. Not really worth revisiting unless it's purely for the 'this game is weird' experience. Level wise I was way under-powered, but since leveling Earth and Water makes you practically invincible once they're leveled about 75% to max, the whole game took about seven hours to complete. Actual game mechanics-wise, you may as well play something else, but it's a interesting experience. I still loved the atmosphere and strange areas. Aidyn is another N64 rpg I never played. Seems pretty weird as well.
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Post by thekeeper on Mar 29, 2017 10:42:54 GMT -5
I've recently learned about Shepherd's Crossing on PS2 which I'll pick up soon enough. Got it brand new and sealed for $11. I'm already into the second season. The game moves simultaneously very fast and very slow. Sunny seasons are 30 days, dark seasons are 20 days (things don't even grow in the 'winter season', aptly called 'no grass'), but most vegetable crops take at least 10 days to grow. Some days you won't have much to do but feed an animals and wait for things to grow. You pass the days manually whenever you want, so you work as much as you need/can before passing a day. There's no money and everything is acquired through trade, spoils from a hunt, or farmed on your own. The bartering system is interesting and kind of forces you to grow a lot of different things and weigh your options against time, requires some planning on what barter chains you'll follow. Trying to grow wheat now but Acorn (autumn) is approaching and the wheat probably won't sprout in time (takes like 28 days to fully grow). There are five chapters where your goal is to acquire/grow one thing. First was cabbage, this one is wheat. My farm has been ravaged by wild pests twice already, destroyed my wheat sprouts I had. Currently growing cabbages and raising rabbits and marmots. I have one chicken but she can't lay eggs until I get a rooster. I have a terrier to hunt with me. Pretty enjoyable game, but definitely not as lax or easy as it's been made out to be. I'd recommend it if you like farming or planning-oriented games.
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Post by andrewwerdna on Apr 1, 2017 18:47:08 GMT -5
That sounds pretty cool. If I had a PS2 (and a tv) I'd definitely give it a shot.
I pretty much did all I wanted to in Stardew Valley, so then I immediately moved on to Sims 4, and now I'm just as addicted to that, haha. That's why I haven't been posting very much. I'm sure I'll resume activity on here once that passes. I've been playing the Sims since the first one came out, I'm a long-time fan of the series, though I definitely have my complaints. Sims 4 is especially lacking in some areas, namely the surrounding town seems to just be static and lifeless, while the Sims 3 had "story progression" so there was all sorts of stuff going on not just with the family you're running. That's a problem for me because with the Sims 3 my favorite thing to do was to empty out the town of all the generated Sims and fill it with a bunch of weirdos, and then see how they turn out after mixing for generations. There are mods that fix that to some extent in Sims 4 but it requires a lot of fiddling. Also, I have to say, I really hate the soft stylized brightly-colored aesthetic, that seems to have gotten worse with every subsequent game, but I'm sure that's what most Sims players appreciate. I would love to see a Sims game with realistic textures, bring on the uncanny valley.
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Post by Ananoriel on Apr 2, 2017 5:03:46 GMT -5
I played a lot of Sims when I was in high school. I even was a moderator on a Dutch simsforum for several years. But I dropped the Sims 4 because of the reasons you mentioned. I also disliked that it didn't matter which traits you got, all sims ended up the same, with the same creepy smile on their face. It became very dull, I liked the weirdness and humor from the Sims 1 and a bit of 2. And that is almost all gone. It is also because my taste has changed with the years. There are moments where I reinstall sims 1, and play that one. It is a challenge to keep sims happy in that version, and it still has the weird things in it which I love.
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Post by andrewwerdna on Apr 2, 2017 20:40:00 GMT -5
While I certainly prefer the visual aesthetic and the music of the first game, I can't really play it for very long anymore. The fact that the kids will never grow up and proceed to the next generation makes it feel kind of pointless. And the second game is great, but nothing changes outside of your active lot. I think the third game is probably the best one, especially when you use the NRaas StoryProgression mod, controlling the flow of the whole neighborhood, and letting the genetics of all the freaks you've made automatically pass down the lines is just endlessly fun to me. I get real sick of just controlling one family, succeeding at the job, building the house, looking after needs, building skills, etc.; it gets old, but when it's in the context of a bizarre eugenics project it's so much more interesting. You can do this with Sims 4 as well, with the MC Command Center. While I think 3 was the better game, because the story progression was a lot more advanced in the vanilla game and with the mods, but there are things I like about 4. I didn't like the traits and emotion system at first, I thought the traits were too streamlined and simplified, but after playing for a while I think maybe it was simplified so that they could make the interactions more complex, because I'm finding that after playing for quite awhile I'm still often surprised by their behavior. I think there's a lot more depth in each trait than there was in 3. Also the addition of clubs in the Get Together expansion pack is excellent. It's so powerful that it can basically be like cheating depending on how you use it, but it's not like there's any real challenge in 4 anyways, you got to make your own fun.
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Post by nahadoth on Apr 3, 2017 7:19:22 GMT -5
Right now I'm on-again-off-again with the remastered FFX on my vita. A while ago I made a conscious decision to not have consoles in my house because I was never getting snything done, and so I have temporarily solved that with the Vita, which means I can't marathon play a game for 5 hours at a time, but still have something to play relatively current games with. Before that it was Darkest Dungeon, which was addictive and quite frustrating.
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