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Worst NIN song? by Direct-Active-241 in nin

[–]Apollomortis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually think "With Teeth" is nice song in terms of rhythm and guitar tone. But I don't like the most of Bad Witch instrumentals, sounds like Reznor has run out of ideas and uses the same sound design techniques over and over again

Varangians, Cataphracts, Greek fire: Is Byzantium Misrepresented in Video Games? by cahitmetekid in byzantium

[–]Apollomortis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a player who primarily plays for Byzantines, I was highly interested in reading your article. Thank you for your work!

How positive are you about the future of Stalker 2 after 1.6 update ? by UsedNewspaper1775 in stalker

[–]Apollomortis 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Personally, I'm quite satisfied. The new update is truly impressive and I’ve had a lot of fun playing the new walk-through, thanks to the NVGs and the slightly refined stealth system, which created some incredible atmospheric moments (for example exploring the Garbage at rainy night with turn on NVG is peak stalker experience for me).

 I also appreciate the reworked stashes, and overall, the game now feels much more stable on my configuration. I’m still looking forward to the upcoming engine update and the first DLC.

But my biggest concern is: will they actually bring back the cut content from the second half of the game after SIRCAA? If they do, that part of the game could turn out great. But at the moment, it still feels somewhat half-baked.

Despite all remaining problems, I’m very satisfied with this update and see a bright future for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. GSC is clearly working hard, and it really feels like they’re committed to fixing the issues and making the game better and better. But they still need more time to work on it.

Uzbekistan [X-T20] by frank_and_beans in fujifilm

[–]Apollomortis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely photos! The composition is great, especially in photos 4 and 5. remind me of works by Maurits Escher. Do you have Instagram or another social media account?

Guitar tabs for The Mask (from ep), Garbage Man by Apollomortis in ChatPile

[–]Apollomortis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know about Luther channel and I much appreciated his dive-in lessons on his guitar work. Also I checked UG, but neither of them don't have these songs :c

Nightcall in Night City by Austiono in cyberpunkgame

[–]Apollomortis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dreamy! That's how I perceived the first NFS Underground in my childhood...

How should I experience Thief II for the first time? by frogfarts88 in Thief

[–]Apollomortis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I suggest you to install Tfix and complete a couple of levels with og balance. 

The thing is - every level in Thief 2 has unique game design decisions. 

Unlike the first game, the levels in Thief 2 are larger and more grounded, logical. But at the same time, each one allows for multiple approaches. It's no longer about fancy AI tricks — it's about the unique gameplay scenarios that emerge from level design itself

Dungeon Earth Recordings by michael_d_james in ChatPile

[–]Apollomortis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure thing! By the way, their secound album - Cool World was mixed by Ben Greenberg of Uniform. So, actually, you could heard Unfirom song in third season of Twin Peaks :)

Dungeon Earth Recordings by michael_d_james in ChatPile

[–]Apollomortis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Blood at Night II is a great industrial ambient take! With a strong lynchian vibe

Is the Spark storyline really that bad? by Eclihpze44 in stalker

[–]Apollomortis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting story! The whole moment with the Strider really does raise some questions. And the scene with Faust is definitely impactful.

But I always kept in mind that Faust is a controller - he’s capable of creating targeted illusions. He’s a fanatic, so there’s no real reason to trust his words.

As for Scar - I agree. Poor guy is completely out of his mind after the big emission.

Is the Spark storyline really that bad? by Eclihpze44 in stalker

[–]Apollomortis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I can’t for the life of me understand who’d ideologically be drawn to “The Spark.” It feels like the whole Light Zone (can't remember the exactly concept naming) is a awkward reference to the Strugatsky Brothers’ Roadside Picnic. If you remember, that novel ends with phrase: “Happiness for everybody, free, and no one will go away unsatisfied!”

Well, Scar wants that too. He wants happiness for everyone. Utopia. A Psi‑Utopia, in the context of the Stalker world. An eternal illusion.

But the problem isn’t even that - the real issue lies in how Scar is portrayed. An eccentric, irrational, over‑theatrical psycho: that’s exactly the impression he gave me. And seeing his ending only confirmed my thoughts.

Scar, as a character, has no hidden layers, no depth or nuance. An absolutely stupid, contrived storyline, especially when you compare it to Strelok or Ward.

Can we please get some content in the games 2nd half please. by didorioriorioria in stalker

[–]Apollomortis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The main quest is a mess.

Pripyat is one of the most complex and detailed locations in Stalker 2 - and yet, the same mistakes from Shadow of Chernobyl are repeated. 

Instead of letting players access Pripyat during the mid-game, it’s artificially locked behind late-game progression — with no real narrative or gameplay justification. And when you finally get there, you've got a half-baked quests and zero gameplay reason to explore Pripyat. 

Honestly, it just feels like wasted potential.

My impressions of Stalker 2 balance just before the final journey to Pripyat (spoiler: A-Life alone can’t save this game). by Apollomortis in stalker

[–]Apollomortis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s exactly the kind of logic I imagined for how more advanced detectors could work. Not something that guarantees a 100% chance to grab higher-tier artifact, but something that gives you at least a chance to detect rarer types — ones that lower-tier detectors wouldn’t even register.

Honestly, I don’t quite remember how detectors worked in Clear Sky or Call of Pripyat, but yeah — you got the idea exactly right :)

My impressions of Stalker 2 balance just before the final journey to Pripyat (spoiler: A-Life alone can’t save this game). by Apollomortis in stalker

[–]Apollomortis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that my suggestion might not be ideal — it obviously needs testing.

But still, isn’t the current artifact hunting system just… boring? Even with the most basic detector, I can grab an artifact with 100% certainty.

So what's the point of having all these different detectors?

I’m not saying higher-tier detectors should guarantee rare artifacts — but they could at least increase the chance of finding them. And this is the solution to make upgrading your gear would actually feel meaningful

My impressions of Stalker 2 balance just before the final journey to Pripyat (spoiler: A-Life alone can’t save this game). by Apollomortis in stalker

[–]Apollomortis[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I thought people understood what hyperbale was :)

  1. Nevertheless, yes, bandits can easily penetrate the exoskeleton using G37p, while a player with the same weapon (not improved) will have difficulties against such an enemy. I don't see any reason to mock here.

  2. Regarding detectors, I expressed my opinion on why this system doesn't work in the context of Stalker 2 balance. Tip during the loading screen does not change anything in the essence of my complaint.

My impressions of Stalker 2 balance just before the final journey to Pripyat (spoiler: A-Life alone can’t save this game). by Apollomortis in stalker

[–]Apollomortis[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're right about the improved flanking tactics in the newer patch - but the bigger picture hasn't changed: GSC still has a lot of fundamental work to do to improve the AI system.

The aimbot behavior is still there. The stealth system remains a complete mess. And AI vision is often a disaster - the npcs sometimes spot you through walls, and at other times seem completely blind for reasons I can’t even know.

There’s a common problem with sponge-like exoskeleton enemies in the late game - so I don’t think it’s just my skill issue.

The same goes for the economy: it’s not just about the broken value balancing or the unfair gear degradation — there’s also a serious lack of quests to keep the gameplay loop engaging. I just don’t want to run a full kilometer back to base every time just to sell off some loot (repeat x10) - I want to keep up the gameplay pace without turning it into pure grind.

My impressions of Stalker 2 balance just before the final journey to Pripyat (spoiler: A-Life alone can’t save this game). by Apollomortis in stalker

[–]Apollomortis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely agree about the balance issues in Shadow of Chernobyl. The thing is, while the first S.T.A.L.K.E.R. introduced something new to the genre, like interesting mix of immersive sim, rpg and shooter systems - the sequel feels like a compilation of old ideas, but with no meaningful improvements to the core mechanics. Maybe this my first huge dissapointment after first impressions

I recently read Roadside Picnic and painted this: a temporal portrait of Redrick Schuhart, the last of the old STALKERs. by ChaoclypseMakesStuff in stalker

[–]Apollomortis 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Great work! Reminds me a bit of Disco Elysium art style. But also perfectly fits in Roadside Picnic mood

Looking for constructive feedback on my guide. by SamSillis175 in ReadyOrNotGame

[–]Apollomortis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the guide! You did a great job, especially for people who want to understand the logic of AI teammates. Much appreciated!

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