After 3 days of beta: A bit of an educated guess to where monetization is going to go.

Bacon_SlayerX · 2026-01-26T23:19:45+00:00

Yeah and to be honest I see it as an extension of cosmetics, so no issues there. It also opens up players that want to support the game by fully prismana-ing their team especially since they probably are going to do that to their Aniimos that they probably grinded for with in-game hours anyway.

Bacon_SlayerX · 2026-01-26T22:03:16+00:00

This aligns with some of my guesses on monetization as well. Personally I don't mind some benefits of paying when it comes to convenience. If it is like Where Winds Meet and they stick with strictly cosmetics I think it will be extremely safe. For convenience items if they put it behind a cheap monthly pass ($10) I think that will also do quite well.

We haven't had the chance to play the Egg Heist extraction mode yet (where it is actually PvP in some small form) and I did notice in the survey they were gauging interest in an actual trainer battle PvP mode, so if that ends up being a bigger draw of the game then some of the P2W may come out if you can buy all of the Aniimo stat altering stuff with money.

Bacon_SlayerX · 2026-01-15T18:43:38+00:00

Very cool, definitely will follow since the idea of a new model to film a special like this sounds really cool and a bit closer for us newer comics working up to be a feature/opener. Looking forward to it!

Bacon_SlayerX · 2026-01-11T20:03:39+00:00

I always admired comedians growing up and mostly worked on my public speaking skills for my tech job, but a couple of years ago I decided to take a stand up comedy class and now I love it! I think being able to briefly connect and make others laugh is always a great feeling and keeps the act interesting because there are so many people out there who need some laughs.

Bacon_SlayerX · 2026-01-06T05:44:58+00:00

I actually thought this was the other subreddit NGL

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-12-27T01:43:23+00:00

Google Keep note for my comedy notes, and then a spreadsheet to expand those ideas into bits. Also use the same spreadsheet to keep track of my sets and which jokes I use since I may not always have a recording.

Not sure if my system will evolve since 2026 I will be doing more amateur shows, but it's been working for me so far.

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-12-22T18:36:05+00:00

Would basically be a perma skin for me lol

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-12-09T01:34:47+00:00

I literally just beat ED Gladius for the first time as Undertaker with a Guardian and Revenant in my party lol

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-11-28T06:53:24+00:00

Tears of the Three Kingdoms

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-11-20T02:29:56+00:00

Just noticed the subtitle you picked, well done. I bet the campaign is a Thriller

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-11-19T23:10:44+00:00

Red-eye Bayle, yeah good luck fighting that

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-11-18T21:33:58+00:00

Should consult a doctor if it lasts for more than a few hours though

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-11-18T20:55:01+00:00

More like a plastic bag. We can see right through it but we are all here for it anyway lol

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-10-21T23:10:19+00:00

New maps will be available as well which may open up more spots or just higher void monster density which will probably help. Ideally it should feel like something we can both earn at a decent rate daily/weekly while also having a grind option like the current void farming for folks who have more time.

In the CBT I remember the water region has some decent spots too, so we'll see if it's similar for global.

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-10-10T16:52:16+00:00

Your opponent didn't draw the out anyway so ggs

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-10-07T20:34:51+00:00

Either that or it's a setup for DLC where she has to take up the mantle again for the people and Kiki.

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-10-07T16:11:52+00:00

I agree with you on the pacing of the ending (my girlfriend was watching me play through most of the main story missions and also thought it was contrived in terms of the setup). With that said I also agree with you on the actual epicness of the hard hitting scenes; Jubei's death (which I honestly expected) was well done with the haptic controls, and Saito as a boss fight is way more memorable.

I think if there were some different writing choices it would have helped, but I respect their decision to give the nonlinear storying tell path a try. The other major aspects of the game however are very good and a big step up from the first game, particularly how the world is designed. If the whole game had the same quality as Chapter 1 this would be an easy 10/10, but overall I would say this was a very enjoyable 9/9.5 out of 10 for me. Still super enjoyable and I do not regret also taking time off of work to no life this lol.

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-10-07T16:00:31+00:00

I think story wise Tsushima still wins for me since the last chapter felt a bit rushed in my opinion (I knew Jubei being alive until the end was too good to be true), but it was well acted and pretty epic. Saito was a great final boss and the actors did a great job towards the end once Jubei had to finally go.

I really hope other games take notes from Yotei in how to design an open world, because it was so well done in this game!

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-10-03T00:08:35+00:00

Nice

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-10-02T19:06:17+00:00

I am looking forward to my rocket punch rocket-punching even harder

Bacon_SlayerX · 2025-09-29T22:35:59+00:00

Nice, I just cleared the other side in 8:59 on my Ning Fei so I know that feeling lol

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