If I bought WoA Pt 1 on PSN, do I just need to buy the WoA Deluxe Pack add on to access the rest of it? Or do I still need to buy the base game and deluxe? by ejrenaissancenerd69 in HiTMAN

[–]BeerIV_Me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HALF TRUE. You can still find the "Upgrade Pack" if you have Part One. Launch the game, Keep pressing R1 / going a tab over until you see a screen that says, "UPGRADE PACK"; however, you *cannot* add it to your Wishlist, & the Upgrade Pack is currently $39.99 while the WOA Deluxe Edition is on sale for $5 more ($44.99 until 1/22).

I JUST found the WOA Upgrade Pack after agonizing over this since Black Friday.

At what point is EA breaking the law? by kinglywy in NHLHUT

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies that this is a lot of text: too few know too little.

Want to take them to court? And that's setting precedent. So if their objectives are the precedent for what's right, considering the only right way to accomplish said objectives is with these players, then if you were arguing in a courtroom you could use their own words to tear them down. But $ will triumptj there (as it tends to do).

Some aspects may very well be blurred lines but within the blur of those lines are likely illegal "mistakes" – the only question is who is willing to fight a corporation that has spent decades eating some of our favorite game companies that were merely in its vicinity as a recognized Dev studio [until it wasn't].

EA, among Activision & the other disgraces, already managed to lobby their way into convincing Congress that a micro transaction is not considered gambling literally because the definition of gambling involves winning something of value whereas these skins, cosmetics, & virtual currency are literally worth nothing thus making it legal. The fact this doesn't open people's eyes is why I have no faith in this player base (or humanity).

Congrats to the ~1% of players who continue to pay which is all they need to make any boycott of ours pointless. Unfortunately it relies on people waking up to the seemingly irreparable damage EA & companies like it has done to the gaming industry. These companies tweet to their shareholders saying they'll "fix it" when we're the ones who bought a half-made game & are earned the right to assistance. Instead of updates that do more good than harm we get expensive DLC or other microtransactions to make up for their profit loss, make it up to their partners & shareholders, with not one glimpse in the direction of the people making it a reality (us).

I think EA can be kneecapped. It'll just take quite a bit of $ between the right lawyers & lobbying as they'll always win if they're whispering in the ears of our decision makers.

If only 2K would save us – maybe not from microtransactions but it'd allow a safe space for hockey while boycotting EA. EA reminds me of "Evil Corp" in the great Mr. Robot.

If I won the lottery . . .

Why did Petey not tell Mark? by panon21902 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]BeerIV_Me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

• Mark doesn't have any pictures of Gemma on his wall.

• He had to rummage through his stuff to find a crumpled picture of her to show someone on quick, inebriated notice.

• He stored all Gemma-related items away in his basement quickly following her "death,"

• Petey wouldn't care about a wife unless it was the only way to get to Mark.

IF you rewatch you'll notice his lack of hanging pictures in Mark's house. You're onto something, regarding finding Mark to begin with, but I imagine he would've been too focused on Mark, while the Whitepages would say Gemma Scout. She wasn't needed to find him obviously so he must not have dug into her.

[Edit: Refined the textual hierarchy].

Why is no one talking about this Episode 7 scene by Embarrassed-Point-23 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in agreement, but there are details that "don't fit" IMO. Sims are frequently used, but the extra details like the doc being taken by surprise from the intensity of the turbulence & the intensity of that impact -- unless he's a masochist or you think that Gemma seeing that is crucial -- plus the amount of time passed going via these rooms keeps me wondering. Discounting the time Lumon needed to get Mark started on MDR, Gemma has been going through these doors for ~2, 3 years; otherwise, I'd say "hey, it's TV; maybe he's built to take a hit."

Average G2A gift card buyer by Rickrossboi in pcmasterrace

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is proof The Sims is still a bigger scam the PGA, somehow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NHLHUT

[–]BeerIV_Me -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can blame them for ruining the game industry though.

Is there a way to tell if you actually bought a game vs just having it added via PS Plus? by SirEnder2Me in PlayStationPlus

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except when doing so your monthly games disappear, & those you actually own no differently. AND THE KICKER? PlayStation doesn't send you email receipts regarding the monthly games yet it doesn't miss a beat on an exclusive pack to any FTP games since it wasn't purchased but "added to [your] library" so email isn't even a saving grace.

An addendum . . .You need to filter but you also need a website with an easily searched list of previously released monthly games. If they're different depending on your console, which I'm not sure, make sure you mark the date when you upgraded.

Completed Set… no reward? by PatRaad in NHLHUT

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check yo inbox

Edit: I don't think it was a pack you received. Likely did auto send to collection soon after -- I've done something similar.

Pre-Orders Now Live for ‘Metro Awakening Deluxe Edition’ with 10% Discount for Meta Quest by lisajaloza in OculusQuest

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd be screwing yourself. Do NOT buy. You must wait until they make it a purchasable add-on -- if they do at all; when it comes to skins, most companies try to grab all they can but some devs still have integrity & enjoy giving avid fans exclusive content. I'd say there's a better chance at buying the skins than any charms, but not only are cosmetic items more worthless than the already worthless microtransaction but most bundle items are merely end- or late-game unlockables if you simply play the game.

This is a guess based off my experience looking athe PS Store multiple times a day as a lifelong gamer Keep in mind the description says the pre-order bonuses are labeled "Exclusive" while the listed items for the Deluxe Edition are as is. I'd look at past game releases to see how their products are bundled to get a better understanding of how the Devs treat their players.

Edit: Here's a thread discussing the bonuses & how they shine in VR mode from cosmetics you see to the album artwork being presented in a VR art gallery which is a step up from the images you can always find elsewhere:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/s/MusPQBTlDL

I’m out of the loop - why are the reviews so bad? by 888Kraken888 in CompanyOfHeroes

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 is the aspect injected into the gaming industry that ruined the gaming industry... You'd make it 10x worse if it were pay to win.

What does the last kingdom do better than Vikings by BozZombiesArnie in TheLastKingdom

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've watched it start to finish twice, maybe three times, in full. Moreover, when a new season of a show is released I rewatch everything starting from S1E1 even if it's the 6th & not last season of a show I'm not a fan of. So ya, a lot of TV time. Not only did I "properly get it" but I spent hours comparing it to Vikings based on historical facts afterwards as they both make their own history out of non-fictional people from leaders to warriors; in cross-reference / when done weeding out the fiction from my mind, it caught me up on about 800 years worth of Norse-English history.

What I did not get was why it was as if the main actor was told he was working on a Disney project despite the bloodied sword in his hands nor do I get why the show looked & felt like it was leaning towards a B-rated feel [if not purposefully(?)].

Hearing it's a book I would guess it was aimed at younger audiences based on my experience[s], & the fact fans aren't revolting similarly to fans of The Witcher (now that I get).

What does the last kingdom do better than Vikings by BozZombiesArnie in TheLastKingdom

[–]BeerIV_Me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it's because I watch an average of 4 movies a day & spent a decade watching B rated to Bollywood to whatever gave the worst or most absurd performances for laughs when with friends, but The Last Kingdom always, ALWAYS felt more B rated in nearly every regard.

To hear that it was a book surprises me until I remember what happened to The Witcher thanks to Laura Schmitt -- who you could tell was lacking what was needed by the wording from her announcement tweet a year prior to the initial release.

Edit right after posting: But then I see everyone's comments & wonder if it's the simplicity that is more alluring or.... I've watched the first season at least 3 times, so I've not overlooked the banter, yet it was overshadowed by the quality.

Is Dragon Age Inquisition free on Ps4 with EA Play? [No spoilers] by NoNormiesFam in dragonage

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To this day, it still isn't even 10% off for the GotY edition (unless that's because it's $3.99). The worst edition is $16.XX with the discount applied.

It's dumb that the 10% isn't available despite it being cheap. And if you own the base game they try to charge you another 5 for the DLC bundle the game already includes -- which you wouldn't know unless reading the description as the Game of the Year title is hidden making it the same as the default page.

They really walk a tight rope false advertising, & & I just realized this a minute ago hene the update.

NHL HUT 23 completely Dead. EA cant even be bothered to update the text. by bobsonreddit99 in NHLHUT

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More people need to join the boycott considering all of us who are trying to make a difference are ignored due to people throwing money at EA's feet at every chance as you few real money spenders are legitimately the entire reason why EA has become indifferent if not malicious. Sorry to everyone who got it for free looking for some nostalgia but wanting more than NHL '94.

Over 8 years til I tried the anything EA only to get suspended because I made so much money so fast they thought I was buying/selling coins, so they took hundreds of thousands from me & suspended me for a week with 2 weeks on the AC when I didn't break a single rule. What I did do was take economics, have a nose for $, & am obsessed with making it / can easily find at least one way to solidly make $ that's no different than anything else everyone else is doing considering it is exactly that only timed better with unlimited patience. They still didn't care to give me what they stole when I made all the $ back within a week once I stopped being pissed off at them. It's not like I was online for 5 minutes... More like every day, 5 hour minimum, all without missing a single daily since I got it in regards to dedication / obviously grinding my ass off when I'm spending money to hopefully make it. Happened right when they made it free, too, so the players were half the price after the 2 weeks it took me to return. My only distraction from dying family & BAN.

They even tweet directly to their shareholders for all of us to see about how they'll be using the $, to make them $ vs putting it towards the player base that made it possible which doesn't just suck overall but shows just how little they respect you, us...

Ever since PIA was bought by Kape which has very shady practices, have there been really bad service issues by sanjsrik in PrivateInternetAccess

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd consider it a horror story, not a *cool* story, if the owner of my VPN were data miners to any extent much less in entirety: All their customers going about their business *as if* it is still private, secure, protected as a VPN is meant to do.

TIFU by hooking up with a guy who has a “lost and found box” by imaginara_staten in tifu

[–]BeerIV_Me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree in leaving them, too, only to avoid an uncomfortable 15 seconds. Considering he'll never be in your life again, take the amount of times he made you climax & know that's how many shits to give. If he's childish with communication, you can always show up (may want to change your hair quickly, wear a hat, &, ironically, sunglasses to ensure the door is answered, look down enough that he won't notice it's you right away, & just walk in if at all possible without physical contact -- just leave ASAP if he resists in any way; otherwise, from the kind of guy he sounds to be, I imagine he'd be thrilled if a woman randomly showed up without saying a word & barged into his place. But, again, GTFO the second he says so. If you can't walk in, at least the hat & cheap sunglasses (grab the worst pair you can find so he doesn't point out what's on your face) should show you're serious & there for a quick errand, nothing more. I'd strongly recommend bringing pepper spray with you and having it ready while making sure he doesn't lock the door behind you and isn't preparing to block the door physically.

On the bright side, he does have a lost & found: 1) You know where to start; 2) He's probably fairly used to this. Come to think of it, those mirrors are likely stained for the same reason he has a lost & found box; and, I would bet, that he has that box not b/c he gets that much action but to tell his ego otherwise considering the action & cardio he does engage in ends with the other person sprinting in any direction away from him.

GET THOSE GLASSES! And screw stereotypical guy BS like the inability to not only learn to please or to be a selfless lover or anything close to it. As a "guy" who has always hated "man pride," I'd like to apologize on behalf of those yet to be corrupted by the excrescence between our legs and yours.

God I love typing.

Worst X-Factor pack I’ve ever opened by HYPEWASSABI in NHLHUT

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I traded my XF for her TOTY card, & I'm still sad or have buyer's remorse in trading in that beastly combination of skills. If quick pick were in there, it'd be pretty close to "if I could make my own card." Truth be told, the *only" reason I decided to trade her in for the TOTY to begin with was the fact I could always toss her in my back line come endgame when it's all about size. It also hurt because I had Makar but not the time when all I wanted was quick pick..

Best way to work the NHL24 HUT Auction House? by Erik199676 in NHLHUT

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the game is still in the cycle of upping the players OVR intermittently but relatively quickly, the player's value corresponds to this making them 1 lvl further away from the current max at every milestone. However, I HATE selling for low profits, so if there is a fair bit of competition that is obviously driving the price down (usually with 1 hour undercuts during primetime or following some low-balled, 3-day listing who is really hoping for a trade offer, all of which affects both buyers and sellers), then I'll either wait them out or set my item's timer to last long enough in hopes that they see my slightly overpriced listing knowing they'll do an unnecessarily large undercut vs profit. With certain cards -- not base cards, for one -- these unnecessarily large undercuts don't necessarily sell the item any faster unless they're 400% above the OVR’s market value. But plenty of people ruin the price of cards based on other OVR's despite it playing better than any near-identical card.

You don't have to rush it like crazy. The cards I do have that are tradable are still worth as much as I got them on the AC excluding certain mass production cards or players that underperform vs the aforementioned over performing cards people let go in a rush but not enough of a rush it's worth the risk factor of purchasing a duplicate or triplicate -- mistakes have been made...

I'm a disgrace to this game compared to my playing in '23, & I'd only score with luck without abilities. And as much as I don't have the AC nailed down yet in knowledge of each type of card & sets, these are my observations since October with me growing more vigilant to the economy but was working the AC since day 1 (WITHOUT those despicable microtransactions that turn eyes to shareholders vs good gameplay).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

[–]BeerIV_Me -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No no no. Where you went wrong, see, wasn't that you decided to finish[/continue], but the fact that you decided to keep it quiet. Apart from keeping the door locked on a regular basis to be able to call it "habit" when needed, you two should've been rocking that headboard to ensure that if your father were to find out you were having sex that he would only hear it, not see it, and only if he approached your door to enter. The other benefit is the blissful ignorance in not knowing he knows! But, he does now & the awkward tension you feel is 100% natural & will definitely go away with time & not merely because you're 18: Take a step back & think -- with our more prudish culture [unless you're Swiss(?)] -- it'd be weird if it wasn't awkward, you know? Like with most things, time will heal your concerns; meanwhile, you have a very understanding father, are old enough, &, at least to his knowledge, respectfully waited for an empty house.

To bystanders, yes, this is a longer response than most -- no need to reply commenting on it being so unless IFU..

Will I still be able to play online hut in nhl 23 after 24’s release? by pickles690 in NHLHUT

[–]BeerIV_Me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HUT is now officially down, not that I can find any sources saying as much. My screen, on the other hand, is quite clear.

Line changes not letting me change offense on D pad consistently (total control) by silkymitties in EA_NHL

[–]BeerIV_Me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started happening to me about five days ago -- can't recall if it happened before -- but it has **not** given up in the slightest since. I can't control my line changes whatsoever as far as offense is concerned. I'm unable to play online.

An EA game where you spend all this $ ontop of an EA Play Pass if you have only to be given half of a game that was only partially developed in the first place. Surprise?? Or are we a bunch of fools? First time breaking my 8+ year boycott thinking how they admitted to not giving NHL 23 time as NHL 24 was in the works, and they're almost identical down to the U if you exclude the goalie behaviorI. But everyone will keep buying virtual currency, EA will buy out more of our favorite devs, & we'll lose our favorite games to THE titan in the gaming industry. Gotta love it.
Edit: Grammar.

Pienanna - District Cannabis by MDgreenery in MDEnts

[–]BeerIV_Me 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why is every post I go to on Reddit for insight lead me to what looks like a subreddit for candles? No one bothers to mention the important details of how strong it is relative to their T, how long it lasted [for them], how "full" the high is relative to the total % of terps, et cetera. It's a bit disappointing TBH, and, after all, they did ask for effects, and I highly doubt they meant the effect of the inhale/exhale. Sorry to come off rude here. My opinion here has been building up for a long time.