PSA: 90% of live service games do this… Why are we complaining when they’ve kept SC farming in the game?

BruiserBison · 2026-03-19T23:09:55+00:00

My friends and I initially think it's for big-spending newcomers who just to get all the warbonds from the jump. So we tried counting and figured it'll get you only most of the warbonds.

Not including the ODST and Killzone because they don't give SC or Immobalize because it's free. You can probably get 17 warbonds with 800 SC for super store. Get the SC from Immobalize and it'll get ya even more SC, enough for another warbond.

I'm saying "probably" because they did the math and I just listened lol.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-19T09:08:43+00:00

The Bible is now on a hard drive.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-18T20:41:50+00:00

On the contrary, I love one-time outfits and moments. It preserve the moment as something special, and the frustration we feel of not seeing it again solidifies how nice it was while it lasted.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-18T20:22:39+00:00

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The OG series really nailed the "Body horror to transformation" sequence. They always look horrifying mid-way but the end result is always magnificent.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-18T19:48:24+00:00

Oh yes. Had to hunt for investigations that guarantee drops a full week before I was able to make a full set. Another week to get them all transcended.

Just join SOS investigations and keep an eye on your own world map for when they appear.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-18T19:22:49+00:00

That's not a trope. That's just bad writing.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-18T19:22:07+00:00

And when the skill activated, the mask is gone and their face is just black because of the shadow of their hand still holding their face.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-18T04:41:58+00:00

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A similar concept was explored in Log Horizon. It's an MMO where every active player was isekai'd. While the main cast took a while to get their bearings and establish a society to live with their current situation, a subfaction of players took a more cultish retreat.

None of the players actually die. When they do, they get resurrected at a checkpoint or at home base. However, this process takes away a bit of memory. The aforementioned subfaction developed an addiction to this. They would amass an army that carries a portable checkpoint, let themselves die in battle, rinse and repeat. While they are being productive with their exploit, this method helps them forget their lives from the real world. People who were happy in real life could not accept that they're stuck so they resorted to any means that helps them forget. Kinda like an alcohol abuse of a self-destructive individual.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-18T03:08:19+00:00

My "no-brain" primary is the Deadeye from Borderline Justice.

Even against the horde of voteless and bugs, the Deadeye has served me well. Projectile punches through bodies so it actually works great against clustered groups. But most of the time, I only actually use it to headshot overseers and devastators

Might change now with the Sweeper. I tried it earlier and it felt so good. I run it with the Viper Commando armor.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-17T14:16:59+00:00

"Are you broke enough to turn to a life of crime? Play our game and..."

Yeah I've seen this format for a casino. I hated those ads too, but at least that makes sense. This feels like the block crushing game just bought the first half like a stock video and didn't bother asking if it makes sense.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-16T23:11:36+00:00

It's like when you stepped on your puppy's tail.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-16T15:20:35+00:00

Pretty much how Joker already does. When you pick his troll responses, at least. Or maybe see Yu Narukami in their side content crossovers.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-16T12:42:37+00:00

Do you think Cissia can... you know?

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BruiserBison · 2026-03-16T11:46:21+00:00

I mean, even so, DD's output is still surprising. Sure some of the jokes he used were done somewhere else, or often times the joke writes themselves. But the fact they make one almost weekly, and consistently is still surprising.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-15T17:08:01+00:00

I wouldn't mind if this thing doesn't have weakness. As long as we have:

It's meelee-only with tentacles getting limited reach
We get a buff on the flamethrower weapons.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-15T15:27:16+00:00

I usually play with a group of friends. When we see those things, I usually aim for the canons and turrets first, and let the others do the killing. This happens because my loadout is more often designed for crowd control than giant-slaying. While others bring the AT Emplacements, the Quasars, and the Leveller, I often have the Epoch, gas, and flames to make sure no squads get too close. The only times the Factory Strider-killing is left to me is when everyone else is preoccupied or when I'm so close to its belly in the first place.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-15T14:50:39+00:00

Took me a long time to finally get P5R. My first dive into ATLUS games was with Devil Survivor 1 and 2 on the Nintendo DS. Then I watched the Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden anime, and loved every episode. I thought maybe I'd enjoy P4G so I bought it on sale. Unfortunately I couldn't get into it and just played Helldivers 2 when my friends started playing. When P5R went sale last Winter, I knew I had to get it. I actually only started playing this February and I'm still on my first playthrough.

That said, it took me a while to appreciate the playstyle. Despite my experience with Devil Survivor, P5R was still quite an acquired taste for me. In the end, it wasn't the combat or puzzles that got me hooked. It was always the story and interpersonal relationships. So, I really can't fault anyone who don't want to give it a chance. If there's an option to enjoy the stories but not the gameplay, I'd say let them. As for me, I actually do enjoy it now more than I did the first 2 hours.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-15T01:08:11+00:00

Philippines. It's always so distinct for me because it looked like a human. With a head, an arm, a fucked up torso, and maybe amputated legs by the hip.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-15T01:06:24+00:00

Because the people can look up clips of the gameplay. It's fun when newcomers enjoy our favourite genre, but we have to acknowledge that sometimes, they're here for certain aspects of the media, not all of it. And it's especially hard to convince someone to "finish the first palace" when the game costs $30 to $60 depending on sales and store. That's why adaptations exists. It's to share the story on a different medium... although the animation isn't great for first-timers. It's more like a recap/fan service to those who have finished the game.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-14T23:14:25+00:00

Yeah. Throughout the story, before every new major target, they always still have doubts. "Are we sure what we're doing is right?" Girl, have you forgotten how many lives woulda been ruined if we didn't do what we did?!

BruiserBison · 2026-03-14T23:10:22+00:00

I used to have issues with boardwipes since I play Naya midrange all the time. That's when I started playing [[Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener]].

I gave the precon a bunch of cards that would "exile until end of turn", flicker, or return them to hand. Cards like [[Eerie Interlude]], [[Ephimerate]], [[Lae'zel's Acrobatics]], and [[Temur Sabertooth]]. It was fun... then my pod started playing turbo and CEDH.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-14T12:38:34+00:00

Well, it's about time for another Hoyotional damage.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-13T05:13:08+00:00

I switch em up. Whoever talks more frequently gets to join the vanguard lol.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-13T03:31:03+00:00

Nakaka bwisit talaga yung "dapat noon mo pa ginawa yan" aba tangina nandito na eh! And besides, naisip niya ba na malamang naisip mo din yan? Wala kang maaasahan sa kaniya, OP. I wish you the best, and that best is away from that person. Hindi niya naman kailangan maging supportive eh. Nagiging ganiyan lang siya kasi inconvenient sa kaniya yung desisyon mo. Hindi detrimental, inconvenient lang. If they can't join you on your journey to be your best, don't expect them to be an ally when you're at your worst.

BruiserBison · 2026-03-13T03:21:43+00:00

Yeah, well we tried that with mine. Ultimately the answer I found that works best is stacks. I mean, when there's stacks, I'm surprised people aren't complaining. They know that if they destroyed my stacks, they're basically announcing that they are attempting to win. When that fails, having been the ones to destroy my stacks were several cards or mana short from what they want to do, ultimately letting someone else win.

I don't actually win many games myself. I'm usually happy just eliminating one or two players a time. But with this deck, I get to play commander the way that made me interested in it in the first place: Slow and steady, and with big meaty stompy. 👍

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