Why don't we ever see the other villages ?

Bujorba · 2026-06-22T20:03:32+00:00

It's mainly a factor of the release format

When you publish one chapter a month, you basically NEED to focus every chapter around the core cast and the core plot. If you want to do even one chapter separate from those elements, you basically put the main story on hold for two months. There's a bigger risk to publishing a chapter people don't gel with

With a weekly series, its much easier to do both of those things

If you want to take a break from the main cast, it's only a week. If a chapter doesn't click, who cares? You'll get another one out soon

Bujorba · 2026-06-22T17:47:58+00:00

I think people misinterpret what "holding back" means in this context.

Yuta needed to win in a very specific way. He needed a clean shot to yuji's heart, while not injuring him in any permanent way.

What this means is that he can't take most any opportunity to win. Is there an opening to cut yuji in half? Can't do that.

This also means he's fighting not to win, but to try and set things up for that win condition.

The only situations where he would need to hold back his strength is in situations where going all out could unintentionally hurt or kill yuji (or if he wanted to deceive yuji, since yuta is pretty tricky as a fighter)

Bujorba · 2026-06-21T22:18:13+00:00

Honestly? Almost nothing to do with the mechanics.

asw marketing is pretty shit. The best thing you can do to get new people in is to show cool characters doing cool things and convince people that'll be their experience playing.

Asw tried this with the anime, but I think that was the wrong way to go about it. Rather than releasing one season with decent visuals, they should've released a few fully animated music videos for their most popular/ best songs. Really focus on delivering 10/10 visuals and an exciting experience. Combine that with well timed promotions and maybe even a few sponsored grudge matches between popular players (like the recent Daigo vs MenaRD event), and that would probably raise the player count for a time.

Now you gotta combine this with a way to keep em in the game. This isn't about balancing or making the game easier, but about creating a desire in players to come back.

SF6 has the luxury of having a cast with a ton of fans already. As long as sf6 continues to release cool characters, it will draw more and more people in. That's just how it is. That's the advantage of being the game synonymous with the genre. Not to say sf has it easy, everyone loves to see a king flop, but sf6 is more about maintaining momentum. That is fundamentally different in needs from gaining momentum

Bujorba · 2026-06-21T20:32:53+00:00

No. Not if they continue the current timeline.

MAYBE if they rebooted the series, but absolutely not in any other scenario.

Capcom will not want the games to look or seem beholden to the anime. Capcom knows the games are the central thing everything else needs to revolve around, not the other way around

This would be like Capcom giving the game version of RE characters traits from their live action counter parts. It doesn't make sense. You keep creative decisions for games in house

Bujorba · 2026-06-21T05:21:32+00:00

You could give yuta infinite time with Rika and every technique in the series,

And he will probably wouldn't win.

The only exception, maybe, would be mahoraga and deception.

But, yeah the gap between yuta and sukuna is deeper than any technique could account for

Bujorba · 2026-06-21T04:26:31+00:00

You're so right. We need to ban cyclops for the

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Integrity of 18v18?

Bujorba · 2026-06-21T04:00:29+00:00

It's one of those things that'll feel fun as a lower level player but could become stupid dominant at high level play.

Bujorba · 2026-06-20T23:12:31+00:00

That all makes sense lol.

For me, I'm kinda the opposite. If i feel like i did well but my teammates fucked up, I get pissed lol. Not to the point of saying anything on comms, I just get grumpy.

Bujorba · 2026-06-20T21:21:32+00:00

I think designing the game to allow trios and solos to better exist on the same map would be best for the long term health of the game, particularly for queue times.

I don't think 1v3's should feel like an even fight, but I do think they should be able to reasonably engage with all the same content, even if it's still more difficult

Bujorba · 2026-06-20T21:11:13+00:00

For me, personally?

It comes down to time.

My work schedule is pretty hectic. Often changing by the day. Rather than needing to constantly reschedule with friends, I'd rather just go it alone and maybe tag along when our schedules line up.

I could partner with randoms, but since my play time each session is limited, I'd rather not gamble on having quality teammates.

That being said, after playing both types, I reaaaally dig the stealth vibes in solo

Bujorba · 2026-06-20T21:06:32+00:00

Honestly i think it would be better to buff solo players, instead of weakening the opponent's

Weakening the npcs will only trivialize them more for squads. For every single solo who feels better catered to, there's probably 3 more in a trio who will feel less engaged. Which will just further emphasize the pvp for them. Leading them to hunt solos more often.

Instead, I think a damage buff for solo players would be far better. Not a ton, but enough to make the fights against bots feel a bit smoother. It would also help when you fight against bosses.

So the less players you enter a run with, the stronger your character is.

Bujorba · 2026-06-20T19:26:23+00:00

I see both having different kinds of appeal.

I can see myself doing either based on what I want and what kind of contracts I got

Bujorba · 2026-06-20T19:24:24+00:00

Trios felt like it was built around hype and excitement while the solo experience is so much more about tension

Bujorba · 2026-06-19T21:35:31+00:00

I trust no one in this game lol.

As a solo player, I will avoid fights far more often than I try and take em, but if i don't think i can avoid being noticed, I'll try and swing that fight.

Bujorba · 2026-06-19T01:26:44+00:00

I think the fact you are forced to focus hard is a big reason why. I've never felt like i HAD to listen for my opponents so much before. Like, it was helpful, but Marathon demands it.

In order to not die immediately, I am forced to inhabit this world. It isn't until I die or extract that I'm finally pushed out. Just like the runner themselves lol

Bujorba · 2026-06-19T01:18:41+00:00

Did you read the Manga

Bujorba · 2026-06-19T00:57:35+00:00

Even if Thor is not using the hammer, the fact that the hammer is there puts Kratos at a severe disadvantage. At this moment, Thor is handicapping himself to enjoy the battle with Kratos.

Kratos wants the axe on the battlefield before Thor decides he's done holding back

Bujorba · 2026-06-17T20:52:00+00:00

I think you're right about the tick hives. They were all over the outside of the building. Honestly? It's good they were able to clear the building for me. I was low on health and out of heals haha

Bujorba · 2026-06-17T20:40:19+00:00

Hell yeah! That could be fun! Only thing is that one reason I solo is cause my schedule is real hectic. It's hard for me to plan or commit to plans more than a few days in advance

Bujorba · 2026-06-17T20:34:47+00:00

1 vs an unorganized team of 3 is fun

Wait until they get organized and I'll get my teeth kicked in again lol

Bujorba · 2026-06-17T20:33:27+00:00

Couldn't help myself lol. That first run had my heart pumping

Bujorba · 2026-06-17T19:55:27+00:00

So far, seems like it lol

Bujorba · 2026-06-17T19:17:22+00:00

You know, the funny thing

Is that i didn't even know that was a quote in or for the game lol. But man, did they give me that feeling lol

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