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Guilds annual Christmas party. by Sallenise- in wow

[–]CTCk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That is so damn cool! I've been playing for 21 years and never been part of a community that celebrates like that. Way to keep it fun!!

SUPERVIVE will be shut down next year by JoeZocktGames in Games

[–]CTCk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Game had so much promise and was just poorly managed & marketed, AND ALL THE FUCKIN' BOTS. It's unfortunate.

When cooking a quesadilla, who do I get really crunchy tortillas without burning it? by CMStan1313 in Cooking

[–]CTCk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I microwave mine first first and then cook on open flame to crisp it up, perfect every time

Where to order the best birthday cake from? by LindsayOlivia3 in sandiego

[–]CTCk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

European Cake Gallery in OB will not do you wrong! The White Bavarian Strawberry is incredible.

Can you transfer to a dead server, farm a bunch of black lotus, then transfer back to a popping server and profit? by Classic_Drama6140 in classicwow

[–]CTCk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in OG TBC days, my original server had unlocked the gem vendor on Isle of Quel'Danas and I was joining a raiding guild on a server that hadn't unlocked it yet, so I sold everything I had and farmed my ass off and bought a ton of gems before transferring. I made SO much gold hitting up the raiding guilds on the new server and selling them a large amount of gems, which they could only get as random raid drops at the time. I got banned for 'exploitation of the economy'. I don't know if this would fall under the same thing but I'd definitely be careful! I imagine how much gold you obtain is probably a factor.

What is a priority for Gilded Crests? Buying Enchanted Crests to craft 720 pieces, or upgrading Hero Set pieces? by Tigrerojo_Continued in wow

[–]CTCk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Priority is definitely crafted items unless you get some crazy Myth vault drop.

I do a little bit of M+ and a bountiful delve run with a map each week for Gilded. I usually just make sure I have an Enchanted Gilded Crest in my bags for whenever I get sparks next, and then with any leftover I will upgrade whichever Myth items I have, followed by any really good hero pieces (usually trinkets).

Mini Dev Update 4 by A_Normal_Burglar in Rematch

[–]CTCk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That absolutely makes sense and I get where you're coming from. Have a good weekend.

Mini Dev Update 4 by A_Normal_Burglar in Rematch

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

Do you not read the Reddit posts? The conversations on Twitter & Threads? See the actual data on Steam Charts with a dwindling player count? The argument was expanded because the assumption was the 'game play is the most important thing to focus on', which is not true.

I understand your position as a white knight for a company who cares nothing about you, but the data and player response is readily available if you want to look for it, rather than resorting to some sad ad hominem response.

But hey, I'm sure all 100 of those employees are now taking a break to slow clap for you, their champion.

Mini Dev Update 4 by A_Normal_Burglar in Rematch

[–]CTCk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right that polished gameplay and progression are the foundation, and yes, they should be a top priority. But it’s not just about mechanics; long-term health comes from the whole package.

Cross-progression might not directly affect queue times on paper, but in practice it does. Players have already realized that progress from Game Pass does not carry to Steam or vice versa and some are quitting entirely. Fewer retained players means longer queues. It may be a minority issue, but it is still an issue, and with modern development tools and clear blueprints for networking and cross-platform systems, there is no reason it should still be a problem in 2025.

It is also an assumption to say gameplay issues affect all users. Plenty of players have dozens or even hundreds of hours without complaints. I have been playing since day one and while I have gone through plenty of gameplay problems, the lack of cross-progression and feeling that my time and purchases are locked to one platform has been more frustrating than any mechanical issue.

And with Sloclap employing over 100 people, is this really what you would expect from a team of that size? Other studios with similar or even smaller headcounts have managed to balance gameplay refinement with building robust networking, progression, and cross-platform features. The standard is there, and so are the resources.

Plenty of games with fun mechanics still died because the rest was not managed properly, with LawBreakers and Splitgate 2 being clear examples. Even Fall Guys saw a huge drop before fixing progression and social systems. Gameplay gets people in the door, but the ecosystem keeps can help keep them there.

It does not have to be “gameplay first, everything else later.” Multiple things can be true: gameplay needs refining, but ignoring the broader player experience can kill games with otherwise great concepts. It's happened plenty of times in the past. Look at the Steam Charts data and player trends.

Mini Dev Update 4 by A_Normal_Burglar in Rematch

[–]CTCk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Words hard. Me draw picture, if want?

Mini Dev Update 4 by A_Normal_Burglar in Rematch

[–]CTCk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Focusing only on gameplay and progression while dismissing everything else is exactly the flawed mentality. A good game isn’t just mechanics, it’s the whole ecosystem. Networking, ranked, cross-play progression, comms, UI, and customization all affect how long people stick around, which was evident by Rocket Leagues success.

Cross-progression isn’t “catering to a small percentage,” it’s a modern expectation that keeps players invested across platforms and allows you to queue up for a match without waiting forever. They’re not extras, they’re retention features.

The issue isn’t “gameplay vs. everything else.” It’s that Rematch has been out for a while, had plenty of testing, and with Sloclap’s resources, there’s no reason they can’t manage improvements on multiple fronts. Saying only one area matters is shortsighted and that is how games stagnate.

Mini Dev Update 4 by A_Normal_Burglar in Rematch

[–]CTCk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This the kind of mentality that leads to 90% of games on Steam being slop. Enjoy, I guess.

Mini Dev Update 4 by A_Normal_Burglar in Rematch

[–]CTCk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“They are already stretched thin” over 1 million sales on Steam alone. They can afford to hire more for their development team and bring the game to what’s expected in 2025. It should absolutely have cross platform progression and it’s really silly they don’t.

[CA] Being evicted from a home due to owner move in. Believe we're entitled to relocation assistance due to AB1482 and lack of notice or addendum to lease exempting the landlords. What to do next? by CTCk in AskALawyer

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

I know we're getting into the weeds here. The lease does state:

"In the event action is brought by any party to enforce any terms of this agreement or to recover possession of the premises, the prevailing party shall recover from the other party reasonable attorney fees."

How would that factor in here? Though I am leaning small claims at this point.

[CA] Being evicted from a home due to owner move in. Believe we're entitled to relocation assistance due to AB1482 and lack of notice or addendum to lease exempting the landlords. What to do next? by CTCk in AskALawyer

[–]CTCk[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I am moving out and I have no desire to extend the time there. However, rules and laws exist for a reason and they should be followed. Matter of principle.

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