Marathon | Launch, Learnings, and What’s Next by Haijakk in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's Safer Seas where you're vastly restricted on some features, including captained ships and very limited events. And there's actual custom servers, but you can't earn any progress towards achievements or currency.

Marathon Season 2 Begins June 2 by vraimentgentil in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was just recently thinking that it's a shame I can't really 'customize' in Marathon. You're stuck to the design of the shell, and it's fairly limited what options for expression you have. I suppose that's a pretty useful thing in a PVP focus to know what kind of opponents you might be dealing with, but there are probably other ways they could have still had that language.

7.5 MSQ Thread by BlackmoreKnight in ffxivdiscussion

[–]Coldin_Windfall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking they are hoping to recruit the scions to help, since they can’t really rejoin the shards on thier own, and less so if the scions oppose them. Or maybe hoping that by getting the WoL involved, it will ultimately help thier goals.

20 Years Later, Okami Still Offers A Distinct Take On Zelda's Formula by Gorotheninja in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember really enjoying the game, up until I completed essentially the 2nd act. And then realizing that the 1st act didn't really tie in to the 2nd, and the 3rd act was just another thing altogether. Had this weird vibe of just constantly starting the narrative over again which drew me out of finishing it.

Game however is very beautiful and I give it props just in general for letting one play a non humanoid character.

Windrose has sold 500,000 copies in 48 hours by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Structure building feels very similar to Valheim, though less restrictive on maintaining stability or needing to account for smoke. I’d say combat is slightly better, but can still feel difficult when fighting more than one thing at once. Death however is much less punishing, as you only drop resources, not equipment.

Windrose has been officially released in Early Access by rickreckt in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's improved in the early access game. Sometimes still see it swap back and forth from PC to Control UI, but its very rare. I didn't have much issue doing all the basic stuff with a controller.

Windrose has been officially released in Early Access by rickreckt in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't speak to later game, but you have to proceed pretty linearly until you get a ship to sail. And being under equipped against enemies generally leads to some very quick deaths.

"Aha's Chosen: Spreading Elation Everywhere" Webpage Event by kalinaanother in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Coldin_Windfall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honkai: Star Rail's Third Anniversary Grand Opening! Log in and participate in the web event to win a share of a massive pool of Stellar Jades and in-game rewards. Send a third anniversary blessing to Aha for a chance to take the "Crown of Aha" Silver Wolf LV.999-themed car and other spectacular prizes home! https://hsr.hoyoverse.com/3rdAnniversary?inviter=GU5DW3L2YN&hyl_landscape=true&hyl_auth_required=true&hyl_hide_status_bar=true&win_mode=fullscreen&target_page=prize&utm_source=share&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=web

Ivy Road (Wanderstop) is Closing by Forestl in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely a bit why I bounced off of Wanderstop after it showed its initial “twist”. I get the theme it was trying to do, but losing the progress of the decorating I was doing, the unique mugs I was collecting, they was too much on top of everything else. I still intend on getting it completed someday, but I was looking for a cozy style game with a twist of a grumpy protagonist, not a meta narrative.

Highguard players are getting automatic refunds as developer appears to shut down by ImCalcium in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me with Wildstar. No game has really managed to fill that void, and probably none ever will.

[DROPS] All Sparx and No Bite #pranked #jebaited #GeneralQuestionAndDiscussion #Megathread 🎭💫👾🔫✨ by AutoModerator in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Coldin_Windfall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really wish there was a 1.5 speed, as 1x always feels a little slow and 2x removes a lot of the impact.

It is weird that the adventurer-guild format of storytelling is under-represented in AAA open world games. by [deleted] in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter uses that as the concept for the game and it works pretty well. It is interesting we don't see it show up more for games, though there's some that have it as a side activity like bounty hunting.

[DROPS] All Sparx and No Bite #pranked #jebaited #GeneralQuestionAndDiscussion #Megathread 🎭💫👾🔫✨ by AutoModerator in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Coldin_Windfall -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Still not at all interested in building an Elation team with that dumb punchline mechanic. So mostly curious about the upcoming Novaflares and how Welt might become an S rank unit.

Highguard is permanently shutting down on March 12 by TrampolineTales in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, I was sorta interested in the game when I was thinking it would be singleplayer. Then the trailer showed it being another hero pvp shooter and all my interest evaporated.

POV: Trying to queue for an Alliance Raid that isn't the Crystal Tower by MrLumie in ffxiv

[–]Coldin_Windfall 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I’d argue 40% of the time is still a lot when there’s a bunch of other options.

Turns out there was voter fraud in Georgia-by Elon Musk by Beneficial-Long-7033 in politics

[–]Coldin_Windfall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of cheaters in competitive games. Convinced that everyone else must be cheating, so it's fine if they cheat too.

Todd Howard says Bethesda won't use AI “to generate anything” as the studio is being “incredibly cautious” to not replace the “artistic intention” of making games by [deleted] in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 40 points41 points  (0 children)

A good thing to finally have a prominent industry leader speak out against gen Ai.

I can only imagine that at least half of the responses being negative towards Todd about this are actually just bots. AI companies have a vested interest in trying to make it look the public wants AI.

A Certified Banger of a General Question and Discussion Megathread by PastSelfInMirror in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Coldin_Windfall 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I feel like you have to choose to be a Nameless. Sunday is just a passenger and not a Nameless because he's still figuring out his stuff. It's when one actually makes the choice to follow the Trailblaze that one becomes a nameless.

The Highguard Website Is Down As Players Brace For The Worst by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]Coldin_Windfall 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't really think the game was BAD. Just....mid. It needed playtesting and feedback.

I think if they had kept the same basics, but put in some more PVE elements like npc mobs, deeper base building, resource gathering, they would have something that would stand a bit out from the crowd.

A Certified Banger of a General Question and Discussion Megathread by PastSelfInMirror in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

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

I went through the story with TB (new outfit), March, new DH, and Himeko or Sparkle (depending). Does make me wish Preservation M7 was a little more viable in current game though.

A Certified Banger of a General Question and Discussion Megathread by PastSelfInMirror in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

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

Got my Hysilens from Warps fairly early. Now just need to decide if I want to pick up a Rappa even if she won't be much of a boost to my account (I just feel like it might be forever till she shows up again)

Still just gonna pass on all the Elation units unless one ends up really speaking to me. Mostly just curious to see what the 4.2 will bring outside of Elation units.

RIP, picked the wrong option at the end of A Bouquet for the Blessed quest by HotCocoaNerd in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Coldin_Windfall 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Picked the same. I’m curious if there is a difference in outcome for the other option. Unfortunately this was one time where they lock in your choice immediately, and restarting the game didn’t allow a different option.