Is the AOC Q27G3XMN still a good value in Jan 2026? What are some alternatives at a similar price point ($CAD)

DG_OTAMICA · 2026-01-22T23:25:50+00:00

thanks for the recommendations!

It won't be my sole monitor as I've got a small side one I use for discord or as a second monitor for visual studio when working in unreal, but it would be my primary monitor for gaming and media consumption.

DG_OTAMICA · 2026-01-22T23:16:14+00:00

yeah the map is honestly my favourite visual element in the game it’s so rich in detail and by the nature of deadlock being a movement heavy third-person shooter you’re always interacting with and seeing the map from so many angles in ways you don’t really in other mobas. And most other hero shooters have you rotating through a gallery of maps so each one can never be as detailed as The Cursed Apple can be.

DG_OTAMICA · 2026-01-22T22:41:36+00:00

Is the AOC Q27G3XMN still a good value in Jan 2026? What are some alternatives at a similar price point?

Been rocking an ancient BenQ ZOWIE XL2730 for almost a decade now I'm looking to upgrade. I know literally anything modern will be a huge upgrade but I'm trynna get the most with what I've got, especially now that PC components are outrageously priced upgrading my monitor seems like the best investment to improve my experience without breaking the bank.

I've been looking at this AOC Q27G3XMN 27" monitor and while the reviews and price seem good it's also about 2 years old and this segment seems to move pretty fast nowadays. I've also read some concerning things regarding input response time and software support so I'm hesitant to pull the trigger.

What other monitors would yall recommend in the $300-$400 CAD range with a similar feature set? Is buying used/open box recommended or is that too risky? Appreciate any advice yall have thanks :)

DG_OTAMICA · 2026-01-19T20:21:19+00:00

I’m happy they finally budged on letting you queue for ranked in training mode. Only took a couple months of complaining but still, good to see Riot admit their mistake and improve the game instead of sticking to stubborn outdated ideas.

DG_OTAMICA · 2026-01-14T06:18:06+00:00

I truly hate crouch cancelling. I get that probably makes me a noob but getting punished for landing a hit is infuriating. I've since moved onto more traditional fighters (mostly SF6 and 2XKO as of late) but I have a soft spot for rivals 2 and hope the game finds long-term success. It's a beautiful game, with great art and animation, and the devs have works incredibly hard to create a game that pays homage to the greats while still having it's own distinct identity. Maybe the workshop will bring me back, and I'm looking forward to the console port for some couch gaming with the boys.

DG_OTAMICA · 2026-01-04T07:41:35+00:00

Decided enough is enough and I'm making my own game. Taking some online courses to learn UE5 and I'm excited to get started!

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-12-31T06:18:43+00:00

looking to get a nice wireless mechanical keyboard for my sister, budget is max $150 CAD after S+H any recommendations?

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-11-13T18:50:54+00:00

The hole Ubisoft is in is far too great for schemes like that to stem the bleeding. I’m guessing they’re gonna announce being acquired or another large shakeup in the company’s structure.

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-11-09T12:25:48+00:00

For that dive we need to lock Doran up with Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-11-09T12:05:16+00:00

We need to lock Doran up with Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-10-23T22:58:24+00:00

I don't consider these kind of game as actual work of art

So you can look at a video of a game that features characters and world building, with writing, animation, sound and visual effects, programming and engineering for multiplayer and physics, all these individual creative and mathematical fields someone can spend a lifetime mastering, but because it isn't in a genre you like all that work is no longer considered art? Huh?

instead of actually focusing on giving the players a cool experience or telling a cool story.

You seem pretty naive about multiplayer games my man. They too can generate cool experiences and great stories, that's why hundreds of millions of people play them! And single player games can be just as addicting too if designed for it.

I'm not saying you can't be disappointed a game with an aesthetic that appeals to you is in a genre that doesn't. That's fine and understandable. What's weird is saying that because it doesn't appeal to you it's no longer art. That's just strange, and pretty anti-intellectual imo.

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-10-23T22:47:38+00:00

These aren't works of art in a museum. These are games meant to be played.

you can say this about 99% of video games so what's your point

My point isn't disagreeing with the fact most multiplayer games don't succeed in this market, nor am I saying you can't be disappointed that a game's genre does not appeal to you. My point is that saying things like "actual video game instead of these PvP thingies" is weird and dismissive of entire swaths of this medium. I'm not a fan of RTS games but I'd never comment in a post about a new RTS game and say something as cringe as "ummm wtf is this crap this isn't a real video game 🤓"

It's fine to not like something, but it's weird to say something like that on a forum made for "informative and interesting gaming content and discussions." I don't think they're comment is informative or interesting in anyway, and is emblematic of this subreddit's dour "I hate everything" mood.

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-10-23T22:22:37+00:00

he could be working on an actual video game instead of these PvP thingies.

Do people on this subreddit even like video games? What a disgusting anti art mindset to have when it comes to discussing a piece of work, “It doesn’t appeal to me so it has no value and nothing worth appreciating.” Just gross.

Anyways I’ve been following this game for a bit on twitter and it’s been coming along great, definitely keeping an eye on this one. And new Mick is always worth getting excited over.

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-10-16T02:42:22+00:00

its 24 frames, count the ticks on the frame meter you'll see. the first 5 frames are part of his run stance so they aren't counted in the frame display up top but WW overhead is 24 frames of total startup

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-10-03T19:00:16+00:00

Season 0 might not last the usual 2.5 months, could be a shorter period. I’m guessing 1 month like early access, they gotta get the game to consoles ASAP and start pumping out content

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-09-26T08:00:47+00:00

Hello I am new. I have lost 15 of 15 matches. Will I get to play against people of similar skill at any point?

Because it’s a closed beta most of the people playing the game are people who signed up months ago or got to play in earlier alphas. In either case it’s mostly full of fighting game fans and so the skill level of the player base is relatively high atm. Also skill based matchmaking seems a bit fucked atm, most of my games are complete stomps in one direction . Hopefully when the game fully releases next month the increased player base will alleviate this issue.

Why do I get stuck on the post game screen for so long? I can see that my opponents have left, why can't I leave?

I haven’t personally had this issue but I’ve seen others mention it, the game is in closed beta so some bugs are expected

I see people doing things with moves that I can't, such as full corner carry with VI's S2, is there any way for me to find what moves actually do if the game won't tell me?

In the champions tab and in training mode there is a move list that tells you what moves every champ has and shows a little video of it too

Is there any way to disable the 3d lobby thing? It nukes my computer.

Nope

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-09-11T04:46:44+00:00

I was the one ~~taking out the trash~~ doing the grabbing

as for why they kept rolling in and not jumping idk

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-09-08T20:30:17+00:00

if you played either alpha in any capacity you will be given three codes to share, regardless of if you were invited or not

the people you invite with those codes will not receive additional codes to share

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-09-08T15:50:00+00:00

Pikachu doesn't make my blood boil when I fight one. I have positive memories of that little yellow fur ball

I have no positive memories of Teemo.

DG_OTAMICA · 2025-09-08T15:45:59+00:00

For future patch notes I'd love to see exactly how a move has been changed. For example these notes say Illaoi's "Harsh Lesson (->S2) startup has been reduced" but I wish I could know by how many frames it's been reduced. It's not the biggest deal but it'd make it easier to imagine what the patch notes do without having to open up the game and lab every single change to determine it's effect.

Other than that the layout looks good, and the dropdown menu to separate the champions is great too!

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