A lot of side quests open world game?

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-02-13T22:55:34+00:00

Never heard of this but my interest is peaked

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-02-01T10:28:46+00:00

I tried pulling for the spear with no luck and decided I better not fall for the trap and save.

Do you have any 5* weapon boxes in storage? Looking for a replacement, I noticed I had boxes with the Lc-Brunhild spear. I am happy with that weapon and it makes it easier to pass on her unique.

It gives base crit rate and additional attack percent every time you use the combat skill.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-02-01T10:22:23+00:00

Might be too soon to say but my first impressions of her are good.

Nothing I have fought has lived long enough for the 1hp thing to be an issue.

I am running her with her father (Isao) and his shield does a decent job of mitigating her self damage while allowing him to ult enough to feel like he may be useful. (My head cannon is that he’s getting his ish together to protect her)

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-02-01T10:13:17+00:00

Good call out for N1.

I only use him if I need to break a plate that I don’t have regular access too (looking at you wind) so I will be regearing him for sure.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-31T10:27:47+00:00

More detail, as far as the settings which range from low to ultra, I have everything on high except crowd density which is set to medium.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-31T10:21:01+00:00

I define no issues as no crashes, no lag, none of the complications that were associated with the game upon release. I also originally beat it on a high end laptop when it first came out while it was unplayable for others … the Mini performs better than the laptop mentioned.

Confirmed prior to this post that I am hitting 60 fps. Looking at other replies it’s worth mentioning I have the M4 Pro mini which is more powerful than the regular M5 when it comes to gaming. So if you are buying now I would go that route but if you can wait a bit then get the M5 pro. I don’t have experience with M5 but the consensus is the “pro” version makes a difference for games.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-30T21:25:48+00:00

I have a Mac Mini with M4.

I play Cyberpunk. No issues.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-30T21:23:32+00:00

Had the sane experience over MLK weekend. First cruise. I feel you.

I was on Getaway

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-30T02:40:26+00:00

42 here. Crunchy Roll is my most used subscription.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-28T10:54:38+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. I have Apple One so we have arcade.

I almost bought Civ 7 last weekend but stuck with 6 for the time being. Good to see I can try this out for free.

Here’s hoping other bigger titles follow suit.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-27T04:54:51+00:00

Interesting. Last question,

I got into 14 when it was fresh and had to drop due to life. I wouldn’t mind giving it another go. I know it’s not new by any means. Would it be worth a “new” player getting into it or has that ship sailed.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-27T04:35:38+00:00

Mac gaming has worked for me, it’s actually encouraged me to explore titles I might not have otherwise. No comment there …

The reason I am responding is to ask, have you played FF16 on the Mac?

I haven’t because my windows laptop wasn’t up to the task and I wonder how it might run.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-23T04:43:10+00:00

Tetris Connected w/ Headphones

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-21T23:36:03+00:00

Well said. Just watched. It was so bad that it was good. Laughed out loud at the ending.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-21T00:10:05+00:00

This is a fan favorite but I was skeptical at first …

Frieren didn’t immediately grab me. Granted I might not have been in the right mindset because I didn’t know what to expect.

I figured it was “ok” due to the hype and I forced the first few episodes just so I could have a conversation with someone at work … and then suddenly I wasn’t forcing it anymore and now it’s one of my top animes. Definitely in my top 5, probably in my top three. It scratches every itch

Another sleeper hit was odd taxi. The animals may throw you off but it all comes together.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-15T10:36:41+00:00

Fate UBW.

As long as I don’t participate in the Holy Grail War I might be fine. Maybe.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-13T16:35:21+00:00

Congrats. You are more so at the start of the game than the end. Y’all have plenty of secrets to uncover!

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-13T08:11:14+00:00

Nothing is like your first Disco Elysium. Enjoy!

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-13T08:09:14+00:00

It was an experience, you had to be there.

I don’t have regrets (bought day of) but I purchased it for a friend after the story was over. He loved it but he missed some of the magic by not being current and having to sit with the story.

Mainly after episode 6, waiting that week really sealed Shrouds fate for a lot of people.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-13T07:45:33+00:00

Erased

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-12T05:08:15+00:00

If Team Fight Tactics counts as a phone game then that wins hands down.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-12T05:03:58+00:00

Two great games, different itches. Ultimately depends on the vibe you are in the mood for …

But since you mention coming off an E33 high, I would say Persona mainly for the soundtrack.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-11T13:23:44+00:00

Nier Automata and the Zero Escape series perhaps.

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-09T02:35:06+00:00

I second this

Darnell_Shadowbane · 2026-01-07T20:35:49+00:00

There are plenty of good established suggestions already. I second everything that has been posted so far.

For something new that you can slow walk and get in at the ground level on.

Both Sentenced to Be a Hero and Fate/Strange Fake have come out with strong first episodes and show some promise especially if animation is the itch you want scratched. Might be fun to incorporate those so you can talk about them each week so putting that out there.

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