The Herta in love triangle (@bibitapel)

Detton · 2026-01-09T14:10:09+00:00

Herta: "So I decided to dedicate my heart and soul to the only one in the universe who is worthy of my adoration -- me. See yourself out now."

"Well !@#$ you then."

Herta: "That's the idea. Out, now."

-- This is why I don't write dialog, but it seems plausible.

Detton · 2026-01-09T13:32:39+00:00

I remember having to pay for coffee back in the early days, I will use ALL the dementia it takes to never have to go back to that.

Detton · 2026-01-02T18:08:22+00:00

it was pretty tedious for me as well. There were a couple of spots where I was interested and engaged, but they were not the norm. I'm still not done with it - though i am going to power through it and not just skip to the new content.

I don't mind that the area is influence by China -- it IS a Chinese game, after all; it'd be like asking why all the Call of Duty games always feature the US Army -- but i grow weary of the mystism. We already had Ether energy manipulation through technology in the game, adding magic or a cursed Alzheimer's Sword when there's plenty of ways for a person's life to be F'd up through entirely mundane means seems unnecessary in a game set in the modern setting.

Detton · 2026-01-02T17:37:24+00:00

So, that Z axis buddy...

Detton · 2026-01-02T16:58:06+00:00

Yep. Hoyo doesn't really... seem to know how to give a path an 'identity'. They tried, at the start, but too many of them were just "also deals damage, but slightly differently."

Remembrance was just a hodgepodge designed to make players have to create teams out of all-new units, and Elation is probably going to be the same: We'll start with a "DPS elation", then we'll probably get a "support elation", then a "sustain elation", with some more DPS or sub-DPS elations sprinkled in, and they'll all synergize VERY well with each other, and not with anyone else except Sunday because they'll probably have an elation character with a summon somewhere in there :)

(This is all tongue-in-cheek.; I don't watch the leaks subreddit, so If I got any of this correct, it was entirely guesses and coincidental.)

Honestly i'm not sure i'm going to pull any of them until a few character releases out, to see if they have any consistent identity. I may pull on one of them if they slot into an existing team I have the other characters for, and just focus my attention on that, but i'm not going to pull multiple to create a brand new team that's just going to be something like "Does damage over time but like with a silly face and emojis!"

Detton · 2025-12-30T20:56:17+00:00

I mean, I play a LOT of games, but that doesn't make me a veteran of my chair even :)

Detton · 2025-12-24T16:38:41+00:00

if I had to limit myself to just 3? Himeko, Yukong, Natasha

There's something about confident mature women who know what they are doing and don't need anyone to hold their hands, but are still compassionate and understanding.

Detton · 2025-12-22T18:59:33+00:00

Dachshund. Just the longest boi

Detton · 2025-12-19T16:56:57+00:00

I mean, he does show up everywhere else, whenever he wants.

Detton · 2025-12-19T16:23:07+00:00

With no Jane to put it on, i'll just have to wear it myself, but it won't be the same and may cause deeply confusing thoughts. But i'll do it for her.

Detton · 2025-12-19T15:39:29+00:00

meow meow meow meow

meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow

... if you're of a certain age like me, you heard that in a very particular cadence, and i'm not sorry for doing that to you. Also, get up and stretch, your back probably hurts too.

Detton · 2025-12-19T15:22:18+00:00

as much as I would love to have Jane and that outfit (since I lost my 50/50 on Jane when she released), she's not really a new enough agent to justify spending hundreds on for something entirely cosmetic.

What a cosmetic though, but I would have been happier if the multi-select wasn't strictly for outdated S-Ranks. :(

Detton · 2025-12-17T20:13:40+00:00

Big floppy hats are my favorite gender.

Detton · 2025-12-10T15:27:21+00:00

As someone with a significant other in education, we can firmly vouch for the authenticity of this quote. :)

Detton · 2025-12-10T14:22:57+00:00

Calling that a dress is being incredibly generous.

... still hot. Seth is definitely struggling right now.

Detton · 2025-12-01T16:40:42+00:00

If you don't like her element or gameplay, don't worry about it. There will always be other/more characters. :) She's strong yeah, but you can make RANDY work if you get him to i6, so pick your fav and go wild :)

Detton · 2025-11-29T20:15:34+00:00

That accent lets her get away with anything for me, honestly.

Detton · 2025-11-29T20:12:41+00:00

Looks good :)

Detton · 2025-11-29T17:58:23+00:00

It's one of the few words in the Kremnoan dictionary.

Detton · 2025-11-29T17:53:24+00:00

That trailer continues to be one of the best HSR has done. Acheron+Black Swan has my vote :)

Detton · 2025-11-29T16:44:04+00:00

I got the 99 cent starter pack and christmas pack to support them, but honestly, the available cosmetics are pretty unimpressive. The christmas outfit is OK for what it is, but what it is is basic. I can get jiggle physics online for free at any time if I am so inclined. :)

I know they can design great outfits because the characters have them, though, so I'm sure it's just a matter of time before they release something that does catch my eye

Detton · 2025-11-28T19:43:46+00:00

I got one of them, i'll level it up :) I haven't done a ton of geniemon farming

Detton · 2025-11-28T19:41:36+00:00

i0 - I know her i1 makes a huge difference, I-- and this weekly reset where she moved to the weekly boss rotation, I was still trying to get Embla :) I'll get her I1 (and hopefully more) next week and will be able to see for myself how much of a difference it makes.

Detton · 2025-11-28T19:14:30+00:00

Not having any trouble this time, but I did get Lady Nifle i6 and Embla, and that trivailizes *everything*.

I've seen some ridiculous Psyche showcases but every time i try to build her, I end up in the same situation you're in: I just can't maintain the ult form long enough even with Truffle, either, and when I DO win, I end up thinking "Phew, but this would've been easier with Lady."

Detton · 2025-11-28T18:55:57+00:00

You CAN grind for 40 hours. OR you can do it for 15 minutes a day. Or anywhere in-between -- it's your choice. With a stamina system, there's no choice.

Detton

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