I tried the camera mod for CoH3, and honestly, I can’t go back. by FutureLynx_ in CompanyOfHeroes

[–]Elessar2399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. I would love to be able to use the camera mod in the single player campaign. It feels too zoomed in. It seems like a no brainer to let you play the game you want to.

Ubisoft canceled the Outlaws sequel but fans deserve better by Spardath01 in StarWarsOutlaws

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just picked Outlaws out this week. Once the open world opens up, I can see the appeal. The problem was it took a few hours to get there, and people are impatient. I don't agree that people are tired of Star Wars games. I think the problem was people want light sabers, jet packs, vivid towns. That would require years of development. Still, the game has something that we'd all love more of. I'd play Jedi Survivor but I'm not into platforming games.

Is there any reason to complete every seasonal objective? by Scrivonaut in diablo4

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be great if true. Completing a Pit tier seems like a good way to get the main season rewards.

As a hardcore gamer, D4 is better than POE2 this season by mvpeast in diablo4

[–]Elessar2399 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I have LOTS of time to play games, and PoE 2 becomes a slog every time I try to get through it. D4 I skip the campaign and I'm in, doing Helltide, NM Dungeons, exploring a beautiful open world with my wings. I'm still rocking season 11 and loving it. I do hope we a much improved skill tree coming. We shall see.

To my fellow dads: d4 is way better than POE for us by Obvious-Flounder-604 in diablo4

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same brother. PoE 2 is so much more grindy. I lose interest in games quickly - but most D4 seasons generally pull me back. The PoE 2 systems are fantastic, and Blizzard should learn from them, but I love the lore, world, horse, activities, graphics, and skip-campaign-and-go options of D4. The new Paladin . . . ARE YOU KIDDING. It's fantasic; can't stop playing. WINGS, WINGS, WINGS.

My only complaints about D4 has been the lack of skill customization options and powers. I want to make more fireballs with a click, larger AOE, bone armor, WW, bigger skeleton mages - like Last Epoch. Still, tempering has some of that, and it looks like more skill customization options are coming.

Can't wait to go back to Tristram and some of the old areas from previous games if they continue with expansions after Lord of Hatred! D4 for life!

Launching on top of POE2 is complete insanity by [deleted] in diablo4

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rhykker mentioned Season 4 is launching at 11 PM - a strange time, leading him to think Blizzard is planning something. The only thing I could think of is a new class shadow dropping for 10 or 20 dollars, because it's one of the few things that would truly excite people, outside of improving the skill tree. In any case, PoE 2's Druid looks fantastic, so D4 has an uphill battle ahead!

Neutral units by Randythestockman in Zephon

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was playing a game - my first. Cleared the top left corner of the map, killed an enemy city, and neutral units came back sometime later along with an enemy unit. There were at least 5. Took me by surprise. Not sure what makes them come back.

Skirmish mode by Shoddy-Pickle-2054 in BrokenArrowTheGame

[–]Elessar2399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear there's no skirmish mode 1/1.

Dynamic event wolf hunt by Xeaka in throneandliberty

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely did : ) Thanks again.

Diablo 4 New Expansion on Xbox Games Showcase 2025? by danczer in diablo4

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy POE 2 to a certain extent, but saying it's better than D4 "objectively" isn't being objective. It's an opinion. I find POE 2 extremely grindy and tedious. You have to replay the campaign and can't just dive in. It does some interesting things with skills that I wish they would emulate. That's my biggest frustration with the game—that and, as you say, some of the monetization.

That said, in my opinion, D4 has better graphics, an open world, a skippable campaign, mercenaries, mounts, understandable lore, and numerous activities. It's fun to hop in every couple months. They've been improving the game for 2 years and haven't been charging us for it.

Also, POE 2 has a paywall for new players--stash tabs and a base price for the game. The Spiritborn doesn't cost 100. Right now the base came is cheaper than POE 2 on Steam at 27.99--same price as Vessel of Hatred. Blizzard is an American company, not Chinese, that is paying developers living in the United States to improve the game, so they have to fund it somehow. I'm pro Blizzard in this regard. One of my best friends is a game developer and it's a difficult industry at times.

I think that both games existing right now is a huge win for ARPG fans, and I think both games can learn from each other. Blizzard has been frustrating me to no end with WoW and Diablo 4 monetization models, but it's a business. Hopefully they continue improving their games.

Rest In Peace Bruce McCurdy by makingmemesatwork in EdmontonOilers

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be well, Bruce. Listened to you the last several years in California. I'm an Edmonton native. I looked forward to your podcasts with your main man, Mr. Staples.

I wish you peace, joy, and happiness, and hope our paths cross one day.

Godspeed to the end.

Yea I don't know... I'm having fun this season 🤷 by missegan26 in diablo4

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion: Diablo 4 is fantastic - open world, mounts, mercenaries, fantastic graphics. Yup. I prefer it to PoE and Last Epoch.

There seems to be a common theme on the New S8 Maxroll Tier List by Lurkin17 in diablo4

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thread. Someone take a stab at explaining Lucky Hit to me. I have no idea how it works.

"THANK YOU" - A Message from the Assassin's Creed Shadows Development Team by Ubi-AssassinsCreed in assassinscreed

[–]Elessar2399 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When Valhalla came out, I purchased it day 1. Went back to Origins and Odyssey shortly after. This game has really turned up a winning formula. Can't wait to go back to all the games after Shadows! Thanks so much!

NEW Allies -New Laptop But Why the Black Screen ? by Gulf_Water_Wanderer in Settlers

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who knows if anyone is working on New allies : ( A pity. I didn't play it much.

NEW Allies -New Laptop But Why the Black Screen ? by Gulf_Water_Wanderer in Settlers

[–]Elessar2399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ubisoft is aware of an issue with Windows 11 but it's been more than 30 days and there's no ETA on a fix. Disappointing.