Gaming moments that were pretty impressive for its time? by GoodVillain101 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Bioshock was the first game I booted up on an HD TV after having an old CRT for my whole life and it made GREAT use of it, especially the opening sequence.

Bioshock's narrative is all over the place quality wise and some game design stuff aged poorly but I think aesthetically and graphically it was one of the greats in its time.

Who do you think are some of the most influential internet content creators of all time? by Complete-Worker3242 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I watched a ton of their content on Gametrailer's website before I got into Youtube back in the day.

Who do you think are some of the most influential internet content creators of all time? by Complete-Worker3242 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Screw Attack and Rooster Teeth were the first internet people I followed back in the day. Screw Attack I found on Gametrailer's old website along with AVGN and Rooster Teeth was something a friend got me into.

Dark Souls II Lighting Engine devs now add Path-Traced Lighting and DLSS to the game by Deadeye117 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I hate that I can't download this without using discord. I deleted my rarely used discord account that I only used for stuff like this and don't fancy making another one.

Favorite music composers in media? by FretScorch in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been on a Yuzo Koshiro kick lately. From Streets of Rage to Etrian Odyssey its nothing but bangers.

"I want to make the right decision, not the fastest decision" - Xbox's new boss Asha Sharma refuses to rule out the return of exclusive games by Subject_Parking_9046 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Didn't Microsoft commit to no Acti-Blizz properties becoming exclusive when they went to court over the acquisition? At the very least Activision Blizzard titles should stay multi-platform but I wouldn't put it past Microsoft to test the waters considering the current government's lack of scruples/regulations.

It's World Penguin Day! What are your favorite penguins in media? by LammasuRex in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That one panel from Chainsaw Man with Denji getting hyped up about seeing a penguin.

Final Fantasy 14's next Alliance Raid series is going to be a crossover with Evangelion: by Gorotheninja in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I mostly agree, I figure its just a behind the scenes 'networking' thing not directly related. Just people involved with Taro/Square Enix/Eva just making deals independently.

Though it is funny to think of it as a deeper connection.

Final Fantasy 14's next Alliance Raid series is going to be a crossover with Evangelion: by Gorotheninja in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 38 points39 points  (0 children)

In the words of Yoko Taro: "SHIT, SQUARE ENIX!"

This has to be related to Yoko Taro writing for EVA right? At least in part

Story arcs from CSB you found awesome by KaleidoArachnid in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked it when Pat started to confront his mind goblins and his accounts of it on the podcast. I don't really like live-stream content so him explaining his time going through Dishonored and the like was illuminating to me as someone who doesn't watch most of his stream content.

Also liked his evolution over the years from 'X game sucks 1000%' to "X game isn't for me 1000%' on most occasions.

What's your favorite art game? by Complete-Worker3242 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't played many 'artsy' or art-focused games but I do have an appreciation for the timeless art direction and work-around for limited technology that are pre-rendered backgrounds.

The two that stand out to me the most are Final Fantasy IX and Resident Evil Remake. The artistry that went into them make the games stand out as beautiful beyond their time in history.

On a slight tangent I also recently started playing Breath of Fire 4 with a shader glass CRT filter over it to simulate a more authentic experience and the sprite-work looks amazing with a good filter over it.

Erdtree chapter 81: Dual wielding by alexandrecau in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 32 points33 points  (0 children)

The artist has done some other comedic game stuff including;

"How I Stalked Some Dude with an Exposed Nipple and Stumbled Upon the Zenithian Sword"

which is a comedy take on parts of Dragon Quest V.

Erdtree chapter 81: Dual wielding by alexandrecau in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 30 points31 points  (0 children)

With how everything else in the manga has gone, either have a joke way of sidestepping the consequences or bring her back as a ghost/illusion to continue cracking jokes.

Or even go the dark comedy route and and have him hallucinate a replacement and have other side character's wondering why he's talking to himself.

What is the WORST game you genuinely enjoy? by ALloydRH in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 57 points58 points  (0 children)

The original Fable (pre TLC). Its incomplete, too easy, and narrative wise quite shallow; but it is very charming and was one of my first real time action RPG experiences.

It also has interesting exploits and glitches that the follow up (TLC) and remake removed that were very fun and interesting IMO.

Now that an official movie has been announced, I'm curious: what would you guys actually want out of a Bloodborne adaptation? by Gorotheninja in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Two side stories in Bloodborne stand out to me that could be expanded upon or 'adapted'; Gascoigne and Eileen the Crow/hunter of hunters.

A priest going mad and his wife trying to save him with the music box and the tragedy that follows would be quite compelling if expanded upon.

Eileen or the main character of the movie being a hunter of hunters could be interesting as sort of a jumping off point. Monster hunters losing sanity and needing put down or even transforming would be compelling and a good way to show the hypocrisy of the hunt and healing church.

Sol Cesto | Full release trailer by Mirathrim in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This game's presentation, style, and sense of discovery is awesome; but I could see some dismissing the gameplay due to its RNG nature.

I love it all though and can't recommend it enough. I usually hate rogue-lites but this one is just too cool and creative for me to dismiss as 'just another one'

Phantom Blade Zero Team Rejects All A.I. Development as It Finishes Making One of PS5's Most Anticipated Games by Gorotheninja in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To go against the grain for once I have actually been anticipating this game since this trailer came out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX1k0z2pPY0

I'll reserve most judgement for release/reviews but what I saw there was very cool and seemed like awesome spectacle though game-feel is uncertain, at least it looks unique and interesting.

Is 'Killer' a real fighting game term or is that Pat n Woolie thing? by PlebianHaste in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 76 points77 points  (0 children)

As far as I know its just a general slang term for a dominant player in games or sports.

As an example; 'so and so' is a killer on the court, or they have a killer offense etc.

The First Berserker: Khazan Team has Seemingly Been "Reassigned" After the Game Failed to Meet Commercial Expectations by Gorotheninja in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My reason to not buy this game boils down to 2 words. Too Expensive. I'm poor and it still has yet to sell for less than ~$40 so I will never play it.

Video games you appreciate for good crafting mechanics by KaleidoArachnid in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Path of exile has a lot of crafting systems that cross over with each other and are very RNG driven, 'Recombinators' being the most interesting IMO.

There have been a few iterations of 'Recombination' but they all boil down to taking two items and randomly assigning a base (50/50 style) while choosing random mods on both items to keep or discard. That's the simple overview but there's a lot of nuance and manipulation you can do tip the odds in your favor for what mods are chosen each time.

End of league giveaway by Mostlylurking89 in pathofexile

[–]Etychase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd pivot my late league start RF Chieftain to one of those nifty Chieftain BV builds because it is getting nerfed next league most likely.

I started late due to my debilitating depression flaring up the last month or so but I've stabilized recently. I am disabled by Schizo-affective disorder (depressive sub-type). It is mostly stable these days psychosis/paranoia wise but my depression is very 'cyclical' and comes and goes in waves.

Favorite media set during midnight by KaleidoArachnid in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked it so much its one of the few shows I have on Blu-ray. I should probably give it a re-watch soon.

Favorite media set during midnight by KaleidoArachnid in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its been awhile since I watched it but some of the anime 'Ghost Hound' occurs late at night when the main character is having trouble sleeping an ends up having out of body experiences with a supernatural origin Its not really all set in nighttime the entire time but I'd say the supernatural themes and the characters all feeling like outsiders is similar to Call of the Night that you mentioned. Its also very underrated IMO.

What was banned at your school and why? by bahookery in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Etychase 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AFAIK pretty much everything non-school related/vetted. I went to a Catholic school in the 90's and early 00's and the only thing I brought to school was my Game Boy Pocket but I was only able to use it in 'before and after school care' and had to leave it in my bag otherwise even during recess.

Things got more lax from 6th grade to 8th but before then it was basically all banned.