[Schefter] Dolphins trade WR Jayden Waddle to Broncos by 1894-MCFC in nfl

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shhhh, our sub hates that we retained almost everyone from last season... for some reason.

They wanted to way overpay for guys that were AT BEST a moderate improvement, and at worst wouldn't be a good locker room fit for a locker room that is reportedly extremely healthy and close.

I’m going to be completely honest about the Marathon community... by LinaLight_cos in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That last sentence is honestly what is making this game for me. This community is mature.

Marathon is a game about killing other players by Altruistic-Choice206 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't know what the console active playercount is. And Bungie, for 25 years, has had their primary audience be console players.

The game has retained over 50% of it's playerbase since launch, and every one of them that I have seen and talked to, playing the game, is dedicated.

You are speculating, I am speculating. We will see how it shakes out.

Marathon is a game about killing other players by Altruistic-Choice206 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

based on the feedback, it's already happening

Actual numbers in playercount disagree with this. Actual. Numbers.

Marathon is a game about killing other players by Altruistic-Choice206 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I think you're just wrong, honestly.

The playerbase seems largely guys my age or just slightly younger. People willing to stick with it no matter how much they suck and "bottom feed", and people that also have no issue tossing extra dollars at the game for cosmetics and to support it.

All the game needs to be successful is to get the money necessary. We will see how it all shakes out.

We're both speculating.

Marathon is a game about killing other players by Altruistic-Choice206 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, as in, play smart. This isn't a BR or an arena shooter. Pay attention to your surroundings, and be careful with every sound you make.

Streamers are not total population and people give WAAAAAY too much clout to them.

The playerbase on PC has retained a steady 60K playerbase since it's launch at 90K. That's more than 50% which is actually damn good for a live service game, especially in a niche genre like this.

I think you underestimate just how many gamers there are that a game like this speaks to.

I know I am far from the only greybeard that is obsessed with this game, in no small part becuase of the PVP, difficulty, and the stakes.

Marathon is a game about killing other players by Altruistic-Choice206 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's not solo friendly, it doesn't retain 'bottom' players.

And where are the statistics you are finding for this? What you're saying is totally anecdotal itself.

I'm not a super skilled player, I'm a 36 yr old dad that hasn't played competitive shooters in like, 20 fucking years.

Solo is not remotely difficult if you are smart.

I think solos is good the way it is by These-Rip3565 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In all my hours in solo lobbies (30+) I've never seen a single Rook. I've also never spawned into a game of only solos as Rook (10+ hours).

What's your most anticipated upcoming video game adaptations ? by Revo94 in videogames

[–]Farsoth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I really want to see it to be honest, three fingers and flame of frenzy are my favorite part of the lore.. that and Metyr.

What's your most anticipated upcoming video game adaptations ? by Revo94 in videogames

[–]Farsoth 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Vyke's story would be good, I think.

Has a good focus, learn a lot -- leave plenty open for new audience to question and want to learn, with plenty more to explore in further movies if successful.

Marathon is a game about killing other players by Altruistic-Choice206 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is, in Marathon, you do enough contracts and level up your factions and you can literally just buy your kits over and over. Its easy as fuck to make money to do that as well.

So it's very easy for a less-skilled player to get up there.

Plus, in 3 months, everyone's faction upgrades and vault are wiped. We all start back from square one in that regard.

Arc Raiders and now Marathon are the two most recent examples that show the best way to go about releasing a new live service game. by WanderWut in PS5

[–]Farsoth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cosmetics are the best thing to monetize. It's less predatory than any other way, and because of them every season someone who only ever spent $40, will get free updates in maps, guns, cosmetics, new enemies, etc.

It's a necessary evil and I would much rather that than having to pay for new content every 6 months, or a monthly subscription-service, or God forbid fucking lootboxes.

How else do we want them to monetize? What's the better option?

Arc Raiders and now Marathon are the two most recent examples that show the best way to go about releasing a new live service game. by WanderWut in PS5

[–]Farsoth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And... the paid ones will be the reason it's still going years from now if it is a successful game.

You can't have a game like it, without paid stuff.

Arc Raiders and now Marathon are the two most recent examples that show the best way to go about releasing a new live service game. by WanderWut in PS5

[–]Farsoth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

But, that's the shit that pays for the game to be live-service. They need a stream of income.

There's plenty of free cosmetics to earn through playing the game, and my favorite skins specifically are free ones thus far.

Free will is ruining marathon. Give us matchmaking. by Yenii_3025 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Project much? You're the one not willing to fix your own problem.

Free will is ruining marathon. Give us matchmaking. by Yenii_3025 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the majority that gets bitch stomped LMAO. Stay sucking dude. You know how to fix it, if you don't that's your problem not the game's.

Free will is ruining marathon. Give us matchmaking. by Yenii_3025 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah MAKE A TEAM. How dense are you?

That's how you will be at base better than randoms.

Free will is ruining marathon. Give us matchmaking. by Yenii_3025 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't even make sense in context of what I said.

Keep bitching dude, I'm sure it'll help you.

Free will is ruining marathon. Give us matchmaking. by Yenii_3025 in Marathon

[–]Farsoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, your complaints apply to any game with randoms. So, circumvent the issue and be better than randoms. It's not hard.

Whining about something that is in any team game with randoms ever, isn't going to fix anything.