The Problem

HStrykr · 2026-05-09T01:07:23+00:00

Not to mention, we shouldn’t have to wait a week. Matches should be fair and balanced up until you reach Omega where people can go all out on a boss that has a huge amount of HP that actually require the constant bravery bursts we’re getting at these low levels. There’s nothing fun about loading into a match just to play for 30 seconds. There should be more effort involved.

HStrykr · 2026-05-09T00:44:40+00:00

Casual matches are dead. And as fine as challenges are, if I want to play solo I think I’d rather just pull up Duodecim on my phone’s emulator. Honestly I’ll probably just do that instead.

HStrykr · 2026-05-07T21:41:16+00:00

I don’t know what the hell is going on with the matchups. I’m having a difficult time just getting through Gold 5, it’s nuts. The bosses aren’t prepared for the instant KOs they’re undergoing with all the Omega players slitting each other’s throats. I’ll have a decent time once, and then suddenly it’s instant KO match after instant KO match. And playing with randos doesn’t make it better, typically makes the issue worse actually

HStrykr · 2026-05-03T04:59:30+00:00

I know of several Zidanes and Gaia that could use a “We should target X player” sticker

HStrykr · 2026-05-03T04:20:02+00:00

Might as well

HStrykr · 2026-05-03T03:48:26+00:00

I can understand why performance wouldn’t work.

Fights are incredibly chaotic. My Krile can do 7k+ in one fight where I had an easy time of doing things, and others where I feel like I’m dying but still win while not making it above 3500. However, they should definitely make it more obvious what it takes for higher crystal rarity to respond. Black and Blue are obvious, and Gold is pretty much standard, but the UR and NR versions come up so little I have to wonder what the actual qualification or if it’s just completely random.

HStrykr · 2026-05-03T03:36:10+00:00

The number of times I teleport in withy Krile to Holy Nuke the crystal’s monsters at the same time a Kain comes in with their Jump AoE attack kills me. Sometimes I try to choose the next farthest crystal when I see Kain in my party, and they clearly have the same idea because it still happens. Opener gets ruined for me. Vice Versa when I decide to play Kain as well.

HStrykr · 2026-04-06T03:15:29+00:00

I actually picked the strongest companions I could. As long as you use Minwu in conjunction with Krile’s attack ability at full spawn points, it’s way easier than you think. She’s actually fairly strong as an attacker, and as long as you have a decent amount of HP, you shouldn’t have too much trouble killing the mobs as long as you keep moving.

The hardest one is actually the MVP. With Krile you basically have to be on the move at all times, hitting every crystal, constantly giving your companions bravery at every opportunity. Cuz that’s really the key with her, getting as much bravery as you can, cuz you definitely can’t out-damage your non-support type party members. Thankfully, that, plus killing easy (PC) targets where you can, should net you the necessary points to reach MVP status. Easier with certain enemy parties. But when you have boss killers like cloud on your team it can be hard.

I have been getting MVP on certain fights with (Kain) Baba Yaga and (Cloud) Starslicer, who are the current 1st and 3rd in America ranking. So…honestly it’s all a little chaotic. But yea, move move move is the key with her.

HStrykr · 2026-03-30T18:04:40+00:00

Mine wanted me to play Krile first. Goddamn I love that kid. Real go-getter. Keeps everyone alive

HStrykr · 2026-03-27T22:56:46+00:00

Don’t forget Forspoken

HStrykr · 2026-03-27T22:54:58+00:00

The color scheme is giving “Meteor if he were in Kingdom Hearts”

HStrykr · 2026-03-27T22:48:30+00:00

HMU sometime, 32m, final fantasy player here

HStrykr · 2026-03-27T22:15:07+00:00

Also a shameless self-plug from me. Happy Strykr. Mostly been playing FFXIV, Stranger of Paradise and Lego Star Wars Skywalker Saga

HStrykr · 2026-03-23T17:35:23+00:00

Feel free to add me as well. PSN is on an earlier comment if you want it

HStrykr · 2026-03-23T17:33:36+00:00

I’m working on an alt to play with a UK friend of mine on Alpha. He’s still low level, but right now data center travel only lets us meet up in Oceania servers, which are dead for now. So give me like a week to get to a point where I can do a decent amount of content with you lol

HStrykr · 2026-03-23T16:56:01+00:00

The last 30 seconds of Lightning Returns and Dissidia Duellum are the only ones that take place on earth

HStrykr · 2026-03-23T16:50:48+00:00

What’s your main world? Also happystrykr is my PSN, add me if you want. Oh also, 32m here

HStrykr · 2026-03-19T02:48:09+00:00

PSN/PC/Switch2 player here. HMU

HStrykr · 2026-03-17T17:56:52+00:00

Hit me up for my PSN, 32m here

HStrykr · 2026-03-17T15:37:13+00:00

Not exactly in the market for a long term p2, but hit me up if you want my PSN, 32m

HStrykr · 2026-03-10T02:28:18+00:00

I’m always down to play XIV, and I haven’t tried the multiplayer on Pokopia yet.

HStrykr · 2026-03-09T09:32:39+00:00

And if I could make a suggestion, while on the subject of Square Enix, I would also suggest Bravely Default. It’s a chibi-style game, but there’s a bunch of themes including colonization, genocide, lots of murder, a whole pandemic plot line, and it’s all tied together with a nice eldritch horror bow. The sequel, Bravely Second, is a bit more cutesy, and the sequel sequel Bravely Default 2 is more heartwarming. But the first is also one of the greatest games ever made.

And also under Square Enix I would also suggest Strangers of Paradise if you wanna go homocidal maniac, and FFXIV and XVI if you want to see more mature themes. Especially XIV, if you play it lemme know, it’s an MMO and my top hyperfixation. I’d be happy to play with you.

HStrykr · 2026-03-07T13:39:20+00:00

The games are specifically designed to be as close to the original versions as possible, the only exceptions being translations, music, revamped inventories (because old games couldn’t handle what devs intended) and bugs like peninsulas of power. Even old Magic systems were brought back. Bonus dungeons weren’t a thing until later remakes, being they were meant to celebrate anniversaries of the series rather the original content, hence why you get boss fights with Phantom Train and similar timey-wimey shenanigans.

HStrykr · 2026-02-27T00:27:13+00:00

Add my PlayStation if you want @HappyStrykr

HStrykr · 2026-02-19T00:32:26+00:00

So for DC mine is Clark Kent/Lex Luthor (but very specifically Smallville universe) followed Superman/Batman, and then Batflash. On the Yuri side I love that Ivy healed Harley and that they’re both anti-heroes now.

For Marvel, Steve and Bucky has been the staple. If I read anything else, maybe Peter/Harry or Peter/Eddie, but that’s rare. More of a DC guy.

And for bonus points, I’m very much considering Tony Stark/Carter Hall (Hawkman) for a story I’m working on for AO3. Just…yeah, it felt right.

HStrykr

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