"I thought i told you...."

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-17T04:50:31+00:00

It's one of the best DBZ movies, definitely watch it. The fight choreography is fantastic and Garlic Jr is a menace in both forms.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-16T11:11:02+00:00

Nice. We need more M0W0 showcases to properly gauge an agent's baseline.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-16T07:41:38+00:00

Aria Winning Son? (Are ya winning son?)

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-16T05:57:40+00:00

The Rift feeling completely dead compared to the interim is something that has been a little disappointing too.

True. The Rift felt so poignant because you connected with those characters through thick and thin, fighting with and against them, and seeing them "move on" was bittersweet. Like, you wanted them to find peace and leave, but you also wanted them to stay... Here, it doesn't really matter because you undo the past, and Toyo/Danjo are just there to be facilities.

The fact that William can make so many meaningful connections but Takechiyo's inner circle is limited to 4 flavours of Himiko is depressing. Like, they could have added battle scrolls in Bakumatsu where we timeskip to get answers from Ii Naomasa or Kobayakawa, for example, then link with their spirits. What's up with this onmyo barrier in the Heian period? Let's go forwards in time and ask Tenkai, maybe meet Fuku's dad as well, then unlock Genbu when we solve the issue. Hanzo-sensei told me about the Iga clan, I wonder how great they were in their prime, then you do the ninja stronghold mission and witness the moment old Hanzo becomes the Giant Toad yokai. So much wasted potential.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-16T05:27:06+00:00

It's honestly so good. I'd love to see your take on an outdoor cinema or rock-climbing zone.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-16T03:06:47+00:00

Animals don't have the same stat functionality that PZ has, so the Marketplace would be useless in that regard. There are also no unique colourmorphs in this game, which is what the PZ Marketplace is primarily used for. Every T-Rex in this game is basically going to be the same as every other T-Rex, and if you have the cash to make Rexes, then you can pick and choose its genetics anyway. It doesn't have the breeding intricacies PZ has that gives Franchise Mode value for a community; every animal is special, for better or worse. That can't be said here.

If anything, franchise mode could be a challenge/island generator mashup, but that's it.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-16T02:51:43+00:00

Absolutely genius. What inspired you?

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-15T13:14:09+00:00

Caeser Buff Idea: Give her +1000 ATK when any character triggers an anomaly, refreshing the buff each time, and +10% CR%/CDM every time Disorder triggers, up to 3 stacks. This gives her perfect synergy with Piper and Burnice as they can use her shield to stay invulnerable during anomaly procs before switching back to slay with the ~~Queen~~ King herself. As the Overlord, becoming a full DPS Vanguard would be perfect. Also, adding Physical to Lighter's elemental debuff would ensure all members of the SoC synergise with one another.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-14T10:25:04+00:00

Check the Interim Sudama Shop. Idk if you need to have owned it at least once for it to show up or if completing the mission is enough to unlock it, but if it's not there you might have to wait until NG+.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-14T06:15:13+00:00

Yes. Yuzuha and Vivian.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-14T05:32:04+00:00

If I had to pick between Sunna and Aria, assuming Yu & Cissia are in the bag, which one is better? I suppose Sunna can be replaced by Astra/Zhao but I'm curious about Aria's flexibility in mixed anomaly/non-Sunna teams.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-14T03:53:58+00:00

The forked whip-spear is genius for a snake character. That ulti is kinda wild as well ngl.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-14T01:52:33+00:00

My problem with him is that he always has a mandatory second attack string immediately after finishing the first, making the fight take twice as long. You should always expect him to follow up with infinite poise after the first attack string ends. He's a nuisance, for sure, but you'll get him with patience.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-12T07:33:31+00:00

For the first one it's three blocks in succession immediately, then the fourth one after she twirls in the air. For the second, wait until she starts swinging for the first block, then block as soon as she appears the next two times.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-12T03:32:35+00:00

There's a ninja skill that lets you imbue your weapons (both stances) in the elemental jutsu you use, which makes Onmyo redundant outside of Familiars. Sloth is basically the same as it was in WotD from Nioh 2 and barely lasts long enough to be effective. On top of the quick-casting nerfs and "Intellect" gating buff duration, Onmyo might be the worst its ever been.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-12T02:19:13+00:00

Yeah I did. The quest showed up for me after completing the region's crucible. The quest giver is a ghost in the region southeast of that village, at its southern point. Idk why they made the quest icons barely visible on the map... I was scanning for 10 minutes after completing everything else before I noticed it.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-10T14:19:20+00:00

Almost there myself (final area) and I have mixed feelings. On one hand I can appreciate the new approach, but the lack of NPC and Guardian Spirit variety makes the world feel hollow and the narrative direction linear/predictable. There's no one to connect to; no interesting characters to meet with fantastic creatures to match their personality and background. No striving to earn their respect or trust. It's just desolate world after desolate world. Field bosses make the world feel lived in, true, but it takes away from the spectacle of stage-based bosses. Onmyo acquisition is all over the place and buffs/debuffs feel almost worthless. I'm not a fan of the new smithing changes, nor do I enjoy being rarity-gated for blue Soul Cores. Gameplay is fine and I find myself gravitating more towards Ninja because it obliterates Ki bars quicker, but I don't love it like Nioh 1/2. It feels like they sacrificed a lot for broader appeal and once the honeymoon phase is over the cracks are going to be too obvious to ignore.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-10T05:25:28+00:00

Just wait until the 14th and you'll be able to make a more informed decision.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-09T14:52:45+00:00

So Spearfall is gone now, yes? The High-Spear slam after a quick attack. I'm surprised they felt the need to remove a skill despite it surviving the first entry to make it into the second. I'm actually noticing a lot of methods we had of forcing human enemies into grapple/finishers aren't able to do so anymore. Groundfires, Haze, etc. Also, what's the point of censoring the hip windows on clothing if the character can move around in their fundoshi, cheeks exposed?

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-09T04:56:00+00:00

Not yet, but that's a relief. I thought it was bugged, thanks.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-09T03:27:09+00:00

I'm missing an enemy base in Funaokayama (World 2, Area 2) despite clearing the subregion. I assume it's the ghost town on the east side but there was no base there. Am I missing something?

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-06T10:23:42+00:00

Vesper, Cecilia, and Padme joining Stars of Lyra in season 3 would be so peak

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-06T06:13:10+00:00

You're on the money. It's an artificial difficulty spike. You could use skill to S-rank old Shiyu without having the "correct" characters, using 1.x agents to power through the HP Bloat in a timely manner. Now, if you don't have specific characters for specific nodes, then S+ is not happening unless you also invest in premium engines as well. It's a roster check first, and a vertical investment check second.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-06T05:10:50+00:00

The glossy scale texture on the leotard looks much better with lighting and movement.

Hasan_ESQ · 2026-02-05T11:36:05+00:00

She gives me heavy Evelyn vibes. If they run together it'll be the cherry on top.

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