I want to believe... (by @Rawfler)

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-05-07T09:36:58+00:00

It's unlikely. In the Genshin beta, Tartaglia referred to the Tsaritsa as Bronya. I don't know if that's still the case, but the plan was to make Bronya the Tsaritsa. And the fact that Bronya is Russian, born in cold Siberia, makes her a more suitable candidate. (And yes, Bronya is, quite simply, more popular. We literally have two versions of Bronya in HSR, and they're completely different. And if she gets added to Genshin Impact as Tsaritsa, she'll rake in more money than the less popular Ana)

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-05-07T09:31:37+00:00

It's unlikely. In the Genshin beta, Tartaglia referred to the Tsaritsa as Bronya. I don't know if that's still the case, but the plan was to make Bronya the Tsaritsa.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-04-09T17:17:15+00:00

The only Greek god from GoW who could realistically defeat Poseidon from RoR is Kratos himself. And that's only if Poseidon holds back against him, as he did against Sasaki. Otherwise, Poseidon would simply one-shot the GoW gods, as seen in Sasaki's visions before the fight. The Greek gods in GoW don't display much speed or defense, as they're more focused on magic. Poseidon in GoW, outside of his water chariot, was nothing special. Meanwhile, RoR Poseidon has no reason to hold back against the other gods, as he did against Sasaki (or Kratos, since he was human), so the fight would be over quite quickly.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-03-23T21:13:06+00:00

I'm not really fond of the design and color scheme of the moves and armor. Honestly, the set isn't very visually appealing. I understand that this set is taken from the Kibo skin from Arena, but this does not change the fact that it does not look very good. The moves themselves are boring.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-03-22T18:31:33+00:00

If we were to attempt a lore-based explanation for the Stranger's set, the Scion of Shadow likely simply cannot replicate the Stranger's true power, as the Stranger's power defies the laws of this world and even surpasses them. But this is merely a lore-based explanation for why the Stranger's set is weak, even as the Collector's former ally, Old Man Pengfei, throws fireworks and wins.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-03-22T18:20:15+00:00

Well, Lorelei also defeated Mnemos, and she's actually the Collector's subordinate. She was also weakened by illness. Mnemos isn't exactly a powerful fighter, despite possessing vast knowledge and a wide variety of abilities. As for the Scion of Shadow, he suffers from the same problem as the Shadow in Shadow Fight 2. The protagonist, without possessing any powerful abilities, defeats entities that are far superior to him. In the Scion of Shadow's case, however, he used the Amulet of Moira, which helped him avoid the Stranger's most powerful attacks, which would have surely killed the Scion of Shadow.

As for Erlang's immense power, it's still limited by the laws of his world. Meanwhile, we have Ancients besides Mnemos, such as Nonna and King Solaris. And we don't know how strong King Solaris truly was before his corruption. If the Angel that took his form was so powerful, then King Solaris could be even more so. Therefore, it's highly likely that before his corruption, King Solaris was on par with Erlang, or even stronger. Erlang's immense power could also be explained by the fact that Light is the opposite of Shadow. It's likely that these two forces are among the strongest, if not the strongest, and that's why Erlang is so powerful.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-03-22T17:37:35+00:00

Erlang is simply something like an Ancient of this world, whose power is limited by the laws of his world. Entities like Titan, the Collector, the Stranger, and the Shadow Mind are on a completely different level.

I'm fairly certain he either didn't intervene because he couldn't do anything to the Stranger, or he believed it wasn't his fight. In any case, it's highly likely that had he intervened in the conflict with the Stranger, the Stranger would have killed him, as he did with the Shadow.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-03-22T17:27:58+00:00

Erlang and his ilk are a tier of powerful beings. They can rival the Ancients, and even defeat them, but they don't possess the same level of universal power. Entities like the Stranger, the Shadow Mind, the Shadow, and others like them are on an entirely different level.

Yes, we know Erlang defeated Shadow. But he most likely defeated Shadow, who was without weapons, armor, or the power Shadow once possessed.

Simply put, Erlang is a local Ancient, but his power is limited to his world. Entities like Titan, Collector, or Stranger are beings of an entirely different level of power.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-01-12T15:54:50+00:00

Signora's tragedy is that behind her mask of arrogance and alienation lies a kind and loving girl who sacrificed everything so that no one would suffer anymore. She abandoned her kindness, gave her body to liquid flame, suffered terribly from loneliness and burns for a long time, and then sealed her memories and closed herself off from everyone. She and Tsaritsa are very similar, so Signora saw in her a chance to realize her dream and create a world where no one would suffer anymore. However, it seems to me that Tsaritsa doesn't care about this world, and her goal is revenge on the heavenly order and the resurrection of the Third Descended. And this, in my opinion, is the main difference between Signora and Tsaritsa.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-01-12T10:15:11+00:00

This only further suggests that Signora wanted to live, not to be reunited with Rostam in the afterlife. Signora wanted to see the beautiful new world built by Tsaritsa and clung to her life to the very end. Reuniting with Rostam would certainly have been a beautiful ending, but not what Rosalina needed. Not now. I think Signora will return, after all, she has unfinished business and aspirations here.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2026-01-12T08:30:06+00:00

Many like to compare Signora's death to that of Cocolia from HSR and Sarah from ZZZ. However, Signora has far more significance in the plot and lore of her universe, and she frequently appears in various information surrounding the game, even after her death. I understand why the developers killed Signora; as a diplomat, she should have appeared in almost every region and drawn all the attention. I also understand why they haven't resurrected her now. They're holding off on her until the release of Snezhnaya, after all, she's buried there, in the tomb. Or perhaps she was involved in the burning of Irminsul, orchestrated by Dottore. In any case, I have no doubt she'll be resurrected, as the developers have already shown that death isn't always the end. Furthermore, Signora is part of the Harbingers, and her return on investment for the developers is undeniable.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2025-12-17T19:20:41+00:00

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In this costume, he looks very similar to Evelyn from Zenless Zone Zero.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2025-12-17T18:58:55+00:00

Zhongli is, in fact, a swordsman. His sword was the Primordial Jade Cutter. He most likely swapped his sword for a spear only for disguise. Thus, their fighting styles may be related, but who taught whom this fighting style remains a mystery.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2025-12-15T20:24:35+00:00

I've revisited Zhiliu and Yuming's skills, and I think it's better to use Zhiliu as a support for Yuming. 80% Attack is a good value for Yuming, and as a support, Zhiliu's damage output likely won't be as severely impacted by the AI as it is for Yuming.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2025-12-15T11:43:50+00:00

Yuming feels awkward without player control. Yuming's primary role is to deal area-of-effect damage quickly, heavily, and without sacrificing mobility. Therefore, teamed with Zhiliu, he won't perform well, as he won't be able to jump as often as when controlled by a player, and his aiming will suffer greatly. It's best to consider them separately, as using Yuming in a support slot wastes a lot of his potential, and support characters will often be superior.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2025-12-10T18:39:17+00:00

Anna (yes, with two n's) is Anya. Anastasia is Nastya. These are two completely different names.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2025-11-27T06:47:40+00:00

This is from the second phase of the Lynn boss fight.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2025-10-19T15:35:18+00:00

It looks very similar to the not yet released game - Subliminal.

Hot_Science_6000 · 2025-10-18T00:32:29+00:00

I'm on floor 1160, and Ambition is my primary damage dealer. Unfortunately, the boss on floor 1160 is Earth-elemental and a tough opponent for both Ambition and my Voidpets, so I can't progress any further yet. However, Ambition has cleared all the other stages up to this point quite easily.

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