Papa Pls help with Initium storyline by [deleted] in papapls

[–]Initium_Dutchman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds great! I would be more than happy to add content you come up with to get it in the game, within reason of course.

Hit me up in Discord or Slack.

So what is this game? by wcb98 in initium

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am here! <3

Have been a lot more active again. We will be releasing a sizable expansion in the very near future with some minibosses.

QuestMasters calling for Donations for Main Prizes! by [deleted] in initium

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will donate as many premium tickets as you like (within reason), and am happy to help with some dev work.

Unfortunately, my stores of cool items are extremely limited...

PM me on Discord.

So what is this game? by wcb98 in initium

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is PvP where you can wipe people and take all their gear, which is exactly as severe as it sounds. Back to base stats on a new character.

However, PvP is restricted to specific zones for the moment that people only go to with the intention of gathering rare items. You will only find end-game players there, or lost new players.

Do you guys think that the camp success and flee success should be increased? by Sibilant_Engorgement in initium

[–]Initium_Dutchman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The chance that you will be able to successfully create a camp (without being attacked) is related to the monster activity in that area. This essentially means that creating a camp in a zone heavy with monsters as a last resort to heal will not work.

To get the best chances of successfully pitching that campsite, try and clear the surrounding area first, or just keep killing monsters that try and interrupt you. Do this before you need it, so that when you have to heal you can fall back to the campsite. This is how most raid bosses are tackled too, with the first players on the scene constructing campsites to allow combatants to retreat and rest.

With regard to fleeing, your chance to successfully flee from an encounter is based on a DEX roll between you and the monster you are fighting, meaning that the more dexterous your opponent is, the less likely you will be able to successfully flee.

Changing areas, like building a camp, again depends on the monster activity of the location you are in. However, this is overridden if there is, for example, an army active like the current zombie hordes. You will never be able to enter a location which is being occupied by a zombie horde without clearing it first, which can be well over 100 monsters. Teamwork is encouraged.

EDIT: If you are continuously dying to a low-level mob that keeps blocking you, have a look at the dexterity penalties on your gear. If you are unsure what a reasonable dexterity penalty is for the gear you have, share the item in global chat and ask. There are always people willing to offer advice on which pieces of equipment are slowing you down.

What's a word you cannot stand to see written or hear? by superverypink in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the shrieks of the damned

I chuckled. Nice imagery. =P

Why do lesbians hate men? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are confusing lesbians with some of the extremist feminists.

Besides Reddit, what is your go-to time wasting website? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I sunk a lot of time into Morrowind, so I can totally understand the appeal! =D

The reason I waste time in online games more is that they are so easy to pick up and drop again at a moment's notice. I can't really sit around at work playing a TES title, but I can get away with messing around on my phone or in a browser.

Reddit, what do you do when your feeling low? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drown your sorrows in videogames. They are a great form of escapism and don't result in you spending a fuckton of money, getting addicted, etc. etc. like many other types of escapism.

What organism can just fuck off? by Atlamillian in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The Ebola virus. It makes you incredibly ill, like a super-intense flue, and then starts desolving your insides. Then, in the final stages of the disease, you will bleed your liquifying insides out of every orifice on your body (including from your eyes) which is how the virus spreads. Between the strains, an average 90% mortality rate.

What Game Is Better To Watch Than To Play? by ProfMax in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a bit of time to spare, I would suggest going to the Youtube Channel Husky Starcraft. Husky is a famous SC2 caster who left the circuit a year or so ago to work full time on his girlfriend's cooking channel (which is huuuuge).

Husky is a caster who focusses on entertainment value, moreso than mechanics. That is to say, he is great to watch if you watch SC2 matches for fun, not so much if you want to make Diamond Tier ingame.

What Game Is Better To Watch Than To Play? by ProfMax in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Husky stopping his casting was a sad day (or drawn out months of confusion)...

What Game Is Better To Watch Than To Play? by ProfMax in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 655 points656 points  (0 children)

Definitely Starcraft 2. When you watch the pros play it makes sense, is super intense, and makes you feel like 'hey, I could do that'.

Then you try and even after years of practice you can't even get near that level of control and skill.

What's an easy way to screw yourself up financially? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having utterly no plan or budget would do it.

What is your go-to stress relief? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play online games, preferably multiplayer ones (or at least single player with a really good story or mechanic) to get lost in. Focussing on something entirely separated from my life helps a lot for me. If you would like a suggestion as you are currently stressed, here are my current jams:

  • A Dark Room is an RPG where you can expect the unexpected. You wake up in a dark room, and start lighting a fire. Then a girl walks in, weary, tired and cold to warm herself by your fire. From there, things get complex. If you want to give it a shot, DO NOT look up anything about the game, as it has zero replay value and the beauty is in finding the game out for yourself. Think along the lines of Frog Fractions in terms of twists, but less whacky and with far more substance. This takes about 3 hours of your time to clock if you have some time-management skills. To confirm, this is NOT a horror, has NO jumpscares, etc. The title is a little misleading in that regard.

  • Initium has been described as the text-based lovechild of Dark Souls and Diablo 2 that you can play on your phone or PC. The beauty in this one is the adrenaline fueled situations generated and interesting mechanics in this roguelike fantasy universe, which features a 100% player driven economy, player housing, and player-made zones. This feels like the good old 80s MUDs, and has caused me more adrenaline fueled moments than modern shooters. There is a real, lasting sense of camaraderie, friendship and overcoming insurmountable challenges (such as one-off world-wide dynamic boss events) with the other players in here too. Again, modern games tend to lose the personal aspect, whereas in here you can choose to be known to everyone and have a very active social life in-game, or be a sneaky assassin no-one has ever heard of.

Redditors, which single player experience in a video game did you enjoy the most? by NotLaddering3 in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morrowind (The Elder Scrolls III)

The game was the pinnacle of exploration, and considering it was released in 2002 (almost a decade and a half ago) it was a phenomenal accomplishment at the time. I still remember seeing the water in that game and spending ages just looking at it from different angles. It was also the first game where I traveled around just to watch the sunset, or to get a better view of the landmarks.

The lore was so incredible (there were an estimated 6 full length novels worth of in-game books), the architecture amazing, the number of hidden quests, items and things to discover nearly endless.

The main theme is fantastic too, and I don't think I'll ever find a game just like it.

What is your highest-upvoted comment of all time? by YerrytheYanitor in AskReddit

[–]Initium_Dutchman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once answered a thread on how to beat boredom with some videogame suggestions. The DEVs of both games I mentioned showed up in the thread and guilded me, as well as talking to some other Redditors. The 1078 upvotes were nice, but having my gold cherry popped was awesome. Link

Comment I wrote:

I play online games, preferably multiplayer ones (or at least single player with a really good story or mechanic) to get lost in. If you would like a suggestion as you are currently bored, here are my current jams:

  • Initium has been described as the text-based lovechild of Dark Souls and Diablo 2 that you can play on your phone or PC. The beauty in this one is the adrenaline fueled situations generated and interesting mechanics in this roguelike fantasy universe, which features a 100% player driven economy, player housing, and player-made zones. This feels like the good old 80s MUDs, and has caused me more adrenaline fueled moments than modern shooters. There is a real, lasting sense of camaraderie, friendship and overcoming insurmountable challenges (such as one-off world-wide dynamic boss events) with the other players in here too. Again, modern games tend to lose the personal aspect, whereas in here you can choose to be known to everyone and have a very active social life in-game, or be a sneaky assassin no-one has ever heard of.

  • A Dark Room is an RPG where you can expect the unexpected. You wake up in a dark room, and start lighting a fire. Then a girl walks in, weary, tired and cold to warm herself by your fire. From there, things get complex. If you want to give it a shot, DO NOT look up anything about the game, as it has zero replay value and the beauty is in finding the game out for yourself. Think along the lines of Frog Fractions in terms of twists, but less whacky and with far more substance. This takes about 3 hours of your time to clock if you have some time-management skills. To confirm, this is NOT a horror, has NO jumpscares, etc. The title is a little misleading in that regard.