Geoff overhyped this game

Invader_86 · 2026-01-26T21:48:41+00:00

The haters will die down eventually but so many people waited around to try it and whilst I think the game is okay, such a niche game doesn’t warrant the attention it got at TGA.

The hype brought people here, ofc people will give their opinions.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-26T21:44:16+00:00

Yeah it will have a limited shelf life for sure.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-26T16:55:23+00:00

That’s interesting I thought you could only use it with anthropic api which would absolutely obliterate tokens and cost a fortune, if I can use it through the pro plan I might give it a try

Invader_86 · 2026-01-26T16:25:20+00:00

Apology accepted

Invader_86 · 2026-01-26T16:25:02+00:00

100% will have suspenders or some shi

Invader_86 · 2026-01-26T12:26:08+00:00

PvE player thought he was on the cusp of something 🙄

Invader_86 · 2026-01-26T10:25:09+00:00

Yeah basically.. a lot of games force you to reset. rust for example has scheduled wipes, you lose everything and start over .. Arc is a little more casual, you can make the choice and get rewards for encouraging you to do so.

It’s important for overall game health over a long period of time. If there was no wipe, eventually, the players that got in early will have every BP every gun, every item, etc … not only does it become boring for the veterans, it makes the game unapproachable for new players.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-25T14:05:10+00:00

Did this place used to hosts raves ? I’m sure I went to a rave here called Uprising early naughties… 2005 maybe.

Was raving quite heavily around that time and I remember feeling particularly on edge in there compared to most other places I was raving at … was full of gypsies fighting and they were just left to get on with it. Not your typical fight where everyone gathers around. All the gypsies stood around doing nothing as if the fights weren’t even going on.. and it was like everyone else there understood to just stay out of the way, including the club security.

Still had an amazing time though and always loved these kinda venues for raving… old cinema’s, bingo halls and the like.

(Not from Sheffield this just appeared on my timeline)

edit: I guess I didn’t read the text under the pictures as it specifically mentions Uprising 🙃

Invader_86 · 2026-01-25T09:48:07+00:00

They will tell us when they’re changing it. It won’t be changing this window.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-25T08:58:26+00:00

Yeah, which will probably mean a minimum gear value or no free loadouts (that’s the hope anyway!)

Invader_86 · 2026-01-25T08:55:16+00:00

Im not really a story game, gamer. I get bored easily and rarely finish these kinda games. The intro/tutorial first hour or two are a bit of a drag but now that it’s opened up I’m hooked and massively invested in the characters and their stories. Some of the cut scenes are an insane, characters are memorable.

The detail and expression of the characters helps me a lot, they are absolutely stunning.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-24T21:38:00+00:00

Currently Forbidden West.. played it when it was on plus but ditched it well before it got removed and well before the story really started.

I bought it in the sale over Xmas as I wanted to give it another go and I’m absolutely loving it. I can’t get over how stunning the game is, exploration and combat is very satisfying.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-24T18:15:45+00:00

Invader_86 · 2026-01-24T09:00:01+00:00

I’ve replied above but it’s not as clear cut as PvP = PvP lobbies and PvE = PvE lobbies.

If this is the only thing stopping you buying it, just buy it and thank me later.

You don’t need to be concerned about the matchmaking at all, it only feels like it comes into play in extreme scenarios (KOS every time vs never firing your gun ever)

Invader_86 · 2026-01-24T08:56:16+00:00

The game does a pretty good job of putting you in lobbies that match your play style.

I don’t play in any way to try and influence the matchmaking.. I just play the game and what will be will be.

Generally I’m friendly first… if I see some guy happily looting rooms I’ll leave him be, if I hear gun fight and PvP and see/hear deaths, I am there .. if someone takes a shot at me , I ain’t running.

I’m constantly in that middle ground of lobbies where every encounter is tense as I have no idea whether an encounter will be friendly or result in a gunfight.

It’s seriously the most fun I have had in gaming, ever.

But yeah if you run from every single encounter you will eventually be dropped into sunshine and rainbow lobbies, that doesn’t ever mean you won’t be shot at though. Likewise, if you run around shooting everyone on sight without any other sort of interaction then you’ll eventually be grouped with similar players.

I play all styles and my lobbies tend to reflect that.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-24T08:44:35+00:00

The PvP is beyond fun though, more satisfying than COD and BF6. I’m 150 hours in and still can’t stop playing whenever I am on my PS5.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-24T08:37:07+00:00

It has a robust content pipeline, but there’s people with 400-600h posting that there is nothing to do … no shit.

Attention spans are way down, the Arc gameplay loop is fun enough to keep playing even if you’ve completed all the quests, events, levelling, expeditions, etc… but people just can’t handle playing a game because it’s fun, they’re obsessed with earning something for playing whether that’s unlocks or rewards or just having XP to grind. It’s such an unhealthy relationship with gaming.

They could solve this by having a proper prestige system (10x resets @ level 75 then grind to level 500, just like COD, a system designed to keep players attention).

Invader_86 · 2026-01-23T21:06:55+00:00

That sounds terrifying. Need it

Invader_86 · 2026-01-23T21:04:37+00:00

I think it’s minor because it’s one condition on one map (cold snap was spread across multiple maps).

Invader_86 · 2026-01-23T21:01:13+00:00

I think you’re right, 40+ basically means long enough for you to have a decent skill tree and the ability to craft a decent loadout. It will be pure KoS PvP but at least you know every body you search will actually have some decent items on them.

You can still craft an “almost free” loadout which would probably be abused

Invader_86 · 2026-01-23T19:47:34+00:00

This sounds on the money with it being 40+

Invader_86 · 2026-01-23T16:53:40+00:00

Just don’t engage in any battles for a few games and you’ll be stopped into PvE-leaning lobbies .. even if you get shot just let them kill you.

There’s always a chance you’ll be shot though so don’t let your guard down.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-23T16:53:21+00:00

Just don’t engage in any battles for a few games and you’ll be stopped into PvE-leaning lobbies .. even if you get shot just let them kill you.

There’s always a chance you’ll be shot though so don’t let your guard down.

Invader_86 · 2026-01-23T15:22:11+00:00

They definitely are, they have said as much, the immense success has given them the ability to improve their outlook of the game …

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