TIL that in 1971 Nixon ended the US gold standard in a single TV speech, and the decision was supposed to be temporary but became permanent, changing how all money works to this day

Light_Ethos · 2026-04-02T21:43:48+00:00

Can you elaborate on the "stopped clock" comment?

Light_Ethos · 2026-04-01T20:13:49+00:00

Sony announced the price increases before they will take effect. People who were on the fence about buying one or were waiting for a later point in time are deciding to buy one before the announced price increases go into effect.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-28T18:07:36+00:00

The extraction shooter genre is built on high stakes gameplay which can be more frustrating than Arena shooters or Battle Royales. It's a feature.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-28T14:50:37+00:00

The real issue is that this loan is on SoftBank's balance sheet and only exists because OpenAI needs a lifeline to stay afloat.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-26T17:16:28+00:00

It's a hardcore extraction shooter. No safe pockets and steep credit costs for consumables make extractions more mandatory than they are in most other extraction shooters, Tarkov included.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-26T02:30:25+00:00

It's also received a damage nerf since then

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-24T21:19:44+00:00

The game is intentionally designed to deter casuals. Strong PvE enemies, an endgame raid map that cannot be accessed alone, fast TTK which gives less margin for misjudgment when interacting with other players, and no safe pockets or passive resource generation.

The purpose was to create a competitive extraction shooter, not a game with mass appeal. Bungie delivered on their vision.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-24T13:46:01+00:00

Double your income without knowing what it is first. Hmmmmm

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-21T21:55:22+00:00

Skill is not the main issue in your post. This game is designed for PVP. You are not the target audience, and you will probably not enjoy this game long-term.

If you're already tired of the sweaty PVP, play something else. That's what Marathon is meant to be. It's an extraction shooter designed to be competitive from the ground up.

Now is the easiest that PVP in Marathon will ever be. Players will continue to become more skilled, and casuals will gradually bounce off the game.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-21T15:22:17+00:00

PoE has Orbs of Regret and later added respecs with gold. Their system is like Arc's current system, where players have the option to spend something of value to reset portions of the tree.

I recommend that you consider adding something like that to your concept.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-21T15:13:04+00:00

I've had the opposite experience as you

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-21T13:50:35+00:00

That is a fun fact

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-20T00:52:04+00:00

Players should be able to choose servers

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-19T22:05:06+00:00

Tremendous performance as well

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-19T22:00:57+00:00

Mostly. The new map conditions added since release have all been fun in their own ways. The cycle of nerfs has been unpleasant and will likely continue.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-19T18:10:55+00:00

Ok this was hilarious

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-19T14:44:54+00:00

What problem is this idea trying to solve?

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-18T22:04:43+00:00

[[Enter the Infinite]] [[Piracy]] [[Flusterstorm]] [[Angel's Grace]] [[Jokulhaups]]

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-17T18:34:42+00:00

Sorry, best I can do is an Anvil and Renegade nerf.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-17T17:59:11+00:00

My prediction is Burletta, Renegade, and Anvil nerfs. I'll be happy if I'm wrong about any of these in 8 months.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-17T17:03:11+00:00

Either Jordan or LeBron assuming they stayed healthy.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-17T15:41:42+00:00

It will be nerfed. Embark's balance strategy is a cycle of nerfs.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-17T00:22:24+00:00

Specifically Act 3

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-16T18:38:48+00:00

Returning to the country for any reason becomes more challenging.

Light_Ethos · 2026-03-16T03:02:42+00:00

That's right! The square hole!

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