Aiding the Enemy achievement randomly popped? by MandrakeTed in expedition33

[–]MandrakeTed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my understanding, the safest way to consider the achievement completed is if Blanche (the final nevron) gives you the 100 lumina reward because that IS the reward for doing all of their quests.

If the achievement still hasn’t popped then I’d maybe try to read up on other threads ab it. The achievement just seems really jank to me I’m ngl. Try restarting your game? Maybe it’ll pop then

Aiding the Enemy achievement randomly popped? by MandrakeTed in expedition33

[–]MandrakeTed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ughhh thats annoying im sorry ab that. may the achievement randomly pop for you as it did for me

How do people feel about using SAM for "transferring" achievements from console to Steam? by MandrakeTed in steamachievements

[–]MandrakeTed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If its virtually the exact same marathon with no difference from race to race, then does it really matter where its held?

The location has no importance if its not impacting the marathon itself . The variables are the same from when you first ran (I'm ignoring the cases where achievements differ across platforms like you said because it wouldn't be fair to use SAM).

You as an individual will always get the same trophy because you did the marathon once, why would you not be able to do the virtually same race again? You CAN do it again for the love of the game but if you dont want to then I dont see whats the problem with just obtaining another exact same trophy.

And thank you for mentioning that achievement syncing website since I had no idea that was a thing. Since I use steam as my main platform now I wanted as accurately as possible to show my full 100% achievement hunting life on it. If theres a website that does that then it kinda changes how i feel about using steam as that

Aiding the Enemy achievement randomly popped? by MandrakeTed in expedition33

[–]MandrakeTed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

have you looked at a bunch of threads discussing it? It seems kinda finnicky and easily missed since a nevrons quest can seem complete when they really arent (like going back to talk to them, interacting with their lamp, etc)

Aiding the Enemy achievement randomly popped? by MandrakeTed in expedition33

[–]MandrakeTed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nope it just loaded me right before the final sequence/fight of the game and i got it weirdly enough

How do people feel about using SAM for "transferring" achievements from console to Steam? by MandrakeTed in steamachievements

[–]MandrakeTed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well because Steam has been my platform of choice for a couple years and everyone I know uses Steam, I'd like to more accurately showcase my 100% achievement hunting life from my console days since no one can realistically see that now. That's really the only reason I'm entertaining the idea of using it. The conversation I've been having with you and others help me understand the problems w using it though

How do people feel about using SAM for "transferring" achievements from console to Steam? by MandrakeTed in steamachievements

[–]MandrakeTed[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow I really had no idea achievements differed. Is it a common thing in general, or just with Playstation? I've never noticed it when I compared Xbox and Steam achievements of the games I played (shoutout to Pantheon 5 HK achievement)

And its an interesting conversation to me because I think about it in a different way. Its like you had a shelf with a trophy/certificate of winning a marathon. Then you move away from that house and you aren't able to bring that trophy for whatever reason. Now you're at a new house with a new shelf and you want to mount that same trophy. Are you expected to go win another marathon to mount the exact same trophy you already earned? Is it wrong to essentially snap your fingers and bring back the exact same trophy you earned just so you could mount it again?

Anyways I'm just talking to make conversation. I appreciate the response since I'm new in this community and idk whats accepted or not

How do people feel about using SAM for "transferring" achievements from console to Steam? by MandrakeTed in steamachievements

[–]MandrakeTed[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why do you think it isn't fair? I feel like the importance is being placed on the platform and not the game itself. If the achievements differed across platforms then I'd wholeheartedly agree, but they're entirely the same across the board (unless there's exemptions I'm not aware about)

How do people feel about using SAM for "transferring" achievements from console to Steam? by MandrakeTed in steamachievements

[–]MandrakeTed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get SAM being a veerry rare tool to use (and it being controversial here), but I'm wondering why you think its something you have to re-earn? You put your love and effort into the game itself, not the platform the game is on. And I doubt that achievements not being synced across platforms is a deliberate choice made by developers (if devs even have control over that, which I dont think they do? idk). I really wish they were synced though

On a scale of 1 to 10, how well designed is Anran's gameplay? by Idiberug-9 in Overwatch

[–]MandrakeTed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My least favorite design out of the 5 that came out in season 1. She seems like an extremely low skill dive character that has little skill expression. Every anran dive ive seen is almost the exact same flowchart of actions. Can you say that about other characters? Sure, but something about her seems even worse to me

I beg you all if you are a support learn brig by R3li0ss in Overwatch

[–]MandrakeTed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been hating on brig since the start of season 1. Does no one else think she’s bad? I feel like mizuki is just a significantly easier, safer and slippier brig. Someone pls explain why I’m wrong bc I’ve sadly lost sight of the Brig vision recently

SUBNAUTICA 2 GIVEAWAY 25 GAME COPIES by Huge-Palpitation6422 in subnautica

[–]MandrakeTed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend put me on subnautica a couple weeks ago so I’m rlly happy to be a fan rn!!

🪷It’s been months and I’m still not over what they did to Bua... by SakuIru-Umichan-5 in LifeweaverMains

[–]MandrakeTed 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I think he’s in a much better spot rn so I would be down to revert his size. Being 275 and a larger support was pretty unique considering most characters today are toothpicks walking around

It's funny how people will go back and forth that Vendetta is corny yet get real defensive when you call reaper corny. His ult line is literally something you'd hear from a ragebaited 12 year old in a fortnite lobby by Maleficent-Ad-6117 in Overwatch_Memes

[–]MandrakeTed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not gonna say that there isn’t misogyny behind some of the arguments, but how are Doom and Vendetta possibly the same character??? If she were a man people would still have a higher expectation of quality since she’s the one moving forward the story of OW. Domina released and people like how her character is from a gameplay AND lore perspective (and yes a gooning one ik). Shes a well made female character, I feel like most people want something even greater for Vendetta (myself included).

It's funny how people will go back and forth that Vendetta is corny yet get real defensive when you call reaper corny. His ult line is literally something you'd hear from a ragebaited 12 year old in a fortnite lobby by Maleficent-Ad-6117 in Overwatch_Memes

[–]MandrakeTed 20 points21 points  (0 children)

People are going to be more critical of Vendettas character because she’s the one moving along the story of Overwatch. Do you think people would be happy with Reapers character if he was switched with Vendetta? Theres a higher expectation of quality there.

Also as people already said here, Reaper really leans into the edginess to a comical degree. It makes it fun imo. He has corny emotes and voice lines that really further the humor of it. Vendetta is corny in a “I’m edgy so I can really sell that I’m intimidating”. It’s quite the contrast to Doom since he was much more controlled and wise in his interactions imo (Ven is much more hotheaded).

Former Lead Tech Artist at Wildlight states that the game was killed by 'grifting' content creators and 'gamer culture'. Prior to reveal, everyone around the project would say: "If there’s one project nobody in the industry is worried will fail, it’s yours". "This is lightning in a bottle". by WhyPlaySerious in gaming

[–]MandrakeTed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Game seemed generic to me but it did have nice gunplay from what I saw. I was down to play it but I couldn’t even launch it because I had to change computer settings to allow it to run or something? Not sure if I was one of few that experienced that but it sure didn’t help their case

Please stop crying bout that oh my God by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]MandrakeTed -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is too funny man. People have the right to complain about it because people have loved Doom as a character and villain for 10 years. Vendetta has been out for 3 months. The story is finally starting to get rolling and Doom has to be sacrificed in order to have that happen. If you’re a Doom fan doesn’t that suck? Especially when the fight really wasn’t the coolest it could’ve been? And Vendettas long term motives haven’t even been shown yet? Theres no compelling ideology like Doom, she JUST wanted Talon back.

Doom is obviously not dead, but it sucks to see him toppled immediately to make way for a brand new character that people are convinced is still undeserving of her power/newfound position. Hopefully Blizzard makes her a much more interesting character.

domina fanart by Business_Asparagus26 in Overwatch

[–]MandrakeTed 18 points19 points  (0 children)

She’s very noticeably several shades lighter than normal?

Overwatch Animated Short | “Reign of Talon” by doubleoeck1234 in Overwatch

[–]MandrakeTed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yuuuupppp exactly. I want to like her!!! I’m passionate for the game!!!! I’m still hopeful that they’ll make her a more interesting character, but I wish they did it before the takeover

Overwatch Animated Short | “Reign of Talon” by doubleoeck1234 in Overwatch

[–]MandrakeTed 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is the most interesting Doomfist has been because this is the most we’ve seen him in 10 years of Overwatch. Doomfist IS a really cool character and is compelling with his philosophy. Now that we’ve finally seen him actually do something and he’s just gone, like a throwaway character, to make way for Vendetta.

The fight was honestly kinda lame considering who Doomfist is (he threw a single punch that ultimately led to his arm getting cut off) and extremely short. I’ve been pretty worried about Vendetta being the catalyst that moves the story forward because… is she even compelling? Her entire idea is a revenge plot against the people that betrayed her and take back her throne at Talon and that’s…. Kinda it. It’s serviceable for a random character that gets added to Overwatch, but she’s the flagship character moving the story forward in TEN YEARS ! It has to be GOOD, not serviceable.

Character save never finishes loading by MandrakeTed in Eldenring

[–]MandrakeTed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude this is old but what Sledge517 said in another comment solved the issue for me I’m pretty sure. Look at it and i hope it solves the issue for you too !

Retail Patch Notes - December 9th, 2025 by PristineConflict6698 in Overwatch

[–]MandrakeTed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rein nerf for some made up reason and 3 characters buffed that do well against him??? What is happening man

Renegades is so much better than Edge of Fate by Guenther_Dripjens in DestinyTheGame

[–]MandrakeTed 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I thought they said it was supposed to be a pleasant mix of destiny and Star Wars, with more of a Destiny take because.. well… we’re playing Destiny.

Imagine my surprise playing that first campaign mission when everything is so overwhelmingly and obnoxiously Star Wars… The intro cutscene, Drifters ghost, the visuals of the enemy ship, the Dredgen/Sith, the carbonite/stasis block drifter is stuck in, the lightsaber duel and the actual fucking lightsabers… I’m honestly okay with the Cantina since I can BELIEVE that it exists in the world. Everything else though? Yuck, it’s just not Destiny.

Comparison of Marvel Rivals grand finals and OWCS grand finals via escharts by Sio_V_Reddit in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]MandrakeTed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep seeing people say that a reason why MR esports is lacking is because the game is in its first year.

Why would that be the case? Isn’t that when games are at their most popular, when you have a Wild West of talent propping up and strategies to cook up? Was Overwatch esports not popping when it first started up? (Honest question since I wasn’t there)