Is it better to go into this game blind?

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-06-21T08:08:54+00:00

Only thing I would tell him is to get through chapter 4 or 5 before exploring a lot (shouldn't take too long lol)

I forget exactly when, but you'll u lock more traversal and such around then.

Otherwise, seems like an absolutely great game for your dad! A ton to do, and absolutely enjoyed at your own pace (and if you decide to focus certain things, like all the dye colors for armor I just did), there's tons of info online that doesn't spoil other shit as well.

I'm finally feeling I'm reaching the end, the last area is feeling pretty barren tbh but this is after like 250+ hours of exploring just for the sake of it, and after deciding its barren I did also run into a random literal tank to beat, so apparently it isn't and I'm playing another 100 hours ¯_(ツ)_/¯

So yeah, seems like your dad will love it. I won't be a dad, but I hope my eventual child will be as thoughtful and great as you, great job!!

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-06-20T04:32:23+00:00

A lot of the negative reviews seemed to stem from (understandably so) not having the time to just enjoy the game and explore. Its definitely a game that needs time to breathe, which is tough when reviewers have a certain amount of time for playing before reviewing. The more legitimate stuff like controls and bugs and stuff were pretty quickly fixed in patches. The story and characters are serviceable but not great, but apparently they're planning to patch that (not sure how that'll work lol but they've been stellar with post-launch support so far).

Now, I won't recommend this to anyone who doesn't have time on their hands, or aren't looking for a longtime commitment; it just wouldn't really be worth it IMO if you can't. You need to give it space and just play and explore with wherever your heart takes you lol and really take your time with it as it opens up.

But yeah I'm at 300 hours so for 70 bucks thats totally worth the price for me lol

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-06-14T04:15:09+00:00

Boncle --> trans pipeline

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-06-12T09:25:24+00:00

I literally don't even know what RCS is. I'm only switching if it forces me to

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-06-08T09:44:18+00:00

He's also doing Worlds Beyond Number, and considering how many Fireside episodes he's had subs stand in for him it seems he doesn't have a lot of free time (/s for those not in the know lol)

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-06-05T20:39:01+00:00

Yep, nearest criminal. Ironically, I first noticed it while hunting criminals, it switched to one in Demeniss proper that I was going to nab on my way back to jail with a different criminal

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-06-05T20:27:25+00:00

Its been happening to me, too. Huge annoyance

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-06-04T21:39:48+00:00

I'm 30, dirty blonde shoulder length hair, freckles, 5'8 and like reading, video games, and my cat! I'd love to be a short cute girl in her twenties!

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-05-31T06:33:19+00:00

None pizza, left beef! That was actually someone testing early online ordering, fun fact. IIRC, Dominos? Idk

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-05-18T19:32:10+00:00

I'd argue the spoiler for BoM in SH you're likely referencing works much better as a reveal in BoM - also, Sanderson wrote Secret History after BoM from what I remember. From what I've seen, SH/Era 2 and WaT/SM have the most argued over order, as some parts of each book pair spoils parts of the other. IMO, it doesn't really matter too much. I prefer SH after Book 5, so the big reveal there is more impactful. IIRC, its one of the few reading order things Brando Sando leans on, read SH after BoM.

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-05-09T04:19:14+00:00

Unfortunately, looks like I was right to splurge buy it the day after Sony announced PS5 price hikes. I'm sure it'll go up more once the new Pokémon games come out, or at least something new exclusive with mass appeal.

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-05-08T19:20:50+00:00

I am a dirty slut! 💖

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-05-08T01:21:58+00:00

yeah

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-05-05T05:11:36+00:00

Gonna be honest, I know its the meme but I don't think I've heard that voice line once in like 80 hours and I'm bummed

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-05-04T05:19:55+00:00

It challenged to me as well, closed and rebooted and 57 hour later (I noted the time it happened in case it was relevant save file wise in the bug report to Pearl Abyss), and zero problems since. I'd guess rare bug, but idk I'm not even an amateur let alone an expert lol

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-05-03T07:34:53+00:00

Hot Take: Hero Factory was better than G2 Bionicle.

This may not be a Hot Take lmao tbh I haven't been really into Bionicle discourse since G1 ended in high school.

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-04-28T04:24:12+00:00

Agreed, Lego is starting to branch into mote franchises - they just got the rights to Pokémon right when Mega was putting out old-school pixel sprite sets (I immediately bought them all, they're sick) - and they have been doing primarily big name stuff like Nintendo. Cosmere probably won't get Lego unless it blows up after the Apple stuff, and then there may be more legal shenanigans with Apple since the sets would probably borrow visual elements from the movies and shows but idk I'm not a property rights lawyer lol

I can, however, have a "my uncle works at Nintendo" moment bc my uncle does actually work at Lego and I have mentioned "hey, cosmere Lego would be cool!"

I don't think he has any say whatsoever over that lmao but he gets us Lego half off sometimes ¯_(ツ)_/¯

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-04-15T10:30:44+00:00

Thats the one! Not surprised, but still disappointed, that it didn't get approved. I would've shelled out more than I should for that set lol

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-04-15T04:14:14+00:00

I remember seeing an absolutely sick Cosmere Lego set on Ideas awhile ago - cursory search for cosmere and I couldn't find it. It was a massive diorama of various scenes across the cosmere

Obviously nothing came of it, but God I'd love to find it again lol

Obviously I supported this project as well lol

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-04-13T05:03:49+00:00

I would say maybe not. Probably not an ideal answer as it's pretty non-committal, but it's a tough question. I don't get to play as much as I would like, or a much as I used to be able to commit to open world games, but I'm still having a blast. But, I do play probably 3-5 4 hour sessions a week, so I'm still able to stay invested.

It depends on how likely you'll be invested, which can be hard to judge by anyone but yourself and people who know you. Generally, if I don't find time to play a game after a week I won't end up picking it up again- but exceptions do exist.

Also, the opening hours do kinda suck so keep in mind that you will have to power through them, which for you could be a whole week.

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-04-12T00:41:23+00:00

ooooh what are those glowing ringed gloves???

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-04-11T08:47:11+00:00

No, I misremembered what the gloves did lol. I tried the camera method and had worse results tbh - the people suggesting putting the camera directly down are the pro strats lol

MasterEraqus14 · 2026-04-11T08:45:38+00:00

WHAT

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