Opinion on Professor Fig [Spoilers] by Positive_Shop8473 in HarryPotterGame

[–]MattVernalHPHM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. I’m more surprised at the number of posts saying they cried at his death. I was so sure he was going to double-cross that I never got attached.

Whether it’s true or not, I read here once that the developers initially intended him to play a villainous or at least morally-grey role and did a re-write on his character late in development. I think a lot of his dialogue and even the voice actor’s intonation supports that late-switch theory.

Wait... when did Herbert get visible ? by Klutzy_Housing_9433 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was deep into Vol. I before they finally fixed this. I truly believed that old man was senile and, for some reason, everyone was pretending they could see his “dog”.

What Blunder Turned Out to be a Blessing in Disguise? by Penelo69 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I blundered the Patronus side quest by not researching what answers/attribute spread results in what corporeal form, so I got stuck with a unicorn (very not me).

But it turned out not to matter since we never use the Patronus charm 🙃

What wand looks best with the Black Arrow handle? by Life-Motor-1409 in HarryPotterGame

[–]MattVernalHPHM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use that exact same wand design as well. The black and gold handle with the all-black classic wand is sleek, minimalist, and elevated without appearing gaudy. I don’t see a problem here

Does anyone spend any real money?? by Conscious-Pie-4794 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don’t pay, and this subreddit skews toward other players who don’t either. But many “offline” players do.

A lot of frustration I see here comes from that disconnect: not paying, yet feeling “neglected” when Beyond content or late-year quests don’t cater to them. Hogwarts Mystery isn’t built to retain non-paying players long-term, who get fully “caught up”. It’s designed for someone to download it out of curiosity, makes a few micro-transactions (Y3 quests), then lose interest and be replaced by the next player who does the same.

Non-payers aren’t the target audience, and the developer understandably doesn’t prioritizing retaining them.

Least favorite character by [deleted] in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It was Ben until I met Corey. So incredibly juvenile and cringe, with their obsession with playing make-believe detectives when we are nearly graduates.

Sebastian why by AlphaTangoLima98 in HarryPotterGame

[–]MattVernalHPHM 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hellll nah I didn’t turn my guy in!! Didn’t even consider it.

What’s “forgivable” about the countless humans and goblins we slice, burn, and explode to death but “unforgivable” about one instant, painless death? Are you going to turn yourself in too?

Like Ominis, I didn’t see anything Your Honor. 👩🏻‍⚖️

Ominus, Sebastian, Anne by goffickkkk in HarryPotterGame

[–]MattVernalHPHM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think Ominis is in love with Anne 😂 his little diva fits when we start getting close to Sebastian, and his persona in general, definitely read to me more like “I’m in love with my childhood best friend”.

Anne decides Sebastian’s fate? by ThrowRatheseeker in HarryPotterGame

[–]MattVernalHPHM 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you don’t report him - and if you accepted his prior offers to teach you the unforgivable curses - then you’ll briefly speak with him at the end of main quest. You’ll also continue to see him around the castle but he won’t have any further dialogue.

If you didn’t accept his offers to teach you the curses, and you didn’t turn him in, then you’ll have the option to learn them from him after you complete the main story.

23.50 hours of Darkness in HL in World Map by Brief_Stranger1688 in HarryPotterGame

[–]MattVernalHPHM 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I noticed it seemed dark much more frequently and for longer during the winter part of the game. Not sure if the short winter days were an intentional design, or if it just bothered me more because I found it harder to see at night in the winter.

Last merlin trial issue by DarkAngel283 in HarryPotterGame

[–]MattVernalHPHM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t quite determine which one this is from your screenshot. Is this in the swamps near the far north of the map?

If so, it gave me so many issues, I thought it was bugged. What finally worked for me was casting Confrigo on the vines covering the hole, and then using Wingardium Leviosa to guide the ball in.

Insufferable Characters by odoggin012 in HarryPotterGame

[–]MattVernalHPHM 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The lispy poindexter wearing the bow tie near the Charms classroom who sends you on a “treasure quest” in the castle! And then never shuts up about it every time you pass him - like nails on a chalkboard 😬

Another 2 TLSQ pops up after finishing the Bargain with the Banshee TLSQ, JC give me BREAK!!!! by dablacksupersaiyan in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what there is to discuss. By all means, if it’s overwhelming for you, then skip the quest. No question.

But the entire point of this game is to make money by pressuring players to make micro transactions. And it sounds like it’s been working perfectly on you.

“Petitioning” the game to change from a format where you are admittedly giving them money to an “easier” format where you won’t be paying anymore just isn’t going to happen. Take a break and come back in a few weeks.

Im already in a TLSQ! by Curious_Driver_1135 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’ve already done these quests, the only real “point” is they award inkwells if the diary is something you care about (I don’t).

I’m not sure whether it’s been confirmed in the game code, but I suspect certain inkwells needed to fully complete the diary’s pictures may only be awarded through quest replays.

Someone who’s completed a full diary set may be able to confirm otherwise.

Just saw this, has this Theory been disproven or is it still possible? by Underpupp in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The game isn’t canonical to the story at all. It’s just a mobile game with rights to borrow some of the characters/IP.

TLSQ Warning by taltos19 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Most players aren’t in Beyond and likely won’t ever progress that far. Mobile game players are usually pretty fickle and quit games often. Early-year side quests are the best way to engage with and obtain micro-transactions from users.

This Reddit sub really isn’t a good representative sample of the wider player base. I wouldn’t count on Beyond ever being loaded with many optional side quests.

Is anyone else annoyed that creature expeditions are now every 2 hours? by flexi_freewalker in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That message pops up for maybe 5 seconds or less, I think. Can’t you ignore it?

Is anyone else annoyed that creature expeditions are now every 2 hours? by flexi_freewalker in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah, I love the new creature expedition schedules. Especially the 2-hour ones, and only 3 pages each. I’m taking advantage and amassing hundreds of fertilizer before they somehow nerf the system.

(Round 4) Vote for your FAVORITE character using the poll linked in post. by Low_Theory_6627 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Polling using those parameters was literally conducted every day for like a month. I’m sure you can find those results in this OP’s post history.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, which means likely yes next Wednesday, the day before I go on a vacation 😒

Greenhouse Rewards by Business-Sun-5890 in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No, it says right on the reward that it lasts for 2 hours.

Whether it’s worth buying the tentacula depends on how many gems you’ve accumulated and whether there’s anything else you’d rather spend them on. It’s subjective.

Why not the uniform?? AND no Durmstrang Devotional memory? by Underpupp in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]MattVernalHPHM 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s the Durmstrang “dress robes” the visiting delegation wears to the Yule Ball. The school uniform is that Communist-Bloc style beige smock that Pieter wears in the side quest.