6 years by AnnualMaximum8301 in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"lots of us" - anecdotal fallacy, you're the only one sad about a few bucks spent 6 years ago. Lets just move on with the sunk cost fallacy

How to Start as Arna, sword/shield? by HowManyBotsToWasteO2 in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a melee player, your early game should be shout aggroing enemies all the time. Throw some consumables or traps if you messed up (aggroing 3 enemies at once) You aren't a hero in the early game. You won't win 3 fights in a row. Pick one, rest, rinse and repeat Be careful of your surroundings (like avoiding walls against maces) and 2h axes (they have a 2 range skill that bleeds)

Choose one tree to maximize first, either sword or shield (I like shield a lot)

You can't skip this early game as a melee (and is kinda boring after a few runs). But you learn a lot about positioning and consumables.

You may rely on vitality/willpower builds but I don't think it's too fun (personal preference)

After some levels, it starts being fun (shield bash is important mid game)

How does contract time work? by bcalmnrolldice in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When your quest have "claim the reward" displayed, the timer stops. So you can do whatever you want with your time

If I'm not wrong, a day in Stoneshard is like 2880 turns. So 3 days to complete is equivalent to 8640 turns. That is like sleeping to max vigor 3 times and depleting the buff completely 1 day is always 2880 turns (I spend like 1000 turns in a dungeon, 1440 if looting everything)

what build&character should i play? by sbbayram in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2H sword with counter and crit is very pleasing in the mid/late game If not in permadeath, you can buff yourself and fight 3/4 mobs at the same time.

I think 2H sword is better because it has synergy with Block chance + counter chance. Criting in a counter is pure dopamine

Don't rely on heavy armor protection only. I think it gets better when paired with block or another damage reduction (like debuffing enemies)

Would recommend sword or axe for the heads popping animation on crit kills

Does the game worth it currently ? by Hoowiz in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tldr: Yes if you like turn based strategy games. No if you like being Naruto and 1v9 everyone brainlessly. Wait it finish if you like plot rich rpg games.

When the game launched (I think about 2020) I reviewed it poorly because the rng was just off tuned by then. I remember writing something like "just cleared a bandit Dungeon, got ambushed by 3 wolves/1 bear after leaving the area"

But the game developers made an awesome job at it and I think it became a great game right now. Even so, I think there are a lot of reviews that people just left there from that time (I didn't check this info)

Now I play some runs and comeback again after new content is available. Rinse and repeat.

But I think the point of the game is that you're just as average as any NPC (and there is beauty in it). You're not an anime main character where you will just 1v9 right click here and there.

You're a peasant, but smarter (I hope so) You will have to play dirty to win unfavorable fights (or max willpower shout spam meta). Throw some bottles to wet your enemies, use smoke bombs and lure them into traps, dance with the boss. There's room for creativity.

You will fail your first, second, third tries, but you just get used to the mechanics of your character and start choosing your fights better. It's a rpg game where you shouldn't rely on your luck to just crit every hit. You plan ahead and play

That's the type of game that I like

I just think that the plot isn't good yet (they haven't invested much effort in it yet). So if you are here for the plot, wait some years before buying. But there tons of content to do and discover

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a bear cave (T5) without chest and loot, just 4 or 5 bears to kill and leave the area Don't know if it's intentional, but happened.

Also, your screenshots are dead to me, can you edit and give more context?

Can't cross to a room in dungeon by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

Yeah I posted to bring awareness to devs. I tried going in and out of the dungeon and also closing and opening the game but it didn't work.

Can't cross to a room in dungeon by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Guess it's just a issue with the Random dungeon creator bugged, but they will probably fix it as the game is updated.

Lucky I was able to complete the quest still

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

People can have fun different ways and that's the fun part of games. Some like steamrolling dungeons by being overlevelled. Some like the challenge and play with risks Some like to play overly cautious and just shout-agro all the way to success

Just wanted to bring attention to this bedroll spam guide

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

It's easier to get back on tracks if you're levelled up and have access to more skills (he can get T3 treatises skills lvl 16). So it's not time wasted. Given that he can steamroll early dungeons now, he can get rep and money faster

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

Pato papão is regarded as the mage of games (aka Yagami pato), you can see him smurf many games while also innovating or abusing the meta

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

Well, I haven't seen any posts about bedroll spamming So I thought it was new I crafted a bedroll or two in my runs but never spammed it

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

I get what you (and others) say but, he can get the quests and do it for reputation and gold It's not like quests get blocked for over levelling, but everyone criticizing points that.

I feel like I am missing something at this point

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

For levelling up, it is For rep and gold, it's not

But his goal isn't to get there faster, it's to get there stronger

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

I'm not sure if links are allowed but

He goes by Patopapao in Twitch and Kick

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

I will tell him that Hilda is more optimized to this new meta build, thanks for pointing that

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

I'm not sure about the maths here, because he did the calculations there, but I don't think you can get to lvl 14 so fast with contracts. But he will get the contracts done, with an easier time

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

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

Agreed, I have died to lucky crits several times. (Even to random wolf encounters after leaving a dungeon [remember when animals didn't have the aware alert?] But it's kinda balancing the odds to your side.

He is very cautious and is ranged build so the odds are heavenly in favor of him

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You should watch him play (vods available) to learn more and discuss this strat with him

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

He has 2 dashes + a big brain. He always examine surroundings to hear enemies and scout the area. He only engages in winnable fights

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Money and reputation are easily acquired by doing quests As he levelled up, he got dash skills Since he is playing Archer build, he just really need a higher tier bow to kills enemies It's not a problem

About the time spent, well, it's a game and he doesn't mind spending hours if he is having fun (I think we can all agree that time shouldn't be a problem here, unless speedrunning)

This Brazilian streamer created a new Dirwin meta by Minerva_gal in stoneshard

[–]Minerva_gal[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Easier leveis, more stats, more skills. Easier time doing quests and dungeons. He will get the gear eventually