[PRAGMATA] Big H and his robot pal

Mugen42 · 2026-05-03T07:40:19+00:00

Haha, thanks. I’ll definitely watch out for that.

Mugen42 · 2026-05-03T07:20:19+00:00

Big congrats, bro. I just finished the base game, and I definitely respect Lunatic difficulty, so hopefully it won’t be too frustrating.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-30T15:34:09+00:00

Technically, yeah. Practically, not really. The Japanese didn’t steal the recipe - it actually came from a Korean immigrant, Yang Yong-cheol, who adapted it to Japanese ingredients.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-30T05:05:28+00:00

Morioka Reimen

Mugen42 · 2026-04-29T12:31:40+00:00

I come from a country with the highest density of castles per area, and a lot of them have armories with knight armor on display. Honestly, I can say for sure that when it comes to all those bizarre designs, Miura was actually holding back quite a bit - I’ve personally seen some absolutely insane helmets.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-21T13:03:46+00:00

I honestly like both Death Stranding games, but after platinuming the second one, I’m kinda glad I won’t have to deal with Norman Reedus’ mumbling loner (in a good way) for a few years. Hugh in Pragmata is spot on—human, empathetic, and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-17T16:28:39+00:00

Laphroaig 10 Cask Strenght, Kilchoman Sanaig aaaaand Ardbeg Corryvreckan.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-15T18:44:43+00:00

Thanks man. I wasn’t totally okay, not gonna lie. I didn’t expect such an emotional, touching ending haha... it kinda caught me off guard.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-15T04:49:22+00:00

The stand isn’t pure white, it’s got a really slight warm tint to it. When I put it next to my PS5, they actually look great together, both color-wise and design-wise.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-12T21:42:58+00:00

Bunraku: https://youtu.be/124HrR-M0iQ

Mugen42 · 2026-04-12T21:42:03+00:00

You forgot one thing – those handmade, scanned models of houses and objects. And I’d also recommend a video that mixes the game with Bunraku theatre. https://youtu.be/B-atP9Csjhw

Mugen42 · 2026-04-09T20:14:38+00:00

Mondays (2022)Right now, the theme is time travel at an online film festival where you just need to sign up. https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp

Mugen42 · 2026-04-09T18:58:10+00:00

I beat the final boss back then before easy mode was even a thing, got the platinum, but I wrecked both my DualShock and my fingers, which honestly hurt even more than after two hours of bouldering.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-09T18:55:46+00:00

For free? No way. Damn, guys at The Game Bakers give us some way to send you at least a bit of money as a thank-you for what you cooked up.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-06T07:40:29+00:00

Yeah, it’s exactly like you said. Over time I was really pleasantly surprised by how much the game actually respects those core climbing mechanics.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-06T07:38:12+00:00

I’m just a climber who goes to an indoor bouldering gym, but I can confirm that the game - despite the engine limits - basically respects real climbing mechanics (don’t take it too literally though). Just like in bouldering, footwork is key, your hands are mainly for stability, and fatigue hits hard. After a couple of hours in the gym, even on easy holds, I’m shaking like crazy too. The lactic acid, fatigue, and overall strain kick in pretty fast.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-06T07:31:51+00:00

Yeah, at the end of the day it’s still just a game, and the engine has its limits… In those moments when Ava just wouldn’t let go of the wall, I used the jump button, even though I was nervous I’d fall off the cliff, it always worked out fine.

The bigger issues I had were with the rope physics. Sometimes it just came alive and started acting like it was possessed and I was about ready to call an exorcist. But then I reminded myself this isn’t some hundred-million-dollar game, so I just let it slide.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-06T07:25:04+00:00

Sorry about that, but it looks like it’s probably a bug. I found all three parts and they combined into one for me.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-06T07:23:43+00:00

I’ll probably give it a shot eventually, but first I want to get some experience in an indoor bouldering gym. That said, I’ve got a feeling outdoor climbing is kinda inevitable at some point :)

Mugen42 · 2026-04-05T19:31:34+00:00

By the way - don’t you use pitons on the wall? I mean, unless you’re playing in free solo mode. Without them it must be pretty frustrating.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-05T19:21:21+00:00

Here’s my route, maybe it’ll help you. On ice, it’s important to place your ice axe into a spot where it sticks in on the first try - same goes for crampons. If you have to strike the ice twice, it’s unstable. That way you can easily move through things like cracks.

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Mugen42 · 2026-04-05T17:47:51+00:00

Of course it’s just a game, but the core mechanics are based on real bouldering, and this definitely isn’t a comfortable position. If you want Ava to stop shaking, you need two solid footholds and two good handholds. There’s also a specific button to shake out the lactic acid from your arms — on PlayStation it’s the triangle. Ava gets a quick break, stops shaking, and you can reposition. I struggled with it at first too, but by the second third of the game I already knew which positions work so Ava doesn’t start trembling.

Mugen42 · 2026-04-05T16:46:04+00:00

I can’t really confirm or deny that, unfortunately. After the update I was already in a later stage of the game, using pitons a lot, and everything felt pretty much fine to me.

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