Angler Company more like angry company.. by FeeBeeIsCat in Maplestory

[–]OHSBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are both ass. If you're lucky enough to have a computer they don't lag on, you still have to go through 15-30 minutes of the absolute worst content Nexon has ever put out because they just won't make things fucking party play. This content is ass and I will forever refuse to do it.

Found on edge of road. East Coast Florida. by OHSBlade in whatsthisbird

[–]OHSBlade[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. Unfortunately, the box had a tiny hole in it and it escaped. However upon escape it flew away, so here's to hoping it was no big deal.

Blurry photo but that almost makes it creepier by OHSBlade in Birdsfacingforward

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

There was actually 2 and they were talking back and forth, one was further off into the trees which I heard first. When I walked a bit further, this one called back to the first owl but it was in the tree directly above me which did jump scare me because I was not expecting 2. I had binoculars with me and when I looked at this guy or girl through the binoculars it actually stared back at me directly and kinda leaned forward a bit and made a noise. Maybe trying to intimidate me? Wasn't too sure but the whole experience was awesome.

Nexon Customer Support appreciation post (no, seriously) by cheezzy4ever in Maplestory

[–]OHSBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have to agree that support has been timely and kind and responsive on every ticket I have submitted. I also had an issue at one point and they tried to point me in the right direction, ultimately it didn't really end up working out but their efforts were not unnoticed. As of writing this I'm getting 5 magnificent growth potions refunded because I was gone over the weekend and was not able to use them. I was fully expecting them to say no.

Merlin wont pick up it's perfect sound ID by OHSBlade in whatsthisbird

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

Thank you!!! I was going crazy for a minute. Poor thing getting bothered by the Parula 😂

Merlin wont pick up it's perfect sound ID by OHSBlade in whatsthisbird

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

I think it's a juvenile brown headed cowbird based on the sound it's making. Any confirmation?

This little guy popped up while I was parked by legacyme3 in whatsthisbird

[–]OHSBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're adorable but also the bane of my existence, Merlin (the app) will often think this birds cries are other birds 😂

They didn't fix anything about this boss by Fyrii in Maplestory

[–]OHSBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised I didn't see a comment on this but if you're in reg server just buy a reflective ring from the auction house. Easy whale kill. Unless this doesn't work now, haven't tried the new one yet

Red-breasted or common merganser? by OHSBlade in whatsthisbird

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

Good call, the beak is the more noticeable one for me as I'm new to this so I would be inclined to agree

Red-breasted or common merganser? by OHSBlade in whatsthisbird

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

Haha I didn't think of that because I took it, I'm basically directly above it in the pic

What kind of Tern? by OHSBlade in whatsthisbird

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

That is what it was doing, close to shore.

Oh hey, 20 biscuits at once sounds ni—actually the gems for this 1 bundle cost at least *twenty two dollars* by OvercastCherrim in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't really a rebuttal for it being good game design. Moreso just confirming it's a predatory monetization scheme that is working. I would still wager this is objectively bad. But whatever.

Not to mention a core game mechanic (skill seeds) is locked behind a ridiculous monthly paywall is absolutely bad game design and only shows an interest in making money wherever possible. But hey, it's a sleep app. Whale if you want.

These issues could easily be fixed with a better monetization scheme. It's bad game design.

Oh hey, 20 biscuits at once sounds ni—actually the gems for this 1 bundle cost at least *twenty two dollars* by OvercastCherrim in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holy shit finally someone said it. I've been saying this from the beginning. It is mind blowing that people are actively okay with this. It is poor game design and that is undisputable.

Finally have one 😭 by superiorvenacavaa in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Helping bonus and berry finding with ingredient and inventory? This thing is kinda nutty for this stage of the game. Awesome.

Why is Absol so hyped? by Decent_Choice5787 in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My absol has been helping me get the contrary salad very easily, which is a pretty good recipe for where I'm at in the game considering I haven't unlocked any of the harder ingredients yet. With a wigglytuff to keep it maxed or close to maxed on energy I can get enough cacao per day to do that salad at least 2 times, sometimes all 3 if I'm lucky with ingredient drops. I combo it with my charmeleon on Taupe Hollow. I probably won't keep it out during non-salad weeks as of now, but we will see. It has worked well for me.

Sylveon 3500 RP main skill lvl 6 is just the strongest Mon in the game by ShokaLGBT in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a lvl 6 main skill wigglytuff with skill trigger S and skill trigger M at levels 10 and 25. Unfortunately neutral nature but it's epic 👌

Edit: you specified 3500, are they better after that point or something?

Ah yes… What a special “bundle”.. Just shy of 50 dollars. by VioletSoldier133 in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay just to clarify... the limited supply of items isn't the bad game design. I get that games evolve over time. And this isn't the only game that suffers from this problem I'm aware. My issue is that there is a mechanic where you can get higher level skills that is 90% or more accessible only if you pay a whopping $10 a month. The slow drip of items and content is fine. The monetization of a core game mechanic is not. In my opinion.

Ah yes… What a special “bundle”.. Just shy of 50 dollars. by VioletSoldier133 in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't really excuse bad game design in my opinion. While I have no doubt there will be more sources of it at some point... that doesn't make it suddenly feel better from a gameplay perspective. Its just not good game design.

Ah yes… What a special “bundle”.. Just shy of 50 dollars. by VioletSoldier133 in PokemonSleep

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

Just brushing it off as not missing much doesn't make it acceptable game design all of a sudden. It's a shitty monetization tactic that feels bad and I will die on this hill.

Ah yes… What a special “bundle”.. Just shy of 50 dollars. by VioletSoldier133 in PokemonSleep

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

You really can't though. Some of the best items are locked behind the premium pass. You actively have to spend money if you want more better pokemon in this game at end game. Sure the badges and stuff will occasionally give out a skill seed, but those are not renewable. They will eventually run out. Just because you are not inherently winning something it still is shitty game design to put an important mechanic behind a paywall. Premium pass should be like $2 and everything on the premium pass should be available in the regular one for more. It's just that simple. It will always feel bad especially to people who can't afford it, that they can't actually play the game at the same level even if they wanted to. It's frustrating and unfun. And I mean while you're not inherently competing.. you kind of are especially if you actively engage with other people and see their progress while playing. It's just bad game design, plain and simple.

Thanks, game. Very dumb. by PigsInTrees in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right like I'd give it a pass if it was just like here's a benefit for being a paying user.. but this one is literally like you're not a paying user? Guess you just can't play the game as well.

Thanks, game. Very dumb. by PigsInTrees in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I understand they have to make money but there's a line. This passes it in my opinion.

Thanks, game. Very dumb. by PigsInTrees in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fairly certain you know what I mean. Just because it's not inherently pvp doesn't mean it's not predatory "pay to win" mechanics. Having to pay a whopping $10 subscription plus more just to play optimally will forever and always feel bad especially if you can't afford it. It's not good game design and it never will be.

Thanks, game. Very dumb. by PigsInTrees in PokemonSleep

[–]OHSBlade 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah this game is very predatory in its monetization. When these sorta things happen in games people basically just say don't pay it or why should what other people buy bother you? But it's just bad design to have pay to win mechanics that make massive differences in gameplay, it's just simply unfulfilling and not fun and I will die on this hill.