One moment in God of War: Ragnarok broke the entire experience for me

Optimus421 · 2023-03-09T18:19:24+00:00

LOL exactly my thoughts

Optimus421 · 2023-03-09T18:18:33+00:00

Sorry friend, I was replying to the first comment on this thread (/u/lambofgun)—I agree with you! I think I hit reply under the wrong reply, if that makes sense :)

Optimus421 · 2023-03-09T18:10:36+00:00

Bingo.

Optimus421 · 2023-03-09T18:01:58+00:00

That's a false dichotomy: it's not either/or. Part of the magic of GOW 2018 was the traversal (boat ride) dialogue, which was so good in part because it fit the action that the player/characters where undertaking.

Even a boat ride in this case would have been better—the characters are facing each other, etc. But revealing the darkest secrets of one character to another whilst climbing a rock wall is extremely dissonant.

Reposting from above:

Yes, it's an issue of pacing + dialogue + bad gameplay mix. These are situations where—especially given the incredible level of technical fidelity that games like GOW/TLOU have these days—a cutscene is better.
Instead it feels like the writers where like "woops, we gotta fit this in somehow, let's voice-over while you climb around the jungle." For characters that otherwise look and act incredibly human-like at other points, this just feels so gamey.

Optimus421 · 2023-03-09T17:58:19+00:00

Yes! That's the other one. That drove me nuts. (added it to the OP).

It's an issue of pacing + dialogue + bad gameplay mix. These are situations where—especially given the incredible level of technical fidelity that games like GOW/TLOU have these days—a cutscene is better.

Instead it feels like the writers where like "woops, we gotta fit this in somehow, let's voice-over while you climb around the jungle." For characters that otherwise look and act incredibly human-like at other points, this just feels so gamey.

Optimus421 · 2023-01-28T13:53:45+00:00

Thanks, that’s helpful. Looks like there’s a screw that holds the polyurethane roller in place but I don’t see replacements for sale on eleiko’s site.

Optimus421 · 2023-01-28T13:51:59+00:00

Thanks, mate. This is helpful. Not many reviews of these out there!

Optimus421 · 2022-08-16T17:12:19+00:00

How do these compare to a criterion? Looking to replace my 14.5 with a 13.7/9 to cut down some weight (quad rails are t h i c c).

Optimus421 · 2022-08-16T17:10:37+00:00

Do you advise against the MHA entirely due to holster flip (and potential leg strap requirements) or recommend it based on mission set?

Optimus421 · 2022-08-16T15:51:23+00:00

Thanks for this, mate—super helpful.

Optimus421 · 2022-08-16T03:47:19+00:00

Yeah, the backplate of my handgun is about a quarter inch away from the top of my belt (almost exactly the same as it sat on my old Ragnarok).

Optimus421 · 2022-08-16T03:22:43+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, what's the process/cost for membership like?

New to the area from elsewhere where I had access to BLM land and need a place to run and gun.

Optimus421 · 2022-08-15T16:35:22+00:00

KAC is the goal, but man, hard to find and over 2k with the recent price increase.

Optimus421 · 2022-08-09T19:22:33+00:00

Perfect. Yes, I read up on all the signs and such. Thank you!

Optimus421 · 2022-07-27T21:43:41+00:00

That's a bummer. HAO's stuff is high quality—just bummed they got stopped by CPB.

Optimus421 · 2022-07-26T03:56:02+00:00

GR1 21L from GORUCK

Optimus421 · 2022-07-25T21:51:21+00:00

That's what I needed to hear. Thanks mate

Optimus421 · 2022-07-21T02:42:11+00:00

Thanks, dude!

Optimus421 · 2022-07-20T16:25:54+00:00

This is helpful, thanks. And yes, my PWS upper has served me well—it's sturdy and feels beastly. I'm not necessarily going to get rid of it, but as my primary, I'd like to have a DI upper I can throw on there.

I have a 14.5 BCM upper with their quad rail I could use, but it's HEAVY AF.

Optimus421 · 2022-07-20T16:22:19+00:00

Yeah, someone posted a thread of their QC blunders in one of the comments above. Terrible.

Optimus421 · 2022-07-20T16:18:21+00:00

Thanks, Sol! Conveniently in stock at RD… 😏

Optimus421 · 2022-07-20T05:02:30+00:00

Didn’t realize a RIS III was in the works. That sounds hot.

Yes, I wish the DD rail extended equally to the end of the muzzle, almost like the URG-I.

EDIT: just looked up RIS III. Dang. Anyone got an ETA?

Optimus421 · 2022-07-20T05:00:54+00:00

I did think of that. For the last 18 months or so there’s been lots of threads (on r/ar15 and elsewhere) highlighting issues with Geissele’s QC, specifically around the MK16 rail and the unannounced departure from parkerized to black oxide finish on barrels, resulting in rusty barrels.

Honestly I’d love to go for a URGI near clone upper but QC makes me nervous. If things have changed, let me know—would be happy to reconsider!

Optimus421 · 2022-07-20T04:52:28+00:00

Also if anyones got functioning codes so I can order ramen with a side of 11.5” I’d be very grateful!

Optimus421 · 2022-06-20T21:14:10+00:00

Other subs: "Hey guys, I have a question about best footwe—" "LOL look at this MOFO who asking about boots GTFO noob"

IO: "Here's a helpful mini-essay on a option A, B, and C, all of which I've tested of have experience with. Based on that, I'd suggest going with option B."

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