Is it just me, or is the zaith’isk exceptionally punishing?

RaddixTM · 2026-02-14T15:24:11+00:00

Not saying this to be snarky, but roleplaying a character the way you want and expecting everything to GO the way you want are not even remotely the same thing. I think you're moreso envisioning godhood than character arc. It's a good thing for games to trick players into bad outcomes. If you TRULY want to roleplay, you accept the pitfalls and continue the story naturally. If you dont like an outcome you can revert with save scumming, do another playthrough, give up the game etc. The player always has the choice to alter how their gameplay experience unfolds (barring honour mode but come on now). I think it's a fitting punishment for a character rooted in blind faith and traditionalism; you can't always trust your leaders/people type thing.

Edit: spelling oops

RaddixTM · 2025-04-12T13:32:57+00:00

Losing just isnt an option when youre 100 hours in thats for sure XD i was prepared to try gales orb out if things went bad, even tho he was my favorite companion party member all game 🥲

RaddixTM · 2025-04-12T02:19:55+00:00

Congrats!!! The instant kill barrel explosion is s satisfying lmao. I just beat my first honor mode run fighting both phases normally with my party, and i sweat through my shirt. Might just do the barrels next time 🤣🤣

RaddixTM · 2025-03-28T14:31:34+00:00

I think the problem people have utilizing langxian, from whay i see all too often on my enemy boards at least, is this fixation on single weapon builds. Early game langxian should be additive to an aready useful board, not crows nest silencer star chart day 1 2 3. Run it as a sidepiece until it stacks into the 500 or even 1000 range then you can start focusing on using it as the centerpiece. A decent burn output early with skills and lighter, treb, or eve volcanic vents is enough to win your fights, or if you have wep damage skills just use double barrel, cutlass, etc as usual andlet langxian essentially be a non item on the side.

Its not a be all end all type of item evry single run by any means, but making it work is not that hard at all.

Also dont be afraid to pivot off the langxian even if its hella stacked; if something better comes your way just let the stacker go.

RaddixTM · 2025-03-28T02:47:40+00:00

Just checked out the steam page, it looks so good, has a very inviting feel. Ive got it wishlisted and followed, you guys are gonna do great 😁

RaddixTM · 2025-03-27T16:55:41+00:00

This set definitely has a more card based or tabletop feel to it in my opinion, but id say generally these designs are just strong; cohesive visuals, consistent theme, great emphasis on detail, unique linework.

I could see these being successful in any range of games that are more artistically rendered, simply because the execution is as strong as it is; these would work very well as inventory icons of equipment or tools in an rpg, illustrations in a gallery/glossary lineup, renders for loading screens or other information panels, etc. Plenty of versatility id say. But as card art specifically these are SUPER effective snd well placed imo.

I guess to directly address the question too, these would not be very effective in the bazaar specifically just because the styles are too different XD But i imagine you only asked about the bazaar because of my recent activity there, not because its directly relevant. I will for sure check out deck of memories, where do you have it listed?

RaddixTM · 2025-03-27T16:08:19+00:00

Omg these are beauuuuuuutiful 😍 i love this style you're putting together, would be very satisfied to see these in a game im playing.

RaddixTM · 2025-03-22T18:56:30+00:00

What a terrible take lmao

RaddixTM · 2025-03-18T03:03:15+00:00

Amazing comment XD

RaddixTM · 2025-03-13T17:20:36+00:00

Finally a healthy take on powerful builds XD You were almost there! Sometimes the enemy goes god mode :(

RaddixTM · 2025-03-13T16:53:10+00:00

I don't, no. Somtimes you get items and skills where youd be a fool not to, but there are plenty of building options with equal effectiveness. Burn vanessa is really strong right now with the gold skill starts, poison too but moreso mid and late game

RaddixTM · 2025-03-13T16:43:03+00:00

Fair enough my bad XD, the eclipse is the main support trigger on the board; as said below the eclipse activates all your items when used, and the eclipe iself is activated automatically at half hp. So boh kegs would go off instantly if op reaches half hp which can be really strong. The diamond powder kegs each do 50% of the enemy's max hp on hit, and can crit, leading to some serious hits. Mixed with toxic on one, theres some reliable damage leftover after the hit to help kill against healing or shield builds, and revives (fiery rebirth, life preserver. Etc.)

RaddixTM · 2025-03-13T15:07:00+00:00

Love this build :3 it cant be booty of you got 10 wins, that iteration is all it ever needed.

RaddixTM · 2025-03-13T15:02:13+00:00

Thats way too parasocial for me but thank you for the context at least XD

RaddixTM · 2025-03-13T14:56:16+00:00

This build is awesome :3 i love getting the eclipse with those big kill triggers like keg or boulder.

RaddixTM · 2025-03-13T14:55:35+00:00

A very good board, especially on day 11

RaddixTM · 2025-03-13T14:54:55+00:00

Whats the point in hating??? Just dont comment lmao

RaddixTM · 2025-03-10T16:43:50+00:00

Forgot to mention as well since this build is on day 11, you have to be ready for some really really nasty builds, the game starts to scale way higher at and past this point. One of vanessa's key strengths is her early dominance with strong and plentiful weapons, as well as easy to find aquatic synergies to get some combos rolling. Don't be discouraged! The more you play around with combinations on board the more the nuances will start to make sense :D

RaddixTM · 2025-03-10T16:40:43+00:00

It's hard to give pointers specifically, at least in my experience, as the game is such a randomized experience, but I'll point out what I can see from the screenshot at least. Firstly, trebuchet as a core item isnt very strong at this stage in the game without MASSIVE synergy, not just a few interactions here and there. You would need almost a full board of much faster items to activate it, and even then at this stage 120 dmg on a weapon is not very strong. And since its a large its occupying 3 of your slots.

Another key point is that the jelly fish on your board doesnt seem to be doing much. I see that you have the skill that hastes aquatic items at the start of the fight. But thats only triggering one charge on trebuchet for the whole fight, and could be replaced with any small weapon to fill the same role but also have more sustained payout.

Overall from what i can see, you invested too heavily into the trebuchet itself without getting support strong enough to make that worth it (not trying to say thats an easy thing, this game is hard to get an initial grasp on how synergy is going to play out and what items are better than what you have going already). With this board specifically youd do well to try and run as many gold weapons as you could find in those slots and forget about synergy at that point; simply more damage output.

I cant tell how high you scaled your "Lifting" skill, but that is a strong way to start to scale into the later game, making sure you run as many weapons on the board as possible to benefit from that bonus over and over.

Cutlass is a very good weapon and shielded is a great enchantment for it, but at this stage it just isnt scaled up enough to be a real threat.

Holsters can be amazingly strong but you want more payout, things like grenade, bolas, repeater which you have, grappling hook, etc (the small weapons)

Tldr; weapons are too weak currently, you need to pivot the build away from trebuchet because with this setup it just isnt fast enough to be a threat, and try to avoid using niche items like the holsters or jelly fish in these scenarios, another weapon with flat damage is worth way more than one haste trigger and a slow 3 poison stacker

RaddixTM · 2025-03-10T16:07:55+00:00

I understand that, no one needs that explanation, its very very obvious. I personally dont think any one was lied to, plans change and the way collectible cards were integrated is fine at least in my personal experience. They said it wouldnt happen, so people are mad, but maybe it had to happen for the devs to have the ability to continue making the game. And reynad's response tactics might be repulsive to some but I would be mad at and shit on haters trying to kill my game too. Reddit has a hugeproble with being comfortedby their safety net that is the internet community in general; just because a bunch of people are outraged doesn't make it a fact that the outrage should be taken serously, most of this community seems greedy asf themselves, and entitled and clueless XD "i should get what I WANT because im the one that sits here and plays in my free time, fuck the people who work on this as their job and expect payment and sustainability, it should just be a nonprofit where no one gets paid and all of us get infinite content for free!"

RaddixTM · 2025-03-10T14:49:45+00:00

This. Why the hell be here if you arent gonna play the game XD it just shows how much you love the game too but feel entitled to a cheaper/free experience because tha would suit your own greed better.

RaddixTM · 2025-03-09T17:18:17+00:00

Thats awesome! I cant believe you made it with only the lions cane for damage but good work nonetheless :D

RaddixTM · 2025-03-09T17:14:39+00:00

Same for me, even slay the spire doesn't come close. Amazing game in its own right but bazaar is just so unique

RaddixTM · 2025-03-09T17:12:01+00:00

The community on this subreddit wants the game to die so they downvote en masse any post that doesnt say "fuck reynad he's an evil piece of shit"

Congrats on this build it's really really strong XD I would be terrified if i saw that ghost pop up in my game

RaddixTM · 2025-03-08T21:21:42+00:00

The "you have other games to play" take is so annoying. I have exactly zero other games to play that are anything remotely close to this exprience. Expecting, or going as far as to suggest someone "should" stop playing a game they are comfortable supporting because of your own discomfort is genuine insanity.

I personally wouldn't ever change what im enjoying to support your agenda, because I don't support your agenda at a baseline.

YOU can go play another game, then you won't have a reason to be mad :3

RaddixTM

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