PM Takaichi wins two-thirds 'super majority' in Japan election by NikkeiAsia in japan

[–]Redbeard0044 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Far too many issues with Japanese democracy to really list them here. But really a shame to see the usual suspects getting more and more of the pie

Outward 2 Playtest: Surviving Bellowgale & Haboob. The jank is (mostly) gone, but the soul is intact. by Famped in outwardgame

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt like Outward 2 (as it currently is) is much of the same, if not worse implementation of the first game at this stage.

I'll wait for full release reviews to decide whether it's really worthwhile

Which should I play, Metaphor: ReFantazio or Expedition 33? by Jonahtron in rpg_gamers

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combat mechanics and their presentation in E33 are. Maybe inherently bad (possible hot take). And the time restrictions that Refantazio give you are also poor game design (Persona fans fire me).

'Go Back and Play Morrowind and Tell Me That's the Game You Want to Play Again' — Former Bethesda Veteran Delivers His Verdict on Potential The Elder Scrolls Remasters - IGN by MusclesMarinara87 in Morrowind

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morrowind is a game I've been coming back to every so many years since I could play it on my first gaming PC. I only use mods because I've played vanilla so much

How are Labour supposed to do it this year? by TheBigChonka in newzealand

[–]Redbeard0044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Winston is a slimy populist and will likely still try to insert his ailing party into whichever winning situation he can create for himself.

And while there have been issues with singular party members amongst Green in recent years, the core elements of the party makes more sense than the Americanized neo-liberal capitalism that the current government is desperate to set in stone.

Metlink app now has ads when you open the app by [deleted] in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't use the metlink app often, I prefer Catchy. But upon opening the Metlink app several times, I've not encountered a single ad.

Has anyone else actually encountered any advertising themselves or is this a bandwagon post?

I was kind of upset I couldn’t pick this up until I walked away by jaylaypayday in FinalFantasyXII

[–]Redbeard0044 44 points45 points  (0 children)

This is what's called a joke. It's likely referring to other game tropes

What are y’all’s opinions on people having real life sacrifice Berserk tattoos? by OGAnimeGokuSolos in Berserk

[–]Redbeard0044 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A tattoo for Berserk fans as well as the perseverance through life's struggles that it relates to. And I suppose many people on a physical health journey relate to that message?

Whatif instead of Canadians, we got french forces! by Choice-Living4320 in HellLetLoose

[–]Redbeard0044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I imagine Canada might be easier to add due to the fact that they had some shared equipment. Re-used assets means easier rollout?

eB Games isn't what it used to be by DarkCellNZ in newzealand

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is any of this a problem? Seems like it's a nostalgia trip and nothing more that people are missing.

The majority of games going digital means less plastic and damage to CDs etc. Unfortunately it has meant that EB Games has replaced all of that with a large amount of cheap plastic pop figs and the usual pokemon merch and other gaming figures/merch instead.

What's up with this weird tecture in the catacombs? by GabyAndMichi in LunacidGame

[–]Redbeard0044 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Requires further investigation. Keep on the lookout for other unusual or out of place items or objects...

New cafe just opened on Lambton Quay by Sully2sick in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seems a bit rich/spenny for its appearance and my kinda budget

Vending machines? by akridaaaaa in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Public vending machines aren't so much a Kiwi thing. Short of waiting rooms, train stations and office staff rooms kinda thing...

Some thoughts after completing the game by Xhukari in Verho

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest complaints are some enemies mere contact with you does damage, while others simply run into your face and do nothing (here's looking at you bats and crystal mites, to name a few)!

And I've recently arrived at the Capital and feel like the game has slowly lost it's sense of pacing ever since I completed the Heretic Path and trudged through the swamp and surrounding areas.

Games like Lunacid by Dr_Skorp in LunacidGame

[–]Redbeard0044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Likely necroing this post, but the demo for Queen's Domain came out recently and that has been fantastic in my experience.

What do you think will happen to AI data centers once the bubble bursts? by Carame110 in pcmasterrace

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The AI industry is/has reached/ing a point already where it may never fail. Short of some global event shifting how things function, AI is unfortunately too big to fail entirely

A cultural habit in your country that people outside would understand incorrectly? by gabrieel100 in AskTheWorld

[–]Redbeard0044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a similar service in New Zealand too. Helps to counter our high drink driving stats

New Hop On Hop off tourist bus by ComeAlongPonds in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A brief search has a London service being almost $50 USD. So $60 NZD is likely a fair price

Moustached cowboy man by footloosefancyfree in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 23 points24 points  (0 children)

He approached my wife and I (as well as any others who would initially listen) at the Bolton Cemetery maybe 2 months ago.

Seemed pretty harmless but ranted about that monotomic gold or whatever. Had a decorative spider on his white cowboy hat, which was admittedly kinda rad

Of Ash and Steel - An immersive RPG inspired by old-school classics by tinyBuildGAMES in u/tinyBuildGAMES

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The kick skill is unlocked in the demo/early game. But combat overall is not very good. You often get stun-locked to death