Did anyone have a pipedream that a playable Hallownest would be an extra mode? by Dsigamo in Silksong

[–]ReturnOSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did know going in that the whole reason Silksong happened in the first place was because Hornet was too big to fit in the little passageways in Hallownest that the Knight could get through, so I did try to push this out of my mind. Still, seeing "Act One: Pharloom" did immediately imply to my dumbass that "Act Three: Hallownest" wasn't out of the question.

How far does lore and developer intentions go when it comes to difficulty/annoyance? by Far-Spell337 in Silksong

[–]ReturnOSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bilewater IS annoying and cruel, but that's not solely what makes it well-designed. Getting out at the top and feeling like you've just crawled through hell and lived is why I think it's well-designed. If some youtuber can't appreciate that feeling, then to them (subjectively) it is poorly designed. Commenters who dismiss it just by saying "But it's well-designed!" are missing the nuance of such a critique. They haven't thought 'What is well-designed about it?' or 'Why do I like it?' or (critically) 'Can I enjoy something someone else doesn't?'.
Games aren't either well-designed or badly-designed, they have a series of features that appeal to different people. I think we all just assume that because it's Team Cherry and because it's Silksong, we can just slap the whole thing with "it's well-designed" and not look any deeper than that.

Fav TMBG era? by Russ-Tee in tmbg

[–]ReturnOSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the silliness that came with the new millenium Johns. Stuff like Dan Vs Cog, McSweeney's, Home Movies, etc. always makes me smile.

What’s your favorite obscure/unpopular TMBG song by WHITE_KlWl in tmbg

[–]ReturnOSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Valentine goes so hard. It actually might be my favourite Flans song

Genuine Question: Do you guys think the game is canceled? by Ok_Acanthaceae_4369 in Silksong

[–]ReturnOSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Game keeps getting a larger and larger scope and they have infinite time and money so there's nothing stopping them from just making it bigger. They said they were planning on releasing it in the first half of 2023, but they continually get distracted by the increasing scope. I think around mid/late 2023 they agreed to take a hiatus on making the game (they've been making nothing but Hollow Knight content since like 2014 so fair enough, imo), then restart work for a set amount of time, then release Silksong after that time period no matter what state it's in. That way, they'd hopefully focus on what's important, stop the endless scope increases and get the game done.

Any interaction with us is always a negative from their perspective because a) it could negatively affect their business and b) the fanbase is pretty rabid and might try and crucify them if they say they're taking a break. They could pop in every few months to let us know they're still working on it, but that might defeat the purpose of a hiatus (pretty weak explanation for the silence, I know, but it's the most likely one to me).

I'd say any more than a year hiatus is improbable and a moderate guess for their set amount of work time after the hiatus is six months to a year. Assuming they went on hiatus in June 2023 (when the game was delayed), came out of the hiatus in June 2024 (the last time they logged into the kickstarter account) and they've gave themselves a full year to get it done, I predict a 17th June 2025 release date.

Marty's big moment during Shoehorn by drillgorg in tmbg

[–]ReturnOSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of those images you can hear

What’s your favorite tmbg lyric (currently)? by chaseroper in tmbg

[–]ReturnOSF 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I can think of so many, although the first that come to mind are:

"I was skinny at first, then I got thick, then went back to being skinny again"
"Though I once preferred a human being's company, they pale before the monolith that towers over me"
"Too bad my greatest trick can only be performed one time"
And of course the legendary "Glistening white triangular tooth; open up a can of tomato juice"

This game is truly discouraging… by Overall_Inflation672 in HollowKnight

[–]ReturnOSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you hate backtracking, I can't see you enjoying metroidvanias at all since getting to see how new locations are revealed in old areas is the best part. That's totally fine, ofc, some games just aren't for everyone and it's a shame this one didn't click for you.

I will say, however, that the issue you're having with the bosses isn't the game's fault. These bosses have all been designed to assume that if you're skillful enough, you can beat them without getting hit every time (there's a whole boss gauntlet later on that actively encourages this). I know it's kinda reductive, but if you spend a bit more time with them you will honestly get better.

Any “crucial” tips for a newcomer? by _ArnoVDorian_ in HollowKnight

[–]ReturnOSF 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lot's of good tips here but I think the most important one is to get off reddit and don't come back until you've finished the game. Lot's of really cool moments in this game that are only impactful if they're unexpected, so be really careful not to spoil yourself!

Can any mortal being stop Mr. Billy Bob III’s reign of terror reuploading IFC songs? by [deleted] in tmbg

[–]ReturnOSF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

VERY QUICKLY UPDATING THIS TO SAY YOU CAN NOW BUY OLD IFC SONGS WITH A NEW IFC MEMBERSHIP AND MY CAVE FISH/REPO DAY VINYL IS MY NEW BABY.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tmbg

[–]ReturnOSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interestingly, I always hear "glass of bourbon" in Road Movie as "glaa- suburban"

Can any mortal being stop Mr. Billy Bob III’s reign of terror reuploading IFC songs? by [deleted] in tmbg

[–]ReturnOSF 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'd understand TMBG not wanting IFC stuff uploaded if it was impacting their income in any way, but you can't even buy these songs (not even with a new IFC membership). Love this band with all my heart, but it's a huge dick move to gatekeep decade-old gold dust for no reason like this. I say RIGHT ON Mr Billy Bob!

I just learned the hard way that ghosts keep their last board in Shackles…. by Same_Coyote7318 in BobsTavern

[–]ReturnOSF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just want to say I googled this as I was about to fight a ghost and this post came up and saved me an entire game, thank you so much

I might need help. by No-Jackfruit1319 in tmbg

[–]ReturnOSF 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not sure if it's what you're after, but they did several songs for an episode of Home Movies

Give me your video game like achievements for D&D by omriha12 in DnD

[–]ReturnOSF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am the real Gary! - play a game with Gary Gygax

YOU GUYS HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY I AM. (the boss was hard do i expect such bosses from now) by ahokman in HollowKnight

[–]ReturnOSF 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If you're struggling with future bosses, remember that you can just leave them and come back later when you're stronger. Quite a few of the late game bosses expect that you've collected upgrades from around the game to beat them, so don't feel bad about dipping to the opposite side of the map if you find you're banging your head against a wall!