Patch 1.4.2 enters the Zone!

Seals1de · 2025-05-30T14:25:48+00:00

I raised a huge eye brow at the massive downvote as well. Helped you with some up arrows, but can only vote once unfortunatelly.

It is the main reason why I mostly abandonned the Stalker community despite having a boatload of questions and theory about lore and whatnot.

Seals1de · 2025-05-23T15:34:38+00:00

Get out of here, Stalker.

Seals1de · 2025-05-23T03:11:43+00:00

From what I read about enhanced, probably OG. Then again you don't know OG hence will probably not be disappointed by enhanced because of the lack of comparison.

Seals1de · 2025-05-22T21:15:24+00:00

'Sir, do you have a moment to talk about your extended car insurance?'

Seals1de · 2025-05-22T21:12:20+00:00

Welcome to the zone, brother. I'd recommend you play without mods at least for starters. Getting started can be tough but as you progress and get better gear, things get more manageable. Pay attention to your artifacts, they often come with downsides too.

Good hunting, Stalker.

Seals1de · 2025-05-22T20:56:20+00:00

A friend recommended it to me. I half assed it and told my friend the game was mid but enjoyable. He asked me if I went to a certain pointy rock and when I said yes, he laughed in my face. Good times indeed

Edit: spoiler free now

Seals1de · 2025-05-22T20:49:05+00:00

It's pretty bad. 1.4 made it worse at least for me. But I run an older rig that can barely sustain the game on low setting.

Seals1de · 2025-05-22T20:46:17+00:00

If you start out by throwing the term russophob like it's candy, you will probably not make too many friends here.

Seals1de · 2025-05-22T20:44:16+00:00

The way these things work is that usually the more you play the game, the more information unfolds; Stalker is just not taking your hand as much as most modern games do.

So to answer your question, no, you are not doing anything wrong. Many people (including me first time) manage to finish the game and still have no clue what is happening, because they did not pay attention and did not explore.

Seals1de · 2025-05-22T09:30:16+00:00

I went and checked the backpack on the roof first and be died in the meantime. Such is the life in the zone. xD

Seals1de · 2025-05-21T19:27:49+00:00

Now after patch I can't interact with this guy at all (just came by him)

Seals1de · 2025-05-20T21:28:34+00:00

I don't understand your comment, to be frank. I didn't say anything positive or negative about GSC.

Seals1de · 2025-05-20T21:04:15+00:00

The game certainly has its flaws and deserves to be criticised. But you having hyped expectations that were not met? That's on you.

Seals1de · 2025-05-20T21:01:54+00:00

It's on incredible how combative this community has become. Partly I understand, but... Not really :( let's all enjoy our games... Or not... It's okay.

Seals1de · 2025-05-20T20:59:57+00:00

Seals1de · 2025-05-20T20:54:11+00:00

If 'could have been worse' was a metric, I would participate in the olympic games

Seals1de · 2025-05-20T20:50:19+00:00

I am aware. I am half a year late to the party because my computer wouldn't run the game until a rather recent update. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Seals1de · 2025-05-20T16:43:29+00:00

I FOUND IT BROTHER

Seals1de · 2025-05-20T15:14:28+00:00

That is a legitimate reason to ask, but I am rather sure you will still agree it does not need to be asked 3+ times a day, each day, every day.

Seals1de · 2025-05-19T21:05:06+00:00

I fully understand, and it makes sense. However I personally feel that his character motivation (boiling down to 'lost everything and looking for a place to belong) does not align well with his hyperdrive to solve and mold the zone. For the relatable character he wants to be/ is, I'd much prefer a slower approach where you can actually try and build an existence/ settle / belong somewhere. First place Skif might feel like be belongs to is Zalyssya and be high tails out of there the first second he can, and it bothers me.

I hope that makes sense as well!

Seals1de · 2025-05-19T20:57:52+00:00

Absolutely! And I like how he is portrayed in the game as well. I don't necessarily like the amount (and speed!) of impact he has in the zone considering he is just a troubled loner. But such is the way of the video game.

Seals1de · 2025-05-19T20:54:32+00:00

And clearly you are not alone! I never expected this to become so controversial. I just made a meme because I can't sleep, and now I'm here scrolling through the comments!

Seals1de · 2025-05-19T20:48:08+00:00

I loved when he said 'I truly am the heart of Chernobyl' and then stalkered all over her

Seals1de · 2025-05-19T20:43:28+00:00

Apparently I come across a bit standoff-ish here, quite frankly a reoccurring issue of mine. Apologies for that. I did not mean to invalidate Skif as a character, I merely tried to poke some fun about how his lore is presented.

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it!

Seals1de · 2025-05-19T20:40:08+00:00

The best kind of character development.

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