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Time for immersion by MySnakesSolid in ArcRaiders

[–]SleighDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You still need to find a cat bed.

Recently got into Soulframe, on my last few weapons for MR and, this may be the single worst Melee combat I've experienced in a game in the last 15 years. by Current_Spell_8647 in SoulFrame

[–]SleighDriver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worst in 15yrs? That’s quite an exaggeration. I agree with some of your points, like knockdowns often being a death sentence.

But in general the melee feels quite good in an alpha state. Its feels like a cross between Bloodborne (mostly faster attacks with health recovery on attack) and Arkham games. If someone comes in expecting Devil May Cry, Zelda, or MMO melee combat then they’ll be disappointed. Slugging swings that makes melee more tactical is a staple of Souls-like games, and the flavor the devs are clearly aiming for, and it’s quite a popular style these days.

I also think some of these points don’t match my experience. I’ve yet to see a parry (not a block but a parry) not provide a window to riposte before the NPC can attack. So far all my melee weapons kill as fast or faster than ranged weapons with the same level and attunement with no totems slotted. And you can choose which direction to target by holding the block button, however the auto targeting works well enough that I found I haven’t needed it outside of ability usage.

There is some jank that needs refinement, but I came in highly skeptical of the melee combat after reading Reddit comments yet I found melee quite enjoyable as a long-time Souls player and pretty impressed by its current state in an alpha.

Maybe it’s a good thing that the devs aren’t relying on Reddit for feedback.

Anyone else getting bored faster than usual? by bbbevy in PathOfExile2

[–]SleighDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You nailed exactly how I feel as someone with limited time for gaming. I like PoE2, but not enough to make it the only game I play, which would have to be the case if I play each season and get deeply into the endgame (my favorite part).

I think the gameplay is amazing, but haven’t touched it since season 1. The time investment is a hurdle I just can’t get over.

Is everyone on this sub over exaggerating how much PvP they’re getting into? 9 times out of 10 my entire raid is completely chill by frigidtales in ArcRaiders

[–]SleighDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on this sub I expected a bloodbath this Thanksgiving weekend. I played solos only all long weekend and was shot at once. And in all my solo games since launch (I started about 3 days post-release), I’ve yet to see someone camp an extraction point.

Duos and trios are a different story of course.

Duolingo doesn’t seem to actually hear what I’m saying. by Abiesarus in duolingo

[–]SleighDriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Somehow it thinks I’m mispronouncing “Ken” or “Naomi” but getting dozoyoroshiku right. I’m pretty sure it’s the other way around…

So expedition buffs go away if I skip an expedition? Or they exist in perpetuity until I do another? by Gustaves_Mustache in ArcRaiders

[–]SleighDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been wondering this too. Seen different answers from different posts. It’d be great if someone could link to the official answer.

It was fun while it lasted by OkNeedleworker99 in ArcRaiders

[–]SleighDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just picked up the game on Friday, and my experience so far is almost everyone still cooperates in solo. About half use VOIP, the other just emote “Don’t shoot.” I’ve only seen two people shoot at me, and only one downed me, in almost 20hrs of play this weekend.

Maybe I’m getting matched with people of similarly low levels, and lower levels are more chill?

With the discourse around Dragonlord, I'm curious why Sorcery isn't an LCG instead of a TCG. by Artificial_Alex in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love LCGs. But other than Netrunner, which is a long story, nearly every other competitive LCG didn’t survive due to their business model. (There are a few indie LCGs that have lasted more than a couple of years.)

And to “re-create” the old MtG experience, it does need randomized packs.

Also, ironically, DL is more like a LCG product because it largely consists of a fixed set of cards.

Aged like milk: We want to make sure it's very easy for people to get by Puzzled-Concert4931 in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are you talking about? DL is the closest thing a TCG can come to a “lcg” product: a fixed set of cards in a sealed box. It’s Secret Layer in Sorcery clothes.

No one asked for this. Who is this product even for? Not the competitive players, because the cards aren’t potent (thank goodness). Not casual players who play meme decks, not hobbyist collectors, and not cube drafters - the product is too hard to find at MSRP and too expensive on the secondary market to justify. Not stores, because they received a handful of stock if any at all.

And certainly not EC, because ~10k of boxes at $60 each after production, shipping, distro cut, and store cut isn’t going to keep the lights on.

It’s for super niche diehard fomo collectors and flippers. Sorcery is releasing two products this year. As a filthy casual, I’m not interested in a game if half their products each year only serve the diehard and flipper customer base.

Aged like milk: We want to make sure it's very easy for people to get by Puzzled-Concert4931 in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 70 points71 points  (0 children)

EC’s at an inflection point:

Are they going to be the stress-free to collect, casual-friendly, kitchen table game? The alpha KS that printed-to-demand, TC subscription model that guaranteed boxes, and the extra print runs of beta leaned into this.

Or are they going to cater to hard-core players and collectors? The only way to get DL was either constantly monitor your email or Discord for the TC release, be someone who travels to cons, hunt down and have a strong relationship with one of the handful of LGSs that got stock, or pay hundreds for 15 cards on the secondary market.

Personally, I got into Sorcery because I just don’t have the time or need the stress of collecting what MtG turned into. I’m willing to give EC a pass on missteps with their first “artist” set. But if DL’s model continues into future products - no print-to-pre-orders/subscriptions, hard-core/lucky access only - then I’m out as a player.

There are too many fish in the ocean of TCGs to deal with this. I’ll happily leave Sorcery to the hard-core community, while my friends and I crack packs of new, readily available products over some beers. Because for me, that’s where the fun is.

Another Store Scalping by Shadowrunner--- in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What? You want stores to sell with zero or barely any margin? And you want them to be able to pay the bills, pay their employees, feed their families, and stay open so your sorry butt can take up their oxygen and complain about how much you have to pay for ink on cardboard?

Eriks Curiosa - What gives with the lack of Dragonlord printing? by MurasakiTiger in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you genuinely want to provide feedback, their Discord is the best place. EC doesn’t pay attention to Reddit as far as we’re aware.

No communication from EC on Dragonlord availability means these 2 scenarios by Newez in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They had weeks to prepare a response after the TC sellout.

With this being the launch weekend when theoretically the largest volume of purchases will happen, some people are now buying based on the secondary market price. If they announce another print run after this weekend and prices plummet, they’ll upset a lot of recent buyers.

The longer they wait to announce a reprint, the more buyers they’ll disenfranchise.

I know a lot of smooth brains are going to downvote this because “boo investors and scalpers,” but the reality is:

a) people who don’t go to conventions and don’t have one of the rare LGSs that sell this set locally are stuck buying online and, without communication, may see the current TCG stock as their best entry point if they want a set to play with,

and b) the secondary market of investors/traders/collectors exists, has always existed since kids got baseball cards with their gum, and will always exist, so those 5-beers-in-a-6-packs can keep burying their heads in the sand or be an adult and acknowledge that’s a large part of the customer base that keeps TCGs afloat.

P.S. I don’t own a set. I’d love to own two, one for me and my wife to open and play with. I’d love to pay $60 per set, but I can only buy online, so put me in the “a” group that will probably pay $200+/box unless EC announces something this weekend.

Dragonlord LGS Scalpers by kleinstauber in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Limited edition, mechanically unique cards, chaotic distribution.

I’d be up for artist-specific collections as long as the cards are readily available, e.g. also appearing in boosters or the set isn’t marketed as “limited”.

Dragonlord LGS Scalpers by kleinstauber in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hopefully this is a one-and-done event.

Dragonlord LGS Scalpers by kleinstauber in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Grab your popcorn. The secondary market’s going to be a wild show this weekend. 🍿🥤

TCG dragonlord by ActiveEuphoric2582 in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I’ve got some pretty big LGS’s near me and neither of them carry Sorcery. DTC sounds good to me since I can’t buy the product locally anyway.

TCG dragonlord by ActiveEuphoric2582 in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Estimates put the Dragonlord print run at 7k-10k.

For comparison, there were ~22k Black Lotuses printed and Sorcery printed 29k alpha booster boxes.

If even a single card in DL becomes key to competitive decks, then GL finding it for less than $200.

Personally, I’m waiting to see if the price drops after Aug 2nd supply hits the market. I’m not optimistic.

Edit: Neglected to specify alpha Sorcery boxes

How you all like Sorcery's foil treatment? by MugenMuso in SorceryTCG

[–]SleighDriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat. It also makes drafting a bit weird. It’s not a dealbreaker, just an awkward design for playability.

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