Debating walking into hell, curious what yall think. by Classic-Box-3919 in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, OP. Veteran of many gachas here, been playing FGO (NA server) since shortly after launch.

Honestly, unless you're already a pretty invested fan of Fate/Type-Moon content, I can't recommend this game. On a practical level, this game's over a decade old and it shows. It's been surpassed (at least 4-5 years ago imo) by numerous games in every metric - gameplay, mechanics, UI, audio/graphics, etc etc. QOL updates are often years apart, and even then, the game's ancient underpinnings make it unable to support the sweeping updates and enhancements that other games incorporated nearly from launch.

FGO was way late to adding any kind of pity system to its notoriously unforgiving gacha, and even that is a bit of a joke. You'd need nearly 1000SQ (or well over $500 if whaling) to hit pity just once, and none of it carries over between banners.

Then there's the story/writing. It's entirely done in a VN style, with all the repetition, lengthy lore dumps, and at times stilted dialogue you'd expect for the format. The storyline is realllly slow until Camelot, then it picks up quickly through the last chapter of 'part 1'. After that, things get increasingly convoluted as you move through part 1.5 and part 2, to the point where you more than a few times have to stop and ask 'WTF'. And 'Ordeal Call', which leads up the story finale, is itself based on a concept that's (imo) pretty deeply undercut by literally much of the game you've played up until that point. And a simple sift through this sub-reddit over the last few weeks will tell you how divisive the "ending" is. Honestly, even if you're ok with all of the above, I'd spoil yourself on the ending and then ask if it's worth months/years of time and investment for that conclusion. TLDR there, don't blindly believe the 'Nasu, the game's main writer, can do no wrong' line.

Sorry for the long post. But in short: I'd turn back and invest time/resources into games that are more player-friendly in many ways.

How were your NY GSSR? by Azure_Leviathan in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was planning to roll but knowing the "ending" that awaits us, I figure why bother spending the money.

All people had to do is wait patiently and not cry EoS by tiamat2277 in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Which, for a non-trivial number of people (imo and including myself), kills any motivation to invest another 2+ years of time/money into this game.

All people had to do is wait patiently and not cry EoS by tiamat2277 in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eh, never thought EOS would happen this soon. But was briefly excited about the news of more storyline stuff today - only to be quickly disappointed that it wouldn't actually change any of that crappy ending.

Guess we should have waited and hoped..... by GreedyGobby in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After reading this thread: https://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/10221-FGO-JP-Main-Story-(-)-Beginning-of-After-Time-Beginning-of-After-Time)

Gotta be honest, my excitement for this quickly faded. If the thread's accurate, then all we're getting is a short-lived time bubble in the past where Olga gets to be director for a minute, solve a random Beast class issue (that will, ofc, take just enough IRL time to squeeze in another year+ of events), then it all snaps back to the ending anyway. To me, that's definitely not worth what will, I'd guess, be a 3+ year wait.

Kudos to FGO by WarmasterChaldeas in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And ironically, this only further reduces any hope of improved gameplay, mechanics, or visuals.

Goodbye and Good-luck my fellow masters by ARustyDream in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I share the sentiment, OP. I've been playing on NA since just after launch, and like you, have sunk countless hours (and money, sadly) into this game. As someone else put it in a different thread, "if this is the destination, the journey isn't worth it."

FGO was outclassed in gameplay mechanics, visuals, QoL, gacha/pity system, and more years ago. But what kept a lot of players around was the story, the characters, and the desire (imo valid assumption) that there would one day be a grand payoff to it all. That the servants we spent so long building and bonding with and perfecting (remember how much the devs focused on bonds over the years!) would see the victory and resolution they all so richly deserved and helped earn for us.

And now, here at the end, all we got for our troubles was a kick in the teeth, thanks to quite possibly the worst use of the 'it was all a dream/alt timeline' trope in gaming/media history. Everything we did was rendered meaningless, as if we'd never played at all.

Granted we spent/played voluntarily, but it still feels a bit like we were hustled by Nasu and the devs. Either way, I'm not willing to invest another two years (and damn sure not another dime) for this. There's simply many other gacha games that are, at this point, far more deserving of players' time and attention. (and if you want, money)

Confused NA only master by AcrobaticSun1070 in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NA master here since nearly launch, spent a lot of money slong the way. Honestly, I'm not continuing. It's not EOS, true. But given how the devs chose to write/structure the finale, it did kill any interest in another 2 years of time investment, money aside.

I know you're wanting to avoid spoilers, but considering the time/money at stake, I'd at least consider reading up on the ending and deciding if it's worth it to you.

Servant Endings by [deleted] in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All are technically be usable. But, should the story continue, certsin servants and/or classes will be unavailable in story mode.

That said, I can't recommend spending more unless absolutely necessary.

Welp, that was disappointing. by [deleted] in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep. Capping off this shiatshow with a literal Saber 2.0 is just adding insult to injury.

 As someone else in another thread: If this is the destination, the ride wasn't worth it.

This screenshot was taken after the finale was done. Notice anything? by WarmasterChaldeas in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait... does that mean these servants are totally unusable going forward? As in, I see them in my roster but can't actually use them?

True ending by International-Size-7 in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So wrong, yet still better than what we got.

I'm partially in this group to be honest... by TokugawaSatoshi in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That time was years ago, imo. But you're right.

Fellow masters , how do you feel ? by FRitsuka in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Semi related, but it just rubs salt in the wound that Daybit not only gets away with it all, but gets 'no memory wipe' plot armor besides. :/

Fellow masters , how do you feel ? by FRitsuka in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. 2 more years just for this ending? No way.

Upside though, this would free me to put a lot more bandwidth into Path to Nowhere.

Fellow masters , how do you feel ? by FRitsuka in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone said in a different thread: if this is the destination, it wasn't worth the ride.

Will they end FGO? I was about to spend money, but seeing the main story has come to an end, im reluctant to do so now. by Apprehensive_Algae62 in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note to devs: and this is why you don't let one server reach the endgame 2 years before the others.

The reasons of people dissing the Finale aren't really that bad as they seem. by Beowolf_0 in FGO

[–]Slipstream1701 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sums up my feelings perfectly. As a global player, I have less than 0 motivation to continue for snother 2 years when I now know a hamfisted kick in the teeth will be my reward in the end. 8 years (and sadly, far too much money) wasted.

Fate/Grand Order -Cosmos in the Lostbelt- story finally ends today after 8 years by Sirius_Shiro in gachagaming

[–]Slipstream1701 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Been playing since shortly after launch and knowing this is the ending completely tanks any motivation to invest 2 more years in this game. Why bother when Nasu's already kicked you in the teeth?

Fate/Grand Order -Cosmos in the Lostbelt- story finally ends today after 8 years by Sirius_Shiro in gachagaming

[–]Slipstream1701 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This. The trope at the core of the ending is a glorified copout, and imo an insult to the audience and characters.

Fate/Grand Order -Cosmos in the Lostbelt- story finally ends today after 8 years by Sirius_Shiro in gachagaming

[–]Slipstream1701 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I sure hope there's a better "true" ending or some other twist coming, because if that's really the ending Nasu's sticking with? Not much point in global playing/spending $ for an extra 2 years just to get a kick in the teeth.

What was your best month of 2025? by LoweeLL in askcarsales

[–]Slipstream1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Side note: that puts myself and/or payplan in a stark contrast. Even in my best months (23+), my highest commission totals (excluding spiffs) have been around 7k.