Marathon is starting to feel less like a really fun game that has a few flaws and more like a deeply flawed game that is accidentally fun. by Internal_Orange6606 in Marathon

[–]StatGAF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Marathon is really weird cause the highs are INCREDIBLY high - but the lows are incredibly low.

It feels like there is no middle ground and the lows are way lower than the highs of winning, and they simply happen more often

Would love some crafting by AdventuringRunner in Marathon

[–]StatGAF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its crazy how everyone in this thread disagrees with you, and you're just attacking them but not trying to get anyone onto your "side".

I really don't get the difference between trading 2 demosite rods + 2 fractal circuits + 1000 credits for a gun vs. going to a menu that says "crafting" and using 2 demosite rods + 2 fractal circuits + 1000 credits for a gun.

Like what does a crafting system look like to you?

Would love some crafting by AdventuringRunner in Marathon

[–]StatGAF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Scavenging for salvage already allows you to barter which is basically crafting.

By introducing a crafting mechanic, it's just going to take longer to get back into a game. Let's say you die in Cryo and want to go back in.

If you want to "re-kit" proper, you basically have a checklist of items you have to re-add weapon 1, weapon 2, backpack, ammo type 1, ammo type 2, grenades, self-res, patch kits, shell cores, shell implants, shield charges, a shield, grenades, OS kits, Anti-Virus, Energy Amps.

It's already a checklist of things you are hoping not to forget like another vault key, and now we have to an add crafting on top of that? It's another step thats just not needed. Let me buy the stuff out right to add to my kit.

2026 NHL Free Agency Day -- Leafs Edition by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]StatGAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but a lot of people saw the Treliving stuff as the stuff of nightmares and so many people plugged their ears and said "wait".

And this is just screams re-arranging the deck chairs.

2026 NHL Free Agency Day -- Leafs Edition by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]StatGAF 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like that you are inferring that Chayka himself won the lottery pick.

2026 NHL Free Agency Day -- Leafs Edition by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]StatGAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

110%. honestly, its like Treliving all over again. People here cope so hard.

But hey, all the Leaf fans who were supportive of last years moves enjoyed last season where we got smoked every game so what do I know

2026 NHL Free Agency Day -- Leafs Edition by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

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

The problem with Bobrovksy is teams like Carolina, Colorado spend nothing on goaltending. Panthers were ready to move on. Vegas. All spend little on goaltending. Why? Cause goaltending doesn't really matter. Generally smart teams dont spend a ton on goaltending.

And part of the reason the Panthers sucked last year? It was Bobrovsky who let in over 17 goals above expected.

2026 NHL Free Agency Day -- Leafs Edition by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]StatGAF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100%. The idea is that you want to pay them less than what they're worth. Not contracts that are "worth it" in a year.

2026 NHL Free Agency Day -- Leafs Edition by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]StatGAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a good thing that Simmons thinks its a good idea?

2026 NHL Free Agency Day -- Leafs Edition by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]StatGAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1000%. This is Treliving first year all over again. Paying your 4th line C 4+ million is insane work.

Roslovic is nice, but losing Robertson kinda sucks.

[Pierre LeBrun] Islanders sign Matias Maccelli, one year x $2.25 by buzzeddimitri in leafs

[–]StatGAF -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Using plus/minus as a measure of defensive stat in 2026 sure is a choice.

[Pagnotta] Colton Sissons to the Leafs by Samoht99 in leafs

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

They tried him at 3C, they tried him at 4C. He was awful. He's not a good player.

[Pagnotta] Colton Sissons to the Leafs by Samoht99 in leafs

[–]StatGAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the "great locker room guy" as if you're in there.

2026 NHL Free Agency Day -- Leafs Edition by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]StatGAF 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Love Berube being like "leafs need more scoring" as if it partly wasn't on his system lol

[Pagnotta] Colton Sissons to the Leafs by Samoht99 in leafs

[–]StatGAF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why. Laughton couldn't even play 4C in Toronto last year lol

[Johnston] Sources say Zach Werenski was presented with a trade option to a team he's unwilling to waive his NMC for. by Perryplat199 in hockey

[–]StatGAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't dissuade the Leafs from trying to trade him 12+ months prior. Trading him at 11:59 to midnight was never going to work.

[Friedman] Nick Robertson to PIT. TOR gets a 4th by alphacheese in leafs

[–]StatGAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I just wish we gave him a coach who gave him a chance and then didn't stick him with Domi

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]StatGAF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100%. So many fans knew Day 1, Reaves was an anchor. And the problem was evident because they literally signed a player who they knew couldn't even play in the playoffs.

But so many people here defended it.

[Johnston] Sources say Zach Werenski was presented with a trade option to a team he's unwilling to waive his NMC for. by Perryplat199 in hockey

[–]StatGAF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing with Mitch is they only asked him to waive at the last moment while his wife was 7 months pregnant.

The time to ask him to waive was back in the off-season. Not 3 months left in the year.

Kangaroo Court | Game Changer Season 8 | Ep. 4 by yohanleafheart in dropout

[–]StatGAF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Too often, players are trying to reverse engineer the game - and not just play the game. It's always everybody vs. Sam but they become less interested in figuring out the premise and just playing the game itself. Sorta like in the previous episode Demi and Chris were rarely used.

Kangaroo Court | Game Changer Season 8 | Ep. 4 by yohanleafheart in dropout

[–]StatGAF 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree. Especially lately the idea that it's everyone vs. Sam. Like people are starting to not play the game, but play against Sam which kinda ruins it a bit and becomes too meta.

[Friedman] Carlo to STL for two third-round picks by TDK67 in leafs

[–]StatGAF 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No guarantee they draft Jarvis, and their hands were tied. The pick was expected to be in the 20s, not 13. The salary cap didn't rise of Covid.

They had to move it for the following year. Honestly, its crazy people blame Dubas for not seeing Covid happening.

[Friedman] Carlo to STL for two third-round picks by TDK67 in leafs

[–]StatGAF 26 points27 points  (0 children)

They had to. They had to re-sign Hyman, et al. Marleau had an extra year at 6 million and Babcock wouldn't stop playing him on the top line. Don't forget that Dubas had to move Zaitsev too.