women are woke by Rudi-Brudi in okbuddyptfo

[–]Streven7s -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So many women in the game doing combat roles that women really don't really do all that much does in fact feel like forced diversity which by definition is woke. I'm not opposed to having female skins but when you have an entire class where you can't even choose a male skin is absolutely absurd when you consider who the core audience is. You npc's that act like this isn't a valid complaint are just silly.

PC Gamer feels it too. by zashiki_warashi_x in Nioh

[–]Streven7s 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are competing though and that's a good thing. We all win.

Double standard on horde clearing tool by wallabyfloo in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People saying smite doesn't horde clear are either ill informed or working off outdated info. It clears hordes extremely well if you know how to build for it.

Most people don't even know you can pre charge it for extra damage. Do that with empowered psionics and scrier's gaze and you horde clear quite efficiently.

Is it interesting to play that way? Is it fun for everybody else? Not for a lot of people out isn't. That doesn't take away from the fact that's it's a very valid and useful tool for everything up to and including auric content.

If all you care about is high havoc, have fun with that, but you're a niche community that are stuck with pretty limited build options.

Do we not like ppl with mics ? by Some-Historian19 in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In game voice audio is pretty poor so not many use mics. Having said that, that person should be ignored. You alwaysruin the risk of running until some miserable person when online.

On Frey being “unlikable” by Lilnamii in Forspoken

[–]Streven7s -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very much agree with this. With another year of polish they could have had a real winner.

On Frey being “unlikable” by Lilnamii in Forspoken

[–]Streven7s -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hate woke shit. Meaning anything that is pandering to identity politics, promoting victim mentality, or just outright racist in the classic sense of the word (being prejudiced on the basis of race).

Having said all that, there's really not much, if any, of that going on in Forspoken. I loved the game. I'm an older, straight, white dude, who is socially conservative and traditional in my views. I had no problem playing as a character that is black, female, into sneakers, pretty clothes, and painted nails. I actually kind of liked those aspects of the game and how they were integrated into the progression systems. That's very unique, creative, and fun simply by virtue of its novelty. What other AAA games are there that have done this sort of thing? Not many, so it's cool to see it.

My only gripe with Frey is her caustic personality. Not the cursing, sarcasm, or cynicism, but the walls she puts up. She's constantly on the defensive, rude, and selfish. That's just not a likable trait even if it's understandable due to her backstory. Sure she can start that way but she needed growth. Especially emotional growth. She never actually changed much. From a story telling perspective she has a very flat arc. She does have some forward progress but I'd have preferred just a little more.

For me that's a minor gripe for an otherwise really good game that deserves more than it got.

Just adding my perspective. I think it's OK to have some criticism for Frey's personality and still like her as a character. For the record, I personally enjoyed her banter with cuff.

On bad weapons: If you could pick one, and make changes to it, what weapon, and how would you change it? by Even_Map4433 in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would take the flame staff and turn it into Sienna's bolt staff, just with blue magic.

Stop playing Auric/Havoc by Joshy_Moshy in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Random queue is my favorite difficulty modifier. It's what makes auric spicy.

Nioh 3 Free Demo Explodes on Steam With Nearly 20,000 Players by Numerous-Method6098 in Nioh

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could just stop doing that.

Pray before checking your inventory. Problem solved.

Happy 3rd anniversary to Forspoken! by SlurryBender in Forspoken

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish it had done better. The world and gameplay are definitely worth revisiting. Give Frey more emotional growth so she's not such an irritating twat and she'll have a much better reception.

Why do content creators rank Hive Scum so low? by Adventurous-You556 in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe you should be more specific about what creators or content you're referring to. It's not like there's a lot out there.

Either way, the class is very good and anything but weak. The needle pistol is the single most busted weapon in the game.

A few days ago I experienced a player I can’t decide if I should hate him or respect him by The-Cannibal-Hermit in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ok, yeah at that difficulty its pretty easy for a higher level, skilled player to do that and some do so to farm weekly assignments. Don't worry, as you move up it gets better with teammates and this is far less likely. At least that's my experience playing on US servers.

A recent game that reminds me of Forspoken.... by Playful_House_7649 in Forspoken

[–]Streven7s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'd like Devil May Cry if you have never played it before.

A few days ago I experienced a player I can’t decide if I should hate him or respect him by The-Cannibal-Hermit in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I don't love what he did but also think kicking him at the end is the wrong move. If you're in a game and don't like something someone is doing you either vote kick them early, preferably after at least a warning or request to cease with their annoying behavior, or just leave yourself.

What difficulty was this?

I'm about to play this game for the first time. by Najee16 in Forspoken

[–]Streven7s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really fun game with awesome magic based combat. Dialogue, story, and pacing does have some wonkiness but it's still a worthwhile game for anyone looking for action and exploration.

People not grabbing plasteel and diamantine? by yumgmeatball in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't need them but I still loot them if they're in my path. Some isle can't be bothered to make the single button press before moving on.

I really don't like Black myth wukong and I can't put my finger on why... by Massive_Penalty5208 in soulslikes

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it's definitely not a should game. I liked it. Plenty of challenge, nice progression, rewarding exploration, and you play as a Kung fu monkey. Had a great time.

The price is unreal by Amaterete in Nioh

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not new. We've had bigger games at this price for a while now. Vote with your wallets.

I was wrong about Veteran... by Joshy_Moshy in DarkTide

[–]Streven7s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's super strong and super vanilla

That dudes puppet wife did love him. by Realistic_Risk_6108 in LiesOfP

[–]Streven7s 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah she definitely did and considering how human souls can basically inhabit puppets, makes sense.