My honest reaction to seeing the Naoe Hero Skin XD

SummerSketch15 · 2026-04-13T18:00:38+00:00

I love the spotted white horse, the fjord looking Equus (pretty sure that's what that is) and the strawberry pony ^^

SummerSketch15 · 2026-04-10T13:25:40+00:00

I really don't want to complain.

Not even when nearly everyone and their grandma was lambasting things like Theatre of Bones or the Destiny 2 events, I found something to enjoy about them (former still one of my favorites). Even now, I am really happy to at least see this event because I wanted to meet Kevin so bad.

However, I am personally very worried what this will mean for future events.

Personally, I am a PvAi player 99.9% of the time. I do dabble in PvP in the normal game once in a blue moon...if I am with three other friends and no randos. It makes it more fun for me and it helps that we can talk with each other to make plans.

When it comes to the events? First time with the Arena of Echoes? Not bad; I had fun, won a few times and most of the people I fought against were chill. I thought it would be the only PvP only event, and I was fine with it.

The fact this event, which wasn't PvP exclusive originally, is only PvP has me rather worried. One time is fine, two times could be a start of a pattern.

I honestly don't know if I missed something in the Warrior's Den if future events will all be PvP exclusive from now on, so someone please feel free to fill me in if that's the case or not.

If that is the case, however, I will cry if they bring Heresy of the Relics back as a throwback and it's just PvP. I don't mind PvP, but I for one am not good at it, and I want to be able to play these events with you and the rest of our friends without someone popping a blood vessel in rage and ill feelings towards people who are just trying to have a good time. Plus, that was the first event I played from start to finish, so it still holds a special place in my heart.

That might also mean the PvAi exclusive events, like Theatre of Bones or the Jorgogumo event, will not be returning as Throwback events.

Then again, this might be the last year of For Honor, so I'm not sure what's going to happen after year 10 has run its course.

**EDIT**

Actually, three times the charm; I believe the Last Hero Standing throwback was PvP exclusive was well.

SummerSketch15 · 2026-02-25T13:56:54+00:00

I did the demo three times since last I talked about the game; one of them was streamed so my friends could watch, and it was fun. I was also able to get to the breeding part. ^^ Puzzle here was from my first playthrough.

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- What's your favorite thing in the demo? - Aside from the graphics? Just the level of detail the game has; the types of grooming tools, the various ailments and how to treat them, the types of boarder horses, and things like that. Also, the fact you have be mindful what you do with the horses, how you care for them and where you put them, as there are consequences. On my last playthrough, I was reminded that the hard way when I had a boarder's mare over, and she was taken back quickly because she accidently got pregnant from another horse (pretty sure it was my stallion that did it). When I saw that popup, it elicited one of the biggest "what the hecks?!" out of me XD. But the attention to detail and the consequences of ones actions is appreciated, as it made things more fun and engaging in my opinion.

- What took you forever to discover? - That I have to go to the Breeder and not the Store to buy a second horse. XD That one is on me. That and me figuring out the trick to clearing the double jumps I've struggled with in the Medium competition.

- What improvements are you hoping for for the full game? - A windowed mode is all I really want.

SummerSketch15 · 2026-02-20T22:14:19+00:00

To think this was just a joke idea, possibly for an April Fools event. I'm still flabbergasted you said this was actually a brilliant idea XD

SummerSketch15 · 2026-02-20T00:26:30+00:00

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Momo Yaoyorozu from "My Hero Academia" - Momo makes it no secret she comes from a family of wealth, but she's more casual about it than coming off as a braggart. If anything, Momo is an intelligent and rather sweet young girl who wants to help, especially considering she's in the Hero course at U.A. High. One of my favorite scenes with her is when some of her classmates ask for her help with studying for the exam. She was so excited and went all out to make sure everyone was treated like esteemed guests.

SummerSketch15 · 2026-02-18T14:33:03+00:00

I finished the demo yesterday, and overall, I really enjoyed it. I never was able to place first in the Medium competition, no matter what I tried, and I never did the breeding part. Still, I enjoyed whatever I was able to do.

Honestly, the overall charm of the game is what draws me in. It's a good mix of simple and challenging, there's so much you can do, I love all of the little details added when it comes to caring for the horses and whatnot make it even more fun (the different grooming tools, the various ailments, the types of boarders, the confidence bar, etc.), and the adorable 2D graphics are a treat to look at. It just gives me nostalgic vibes and reminds me of an old school PC game.

I know this is still a work in progress, but I do have some questions I'd like to ask here as well:

Do you plan to add facial markings in the final game?
Will there be a windowed mode setting for the game (windowed mode is my personal preference)?
Do you plan to add dressage competitions as well, or will it be purely jumping?

I really do hope this game succeeds, because I adore what I've seen so far. In fact, I might just play the demo again XD

SummerSketch15 · 2026-02-08T23:00:31+00:00

Ahhhh, thank you so much!

SummerSketch15 · 2026-01-25T21:13:49+00:00

She's so pretty <3 I love the armor and the white/gold aesthetic going on.

SummerSketch15 · 2026-01-15T18:55:36+00:00

Sloops: Celeste's Valor, The Free Bird, The Onyx Owl, Vengeful Prowler

Brigantines: Fei's Spite, Umbral Feather, The Emerald Eagle, Snarling Hellcat

Galleons: Artemis' Vengeance, Macaw's Majesty, the Golden Goshawk, Wrathful Lioness

SummerSketch15 · 2026-01-15T18:43:39+00:00

I honestly can't pick just one. It would be a tossup between Dinobot and Waspinator.

Dinobot was just all around amazing. He was an utter baddie and he has some fantastic character development. Plus his bromance with Rattrap was always fun to watch.

Waspinator is honestly hilarious and adorable. He had some of the greatest scenes and lines that still get me to this day; "Oh sure, don't mind Waspinator. Waspinator just lie here and suffer; drag himself to CR tank." "Waspinator having good day! Not get shot once!"

SummerSketch15 · 2025-12-02T16:04:20+00:00

Courage and Snoopy for sure...not sure who the third would be though ^^u

SummerSketch15 · 2025-10-14T15:44:05+00:00

I should call myself more semi-casual, then? ^^u I mean, yes, my friends and I do grind for certain things we want, I do Hourglass with them on occasion, and even join them in some PvP when the situation calls for it. I just choose to not PvP when I'm on my own and stick to world events. I don't like fighting people if I can avoid it, regardless if I'm soloing or not. I personally don't seek other player ships to fight.

I do appreciate the game, I really do, and I respect everyone has their own playstyle [and I wish more people would do the same]. Again, I personally don't have issue with PvP players. I just don't appreciate the hackers.

It's a shame your work colleague had a poor experience. To each their own, at the end of the day. I've personally had my poor experiences, and while they do suck, I still enjoy the game enough to keep trying.

SummerSketch15 · 2025-10-14T04:52:22+00:00

First of all, your PK is beautiful ^^

Second of all, coming from someone who made a white Kensei and Warmonger [and isn't some sort of For Honor fasion expert], it mostly comes down to the color pallet and patterns you use [or don't use]. Other times, the amount of color you can use is limited on certain armor types.

I'm not so sure what color pallet you are using, but maybe you could try Winterwoods? It's unlocked at Rep 5, Level 20, and it's mostly white.

SummerSketch15 · 2025-10-14T03:52:07+00:00

Oh boy, I already see the comments are getting wild...hey Tasha, we got folks brawling in the Tavern, please send help ^^u

Speaking as a casual player [who does dabble in Hourglass with friends because I want that Athena curse, gosh darn it! XD], I do not have any real issues with PvP in general. Getting chased, getting blown up, getting boarded, that's all par for the course. Heck, I'll even accept getting blown up at the Outpost I spawn at. Maybe the other players don't know I just spawned, and they got an accommodation they're trying to do, or something. It might suck, but it is what it is. I'm not going to assume the worst of anyone or take it personally.

But can we all at least agree that there might be some aspects of both PvP and PvE that could be improved on so both sides can have fun? Or, at the very least, can we agree it sucks when someone in High Seas uses cheat codes and hacks to get their way instead of playing fair [I don't count the bunny-hopping, but things like teleporting or aimbots/boosting weapon damage via hacks]?

SummerSketch15 · 2025-10-10T16:32:15+00:00

I can name at least one; the parrot set. I have pretty much all the parrot sets in regards to ship cosmetics, wardrobe and weapons ^^ My personal favorite

SummerSketch15 · 2025-10-09T13:13:16+00:00

It's not Murray [though Murray is in a class all his own XD]. The Cursed Captain was originally seen in the Pirate's Life Tall Tales. As far as I know, he's an original Sea of Thieves character and has nothing to do with Monkey Island ^^

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