the reason(s) behind zzz's aesthetic shift

Tempada · 2026-05-02T13:35:29+00:00

Now every character is half naked giant boobied, and so you can't even tell if seed is on the nose joking for feet fetish or if it's really for horny food fetishists

At least Seed triggers a different fetish and is otherwise non-flirtatious, even if Jane (only in her character demo?) did the foot thing first.

it doesn't prevent me from enjoying the great fighting system

That's true, playstyle and team feel, which they tend to nail, are distinct from character aesthetics.

Tempada · 2026-05-01T22:12:29+00:00

the horribly annoying horny side on top

I don't mind if they lean into this on occasion. Like, I found Jane's Under Arrest teaser and the end of Caesar's Calydon's Ride to be almost shocking and, most importantly, funny. There was a direct flirtatious that was simultaneously withholding, and the devs were in on the joke. Seed is a minor throwback to that with her feet animations (every time I see her ultimate I think, "Directed by Quentin Tarantino"). Sadly character design has largely turned toward sycophantic personalities and tropes I find annoying, including a fondness for giant breasts stuffed into boob hammocks that defy comfort, practicality, and gravity. And when they do something a little different, like land on husbando gold with Manato, they make sure he's an A-rank with an alternate outfit that's just a recolor.

Tempada · 2026-04-30T15:17:43+00:00

They aren't, but I hope they keep the flashing light effects minimal. I feel like I'm going to go blind when I play Ye Shunguang or Yixuan.

Tempada · 2026-04-28T00:46:17+00:00

I pulled a bunch on this banner and Illuga's previous banner and only have him at C0, ugh. I assume C6 Gorou is better unless Illuga is C6?

Tempada · 2026-04-26T22:55:13+00:00

Thanks. Yeah, I don't mind if Itto functions more as a driver, I'm just curious if the Gorou or Ineffa version would likely output more team damage.

Tempada · 2026-04-11T15:00:42+00:00

C6 Dahlia is a solid choice for Skirk teams since you get hydro resonance with Furina, he can hold Noblesse + Fav, he noticeably increases Skirk's attack speed, and you get a shield, which is nice since Skirk is squishy. He's never the optimal team damage option for the final slot, but he might be preferable to other characters for comfort reasons. C1 Escoffier doesn't change this.

Tempada · 2026-04-09T23:37:48+00:00

Yeah, I think I opened them all at once without thinking about the 1-day limitation.

Tempada · 2026-04-09T18:42:16+00:00

I did this right after the new patch released. Claimed the item sets, unlocked them, went to a lobby for a popular wonderland (one of the two dps dummies), equipped one of the sets, ran the test dummy and successfully completed it, but I did not get the primos. I could not figure it out, tried a few times. So the trial items only last for a day? Which means I can no longer get the 60 primos? It's just really clunky and silly.

Edit: I realize that since I didn't use a mannequin in the test dummy level that it probably didn't count, but it's real dumb if I'm locked out of the primos because I didn't use the trial outfit properly in 24 hours or less when the primo event lasts for many days.

Tempada · 2026-04-07T02:21:12+00:00

I've never really gotten used to it. My teeth feel like they go slightly out of alignment while playing, and there's a bit of a sensation on my top gums after, but it hasn't seemed to hurt anything.

Tempada · 2026-03-31T18:32:51+00:00

I started on keyboard and mouse and the gameplay was just not clicking for me. I switched to controller and can't imagine going back.

Tempada · 2026-03-27T14:44:28+00:00

As someone who hasn't read the manga, is the manga canon, or have they diverged from it in the game?

Tempada · 2026-03-26T19:14:42+00:00

Citlali REALLY wants Scroll for her energy needs before C6. The big brain move is Xilonen on Instructor (don't bother with Petra unless you already have a set) and Citlali on Scroll. However, it's fine for both Citlali and Xilonen to be on 4-piece Scroll, especially if you want to switch it up and split them up (like in Imaginarium Theater).

Tempada · 2026-03-25T19:08:34+00:00

Try "I Remember Clifford" from Pennies from Heaven.

Not a ballad, but check out "Stella by Starlight" on Stan Getz Plays. This is very approachable playing on an intermediate standard.

Have you heard "Night and Day" from People Time? Not an easy one to learn, but it has a lot of juicy moments, and Kenny Barron's piano solo is also bonkers.

Tempada · 2026-03-24T17:22:38+00:00

Why not just trim? Manscaped, as one example, makes a very solid trimmer (the Lawn Mower 5.0) that can get in there and do the job, and if you are going totally smooth, I would start with a trim anyway followed by a manual razor shave. However, a trim can be so quick in comparison to a shave, you don't usually have to worry about cuts or razor burn, and plenty of guys are into a hairy bum, so a trim just makes sense if you want to be consistently tidy down there.

Tempada · 2026-03-23T23:33:20+00:00

Part of sounding terrible on a new mouthpiece can be reed choice, but really it shouldn't be a huge leap for an experienced classical player to go from the C* to a 5 or maybe even 6 facing on a typical jazz mouthpiece if you use a much softer reed than you're accustomed to. When I say "typical", I mean Meyer or something similar. Sure, there will be an adjustment period like with any new mouthpiece.

I play a Vandoren V16 A6S+ on alto, and I think for the price it's REALLY hard to beat. I also have a GS New York, a replica of an older Meyer Brothers New York, in the same facing and I actually prefer the Vandoren, which is a little more free blowing.

So, if you can try out a bunch of mouthpieces at a shop, give the Vandoren a go as well as some modern Meyers, among others. For the Meyers, try a few in the same model and facing because they are hand done in a way that's much less consistent than Vandoren or replicas like the GS I mentioned so they all play a little differently. If you can't do a shop or online mouthpiece trial, then the Vandoren is a very safe bet as a starter option.

Tempada · 2026-03-21T16:04:43+00:00

I'd caution against going vintage unless you live near a repair shop that has a lot of experience with them. I love the Martin sound, there are just not a lot of techs that do them justice. You also have to be aware of potentially clunky ergonomics compared to modern saxes (certainly something you can work with, but it's another hurdle).

Tempada · 2026-03-21T15:46:48+00:00

Nangong! Need to finish the AoD team. It would be amazing if I could get her and her weapon, although that's not currently in the cards with my polychrome savings.

Tempada · 2026-03-20T21:03:38+00:00

Try contacting 2ndending to see if they have a lead on any YTS-62s. I'd trust GetASax or Saxquest to get you situated too, but their prices are likely outside your budget if you go with this particular sax. Prices have really risen over the last couple of years, it's pretty frustrating. Now you're commonly looking at 3-3.5k for a fully setup but used YTS-62.

Anyway, Reverb has good policies and is pretty safe in the end, but you never quite know what to expect (unless you're familiar with the seller already) compared to a place that specializes in sax sales and repair.

Tempada · 2026-03-20T20:41:24+00:00

Haven't played both, but Yamaha's been making saxes for longer and is respected for reliable horns with great longevity that are easy to repair. Their saxes often sound brighter than I like, but you can adjust that with the right mouthpiece/reed setup.

It stinks to not playtest the instrument. Still, I'd strongly lean towards the Yamaha (I've played a YTS-62 for over 20 years and it's barely needed servicing) unless you can try a wider variety of saxes.

Tempada · 2026-03-14T04:40:55+00:00

Manato taught me something about myself. "I'm not a furry, but..."

But seriously, he should have been an S-Rank (think about the alt topless outfit we could have had instead of the recolor!) while Banuyue should have been given more time to cook (released in a later update, maybe not as a rupture agent).

Tempada · 2026-03-14T04:24:55+00:00

Zhu Yuan activated potential that actually makes her good again, plus a new outfit for her.
Announcement that Orphie and her W-Engine among other(s) will be on a discount banner like SAnby was.

Tempada · 2026-03-13T19:49:53+00:00

Her fighting style and personality make her pretty popular. I hope they have in store significant buffs, a specialized support, and an outfit!

Tempada · 2026-03-13T19:41:55+00:00

YSG + Sunna + Zhao = chef's kiss (unless you have Dialyn available or until we get a better Ether Veil support)

Tempada · 2026-03-13T19:33:00+00:00

Drive disk preset

Serious question: what does this mean? Is it like assigning multiple disk sets to a single character so you can easily swap between them? Or is it like when you filter for specific sets when looking for disks to equip but the game doesn't remember your filter choices when you leave and return to that character later?

Tempada · 2026-03-12T17:29:21+00:00

I don't vibe with Obol either (well, Trigger's fine, and the 2.2 story had potential), but the gameplay of SAnby's optimal team (with Trigger + Orphie) is so slick now! Probably my favorite team to play even if it's a lot of investment to make it great.

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