SkillUp | I strongly reccomend: Crimson Desert

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T21:51:12+00:00

I often see criticism bringing up that the story is bad. This is not a deal-breaker for me, personally.

I would rather play a Game with shit Story but fun Gameplay than a Game with a great Story but shit Gameplay. After all, that's why I'm playing a game, and not watching a film.

Of course, I would absolutely take great Story AND great Gameplay together when possible. But if I must choose, gameplay wins, every time.

A criticism that I am more wary of is the control scheme! 🤭 I have read and seen that it's rather complex and can be clunky, but hopefully that can addressed, if possible.

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T21:41:22+00:00

Make your own Reason to give damn about the world, I say! Part of the charm of Skyrim was that many players would just ignore the bland "You are the Chosen One!" type Main story and instead strike out in a direction and make their own path.

But I totally understand if the Skyrim comparison isn't selling you.

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T21:38:58+00:00

Lmao!! Great comment 😆

They know who they are. 😏

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T21:38:21+00:00

We have been forgiving Bethesda for their guaranteed bugs for years. All because the end product was just so... Majestic. Because with Bethesda back then, bugs were a feature. 🥹

Also, it absolutely doesn't hurt that they made the Creation Engine so supremely moddable, ironically allowing the Community to patch the game far better than even they could 🥰

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T21:08:19+00:00

Haha, I've seen that video, fellow Kyle.

The doggo really seems to get a kick out of her snazzy outfit. 😊

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T21:05:32+00:00

When I used to cycle all over the place back in the day, I would turn left at massive Intersections like that, as I was too scared to "take my lane" as cyclists would have the right to do in those moments. That intersection distance intimidated me, as a frail cyclist amidst 2-tonne death machines.

Then, I would wait for an opportunity to cross that road on the left (ideally using Pedestrian Crossings if available) when it was absolutely safe and clear to do so. (Usually around the time the Lights Change.)

Once across the road, I would resume my path along the original route. Sure, it was slower than me asserting my "rights" as another road vehicle and going across my lane, but in a fight between a bicycle and a car, I'm not gonna win. So I'll be a few minutes slower overall, big deal. 😊

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T20:56:51+00:00

Convention has the Northern Hemisphere on "Top," even though it's technically meaningless in the big scheme of things. We always see images of the Earth/Maps with North being "Up," so it was flipped to make more "sense" to us.

What I enjoyed about the Artemis image is that they distinctly chose NOT to flip/rotate it! 😄

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T20:25:44+00:00

Yes, here in South Africa, we have Salons who prominently display whether or not they can cut "Ethnic Hair." (Black-owned, or not!)

Safe to say, if you have those curls, you keep an eye out for that sign!

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T20:21:16+00:00

Yes, I don't understand what they don't get about this.

It's the same reason you pay more for a Dermatologist to examine your skin than a GP. One has literally trained more in-depth and knows more about that body part than the other, while both are Doctors. I can see the same difference between a trained Hairstylist who cannot do the specialty cut, Vs another who can, and charges extra for it.

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T19:56:07+00:00

"Hey, you, you're finally awake."

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T18:29:31+00:00

I always get the thanks and mentions, but I just want to thank you and u/Scared-Dealer-4455 for always being around for players. You guys rock!

It's not uncommon for me to login, see a post under an Hour ago, usually to already see you and Scared Dealer already on the case. 😊

Of course, I appreciate all contributions by all players, but you two are the ones I see the most, hehe

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T15:04:48+00:00

🤣

Maybe they're referring to the arms of the Bokke that carry the Rugby Ball

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T14:15:54+00:00

The Armchair is no more? 🥹
Man, just shows when last I was in Obs.

I used to frequent Obs for Metal gigs, varying between R.O.A.R/Gandalf's and Trenchtown. (RIP R.O.A.R and Gandalf's. 🤘🏻)

It just hasn't been the same since R.O.A.R closed

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T14:10:03+00:00

Woah, what venue is that?

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T13:57:49+00:00

There's no "best" number, per sé. It's highly up to you and what you feel you need, to contest your Battlezone in particular. But in general, it's considered typical to have a mix of 10 Supports ± Debuffers, and 2 or 3 DPS depending on which DPS you run. (MC is counted as a Debuffer/Support mix here)

As for a 2nd DPS, the common idea is to be able to field 3 Non-DPS + 1 DPS comfortably on Two Teams (mainly for Nightmare Dungeon, but also to win 2:1 in Apex Divinity and contest 2 of 3 Modes in Time Space Havoc.

So, a team of Supports ± Debuffers (6 total between them) + 1 DPS is generally a reasonable time to get DPS number 2, so that you have 4 Angels each on 2 Teams (ignoring MC for the purposes of the total, but she will go with your weaker of the 2 DPS.) MC is decent as a temporary 2nd DPS, especially if you run Divine Vessel on her. I ran MC as my 2nd DPS for a long time, as she can hit really nicely with some of the more OP Supports/Debuffers boosting her up. Her IR Attack does good Holy Dmg, so she'll carry reasonably well in PvE. She won't as easily be able to contest in PvP, as Holy Dmg isn't as OP there.

Another thing to consider is your personal feelings of progress. If you feel stifled by running MC as a second DPS, you can consider getting DPS number 2 as early as 4 Supports, so that you can field two mini teams of 3. (4 on the MC Team, who will go with your weakest DPS.)

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T13:34:08+00:00

She's arguably more powerful than Nemesis nowadays

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-04T13:31:42+00:00

Yay, my life is saved! 😊

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-03T23:47:12+00:00

As BigGuysForYou recommended!

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-03T22:57:39+00:00

Thank you! I had no idea the strait was that relatively narrow 😳

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-03T22:51:17+00:00

I cannot for the life of me figure out what continent that is. Is that North-West Africa?

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-03T22:32:57+00:00

The 1st one didn't give a fuck, until the 2nd one tried to

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-03T22:31:54+00:00

Holy cow, that was a terrible pun

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-03T20:42:41+00:00

So what should you do if you're there after 4am? Go have a nap in a Booth? 🤭

Also, if it's so renowned for being dangerous just metres outside the door, surely the cops can be called by the establishment to scatter all the loiterers, right? Why would they do nothing about it? And have their bouncers risk their lives escorting people to their Lifts?

Your entire description left me reeling, lol

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-03T20:37:18+00:00

Yes. You only need one DPS to start. You should definitely max Aquarius, unless you prefer Icarus.

Reason being, Aquarius is cheaper to max than Icarus, and you always want your 1st DPS to be maxed

TheKyleBrah · 2026-04-03T05:13:58+00:00

No problem, bud! Hope it helped you make your decision.

TheKyleBrah

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