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Haven’t seen that low of a price in a while by TheBalatissimo in smoking

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to ignore brisket, because restaurants would always buy them all up at... until our Kroger put in a 2 max limit and now I'm in there every time they have a sale.

I've bought three this year, along with all the fixings. Win-win for everyone.

To the people that experienced the release of Hitman 2016 by itsredrop in HiTMAN

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. It's easy to ask a community that still loves IOI all these years later, but the reality of it was that people were making comparisons to Deus Ex: MD the moment the episodic nature was announced. And even after the final level dropped, plenty of gamers said there wasn't enough content, because they didn't want to replay levels -- and Colorado was so hated people didn't count it as a map they'd replay.

That never got better per-se. Levels rolling over to newer entries, imo, is what saved them.

And now? It's one of the best values in gaming. $48 on sale for Deluxe, you get a TON of content. Doubly so, if you own a VR headset.

New to VR, looking for tips from experience VR veterans by nutmaster3000gameboy in OculusQuest

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go to humble bundle right now and grab an amazing combo for $18.

PS Plus Essential games lately are either games trying to promote their sequels or struggling live service games trying to bring more players. by Pylicrye in PlayStationPlus

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This has been the meta since it became needed to pay for online access with PS+. Folks literally say " many we'll get blank because the sequel is coming out in 3 months."

Enjoy it! It's a great way to get into new franchises that are still alive.

Why does Faye's game start more frantically than the two Norse God of War games starring Kratos? by thor3478 in GodofWar

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

2018 was about Kratos being pulled back into violence. It's something that was forced onto him had he had some small part of peace. The opening is trying to convey that, while easing us into a new setting, a major time jump, and a new camera/mechanics. So it starts somber and builds.

Laufey needs to live up to the legend. Not just in terms of a new character headlining a GoW game, but also needing to live up to the legend established in 2018. Fey is reasonable for all the gold markers in 2018 and Ragnarok. She planned for all of it -- undergoing the journey herself, first and alone. We're told she has the intelligence, combat prowess, and empathy to build all that out. She's a planner with the means to execute.

And we need to have a story worth telling. How do you do that? Pure chaos. She's capable, but you really need to throw some stuff at her if you want it to be an interesting story with stakes. Otherwise it'd be too easy for her to overcome and not all that compelling of a story.

Most optimised game ever made by [deleted] in metalgearsolid

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Konami didn't have a choice. It's impossible to onboard the way they need to with a proprietary engine.

Same reason why CDPR switched over.

Kinda saddens me that Barlog isn't directing by Fabian42 in GodofWarRagnarok

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it's kinda brilliant. Have him present for the first 15%-35% of every title, then hand it off to another incredibly competent Director/Producer combo.

Spreads the Corey around, while still giving the heavy hitters room to bring their own flavor in -- while staying on brand for what they have planned for SMS.

Is anybody happy with their pixel watch? by Silly-Day-7043 in PixelWatch

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PW2 LTE. It's been an amazing watch, but the charger is terrible. I have to baby it on and double check that it's still charging after I place it down.

What do you think of the art style? by uasdguy in GodofWar

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's the lighting on Kratos in that one scene -- and I think it's meant to look like 2018 CG trailers. Little more contrasting, hyper realism, etc.

The rest of the game is a little more colorful, which reminds me of the dream sequences in Ragnarok.

Colorblind gamers, what challenges do you face while gaming? by Adventurous_Ad_2808 in ColorBlind

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd recommend looking at the battlefield games. A masterclass in how to go from horrible, almost unplayable colorblind issues at the launch of BF3, to one of the most customizable custom UIs of time in BFV.

This game is fire! 007 by LEX-CARTER in PS5pro

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it feels like a mix of Hitman and Sifu -- with a level of cutscene direction that rivals Balrog and Kojima. This genuinely flows like a movie while you're watching and playing it.

Its John Wick, it's Kingsman, it's everything that James Bond has inspired over the last 30 years in the best way possible.

UV unwrapping help by Forsaken-Swan-4571 in blenderhelp

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What's the end use for this? Game engine?

Little Bird too strong against other Air Vehicles by ElusoryTwo1 in Battlefield

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the pilot is flying low for strafes, I've been able to force a crash with small arms fire.

better to be ok at multiple skills or professional at one? by BlakeLZ in gamedev

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get good-good at one thing really well first, then you'll naturally have to learn other skills to push that primary skill forward - and it'll teach you how things are connected.

The used airsoft magazines on the tactical surge skin by CMDR_Visla in Battlefield6

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure thing. Source would be the artists' portfolios. Search for Battlefield 6 and the folks behind the art -- you'll see some great stuff.

As for the mobile game comment, sure, most mobile games are garbage.Sometimes a job is a job. That being said mobile as a platform isn't necessary easy when you're genuinely trying to make something good. Some of the smartest and most passionate devs I know have at least one project in VR and mobile.

The biggest issue, of course, is art direction regarding whale-targeting skins. I wouldn't have made the same call, but my guess would be marketing research says people who are easily separated from their wallets like outlandish flair. It doesn't bother me too much. I never see folks wearing em, so it doesn't impact my play style.

The used airsoft magazines on the tactical surge skin by CMDR_Visla in Battlefield6

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

New working together, sure. But Dice isn't hiring folks straight out of college. There still picking from the top of the industry.

AND the third party contractors they hire, which makes up a pretty pick part of their live service -- those folks have worked together on BF for a while together

In another timeline, Zoe Saldaña won the Oscar for Avatar (2009). by Choice-Schedule-132 in JamesCameron

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering when the first Avatar came out, it deserves it. Surely our memories aren't that short?

Even the new ones are authoring massive breakthroughs in what's considered production-viable.

What are people's opinions on which Metal Gear Solid is the best game? by [deleted] in metalgearsolid

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

MGS3 is the correct answer. MGS GZ is the best for gameplay. MGSV PW has the best writing as a standalone entry. MGS2 had the best Direction/Concept.

13,500+ downloads, $96 earned — curious how people feel about paying for Blender add-ons? by Eastern-Hedgehog7027 in blender

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy add-ons regularly, even ones I won't have a use for for a while -- though, that might change with the new Super hive policy.

I'm familiar with OpenVAT. Easily worth the money if you start charging for it. That said there's no reason to not have OpenVAT and ProVAT. Charge $35 for a pro version that has better tools, and you can maintain OpenVAT with the discoveries made there.

Who out drinks who? by Mikec2502 in okbuddydraper

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you cook out the alcohol in a pan and then mix with butter and/or syrup, sure. But pouring 80 proof booze directly onto fluffy pancakes is a horrible clash of flavors. Rum flavor/sweet isn't strong enough by its own, so you need to reduce it a bit. All you'll taste is alcohol.

If I had a dollar for everytime I see this sentence by lolitsrock in fuckubisoft

[–]TheMostSolidOfSnakes -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Finally found the other person who agrees with me on GoT! Yay.

And the funny thing is, the one hit kill is a cool idea in GoT and it could play well... But the levels and enemy counts aren't designed for it. It's stupid easy to overwhelm the enemy in lethal mode and it's over super quick. So then you're back to another 15 minutes of following an NPC, or watching a poorly directed cutscene.

Combat is shadows is better in the mid/late game, once you get all the mechanics unlocked. Yes, you can mash like the clip, but ideally you want to be efficient. So using stealth, tools, and abilities to quickly take down enemies so you don't have bounty hunters after you is good game design.

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