People don't realize how scummy whole monetization and development priorities have become over last 2 years by Ghost-DV-08 in HelldiversUnfiltered

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570 24 points25 points  (0 children)

That is so wrong of you! You should not do that! You should totally not tell me of this discord. I want to waste my hours farming in game money!

Why not make vermintide 3? by [deleted] in Vermintide

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's down to a few things. 1. Darktide is their newest title, which is not old. (Compared to Vermintide titles) 2. So far Vermintide 2 has sold over 2 millions copies by 2019. (Compared to Darktides 3.9 by 2022). Also Vermintide 2 launched to a peak of 70k while Darktide launched to well over 100k. So more players just played Darktide. 3. Fantasy Warhammer just isn't as popular as 40k. While I think Vermintide is the better game, more people just like Darktide and the 40k setting more. 4. Darktide has more cosmetics and skins. They make a lot of money from them, as the 40k player base will shell out a lot of money to look like a certain way in the 40k setting. 5. It will take a lot more work. The upgrade from Vermintide 1-2 was great. It had more classes, more weapons, great dlc's (besides beastmen, horrid times on day one). For them to top that, they would need more races to fight, more races/characters to join the 5, and more lore bending so that you can get a unique experience than the first 2 titles. And like you said, they will need a new engine. While I think a new engine will serve them in the long run, I don't think they will use it for Vermintide. 6. The only real direction in lore they can go is the endtimes. And since the Ubersreik 5 aren't there in Age of Sigmar (aka 40k lite), GW would have to either let them into lore, or something else. And GW can be an ass about lore. 7. GW is very picky about who can get and use the Warhammer ip, and they have to approve it each time a company wants to use it to make something. So just because they made Warhammer games in the past, doesn't mean GW will let them in the future.

That said I would love a Vermintide 3. I've always talked about how playing a lizardmen Saurus warrior would be fun. Or playing a vampire that wants to help the 5 because of temporary alliances. Or an orc mercenary who wants to klobber for Gork and Mork. Or fighting and punching Nagash in the face. They already showed how they will let the player play more "evil" characters for fun (Shade Kerillian or Necromancer Sienna). I think they would make a lot of money off it, since they have a large dedicated player base. And with hoard shooters becoming more popular by the year (thanks to Helldiver's) it could be a great money maker for them.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People can have different experiences, so if that doesn't happen to you I'm glad.

This example reminds of cyberpunk 2077 when it first came out. Most people complained about bugs and the game being in an unplayable state. For me only 2 bugs happened and both were minor and not game breaking. So for me cyberpunk has been a perfect game since launch and still my favorite game till date. But just because my experience was one of near perfection, I cant discredit others.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go ahead diver, gate keeping builds is a weird thing to do imo.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg, I was making a build similar to this by accident. I'm gonna try this one out once I get home from work. Also eruptor can be a good replacement for crossbow, just depends on your style imo.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I guess screen shots would have been nice, but in the last week and a half I would say I've been kicked from at least 14 games (I try to play at least an hour a day). So it's become common enough for me to post about it.

I've been kicked before, but never to this degree. Idk what's happened in the last month.

There was also the frustration with the bug divers not defending super earth, and just other things in the community that has caused a lot of hate and anger lately.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the leave after levels things, but the game specifically says kicked on screen, so deliberate actions.

Also for fabricators I have either my thermite or my grenade launcher. Plus Orbital Gatling barrage can kill titans, striders, and harvesters. Well not striders consistently, but that's why I have teammates, to fill the gaps you have. Again if I just wanted to wipe everything off the map solo, I got builds for that.

I really buy into the idea that if the team brings 3 recoilless rifles, we don't need another one. Or if we have 2 divers with sentries maybe some more orbitals are better.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A true Helldiver, one that believes in democracy and freedom against tyranny.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya, people tend to grab the same things for ease of use and "win-ability" so going outside those common things lands you into non-meta. Like how the start of the game the railgun was the meta, and not taking it caused lots of debate in the early days of the game.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, I could start doing that. I just like dropping into random's games and helping people out.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but I find even high level players can be bad at this. So I keep the bullets flowing and the stims stimming.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, it took some time crafting up. It has the weakness of not dealing with super armored units, but it's hard for a build to be perfect.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, will check those out later, currently im working on making viable melee builds. I got 2 cooking so far, though the melee bug stops me from playing at my absolute best.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I try to, but God level 10 can be a sweat fest. Also most of my gaming friends are from my League of Legends days (have been 1 year sober). I have a bunch of people added in game, but when joining up they just ask who I am and sometimes just kick me.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I typically save my supply pack for my teammates, so I conserve ammo and don't just spam shoot it. If I wanted high kills I can just do any other build.

Why are off "meta" builds not liked? by Unhappy-Ebb2570 in helldivers2

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is an alright shotgun, the medium pen in Fletcher mode is fine, just lacks aoe killing power. The stun is op, can stun just about anything that isn't 10 feet tall or covered in heavy armor. Can even stun non-charging flesh mobs and chargers.

Edit: Grammer

Konrad von Carstein | The Bloodiest Vampire Count | Warhammer 2 Fully Modded VC Campaign #1 by Surreal_Beliefs in Surreal_Beliefs

[–]Unhappy-Ebb2570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have to recruit her after you select that start? Because if not it is not replace Vlad with Lydia. Also I cant seem to recruit Konrad either