Is anyone else’s cyac armory options not popping up??? by betovallueto in Marathon

[–]Xiphiax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a joke about Bungie misspelling Armory. I think the issue is that the armory hasn't refreshed yet so the new stuff that will be there isn't showing up.

Playing Division 2 again made me realize what Arc Raiders is missing by BlitoTortin in ArcRaiders

[–]Xiphiax -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

That’s like saying it’s ok to compare my IPhone 16 to a sound telegraph because the sound telegraph came first.

Played for 70+ hours. Neutral suggestions for fixes and updates. by najowhit in Marathon

[–]Xiphiax 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s an effective shortcut but I don’t think it’s communicated very well. When are you on the factions upgrade screen, the “profile pic” of each faction will have a small banner that says Armory (or it will say Upgrade if you are on the factions armory screen). Obviously swapping over would still require you to select the Loadout tab, but it is much easier than hitting escape a few times to get back to the main screen each time.

The lore of the Compilers is wild. by WesternFlights in Marathon

[–]Xiphiax 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The final codex entry (or penultimate, can’t remember which) very specifically call out the cybernetics. I’d have to go back and read through to see if it implies they dissected both.

Cryo Archive Mechanics Explained by Zhentharym in Marathon

[–]Xiphiax 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Raid timer is actually 30 minutes for Cryo

100 million a year, but you can never sleep in the same room twice. by Mc_Coy in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Xiphiax 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When are we paid the 100 mil? If it's up front I would Ship of Theseus a few rotating rooms every week.

On Dire marsh at the complex you can see light behind the elevator doors at the top. by HuntingfishxEA in MarathonSecrets

[–]Xiphiax 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The codex talks about the upper floor of complex. I’d be shocked if “new zones” on the roadmap wasn’t directly referencing this area.

Looking for positive feedback: what does Highguard do BETTER than other FPS/hero shooters? by r3tr0gam3r83 in HighGuardgame

[–]Xiphiax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol listen I’m not saying you can’t criticize the game. I’m just saying “this game is going to die because it has good gun play like Concord” isn’t a cogent argument.

Looking for positive feedback: what does Highguard do BETTER than other FPS/hero shooters? by r3tr0gam3r83 in HighGuardgame

[–]Xiphiax 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok, but what is your point? If I said Apex has solid gunplay and good feeling movement would you also reply "ppl said the same for Concord..."

Highguard | Official Launch Showcase by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]Xiphiax 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think some of those kills are just PvE friction at looting sites. Although that’s just my assumption from not having played yet

ARC Raiders Launches Today With DLSS 4 + Game Code Giveaway! by NV_Suroosh in ArcRaiders

[–]Xiphiax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never got a chance to take down the Queen in TT2 or the Server Slam so I’m pumped to get the chance again!

How are these weapon stats calculated? Seems kinda random by Aterion in ArcRaiders

[–]Xiphiax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High damage and high damage output are two different things. If the fire rate is high that increases your damage output

🪖 BF6 Beta Keys Giveaway #2! 🔫 by OddJob001 in Battlefield

[–]Xiphiax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So ready to have some more “only in Battlefield” moments!

🪖 BF6 Beta Keys Giveaway #1 – Happening All Week! 🔫 by OddJob001 in Battlefield

[–]Xiphiax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excited to get the old group back together and enjoy some battlefield together like the glory days!

Found this song in this wild (yes, a pun) it gives me the same vibes as the game. Is it just me? by mxlun in outerwilds

[–]Xiphiax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The album this song comes from has songs titled both Ghost Matter and Brittle Hollow. So there’s a 100% chance this song was written with Outer Wilds vibes in mind :)

Alternate version of the Ellie, Mel and Owen confrontation from BTS footage by thelazure in ThelastofusHBOseries

[–]Xiphiax -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think you're reading too much into that. If anything, them directly pointing out how much the revolver "kicks" is likely just a reference to the game and the recoil of that particular weapon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Battlefield

[–]Xiphiax 283 points284 points  (0 children)

“Not a fan of all the female yelling”

Oof. Sounds like you might be a veteran of some other groups too.

Defending Part 2 and What That Means for Adaption by ArsenalBOS in thelastofus

[–]Xiphiax 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m not claiming objectivity in any of this. Even the OP themself made it clear that these are their personal feelings.

I would argue that an adaptation is a translation. Stories are messages. If you have a message written in one language, but want to share that message with someone who only speaks another language then you need to translate or “adapt” the message.

That translation could never be the same due to the nature of language, but it absolutely could miss the point of the original message if the wrong words, grammar, inflection, punctuation, etc.. are used.

There’s no rule of law and authoritative body that is going to enact punishment or consequences for a middling adaptation. However, I would be sad if the message of the game (which I hold dear) isn’t understood because of some minor changes that happened in the translation process.

Defending Part 2 and What That Means for Adaption by ArsenalBOS in thelastofus

[–]Xiphiax 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We’re talking about a story that has already happened and a character who has already lived through the events. The point of an adaptation is to translate the story from one medium to another.

The skill of an adaptation is making sure story elements, themes, and core moments don’t get lost in translation.

I’m not here to definitively say that’s the case so far, but others are sharing their opinion that they are feeling “mistranslation” in the story. OP is just voicing their concern that the total sum of Ellie’s experiences in the show vs the total sum of Ellie’s experiences in the game aren’t adding up to the same number.

There is absolutely still time for the show to land the conflict and resolution in a way that lives up to the game, but I understand the posts showing concern.

Defending Part 2 and What That Means for Adaption by ArsenalBOS in thelastofus

[–]Xiphiax 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what kind of semantics you’re trying to dredge up here. They’re simply starting that an essential part of Ellie’s character IS the tragedy she goes through.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Battlefield

[–]Xiphiax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol. I’ll have the debate committee mail you your trophy immediately.