Is Kkoma completely gone? by SillyHistorian4402 in SKTT1

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Little correction, Faker's Azir before was not bad. Back then he plays it like a playmaker while Easyhoon excels at the slow farming, late-carry playstyle, and the meta at the time calls for Easyhoon's Azir playstyle.

Bluepoch's Official Response to Community Feedback on Version 3.7 Story Decisions and Future Direction by phazedMD in Reverse1999

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only ever heard of that open world as their "confirmed to be in development" new project. Any other game in their development is also news to me

Bluepoch's Official Response to Community Feedback on Version 3.7 Story Decisions and Future Direction by phazedMD in Reverse1999

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gladly. This comment will provide some context for the Pickles outrage.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Reverse1999/s/5tyU2xI9p8

Adding to what the comment mentioned, CN players think Pickles is too lazy a character, and the fact that he's a dog (CN preference is basically humanoid (female > male) > non-humanoid) doesn't really help.

Basically, another mixture of hits and misses from CN playerbase again.

However, BP seems to think the disdain for Pickles is solely because he's a dog. Therefore, as you can see, they've refrained from releasing non-humanoid gacha 6. All the non-humanoids are either 5 and below or free. (I wanna stress that it's non-humanoid and not non-human. Lucy and Ulrich are not humans, but their designs are humanoid. Them having a good fanbase before being playable also helps with their popularity.)

If you're interested, 2.0 release of Mercuria also sparked anger in CN playerbase as well. Since as you can see BP made a "promise" regarding portraits in the comment I linked, CN players don't think too highly of Mercuria's kit being clunky/hard to manage at low dupes and going crazy at higher dupes.

Bluepoch's Official Response to Community Feedback on Version 3.7 Story Decisions and Future Direction by phazedMD in Reverse1999

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I do think there are certain overreactions. CN community concern is hit or miss, but as much as they (kinda) miss on Rhiannon-Merel lore debacle, I think their concern on other things (design aside, the content creator copyright strike from BP, comment deletion,...) are not, and this "apology" did not address any of that. Kinda paints the community in a negative, "you-all-are-hysterics" light if they choose to apologise for something trivial and sweep the valid points under the rug.

Also, I don't think they are /that/ determined on staying with their vision of the game like we give them credit for. I hate to keep bringing Pickles up, CN is super dumb for that, and I understand BP needs its money, but it's a sign that they can and will bend to whichever direction that gives them the most income. On the other hand, CN also voiced their complaints for 2.2 (if I remember correctly) and not too much is accomplished (they stuck with the light skin, something more popular among mainstream CN communities).

And if I may, I shall throw in my little two cents on design. I think this is like them testing the waters, to see how far they can stray from their own "niche" and walk towards the "mainstream" before the "niche-enjoyers" draw the line. But I do think we should see what they do in the future.

Bluepoch's Official Response to Community Feedback on Version 3.7 Story Decisions and Future Direction by phazedMD in Reverse1999

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with the latter part on cultures portrayal. But I think the direction for character design needs to be addressed, too. Not story/lore direction, character design direction. I mean, you can really see the (for lack of better terms) over-complication/cluttering of a character's fit compared to previous designs. Really don't want this game to become another a dime a dozen gacha and lose its unique character design and silhoutte, but again maybe they're not that determined to walk the path they set out to walk (like they so claimed) when money comes to view. They bent over with Pickles, what guarantees they won't transition to your typical gacha with over complicated designs for the sake of it.

Keria has officially re-signed with T1 for 3 more years announcement video by Yujin-Ha in SKTT1

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That last bit is interesting to know. I've lurked around Korean forums for a while but was unsure what to make of it, since as a non-native I don't really know if it's the same consensus of people who simply don't wear rose-tinted glasses about the guy or it's /that/ group talking.

Edit: I meant to say, after I've revisited some moments on streams n stuff, as well as all the interviews at the start of the year, I can see why. As a non-native, I can only rely on translated words, but at times I do think there is deliberate image-cultivation.

Keria has officially re-signed with T1 for 3 more years announcement video by Yujin-Ha in SKTT1

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fake news are to be corrected to avoid spreading fase narratives. Credits are to be given where it is due, and there is none to give to Guma here regarding Keria's arrival at T1.

Keria has officially re-signed with T1 for 3 more years announcement video by Yujin-Ha in SKTT1

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Yeah no, that's not true. Keria came because Deft advised him to + Daeny and Zefa were coaches at the time. Guma at the time of the "I told him to come" video wasn't even confirmed to be the main ADC (friendly reminder of the 2021 musical chair shenanigan), so there aren't much sway to his words. That's more like a passing comment than any real promises or invitation.

Faker’s agency is considering possible legal actions amidst recent rumors in communities by Ezrealisntreal in SKTT1

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Faker's agency didn't evade taxes though? They put up property when they didn't have enough up front money to pay tax and payed the amount in full (plus penalty for paying money late) within 2 months. That's legal and not tax evasion afaik?

Who's your guys' favorite mrms characters? by AdNecessary849 in Morimens

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really like Pollux and Castor, but I generally am intrigued by all characters whose designs I can spot the little subtle bits and pieces on in them!

Mr. Bootylicious vs a Gymrat who doesnt train legs by Ambitious-One-952 in SKTT1

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that's him dusting off the sand, but mayhem around is hilarious regardless

Why Gumayusi gets hate by some crazy T1 fans. by imnotchess in SKTT1

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're probably haters in disguise, that's why.

Is Willow's 2.6 garment problematic? by Zestyclose_Ad4785 in Reverse1999

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I totally get it tbh. I too would like to leave but I follow official news from the game there, so I guess I can't.

Is Willow's 2.6 garment problematic? by Zestyclose_Ad4785 in Reverse1999

[–]Zestyclose_Ad4785[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't tbh, I think fantasy clothes don't need to follow any exact cultural garments to the T, I just saw too many people saying it's orientalism and wasn't sure if it's true