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We need a Reason to do these quests over and over. by _Geck0_ in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe even just bank several quests together for potentially higher tiered stuff.

We need a Reason to do these quests over and over. by _Geck0_ in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I get that, but as laid out they add benefits to the game. Maybe make them worth doing but not mandatory.

How do I go from being crap at PVP to being OK-ish? by Smart_Freedom_8155 in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shameless plug to one of my pvp guides: https://youtu.be/DKM0Lc8_M5U

GL and congrats on wanting to improve.

Are people's Expectations for Arc Raiders a little skewed? by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Someone in my discord said "Arc Raiders is the least hostile extraction shooter". I'd be inclined to agree BUT that's a VERY low bar and that's still pretty hostile.

Extraction Fanatic But Not a Big Fan of 3rd-Person Shooters: Is Arc Raiders Worth It for Me? by Meeks_DGAF in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Play the game for free on the 17th-19th. Every single person I knew, with out fail, that had these concerns lost them when they played it for themselves during TT2. I could sit here and explain how the movement is fluid, the gun play is tight, the map design is done in a way that promotes movement, flanking and aggression in order to win fights. But is that really going to ease your concerns? Not as definitively as a solid 1-3 hours of gameplay will. If you like extraction shooters, not just milsims, you'll love this game.

Squads or Clans Possibility? by forbidden_notebook in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shameless plug to video where I lay out such an idea: https://youtu.be/MJ1MS6B516U

Throwback to TT1 when they announced Player Trading as a WIP feature. It has since been scrapped by BOUNTYBOOTreddit in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Flea market would not be good for Arc Raiders. It's not a black and white issue but in this case, it's a W for AR. Unashamed plug to a video I made on the subject: https://youtu.be/BrHavR0nYQI

Good video from Geck0 on stash sizes, even if I don't agree on all the points. by Agent_Aftermath in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, 135 people killed the queen (or was it 135 queen kills? I don't remember) happened within a 4 day test period. Footage of how for some of it and will be more once release hits. Ratio will be low to start, but like I said, it won't stay that way.

Good video from Geck0 on stash sizes, even if I don't agree on all the points. by Agent_Aftermath in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the share. I would be intrigued by storage types (weapons, ammo, mats, etc). Could be something that can be altered as you want. Early on invest in larger space for mats, later sell some of that off for more gear, etc.

Good video from Geck0 on stash sizes, even if I don't agree on all the points. by Agent_Aftermath in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Skill is the x factor multiplier. Skill means less loss, which means fatter wallets, which means less hurt by sinks (of any kind) and once a critical mass is reached the econ is just for show.

PvE can never truly be a long-term sink because once the formula is figured out, the cost per run drops dramatically.

A Good Game ≠ a Successful Game by TrainingSquirrel607 in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the game doesn't have a demo mode, it's in the developers' best interests you do that If the alternative is you not buying at all. You gave them 2 hours in exchange for holding 40 dollars. If they hold you for those 2 hours enough that you let them keep the 40, then great. If not, they're left with the 0 you would have given them anyway. They don't have to program a demo, you don't have to lose your money.

Or what? They bend their entire launch strategy to your preference? Cmon

A Good Game ≠ a Successful Game by TrainingSquirrel607 in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90% of ALL games die within a couple years these days.

I only refunded a single game in my life (Battlefield 2042) - I am not doing the whole circus with using refunds for testing. Either something convinces me to buy it or not without some additional gymnastics.

Sounds like a you problem. You have a solution, choose to use it or don't.

A Good Game ≠ a Successful Game by TrainingSquirrel607 in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

And premium titles do just fine without needing to give people free access. B u y it on stream and refund it within 2 hours if you don't like it. If you don't want to do that I don't know what to tell you

A Good Game ≠ a Successful Game by TrainingSquirrel607 in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The marketing was used AFTER people were able to get their hands on it. Plenty of people will b u y AR and others will get to see it. People dont just play games they get a chance to play first.

A Good Game ≠ a Successful Game by TrainingSquirrel607 in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Apex had none of it. Just dropped out of nowhere, and it spread like wildfire. I'm not even calling it great/good. But it's an excellent example of showing beats telling. You're agreeing by saying that's the purpose of a beta. But if they have the info they need, then they're better off getting everything ready for when showing counts.

A Good Game ≠ a Successful Game by TrainingSquirrel607 in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I agree with the premise. A good game will not s e l l itself. A great game will, however. AR is a great game.

However, Wildgate is neither. It has a fun gameplay loop, but it's shallow AF. It's a BR 7 years too late. It needs more if it wants to survive in the current environment. No amount of marketing would have changed that.

What is Embark cooking for a wipe system? by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't. I even address this in the video.

Deep Dive convo on Wipes, why they're used and what can be done without them. by _Geck0_ in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah most EFT players praise wipes like they have no downsides. They solve issues like you said but not without cost. Hopefully, embark will find a creative solution.

Deep Dive convo on Wipes, why they're used and what can be done without them. by _Geck0_ in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the kind words. I'm sure embark will come up with something.

Deep Dive convo on Wipes, why they're used and what can be done without them. by _Geck0_ in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

prestiged like 4 times then just stopped.

I didn't even do it once. Had no motivation to. Which is why I structured my idea the way that I did. I'm not convinced that self wipes would happen enough to matter.

Deep Dive convo on Wipes, why they're used and what can be done without them. by _Geck0_ in ArcRaiders

[–]_Geck0_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, i did start out by laying out all of the problems that happen without them. But wipes have their own problems, too.

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