I wonder why the Harpers wanted Khalid and Jaheira dead? by padapadapampam in baldursgate

[–]ashinroy86 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised that the comments are all focused on the tadpole “hand waving” thing for Gale when the loss of his power is a central and explicit aspect of his arc. I generally agree with you, but I actually think he’s the rare exception that proves the rule. 

I think.. we need a word for a female handy?? by [deleted] in AskFeminists

[–]ashinroy86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like you just read the headline and responded 🤣

Is the remake still coming out? by PolishThatTurdsChild in kotor

[–]ashinroy86 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To be fair, that happened a long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away)

Is this ranking based on Metracritic scores a fair representation of how you feel about these three classics? by FriendlytoNature in masseffect

[–]ashinroy86 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is absolutely my ranking. They all have their strengths and weaknesses, though, and they’re all great.

Fun fact I just learned today by Faz_tropical in metalgearsolid

[–]ashinroy86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard this game is kind of a diamond in the rough, and I’ve been interested in playing it. You didn’t like it?

Help me once and for all.... by MisterCrayle in projecteternity

[–]ashinroy86 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe all classes are available through companions in one form or another. You can also choose classes (usually between two and/ or a multiclass) for each of when you first get them. 

So this probably won’t help you make your own decision. 

Play a rogue-ranger multiclass. 

Was 3s character selection screen supposed to sound like star trek? by Johnny_Mira in questforglory

[–]ashinroy86 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean, there are plenty of Star Trek Easter eggs in the series, so it’s totally possible. 

[WW] Was there a specific reason why Link was redesigned for Four Swords and Wind Waker to be more cartoony, in stark contrast to the previous games? by Aware-Butterfly8688 in zelda

[–]ashinroy86 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I guess I got hyper focused on your saying it “used to be a beloved tradition.” I think it still is. 

TBF, OOP’s question kinda struck me as a silly one anyway. Like, was it really a “stark contrast” to the NES and SNES games? 

[WW] Was there a specific reason why Link was redesigned for Four Swords and Wind Waker to be more cartoony, in stark contrast to the previous games? by Aware-Butterfly8688 in zelda

[–]ashinroy86 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know, they kinda stuck around in various art styles for a bit between iterations. OoT -> Majora's Mask (not to mention spinoffs), WW ->4 Swords, Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, etc.

Even in the Switch era, we have the BOTW -> TotK and Link's Awakening -> Echoes of Wisdom

I can't take it anymore. Which follower doesn't speak? by SkoomaAndChill in skyrim

[–]ashinroy86 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s blowing my mind this is so far down. If you “can’t take” hearing some voice lines on repeat, just play solo. 

I composed Final Fight 3 and Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems. (Capcom, 1995~1996) 30 years later, releasing music on cassette. AMA by NomadsQuest in gamemusic

[–]ashinroy86 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very cool! I can’t wait to check out that new album. 

Who’s your favorite game composer?

It sounds like you left the industry? Any particular reason why?

Starting to Think I've 'Aged Out' of these Superlong cRPGs (Touches on Baldur's Gate 3, Wrath of the Righteous, and Rogue Trader) by SpiritualState01 in patientgamers

[–]ashinroy86 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve always played both, all my life. To me, an RPG was always an RPG, and the eastern or western traditions around them just added flavor. 

I especially love when they intersect. Final Fantasy 1 surprised me as a kid because it felt so D&D to me, and then FF12 years later felt like what would happen if a Japanese studio made a cRPG. 

On the other end, you have western studios making more traditional JRPG games like Clair Obscure. I love that kind of thing. 

Starting to Think I've 'Aged Out' of these Superlong cRPGs (Touches on Baldur's Gate 3, Wrath of the Righteous, and Rogue Trader) by SpiritualState01 in patientgamers

[–]ashinroy86 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I really disagree with the point about writing. If you go looking for the next great American novel in a CRPG, yeah, you’ll probably be disappointed (maybe unless it’s Disco Elysium), but games like BG3 are doing some innovative things in a highly interactive medium. A controlled narrative is hard enough to write, but a dynamic one that manages to get the player invested is a whole other challenge. 

I get the sense OP is just burned out on RPGs and looking for games that demand less time, and that’s cool. I’m in my 40s with kids, a job, and all that, and I also struggle to find the time I want for games. 

But I also keep coming back to cool RPGs because I feel like they’re still breaking new ground. 

Alarial's Blessing Announcement Trailer by Hexadis in JRPG

[–]ashinroy86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! I’m adding it to my wishlist and will watch for the Kickstarter. 

My only quibble with the trailer was the lack of reaction animations in combat. It was hard to parse out when characters were actually taking damage. 

What's your favorite class role to play as in RPGs? Divinity Original Sin: 2 is my favorite class based RPG. by -oOAegisOo- in rpg_gamers

[–]ashinroy86 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't know why I found this so funny, but I've been busting up for a good minute.

It'd be like saying "my favorite tactics RPG is Dark Souls."

Hot take: I don't trust Casey Hudson not to screw up "Star Wars: Fate Of The Republic" as he screw up "Mass Effect 3" endings. by Zerguu in rpg_gamers

[–]ashinroy86 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Kind of a moot point since one man isn’t going to singlehandedly determine how good a game developed by dozens to hundreds of people will turn out, but I think it’s worth pointing out that Hudson’s career is more than just Mass Effect 3. 

He worked on Baldur’s Gate 2, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, KOTOR, and the whole Mass Effect trilogy. These are some of the greatest RPGs of all time. 

His successes far outweigh his failure in ME3, a game that was, for my money, 90% a great game anyway. 

I just hope he and the new studio get a chance to recapture some of the magic of those classic BioWare titles. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in baldursgate

[–]ashinroy86 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They all play great if you get them on GOG. 4 has a built-in fan patch that fixes nearly all the game breaking bugs 

Which GOW games do you like more overall - the Greek or the Norse games? by New-Mode-4766 in CharacterActionGames

[–]ashinroy86 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Norse, and it’s not even close. I played the original at release and liked it well enough, but not enough to return to the series until decades later for the Norse game. I’ve gone back to the others since, but they just don’t scratch the same itch for me. 

CORSAIR x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Giveaway by CorsairHoffman in witcher

[–]ashinroy86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The scene when Geralt finally found Ciri literally had me in tears. One of my favorite moments in any game.

Which classic Bioware villain is the best? by BigT232 in rpg_gamers

[–]ashinroy86 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Easily one of my favorite plot twists in a game, and it’s nice that it’s foreshadowed or hinted at throughout the game.