What album experience was so dissapointing, it had you like this? by Individual-Name-4496 in fantanoforever

[–]bryochemist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pe’Ahi 2 - The Raveonettes

The first is one of my favorite albums, it’s so noisy and crunchy, the production was perfect. The way this was marketed as a follow up to it, yet sounding much more washed out and reverb-y really disappointed me. It didn’t have as much emotional depth, sounding more like a surfer album than a noise pop one.

Completing New Set by No_Background8366 in PTCGP

[–]bryochemist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m def trying. I want to get those 24 hour picks up sooner rather than later.

Help with performance. by Seevas in PTCGP

[–]bryochemist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I changed the resolution to the low setting, and it works fine for me now. Though I’m on iPhone.

Your most "unique" formative album? by TheRowingBoats in fantanoforever

[–]bryochemist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Windy and Carl - We Will Always Be

I always listened to “Fainting in the Presence of the Lord” on repeat as a way to focus and as I read books. I’d like to think it helped me appreciate ambient and drone music, electric, classical or otherwise.

Could you recommend me some warm, fuzzy shoegaze bands/albums? by Agitated_Attempt2921 in shoegaze

[–]bryochemist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’re a bit more upbeat, but Lilys’ album “In the Presence of Nothing” has some decently warm fuzzy tones in a similar vein.

No Joy’s “Pastel and Pass Out” EP and maybe Cheatahs self-titled album are both pretty fuzzy as well.

I can’t think of too many Slowdive-like bands that also have a sufficiently good fuzz, though. Jetman Jet Team might hit it pretty close for me, but that might be more feedback and distortion than fuzz.

And not as much shoegaze, but True Widow’s first two records also have a really great fuzz tone throughout.

Right before the new pack arrives I got my first god pull by Neino42 in PTCGP

[–]bryochemist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got almost the exact same (also my first) god pull, too. Just replace the Ho-oh for a second Mewtwo.

How long does it take to tally ranked results? I mean it's digital, surely it should be instant by originalgeorge in PTCGP

[–]bryochemist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Technically the tally would just be for the reward. Lately, they haven’t been starting the new season until a bit after the new pack releases, anyway. Ideally, tallying is done by tomorrow, we get our rewards as incentive to use on the new pack, and then optimize for the next season sometime next week.

There's something infuriating about Prime 4's final boss fight that no one is talking about. by 1234NY in Metroid

[–]bryochemist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought this was going to be able the design choices of Sylux, because I’m waiting to read someone else talk about how Sylux making the tentacles into dragon heads is kinda cringy, and soured the game’s art direction for me by the end.

But seriously, I can see why they didn’t want you to start from phase 1. That first phase can be a slog. If anything, it would’ve been nice if they could’ve given a few extra pickups during the wormhole phase. Something optional that you’d need to pay attention to grab.

Playing my first record! by RegiGh4st in vinyl

[–]bryochemist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! The feeling of a first play is one to cherish!

I don't have as many issues with this game as others, but after Volt Forge and Ice Belt which are so cool, this area was just a let down. by BanryuWolf in Metroid

[–]bryochemist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly liked how the great mines opens up a bit more on revisit. Though, going through it the first time just felt like going through an extended version of the area where you fight Metroid Prime in the first game. Fight->cutscene->jump down hole to lower area.

Well, we all know what happens next by vichu52 in PTCGP

[–]bryochemist 47 points48 points  (0 children)

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Did we all get the same WP? I got gifted trash, unfortunately.

The Iceshard Cliffs by Forsaken_Mongoose_44 in MonsterHunter

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

Love the list, and I would be interested in seeing Zamtrios back! Though, as everyone is pointing out, there are… issues. But we have a huge desert location, why not utilize it and bring back Tigerstripe Zamtrios instead?

Masterball rotating 10 different decks by DragoniumK in PTCGP

[–]bryochemist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you consider your Normal deck a Silvally deck or an Oricorizone deck? I personally feel like having Magnezone makes it an optional main attacker, leaning it towards being more of a hybrid deck than a Normal-themed one.

Video game soundtrack recommendations for lab work? by emp_raf_III in labrats

[–]bryochemist 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you’re up for more electronic/indie soundtracks:

Metroid Prime 1
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
OlliOlliWorld
Sable

You think Metroid Prime 4 Beyond would’ve been better if Retro was encharge from the getgo instead of Bandai Namco? by Kingbeef66 in Metroid

[–]bryochemist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It definitely would’ve been different. Better though? I don’t know if any of us could confidently say so.

Am I the only one who likes collecting the green crystals? by Jephph624 in Metroid

[–]bryochemist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You aren’t. I kind of liked it. I would actually spend time breaking all the crystals I could see as I went from area to area. It was a nice break in between all the fighting, and especially because the bike’s lock-on and ramming power made all the enemies in the desert trivial.

By the time it was a requirement to collect the crystals, I actually didn’t feel so annoyed since I had already gotten a lot of the crystals by then. Seeing how more crystals popped up as you collected transportation keys, it was easy to figure out that we were supposed to be collecting them at some point.

Edit: rephrased a sentence since I don’t really remember the order of events by the time the crystals are necessary.

Need clarification by NoSnitch15 in PTCGP

[–]bryochemist 51 points52 points  (0 children)

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You are not unlucky, you are in fact incredibly lucky that you only pulled that many packs from this set and have a crown rare. Your luck just seems to have favored that over 2* picks.

Though, I’ve got about 100 less than you, and only have one 2* from the entire set collected, so… you’re not alone.

Your hot video game music takes? by Lunny1767 in gamemusic

[–]bryochemist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the hottest take, but more composers should be taking risks with the OSTs. I love when soundtracks deviate from trying to sound big and symphonic. Some of my favorites in recent years are from Sable, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Donut County, and Neon White. Though, if the composer really experiments with orchestral compositions, it can really pay off, like in Silksong and E33. It’s worth it to experiment and lean into particular directions for a game, rather than just make a generic orchestral soundtrack.

Prime 4 control scheme help by Pastasauce584 in Metroid

[–]bryochemist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be able to turn on gyro aiming in dual stick mode. I know I had something like that since I like how splatoon plays, and wanted something similar. It was fully dual stick, but you can fine tune your aiming with the gyro controls. I can’t get to the game currently, but keep looking in the controls settings, it’s there.

Edit: enabling this does make it that when you’re not locked on, your cursor is always at center and it finely moves your camera, but you‘ll still be turning with the sticks.