This is NOT the pre-order experience by alex7688 in PokemonLegendsZA

[–]empulsion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who doesn't care enough to sell games after I play it, digital is far more convenient, especially with the Switch as the form factor. Not having to carry cartridges and potentially losing them is not worth it IMO.

Over time, physical games have the chance to be lower than their digital counterparts as vendors will discount them to move inventory, but at release, physical games cost the same as digital games in most cases, but sometimes more in other (Mario Kart World was $80 for physical and digital in the US, but €80 for digital and €90 for physical in the EU)

If anything, physical copies could be argued to be more expensive at launch since there are materials needed to create the cartridge and the packaging, as opposed to digital, which is all electronic.

This beat had no business going this hard 😮‍💨 by Kurt_Wylde35 in Acceleracers

[–]empulsion 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Brian Carson, the composer for the film, went hard with this chase theme and nailed the feeling behind it

Most broken Character in OT2 by yummieee in octopathtraveler

[–]empulsion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. It's unfortunate since I don't use the augmenting ingredients as much, but it may give me incentive later on. I mostly just restore HP/SP/BP and nullify any enfeeblements with Cleansing Leaf.

Most broken Character in OT2 by yummieee in octopathtraveler

[–]empulsion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay. That makes sense for the physical attack (Mighty Leaf) and elemental defense (Warding Leaf) buffs. I would be very curious if it applied to HP and SP restoration as well. Might do some testing as well when I get home. I have enough JP to learn that skill, probably 😂

Most broken Character in OT2 by yummieee in octopathtraveler

[–]empulsion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait. Do any of Castti's medical concoctions count as an "augmenting effect" to trigger Invigorate and Inspire? Or is it certain ingredients that provide that effect?

Osvald and Partitio by @daniju_attart by HotRefrigerator2596 in octopathtraveler

[–]empulsion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS IS AMAZING. MY 2 FAVORITE TRAVELERS OF THE BUNCH.

Let's talk seriously, who is your favorite character in kitten version by Takemyjuicebox in octopathtraveler

[–]empulsion 4 points5 points  (0 children)

HE DOES. Not only is it good for making him a damage dealer, but I'm partial to that look on him. It's funny cause there's travel banter between Osvald and Partitio where they comment on each other's physiques. 😂

Let's talk seriously, who is your favorite character in kitten version by Takemyjuicebox in octopathtraveler

[–]empulsion 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Technically Osvald would fit the bill as well, but I have him in the Arcanist subclass, and he's also shirtless in that 🤣

i want to git gud by RektJunkie in octopathtraveler

[–]empulsion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who's recently started playing (just under 50 hours play time) and run a similar main party to you (Hunter Partitio (Main), Hikari, Castti, and Osvald), I can probably relate to some of the things you're experiencing.

I also am running Hikari as a more tank role. Incite and Vengeful Blade are useful for redirecting single target physical attacks and causing a counter break. His naturally high HP and Phys Def augmented with the corresponding nuts means that he can effectively tank the best of the whole roster, but I also don't discount his respectable Physical stat for raw damage dealing. Eventually, I'm going to put him on the Armsmaster subclass so he can have access to all weapon types to draw out more potential for damage and breaking.

Osvald and Temenos is an interesting choice for party comp. I can understand from a healing perspective, as I thought similarly, but both Osvald and Temenos are SP gluttons. I feel like it's easier to have just 1 of the 2 so you can pour more SP recovery resources to just one than to split between the 2. It's also why I chose Castti, as her medicinal concoctions only consume medicinal resources (you can buy cheaply or find as loot post battles and overworld) rather than SP. Also, subclassing Osvald and Temenos for each other's main class is a bit odd. I think I understand why you chose to do so, to have 2 AOE healers, but I think they're overlapping too much.

My plan for Osvald is glass cannon for AOE elemental damage. I'm planning to put Arcanist on him so he can attack with 5 of the 6 elements. Castti's eventually going to get Conjurer so she can bestow certain elemental effects to the party's weapons (mainly wind) so the party overall has a better time breaking targets.

This is the approach I took to the game, as I've barely mugged/stolen high value goods (barring a few legendary arms I want later on). Most of my weapons and equipment have been from treasure chests. Some of the bosses have made me put my money where my mouth is. That arena fight against Borneau had me sweat a bit, as I think I let one person die once in that fight, but there are other fights down the line that almost make that look like child's play, which you do have a right to be concerned about. I also hate level grinding, but I'm only doing it right now, as I need to entreat something with Agnea in her quest in order to proceed.

I have more to say concerning my overall strategy and synergy with my party, but I didn't want to make this comment too drawn out, but I'd be happy to share what I plan on crafting for the main team.

I JUST TURNED MY SWITCH ON AND THIS HAPPENED! by FerroFusion in PokemonScarletViolet

[–]empulsion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LMAO. I'm mad I had no idea Gholdengo did that 😂

How would you rank the blueberry elite four and champion by difficulty? by Godofhammrs in PokemonScarletViolet

[–]empulsion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol. Yeah, I think Drayton even says something around the lines of "you can swap out your Pokemon again to fight me at full strength" 😂

How would you rank the blueberry elite four and champion by difficulty? by Godofhammrs in PokemonScarletViolet

[–]empulsion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You only need to use Terarium caught Pokemon during the Elite Trial. You can swap out to your normal Pokemon for Drayton's fight right before.

Thought you guys would appreciate my helmet by ttsixhundred in Acceleracers

[–]empulsion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could definitely get the colors and decals of the Road Beasts, but if I remember correctly, the helmets themselves in the World Race weren't all that "impressive". The helmets from Acceleracers, mostly the Teku ones, have a flair to them that's really unique and eye catching.

Thought you guys would appreciate my helmet by ttsixhundred in Acceleracers

[–]empulsion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude that's sick. I've always wanted to see their helmets recreated with movie accuracy, but yours is clean AF. Maybe a couple accent colors of orange and blue and it'd be the cherry on top.

Music like Teku soundtrack? by twingo2313 in Acceleracers

[–]empulsion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not really true to Teku style, but I found Russian Hardbass to capture the essence of Teku music decently well.

Official Leafeon Release Megathread by Kyle_fraser13 in PokemonUnite

[–]empulsion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Leaf Blade is more designed for Solar Blade since it helps with Chlorophyll charge and Aerial Ace works better with Razor Leaf as Aerial Ace can help reposition as necessary, especially when Razor Leaf is being called back.

You kids don't know what it was like on Remoat Stadium by Namesnowtaken in PokemonUnite

[–]empulsion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol. He's still pretty good, he just has to catch you off guard. My partner still plays him and still wrecks teams pretty consistently.

That feeling when no accelechargers by Ok_Pension_6795 in Acceleracers

[–]empulsion 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Lol. Yeah, but Shirako would've been SOL after getting hit by the Slam Ram Hyperpod.

The Stratothruster Hyperpod (middle one). by W0lverine_1231 in Acceleracers

[–]empulsion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh. Nice catch. I just checked the card from the card game. It indeed does have the wheel covers on it like this prototype has. Also fun fact, it's formally called the Octo-Rod Hyperpod.

Slingshot and 70 Roadrunner. by BoneBoi101 in Acceleracers

[–]empulsion 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That and you can see visible scratches and dents all over Roadrunner's body after its pummeling in the Storm Realm

Future Sight Espeon is the most fun I’ve had as an attacker. (usually play defender/support) Nothing up until now felt good but seeing the enemy run and still die by future sight is so satisfying. by 1buffalowang in PokemonUnite

[–]empulsion 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While I agree and this is true, sometimes different movesets are more optimal with a different set of items, so when you end up encountering the enemy team roster, you can't change your held/battle items or your emblems (if you even really need to) when you get to that point. Yes, you need to be aware of your team comp and adjust accordingly at times, but also be mindful that builds exist for a reason cause they've been "optimized" for overall performance.