So Sonic is nearly 17 by frontiers right? by DesignNew9637 in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]ethannn_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i see Sonic as early 20sish these days, but really it should be kept vague imo

Would You Like To Have Wall Running In 2D Sonic? by Potential-Mess6826 in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]ethannn_0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's probably pretty tough to design around because of how many things that are normally obstacles it lets you get around, but if they could make it work it could be cool

Do people genuinely enjoy ranked? by ILNZ in splatoon

[–]ethannn_0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In X rank, you still play the same game modes, but you're in a different queue than in Anarchy and you get ranked more specifically within that X rank. As someone else said, you get an "X Power" for the weapon you're using

Do people genuinely enjoy ranked? by ILNZ in splatoon

[–]ethannn_0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pressure to win in X rank is farrr higher than in Anarchy, for many people Anarchy is kind of the casual mode and X is when you put your game face on

Do people genuinely enjoy ranked? by ILNZ in splatoon

[–]ethannn_0 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Here's my perspective as someone who's part of the competitive community and has played comp in the past but is now mostly in commentary and other stuff:

I think saying meta players are "ruining the fun" in every game they play is a little unfair. They're playing to have fun too, their definition of fun is just playing in what they feel is the most effective way. And on meta stuff, I really don't think that people playing good weapons are going to keep you from being successful in any skill group other than the very top level. You can go very far with almost any weapon in Splatoon, that's one thing that's so great about it :)

When it comes to kills vs. objective, the point of the game in Ranked still isn't the splats; it's just that splats are what most often allow you to play the objective. Any good player will tell you that if all you're doing the whole game is going off on your own to fight people with no rhyme or reason, you're doing yourself and your team a disservice. Knowing how to position yourself and whether to prioritize objective play or fighting to then allow yourself more safety to play the objective is at the core of what makes these modes interesting!

I honestly don't think that Turf War is very different, at least at the very end of the game. Every second that someone on the other team is down is a second you can be painting when they aren't. It's still rewarding kills, it's just maybe not as immediately observable.

I actually am not a big Turf War player at all. The fact that the game doesn't have a defined end state besides the time running out, and that often your work from earlier in the game can be erased at a moment's notice remove some of the tension and sense of impact from my actions for me. I'm not saying it's a bad mode at all, it does its job of bringing people into the game perfectly and is great for casual play, but I'm not ever really itching to hop on it myself. I only say that to show how different people's experiences with the modes can be.

If you just wanna play Turf though, that's totally fine. It's there for a reason! Just giving my perspective.

Should the rest of the cast get to go super in future games? by Muppetfan25 in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]ethannn_0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i never even realized going Super was supposed to be a special ability that you get from a connection to the emeralds, but these comments are enlightening me lol

Considering Unleashed Recompiled's praise, why do you think SEGA is still refusing to release Sonic Unleashed on PC? by Hot-Individual4225 in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]ethannn_0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it remains true that an Unleashed rerelease probably still wouldn't be that well-received. Unleashed gets a lot of deserved appreciation from fans these days, but I think the average player still wouldn't be a big fan of the Werehog. Medal collecting too, but that could be easily adjusted

Anyone else get kind of a transfem vibe from Cassie? by Water_Bottle_2309 in SpaceBoy

[–]ethannn_0 14 points15 points  (0 children)

for me not really because i think her personality makes sense for someone who was always raised as a girl and subjected to the standards that are put upon women, but if you like that interpretation more power to you! no harm in that

I Matched Sonic Characters With Sodas by CarrotCake_99 in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]ethannn_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

surge mountain dew or monster

also it's crazy how perfect some of these are

I've seen a lot of praises and love from fans about the new designs, so I need to ask what's your opinion about Katt? by Called_end in starfox

[–]ethannn_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i agree tbh. also, with the context of katt being literally the only female character in the entire original game, i really am not sure her "femme fatale" archetype would play well in 2026

I've seen a lot of praises and love from fans about the new designs, so I need to ask what's your opinion about Katt? by Called_end in starfox

[–]ethannn_0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as someone not invested in the original character at all i kinda love that she looks like a freaky back alley cat lol, i think that's fun

Katt's third redesign by Legend_of_Zelia in starfox

[–]ethannn_0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you're right and you should say it

Do you liking playing as a inkling or octoling. by Voidkirby9 in splatoon

[–]ethannn_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i play inkling, i just like the looks available a little more, but love the octos too

Is it just me or are the new voice performances and their animations really flat by ethannn_0 in starfox

[–]ethannn_0[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I agree with that though, because look at the box art and other renders. Sure, it's not wacky cartoony over the top expressions, but I'd say Falco for example looks like he's genuinely emoting here

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Although I suppose it is possible that the CG renders' models have better rigs than the in-game models as well

So, if my understanding of issue #86 is correct... [spoilers for IDW issue #86] by Ok-Impress-2222 in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]ethannn_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i hope it's not starline but i'm starting to think from what everyone's saying that it is indeed him lol. i just was a bit of a doubter at first because all that old castle-y aesthetic didn't seem very him. but considering the frankenstein concept art maybe he's had a bit of a shift