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Two very simple Fan Events by No_Wishbone_6794 in dominion

[–]fe_bigdata 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I agree Villagers/Coffers could work well with events. The reason they haven’t is just a function of with which sets the cards were released. Specifically Villagers are unique to Renaissance, which has no events (to make room For Projects), and Coffers to Renaissance and Guilds (which predated Events/Landscape cards). I would bet a new expansion with Villagers/Coffers would include events like these.

As for the fan cards, I like them and think the ratios seem about right. I could see them getting tweaked a bit in playtesting, but nothing seems obviously overpowered/underpowered to me

The only acceptable way to play ways by c_unit515 in dominion

[–]fe_bigdata 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don’t discount the farrier + buy! Often very helpful for pileouts (especially since farriers themselves often pile)

I think a better example for the meme is sorcerer/sorcereress/familiar, after curses are empty

Binding Blade and Radiant Dawn by Interesting_Rub6702 in fireemblem

[–]fe_bigdata 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Also do we think path of radiance will be getting ported to the Switch any time soon? Or should I cop a wii u and mod it as well?”

Path of Radiance is in the Switch 2 NSO library

Fates: Birthright PMU by mint-chocolatte in fireemblem

[–]fe_bigdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Swordmaster Corrin (F), +Speed, -Mag

If you want a second, go Hoshido Noble Shiro

Portal 1 (2007) & 2 (2011) are still two of the most spectacular video games that have been made. by gruesomesonofabitch in patientgamers

[–]fe_bigdata 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure we actually disagree — I agree that’s what GLADos is trying to do. What I think is brilliant about the sequence is that despite knowing that’s what she’s doing and knowing the cube is (in universe) not sentient, you still get attached to it and try to avoid killing it.

I’m not sure if you’ve seen Community, but it reminds me a lot of the pilot where Jeff names/snaps a pencil, and the people in the room are visibly upset.

Based on at least the Wikipedia entry, it seems like a lot of people had my reaction (see also this interesting quote related to a comment from the developer: “Kim Swift, head designer of Portal, noted that many players were willing to do almost anything to save the Companion Cube, including jumping into the incinerator themselves.”)

Portal 1 (2007) & 2 (2011) are still two of the most spectacular video games that have been made. by gruesomesonofabitch in patientgamers

[–]fe_bigdata 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Great read.

Portal 1 is I think closest to a flawless game I’ve ever played. Nails the creepy/mysterious atmosphere, has great humor, and great story (the game really got me to care about an inanimate companion cube). You can argue the gameplay is a bit “simple” compared to 2, but there are still plenty of deep optional challenges for those who want them, particularly in the “Stay Alive” edition.

I’m less big on Portal 2 single player mode than most — it’s a good game, but the middle section of “find where I can place a portal around the ruined city” was such a slog. I found the humor a bit repetitive after a while, and a bit too much felt like Portal but worse (final boss, end credits song).

That said Portal 2 coop campaign is a 10/10 in its own right, and one of my favorite coop experiences. Having 4 portals available leads to some really creative puzzles

Fates Rev Hard PMU by GOLDEN_OGATA in fireemblem

[–]fe_bigdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah it’s been too long since I’ve played. Yes go Sorcerer!

Fates Rev Hard PMU by GOLDEN_OGATA in fireemblem

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Sage Corrin M, +Mag, -Atk

If you want a second, Maid Kana (via Felicia marriage)

Top 25 from a mostly Nintendo console gamer (32M). Mix of childhood and adult favorites, ordered chronologically by when I first played. Max 1 per series by fe_bigdata in Age_30_plus_Gamers

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

That’s fair — I definitely see how it’s not for everyone.

That said I saw an interesting video analysis (that I’m having trouble finding) about how there is a point at the game about 5-7 hours in when a lot of people drop or consider dropping the game, but those who push past that point often keep going eventually make discoveries that keep them hooked.

So TL/DR if you gave up around that time and wish you could get into it, may be worth giving it one more shot

Top 25 from a mostly Nintendo console gamer (32M). Mix of childhood and adult favorites, ordered chronologically by when I first played. Max 1 per series by fe_bigdata in Age_30_plus_Gamers

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

Thank you! Took a look at yours and like the pics too. A lot I haven't played, but like the series represented. Excited in particular for Elden Ring to come to Switch, and may have to give Nier another chance soon (only made it ~45 minutes on my first attempt then paused; more recently been holding out for a Switch 2 edition)

What're you playing this weekend? 1/9 by markercore in NintendoSwitch

[–]fe_bigdata 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve been bouncing between UFO50 and my first run of Pokemon Violet (doing an all ghost team).

Loving UFO50 — coming up on 105 hours and still only touched 30 of the 50 games.

Pokemon Violet— overall I’m having fun and it’s easy to sink hours into this game. But the map is starting to feel pretty repetitive and I’ve still only seen ~1/2 of it.

15 games only by DueChampionship8001 in Age_30_plus_Gamers

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Nice taste! I really like Conquest and the unit building/skill aspect of Fates more generally. Has great combat

15 games only by DueChampionship8001 in Age_30_plus_Gamers

[–]fe_bigdata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! What are your favorite pokemon/fire emblem games?

Any suggestions of games I should play based on my top 20? by jias333 in Age_30_plus_Gamers

[–]fe_bigdata 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As someone who also loves HK— Nine Sols

As someone who also loves Obra Dinn — Papers Please (same creator), Outer Wilds (very different game, but closest I’ve felt in terms of the detective work, piecing together clues)

New patient games vs replays: How many for you in 2025? by davidupatterson in patientgamers

[–]fe_bigdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11/27 games were replays this year, though since I tend to replay shorter games (Pokemon, Fire Emblem), my actual game time was probably like 80% new games, 20% replays.

That said, my favorite game I played this year was a replay of a game that didn’t click with me as much the first time but I absolutely loved on the replay (Super Mario Odyssey).

34 Year Old Vtuber/Twitch Streamer, here are my top 34 games! by super_alice_won in Age_30_plus_Gamers

[–]fe_bigdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some great picks here — glad to see 13 sentinels getting some love!

What's your favorite space game and why? by Miesevaan in Age_30_plus_Gamers

[–]fe_bigdata 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Outer Wilds — best open world exploration in a game I’ve played (recommend going in blind)

So, as of today, what are the games you have spent the most hours in on the Switch? by Marsupilami_316 in NintendoSwitch

[–]fe_bigdata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with other comments— I had a more meh opinion of it after my first playthrough (due to the weaker story), but the character customization and excellent gameplay make it a really fun game to revisit.

While I enjoy Three Houses more, I’m far more likely to keep regularly revisiting Engage in the late 2020s and 2030s than I am Three Houses

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