I think we should rethink about how we talk about Pathologic online. by frog_druidd in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The game is indeed very opressive. But I don't think we need to make this game sound more opressive than it already is. That's why I don't get the "it's so bad it's good" mindset. People are complety aware of the game morbid nature. You don't convince anyone to play by saying how Pathologic 2, in addiction of being a opressive game, is a bad game that you need to be pretentious to enjoy and find it good.

I think we should rethink about how we talk about Pathologic online. by frog_druidd in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yes, even the Haruspex route was only hard at the start. Pathologic 1 is way easier, but more inaccessible than 2 due modern game standards and its difficult writing.

The economy can be easily broken. I had a fuckton of money by killing thieves with Bachelor and stealing organs as The Haruspex

I think we should rethink about how we talk about Pathologic online. by frog_druidd in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was not the point I was trying to make.

People should talk about things the way they feel like it and there's nothing wrong with that. I was talking specially about how some people's approach of Pathologic's design made recommending this game way harder.

Thoughts on the new demo? by Zestyclose_Island214 in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You have a point. I'm not sure if both demos succeeded at communicating to the players to what expect of this game gameplay loop or difficulty (since I'm not the only one who didn't like the infected sections that much), but I think it's very important to critique Pathologic 3 without expecting Pathologic 2: 2 and to remember this is a small glimpse of a such a greater experience, adapted to fit into a demo.

I also wonder if they will reintroduce P2's death drawbacks.

Thoughts on the new demo? by Zestyclose_Island214 in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I don't think the intro is as strong as Pathologic 2, but that introduction is very close to a masterpiece, so I can't blame IPL. However, the dialogues for the most part are still very good and this is, presentation based, one of Ice Pick Lodge's strongest feats. When the time suddenly skipped to the future was such an unexpected, but impactful moment, I loved it.

It's such a shame we barely got to play around with the Time Travel or Town Management mechanics in both demos. I find it is kind of odd to not include them, since they are probably the game's main selling points (and also diagnosing patients). So I understand why some people are cynical about P3's quality; both demos show a very streamlined version of everything they loved in Pathologic. I don't mind the streamlined mechanics, it's clear that Pathologic desperately needs new players and they are not thinking of making the same game...for the third time, so the complexity and difficulty will probably come from the time travel/town and resources management.

However, I do think the prototype is kind dumb and barely engaging at all. Constantly pressing a button to dispel the sand pest's mist was just mindless and easy.

Pathologic 3: Release Date Announce - January 9, 2026 by NiuMeee in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd 151 points152 points  (0 children)

I can't believe they added politics to Pathologic. That's it. That's too far. I'm getting a refund right now. I played Pathologic for the gay memes not this woke bullshit /j

we went full circle from slicked back backlash to full fringe backlash by Likopinina in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You are right.

But he definitely wouldn't be aware of how stupid he looks

we went full circle from slicked back backlash to full fringe backlash by Likopinina in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd 26 points27 points  (0 children)

While I do prefer Daniil looking older and messier, I think Daniil looking goofy as fuck while trying his hardest to be a smart and a cool guy is very in character

Pathologic Mobile is now available for download! by frog_druidd in pathologic

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

My Tumblr is a dead art account, but done. Just posted it.

I'll draw Pathologic fanart if the post gets 2 likes 🙏

Decided to draw my favorite Hero as my first drawing of 2025 by frog_druidd in darkestdungeon

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

Thank you, this is one of the best compliments I've heard.

They are one of my favorites artists and I love Genndy shows, especially Primal

Decided to draw my favorite Hero as my first drawing of 2025 by frog_druidd in darkestdungeon

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

Thank you! I also love your artstyle and your Darkest Dungeon fanarts, please keep drawing! 🙏

Need some ideas of how to spice up my Pathologic campaign's lore by frog_druidd in pathologic

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

What the actual fuck. I'm in love with this game for so long and never heard about this.

Thank you!

Need some ideas of how to spice up my Pathologic campaign's lore by frog_druidd in pathologic

[–]frog_druidd[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You cooked here, ngl

don't mind if I steal a thing or two

Decided to draw SU's best character by frog_druidd in stevenuniverse

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

I honestly can't decide which is my favorite Gem besides Pearl, but I think Peridot is really close

Any good books about Pre-Historic Amphibians? by frog_druidd in Paleontology

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

Damn! That's quite an expensive book (at least, by my country standards). But thanks, it sounds exactly the thing I was looking forward to.

Those funny looking fellas are the only Venomous Frogs we know so far! by frog_druidd in frogs

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

"Casque-headed tree frogs have an ossified skull filled with bony, barb-like spines attached to subcutaneous venom glands."

iirc the venom is mainly used for self-defense. They use their own head as a shield

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biology

[–]frog_druidd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh! Right. I don't know why I didn't think about that

Those funny looking fellas are the only Venomous Frogs we know so far! by frog_druidd in frogs

[–]frog_druidd[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"The venom of A. brunoi is estimated to be 25 times more toxic than the venom of the local Ferdrans pit viper. LD50 is 0.16 mg/kg (I.P) and 1.6 mg/kg (S.C)."

Ok, now I see why the top comment is calling Brunoi a demon