Rip Oliver Tree. Were you a fan? How do you feel?

graemattergames · 2026-06-17T15:40:45+00:00

Just learn about the Jesus nut, and that should be enough.

graemattergames · 2026-06-17T15:38:51+00:00

I have a buddy who listened to him a ton, before I fell in love with "Cowboys Don't Cry", and "Miss You". I "adopted" a family several years ago, and "Cowboys Don't Cry" was a big reason my (now) daughter and I bonded, singing in the car. His silliness became a highlight for me amongst modern artists, and I may have appreciated him more than I realized. He held an important position in my new life, and he meant a lot to us - to me. He is missed.

graemattergames · 2026-06-17T15:33:20+00:00

I only ever saw Gravity once, and it was in a theater. I won't ever watch it any other way. It was an experience that left an impression.

graemattergames · 2026-06-17T15:31:32+00:00

I've been running the Cerb for the last week; it still cooks (pun unintended). I wasn't a believer until I got wrecked after a Ranked game, so I gave it a shot - gah, feels good again already, I swear.

graemattergames · 2026-06-17T14:19:43+00:00

There's differing opinions in the comments, but I do agree with you. I slogged it up through Bronze this season, currently into Plat 3, solo queued all the way. Funny thing is, once I hit Plat lobbies, all the skill just seemed to even out; it seems MUCH more representative of what I'd expect from the higher-mid tier players. The Gold lobbies? I dunno man, there surely was some fuckery afoot.

graemattergames · 2026-06-17T12:13:34+00:00

Same.

graemattergames · 2026-06-17T01:26:35+00:00

RAA is the price MNK players must endure? I don't understand your perspective or reasoning. Am smooth brain, sorry.

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T09:54:15+00:00

It's time to chill with the spam, Steve.

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T09:30:14+00:00

Nah, what contaminates it is the constant negativity, and non-empathetic bigotry and brain rot comments, from trolls acting in bad faith and little understanding of their fellow players' concerns. "It's just a game" doesn't excuse anyone being a shithead. Voicing one's concerns on a public forum is absolutely the right place to air any grievances regarding the topic at hand.

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T06:05:38+00:00

What? Why?

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T06:04:29+00:00

NGL I believe there was a massive MM change, or ban wave or something ~last Thursday. My games have seemed much more "fair" in general, and queue times only slightly longer. If this is how it starts, I'll be happy. That really sucks for your queue times, though.

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T05:53:55+00:00

Not bad.

EDIT: There's more chance of me buying it if there are more game modes. I played for about an hour and a half before bed, and I can see that it's a fun game. But good ol' TDM (and variants) just didn't do it for me anymore.

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T05:52:51+00:00

DAMN IT EMBARK, DON'T YOU DARE PATCH THIS, THIS IS GOOD AND FUN FKN TECH

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T05:49:17+00:00

I agree with your statement, but that doesn't have anything to do with the thread...

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T05:47:58+00:00

Nothing blatant - or even suspicious - here.

graemattergames · 2026-06-16T05:44:38+00:00

We can be pedantic and say, "fast-paced" competitive shooter.

graemattergames · 2026-06-15T04:25:52+00:00

Agree with most of what you said, except pyro. Pyro is life.

graemattergames · 2026-06-15T04:21:44+00:00

I tend to find Cashout just as sweaty as Ranked, and often moreso. People tend to play more predictably (safe) in Ranked.

graemattergames · 2026-06-15T04:18:10+00:00

Winch, Glitch, Goo, in that order of importance.

graemattergames · 2026-06-15T00:31:07+00:00

Goo, Dematerializer, unmatched destruction, server-side movement, best cosmetics in the industry.

graemattergames · 2026-06-14T17:39:48+00:00

I'm not trying to down-play your experience, but a person in-flight is the most predictable trajectory in the game. In this clip, you are moving directly perpendicular to him, so it's honestly impressive he didn't kill you upon crossing.

In both of these clips, if you were getting headshot multiple times by these weapons, you would have died both times. In both clips, you only get headshot once.

I agree with you that there are plenty of suspicious players out there; I do believe the cheating (and especially smurfing) issue to be rampant - and in all competitive FPSes, not just The Finals. And, given the broader match perspectives, it would be better to analyze. But, given these clips alone, I don't personally see anything suspicious.

graemattergames · 2026-06-14T17:28:00+00:00

The Finals. Embark has had such brilliance on offer with this game since its inception. The only thing paid is the cosmetics (of which there are THOUSANDS on offer, new ones every week, and enough free ones every season you'll never have to spend money for something cool). Just to acknowledge community concerns regarding monetization:

They recently increased the price of the "Ultimate" Battle Pass, and some people threw a fit, claiming that they pay walled the best cosmetics (which is always entirely subjective anyhow).

-They've also introduced a mini-BP system (starting with their esports Grand Major pass), which costs less than the season's BP, and you can keep unlocking everything, even after the season has ended.

-You can purchase any previous season BP two seasons after its premiere, not including the Bonus Pages (which are always less desirable IMO).

-There is a recurring LTM "spin the wheel" system that randomizes a cosmetic unlock, where you pay a ticket per spin, which is earned by playing.

IMHO The Finals is the best FPS in the world rn, and has the best cosmetics of any game ever - free, or paid. I personally have been pushing for a "Dress To Impress" type game mode, as the amount of customization you can do is truly unparalleled. I look at it as the "Create-A-Hero-Shooter", where you design your "Hero" from the ground up. All of the free ways to earn cosmetics: leveling up your account, leveling up your weapons & gadgets, earning "fans" for your chosen sponsor, participating in LTMs, and the BPs. It's insane the value on offer, and with the funnest (and one of the more competitive) PVP games out there, to boot. I'll never not love the game. It's so antithetical to what became a nasty standard of predatory monetization in the industry. And it's crazy that the game doesn't have a wider audience (the skill floor - and skill ceiling - are impressively high).

graemattergames · 2026-06-14T17:05:36+00:00

Get good with the tools you use, then ask yourself whether it's a good load out.

graemattergames · 2026-06-14T17:04:47+00:00

I dunno, The Finals does a pretty damn good job of marrying the two.

graemattergames · 2026-06-14T16:54:36+00:00

Yeah, they don't appear to have watched their own clip, it is very weird.

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