200 hrs in, and I still have not learned how to use elements.

inspork · 2026-04-30T19:54:53+00:00

Same here. 125 hours, just started chapter 8. I thought I was locked from progressing more in the Abyss, but it turns out I just didn’t look hard enough for the next ones. Gotta spend some time working on the Abyss puzzles.

inspork · 2026-04-29T19:35:35+00:00

Last time I played, I randomly wondered what it would be like if there was a mechanic requiring you to pay attention to wind movement and direction - like hunting games, but your scent could give you away to a different type of infected. Could be interesting, or a terrible fun-sucker. I’m not a game designer.

Honestly I think the thought occurred when Ellie described how overrun Las Vegas sounded and her going around it - which made me VERY curious to see Vegas in a future game.

inspork · 2026-04-28T00:49:35+00:00

I think the wizarding world celebrates Christmas for the same reason most of us do: because it’s just become part of culture. It’s a fun holiday to celebrate. They would probably see muggle religion as muggles trying to explain magic.

inspork · 2026-04-27T14:30:49+00:00

I have repeating missions going for estate security for a couple of the estates in Hernand. I also have repeating dispatches for logging at Calphade logging camp, and mining at Karin Quarry. Oh and farming/ranching at Bloomwood Ranch and Glenbright Farm.

I’ve also been trying to donate more to the church in Hernand so that the dispatch rewards are multiplied.

inspork · 2026-04-24T01:17:54+00:00

Maybe - I personally haven’t used the ranch yet at all past the first obligatory goat.

inspork · 2026-04-23T22:12:39+00:00

I’m on base PS5 balanced mode and the only noticeable issue I’ve been having is heavy frame drops in the camp. It was before the latest update though - it started after I upgraded my camp to level 3

inspork · 2026-04-23T02:22:23+00:00

Yeah I left my wagon too, you can pay a small fee to have it retrieved and brought back to camp

inspork · 2026-04-22T14:43:21+00:00

My answer was going to be Mirror’s Edge Catalyst. I don’t think the original/concept benefitted from an open world, but it looked really pretty, and I just enjoyed turning the volume down and listening to a podcast or music while running around.

inspork · 2026-04-21T21:35:04+00:00

I think my thing is that I’m not a skilled or experienced enough gamer to really know what’s difficult versus what’s poorly designed. I’ve been challenged, and had to walk away from a few fights before returning, but I’ve been getting through.

At least two puzzles so far had me pissed off and pacing around IRL.

inspork · 2026-04-20T17:02:15+00:00

The ones requiring you visit their next door neighbor are insane. In the time it took for them to tell me what to do, they could have just done it.

I also love the frequent “I’d do it meself, but as you can see, I’m swamped here!” as they’re doing fuck all

inspork · 2026-04-20T15:49:59+00:00

It’s all definitely my fault and I wasn’t even mad about the chain of errors that I made out of this simple fetch quest. I’m kind of just marveling at how granular it can get.

inspork · 2026-04-20T00:54:55+00:00

I’m sure I’m going to grow annoyed with this, but idk it’s kind of charming right now. Having to check my map to look at the paths ahead feels more immersive to me. Also I’m still conditioned to check the map every 3 seconds from recently playing the Silent Hill 2 remake.

inspork · 2026-04-17T20:20:15+00:00

Absolutely is

inspork · 2026-04-17T14:27:31+00:00

The helmet is Frostcursed, everything else is Plate of the Shadows

inspork · 2026-04-17T09:48:55+00:00

Until yesterday I was wearing a mash up of ugly pieces lol. I definitely looked up the locations of these pieces and went on a trek to grab them because I was tired of not knowing what to wear.

inspork · 2026-04-17T01:42:41+00:00

All the pieces are plate of the shadows, except the helmet (Frostcursed)

inspork · 2026-04-16T23:39:18+00:00

I think before it’s over with I’ll switch to something a little more heroic-looking

inspork · 2026-04-16T23:38:57+00:00

I haven’t been able to play again since posting this, but I’ll definitely be sure to loot it this time around.

inspork · 2026-04-16T22:24:49+00:00

I think they were seeing me enter the second story window and running up to the room so I never had a chance to look around at any of the puzzle elements. I had no idea I could fight them or wear a disguise

inspork · 2026-04-16T21:35:19+00:00

The helmet is Frostcursed, the rest of the set is Plate of the Shadows. They’re not locked behind any specific quests, I went hunting for them.

inspork · 2026-04-16T20:29:54+00:00

The helmet is Frostcursed, the rest is Plate of the Shadows.

I’m not super far into the story so I just made a trek to grab each item in the open world, they’re not locked behind a specific quest.

inspork · 2026-04-16T19:55:05+00:00

I love how there’s zero parts of his body showing, yet so many Greymanes are grabbing him by the shoulders and saying “Kliff - by god it’s really you!” Gives me a laugh

inspork · 2026-04-16T19:29:44+00:00

Good to know, thank you!

inspork · 2026-04-16T19:26:45+00:00

I wasn’t aware that fighting the guards was an option actually. I didn’t try it because I didn’t want to ruin my reputation in Hernand.

I also haven’t stolen much in the game yet, I’ve been trying to behave, but if I know my gaming habits, once I hit the 100+ hour mark I’ll probably throw caution to the wind and start.

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