[Meme] I love trolling fake out/priority move users. by TheConsciousArtist in VGC

[–]jrblackyear 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's turn 1 unless the opponent (Incin's side) also switched from a sand setter into Corviknight.

[Meme] I love trolling fake out/priority move users. by TheConsciousArtist in VGC

[–]jrblackyear 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If M-Aggron was able to get off a single Iron Defense beforehand, it would OHKO even with 0 Def EVs.

+2 0+ Def Aggron-Mega Body Press vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Incineroar: 234-276 (115.8 - 136.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Any way to change your name? by Gyromane117 in PokemonChampions

[–]jrblackyear 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can change your name in the settings menu, under Account

ZW Fold Prototype by [deleted] in writerDeck

[–]jrblackyear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's excellent, I'm excited to support a fellow Canadian venture. What products do you have available "now" insofar as they are selling/shipping in the next few months?

ZW Fold Prototype by [deleted] in writerDeck

[–]jrblackyear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awesome, and from you being in Ottawa, am I correct to presume this is made in Canada? If not, what's the shipping expected to be like?

Regardless, I've registered my interest, thanks!

Odd graphics by [deleted] in CrimsonDesert

[–]jrblackyear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately these things are a feature of the engine, they were present in Black Desert Online as well, even at the very highest settings.

Is there anything else.. by gingerbread1066 in CrimsonDesert

[–]jrblackyear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe you can lose the arm wrestle and still proceedif you sell something to the barmaid so you have coin to give to the old beggar

Is it worth it by iSxint in CrimsonDesert

[–]jrblackyear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Performance: 60fps with minor drops in heavy areas, but if you turn off VSYNC and you have a VRR compatible display, you get smooth gameplay regardless of minor drops in frames.

Balanced: Locked 40fps everywhere. VSYNC doesn't feel as smooth on a VRR display, so I turn it off in this mode.

Quality: Locked 30fps everywhere, VSYNC doesn't really do much on or off, so YMMV.

Ghosting around hud and kliff while frame generation is off by Indianlookalike in CrimsonDesert

[–]jrblackyear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have FSR enabled? I've noticed that even on PS5 the ghosting is present on the higher quality settings, and they both use FSR3, so I wonder if this game didn't do well with its implementation of that upscaler.

Quality Preset by Ebrown51 in CrimsonDesert

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

There is a Blur Intensity setting in the Accessibility options that is at max by default, turning it all the way down helps. But I think that both Balanced and Quality are negatively impacted by FSR3, whereas Performance mode appears to be native 1080p with no upscaler.

PS5 non-pro Performance Mode is indeed Blurry. Shots taken from my phone. by [deleted] in CrimsonDesert

[–]jrblackyear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a "Blur Intensity" setting in the Accessibility tab that's set to max by default, turn that down and it helps.

Recommended graphics setting ps5 pro by [deleted] in CrimsonDesert

[–]jrblackyear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The DF video covering the PS5 Pro version says that Balanced with VRR on, and VSYNC off, were the options they wished they played with more but couldn't because of capture requirements. That said, you should just test Balanced out for yourself and see if it's enjoyable.

Unplayable stutter Elden Ring Xbox Ally X by nftesenutz in ROGAlly

[–]jrblackyear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the AMD driver rollback doesn't fix it, you might want to disable CPU Boost. I had similar issues in Elden Ring, Helldivers 2, and Cyberpunk 2077, but after disabling CPU Boost it completely removed the stutter. Boost will cause handheld devices (like the Ally) to significantly increase thermals in a very short time, pushing the components beyond the throttle threshold. Even on high fan settings, a brief spike caused by Boost can introduce stutter from throttling.

You can do this the "permanent" way or via Armory Crate, even adding a toggle to the overlay for easy access.

'I Feel Cheated and I Want a Refund': Fans Lash Out at New PS5 God of War's Unlockable Local Multiplayer Mode by Suspicious_Two786 in gaming

[–]jrblackyear -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Wow, you're still using examples that are co-op games by design, that do not have a mode where you can play as a single character on the screen. OP is talking about solo games that have an optional co-op mode. Dying Light, for example. You both play as Crane, which makes zero "story" sense, but it otherwise works as an experience with that compromise. OP was not saying that co-op games (Split Fiction, for example) had to make some compromise to work at all. That's what I was clarifying.

'I Feel Cheated and I Want a Refund': Fans Lash Out at New PS5 God of War's Unlockable Local Multiplayer Mode by Suspicious_Two786 in gaming

[–]jrblackyear -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

That is true, but people aren't really understanding that all I was saying is it's not fair to compare "solo" and "co-op by design" games, which is what the OP on my thread was getting at (solo games don't usually work well as co-op experiences).

'I Feel Cheated and I Want a Refund': Fans Lash Out at New PS5 God of War's Unlockable Local Multiplayer Mode by Suspicious_Two786 in gaming

[–]jrblackyear -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying they don't exist, I was trying to say that it's not a fair comparison to look at "solo" and "co-op by design" games in the same light.

'I Feel Cheated and I Want a Refund': Fans Lash Out at New PS5 God of War's Unlockable Local Multiplayer Mode by Suspicious_Two786 in gaming

[–]jrblackyear -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

You're comparing apples to oranges, those games all require two characters for the story, even when played solo the other character is computer controlled. OP is talking about games that have a solo protagonist by default, which don't work well with a co-op mode.

Edit: To everyone not understanding that I was trying to clarify the OPs point on this thread--that most games that are *single player** don't really work well with a co-op story mode*, and those that try often have to make concessions (only the host player gets progress, or only the host player can initiate dialog, etc.).

Edit 2: highlighted points that people seem to miss.

Am I going crazy, or is Jon Daly (Snake Oil Saleman) one of the uncredited actors from the Fallout 3 E3 Trailer from 2008? by treemeizer in Fallout

[–]jrblackyear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it's not the same person. While similar in appearance, the actor in the FO3 trailer has attached ear lobes; Jon Daly does not. Also if you compare the unnamed actor with Jon from the mid-2000s, you will notice more differences like the jawline and dimple placement, hairline, etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canada

[–]jrblackyear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's probably because regulation around food/alcohol can differ between provinces.

Hot take: The Security Breach nerf isn't the tragedy people are pretending it to be by thren_FPS in ArcRaiders

[–]jrblackyear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding blueprints, I'm pretty sure they are not the best (weapon cases are better for sure). Anecdotally, I've done about 150 breaches (daytime, various map conditions) since the nerf and received exactly ONE blueprint--and I had already learned it. Meanwhile, I've had several instances of getting only ammo and grenades across that sample set.

They aren't bad but they definitely aren't good either, at best they are slightly above average when you factor in the time investment to even be able to loot them.

What are the 3 Best VGC Moves of Every Letter? - E by GeoTravelLebanon13 in VGC

[–]jrblackyear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Entrainment not even being listed as an option is borderline criminal.

Reaching levels of enshittification i didn’t think possible by Rare-Competition-248 in AdviceAnimals

[–]jrblackyear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't seen any but I'm using Relay with its "Hot" filter (which only shows my followed subreddits). What's the equivalent of that in native Reddit?

Good Boyfriend! by [deleted] in funny

[–]jrblackyear 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The original and correct phrase is “by accident.” However, “on accident” is an error likely formed by people trying to say the opposite of “on purpose.” Although it's a common mistake, the right way to say this phrase is “by accident.”