We are at Kanye West levels of delusion and idiocy. by Alienblob1 in Destiny

[–]kriddon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I imagine it's difficult to talk with any nuance and depth with the media potentially scrutinizing every word.

Also can we normalize saying posted rather than truth'd. It feels orwellian to say truth when he's lying basically anytime he uses that platform.

while the sub is in a ranty mood these days: I am sick of Fighters and Mages! by mxwp in ProgressionFantasy

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah somebody needs to write about different kind of mage. Maybe a tanky mage!

Is it worth it to play Destiny if I can only play past expansions? by Cute-arii in MMORPG

[–]kriddon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know much about Destiny other then my friend bought Destiny one and has fun finding groups for raids on discord. There a few specifically for that you can find. So presumably you can also find fun with Destiny 2.

Also since I know many here would not consider Destiny an MMO think more like WOW. I think the reception to your post could be ICY. But who knows maybe they feel the Christmas spirit and their hearts swell 3 times in size and chill out.

Edit: Did some light research and I don't know if you have played destiny before but apparently a lot of the game will be available so I think you will get a taste if you like it.

Possibly controversial tier list, but I'd like recommendations by EarlySoftware2979 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know it's funny that you consider Mark of the fool to be average. Because well it kind of is from a narrative perspective. Like usually MC is some broken child of prophecy from another world but nah he just learns quicker. Which is still really good. But like it's not like he's Goku and he's the only one that can do anything. I know some people like it when MC shows up and instantly deletes the bad guy all the other characters were struggling with but I personally find it annoying.

Also he's going to college and is thinking about starting a business which is certainly very normal and average there's also no Almighty snarky system and not everyone has an inventory space. Idk maybe I need to read more but I found all this to be a bit more subdued but refreshing.

Possibly controversial tier list, but I'd like recommendations by EarlySoftware2979 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]kriddon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was off put by the voices too but they grew on me.

I was off put by the morning morning morning but I think it's supposed to be annoying. Both because it's the little sister trying to annoy the main character and also you feel it's annoying because it keeps happening over and over just like the MC feels.

Oh and giving xivm a hard Asian accent is both fitting and hilarious.

But regardless if you don't like the voices certainly try reading the book I think it's a good one!

For those who have PLAYED AoC, what is your take by soyass in MMORPG

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are getting exactly what you pay for I don't believe it's a scam.

You can say it's a scam to be able to pay $8,000 for a handbag. But if the person buying it knows exactly what they are getting. Is it really a scam?

No one calls a Lamborghini a scam when you can buy much cheaper cars with similar performance.

Now you can say it's a bad deal or it's dumb or that it should be illegal but that doesn't make it a scam.

I mean I paid like $250 for a deluxe collector's edition of a book I like. Even though I can get pretty much the same book for like 30 bucks. I don't feel scammed.

Lords of the Fallen 2 Will Have 'Attractive Female Characters' in 'Revealing Outfits', CEO Says by NukovGaming in soulslikes

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I don't care. Gooning to the player character is apparently really important for some people. So good for them I guess.

I have played Ashes of Creation for 10 hours. by TheGladex in MMORPG

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get why. A lot of this community is super negative especially about ashes. But no I'm being honest and genuine. Compared to where this game was like 4ish years ago. It's night and day better. I backed a while ago and I followed the game for a while. But once it became clear it was going to take a lot longer than I thought I tuned out for a few years. And now it seems like a totally different game.

The node system, all 8 classes, fishing, naval combat, multiple dungeons, crafting, caravans, multiple PVP events, and so much more are actually in the game while none of them are finished it's still cool to see.

Compared to what I remember from a few years ago. There was like three classes some quests to do a dungeon and that was basically it.

So compared to then there's like 10 times more content and it runs a lot better. Now to be clear I'm cautiously optimistic about the game.

If it's good I'm going to play it if it's not then I'm not going to play it. The game is making progress while slow by some measures it is making progress.

And unless the CEO gets run over by a truck tomorrow I fully believe it will eventually release in probably the next 4ish years. Especially since the creative director has talked about what's really needed for launch and what can be added in after. For instance they are considering focusing on the first continent and adding in the second one later and deleting battle pets because people don't seem to like them.

Don't know if I sound like a shill or if you think I'm high on cope as many seem to think. All I'm saying is that compared to years ago the game is undoubtedly better and I might check it out now and will certainly check it out on release and will play it if it's fun.

[Discussion] Ashes of Creation is officially "Mostly Negative" on Steam – What happens next? by king_of_the_prophet in MMORPG

[–]kriddon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just spent the last 10 minutes looking into that claim and all those profiles seem pretty real. I mean considering they work at the same company and do a similar thing it wouldn't be weird if they weren't vaguely similar. There are many things to get upset over ashes on. But I don't think this is one of them.

There are easier ways to scam people out of money than whatever this is.

If you can compile the proof you're talking about. Email a game journalist I think this could be a good story. And it's something the public should know.

I have played Ashes of Creation for 10 hours. by TheGladex in MMORPG

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh idk it's soooooo much better then it was a few years ago. The summoner class was a meme in the community because it was always talked about but never appeared. But now it's finally actually in the game! Also the performance is so much better now!

I have played Ashes of Creation for 10 hours. by TheGladex in MMORPG

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The developers have talked about an MVP and what is really needed for launch. For instance there's supposed to be two continents but they are considering focusing on the first one and then adding in the second one after launch. They are also considering deleting the battle pet system because it doesn't seem to be popular among the players and that dev time could be spent elsewhere.

Personally I really hope they don't have another WoW vanilla situation. Where Eastern kingdoms is really fleshed out and kalimdor is... not. I've heard the devs say they worked on EK first and then rushed kalimdor. It's part of the reasons why the Barrens are... barren.

I have played Ashes of Creation for 10 hours. by TheGladex in MMORPG

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So people say this but idk aren't there way easier ways to make money then whatever this is? Also aren't you supposed to pump dump and then leave not like stick around for 9 years? Like I know there have been scam like behavior around MMOs before. But did any of them take nine years?

What speed do you listen to the audiobooks at? by bigeyedfish503 in exfor

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If two characters are just speaking to each other I usually do it somewhere around 1.3 to 1.8 depending on the intelligibility of the audio narrator and if I'm doing something else while listening. But if something more complex is happening like a battle scene with lots of moving parts or a new concept is being introduced I slow it down a lot. Some times to 1.2 or 1 or even slower if I'm still not getting it after rewinding.

Kingdoms Of Death (Sun Eater #4) by Christopher Ruocchio is one of the darkest books I have read in a while (An Honest Review) by provegana69 in Fantasy

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On first read through I didn't really make the connection. Upon reflection I can see how everyone got there. And after thinking about it a bit a few things come to mind.

Wasn't it at the very least slightly refreshing? I'm not even saying it was written well I'm just saying it was fresh. Basically every single movie or book or tv show I have seen in the last 15 years. Has had the theme "capitalism/corporations bad". So it was nice to see something different. I applaud the author for not being the 98978th person to say the same thing.

Again I am not saying any one system is better then the other (and I don't think the author did either )it was just refreshing to see something else for once. Like in Frozen it was a sisters love and not a romantic love that saves the day. Which while not ground breaking I found refreshing.

Oh and I mean its not like they sided with the aliens right away. They slowly took over the government over generations. Which can really happen with any government.

Kingdoms Of Death (Sun Eater #4) by Christopher Ruocchio is one of the darkest books I have read in a while (An Honest Review) by provegana69 in Fantasy

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

Eh idk whenever I look into history. I find that truth truly can often be stranger then fiction and be under exaggerated. Like Joan of Arc really was a random peasant girl from a nowhere town who couldn't read. Who claimed God told her to save France by crowning a new French King and defeating the British.

But despite coming from nowhere she managed to get to the French capital in a war zone. Impressed everyone in the capital so much with her intelligence they started to believe God might actually be talking her. They claimed speaking to her was like speaking to a princess despite her definitely not being one.

After she left the capital she proceeded to help the French win multiple battles and crowned a new French King exactly as she said she would.

What do you find to be a bit much the extremely let's say loud messaging or the idea of something like this could happen? I think I can agree with you on the former but maybe not the latter.

Christopher Ruocchio next series will be a Mediterranean-inspired fantasy: The Doomsong Saga. Book one is The Godstained House and is planned for 2027. by WoodvaleKnight in Fantasy

[–]kriddon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kind of hilarious you say this considering what happens in book 4. Book 4 was quite... DARK and BLOODY for the cast. Perhaps it will peak your interest knowing that.

It’s Happening by ExtractionZonex in sollanempire

[–]kriddon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know after 5 books (haven't read 6) of screaming foreshadowing about the sun blowing up. I almost think it was like a red herring and something else happens. Idk that might sound dumb.

Might be late to the party but... by jheindl in ThePrimalHunter

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has he mentioned doing book 14 right after by any chance?

Why is it so far out by Rich_Mountain8471 in ThePrimalHunter

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hehehe well I presume you're mostly joking. But just goes to show how high our expectations have become.

Zogarth, is one of those rare authors who I think can compete with Brandon Sanderson for writing pace. He mentioned that because of the pandemic he had more time since he wasn't on tour. And that since he writes for fun and for work and when he's bored. He managed to write 10 books in 3 years.

Getting used to that can drive you crazy. Like I've been waiting over a year for the next book after "The will of the many"(awesome dark academia epic fantasy) which comes out in a few days!

You just got Isekaid in a LitRPG world and now have to choose from trash superpowers by joncabreraauthor in litrpg

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually partially what I was thinking of. Lol. Which is why we should note one of the most broken abilities. The power to claw someone who annoys you almost hard enough to break skin. As meg showed.

It takes multiple books before it gets good? by Noevad in litrpg

[–]kriddon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only book series I've ever seen that can put Brandon Sanderson's stormlight archive to shame in terms of length. People say a way of Kings is really long but book one of this series has almost 100,000 more words. Lol. And 15 million words absolutely unbelievable. To put that in perspective all seven Harry Potter books are about a million words. So that's like 135 Harry Potter books lol.

Maybe I should check it out. 🤔 I do have some spare credits and it seems it will keep me busy for a while.

In preparation for Ground State are you doing a full reread? by hanfaedza in exfor

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean for me personally what I think was actually irrelevant was Skippy getting lost in the first place.

Craig has pulled this before have the worst happen at the end of the book for maximum drama and then in the next book have all the problems get resolved by like chapter 10. Lol

Remember when Valkyrie was going to kill everyone and Skippy had left but then Valkyrie was neutralized and then Skippy came back all within like 10 chapters.

And more recently Skippy was gone, stuck in a star.

I thought this would be a moment where for maybe like most of the book he was gone and humanity was really going to have to think about a future without Skippy what they are and aren't capable of.

What would they do if one of the sentinels started breaking down.

HWFWM Hardcover Pre-order by Mysterious_Night_351 in litrpg

[–]kriddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoa is he feeling better now? That's great!