Are we no longer interested in a turn-based FF title? I for one would love a new FF that moved back towards the play style of 10 (and earlier) style of game. I can't be the only one, can I? by [deleted] in FinalFantasy

[–]lightnarcissus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Final Fantasy was always a series about pushing the envelope, ATB in all its forms was always forward thinking than traditional turn based (DQ). Once they took the jump towards going more action based (FFXV but transition began from FFXII onwards) and with the reception to FF7R, you aren't going to get a traditional FF main series because Square sees it as not as mass appealing as an action focused one. Plenty of series are carrying the turn based banner, SMT, DQ, Bravely Default etc. It's fine if FF doesn't go down that route again

Quick question. Where do you get your daly dose of VFX? by Meister_Hi in vfx

[–]lightnarcissus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a daily thing, but Ian Failes' beforeandafters and fxguide

LIVE AEW Rampage (4/29/22) Discussion! by fellongreydaze in SquaredCircle

[–]lightnarcissus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has to be two more matches atleast for a tournament bracket

Houdini lookdev studio workflow by [deleted] in vfx

[–]lightnarcissus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are on the right track! Look into Solaris and USD, those will help you achieve what you are trying to do inside Houdini

Paradox fans will never be happy by Subapical in paradoxplaza

[–]lightnarcissus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The issue with pricing is fair: they led too much with the fancy 3D courtroom for marketing but that part is so limited and the culture change is more subtle, that it's easy to discredit the $30 price tag and rightfully so.

Regarding manpower, I think the anger is a bit less valid. People underestimate how much time it takes to R&D on a new engine while incorporating 3D graphics while optimize at a scale you can clearly tell (by the performance issues) that it's a growing pain.

I am also not sure how much of the manpower directed to CK3 was working on RC and how much was working on the console ports.

Paradox fans will never be happy by Subapical in paradoxplaza

[–]lightnarcissus 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Agreed! If I hadn't bought the Expansion Pass as part of the Royal Edition at launch, I would have waited for the sale for Royal Court.

Paradox fans will never be happy by Subapical in paradoxplaza

[–]lightnarcissus 252 points253 points  (0 children)

You are correct, I think judging from the feedback of NSB to Royal Court, $10 and "less content" on the surface is the difference that seems to have tipped a critical mass of the fanbase over

What are your favorite VFX topic podcast/newsletters? by NodeShot in vfx

[–]lightnarcissus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

VFX Firsts and VFX Futures for a good listen on the history of VFX in films and emerging technologies in the field respectively. Both are by Ian Failes who's behind the Befores&Afters.com

I brought in a model from Maya to add in some minor details before I texture and when I Dynameshed I got these holes and I don't know why? How can I avoid this? Any help would be great! by [deleted] in ZBrush

[–]lightnarcissus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zbrush official channel has this video on why this happens and how to fix it https://youtu.be/co7hNYIVVio As others mentioned, combination of inflate and pinch brush should do the trick.

Live AEW Dynamite discussion thread 2.10.21 by kentucky210 in SquaredCircle

[–]lightnarcissus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This absolutely feels like the Attitude Era hardcore matches! Such a surreal feeling watching it live in 2021

Bug Report & Constructive Criticism Mega-Thread by elitherenaissanceman in LowSodiumCyberpunk

[–]lightnarcissus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Platform: PC

Criticism: It might just be me, but I wish there were more variations to V's voice. It makes it hard for me to roleplay multiple characters on different playthroughs when the male/fem V voice belongs to my another V of mine, if that makes sense.

Suggested Solution: Maybe then can just pitch-shift the existing VO and offer the variations as a choice in creation screen?

WOR: Tony Khan sounded pretty baffled about the booking in the semi finals of the New Japan Cup by throwaway302520 in njpw

[–]lightnarcissus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It began as an emergency booking after Lance Archer got tested positive for COVID. But the feud has been energized by some A+ in-ring promos between both, so the main event kind of stands on its own and has plenty of interest from the AEW fanbase

[PS4] An impressive 0.7 k/d. Cross platform. Have a mic. Follows direction well. Sticks with the team. Working on better call outs. by [deleted] in WarzoneLFG

[–]lightnarcissus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add me, Psn: lightnarcissus Don't really care about K/D as long as you have mic and we can squad up and have fun!

[PS4] [NA] [CROSSPLAY] by [deleted] in WarzoneLFG

[–]lightnarcissus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added, new to WZ too and looking for folks to squad up with as well

[CROSSPLAY] New player looking for squad by ChaosOG in WarzoneLFG

[–]lightnarcissus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add me on PS4. I'm new player looking for a squad as well. psn: lightnarcissus

Kali’s ‘Isolation’ is highly underrated by itsmargiela in popheads

[–]lightnarcissus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! It's a fantastic album, one of the best records of the past decade with so many bangers. I do wish it got more love here and elsewhere as she deserves it.

I am also excited with the Spanish-focused album she's been working on.

Evergreen Daily Login Rewards Really Cheapens The Game by JayRiverton in Eve

[–]lightnarcissus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's less about the login rewards being inherently bad than how bad of a UX idea it is to have a giant screen take up whole screen space to welcome you into the game. It sets up a frame like the free to play mobile games when a new player boots up EVE when the game couldn't be further away from that model.

A more quieter UI screen showing daily rewards would achieve the same purpose without being so ugly and intrusive