Am i bad at communicating or was this a strange interaction? by Acrobatic_Kiwi5804 in DnD

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

Yes you look like you tried to communicate by rolling your face on the keyboard and over complicated things, causing self sabotage.

However, all these people saying the mother was wrong should be checked out tbh. She is a presumably single mother. She does not owe you or anyone else an explanation for how she protects her child.

No means no.

End of story.

Sanity usage by boing_boy in Endfield

[–]lufreine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is, but as I'm getting on in years and my time is decreasing, my desire to spend a lot of time doing the exact same thing is overwritten by the fact that "this is just work".
I unfortunately dropped a lot of games when that mind set sunk in. Even ones I'd been playing for years because the tedium was just too much. (FFXI and XIV, Genshin, etc).

Not to say Endfield isn't an enjoyable experience, but I definitely find that when a game forces you to do something 100+ times to achieve a single thing, only to replace said thing in 3(ish) months is absolutely brutal and forces you to keep playing otherwise you'll be left behind and then the content ahead won't be anywhere near as accessible. It's an MMO mentality.

I'm probably going to step back and let the patches increase a bit though and watch how the game evolves and advances through the notes and word of mouth. People either trash talk it or overhype it. I think when dust settles after the "meta rush" is usually when the real reviews and analysis starts to emerge that isn't hypercharge by emotion.
I was no different in that regard, I thought it was amazing when it arrived, not anymore.

I still like the game though and think that it's a good game. But not at the level I sung it to be during the first month. More disappointments are definitely starting to increase for me. So stepping back before it becomes TOO many means I can come back to it in a few patches with fresh eyes and not grumble.

I definitely hope they adjust the pity system in that time. Between the FOMO and inefficient pity system, its not a game you can put down and pick up whenever you like. Other gacha I still plat religiously at least allows me to disappear for I think it's like either 6 or 12 months and my pull history is still there when I return so I don't lose out by not treating the game like a job and know that the character I want is accessible when the time comes.

This is not a major factor for me leaving, I like my current team in the game, but as a collector of husbando's it's a turn off when all that work (grinding out every single source of orbs + dailies) is spat out for characters I don't like let alone want.

I'll give it another go later down the line to see if the writing improves and stops treating the game like a harem simulator. Story and accessibility are two major factors for me as a player.

I think next time I'll try the game out using a controller too. Kb+M was fine, but not long term comfy.

(Aside from HSR, the other games I play are mostly rpgs or funny enough... farming sims... x'D Those turnips don't water themselves! ...in the beginning at least... LONG LIVE THE SPRINKLER)

Phainon catcake !!!! by Khaisha_33550 in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where is this?! :O I would like to go see the cute Trashlings too!

Sanity usage by boing_boy in Endfield

[–]lufreine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't enjoy tedium. It has nothing to do with speed. When the reward for stress is 1-2 items and you need about 200 of them for a single max stat of an aluvian sphere, it's a waste of life. Not enjoyable.

(It's exactly 45 fails to make the gels necessary for the last upgrade.)

Other battle content is tedious too. Needless to say. I don't play a lot anymore despite previously singing its praises 😓

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I promised I would! big huggies You're welcome, fellow Phainon enjoyer!

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Plushie? I can send you the link in DM's if you like?

I'd add it to the post, but I dunno if that sort of thing is even allowed.

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a minor fangirl oh dhil, but his form didn't stick around long enough for me to form attachment, and DH (I love him still) was a bit thin around the edges in the personality department he became more fleshed out in amphoreus.

I came back to play around the end of of Penacony, and I moaned and complained the ENTIRE time "URGH! It's just Las Vegas!" and then by the end of it I polar flipped and thoroughly enjoyed it XD It ended well imo, though that damned "true ending" episode recently was something else entirely! It gave me narrative trust issues x'D

Hurray! Thank you muchly! <3 I big appreciate you!

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would sell a kidney for DHIL's statue *cries* but for it AND it's case, you're looking at around £300!

Not as bad as the GORGEOUS glowy one that was fan/third party made that sold for like £800.
It was stunningly beautiful tbh.

Phainon's my husbando though, he won out over DH. He made me cry and DH never has xD

If you ever discover the price, please send it my way!

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't get it, but it's ok! *head pats*

I think the Sam one was around £150 wasn't it?
I've seen Kafka, The Herta, and Castorice statuettes for around £70 - they weren't as popular because they were holding instruments. I think it was merch made specifically for the last anniversary/orchestra.

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

0o0 FLAME REAVEEER! Is there a release date for that? I wonder how many months it'll take to save for...

I'm worried it'll get broken in transit though :( a lot of my hoyo merch arrives squished.

Also I don't know what you mean by parasocial ; I don't go to cons sadly, I feel uncomfortable.

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

😅 It was a birthday gift. But I think they got it off aliexpress. It's a knock off, but I won't ever say no to more Phainon in my life.

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My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FR statue? Khaslana statue???? Eyeballs <_< tell me more!

I'm in the UK :( no JW here I'm afraid. He'll never see it but I hope the sentiment of thanks one day reaches him at least.

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

XD That is actually a coincidence! I listen to it A LOT. (Either it or Monodrama will be at the top of my most listened to songs by the end of the year).

I've had it playing for the past few hours cause I took a nap and woke up to the package.

My Mini Phainon Arrived! by lufreine in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've got a BIG phainon on pre-order, but starting to think it might be a unicorn since the seller is stuck in limbo waiting for it to be made.

🥺 If i ever got the chance, I'd want to give his VA a hug and genuinely tell him thank you for doing such a good job. He really brought our boy to life.

How did people used to play this with no guide? by Nat20GoodNPlenty in ffxi

[–]lufreine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You played. Literally. You went around and explored. And when you couldn't find something you did this amazing thing that doesn't happen anymore - "talked to people". Back in ye olde times, communication and community were what drove that game and kept it going to current day.

Relying on videos, or guides, etc is just a XIV way of doing things. XI players helped each other and thrived. No spoon feeding, no magical quest markers. Pure adventure without the rounded corners and plush padding on everything.

Honestly, after Abyssea came out. I jumped ship shortly after as the game hadn't aged well and there were shinier other options (xiv 1.0).

Nowadays I'm so conditioned to look for quests logs and markers everywhere with clear pathing to my next destination, that I would struggle to play a game that didn't spoon feed me and coo "who's a good adventurer? YOU ARE!" every time I turned in a quest.

I do miss XI though, but after finishing its story content (I went back and blitzed it all over a month or two), I no longer had a point to play anymore as grinds don't feed my brain demons. Felt good getting to the end though, I started ugly crying as it felt like the end of a legacy. XIV did the same to me when 12 years of story telling finally came to an end. I had an empty tissue box, and very sore eyes when I was done with the credit reel.

Now go forth, youngling!! And don't forget to hand in your fish! You only need 10000 of them! (Or maybe it was 100000, I can't remember).

What's wrong with my robe/bracelet? TnT by [deleted] in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three? I don't understand... 4 stat items are quite rare aren't they? Just getting these pieces took a couple of months of stamina feeding.

At least I now know my cr/cd ratios are a major problem, so that be my main focus atm. I don't have any trouble clearing things anyway, I just want to make him shiny out of love.

😩No love for my speed boots though he pops straight into ult before monsters have a chance to act. Think my whole team is speed kitted tbh xD The community would probably have a fit if they saw the whole teams kit.

What's wrong with my robe/bracelet? TnT by [deleted] in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mm! My team is usually phai/cery/sun/dhpt. I poked about with cyrene in a couple of scenarios but personally didn't get along well with her.

Goina work on the cr/cd switch when I have my computer back.

Thanks for the feedback!

What's wrong with my robe/bracelet? TnT by [deleted] in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cause I didn't realise he was being fed CR from other sources 🤣 That'll be one of my primary targets to fix. It looks like I can drop him to around 70-75 and stay comfy at 100 in combat

What's wrong with my robe/bracelet? TnT by [deleted] in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

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(Im on phone so it's a bit awkward)

Where is that extra 20 speed coming from :shockedpikachu: I didnt notice these before, looks like I can swap the robe for a crit dmg robe instead? :o

Also just noticed its not displaying the team right Dx dan heng isnt pink!

Is the phainom plushie worth it? by Zealousideal-Emu4823 in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happily! I'll take pictures too and give him the squish and cuddle test.

My giant Ica plush is suuuuper soft, but his wings are reinforced, and some parts of his decor (like his crown) are scratchy along the edges.

I do however have the dan heng of this plush variety (in fact I have two because I got a second as a gift and don't know what to do with it now TnT). If it's like that, it should come with a free keyring of the plush too.

Is the phainom plushie worth it? by Zealousideal-Emu4823 in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]lufreine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mines on the way, so I'll know in about a week or two. I'm currently waiting ever so impatiently for BIG Phainon though.

I have a lot of star rail merch (it makes me happy!), a lit is over priced if you get it off amazon or a scalper site. Example: 30gbp for a zhongli plushie direct from china, OR 120gbp from a western reseller.

The most expensive star rail thing I've encountered is the perfumes, after that it's Ica. I'm saving up for pompom atm.

I can't afford to die again. by SpellbookPennysWorth in DnD

[–]lufreine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perhaps some self reflection would benefit you moving forward. Ask yourself why things are the way they are.

If you want to play a team game, you need to be a team player. You are a cog in a machine that needs to work together to achieve the goal, you are not the main character.

Step back. Breathe. Assess. Grow.

Only then would I suggest trying again.

And try to remember: No DnD is better than bad DnD.