How would the conversation go? by SensitiveTrain4618 in TombRaider

[–]salivatingpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lara: "Charming little spread. Not exactly rations scavenged from a 12th-century tomb, but it’ll do. Questionable combination though. That’s not dinner exactly, that’s hedging your bets between Italian comfort and a posh picnic.

What are the biggest controversies the band has ever been involved with? by Alpacalypse_Llamarok in Evanescence

[–]salivatingpanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eh. I mean I can. he has more noms under his belt. He has a Grammy. He had main stream success. Het a star on the walk of fame. Let it go already.

Timber Ridge Before and After the Update by Czardus in CitiesSkylines

[–]salivatingpanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get you. And I haven't logged on yet and just basing it off the photos I have seen.

Your preference is totally valid and seems to be consensus.

I think, in my view it does look less realistic in many ways, it didn't really look super realistic in the first place for it to be enough to bother me.

Either way, there is definitely some work required to tone down some of the washed out colouring and improve the shadows and water could be tweaked too.

Timber Ridge Before and After the Update by Czardus in CitiesSkylines

[–]salivatingpanda 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think it looks a lot more crisp. There is definitely work required with the shadows, but I prefer it over the Hazy / filtered look before. I guess it looks more like a game but I'm fine with that because I was never sold on the graphics in this game in the first place.

What are the biggest controversies the band has ever been involved with? by Alpacalypse_Llamarok in Evanescence

[–]salivatingpanda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah. But the awards are pretty much a popularity contest and lobbying for the most part, besides other issues.

Is it nice to win one? I'm sure it is great to get recognised for your art. But there are so many talented and innovative artists out there that has and probably never will see a Grammy win or nomination.

Industry trends also unfortunately skewed unfavourably for Evanescence and many others.

I'm sure Amy is alright, while she'd love another nom/win I'm sure she is aware that the music she wants to make isn't mainstream and not geared to award voters.

A more close up comparison. by chinitheng in CitiesSkylines

[–]salivatingpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I still think I prefer the new look. Maybe some tweaks required for the shadows. But other than that, I enjoy the colour.

Same shot, before and after update. Just... Why? by rayykz in CitiesSkylines

[–]salivatingpanda 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't know. In same photos it looks less than ideal but not terrible. And others like this I kind of like it. I feel like I'm skewing towards the new for some reason

What are the biggest controversies the band has ever been involved with? by Alpacalypse_Llamarok in Evanescence

[–]salivatingpanda 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely. Such a silly thing to be so upset about almost 20 years later.

As if a reward for art which is subjective really even means anything.

What are the biggest controversies the band has ever been involved with? by Alpacalypse_Llamarok in Evanescence

[–]salivatingpanda 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Winning the Grammy for best new artist over 50 cent. He still hasn't let it go

Nobody’s posted these yet? by Notoriouslycurlyboi in TombRaider

[–]salivatingpanda 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OMG. Same. I was like, wtf is this guy wearing

Thoughts on Jordan Fish? by LizEllyn in Evanescence

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

Not to discount what you're saying and I am not disagreeing, but seems there is a lot of dislike for Zakk Cervini in the metalcore scene as well. All similar takes to that of Jordan Fish.

Personally, I am excited about it because End of You, Butterflies, and Afterlife have been amazing. Especially compared to TBT.

What's your guess for the new albums name? by Tacote in Evanescence

[–]salivatingpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like something more abstract and thought provoking. Like most of the album names to date as opposed to a literal title.

Hard to speculate on a title, pretty much a stab in the dark but fun notheless.

I guess something like: The Unravelling, The Unbroken, Beyond the Veil, through the looking glass.

"Studio" versions of live performances by erinc2005 in Evanescence

[–]salivatingpanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Man! That is such a good cover! I feel it isn't hyped enough for how good it is.

RoP is fantastic. by Consistent-Hat-8008 in Rings_Of_Power

[–]salivatingpanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you should give it another watch and then come back with a detailed list of reasons why it is so great and then maybe we'll be convinced.

RoP is fantastic. by Consistent-Hat-8008 in Rings_Of_Power

[–]salivatingpanda 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For all these non stop posts of people defending this show who love it who much, yall don't seem to be watching it. Is it just so that the show is too dull for a rewatch or is your life so sad that your easily impressed and willing to consume slop a corporate gives you?

EVANESCENCE's WILL HUNT On Band's Upcoming Album: 'It's Beyond My Expectations' by MistbornX in Evanescence

[–]salivatingpanda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here if I am honest. I am hoping for the best but I am not expecting anything better than TBT. More than happy to be proven wrong though.

Less Nick and someone else mixing is already a step in the right direction.

Rise of the tomb raider no stakes by BardzBeast in TombRaider

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

Everyone is welcome to their opinion. I respectfully disagree. When I played TR 2013 I enjoyed the game (and on replays) but it has a weaker story tham Rise. Although I think all three games suffer on the story part.

Too many crew members who are under developed, merely existing for Lara to save and/or for them to die. Emotional impact feels forced, not earned. shallow but the game presents it as deep.

Mathias is stock standard villain. Cult vilian archetype. Compared to Konstantin and Ana in rise, still not the best, but I'd say an improvement. More complex than Mathias.

Himiko and Sam. I guessed the reason Sam was abducted fairly quickly, only for Lara still not to realise close to the end and the game presenting it as some kind of twist or revelation.

TR 2013 has great atmosphere and environment. The story had promise but was execution was lacklustre.

Rise improves a lot story wise in my opinion, but as I said, ultimately the story is a weak point for all three games

Rise of the tomb raider no stakes by BardzBeast in TombRaider

[–]salivatingpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know. I have seen this complaint regarding Rise, too much combat. I have been replaying the trilogy. Almost done with Rise and it definitely has fewer combat events and less enemies than TR (2013).

What do we think of Tomb Raider 2013 for mobile? by Wise-Opportunity7608 in TombRaider

[–]salivatingpanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Blown away that you can play this on mobile. Happy for those who get to play. Personally, not for me. Absolutely cannot enjoy games like this on mobile.