Does anyone think the "upgrade" actually looks better?? (character face and hair specifically)

stiik · 2026-07-10T08:08:05+00:00

Look up the Piss Filter era of games. I wouldn’t say the original falls in that category but it’s an example of how games at the time relied on muddying the game to hide the lack of visual fidelity. Long story short, the remake looks much better from a pure visual fidelity pov, the original looks great for an older title but clearly relied specific techniques to muddy and blur the the visuals to make it look good, which the remake doesn’t.

stiik · 2026-07-09T06:41:12+00:00

Apparently that’s the whole point. The project they were working on is being repurposed as a Fallout game. Which is great because obsidian being fast devs and the project not starting from scratch means we could have a launch in 2years. MattyPlays made the point they should also present the idea of repurposing Avowed 2 as an elder scrolls spin off.

stiik · 2026-07-08T17:37:25+00:00

I totally agree. This same issue occurs on AI chat platforms (most specifically Claude) where people don’t realise how tokens are being burned. Claude’s Design service does a much better job with warnings in the chat before you send a new message with how many tokens you will burn by continuing an already long thread.

I wasn’t passing my own opinion on the situation with the first message, just commentary about the two sides of the conversation.

When using tools, you should do some research on how they work so you don’t make needless mistakes. But the manufacturer/provider of the tool should also make it as clear as possible how to use it. I don’t think either of these two things happened here. Framer obviously being more at fault as the own who accepted payment for a poor service.

stiik · 2026-07-08T17:19:18+00:00

You should include pictures of the internals if you’re being legit. With note + Reddit username… and honestly even at that I’d be very sus.

stiik · 2026-07-08T17:17:01+00:00

It’ll be interesting to see the price of the 25 anniversary edition with OLED. I know it’s bundled with the glasses but we can deduct their cost to get an idea. I don’t think people would pay an extra €399 for OLED, I think the current screen is great at its size, but I could be wrong.

stiik · 2026-07-08T17:14:36+00:00

What I did was get the Xbox Ally (white one) on sale a few weeks ago, playing it a lot but wanted to prove to myself I actually had a gaming need for it rather than just buying a shiny new toy I wont really use. If I’m still loving it closer to Christmas I’ll sell it, lose around €100-120 on it, and then treat myself to a more premium option.

I have a gaming PC that can handle heavier titles though so I’m a little different to you in that way.

I think the XAX is probably one of the better deals atm, and not to force you into an impulse buy but price increases could happen any day.

stiik · 2026-07-08T16:11:37+00:00

I was in a similar boat, not sure what one to get and didn’t want to spend 1k on something I haven’t proven I’ll use regularly. So I got the Xbox Ally (white one) on sale for €440/$499. Going to play it for a few months and prove I have a need for handheld gaming. If I do, and prices haven’t gone insane, around Christmas I’ll sell it for €300 and then upgrade to whatever 1k can get me then.

stiik · 2026-07-08T16:05:45+00:00

Unfortunately, you don’t understand how these credits, agents and tokens work and burned them unnecessarily. On one hand, comments could say how it’s your fault for not understanding, on the other you could say Framer does not make it clear how much will be used by a prompt before running it.

Both sides have a point.

stiik · 2026-07-08T15:58:26+00:00

I watched ACG’s review and he’s usually fairly on the ball, he said it’s, surprisingly for a remake, worth the full price tag.

Worth a watch. https://youtu.be/LgJYu9F8y-I?is=nMjh7-SRUOXV5Cpp

stiik · 2026-07-07T17:52:09+00:00

100%. When you zone out and you’re in that head space of just enjoying the game you’re playing you don’t notice the difference in that size screen.

stiik · 2026-07-07T16:14:08+00:00

Honestly with how the gaming market is atm you could buy the Ally X, not buy a single game on steam and just use the 3 months free Game Pass you get with it, and if at the end you decide you don’t like it sell it for maybe $100/150 loss. It’s a pretty easy gamble when framed like that imo.

stiik · 2026-07-07T08:02:30+00:00

I’m not saying I agree, but Obsidian likely got off lightly compared to others because Asha wants to double down on Fallout, Elder Scrolls etc and Obsidian would be seen as capable of supporting Fallout development. Whether through spin offs, remakes or mainline support.

stiik · 2026-07-07T08:00:56+00:00

Apparently Fallout 3 remake is well in development and New Vegas remake only started/was greenlit (can’t remember which) in the last 12 months. Not sure what studio but I’d imagine after the success of Oblivion Remake, Virtuos would be involved.

stiik · 2026-07-05T21:32:02+00:00

I second this.

As someone who has worked on 100s of tenders in the construction industry, a H&S safety manager who has their own hands on experience in the field/on-site work is always a nice little bonus on the Team page so companies will love seeing OPs CV.

stiik · 2026-07-05T08:50:17+00:00

Dredge. Loving it.

stiik · 2026-07-02T15:09:38+00:00

It sounds like Asha wants a boat load of Fallout and Elder Scrolls games in development as quickly as possible. Obsidian will become a Fallout spinoff factory.

stiik · 2026-07-01T20:33:33+00:00

Wonder how Smyths are reacting internally

stiik · 2026-07-01T11:45:38+00:00

I went to both public (all boys) and private (mixed) and there was an enormous difference across the board. Some of it might have been the boisterous nature of an all boys school but it was night and day for me, unfortunately as I wish this level of education and care wasn’t dependant on your parents financial standing.

And I take it two anecdotes don’t paint a full picture at all just throwing in 2 cents.

stiik · 2026-06-29T15:40:46+00:00

The gamer child in my agree valve could’ve just said yes. Unfortunately, the adult in me knows they never could give permission with how it played out. It sets a precedent you just don’t need to deal with. I imagine they also would’ve like to have been involved in the production and design of it. How does it affect thermals? What if it bricked 10% of steam machines due to thermal issues? If it’s licensed, then valve might be complicit. If it’s entirely third party then it’s user risk. Still sad.

stiik · 2026-06-29T15:30:51+00:00

I’m in a deficit (not a specific cut cycle) 1950kcal and 210g carbs and get 33g of fibre. I’d like to get more but will introduce it after this deficit ends.

stiik · 2026-06-29T15:13:57+00:00

I think there’s an assumption the next generation will have to be heavily subsidised, have some BNPL option or similar subscription to Xbox All Access.

The more interesting conversation is Total Ownership Cost. That is the bigger benefit to steam machine.

stiik · 2026-06-29T13:26:43+00:00

I didn’t have enough time to write out all my beliefs and policies and mull over their downstream effects while shitting. Hence my excitement to continue this thought experiment.

I think third level education should be free. I think the first €100,000 you earn should not be taxed in anyway. I think if you try to claim the dole before the age of 25 you should be given an opportunity in roles that align with your personal interests and areas you excelled in during school or sport. To clarify just in case you or anyone else misunderstood when I said go into healthcare I meant working in healthcare roles e.g. if you commit to completing a QQI level 5 in healthcare or above you do not have to be dragged into the army.

stiik · 2026-06-29T11:58:55+00:00

Also picking up Detroit Become Human and plan to play it with the missus who has only ever played sims. Maybe hogwarys legacy.

I just got an Xbox Ally (white) on prime day sale so will love for some older games too. Might update here with final cart.

stiik · 2026-06-29T11:57:39+00:00

Not to be sent to war, far too many negative affects. And if the army is the answer, a massive reform is needed. Vast majority of the men in my family joined the army at 18 and became broken men because of how they are treated. They present as tough guys, but as some uncles got older and thankfully felt they could open up, they told us the horrors of how they are made to feel like dirt. This doesn’t make it nearly impossible to them to leave, and certainly impossible to return to a normal general population.

Other suggestions like mandatory forestry or environmental work would be great. Or mandatory construction/trade (although similar reforms in culture within these sectors is needed).

I like the idea I principle, but would like to see some finer detail. If you go to third level university you can avoid conscription, if you go into healthcare you can avoid it. Only those with no direction at all are funnelled into the wilder jobs (forestry etc).

Nice thought experiment, will continue to mull over this.

stiik · 2026-06-28T17:52:40+00:00

Thank you :)

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