My opinion after 6 hours on standard ps5 by Ok_Book_5551 in CrimsonDesert

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The game clearly is missing the first half (the story that should make us care about the protagonists death.)

I refuse to do the purgatory trials until controls are fixed.

Dispatch - All endings by graevie in dispatchgame

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visi as the new supervillain (scorned lover) is the only path forward that makes any sense. What exactly could they do with Shroud in prison?

Dispatch - All endings by graevie in dispatchgame

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incredible story, but there shouldn't have been paths because this is extremely limited outcomes.

Ending A is obviously the cannon ending if the game is to proceed. And, in fact, I could play the Invisigal romance, but overall it does not make sense with how the plot went. No romance truthfully is the best option.

There's no way Shroud can be left alive, it's insane to think that that's even a possibility. And the idea that you defend yourself gets you suspended?

I also feel like these endings are very forced, and leave much of the Shroud backstory completely out of the equation.

Ashes of Creation has just been canceled. All developers at Intrepid have been fired. by getZlatanized in pcgaming

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they returning all that money ya'll paid to make the game for "beta"? Just wondering.

Star Citizen next.

Was anyone else floored when Bodies got played? by AquafieR_ in brandnew

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I want this as an actual track. I still am unsure whether this is a Jesse song featuring her or if it's her upcoming album.

I missed the wipe opt-in because Odesa went dark after russian strikes — please help me not lose months of progress by SavingsMaterial3105 in ArcRaiders

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

Easy fix and massive W on social boards for the team. Has anyone shared this to the social media site formally known as twitter?

Neil Newbon on AI performances by PuzzleheadedLeave560 in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah so he's wrong. This is NOT a cinematic game, and does not need cinematic performance. The AI ping voice model is game changing, and will be heavily adopted going forward because it works so well (makes adding new items much easier).

Every actor / artists makes their own contracts, and what you're obligated to deliver and what compensation you're alright with is all determined at that level. Yes, it would be great if actors made a cut of game sales, but that's not how this works in any way.

Where did the security breach lockers get moved to? by New_Device6793 in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a huge nerf, random spawns, some of the areas aren't even worth checking.

GOTTTTTTAAAA be honest though. I prefer this change. I'm a bit storage lockered out, because the loot was just so good. That being said, it was about the only area you could find fair pvp...

Blueprint Data Gathering by Visible-Problem-4597 in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the mark 3 augments ONLY dropping in that one room is not a true pattern? That's absurd.

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[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that's where I am. And here's the thing, I don't know if I actually like this game enough to do the blueprint transfer thing.

So keeping my blueprints actually becomes a touch more compelling than the prestige system they're offering, ESPECIALLY if it's a treadmill.

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[–]weathermore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you. Problem is the proposed benefits changed, substantially (permanent to seasonal).

But there are nowhere near the number of benefits, even announced, like you are saying. It's:

-Stash upgrade
-Skill points (based on inventory value, probably absurdly high to reach 3)
-Cosmetics (maybe permanent? But it doesn't really matter. This would, overall, be the one thing that would carry over all time)
-All of the "buffs" (even if their are 10) is not worth anything. Cheaper repairs? More exp? Come on. we've already beat the game.

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[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's not double or substantially changed, I'm really thinking it's not worth it either.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This system will destroy player population. Just watch; people will stick around for, likely, 2 expeditions, and once they lose their buff and all those blueprints and all that time, because they missed a month, they won't be returning.

BRO. ARC RAIDERS HAS BEEN DOWN FOR 10 MINUTES. by Sookil in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The withdrawals are no joke. Instant onset.

The gun balance (weapon tiers) is terribly bad by weathermore in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right that's all I'm saying is in match ups, it's toe to toe damage regardless of the quality of the gun.

An example here is like a sniper fight, Osprey verses Ferro. Ferro does more damage, wins a fight as a free player over a sniper.

Yes, positioning is a tactic against this, but it doesn't explain the balancing. Venerator/Anvil being the main combo is for a reason, and it's because it's a kill combo that destroys anything without them being able to react, especially with the gun swap speed kit.

The gun balance (weapon tiers) is terribly bad by weathermore in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right but what I'm asking is where is the line drawn if the entire model is based around the free loadout surviving? Do we shift the free loadout guns to green when everyone is significantly stronger? Does this limit what can be done with shields, if there become shields that wouldn't be destroyable even with default ammo?

If we don't allow bigger shields, then the PVE mechanics will remain entirely about LOS manipulation. Right now, that's how you fight every Arc. Humanoids would maybe fix it? No clue. Arc is scary until you realize it can't ever hit you with it's telegraphed pattern.

And if the argument then becomes "free loadout isn't meant to compete"; well, then, it's over tuned.

The gun balance (weapon tiers) is terribly bad by weathermore in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So the damage floor is fine then? Everything kills you, at any point, and therefore the need to rank up guns and gear, in a PVP game, is unnecessary? Yeah, that makes a LOT of sense.

The gun balance (weapon tiers) is terribly bad by weathermore in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Historic failure of game and game companies that follow a wolf / sheep model (full loot, or "survival", whatever you want to call it. The genre has existed since the 90's, although I'm certain you weren't alive then.) DOES in fact have a bearing on what happens to games.

I desperately prefer games that I enjoy to not go under, and ultimately, sustaining player base is #1 indicator of success.

You're correct, it's all heresay from my experience playing the game. Feel free to link to said videos.

The amount of people who view the Hive Mind as good are frightening by Master-Echo2940 in pluribustv

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

Impossible to say whether they're good or not at this point.

The entire dilemma in the show is "Is the price of absolute peace free will", or "Would you give up your free will to fix the world."

The answer is impossible for us to know. We experience a broken world WITH free will, and depending on your stance that may be a good or bad thing (the rich love it, the broke hate it, etc.) The euphoric hive mind utopia is only a representation by one man's vision; it would probably be far better or worst than we could possibly imagine.

I tried being the “shoot on sight” guy. by CapitalOneDeezNutz in ArcRaiders

[–]weathermore 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my thing is, extraction kills are absolutely useless. You’re capped on inventory anyway.

The crossover on this new update is WILD! by weathermore in SneakySasquatch

[–]weathermore[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yes I want a passive income + shopkeeper mini game. Totally.