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| Topic | New Remnant: From the Ashes DLC is out today |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/20/20 3:36:46 PM #11 | Touch posted... The game was a fun third person shooter variant of a soulslike but man did it love cheesing you by swarming you with infinite adds during boss fights. Also there is a bit of jank here and there and not the most aesthetically pleasing game, but was definitely fun for sure.I wouldn't really call it cheesing. The fights are mostly designed in a way that the add spawns at least make sense. It might feel like the game is just throwing them at you at random, but it's not the case. I think the early part of the game doesn't give a great impression because it's a while before you can really expand both your weapon and armor pool. And right out of the gate you are likely to get at least one potential boss where adds are a major part of the battle. Shroud and Gorefist can both be pretty tough for a newcomer, and you're probably going to fight one of them. As far as aesthetics, I think the game looks pretty good. Rhom especially. Prestoff posted... I'm specifically talking about the dlc.I haven't gotten far enough to say yet. Just did the first dungeon, which was decent. More puzzle oriented than most dungeons are. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | New Remnant: From the Ashes DLC is out today |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/20/20 12:38:58 PM #7 | Hexenherz posted... I kind of want to get it, gave me some minor Secret World vibes with the monster and world design.No, it doesn't have anything like that. But the game is still incredibly fun. A lot of people describe it as Dark Souls with guns, and you will see the similarities to it for sure. Also, the game is still quite good solo, so you don't necessarily need anyone to play it with. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | New Remnant: From the Ashes DLC is out today |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/20/20 11:52:40 AM #1 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQKbFs5yA-4 Great game that kind of flew under the radar. The game's free on Epic right now as well. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Ever fall out of love with a video game genre you used to be big into? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/19/20 9:23:30 PM #15 | Definitely open world games. Fallout 4 really killed my interest in them. Breath of the Wild was an anomaly because on the surface it appears to have all the same issues I have with most other current open world games. But I thought it was phenomenal. Platformers and FPS are the two primary genres I've enjoyed my whole life I think. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Deathloop delayed til 2021 |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/18/20 11:05:46 AM #2 | After Prey and the Dishonored games, I'm excited for anything Arkane does. I don't mind the delay if it helps make the game even better. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Nintendo may be porting the worst 3D Zelda game to the Switch |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/16/20 5:06:36 PM #79 | I'd be interested in it, since Skyward Sword is the only 3D Zelda I haven't played yet. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Prey (2016)'s storyline is freaking cool as hell so far |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/15/20 6:25:55 PM #15 | Lysandear posted... I wanted to like that game so bad, loved the original. What killed it for me was like only 3 enemy types and aNeither of those things are true. pegusus123456 posted... It's an excellent game.I'm optimistic about a sequel. I think the game was decently successful, though not 100% sure. And there's a lot they can do with the universe they created. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Dead Cells - Barrels of Fun free update |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/14/20 5:32:59 PM #19 | wackyteen posted... Makes sense.You might be surprised to learn that the Electric Whip is currently considered to be one of the best weapons in the game. Throwing Knives are up there as well, though I think that one really begins to shine once you upgrade your Legendary Forge a bit more and get a bit more experience with the game. Ice Blast is a generally solid support weapon. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Dead Cells - Barrels of Fun free update |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/14/20 5:22:35 PM #17 | wackyteen posted... I prioritize health more <_< so usually I'm within 1 or 2 of each stat (i.e. 7 - 9 - 8)Yeah that's the problem. You could still probably win on the lowest difficulty doing that, but as you progress through the game more, going for health over damage will hinder you immensely. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Dead Cells - Barrels of Fun free update |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/14/20 5:17:52 PM #15 | wackyteen posted... I've gotten to the hand of the king twice but both times I didn't have a heavy hitter so I feel like that's what's keeping me from winning. though a 3rd potion might do the trick.Have you been putting all your scrolls into only one stat? Whatever weapon you use, make sure you put every scroll you find into that weapon's corresponding stat. Having a high enough DPS is integral to success in Dead Cells. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Dead Cells seems a little more fair than most roguelikes. |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/13/20 6:43:35 PM #19 | Tyranthraxus posted... Yeah I always just called it 1BC, 2BC, etc. The tube in the beginning also has a proper name.I think it goes Normal, Hard, Very Hard, Expert, Nightmare, and Hell. They're shown in the bottom right corner of loading screens as well. But most of the player base just refers to them as 1 BC and so on. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Dead Cells seems a little more fair than most roguelikes. |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/13/20 6:19:21 PM #12 | Hayame Zero posted... I also haven't upgraded my health flasks yet. I've been getting by on just one. Not sure what the most you can have is.Four is the max. On the first couple difficulties, you can get by with only a few health flasks, but later on the game stops giving you free heals entirely. Flasks and food are your only health sources. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | how many people do you text daily? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/13/20 3:56:36 PM #45 | I text with one friend once every couple weeks and another once every month or so. Other than that, it's just family members. Usually not daily. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | How hard is Dead Cells? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/13/20 3:54:17 PM #8 | Also, probably the biggest thing that helps make the game significantly easier is Custom Mode. You can really narrow down your item pool to the top tier stuff. And as of the latest major update, money is very easy to come by and re-rolling shops is free. So it doesn't take much to get the gear you want. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | How hard is Dead Cells? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/13/20 3:48:16 PM #6 | Schwarz posted... Yeah, base game is a good challenge and all kinds of weapons are viable. Healing is forgiving. You can actually run through pretty quickly if you know what you're doing and maneuver around enemies and kill them efficiently. It's pretty satisfying.They've updated the game a ton. Melee weapons are great. Most weapons and skills are perfectly viable even on the hardest difficulties. But yes, avoiding getting hit is the key to winning, so you need to either learn how to dodge or parry if you want to ever win on higher difficulties. I still haven't gotten past 3BC, so I haven't even experienced a certain mechanic that adds to the difficulty. I don't even think the difficulty I'm on right now is that bad, I'm just not getting it done. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Americans, did you really have to say a pledge every day in school? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/13/20 11:34:32 AM #90 | Yeah it was obviously absurd looking back on it. But at the time, it was just another part of the day. I don't remember it at all in middle school. Certainly not in high school at least. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Dead Cells - Barrels of Fun free update |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/13/20 11:31:18 AM #11 | wackyteen posted... I played this game for like an hour or so over the past weekend but I wasn't quite sure what exactly I was (supposed to be) doing.You get to the end and beat the boss. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | A Total War Saga: Troy free on Epic for 24 hours. Series question |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/13/20 11:24:09 AM #12 | I'd say it's heavily dependent on what interests you the most. If the historical aspect is a major part of the appeal to you, then obviously you should probably not go with the Warhammer games. Warhammer's main strength is in its variety. One campaign will be totally different from another, as opposed to other Total War games where factions will usually have similar units and mechanics. Shogun 2 is the best one to start with I believe, since it really bridges the gap between old Total War games and new. The new ones are very good, especially Warhammer 2, but even that is missing a lot that I liked about the older games. And of course games like Medieval 2 and Rome 1 were fantastic, but they might come off as really dated for the average player. Plus, Shogun 2 is relatively simple to grasp. And it still looks really good in my opinion. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Dead Cells - Barrels of Fun free update |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/12/20 5:19:09 PM #9 | refmon posted... is the badseed xpac worth it?Absolutely. It comes with some cool weapons and skills. The two new biomes are nice as well. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Dead Cells - Barrels of Fun free update |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/12/20 5:12:41 PM #5 | It's a shame that the coolest biomes in the game are also the most dangerous. I'm talking specifically about Slumbering Sanctuary and Cavern. Been trying to get through 3BC for some time, and Slumbering Sanctuary has always been an issue for me. But it's such a fucking cool concept, along with its great music and visuals. Also the new 8-bit soundtrack is neat. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Huh, Prey (Reboot) is actually really cool |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/10/20 7:43:30 PM #27 | specialkid8 posted... Isn't the DLC a rogue like? Is it that good?Yeah it's got roguelike elements. That's what makes it interesting, although if you're not a fan of that, then the DLC might not be appealing to you. Especially early on. But it's got a ton of content and of course retains the feel of the base game. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Huh, Prey (Reboot) is actually really cool |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/10/20 7:38:08 PM #22 | I highly recommend getting the Mooncrash DLC as well. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | DrizztLink plays Fallout 3: if war never changes then what is it good for y'all? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/08/20 9:54:00 PM #26 | Tenpenny Tower is a nicer home, but Megaton is a more practical base. Megaton being the in the center of the map saves a bit of time when fast traveling, compared to Tenpenny Tower off in the corner of the Wasteland. And being in the center is of course more convenient if you're not using fast travel. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | So what should BoTW 2 bring to the table? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/08/20 9:41:29 PM #37 | The most important one in my opinion is to have more dungeons like Hyrule Castle. The Divine Beasts weren't ideal, but I don't think going back to traditional dungeons is the answer either. Hyrule Castle reflected the rest of the game perfectly. Or why not a mix of all three types of dungeons? There doesn't necessarily need to be a single set style. Some more enemy variety would be nice as well. The enemies were very well-designed, but the downside to that is Bokoblins, Moblins, and Lizalfos ended up being everywhere on the map. As for Shrines, I think they could get away with a lot less. Especially if they took a significant amount of time and resources away from other features. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Your girlfriend turns out to secretly be half-giant scorpion princess. |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/06/20 9:47:19 PM #40 | But why is his name Neil? --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Who all is getting Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/06/20 7:26:29 PM #167 | Slime Climb is one of the best minigames in the entire game. I think Seesaw is the only obstacle course race that I dislike and that I feel I get really screwed over on sometimes. However, the team games, tail games, and Fall Mountain are all rather frustrating and require a lot of luck. Luck I do not possess apparently because I have yet to win a single episode at over 7 hours of playtime. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Continuing Super Mario Sunshine playthrough. |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/06/20 8:38:38 AM #37 | pegusus123456 posted... I think Sirena Beach is my least favorite level, but I don't remember why I feel that way.Sirena Beach is probably my least favorite as well, but I think I do know why. It's almost entirely the fault of Phantamanta. The very first episode being one of the more challenging ones in the game was pretty jarring. But once you get into the hotel, the following episodes are pretty fun. And as already mentioned, aesthetically, Sirena Beach is great. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Who all is getting Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/05/20 11:27:07 PM #122 | Alpha218 posted... Oh and the memory game is the biggest waste of timeI played it once and died immediately because somehow I instantly forgot where the correct fruit was. I think the timer between rounds is far too long, so that could be part of it. I used to be good at memory games, but I agree that one is definitely out of place compared to the rest of the game. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Wii U |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/05/20 6:28:45 PM #11 | I really don't understand why the Switch is popular but the Wii U was a failure. The Switch isn't that much of an upgrade. The Wii U had a stupid controller, but otherwise it's fine. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Political analysis of all Star Wars factions (and why they all suck) |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/05/20 6:19:16 PM #3 | Die CIS scum --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Who all is getting Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/04/20 9:56:17 PM #83 | Definitely a difficult game to win. I've gotten close twice. But so far, it's quite fun for a 20 dollar game. I just hope to see a lot more minigames in the future. Maybe a level maker too so people can make their own obstacle courses. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | I got Dead Cells |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/02/20 5:01:53 PM #38 | Nazanir posted... Quick tip, you can do "custom runs" without disabling progress/achievements. You can turn items on/off meaning they will or will not drop in your game. As long as the total.of possible items is over a certain threshhold (I believe 20), progress isn't limited.You do need to get a Rune to unlock Custom Mode though. It's in the Ramparts. For some reason, one of the updates added that. You'll also want to get all the other Runes you missed as well. So take a different path than you did when you first beat the game. Experience the other biomes. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | What if the Covenant discovered weapon reloading? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/01/20 6:20:42 PM #28 | Tired-Insomniac posted... Did BOS also insta-kill people if you hit them thrice when unshielded?It kills in five shots with full shields I believe. And remember, Carbines also have a much higher rate of fire. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | What if the Covenant discovered weapon reloading? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/01/20 6:15:28 PM #21 | Corrupt_Power posted... Haven't played 5, but the Needle Rifle was introduced in Reach. And it is indeed a great weapon.No, I'm talking about something different. The Blood of Suban is what it's called. Needle Rifle is great too, and they are pretty similar. But Blood of Suban has the higher rate of fire that comes with being a Carbine. And it looks cool. https://www.halopedia.org/images/8/87/H5G-BloodofSuban.png --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | What if the Covenant discovered weapon reloading? |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/01/20 6:10:33 PM #14 | Smashingpmkns posted... Their coolest weapon reloads. Yeah I said it. Fuck you if you don't think the Needler is sick.Their actual coolest weapon is a special Carbine in Halo 5 that fires Needler rounds. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | I got Dead Cells |
| GeneralKenobi85 08/01/20 5:45:51 PM #28 | Garioshi posted... Cleared the clock tower! Is the clockwork key always in the first spire from the left of the starting one, and the door always in the starting one?Nope. Dead Cells is an awesome game. I think it's easily my favorite indie game of all time, although I'm quite bad at it. But I would recommend trying to find as many blueprints as you can to unlock as many items as you can. A lot of the fun of Dead Cells is in trying out new weapons and abilities. And while some things are better than the others, for the most part, you can make everything work. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | How's football gonna work if Baseball is already having massive problems? |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/31/20 6:24:39 PM #22 | I think the NBA and NHL will work out, but it's definitely not looking great for either the NFL or MLB. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | MLB Pitcher (bigger sour pusses in sports) mocks batter striking out |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/29/20 5:38:01 PM #36 | I don't support hitting the Astros, but it is pretty pathetic how Kelly got such a harsh suspension and the Astros players got off scot-free. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | What We Do in the Shadows was hilarious. |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/28/20 2:10:44 PM #7 | Yup, you absolutely should go watch the show now. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Ori and the will O wisp is good holy shit |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/28/20 1:36:59 PM #43 | Blue_School posted... The game is smooth as fuck.I don't know what abilities you're using, but Spike is incredibly helpful for all boss fights. It's kinda overpowered honestly. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | I predict Hollow Knight: Silk Song will be $30. |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/28/20 12:28:53 PM #3 | I wouldn't be surprised. And it would be worth it. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Ori and the will O wisp is good holy shit |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/28/20 12:10:36 PM #39 | The first Ori was very good, but Will of the Wisps is such a massive improvement in every single regard. I really enjoyed the few boss battles the game had, which is great because having boss battles at all wasn't something I expected when I first started the game. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Suikoden kickstarter - do these ever succeed? |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/28/20 8:15:08 AM #4 | I always think of Hollow Knight and Shovel Knight as the two big successes. Both are highly praised games and I don't think either of them had any issues with stretch goals or rewards like Bloodstained did for example. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | I will never get people that consider Lovecraft as a good writer. |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/27/20 8:43:33 PM #13 | I wouldn't say he's a great writer, but his stories are entertaining. And that's obviously what's most important. Like you said, there are plenty of flaws in his writing that are pretty easy to spot. But I don't think it matters all that much. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
| Topic | Do you follow the 'Shop This Way'/Arrows in stores? |
| GeneralKenobi85 07/27/20 8:38:47 PM #16 | No because the place I work at doesn't have those. And I don't go anywhere else to shop. --- Ah, yes, the Negotiator: General Kenobi <sneaky beeping> |
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