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AlisLandale 11/25/20 11:25:25 PM #1:	Bring me back 30 diggerydoos and 99 zippitybops and Ill make you this Sad-Proof Helmet. It makes it so the next bosss Depression Blast only has a 50 percent chance of making you sad. like fuck the whole thing lol --- #1 Kaiju Fangirl https://imgur.com/mptS9Qj <cite>AlisLandale posted [p:947612444] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Bring me back 30 diggerydoos and 99 zippitybops and Ill make you this Sad-Proof Helmet. It makes it so the next bosss Depression Blast only has a 50 percent chance of making you sad. like fuck the whole thing lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZMythos 11/25/20 11:26:11 PM #2:	Minecraft and terraria --- Rainbow Dashing: "it's just star wars" AutumnEspirit: kissu <cite>ZMythos posted [p:947612464] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Minecraft and terraria </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Master_Bass 11/25/20 11:27:05 PM #3:	I don't mind it in Fallout 4. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Master_Bass posted [p:947612478] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>I don't mind it in Fallout 4. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bobbaaay 11/25/20 11:31:48 PM #4:	It's a great mechanic in a lot of games. Probably the best example off the top of my head would be Recettear <cite>bobbaaay posted [p:947612619] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>It's a great mechanic in a lot of games. Probably the best example off the top of my head would be Recettear </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 11/25/20 11:32:28 PM #5:	Atelier series --- "Why is ontology so expensive?" - JH [Is this live?][Joyless planet...] <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:947612644] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Atelier series </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Colorahdo 11/25/20 11:33:25 PM #7:	terraria was pretty fun crafting until you get to hard mode and they're like "ok, now do all of that again but 10x as much" --- But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them - bring them here and kill them in front of me ~Jesus Christ <cite>Colorahdo posted [p:947612670] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>terraria was pretty fun crafting until you get to hard mode and they're like "ok, now do all of that again but 10x as much" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AuroraUnit836 11/25/20 11:34:03 PM #8:	I enjoy it in runescape --- woogity woogity woogity ink me tf UP 1246-3783-6509 <cite>AuroraUnit836 posted [p:947612684] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>I enjoy it in runescape </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IfGodCouldDie 11/25/20 11:35:00 PM #9:	I like the crafting mechanic they added to Apex Legends, even if I believe it can be improved on. --- Mind post. XBL:Cyanide Sucker PSN:IfGodCouldDie IGN:SuperPattyCakes FC: SW-1615-6159-5504 Boop Trooper reporting for duty. <cite>IfGodCouldDie posted [p:947612712] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>I like the crafting mechanic they added to Apex Legends, even if I believe it can be improved on. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CasualGuy 11/25/20 11:35:48 PM #10:	ZMythos posted... Minecraft [LFAQs-redacted-quote] Are these real answers? Back when I played both you needed a guide to figure out how to craft anything unless you were lucky and already discovered all the materials. --- https://imgur.com/MoE9O68 <cite>CasualGuy posted [p:947612729] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>ZMythos posted... </cite> <quote>Minecraft</quote> <cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Are these real answers? Back when I played both you needed a guide to figure out how to craft anything unless you were lucky and already discovered all the materials. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 11/25/20 11:36:25 PM #11:	I kinda liked crafting in Star Ocean games, but in a lot of series, it's just boring and/or unnecessary. Newer Tomb Raider games are a good example. --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:947612752] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>I kinda liked crafting in Star Ocean games, but in a lot of series, it's just boring and/or unnecessary. Newer Tomb Raider games are a good example. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Frolex 11/25/20 11:38:23 PM #12:	It was fine in Fallout: New Vegas where it was actually optional and not tedious. --- https://imgur.com/HOLHd4k https://imgur.com/six2WTN <cite>Frolex posted [p:947612809] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>It was fine in Fallout: New Vegas where it was actually optional and not tedious. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Squall28 11/25/20 11:40:20 PM #13:	Nah it sucks. Best ways to get gear: Side-quest featuring character's backstory Boss drop Exploring Crafting --- You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. -Misattributed to CS Lewis <cite>Squall28 posted [p:947612851] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Nah it sucks. Best ways to get gear: Side-quest featuring character's backstoryBoss dropExploringCrafting</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lordgold666 11/25/20 11:43:44 PM #14:	Lold @ sad-proof --- "May the Father of Understanding guide you." http://error1355.com/ce/Lordgold666.html <cite>Lordgold666 posted [p:947612951] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Lold @ sad-proof </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
foxhound101 11/26/20 12:21:37 AM #15:	Nah - I'm not really a fan of the mechanic most of the time. --- http://www.globatron.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Lava_Lamp_Animation-1.gif <cite>foxhound101 posted [p:947614052] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Nah - I'm not really a fan of the mechanic most of the time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 11/26/20 12:23:39 AM #16:	The issue is in most games it just feels tacked on Like it's just glorified inventory management --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:947614100] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>The issue is in most games it just feels tacked on Like it's just glorified inventory management </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
radical rhino 11/26/20 12:24:51 AM #17:	Crafting is just a way to draw out the game length with grinding. Its always bullshit. --- .____ [____]===0 . . . . Ye olde beating stick. <cite>radical rhino posted [p:947614139] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Crafting is just a way to draw out the game length with grinding. Its always bullshit. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
furb 11/26/20 12:26:16 AM #18:	Not typically. Games where crafting is the objective, sometimes. Monster Hunter or Minecraft for example. Crafting tacked onto an RPG or a FPS, not usually. They're usually just gimmicks to make you sink time into the game and maybe blow money on microtransactions. --- You know how fads are. Today it's brains, tomorrow, pierced tongues. Then the next day, pierced brains. -Jane Lane <cite>furb posted [p:947614182] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Not typically. Games where crafting is the objective, sometimes. Monster Hunter or Minecraft for example. Crafting tacked onto an RPG or a FPS, not usually. They're usually just gimmicks to make you sink time into the game and maybe blow money on microtransactions. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpaceBear_ 11/26/20 12:26:21 AM #19:	Inventing in Dark Cloud 2 was great fun. --- - God bless, downtime and TheSlinja. YNWA GameFAQs' Favourite Sons. - Official Barman Of Champion Pub <cite>SpaceBear_ posted [p:947614184] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Inventing in Dark Cloud 2 was great fun. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MarthGoomba 11/26/20 12:26:39 AM #20:	Atelier has the best crafting systems --- https://imgur.com/m6Rgs8D https://imgur.com/qUMZhdW https://imgur.com/LACtH6q <cite>MarthGoomba posted [p:947614190] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Atelier has the best crafting systems</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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harley2280 11/26/20 12:29:42 AM #22:	DQ11 had a fantastic crafting system. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.6.0_B3 <cite>harley2280 posted [p:947614277] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>DQ11 had a fantastic crafting system.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wii_Shaker 11/26/20 12:33:13 AM #23:	I dislike crafting in games. --- "He busted in, blessed be the Lord Who believe any mess they read up on a message board" -MF DOOM <cite>Wii_Shaker posted [p:947614357] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>I dislike crafting in games. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BipBapBam 11/26/20 12:33:20 AM #24:	Fucking hate it in Skyrim. --- Regardless of warnings, the future doesn't scare me at all. This is where the fun begins. <cite>BipBapBam posted [p:947614359] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Fucking hate it in Skyrim. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 11/26/20 12:36:43 AM #25:	BipBapBam posted... Fucking hate it in Skyrim. It served no purpose It was utterly useless Worse than useless --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:947614435] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>BipBapBam posted... </cite> <quote>Fucking hate it in Skyrim.</quote>It served no purpose It was utterly useless Worse than useless </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PesticideDream 11/26/20 12:56:52 AM #26:	I don't mind it much in RPGs; but in action games, fuck that. I don't want to craft shit in God of War and Tomb Raider, let me kill shit and solve puzzles. <cite>PesticideDream posted [p:947614895] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>I don't mind it much in RPGs; but in action games, fuck that. I don't want to craft shit in God of War and Tomb Raider, let me kill shit and solve puzzles. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
billcom6 11/26/20 12:57:19 AM #27:	As long as it makes logical sense. --- //constant loneliness// --- Steam and Fortnite: billcom6 My Teams: The Ohio State Buckeyes, New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills, The CBJ, Cavs <cite>billcom6 posted [p:947614909] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>As long as it makes logical sense. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
andri_g 11/26/20 4:08:59 PM #28:	Having to "make" items by individual components is a nuisance. --- '~' <cite>andri_g posted [p:947635202] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Having to "make" items by individual components is a nuisance. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 11/26/20 4:12:09 PM #29:	In games that actually try to focus on it and not just throw it together to add padding, yeah Good example: Minecraft, Harvest Moon Bad example: Nier Automata --- Common sense is stupid - some dude <cite>Smackems posted [p:947635329] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>In games that actually try to focus on it and not just throw it together to add padding, yeah Good example: Minecraft, Harvest Moon Bad example: Nier Automata </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alteres 11/26/20 4:15:30 PM #30:	Doom_Art posted... It served no purpose It was utterly useless Worse than useless All of my what. --- ........the ghost in the machine... IGN: Fox, FC: 5344-2646-0982 <cite>Alteres posted [p:947635444] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Doom_Art posted... </cite> <quote>It served no purpose It was utterly useless Worse than useless</quote>All of my what. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GGuirao13 11/26/20 5:14:41 PM #31:	I like how it works in Diablo III and Path of Exile. --- Donald J. Trump--proof against government intelligence. <cite>GGuirao13 posted [p:947637320] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>I like how it works in Diablo III and Path of Exile. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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sLaCkEr408___RJ 11/26/20 5:56:01 PM #33:	The Last of Us gets pretty intense if you have t9 find items to craft during fights <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:947638670] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>The Last of Us gets pretty intense if you have t9 find items to craft during fights </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChocoboMog123 11/26/20 6:07:40 PM #34:	Crafting lets you turn generic ingredients into usable items. People like making choices, here you get to choose how to spend multiple resources in a variety of ways. It gates item progression to difficulty and story progression while also letting you make meaningful progress beforehand. In some systems, it lets you customize the outcome of the item created. Yeah, there's plenty of bad examples, but there's reasons besides game length to make a crafting system. --- "You're sorely underestimating the power of nostalgia goggles." - adjl http://www.smbc-comics.com/comics/20110218.gif <cite>ChocoboMog123 posted [p:947639039] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Crafting lets you turn generic ingredients into usable items. People like making choices, here you get to choose how to spend multiple resources in a variety of ways. It gates item progression to difficulty and story progression while also letting you make meaningful progress beforehand. In some systems, it lets you customize the outcome of the item created. Yeah, there's plenty of bad examples, but there's reasons besides game length to make a crafting system. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prismsblade 11/26/20 6:11:38 PM #35:	Oftentimes in games it's a complete afterthought. And ends up poorly implemented. Like DQ8. Theres barely a handful of items worth crafting in that. Or Xenoblade chronicles X? Gathering the material takes so long it's not worth doing during the main game. Kingdom hearts. If not for the ultimate weapons most players would never even know crafting exist in those games. Then theres most others where crafts straight up arent worth making and or are just inferior to shop, chest items overall. --- 3DS FC:3368-5403-9633 Name: Kaizer PSN: Blackkaizer <cite>Prismsblade posted [p:947639150] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Oftentimes in games it's a complete afterthought. And ends up poorly implemented. Like DQ8. Theres barely a handful of items worth crafting in that. Or Xenoblade chronicles X? Gathering the material takes so long it's not worth doing during the main game. Kingdom hearts. If not for the ultimate weapons most players would never even know crafting exist in those games. Then theres most others where crafts straight up arent worth making and or are just inferior to shop, chest items overall. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fate311 11/26/20 6:26:21 PM #36:	Only thing that comes to mind for being decent is FFXIV Prismsblade posted... Xenoblade chronicles X? Gathering the material takes so long it's not worth doing during the main game. This is the ONE thing keeping me from getting a WiiU again for XCX. The lack of online now and reward tickets as a result will SUCK for endgame grinding. --- https://imgur.com/CCG415v <cite>fate311 posted [p:947639610] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Only thing that comes to mind for being decent is FFXIV Prismsblade posted... </cite> <quote>Xenoblade chronicles X? Gathering the material takes so long it's not worth doing during the main game.</quote> This is the ONE thing keeping me from getting a WiiU again for XCX. The lack of online now and reward tickets as a result will SUCK for endgame grinding. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IMNOTRAGED 11/26/20 6:58:15 PM #37:	Crafting was pretty great in TLOU multiplayer. Added an extra component of strategy and made for some intense moments where you're trying to make a bomb or whatever while someone's trying to gun you down. --- https://imgur.com/kkm3QaD "Be ruthless with systems; be kind to people." <cite>IMNOTRAGED posted [p:947640721] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>Crafting was pretty great in TLOU multiplayer. Added an extra component of strategy and made for some intense moments where you're trying to make a bomb or whatever while someone's trying to gun you down. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trappedunderice 11/26/20 7:22:54 PM #38:	7 days to Die is good. --- Keep the change you filthy animal. <cite>trappedunderice posted [p:947641561] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>7 days to Die is good. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BakonBitz 11/26/20 7:39:33 PM #39:	It's fine when that's what the whole game revolves around. A rudimentary crafting mechanic thrown into a game that doesn't need it gets annoying though. --- Game collection: http://www.backloggery.com/bakonbitz Gaming channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVQm69J7bGScbv3_50C0dA <cite>BakonBitz posted [p:947642077] in Is craftin... [t:79136063]...</cite> <quote>It's fine when that's what the whole game revolves around. A rudimentary crafting mechanic thrown into a game that doesn't need it gets annoying though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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