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Post by Onecrazymonkey1 on Jan 15, 2020 23:10:09 GMT
all the while leaving the white frost out completely. The world doesn't always need to be on the brink of destruction in games and it's a story I often grow weary of, probably one of the few aspects I appreciated about DA2. Or including it but not leaving it neatly resolved by the end. A distantly encroaching apocalypse is the sort of thing that really helps sell a setting ultimately devoid of hope, where the characters have to cling to each other and protect whatever warmth and kindness they find while it still exists, because nothing lasts forever . The kind of threat that just can't be thought, and that brings desperate and insane people to extreme and futile measures to try to avert it, making life even harder on everyone else. That's how I thought of the White Frost for the entire story up until the end of the games when it's suddenly turned into a test of Ciri's personal resolve and conquered immediately anyway. Which is nice, because I like Ciri and it makes me proud to see her dedicate herself wholly to something so worthy and selfless knowing that it might be a one-way-trip. But it's also kind of cheating on the promise of the Witcher setting for huge systematic and environmental problems facing the world to be just... fixable, simply by being a good person. In my mind the oncoming ice age was a challenge to the different peoples Geralt has defended to try to make it to the end without forsaking everything good and honorable and turning into monstrous cynics like the Aen Elle elves have. Not just to find the right magical trick to stop the end of the world. The image of the white frost you mention would’ve been much more preferable for me. I would've also been satisfied with the white frost end if it was only implied Ciri would use her powers to find other worlds and try to help as many people as she could escape. In that way the ending might not be the perfect happy end some people usually look for but it would be one that leaves hope for new and better beginnings. I do love Ciri and her maturation into the type of self-sacrificing person she became in the end, especially when all the trials she dealt with would’ve probably left most jaded, it’s just a shame that I couldn’t help but think the ending they chose for the white frost felt a bit Disneyfied? Especially, since like you mentioned that a systematic and environmental disaster being stopped by virtue of being a good person feels kind of like cheating. While I don't necessarily like drama and sadness just for the sake of it, I don't think I care for overly perfect endings either. Which is one of the reasons I usually prefer killing off my warden in DAO.
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Post by Noxluxe on Jan 15, 2020 23:59:26 GMT
The image of the white frost you mention would’ve been much more preferable for me. I would've also been satisfied with the white frost end if it was only implied Ciri would use her powers to find other worlds and try to help as many people as she could escape. In that way the ending might not be the perfect happy end some people usually look for but it would be one that leaves hope for new and better beginnings. I do love Ciri and her maturation into the type of self-sacrificing person she became in the end, especially when all the trials she dealt with would’ve probably left most jaded, it’s just a shame that I couldn’t help but think the ending they chose with the white frost felt a bit Disneyfied? Especially, since like you mentioned that a systematic and environmental disaster being stopped by virtue of being a good person feels kind of like cheating. While I don't necessarily like drama and sadness just for the sake of it, I don't think I care for overly perfect endings either. Which is one of the reasons I usually prefer killing off my warden in DAO. Not to mention that it comes completely out of left field. Eredin is defeated and Ciri and everyone else Geralt cares about who survived the final battle are theoretically safe, which is all that really matters to the player. It's already a great victory and badass climax, and it isn't so much undercut as.... distracted?... by Ciri and Avallach being way over there in that tower trying to save the world from the White Frost too all of a sudden. Couldn't/shouldn't that have waited until Ciri was as rested and centered - and warmly dressed - as possible? And even then it'd be one thing if she was going on a lengthy quest that might take the rest of her natural life with us never knowing if she was successful or not. Or if all she managed to do was stave it off for a significant amount of time. But no, she just pops right over to where the White Frost lives and wipes it out like Geralt clearing a drowner nest, and is back in time for the epilogue a few weeks or months later without a scratch, having saved the multiverse. It's not all bad, of course. Him getting to tell her that he understands and appreciates what she's about to do and that he'll be waiting for her to return when she's done is beautiful. Especially because that selfless heroic streak is something she definitely got from him and no-one else. Emhyr can yammer about being her father all he likes, but the girl heedlessly throwing herself into danger to save the world because she just can't help herself is Geralt's daughter through and through. But yeah, the whole thing strikes a bit too close to "And they all lived happily ever after" for comfort, when the entire point of the franchise is to subvert those ideas with gritty realism. It's a bit easier to swallow if she dies in the attempt, and the loss of her life balances the miracle out somewhat. I've said it before and I'll say it again: tragedy is just incredibly underused in RPGs.
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Post by vonuber on Jan 16, 2020 0:15:22 GMT
Elves! (I used to play as High Elves in Warhammer 5th Edition, like 25 years ago.. those were the (expensive) days. This is blatantly a massive nostalgia fest for me).
I'm not sure the game knows what a 'close victory' is, to be honest:
The civil wars between Elves is a tragedy..
.. well until you start throwing magic around, then it's hilariously good fun.
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Post by Curious Crow on Jan 16, 2020 0:33:08 GMT
Played Emily is Away too. It was pretty good but it made me miss MSN something fierce. Did give me introduction to some dope artists so that's good.
Tried Blasphemous and it looks pretty good but wasn't in the mood to git gud. Then World to the West but the control scheme was annoying me, so leaving it for later.
Finally Coteries of New York.
Started with a Ventrue named Vivian and decided to take the blade to the neck, since I felt like I failed scoring a perfect score because I called the bloke a "Pigheaded fuck-boy". So tried another Ventrue named Clarissa (cuz she so smart) and was kinda pissed to learn that you can't score perfect. Which is annoying, since you can be the most docile little doe and then boom game forces you to give sass and suddenly you're a mouthy little brat who deserves to be cut down. Literally. Bah! But hey, got a new death for her as they chopped her legs off. Nice. Thus Cynthia is born. Who is basically Vivian but I touched C when writing the name and Cynthia is such a lovely name... I keep reading tamed hawk as tanned hawk and it's hilarious to me. "Pigheaded fuck-boy" was my choice of insult as well, since it's delightfully petty. And his "HEY. Language!" is hilarious to me. So might at least get a chuckle out of her death sentence. Stopped the run on the choice where I usually die. She's probably going to live but I was feeling so sassy and wanted her docile.
So started a new run as the most sassiest of sasses, the Brujah. Meet (Victor) Valentine. Granted his name was just Valentine, but some people are referred to by their last names? Right? Anyways, Valentine was not in the mood for this crap and sassed his way into being staked. Twice. Then flipped the double bird as he was bailed out of his predicament. Playing him as a mouthy punk who likes pushing the edge, but is fairly solid if you can stand his sass. Prefers talking things out but wont hesitate to throw a punch as well. Confrontational and cocky, but will absolutely hightail it if he doesn't like the odds. Basically a mouthy little twat and I love him. Made it to night 14 and have finished the Gangrel quest line, some side stuff and am working on befriending the Nosferatu. Having loads of fun with the game as well, alas the bed summons. So signing out and Curious Crow is away.
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Post by saandrig on Jan 16, 2020 9:11:02 GMT
While not exactly 'today' I did get a chance to pop in for some BF 2. The game hasn't downloaded yet so all I have basically gotten to do is the 'Arcade' bit...which the only scenario playing for that was Starkiller defense...as the First Order. Which is annoying that you could not do it from the perspective of the Resistance too and switch. Still so far Kylo Ren is hella fun to play. And hopefully it will be fully downloaded by tommorow. I can recommend you try the Starfighter mode. It's not the most populated, but the visuals alone should be checked out if nothing else.
Ewok Hunt - another personal favorite of mine. You don't level your troops in it though. It's a sort of a survival mode, not too long, but quite fun. You start either as an Ewok or a Stormtrooper in the night of Endor (or the moon of Endor, whatever, you Star Wars fact checking nazis). The Ewoks have night vision and see everything perfectly. The Stormtroopers rely on their flashlight (batteries need recharging). Every Stormtrooper that dies respawns as an Ewok. So, depending on what you are, you either wait for rescue and run for the shuttle to evac or hunt down the other players.
Co Op - it's what I sink the most time in lately. Four players playing the objective (Defend or Attack) against hordes of AI enemies. It sounds simple, but is a pretty tough mode. The only times I could win in the first Defend phase was when I got another 3 good players on my side and it was quite the challenge still. If you end up with 2-3 newbies/no skill players, odds are you will lose the Attack in phase 1 and be pushed through all Defense phases rather quick. But that doesn't matter, because you still get both long and short games and level your toons and weapons. Remember - damage done is what raises your level and points. Kills and such act as small multipliers and go toward weapon unlocks. Downside of Co Op as of now - no Original Trilogy maps and the NPC enemies can still shoot at you even when they are supposed to be disabled (a bug). Which is why saber heroes got it tough.
The PvP modes can be rather punishing for a new player and you will struggle to get kills and stay alive at first. It's usually Objective based, but about 80% of the population never plays the Objective.
Don't try to play too much with vehicles - they are hilariously broken in all kinds of manner.
Some abilities are much better than others, some classes are way too strong, but nothing stops you from just doing whatever you like, gimped or not.
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Post by colfoley on Jan 16, 2020 9:16:48 GMT
While not exactly 'today' I did get a chance to pop in for some BF 2. The game hasn't downloaded yet so all I have basically gotten to do is the 'Arcade' bit...which the only scenario playing for that was Starkiller defense...as the First Order. Which is annoying that you could not do it from the perspective of the Resistance too and switch. Still so far Kylo Ren is hella fun to play. And hopefully it will be fully downloaded by tommorow. I can recommend you try the Starfighter mode. It's not the most populated, but the visuals alone should be checked out if nothing else.
Ewok Hunt - another personal favorite of mine. You don't level your troops in it though. It's a sort of a survival mode, not too long, but quite fun. You start either as an Ewok or a Stormtrooper in the night of Endor (or the moon of Endor, whatever, you Star Wars fact checking nazis). The Ewoks have night vision and see everything perfectly. The Stormtroopers rely on their flashlight (batteries need recharging). Every Stormtrooper that dies respawns as an Ewok. So, depending on what you are, you either wait for rescue and run for the shuttle to evac or hunt down the other players.
Co Op - it's what I sink the most time in lately. Four players playing the objective (Defend or Attack) against hordes of AI enemies. It sounds simple, but is a pretty tough mode. The only times I could win in the first Defend phase was when I got another 3 good players on my side and it was quite the challenge still. If you end up with 2-3 newbies/no skill players, odds are you will lose the Attack in phase 1 and be pushed through all Defense phases rather quick. But that doesn't matter, because you still get both long and short games and level your toons and weapons. Remember - damage done is what raises your level and points. Kills and such act as small multipliers and go toward weapon unlocks. Downside of Co Op as of now - no Original Trilogy maps and the NPC enemies can still shoot at you even when they are supposed to be disabled (a bug). Which is why saber heroes got it tough.
The PvP modes can be rather punishing for a new player and you will struggle to get kills and stay alive at first. It's usually Objective based, but about 80% of the population never plays the Objective.
Don't try to play too much with vehicles - they are hilariously broken in all kinds of manner.
Some abilities are much better than others, some classes are way too strong, but nothing stops you from just doing whatever you like, gimped or not.
vehicles are broken yet starfighter mode is broken? Lots of interesting thoughts and things to try though. Might try out SF mode...though really my biggest concern at first is to try finding something easy so I can get used to the controls, attack, dodge, block before diving into it. HvV also looks fun.
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Post by DragonKingReborn on Jan 16, 2020 9:43:26 GMT
More Red Dead Redemption 2; Picked up a couple of items for fellow gang members; a pocket mirror for Molly and crime novel for Hosea. Helped out a homeless drunk who'd lost everything when the bank repossessed his house after he couldn't find work, only to discover... He'd previously worked in hunting down and returning escaped slaves...felt dirty, then looked down on him with pity as he scrambled about in the dirt, wailing about how his life was meant to be "more". Random screenshot Also collected a couple of debts for Strauss. Arthur's distaste for 'usury' continues to be amusing. Some 'famous' fisherman wants me to catch fish for him so he can stuff and sell them. Seems important enough to ignore whatever Dutch wants me to do.
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Post by saandrig on Jan 16, 2020 10:10:17 GMT
vehicles are broken yet starfighter mode is broken? Lots of interesting thoughts and things to try though. Might try out SF mode...though really my biggest concern at first is to try finding something easy so I can get used to the controls, attack, dodge, block before diving into it. HvV also looks fun. Starfighters are not vehicles, you land lover!!!
All kinds of tanks, AT-ST, STAP, etc. are glitchy, deal weak damage, get stuck too often, rubber band and even with a controller are not so easy to aim with.
You should start with Arcade and Co Op for a few games in order to handle the controls...and play with a Hero, because you won't have another chance for it outside HvV Point farmers always hog them early in the other PvP modes and just stick to them, avoiding dangerous situations.
On the HvV matter - it's fun, but you will die a lot before leveling up your toons. Stuff like "parrying" saber attacks is something you might notice being done against you by veteran players. It's not a game feature, but more of a player found glitch-used-as-feature which massively turns the tables. One veteran can beat four saber spamming newbies by just using "this easy trick everyone hates".
Learn to use your Dodge/Evade, especially as a Hero/Villain. Move even when shooting and learn to aim on the run. Get used to keep an eye on the minimap as it gives red indicators for where the action is or where the enemy will appear from.
The Heavy class is a very good starting option and a choke point champ. The Officer is a weak fighter, but powerful if you can utilize it in a team. The Assault is decent and fun with certain builds, but needs more skill than the Heavy. The Specialist (Sniper) is somewhat niche - the game overall doesn't offer a lot of secure sniping positions and everyone always moves all the time. While sniping is decent in Co Op and Arcade, in PvP it's easy to be countered and often useless. A good sniper can get kills from a distance, but even an idle Officer will probably farm more points in the same time frame.
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Post by vonuber on Jan 16, 2020 14:48:35 GMT
Jesus. I might be in love.
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Jan 16, 2020 18:14:20 GMT
I got my 30th fate in Return to the Obra Dinn, and am panicking a little wondering how on earth I'll figure out the other 28 with no new information.
Loving the game tho, it's one big logic puzzle
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Post by LadyofNemesis on Jan 16, 2020 21:18:37 GMT
Guild Wars 2
my little Sylvari Guardian is slowly rising in level, currently I'm lvl. 27 (I think) so a few more levels and I can continue the personal story also got a really pretty chest armor piece after doing a portion of the personal story today part of this set > it's called the Arbonist armor and is the tier1 cultural armor for Sylvari
I've also finished up a few more areas, among which the Human starting area, Norn racial city and am currently doing the Norn starting area after that I think I'll tackle either the Asura or Charr starting area
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Post by Obsidian Gryphon on Jan 16, 2020 22:03:46 GMT
Swtor It was the Imperial Agent chance to get out to play yesterday. I chose to be more flirty and easy for the new toon. I chose the opposite for the old one so she didn't have notches on her bedroom post like the new one. One good thing about the agent; she can cloak and bypass the mobs. The baaaaaaad thing about this; when cutscenes occurred, she's put at the entrance of the room, just in sight of mobs I didn't clear. I went right up to the NPC in the room but when cutscene ended, a firefight broke out. I'm not certain how weak the newbie players (who're likely FTP) are but some of them seemed to be as weak as my initial toons back in 2011. On my way running through the path to target area, I was preparing to bypass one lot of mobs blocking the pathway as I saw another player fighting them. I saw however, his companion was nowhere to be seen and his hp was just a sliver. Just as I reached him and before I could heal, he went down so I cleared the group. He popped up again, resus on the spot, and I saw he was planetary level. Either his gear is low par (didn't do heroics or his companion was set to attack mode not heal) or he failed to CC since he's a sor too that would account for his going down from ordinary mobs. Or he forgot his companion. I know I set my companion to passive sometimes, forgot about it and then failed to get them active on time when I encountered mobs. I went on and decided to clear the harder jedi patrolling the path (I would have steer around the mob) since I knew he's going the same way so I might as well save him from another death; the repair costs can be expensive if you die too often. He was nice and said thanks. I didn't offer to 'babysit' him. If he wanted help, he would have asked.
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Post by House Targaryen on Jan 16, 2020 22:47:45 GMT
Jesus. I might be in love. She's hot. What game is that from?
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Post by House Targaryen on Jan 16, 2020 22:53:35 GMT
Updated Fallout 4 with the current patch which I delayed for a while. I hadn't played that current character since early December. I hate playing catch up. Maybe start a new game since that character level 90 something. But I really like that character. Perhaps I'll browse Nexus and see if there are any new mods or updates out. But then again I have two games going in the Dragon Age series.
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Gave World to the West another go and got to chapter 5 this time around. The music is super charming, the characters cute but the controls were a bit frustrating. But then again, everything else was frustrating today. So decided to call it quits for the day.
Loaded up Coteries of New York. So finished the main story. Found the ending kinda rushed which was sad because the main story was pretty interesting. Got the gist of the ending but had a hard time following the dialogue. But outside of that it the game was quite enjoyable. Worth it for the side character missions and I only completed Tamika's route, but got pretty close with D'Angelo. Didn't touch the other two so got that waiting for me.
So loaded up Cynthia and made her beg for mercy. Or well made her beg to not have to beg for mercy. And both were granted. Or well, kinda. She kept her head and legs at least. Went for Agathons quest line this time and so far so good. Also doing D'Angelo on the side, if I get his friendship, good, if not, well shucks.
Despite her attempts to be cordial and docile she did end up succumbing to the beast and devoured some poor schmuck. But that what's happen when you are a picky little eater and unlucky during hunts. Like the only meals she's kept down is the third bottle at the party, the fellow at the start and that poor schmuck in the alley. All others and it's vomit time. Granted also been using powers more with her. So. She got hungry quick.
Decided to call it quits there for a day, since the stupid voice in my head wanted a redo and the smart one said "You've gone through the beginning thrice >:C That's enough!". So gonna wait 'till tomorrow when the stupid voice is asleep. But had a fair amount of fun today, so that was nice.
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Post by vonuber on Jan 16, 2020 23:01:54 GMT
She's hot. What game is that from? Er.. It's Lara Croft.
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Post by azarhal on Jan 17, 2020 0:48:48 GMT
Surviving Mars.
My latest colony looks much better. Got a few colonists, waiting for the 10 Sol to get more because I got business to run.
Saying that, I feel like the game objective is basically to get colonists on it Mars...I'm kinda getting bored already.
Maybe I'll just replay the Deus Ex series...all of them, even The Fall. (it's like the only shooters I own).
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Post by melbella on Jan 17, 2020 2:04:50 GMT
Finished up Wandering in the Dark and helped Keira get her magic lamp. Was able to get past all the hounds and portal sealing the first attempt. Forgot I also had to fight one of the Hunters who stayed behind and then the turd called up yet more hounds to help his sorry ass. But, got through that the first time as well. Note: upon reloading where I'd left off the time before, I meditated so that a couple of very useful decoctions were available once again.
Found and took out the second golem! It was an optional "guarded treasure" location on the way to get the lamp. Also got another magic doohickey for dispelling illusions.
After finally exiting the caves and parting ways with Keira, Geralt headed north toward Crow's Perch. He decided he'd rather take his chances with the so-called baron than head to some filthy swamp to look for crones. I think Roach is still parked at Keira's house so he's walking. Stopped in Oreton to sell stuff and play a round of cards. Dang trader played both Natalis and Thaler and all he gave me was Regis, who for some reason doesn't have any special powers.
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Post by colfoley on Jan 17, 2020 4:17:06 GMT
vehicles are broken yet starfighter mode is broken? Lots of interesting thoughts and things to try though. Might try out SF mode...though really my biggest concern at first is to try finding something easy so I can get used to the controls, attack, dodge, block before diving into it. HvV also looks fun. Starfighters are not vehicles, you land lover!!!
All kinds of tanks, AT-ST, STAP, etc. are glitchy, deal weak damage, get stuck too often, rubber band and even with a controller are not so easy to aim with.
You should start with Arcade and Co Op for a few games in order to handle the controls...and play with a Hero, because you won't have another chance for it outside HvV Point farmers always hog them early in the other PvP modes and just stick to them, avoiding dangerous situations.
On the HvV matter - it's fun, but you will die a lot before leveling up your toons. Stuff like "parrying" saber attacks is something you might notice being done against you by veteran players. It's not a game feature, but more of a player found glitch-used-as-feature which massively turns the tables. One veteran can beat four saber spamming newbies by just using "this easy trick everyone hates".
Learn to use your Dodge/Evade, especially as a Hero/Villain. Move even when shooting and learn to aim on the run. Get used to keep an eye on the minimap as it gives red indicators for where the action is or where the enemy will appear from.
The Heavy class is a very good starting option and a choke point champ. The Officer is a weak fighter, but powerful if you can utilize it in a team. The Assault is decent and fun with certain builds, but needs more skill than the Heavy. The Specialist (Sniper) is somewhat niche - the game overall doesn't offer a lot of secure sniping positions and everyone always moves all the time. While sniping is decent in Co Op and Arcade, in PvP it's easy to be countered and often useless. A good sniper can get kills from a distance, but even an idle Officer will probably farm more points in the same time frame.
In BF 2... I am surprised it actually downloaded and I was able to play it last night afterall and this game is going to be an...interesting experience by and large it looks like. Started off with a couple rounds of the Arcade and found it interesting that you can go through little individual 'scenarios' too that are set up, sort of renacting stuff from the movies. Only did one of them so far given that there does not seem to be a lot there but I should work through them all...eventually. Also played around with Rey on Crait in the Arcade and Obi-Wan. Rey might not be that good of a character it seems I have a hard time controling her saber rush and her fighting style does not actually seem to match her...Obi-Wan all three of his abilities are cool...oh and I do actually really like Rey's other two abilities. (As an aside I am pissed her TLJ outfit was locked behind a preorder) After so much time with the Witcher and Assassin's Creed Odyssey it is really off putting for a game without melee combat to not have a 'light' attack and a 'heavy' attack for the saber weapons. It really makes things a lot more fun when you are not mashing the same button over and over again...but there are still the abilities dodge and stuff so a lot to keep in mind so it still might be descent and I do understand since it was probably built around Blaster combat...just not ideal. Then I ran around and did some fun with the MP starfighter stuff...and I stunk on ice for alot of it and had a lot of trouble and ran around. Still my team did win two of the games I did and I did a descent job playing the objectives blowing away an Imperial Cruiser. Bit off putting that they seemed to take away the dodge button that I think was in the original game, so its a bit of a panic attack anytime a missle approaches me...yet everyone can dodge mine. Still its a mode that seems to have a lot of promise given it seems each map has its own objectives. Finished off with some of the campaign. I had a nasty feeling this game did not allow for manual saves...and it doesen't. It was also a fun but annoying little bit running around as the droid, the ducts were way too dark. So why I quoted you Saandrig couple of questions: 1 Just what are the credits good for? Seems you don't have to buy anything in the game. 2. How do you 'level your toons'? Seems all the heroes are already unlocked for me and so does just playing as them in any game mode work or are there are only some that count? 3. What does leveling even do for your character...and I guess what is the chance I get to play as the hero I want to out on MP and level them and not be stuck playing as Darth Maul...or Lando? Or is it more random?
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Post by House Targaryen on Jan 17, 2020 6:43:47 GMT
Fallout 4 Did some radiant quest from Preston, well picking up where I left off by finishing them and then the twit assigns me more of them. Finished doing some of the Brotherhood quests like recruiting Dr. Li back into the fold and finding out who was stealing supplies from the Brotherhood at the airport. Tracked that bugger down and executed him for feeding the abominations precious supplies. I may end up making a new character tomorrow, found a Daenerys preset. Well Clarke, this is going to end one way. Barret .50 cal at point blank range. I miss playing a game with guns
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Post by Obsidian Gryphon on Jan 17, 2020 8:31:57 GMT
Swtor Played more Imp Agent. Kaliyo is conflicting. She pendulums fast. For example; she's happy when an opportunity comes up that offers great returns for the Empire and the agent chose it. Then she's unhappy when the agent took the required action to keep the NPC alive. Meh. Whatever Kaliyo.
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Post by saandrig on Jan 17, 2020 8:48:57 GMT
So why I quoted you Saandrig couple of questions: 1 Just what are the credits good for? Seems you don't have to buy anything in the game. 2. How do you 'level your toons'? Seems all the heroes are already unlocked for me and so does just playing as them in any game mode work or are there are only some that count? 3. What does leveling even do for your character...and I guess what is the chance I get to play as the hero I want to out on MP and level them and not be stuck playing as Darth Maul...or Lando? Or is it more random? Credits are used to buy cosmetic stuff - skins and emotes. If you have the Celebration edition, then you should have all cosmetics unlocked, so credits are useless until new stuff is made available to buy...I think.
You level your toons by doing damage/playing Objectives in the game modes (not sure if Arcade counts, never checked). Damage=experience points. Every level of your toon gives you a point you can spend on a Star card upgrade (4 upgrades per card). As you level up, new Star Cards get unlocked for the toon. You can have maximum of 3 Star Cards equipped on a toon, but you can change them during a match.
Star Cards and toon level are shared between the same class (an Assault droid, Assault clone trooper, Assault Stormtrooper, Assault Rebel all share your progress with the class). Heroes are individual and need to be leveled on their own.
Star Cards either upgrade an ability you have for your class, replace it with a completely new one or act as a Passive (like faster Battle points, more Health, etc). The first Star Cards are unlocked at level 2 and then at 5, etc. A Star Card build can completely change a class. The Sniper can become melee focused close quarters specialist, etc. An Officer can be an area denial expert, a healer/buff focused or just a Battle points hog. The Assault can be more ranged or more melee. A Heavy can be a mortar, a tank, a machine gun maniac. Each Hero can be tweaked to excel at certain areas. You can't completely change their abilities, but can buff them or slightly alter their behavior.
All Heroes are unlocked (it wasn't so when the game launched). Depending on the mode, you can use them under certain conditions.
For HvV mode, you pick a Hero and play. Unless someone else picked it before you, then you pick someone else and pick again each time you respawn. In Co Op, Galactic Assault and Capital Supremacy you have Heroes of the appropriate era on each side (you can't get Dooku during a map of the Original Trilogy or in the Sequel Trilogy). You need 4000 Battle points to be able to unlock them and only one Hero of the same character can be in play at the same time (one Dooku, one Palpatine, etc.). So if all Heroes are on the field, you can't grab one until someone dies and makes it available.
Leveling Heroes in MP like Galactic Assault and Capital Supremacy is tough and almost impossible if you don't know what you are doing. Go for HvV and Co Op for that. Co Op is also a great place to level up everything and unlock new weapons and weapon mods.
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Post by colfoley on Jan 17, 2020 8:57:08 GMT
So why I quoted you Saandrig couple of questions: 1 Just what are the credits good for? Seems you don't have to buy anything in the game. 2. How do you 'level your toons'? Seems all the heroes are already unlocked for me and so does just playing as them in any game mode work or are there are only some that count? 3. What does leveling even do for your character...and I guess what is the chance I get to play as the hero I want to out on MP and level them and not be stuck playing as Darth Maul...or Lando? Or is it more random? Credits are used to buy cosmetic stuff - skins and emotes. If you have the Celebration edition, then you should have all cosmetics unlocked, so credits are useless until new stuff is made available to buy...I think.
You level your toons by doing damage/playing Objectives in the game modes (not sure if Arcade counts, never checked). Damage=experience points. Every level of your toon gives you a point you can spend on a Star card upgrade (4 upgrades per card). As you level up, new Star Cards get unlocked for the toon. You can have maximum of 3 Star Cards equipped on a toon, but you can change them during a match.
Star Cards and toon level are shared between the same class (an Assault droid, Assault clone trooper, Assault Stormtrooper, Assault Rebel all share your progress with the class). Heroes are individual and need to be leveled on their own.
Star Cards either upgrade an ability you have for your class, replace it with a completely new one or act as a Passive (like faster Battle points, more Health, etc). The first Star Cards are unlocked at level 2 and then at 5, etc. A Star Card build can completely change a class. The Sniper can become melee focused close quarters specialist, etc. An Officer can be an area denial expert, a healer/buff focused or just a Battle points hog. The Assault can be more ranged or more melee. A Heavy can be a mortar, a tank, a machine gun maniac. Each Hero can be tweaked to excel at certain areas. You can't completely change their abilities, but can buff them or slightly alter their behavior.
All Heroes are unlocked (it wasn't so when the game launched). Depending on the mode, you can use them under certain conditions.
For HvV mode, you pick a Hero and play. Unless someone else picked it before you, then you pick someone else and pick again each time you respawn. In Co Op, Galactic Assault and Capital Supremacy you have Heroes of the appropriate era on each side (you can't get Dooku during a map of the Original Trilogy or in the Sequel Trilogy). You need 4000 Battle points to be able to unlock them and only one Hero of the same character can be in play at the same time (one Dooku, one Palpatine, etc.). So if all Heroes are on the field, you can't grab one until someone dies and makes it available.
Leveling Heroes in MP like Galactic Assault and Capital Supremacy is tough and almost impossible if you don't know what you are doing. Go for HvV and Co Op for that. Co Op is also a great place to level up everything and unlock new weapons and weapon mods.
Thanks! I'll have to keep an eye on if they can be levelled up for Arcade. So if credits are for cosmetics then what are weapons and mods for? Just by playing the game? Good advice on co op...probably will be doing a fair bit of that lol.
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