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Comment on What's the biggest YouTube channel still run by just one person? in ~creative
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Comment on November 2024 Backlog Burner: Week 3 Discussion in ~games
Cannonball LinkCannonball's Bingo Card Mode: Standard Bingo! Finished 3/25 You're giving it a second chance From a studio you haven't heard of before An updated version (remake, re-release) of an older game Has...Cannonball's Bingo Card
Mode: Standard Bingo! Finished 3/25 You're giving it a second chance From a studio you haven't heard of before An updated version (remake, re-release) of an older game Has a fishing minigame Has a skill tree Has a silent protagonist Has a review score above 80 Has a time limit It’s already installed From a different country than you Uses a unique control scheme Has more than 3 words in its title ★ Wildcard
✅ Monster Hunter Wilds betaPart of a long-running series Focuses on exploration Has both combat and puzzles
✅ Pumpkin JackChosen for you by someone else Known for its legacy Uses procedural generation Has great reviews, but not your usual type Has a logical vibe Popular game you never got around to playing Has a top-down perspective
✅ IkenfellAdaptation of other media type (e.g. board game, movie) Features a mystery I've been in a bit of a funk which has resulted in less gaming in general and in me falling back on comfort games when I do play. However, I was able to make myself play a bit of Pumpkin Jack on the switch. It's a platformer with a bit of basic combat and puzzles to solve as you move through each level. I'm terrible at platformers but it's fairly forgiving and the setting is spooky-cute which suited my original plan to play it around Halloween. I particularly like the puzzle sections where you become a weird pumpkin octopus to move into tight spaces. There's nothing groundbreaking about the game but it's nice in its simplicity and theme. My single biggest complaint is that your character makes a generic grunt whenever you talk to other characters (which happens often) and it's the same sound effect every. single. time. I find it so annoying that I play with the sound turned down, which is a shame because the soundtrack is nice enough and adds some ambiance.
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Comment on Computer Airflow in ~comp
Cannonball LinkThe only concern I've heard of in set-ups like that is that having an intake right next to an exhaust might cause it to pull some of the warm air being blown out back into the case. However, that...The only concern I've heard of in set-ups like that is that having an intake right next to an exhaust might cause it to pull some of the warm air being blown out back into the case. However, that always felt like one of those things you only have to worry about in very specific circumstances and it sounds like your thermals are fine
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Comment on November 2024 Backlog Burner: Week 1 Discussion in ~games
Cannonball Link ParentI'm really hoping they work some magic on the optimization side of things but I'm also trying to be realistic about the timeframe. I'm sure they'll get it running smooth, just maybe not by...I'm really hoping they work some magic on the optimization side of things but I'm also trying to be realistic about the timeframe. I'm sure they'll get it running smooth, just maybe not by release. I'm not a fan of frame gen in general due to the lag and in this case it really made the game ugly so I turned it off. Managed a pretty stable 80-90 fps on my 7 7700/7800xt combo with the exception of electrical sandstorm hunts and running around base camp.
I LOVE that your buddy has a heart on his booty! It didn't even occur to me to try putting the markings on places other than the face. I gave mine a mustache and called him Meowrio
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Comment on November 2024 Backlog Burner: Week 1 Discussion in ~games
Cannonball Link ParentUsing magic to summon the fires of hell is not crazy far off from the main character's ability, so it might be right up your alley :) I'm stuck in a grindy section at the moment and debating if I...Using magic to summon the fires of hell is not crazy far off from the main character's ability, so it might be right up your alley :) I'm stuck in a grindy section at the moment and debating if I want to continue. I have enjoyed it so far and I've heard the ending is good, so I hope I can find the energy to push through. I believe there was a limited physical release for switch if you're concerned about it being delisted, but it's obviously more expensive than a digital copy.
I'm sorry the Wilds beta didn't work well for you. Not sure what your pc specs are but the game seemed to be more cpu bound than most if you're considering upgrades in the future. I agree with you about the palico character creator being slightly lacking - especially compared to the crazy nice version we got for our hunter! At least we got a poofier fur option this time around
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Comment on November 2024 Backlog Burner: Week 1 Discussion in ~games
Cannonball LinkCannonball's bingo card Mode: Standard Bingo! Finished 2/25 You're giving it a second chance From a studio you haven't heard of before An updated version (remake, re-release) of an older game Has...Cannonball's bingo card
Mode: Standard Bingo! Finished 2/25 You're giving it a second chance From a studio you haven't heard of before An updated version (remake, re-release) of an older game Has a fishing minigame Has a skill tree Has a silent protagonist Has a review score above 80 Has a time limit It’s already installed From a different country than you Uses a unique control scheme Has more than 3 words in its title ★ Wildcard
✅ Monster Hunter: Wilds betaPart of a long-running series Focuses on exploration Has both combat and puzzles Chosen for you by someone else Known for its legacy Uses procedural generation Has great reviews, but not your usual type Has a logical vibe Popular game you never got around to playing Has a top-down perspective
✅ IkenfellAdaptation of other media type (e.g. board game, movie) Features a mystery Off to a decent start! So far I've been playing Ikenfell on my switch. It's a good fit for many categories but I'm tentatively listing it as top-down because I play very few games with this perspective. I'm tentative about it because navigation and puzzles are all top-down, but the combat switches to a side view, so maybe it's a bit of a stretch?
You play as Maritte, an "Ordinary" (think muggle) who suddenly develops magical powers so she sets off to find her magical sister, Safina, at a Hogwarts-type school, Ikenfell. However, Safina's unleashed some sort of ancient magical something and shit's gone down at the school, so it's up to you and the friends/frenemies you make along the way to solve the mystery and save the day. It's a turn based rpg with battles and puzzles. There's a timing element you use to boost the power of your attacks, but the game also lets you adjust that setting or turn it off completely which I really appreciate. The soundtrack is banging and the pixel art is cute and surprisingly expressive. The game is, however, longer than I expected. I'm about 15 hours in and apparently still have 4 chapters to go. The basic grunt enemy battles are starting to drag so I might skip most of them at this point so I don't burn myself out. Still enjoying the game though and hope to finish it.
I also decided to use my wild card space on the Monster Hunter Wilds beta because it felt fitting. I am one of the lucky folks not getting the hilarious polygon bug (which had me cry laughing and even spawned a new art style in the community) and the game is thankfully running pretty well on my rig. I had a blast with it but they are going to have to pull off a miracle with optimizing before release because it is undeniably rough around the edges
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Cannonball LinkBeen playing Ikenfell on Switch. It's a lovely RPG/turn-based bit of pixel-y goodness. It's got puzzles plus your basic grid battle strats with little bit of quicktime event-type elements to give...Been playing Ikenfell on Switch. It's a lovely RPG/turn-based bit of pixel-y goodness. It's got puzzles plus your basic grid battle strats with little bit of quicktime event-type elements to give your moves extra oomph (however I REALLY like that you can adjust the time requirement in the settings and even remove it completely). The chapter I'm in feels like it has some unnecessary padding which is making things drag, but hopefully it's limited to this part of the story.
Also downloaded the Monster Hunter Wilds beta this afternoon and know I'm going to end up playing the heck out of it all weekend (assuming it runs okay)
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Comment on Announcing the Tildes Backlog Burner event for November 2024: Shrink your unplayed games list this coming month! in ~games
Cannonball (edited )LinkI think I'll participate this time around! My backlog isn't outrageous but I have a bad habit of playing the same 2 or 3 games and I'd like to work through more of my library. Aiming to split game...I think I'll participate this time around! My backlog isn't outrageous but I have a bad habit of playing the same 2 or 3 games and I'd like to work through more of my library. Aiming to split game time between my PC and switch since I have a similar number of unplayed games on both systems
Cannonball's bingo card (Standard/Flux)
Mode: Standard Bingo! Finished 0/25 You're giving it a second chance From a studio you haven't heard of before An updated version (remake, re-release) of an older game Has a fishing minigame Has a skill tree Has a silent protagonist Has a review score above 80 Has a time limit It’s already installed From a different country than you Uses a unique control scheme Has more than 3 words in its title ★ Wildcard Part of a long-running series Focuses on exploration Has both combat and puzzles Chosen for you by someone else Known for its legacy Uses procedural generation Has great reviews, but not your usual type Has a logical vibe Popular game you never got around to playing Has a top-down perspective Adaptation of other media type (e.g. board game, movie) Features a mystery -
Comment on Controversial opinion: I don't like "cosmetic armor" being an option in games in ~games
Cannonball (edited )Link ParentYour argument against single player games seems to be that it might confuse observers. Why should someone playing their single player run have to change how they enjoy the game just because you...Your argument against single player games seems to be that it might confuse observers. Why should someone playing their single player run have to change how they enjoy the game just because you don't like it?
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Comment on Controversial opinion: I don't like "cosmetic armor" being an option in games in ~games
Cannonball (edited )LinkThis is one of those things that you are welcome to opt out of participating in, but it really makes a huge difference for many people. I think it's important to remember that everyone has...This is one of those things that you are welcome to opt out of participating in, but it really makes a huge difference for many people. I think it's important to remember that everyone has different expectations when they play videogames, including how their characters look. Some enjoy a more realistic connection between the visual armor/build and play style, and pick sensible combos alone the lines of heavy armor and swords. Others enjoy the contrast of a scantily clad waif wielding a massive hammer. And some of us just want to be able to dress up our characters in the most goofy outfit possible without having to hamstring the build and our effectiveness at the game. Ultimately, people are playing for their own enjoyment.
Being able to visually identify opponent builds in competitive games is a fair argument. I know Monster Hunter (admittedly pve instead of pvp) lets you look at other player's sets and see the actual armor pieces being worn under the layered armor. That seems like a decent balance between in-game fashion and identifiable information
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
Cannonball LinkI finished crocheting a ghost wall hanging and I'm so pleased with how it turned out! Planning on making several more to give to friends. I think I'm going to try glow in the dark yarn for the...I finished crocheting a ghost wall hanging and I'm so pleased with how it turned out! Planning on making several more to give to friends. I think I'm going to try glow in the dark yarn for the next one
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Comment on Monster Hunter Wilds | Release date reveal trailer [Feb 28, 2025] in ~games
Cannonball LinkGAH I haven't been this excited for a game in years. Amatsu-slug-gator monster? Flaming-tailed-chicken t-rex? Chain winged elder!?! I am so here for it. Love to see a release date in less than 6...GAH I haven't been this excited for a game in years. Amatsu-slug-gator monster? Flaming-tailed-chicken t-rex? Chain winged elder!?! I am so here for it. Love to see a release date in less than 6 months. Hope they really focus on optimizing so the release version is stable
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Cannonball LinkStumbled across this symphonic arrangement of the Wellerman and it's been my earworm all weekStumbled across this symphonic arrangement of the Wellerman and it's been my earworm all week
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Comment on What small questions do you have that aren’t worth a full topic on their own? in ~talk
Cannonball Link ParentMy rental apartment is beige everything (bleh), so I lean heavily into colorful art and furniture to liven it up. It's an eclectic mix but I think it all vibes nicely. My mom gave me a few RC...My rental apartment is beige everything (bleh), so I lean heavily into colorful art and furniture to liven it up. It's an eclectic mix but I think it all vibes nicely. My mom gave me a few RC Gorman prints she cherished but couldn't keep when she moved. Other pieces are a mix my art and art my friends made, including a fun painting one of them altered to include Godzilla. I also have a few things from artists on Etsy and a couple of boho-ish prints I picked up at Society6. I'm a big fan of fiber art/wall hangings and I have a small piece from FLBERHOME over my computer area. If I had more room I'd definitely have more because I love the extra texture they bring.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
Cannonball (edited )LinkI've a hankerin' for spooky season crafts so I picked up an absolutely adorable ghost wall hanging pattern to work on. Dug out all of my crocheting stuff and found some nice, soft yarn for it....I've a hankerin' for spooky season crafts so I picked up an absolutely adorable ghost wall hanging pattern to work on. Dug out all of my crocheting stuff and found some nice, soft yarn for it. Unfortunately, the dowels I picked up are a little too short so it will take one more trip to the store
Edit: Progress so far!
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Comment on Monster Hunter Wilds | Third trailer - Lala Barina & Scarlet Forest reveal in ~games
Cannonball Link ParentDid I understand that correctly - no more gender-locked armor!? That would be fantastic news!!Did I understand that correctly - no more gender-locked armor!? That would be fantastic news!!
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Comment on Monster Hunter Wilds | Third trailer - Lala Barina & Scarlet Forest reveal in ~games
Cannonball Link ParentI'll preface this by saying I also want the tracking part of hunting to be a greater focus, but in previous games like GU and 4U all you do is wander around blindly until you stumble across the...I'll preface this by saying I also want the tracking part of hunting to be a greater focus, but in previous games like GU and 4U all you do is wander around blindly until you stumble across the monster. There aren't really any tracking elements; you just hope you can eventually memorize where they spawn so it doesn't take so long to get to them. You could also fast track by waving to the airship or popping a psychoserum which reveals the monster's location.
World at least required you to find some tracks when you hunted a monster for the first time. I would love to see an expanded version of that system (with seriously toned down scoutflies if they kept them)
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Comment on Monster Hunter Wilds | Third trailer - Lala Barina & Scarlet Forest reveal in ~games
Cannonball Link ParentYour first point was fixed in the most recent entry (Rise/Sunbreak), so hopefully they continue that with this oneYour first point was fixed in the most recent entry (Rise/Sunbreak), so hopefully they continue that with this one
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Comment on Monster Hunter Wilds | Third trailer - Lala Barina & Scarlet Forest reveal in ~games
Cannonball Link ParentOh, I'm sure it will be fine story-wise. I have a couple thousand hours between the last few games and while I know it's not really the focus for MH, I do enjoy when they deliver a halfway decent...Oh, I'm sure it will be fine story-wise. I have a couple thousand hours between the last few games and while I know it's not really the focus for MH, I do enjoy when they deliver a halfway decent plot. However, satisfying combat and super detailed environments are my main jam and it (at least initially) looks like they have pulled it off spectacularly. I am a VERY happy lance main after the recent weapon showcase
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Comment on Monster Hunter Wilds | Third trailer - Lala Barina & Scarlet Forest reveal in ~games
Cannonball LinkI am so excited for this game! Lala looks incredible! Also very happy to see hearty food making a return. Not sure I love the voice acting of the blonde in the cutscenes, but it could just feel...I am so excited for this game! Lala looks incredible! Also very happy to see hearty food making a return. Not sure I love the voice acting of the blonde in the cutscenes, but it could just feel wooden taken out of context. I just hope my computer is able to do the visuals justice. Might have to investigate a GPU upgrade before release
Hard to tell who might have editors on the backend that aren't credited. Davie504 is one that comes to mind who is generally solo in his videos barring the occasional collab