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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
Chemslayer Link ParentNot a whisper for me yet. I double checked the steam page to make sure I hadn't been dropped but I'm still there. Slow rollout indeed, I'm in USANot a whisper for me yet. I double checked the steam page to make sure I hadn't been dropped but I'm still there. Slow rollout indeed, I'm in USA
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
Chemslayer Link ParentIf you're playing on PC, and thus can get the currently-in-beta free Repentance+ DLC, they added in-game item descriptions that tell you what items/cards/runes/trinkets do. Just re-beat Mom once...If you're playing on PC, and thus can get the currently-in-beta free Repentance+ DLC, they added in-game item descriptions that tell you what items/cards/runes/trinkets do. Just re-beat Mom once and it'll unlock in the options menu.
And if you want even more in depth, the popular Enhanced Item Descriptions mod in the steam workshop does that, but also displays other information like synergies, dice rooms, sac room play counts, etc. Highly recommend, makes the need for wiki mid run obsolete. (You'll still need the wiki for like, how to unlock characters/endings/etc)
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
Chemslayer Link ParentRepentance is the biggest upgrade since rebirth, highly recommend! They added a hilarious amount of new content, and almost all of it is amazing (and some of it is Fuck You, but you've played...Repentance is the biggest upgrade since rebirth, highly recommend! They added a hilarious amount of new content, and almost all of it is amazing (and some of it is Fuck You, but you've played Isaac already so you know the gig)
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
Chemslayer LinkReally I just want Binding of Isaac 2. To clarify a bit more, I want a roguelike, as that's my favorite genre, but if I get to be picky: -- Real Time/Action based. I love a turn based roguelike...Really I just want Binding of Isaac 2.
To clarify a bit more, I want a roguelike, as that's my favorite genre, but if I get to be picky:
-- Real Time/Action based. I love a turn based roguelike too, but what I really enjoy about action-based is that physical player skill can play a real role, and that any game is technically winnable even if the RNG poops on you. A terrible run in Isaac can still be won with grit and determination; a terrible roll of the dice in Slay the Spire can end you before you have a chance.
-- Discrete math: I'd wager no one here can tell me how much damage any enemy in Hades does. But I can tell you how much damage an enemy in BoI does: half a heart, except champions which do a heart. I appreciate the readability, and I think the enforced structure forces game design balancing that isn't just changing some #'s a few percent up or down.
-- Meta-progress based on variety, not on stat grinding: a meta gameplay loop I see fairly often that I don't really enjoy is the "gather Smurfberry shards to pay at the store to unlock permanent 0.5% health Regen!". It's imo a lazy way to enforce a roguelike difficulty curve, since you are literally weaker to start until you've ground out the upgrades, and in the worst cases the game can feel outright unfair until you've put an arbitrary amount of time into earning HadesBux. I love unlocks, a key part of roguelike satisfaction IMO, but they should be focused on variety (new items/enemies/environments/challenges/etc), not on making your next runs forever a tiny bit less challenging, because that's what your natural skill improvement is for.
-- An achievable endgame: this is the least important of the bits, but this is about dream game so I get this too. I love unlocks, and checking the bits off the lists: Isaac with the post it notes, Hades with the achievements and story, Slay the Spire and it's Ascensions. But not all games work that way, either because of structure or too much stuff. As an example, Monster Train 2 (which I love) technically has a story, but it's finished relatively early and also isn't really a draw IMO, it's more background. But while it does have Ascensions and a logbook to fill out, due to how the game works there something crazy like 500 different clan combinations, which you'd have to all beat max ascension, which is at absolute bare minimum 500 runs assuming you don't lose a single game (and trust me, you will). So while pushing myself to finish that last post it or get that last romance dialogue (cmon Icarus...) feels worth while, I'm never going to complete MT2. Doesn't make it a bad game at all, but wish I could tie a little bow on it the same way I can some other games.
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Comment on What do you listen to while you’re reading? in ~books
Chemslayer LinkUsually nothing, but if I'm travelling on a plane I always have my headphones on, and I'll read while listening to my music (which tends towards rock/vocaloid/other very non-subtle sounds, but my...Usually nothing, but if I'm travelling on a plane I always have my headphones on, and I'll read while listening to my music (which tends towards rock/vocaloid/other very non-subtle sounds, but my reading brain is able to tune them out anyway)
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
Chemslayer LinkHas anyone had the opportunity to actually order the frame so far? Seems lots of people (myself included) are in the reservation queue, but I haven't had the order email yet and am curious if...Has anyone had the opportunity to actually order the frame so far? Seems lots of people (myself included) are in the reservation queue, but I haven't had the order email yet and am curious if others have or if the rollout is just real slow
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
Chemslayer LinkWell, after not receiving an email of any kind after 14 hours, I assumed I was just at the butt end of the wait-list (or that the system had lost me somehow). But waking up this morning turns out...Well, after not receiving an email of any kind after 14 hours, I assumed I was just at the butt end of the wait-list (or that the system had lost me somehow). But waking up this morning turns out I'm in the reservation queue! To be honest waiting a month or two probably wouldve been preferable, but I'm still excited to get it
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Comment on Steam Frame product page is now live in ~games
Chemslayer Link ParentI mean, I appreciate it, it means (presumably) it's a little cheaper, and the power supply is just USB-C, which I've already got plenty of. And if you don't, there's lots of good options for them...I mean, I appreciate it, it means (presumably) it's a little cheaper, and the power supply is just USB-C, which I've already got plenty of. And if you don't, there's lots of good options for them at far less than $49. I see them selling it as an add-on for people who just want the whole thing and not worry about it, but for anyone who already has one or is willing to put in the elbow-grease required to make a 2nd purchase off Amazon its a nice gift to save a little dosh
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Comment on BlizzCon discussion thread in ~games
Chemslayer Link ParentOh, while there are masochists who would try (and I've been one for other games), I would definitely play it docked with mouse, keyboard, and monitor. I was more meaning I have to figure out how...Oh, while there are masochists who would try (and I've been one for other games), I would definitely play it docked with mouse, keyboard, and monitor. I was more meaning I have to figure out how to make it work on SteamOS haha.
That being said, I would be interested in controller -first moba'ing, but that's kind of hard to do without going some kind of hybrid like 3rd person shooter, the wealth of keys on a keyboard and the precision of a mouse are just such core parts of a traditional moba mechanical experience
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Comment on BlizzCon discussion thread in ~games
Chemslayer Link ParentOoh what what not dead?? I honestly love MOBAs, I think they're my favorite genre in theory, but the actual upkeep is so all-encompassing. HotS was my favorite by far for being the nicest (no need...Ooh what what not dead?? I honestly love MOBAs, I think they're my favorite genre in theory, but the actual upkeep is so all-encompassing. HotS was my favorite by far for being the nicest (no need to carefully CS or manage a shop of 10,000 items), and I was so sad when it got put on life support. But if it's being revived I might have to figure out how to get it running on a steam deck
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Comment on Suggestions for a LAN party in ~games
Chemslayer Link ParentThis was me and my friends go-to in college (in early 2010s, so it was already dated by then). Playing a pirated version with the expansion mods (whose developers got picked up to make the...This was me and my friends go-to in college (in early 2010s, so it was already dated by then). Playing a pirated version with the expansion mods (whose developers got picked up to make the official remasters), 6-8 player FFA on giant maps. Did our one friend who was actually good at RTS's always win? Yeah. Did I consistently make 200 mamalukes and just annoy everyone? Also yes. Fantastic time, and the games are short enough you can jam several
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Comment on What is your Mandela effect moment? in ~movies
Chemslayer LinkThe popular chicken sandwich fast food Chikfila was always Chikfila, and I still refuse to acknowledge the conspiracy that it's spelled "Chickfila". Minor in any case, but while I do recognize...The popular chicken sandwich fast food Chikfila was always Chikfila, and I still refuse to acknowledge the conspiracy that it's spelled "Chickfila".
Minor in any case, but while I do recognize some others (like the fruit of the loom one), this one I feel like I'm on an island. It was stylized dammit!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Chemslayer LinkReading Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi. About a quarter in and enjoying it so far. It hasn't gotten into too much meat yet, but I am enjoying the faux-scientific explanations for Kaiju...Reading Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi. About a quarter in and enjoying it so far. It hasn't gotten into too much meat yet, but I am enjoying the faux-scientific explanations for Kaiju etc shown so far.
This is only my second Scalzi after Starter Villain last year. I don't remember it in starter villain, but at least in this book he is in love with the "witty banter"; it seems like no character can speak more than two lines without another character interrupting with a jokey joke. I do wish it was toned down a bit, both for the flow of dialogue and because it's kind of homogenizing the characters (since they all do it), but we'll see how it shakes out.
I am concerned this may have my same gripe with Starter Villain, in that the book will be too short to explore the interesting facets of the book's conceit (professional supervillainy and Kaijus, respectively). I felt like SV didn't touch on that nearly as much as I hoped, instead getting caught in doing the plot, and I feel like Kaiju is headed in a similar direction. But like I said I'm only a quarter in, so we'll see. I almost wish these books were like serial "episode of the week" type things, Scalzi seems to set up a lot of base to work with but then being just the one sorta short book isn't enough time. Curious to read his Old Mans War series later, wonder if that was a similar situation that he was able to expand.
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Comment on What are your favourite anime and/or manga? in ~anime
Chemslayer Link ParentHa I appreciated the spoiler tagging! (Which I did not open). I do already know from the general hubbub that the ending was controversial, and even know one more out-of-context detail, so I'm not...Ha I appreciated the spoiler tagging! (Which I did not open). I do already know from the general hubbub that the ending was controversial, and even know one more out-of-context detail, so I'm not quite pure. But still looking forward to figuring out myself
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Comment on What are your favourite anime and/or manga? in ~anime
Chemslayer Link ParentI will return in a few months to this! I don't read fan translations, so I still have a vol or 2 until I get to the endI will return in a few months to this! I don't read fan translations, so I still have a vol or 2 until I get to the end
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Comment on What are your favourite anime and/or manga? in ~anime
Chemslayer Link ParentOh dang I forgot about Mob Psycho for my list! The manga was fantastic, and I really appreciated the entire arc beginning to end. Also, people who say ONE's art is bad really don't know what...Oh dang I forgot about Mob Psycho for my list! The manga was fantastic, and I really appreciated the entire arc beginning to end. Also, people who say ONE's art is bad really don't know what they're talking about; he may not be as highly-detailed as some more famous artists, but his ability to show motion, mood, and expressions is great
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Comment on What are your favourite anime and/or manga? in ~anime
Chemslayer LinkOnly manga here, although I do pick which to read based a lot on hearing about the anime lol. Chainsaw Man - Violent and humorous, with high stakes and loveably awful characters. It is a massive...Only manga here, although I do pick which to read based a lot on hearing about the anime lol.
Chainsaw Man - Violent and humorous, with high stakes and loveably awful characters. It is a massive tragedy, basically a story of Denjis life going bad constantly, but the themes of a young guy trying to make his way in the world really resonate. Also, he's got big chainsaws for hands
Kaguya-Sama: Love is War - Romantic comedy that starts as a Death-Note-esque style battle of wits, but quickly abandons that premise to instead be a coming-of-age romance story with many characters, interweaving plotlines, and absurd, almost shit-post style comedy I really enjoyed. I really appreciated the characterizations, the high-school students all feel believable as actual teens, rather than adults in young bodies. Related, I really appreciated how the series handled topics like sex that were both realistic to how teens actually discuss (and sometimes do have) sex, without crossing the line into lewdness or fan-service.
Witch Hat Atelier - Very cute almost Ghibli-style story about a young girl becoming a witch, and her journeys of both self-discovery and the discovery of the world of magic. It's very cute and lighthearted, and optimistic: there are bad things that happen and bad forces trying to make those happen, but the characters find ways to solve their problems, usually by overcoming their own fears or insecurities. There's a good amount of drama and intrigue, and a heavy dose of shades-of-gray thinking about the world and how it's structured. I'm currently almost caught up with the currently available in English volumes.
Delicious in Dungeon - Fun story about delving into a dungeon, and how to best cook and eat the monsters within. Cool "realistic" cooking angle, with detailed recipes on how to best prepare and enjoy many magical creatures. But besides this plot hook, there's also a good narrative of desire, intrigue, and love. And, something I've come to appreciate: all wrapped up nicely in a completed 12 volumes!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Chemslayer Link ParentI've clocked 30 hours of STS2 so far, purely in co-op. I wanted to wait for it to be fully baked in 1.0 before I dove in, but my best friend got it on EA release and I didn't want to miss out....I've clocked 30 hours of STS2 so far, purely in co-op. I wanted to wait for it to be fully baked in 1.0 before I dove in, but my best friend got it on EA release and I didn't want to miss out.
Besides the game itself being a masterwork, the co-op is amazing, the interactions between players feel very thought out, and I appreciate that the co-op only cards both exist and seem slightly overtuned, which makes them more fun to pick and play and thus gives more of that fun working together feeling.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~talk
Chemslayer LinkI am generally an easy-to-please person, and have other cost-saving measures in my life (e-bike owner here too!), but when thinking on the question I realized one big way I save money is by...I am generally an easy-to-please person, and have other cost-saving measures in my life (e-bike owner here too!), but when thinking on the question I realized one big way I save money is by sticking to the same things for long periods of time.
This is mostly related to consumer goods (like cell phones, cookware, etc), and hobbies. For the goods, I'm someone who will get a thing (a phone for example), and then ride it into the dirt. I have essentially zero desire to upgrade for more power, or features, or etc.
For hobbies, I realized sticking with the same hobby, or small group of hobbies, allows me to invest in them over time, which pays dividends later. For example, I've been playing Magic: the Gathering for over a decade. My favorite deck right now at market price would cost me $1500, and my collection totals probably 5 times that, and that's not to count the fact I way overpaid for most of it via booster pack lottery and such. But that was paid for over years and years, and my collection is such that I could easily play another decade without paying a dime. I'm the same way with video games: I invested in a steam deck 4 years ago which continues to serve me, and I buy and play games usually for 100-200 hours each, which means I'm spending like $20/month max to upkeep this hobby. For board games, brand new my collection is probably $2k, but now I have them, and me and a group of friends could spend years playing if it came to it.
Basically, getting into a new hobby is (usually) hella expensive, but if you can keep the hobby it amortizes out, and becomes much cheaper over time. Of course, if you get a new hobby every month this math doesn't work out, but if you can get a handful to keep you fulfilled and explore depth over breadth you can fill your days with minimal pocketbook damage.
Note that despite what you see above, I am a guy that craves novelty; I'll very rarely re-read a book, or replay a non-roguelike video game. But this method still works for me, since I can enjoy different aspects of my same things over and over again
Yeah you do, all the DLC is additive (so you need all the DLC before it to play), but Repentance+ is free after that.
And no mods disable achievements after you've beaten Mom (the foot) one time. So you have to complete one run "Vanilla", but after that you can go hog wild and still get your unlocks and steam achievements