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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentIf there was an easy way to play it I would, other than emulation I can't think of any, nor am I buying a PS3 just for two games (I would also play OG Demons' Souls lol)If there was an easy way to play it I would, other than emulation I can't think of any, nor am I buying a PS3 just for two games (I would also play OG Demons' Souls lol)
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentI actually have never played the original trilogy or the PSP games, but I think I would be disappointed or very much less interested if God of War went back to fixed camera game play and only...I actually have never played the original trilogy or the PSP games, but I think I would be disappointed or very much less interested if God of War went back to fixed camera game play and only seeing what the game creators 'wanted me to see'.
I think the 3rd person over the shoulder perspective lends to some really cool narrative shots in cut scenes, and it seamlessly blends going from game to cut scenes because of it, and cut scenes are a big part of why I think a lot of people play the God of War games (or at least that's why I was interested in watching recaps of the original trilogy).
I think it's a great spin-off game idea though! Unfortunately, very few studios do smaller AA games now...
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TypicalObserver LinkI just 100% completed God of War (2018) - what a great game that was. Because I usually play FromSoftware games for difficulty, I usually play other games on a relatively easy difficulty to enjoy...I just 100% completed God of War (2018) - what a great game that was. Because I usually play FromSoftware games for difficulty, I usually play other games on a relatively easy difficulty to enjoy the story.
My goodness, I still struggled with Sigrun on the easiest difficulty of the game, it took me like 4-5 attempts to beat her with a resurrection stone. The difficulty spike between her and every other fight in the game is gargantuan, I have not seen such a stark difference in difficulty between one opponent and another in any other game before.
Regardless, this game is 100% worth playing, just for the main story alone. This is probably one of the best reboots to a series ever, and I'm already playing Ragnarok. I can't wait for Santa Monica studio to take Kratos to other realms, providing it's in their plans to do so.
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Comment on Help me enjoy Baldur's Gate 3 in ~games
TypicalObserver LinkI don't have much to contribute, but I also had a struggle of enjoying the game. I have never played table top RPGs before, and I know very little about DnD and such, so even the dice mechanic and...I don't have much to contribute, but I also had a struggle of enjoying the game. I have never played table top RPGs before, and I know very little about DnD and such, so even the dice mechanic and how actions worked was a bit confusing for me.
I tried playing the game twice and I could not get into it, but that's also probably because I tried playing the game on hard mode for both attempts.
On my most recent attempt, which I just started today funnily enough, I'm playing on the normal difficulty with a friend, and it's pretty fun so far. Not 'I can totally see why this won every award in 2023' fun, but it's been enjoyable for the 3 hours I've played it. I think if you're even able to have just one companion play through the game with you, it really makes it more enjoyable.
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Comment on The future of Veritasium in ~science
TypicalObserver LinkIn my opinion, one of the most valuable channels on YouTube there is. Derrek (founder of Veritasium) shares his thoughts with the future of the channel and his involvement in it (he mentioned that...In my opinion, one of the most valuable channels on YouTube there is. Derrek (founder of Veritasium) shares his thoughts with the future of the channel and his involvement in it (he mentioned that he will slowly be taking a lesser role to spend more and more time with family).
Thought this should be in ~science due to his contributions of informative, entertaining YouTube videos which encourage critical thinking.
I was not aware that he sold part of the company/channel to Electrify. It seems to have not been an unwise choice so far, and I hope it remains that way.
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The future of Veritasium
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Comment on Windows: Linux GPU gaming benchmarks on Bazzite in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentI don't have enough knowledge about performance patches and visibility - I just used it because it seemed wildly recommended by others on the internet and would probably be easier for a simpleton...I don't have enough knowledge about performance patches and visibility - I just used it because it seemed wildly recommended by others on the internet and would probably be easier for a simpleton like me to setup.
I think they made a good argument against rolling release for benchmarking
I never said they did not.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TypicalObserver (edited )LinkFor some reason, I was having the itching desire to 100% Portal 1. Little did I know what I got myself into. The advanced testing chambers were simple enough, and the least portals challenge was...For some reason, I was having the itching desire to 100% Portal 1.
Little did I know what I got myself into. The advanced testing chambers were simple enough, and the least portals challenge was definitely do-able with a guide.
The least steps and least time challenges however would probably take me weeks/months to complete however. I did get gold medals for 2 of the 6 for each of those challenges, and then admitted defeat and used no-clip on the console to pass the rest of the areas. This is definitely one of the harder challenges I've ever played in a video game.
I now just need to get the hidden radio transmissions, and I will finally 100% the game (although it is not legitimate because I cheated for half of the challenge rooms)
This wasn't meant to be a review of the game, because there's not much I can say about how great this game is that hasn't already been said in the 18~ years it has been out.
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Comment on Windows: Linux GPU gaming benchmarks on Bazzite in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentI watched this video yesterday, and while I do understand most of their rationale for choosing bazzite, I do wish they chose CachyOS for two reasons: I use it I think it would be meaningful to see...I watched this video yesterday, and while I do understand most of their rationale for choosing bazzite, I do wish they chose CachyOS for two reasons:
- I use it
- I think it would be meaningful to see how often rolling release and the latest updates affect performance as well. Maybe if they did a video that like even twice a year it would be good content for those who would be interested.
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Comment on Voyager 1 is about to reach one light-day from Earth in ~space
TypicalObserver Linkabsolutely crazy to me that it took almost 50 years to reach a light days worth of distance. I'm sure perhaps propulsion/orbital techniques have gotten better since then (I have no clue, just...absolutely crazy to me that it took almost 50 years to reach a light days worth of distance. I'm sure perhaps propulsion/orbital techniques have gotten better since then (I have no clue, just guessing) but just goes to show how vast 1 light year is. Would take almost 1900 years to reach 1 light year.
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Comment on Valve announces new hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Controller, and Steam Machine in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentLooking at the internals, the only thing that is swappable is the M.2 SSD - everything else is soldered on or custom designed/built, such as the motherboard. Not much you can upgrade, but I guess...Looking at the internals, the only thing that is swappable is the M.2 SSD - everything else is soldered on or custom designed/built, such as the motherboard. Not much you can upgrade, but I guess certain parts can be replaced for the same SKU if that's what you meant by 'change out most parts'
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Comment on Valve announces new hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Controller, and Steam Machine in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentYou are correct, the HDMI Forum and AMD have been having disputes over it. It is still a drawback of the Steam Machine nonetheless, hence I pointed it out.You are correct, the HDMI Forum and AMD have been having disputes over it. It is still a drawback of the Steam Machine nonetheless, hence I pointed it out.
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Comment on Valve announces new hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Controller, and Steam Machine in ~games
TypicalObserver LinkI've been waiting literal years for Valve to release a new VR headset, extremely looking forward to trying it out, just feels unwise to do redundant purchases with how precarious the job situation...I've been waiting literal years for Valve to release a new VR headset, extremely looking forward to trying it out, just feels unwise to do redundant purchases with how precarious the job situation is haha.
The controller looks great to me as well. I know a lot of people online are saying that the placements of the sticks is questionable, but I'm sure Valve has thoroughly QA'ed them with dozens and dozens of people and wouldn't have made it that way unless they got close to unanimous agreements, so I'm going to trust them on their comfort. I imagine it'll be even more comfortable than the steam deck to hold due to lightness, and it's great they're including TMR. I made a previous topic saying I was looking for a new controller, will definitely wait for reviews about this one!
The Steam Machine is I think the most questionable of the devices. Great for the console people who want a 'no fuss' gaming experience, but with lack of HDMI 2.1 support, a 8 GB VRAM GPU, and limited anti-cheat compatibility, I don't see this being a 'big screen' device that would appeal to the masses, and I doubt they would even know about the aforementioned weaknesses I just mentioned.
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Comment on Worlds 2025: T1 claim their sixth title after winning the greatest Telecom War in history in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentIf you ever need any clarification on any concepts regarding the game let me know! I have been watching and playing since 2013 so I do know a bit! I definitely agree that the quarter final games...If you ever need any clarification on any concepts regarding the game let me know! I have been watching and playing since 2013 so I do know a bit!
I definitely agree that the quarter final games were all bangers, T1 vs AL and GenG vs HLE were both World Finals tier series. I would say that this KT vs T1 series is probably the least exciting finals in recent memory, except for the 2023 T1 vs Weibo Gaming world finals, I think everyone would agree that the JDG vs T1 semi-finals for that year was the 'real finals'.
would be considered underdogs at any time
Many people speculate that Faker and friends sort of sandbag throughout most of the year due to his wrist problems and the fact his schedule is so heavy from sponsor commitments, ads, talk shows, interviews, etc. and that Worlds is the time he is the least busy, so he can focus on the game better.
Not sure how true it is, but it can make sense to a certain degree considering they've only won one LCK title together.
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Comment on Worlds 2025: T1 claim their sixth title after winning the greatest Telecom War in history in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentThat is correct! I should have said 'core roster', because the top laners have been the most interchangeable. Extremely happy for Doran, and he has always gotten way more hate than he deserved.That is correct! I should have said 'core roster', because the top laners have been the most interchangeable. Extremely happy for Doran, and he has always gotten way more hate than he deserved.
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Comment on Worlds 2025: T1 claim their sixth title after winning the greatest Telecom War in history in ~games
TypicalObserver Link ParentIt definitely wasn't the best telecom series, and personally I think the previous 3 finals were probably more exciting as well (though not by much) but I'm so glad that Bdd at least made World...It definitely wasn't the best telecom series, and personally I think the previous 3 finals were probably more exciting as well (though not by much) but I'm so glad that Bdd at least made World Finals. Probably the best performing player of the tournament and a career defining event for him. I don't think he had a single weak performance.
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Comment on Worlds 2025: T1 claim their sixth title after winning the greatest Telecom War in history in ~games
TypicalObserver LinkI posted T1s victory last year - thought I would post it this year. This is the first and likely last three-peat in League of Legends history, with T1 (previously named as SKT) faced KT Rolster...I posted T1s victory last year - thought I would post it this year. This is the first and likely last three-peat in League of Legends history, with T1 (previously named as SKT) faced KT Rolster for the League of Legends World Finals. These two organizations have a long history with each other predating LoL, dating back to their StarCraft days.
As for Faker, this is his 6th World Title, making 4 World Finals in a row with the same roster, winning 3 of them.
While they haven't seen much first place standings domestically (but almost always making second or third in every other event, other than Worlds), I would personally say this is the most dominant a team has been in the modern era of League of Legends, and it is not particularly close.
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Worlds 2025: T1 claim their sixth title after winning the greatest Telecom War in history
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TypicalObserver LinkDon't have much to add but I did get 100% completion for Hades 1 - looking forward to playing Hades 2 in the near futureDon't have much to add but I did get 100% completion for Hades 1 - looking forward to playing Hades 2 in the near future
I watched most of the fight, it looks like you did a great job! - although definitely noticed a bit of anxiety at the end (I am the same, the last part of the fights are always my worst) Were you too scared to go for some of the parry windows? I noticed that you seemed to dodge a lot of them.