I've been playing a few more rounds of this over the last couple of nights (just single-player so far). A question I have that I'm hoping some of the more-experienced players here could help...
I've been playing a few more rounds of this over the last couple of nights (just single-player so far).
A question I have that I'm hoping some of the more-experienced players here could help answer: how do you recognize when you're having a "good run"? I've played quite a few other roguelike-style games, but I don't feel like I have a good handle on when things are going well or not in RoR2.
Are there certain items that you look to find early to feel like you're set up to do well? Finishing stages by a certain time? Something else?
I'm not pro at the game but with the commando having some boosted attack speed (common syringe object), some crit-related object, the ukulele (will make some electric arcs between enemies) could...
I'm not pro at the game but with the commando having some boosted attack speed (common syringe object), some crit-related object, the ukulele (will make some electric arcs between enemies) could be a great start !
But I would say, on the early stages, explore a lot (but quick so the difficulty does not raise much), and find a lot of items ! Also use shrines if you have faith in your luck !
The more you'll play and the more you'll see which builds are the most effective (:
I think it will depend on your character. One thing I did was look at the achievements for each of the characters and strive towards completing them. In general, the first few stages I get 2-3...
I think it will depend on your character. One thing I did was look at the achievements for each of the characters and strive towards completing them. In general, the first few stages I get 2-3 items and then hit up the teleporter. Once I get to stage 5, rarer items are more readily available.
Loader is my favorite class as the mobility is unparalleled to other characters. You can look up a tier guide for each character to see what items gel well with their capabilities and which you should avoid.
I think a good run is subjective based on what you are trying to do. But in general, if I get to a point where I feel like a god that can't be killed, I am satisfied with the run. Sometimes this is a 30+ minute run.
For me, everything boils down to two categories: durability and damage. The former lets you live longer but taking more punishment, the latter by killing things faster before they can do damage to...
For me, everything boils down to two categories: durability and damage. The former lets you live longer but taking more punishment, the latter by killing things faster before they can do damage to you.
For me, the more durability the better. Damage is great, but you can't do damage if you're dead. So a good start for me involves getting a few teddy bears, topaz broaches, maybe a portable shield, and red meat (or other healing). A few teddy bears makes a huge difference.
The damage side is more character specific, but attack rate helps all of them, as does crits.
Also, if you have the artifact of Command, you can play with items and figure out what works best. Then when you play without it you know what to keep an eye out for.
The run is going well as long as you feel stronger than the mobs that are spawning, like you can clear them fairly quickly. Since they continue to get more difficult with time, this can change...
The run is going well as long as you feel stronger than the mobs that are spawning, like you can clear them fairly quickly. Since they continue to get more difficult with time, this can change rather fast if you hang out in one stage for too long. If you feel really underpowered, like the mobs just keep growing and it's hard to keep them to a manageable number, it's pretty hard to come back from that, and you're probably toast.
On the first few stages, you don't need to grab every item, especially if you're not earning money quickly. Prioritize multi-shops, large chests, and any chests that are near the teleporter, then try again at the next stage. The fourth stage is worth taking a bit more time on, because all of the multi-shop terminals there have green items. On the fifth stage and later, I usually rush the boss and use whatever money I have after to grab items, then get out. On monsoon, I try to reach the fourth stage by roughly 14 minutes.
Which items are best depends a bit on the survivor, but as matthieu and Omnicrola mention, ukuleles, topaz brooches, and teddy bears are pretty universally great. I would add guillotines as well--get one guillotine early if you can. Having some good crowd control items like the uke or will-o'-the-wisp is essential or it will take too long clearing enemies and they'll get out of control. Sometimes the RNG just robs you on items and you will feel weak no matter how well you played, and even a great run can be cut short by some nonsense. If your run exceeds the two hour mark, I'd say you have acheived diety status.
Wow there's a lot of stuff they crammed into that release. I've enjoyed playing through early access, their core gameplay is solid. The stuff they've been adding on top of it is just icing. Since...
Wow there's a lot of stuff they crammed into that release. I've enjoyed playing through early access, their core gameplay is solid. The stuff they've been adding on top of it is just icing. Since they added Artifacts I've almost always used the Artifact of Command and just spoiled myself.
Can't wait to explore all their ??? additions this evening!
It looks like they tried to tweak out the Immortal God stage players reach when they collect enough items. I'm also stoked about there being an endgame. There's too much to comment on, but it all...
It looks like they tried to tweak out the Immortal God stage players reach when they collect enough items.
I'm also stoked about there being an endgame. There's too much to comment on, but it all looks great.
I absolutely loved the first episode and the two OSTs are really a good fit for the game. The switch to the 3D is really well done ! I enjoyed it a lot on their free weekend, it is sitting at the...
I absolutely loved the first episode and the two OSTs are really a good fit for the game. The switch to the 3D is really well done ! I enjoyed it a lot on their free weekend, it is sitting at the top on my wihlist now ! (:
I've been playing a few more rounds of this over the last couple of nights (just single-player so far).
A question I have that I'm hoping some of the more-experienced players here could help answer: how do you recognize when you're having a "good run"? I've played quite a few other roguelike-style games, but I don't feel like I have a good handle on when things are going well or not in RoR2.
Are there certain items that you look to find early to feel like you're set up to do well? Finishing stages by a certain time? Something else?
I'm not pro at the game but with the commando having some boosted attack speed (common syringe object), some crit-related object, the ukulele (will make some electric arcs between enemies) could be a great start !
But I would say, on the early stages, explore a lot (but quick so the difficulty does not raise much), and find a lot of items ! Also use shrines if you have faith in your luck !
The more you'll play and the more you'll see which builds are the most effective (:
I think it will depend on your character. One thing I did was look at the achievements for each of the characters and strive towards completing them. In general, the first few stages I get 2-3 items and then hit up the teleporter. Once I get to stage 5, rarer items are more readily available.
Loader is my favorite class as the mobility is unparalleled to other characters. You can look up a tier guide for each character to see what items gel well with their capabilities and which you should avoid.
I think a good run is subjective based on what you are trying to do. But in general, if I get to a point where I feel like a god that can't be killed, I am satisfied with the run. Sometimes this is a 30+ minute run.
For me, everything boils down to two categories: durability and damage. The former lets you live longer but taking more punishment, the latter by killing things faster before they can do damage to you.
For me, the more durability the better. Damage is great, but you can't do damage if you're dead. So a good start for me involves getting a few teddy bears, topaz broaches, maybe a portable shield, and red meat (or other healing). A few teddy bears makes a huge difference.
The damage side is more character specific, but attack rate helps all of them, as does crits.
Also, if you have the artifact of Command, you can play with items and figure out what works best. Then when you play without it you know what to keep an eye out for.
The run is going well as long as you feel stronger than the mobs that are spawning, like you can clear them fairly quickly. Since they continue to get more difficult with time, this can change rather fast if you hang out in one stage for too long. If you feel really underpowered, like the mobs just keep growing and it's hard to keep them to a manageable number, it's pretty hard to come back from that, and you're probably toast.
On the first few stages, you don't need to grab every item, especially if you're not earning money quickly. Prioritize multi-shops, large chests, and any chests that are near the teleporter, then try again at the next stage. The fourth stage is worth taking a bit more time on, because all of the multi-shop terminals there have green items. On the fifth stage and later, I usually rush the boss and use whatever money I have after to grab items, then get out. On monsoon, I try to reach the fourth stage by roughly 14 minutes.
Which items are best depends a bit on the survivor, but as matthieu and Omnicrola mention, ukuleles, topaz brooches, and teddy bears are pretty universally great. I would add guillotines as well--get one guillotine early if you can. Having some good crowd control items like the uke or will-o'-the-wisp is essential or it will take too long clearing enemies and they'll get out of control. Sometimes the RNG just robs you on items and you will feel weak no matter how well you played, and even a great run can be cut short by some nonsense. If your run exceeds the two hour mark, I'd say you have acheived diety status.
Wow there's a lot of stuff they crammed into that release. I've enjoyed playing through early access, their core gameplay is solid. The stuff they've been adding on top of it is just icing. Since they added Artifacts I've almost always used the Artifact of Command and just spoiled myself.
Can't wait to explore all their ??? additions this evening!
It looks like they tried to tweak out the Immortal God stage players reach when they collect enough items.
I'm also stoked about there being an endgame. There's too much to comment on, but it all looks great.
I absolutely loved the first episode and the two OSTs are really a good fit for the game. The switch to the 3D is really well done ! I enjoyed it a lot on their free weekend, it is sitting at the top on my wihlist now ! (: