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    1. Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly

      Server host: tildes.nore.gg Dynmap: https://tildes.nore.gg Playtime Tracker: https://tildes.nore.gg/playtimes.html Tildes website extension (shows online status & location): Firefox (Desktop and...

      Server host: tildes.nore.gg
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      The server operates on a soft whitelist. Anyone can log in and walk around, but you need a Tildes account to gain build access.

      8 votes
    2. What is the key 'gameplay loop' in a MUD game?

      I'm currently building a basic MUD as a (very productive so far) learning exercise. Obviously MUDs have the same mix of appeals as other RPGs do: exploration, progression, combat, PvP, online...

      I'm currently building a basic MUD as a (very productive so far) learning exercise.

      Obviously MUDs have the same mix of appeals as other RPGs do: exploration, progression, combat, PvP, online community etc.. But what in your experience is the key mechanic the game needs to nail to keep you coming back? When a MUD clicks with you, what itch is it scratching?

      All examples welcome, even those that are not MUDs but may be applicable to MUDs.

      20 votes
    3. I cannot get into Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door

      Hello, I am struggling with a relatively useless personal issue, I am finding it very hard to play the aforementioned game mentioned in the post. My close friend has this heralded as his favorite...

      Hello,

      I am struggling with a relatively useless personal issue, I am finding it very hard to play the aforementioned game mentioned in the post. My close friend has this heralded as his favorite game ever (tied with Majoras Mask) and possible one of the best of all time, and since the remake came out he very graciously lent me his copy. I have just gotten past the first major boss (Hooktail I think his name is) and just playing this game feels like a chore.

      The combat is very slow, the dialogue is so overly childish, the story is your typical Nintendo fan-fare story. Even the music, which Nintendo does a great job most of the time, I find just average. I find the Rogueport theme music to be overly obnoxious for some reason, and too grating to my ears for a central city/hub which you're visiting a lot.

      I really want to know what I am missing out on that makes this game so beloved by people other than pure nostalgia because I just can't see it. I know it's completely fine to not like games, but I feel a game as acclaimed as this should usually be liked by most people, and I think I usually fall into the subset of that lol.

      Ironically enough, this is the same friend who introduced me to FromSoftware and I have loved all of their games.

      15 votes
    4. Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of October 13

      Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week! Alternately, ask about a given game deal if you want the community’s opinions: e.g. “What games from this bundle...

      Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week!

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      13 votes
    5. Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly

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      12 votes
    6. Looking for a Switch game thats fun but requires little commitment

      So I have very little free time and have been on a gaming hiatus for the past four-ish years, but I've been wanting to bust my Switch out again and fit some time in when I can. I'm looking for...

      So I have very little free time and have been on a gaming hiatus for the past four-ish years, but I've been wanting to bust my Switch out again and fit some time in when I can. I'm looking for recommendations for a game that can be played for less than 20 minutes daily with an easy learning curve. Any recommendations?

      16 votes
    7. Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of October 6

      Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week! Alternately, ask about a given game deal if you want the community’s opinions: e.g. “What games from this bundle...

      Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week!

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      13 votes
    8. Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly

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      The server operates on a soft whitelist. Anyone can log in and walk around, but you need a Tildes account to gain build access.


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      19 votes
    9. Choosing a TTRPG system

      When I was in elementary school, I found some Advanced Dungeons & Dragons books at a yardsale. I read through them, brought them to school, and played through a basic campaign with some friends....

      When I was in elementary school, I found some Advanced Dungeons & Dragons books at a yardsale. I read through them, brought them to school, and played through a basic campaign with some friends. Since then, I haven't met anyone interested in pen-and-paper RPGs. I still hope that I can one day convince someone to play with me, but I don't even know which system I should try to learn. There are now so many different editions of D&D, in addition to countless alternatives and endless arguments over the merits of each.

      Whatever system I decide to learn, I will need to invest time and energy into learning and teaching the game to others, and I'll most likely be the DM, so I'd like to choose one that won't be too difficult for beginners to get into. While I enjoy exploring interesting game mechanics, I think the idea of creating an interactive adventure story or a world to explore with friends is what attracts me the most. The Fate system sounded interesting, but I had a hard time understanding the core rulebook. I've recently read short summaries of several other systems that seem like they could be fun and not too hard to get into, such as Index Card RPG, Shadowdark, Tiny Dungeon, Five Torches Deep, Fantasy AGE, and Creative Card Chaos; but I can't afford to read through each of them and seven editions of D&D to determine which one is most suitable for me.

      Does anyone have any advice on how to evaluate my options or a suggestion for a good one to start out with?

      21 votes
    10. Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 29

      Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week! Alternately, ask about a given game deal if you want the community’s opinions: e.g. “What games from this bundle...

      Add awesome game deals to this topic as they come up over the course of the week!

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      14 votes
    11. Humble Choice - October 2024

      October 2024's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games. Steam Page Opencritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB REMNANT II 82 79/83 Win ❌...

      October 2024's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games.

      Steam Page Opencritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB
      REMNANT II 82 79/83 Win ❌ Unsupported 🟨 Gold
      Persona 5 Strikers 82 74/90 Win ❌ Unsupported 🟨 Gold
      Jusant 84 97/94 Win ✅ Verified 🟨 Gold
      Dome Keeper 78 94/91 Win, Mac, Linux ✅ Verified ✅ Native
      Jack Move 84 80 Win, Mac ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum
      Station to Station 81 86/90 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum
      Remnant Records N/A 82 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum
      McPixel 3 67 95/97 Win, Mac, Linux ✅ Verified ✅ Native

      Does anyone have experience with any of the games and, if so, would you recommend them? Is there anything in here that you're particularly excited to play?

      14 votes
    12. Switch emulator Ryujinx is shut down

      From their Discord: "Yesterday, gdkchan was contacted by Nintendo and offered an agreement to stop working on the project, remove the organization and all related assets he's in control of. While...

      From their Discord:

      "Yesterday, gdkchan was contacted by Nintendo and offered an agreement to stop working on the project, remove the organization and all related assets he's in control of. While awaiting confirmation on whether he would take this agreement, the organization has been removed, so I think it's safe to say what the outcome is. Rather than leave you with only panic and speculation, I decided to write this short message to give some closure.

      These words are my own. I don't want to speak for anyone else here, so just remember that while reading.

      Thank you to everyone who has contributed code, documentation or issue reports to the project. Thank you all for following us throughout the development. I was able to learn a lot of really neat things about games that I love, enjoy them with renewed qualities and in unique circumstances, and I'm sure you all have experiences that are similarly special. I'm extending my own massive thanks to our moderation team, who have been here through some rough circumstances and always found ways to make light of it."

      As of this post, the GitHub is closed and their downloads page is blank.

      52 votes