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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    Jason P said:
    MayDay10 said:
    Baldurs Gate was pretty overwhelming at first.  Started playing with a sloppy build that I didnt put much strategy or thought into it as I didnt know what anything meant.   It was tough and I was getting my ass kicked.

    I watched a well made youtube video that explained the major mechanics, so I re-started it and it is a lot better now.  It looks terrific.  Great RPG system.  I'm a little disappointed though in how linear-feeling everything is.  

    send a link of the video!

    It is on a PC, so some of the interface is a little different, but it gives a nice beginner's look at what everything does/means.


     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNaVaHBFqX4&t=4169s

  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Jason P said:

     

    Gran Turismo 7 – It could be because there was a glitch that pretty much allowed me to get every car in the game, but this is the definitive console racing experience, as much as Sony tries to hinder it.  R.I.P. Forza Motorsport


    Have you tried Assetto Corsa Competizione?
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    Rygar said:
    Jason P said:

     

    Gran Turismo 7 – It could be because there was a glitch that pretty much allowed me to get every car in the game, but this is the definitive console racing experience, as much as Sony tries to hinder it.  R.I.P. Forza Motorsport


    Have you tried Assetto Corsa Competizione?

    I've tried it on PS5 and Series X ... I had issues with the force feedback changing mid-race, which obviously is not ideal in a game that is more true simulation.   I had my finger crossed they would update and optimize the game, and I think they have made some updates.   I figure PC is the way to play this game.  The racing itself seemed top notch.  Career mode is not very inspiring and a lot of the rules are unclear ... sucks to lose a long race because you didn't rub your belly three times before making a pit stop at the prescribed time. 
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Jason P said:
    Rygar said:
    Jason P said:

     

    Gran Turismo 7 – It could be because there was a glitch that pretty much allowed me to get every car in the game, but this is the definitive console racing experience, as much as Sony tries to hinder it.  R.I.P. Forza Motorsport


    Have you tried Assetto Corsa Competizione?

    I've tried it on PS5 and Series X ... I had issues with the force feedback changing mid-race, which obviously is not ideal in a game that is more true simulation.   I had my finger crossed they would update and optimize the game, and I think they have made some updates.   I figure PC is the way to play this game.  The racing itself seemed top notch.  Career mode is not very inspiring and a lot of the rules are unclear ... sucks to lose a long race because you didn't rub your belly three times before making a pit stop at the prescribed time. 
    PC is the better way to play it, as it is for most games probably.  I haven't had any issues with FFB changing, that sounds miserable.
    The racing is about as good as it gets on console overall.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Been playing Alan Wake 2.  Great game!
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Got the new Pulse Explore earbuds for the PS5.  The sound is incredible, but have been having some issues with them randomly disconnecting mid-game.  It only lasts a second or two, but it's def annoying.  Happens once every 30 mins or so.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    edited March 2024
    Tried an off-brand PS5 controller with asymmetrical controls but it was too wonky (PDP Victrix).  Hair trigger on the bumpers got me into serious trouble on Dark Souls 3.   May have screwed a 100 hour run testing the controller out on that game ...  So I returned it and still hellbent on getting a comfortable PS5 controller, I took a u-turn and got one of these ...

    That is a fighting pad.   Tried it out on street fighter 6 and it made perfect sense.  good ergonomics and easy control.   (in theory if picture posts properly ... F5 Sabotour????)

    Much easier control.
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,480
    Here is a fun IO game i like to play called Skillfite.

    https://skillfite.io/

    If you ever do get on and play let me know.  I'd love to see some of you on there.

    So in a nutshell it does save your progress.  You start off small and have to get resources to build weapons and fight to get experience. It's fun when you get the hang of it.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,528
    I'm sure I'm way behind, as I'm not much of a gamer, but The Ghost of Tsushima is one fantastic game. wow. 
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    edited March 2024
    Unicorn Overload seems to be an excellent game so far.  Real Time Strategy and tactics that doesn't seem overwhelming at first (vs something like Final Fantasy Tactics where I would fret over every decision made).  Battles are played out by the decisions you make prior to the battle ... so you basically watch the fights play out and don't need to make any decisions.  But you do need to organize teams, equip them, structure them, and can force them to make decisions like "don't heal unless unit is below 50%".  I'm liking the structure so far.  

    There is a demo that gives you 5-7 hours of playtime, so worth checking out.   I figure if you don't make it past the demo, $60 saved ... I ended up spending $60.   This feels like a game I will finish to completion. 

    This game runs GREAT on the Nintendo Switch.  Almost no load times and graphics comparable to the PS5 version (max 1080P) which are usually the Switch's biggest weakness.

    The art style is pretty bitch'n as well.

    Ghosts is an excellent game ... I need to get back and finish it.  I'm kind of hoping for a void of good games so I can catch up on older games.
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  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    Ghost of Tsushima is fantastic.  Looking forward to the second one, which seems it might not happen until 2025. 
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,528
    Vitalogensia said:
    Ghost of Tsushima is fantastic.  Looking forward to the second one, which seems it might not happen until 2025. 
    did you play legends mode? haven't tackled that yet
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Vitalogensia said:
    Ghost of Tsushima is fantastic.  Looking forward to the second one, which seems it might not happen until 2025. 
    Yep, it was great!
  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    Vitalogensia said:
    Ghost of Tsushima is fantastic.  Looking forward to the second one, which seems it might not happen until 2025. 
    did you play legends mode? haven't tackled that yet
    I did not, nor do I know what that is!  Is it the hardest difficulty or new stuff unlocked after the game? 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,480
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Here is a fun IO game i like to play called Skillfite.

    https://skillfite.io/

    If you ever do get on and play let me know.  I'd love to see some of you on there.

    So in a nutshell it does save your progress.  You start off small and have to get resources to build weapons and fight to get experience. It's fun when you get the hang of it.
    No takers on this?
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,528
    Vitalogensia said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    Vitalogensia said:
    Ghost of Tsushima is fantastic.  Looking forward to the second one, which seems it might not happen until 2025. 
    did you play legends mode? haven't tackled that yet
    I did not, nor do I know what that is!  Is it the hardest difficulty or new stuff unlocked after the game? 
    you can actually switch to legends mode right inside the game, or choose it as an option from the get-go (no need to unlock). any time you encounter one of those roadside "storytellers" it asks if you want to switch to legends mode. i tried it once, died pretty quickly (this was early on when I was still learning the game), so haven't tried since. But will now. It seems like it's a completely different game. 
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  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    Vitalogensia said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    Vitalogensia said:
    Ghost of Tsushima is fantastic.  Looking forward to the second one, which seems it might not happen until 2025. 
    did you play legends mode? haven't tackled that yet
    I did not, nor do I know what that is!  Is it the hardest difficulty or new stuff unlocked after the game? 
    you can actually switch to legends mode right inside the game, or choose it as an option from the get-go (no need to unlock). any time you encounter one of those roadside "storytellers" it asks if you want to switch to legends mode. i tried it once, died pretty quickly (this was early on when I was still learning the game), so haven't tried since. But will now. It seems like it's a completely different game. 
    Oh right, I forgot all about that.  I tried it once too and had no clue what it was...and apparently blocked it out of my mind afterwards. 
  • McGruff
    McGruff Island Of The Goon Posts: 51
    For those unaware, Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden is now in Fortnite.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,480
    McGruff said:
    For those unaware, Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden is now in Fortnite.
    Do you remember Kickstand being on Roadrash?
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    tempo_n_groove said:
    McGruff said:
    For those unaware, Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden is now in Fortnite.
    Do you remember Kickstand being on Roadrash?

    Yes.  And Paw had a song or two as well in that soundtrack.
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!

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