Curtis

I’m back on this via Steamdeck and loving it again! 
 

I played the Switch version a lot! Then the Steam version on my laptop until I hit endgame, which coincided with the release of Sunbreak, which I bought, but haven’t really played past the first couple of baby MR1 quests.

Tonight I just played some early Village quests to get my button muscle memory back and try out some of the more advanced optimal weapon combos using switch skill swapping.

All-in-all I had a great evening, including the fetch/gather quests, which may seem like a chore but they’re designed to help you familiarise yourself with the map/area which is extremely useful in the long run.

2 hours ago, Jg15 said:

 

For me it's a mix of being antisocial and the times I play.

 

Saying that I don't mind playing with randoms, especially if it isn't all a bunch of kids screaming at you down the headset etc.

Rise has a summoning feature where you can kick off an online mission solo and the game pings other players who are looking to help out, and then it automatically pulls them into your hunt.

Thats what i normally use, rather than hanging about in lobbies waiting for players to arrive or ready themselves.

There's really no need for a mic/headset - the game has so many emotes, stickers, pre-programmed text messages and a built-in chat pad, its very easy to communicate on the fly.   

My opinion after owning one for 4 days: this is a miraculous piece of kit. 🤩 

Is there a list of games that GE Proton 7-43 improves or enables beyond the yellow exclamation or green tick?

I really want to play RE6 Mercs. If the Switch can run it, surely this can. 😮‍💨

In other news I've been re-playing Wind Waker this evening and smiling the entire time. I absolutely adore that game and how joyful it makes me feel. 🥰

31 minutes ago, Stanley said:

the Samsung one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09D3LP52K/

 

 

 

 

 

This is the one i bought:

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/512gb-samsung-mb-mc512ka-eu-evo-plus-microsdxc-memory-card-class-u3-v30-a2-130mb-s-read-adapter-incl

Noob (but wanna be sure) question: if i tap the power button into what i assume is sleep mode, will my downloads continue overnight?

Hello #Deckheads! 

I just put a Sabrent Rocket 256GB SSD into the basic 64GB model. I also have a 512GB SD card. That's more than enough for my gaming needs. 

I was very surprised by the speedy delivery - I ordered it late on Saturday night when I was drunk  and it turned up this morning.

Gonna set some games downloading and I'll post my impressions tomorrow.

7 hours ago, Timmo said:

NioH 2 is a masterpiece. 

Never a truer word spoken.

4 hours ago, MardiganX said:

 

Are dodge and parry still on the same button or have they seen sense? Even being able to remap it and then have 3 separate buttons for dodge, block and parry feels stupid.

Still no confirmation on the button re-mapping options, but they'd be foolish not to include them in the full release.

I cannot wait for this!

Its great to know that Team Ninja have addressed all of the issues/complaints we had with the public Beta (short parry window, slow healing etc). It shows they're listening and that they care, and it bodes well for the future of the game.

Roll on March...

How many of you PSN players are interested in trying out the PvP arena? Because the 3 vs 3 looks strangely enticing for someone like me, who only plays jolly coop.

Surely we can team up? I feel so conflicted...🙃

Everyone speculating that the actual paid DLC will be shown/revealed at The Game Awards.

I reckon this free update is just to tide us over until the DLC drops early next year.

Am i right in assuming you can't play Mercernaries in 3rd person mode?

Just got back off holiday to find Volume 1 of the Official Guide waiting for me. Damn, thats a hefty tome! To be expected i suppose given the size and scope of the game.

Just spent a good 20 mins pouring over the map trying to spot things I'd missed. 

Reckon I'll start a fresh playthrough before years end.

Wo Long aka Nioh 3.

RE4 Remake is a no-brainer.

But truth be told, FF16 looks utterly spectacular and i'm not even a fan of the franchise. 🤩

On 18/10/2022 at 21:22, Totoro said:

Decision to Leave - Heojil kyolshim : 3.8 / 5

 

This could well change if I watch it again. It's one of those films.

I felt the same way, especially because it moves so fast and there's so much to try and keep up with.

A second viewing is a must.

I booted this up for the first time in over a year. I had enough for 1 wish. I got Ganyu, who is a 5 star! 😮

I swear the algorithm is rigged so that it tries to lure you back into the game. I have no materials to level her, so the grind is definitely real.

24 minutes ago, MardiganX said:

 I also want a lot of endurance and happy to forsake almost every spell known to man to support that.

 

Endurance so you have more Stamina is not as important in this game, compared to other Souls. You only need it if you’re into really heavy weapons or gear.

With regards to finding and forming a build; let the weapon dictate that. Keep playing until you find a weapon you truly love that suits your style of play then fashion your stats around it. The upgrade system in this game is great because you can even change the parameters so they match your set up (i.e. you can make a STR weapon Keen which has better DEX parameters etc). 
 

Keep playing, keep exploring more than following the story. You’ll find so many wondrous things out there….

I'm gonna be on PSN doing random near & far summons, then later I'll be on the Discord trying to sort the wheat from the toxic chaff in the coop sub-folder. 

If anyone on here wants to meet up for shits & giggles, please, by all means message me. 🤗

I roll back my save after every weekend drunked session. That way i can drop gear/materials for those who really need (and deserve) it, and never to those who join and immediately start begging for Rune dupes. 

My favourite Nioh player on Youtube showing us how its done. 😮

3 hours ago, MardiganX said:

Also having parry on a different button from block is bad enough on its own, but then having the parry button double up as your dodge with it timing based whether you parry or dodge is just madness.

I thought that too after accidentally evading for the one-millionth time.

They should definitely give you the option to map parry to the block/L1 button.

12 hours ago, pinholestar said:

 

Interested to see what fellow Nioh fans like @Curtis think.

 

I'm not sure if i like it. 🤔 Its very much like Sekiro, with its huge emphasis on deflecting, and the 'your turn/my turn' rhythm to the combat, which i don't enjoy at all.

I also think they should replace the Spirit Attack button with a regular Heavy that doesn't cost gauge. It seems kinda pointless when you have the Martial Arts which consume the same amount of spirit and are far more deadly to end your combo with.

I'll also echo what the entire internet is saying: the parry window is way too strict, and the healing takes way too long to respond and activate.

Don't get me wrong, i'm still gonna buy the full release, just to see what it has to offer with regards to different playstlyles. I pefer not to delve too deep into demos.

PS5 demo just dropped on the store! 

That certainly got my juices flowing. Cannot wait.

Count me in! 👊