I have not been on the site for a few years. And when I return to the site all of my old posts are gone. The thread itself still exists but all the content and comments inside it are gone, or at least unavailable for viewing from mobile and PC. I checked out the other fan creators and it seems like it affect all of the posts from before the update. Is there anyway for you guys to restore it? If not I would appreciate at least an acknowledgement.
Hi there. From what I remember of the situation, the "lost" posts stem from when we merged the original Out of Cards project with Out of Games, in an attempt to become just one website. We were looking to change how we handle our Forums, comments, etc. - and still are - and an unfortunate side-effect is that the old Forums content from before the merge is gone. If I recall the conversation we had after first discovering this happened, it is not recoverable in any meaningful way :(
It's a disappointing + frustrating answer to provide, but, again, as far as I am aware, that is the answer we must give.
Have you ever played a game that you really enjoyed, and wanted to keep playing, but felt like you couldn't as readily because of the energy + focus the game required of you? That's me with Black Myth: Wukong lol. It was a similar thing with DOOM 2016, although that game was even more intense and thus exhausting to play XD
I've taken like a two-week unplanned "break" from Wukong because I've struggled to reestablish my energy levels: whether it's being tired from work, or my depression, or distractions like the NFL starting back up again, focusing my attention enough to be like "Alright, I'm gonna play Wukong now!" has been a challenge. It's been more "I'll just play Diablo IV for a bit while the TV is on", "oh, Snap's missions are full again; guess I'll play those," you know? Still playing games, but less enthused than I'd like.
I was about to comment with "I own Stellaris too!" but apparently I confused it with Sins of a Solar Empire, a game I've never played despite it being gifted to me (with all the DLC at the time). Double-awkward lol
In terms of other space-related games I enjoy, Endless Space 2 is a fun experience with an amazing soundtrack. There's also the classic FTL: Faster Than Light, which has great music as well and is only $3.49 at the moment.
Finally downloaded Dragon Age: Inquisition after getting it for free on Epic a couple of months ago, and I'm now getting into Civilization as well.
I see you playin' it on Discord: how is DA:I? I haven't played a Dragon Age game since Origins, mostly because it seemed to move away from the original gameplay style that I enjoyed, plus it has (had?) that stupid EA launcher even on Steam.
I'd be very happy to read about your experience in detail if you're willing to share it!
I plan to give Black Myth: Wukong a proper review, if that helps 😀
I can say it's kinda like God of War, but with some soulslike elements. You don't lose anything when you die, though, so you can bash your face against all the bosses to your heart's content. The game can be difficult in spots, but it mostly has come down to me being not prepared for the fight: under-leveled, under-geared, low on protective items/healing, and/or just not well versed in my opponent's moveset.
I recently bought Black Myth: Wukong, and I'm having a blast with it! Frankly amazed that it runs on my computer with Medium settings, but I ain't complainin' lol.
So Marvel Rivals is about what I expected: a third-person Overwatch, with Marvel characters. Just been playing games vs the AI to get a feel for it, but it's fun!
Had a game just now where we had to hold a location, but the hard-difficulty bots pushed us back and took the spot. They got to 99% before I charged past everyone and captured it; we ended up winning. Didn't get MVP though lol :(
Haven't played every character yet, but so far I've enjoyed Venom (Vanguard/tank), Star Lord (Duelist/DPS), and Mantis (Strategist/healer). Groot (Vanguard) and Storm (Duelist) have consistently been MVPs; they seem busted. I'll have to try them next...if people would stop beating me to them!
...oh and the buddy-codes are all gone: I guess it was first-come-first-served, and I didn't snag one in time.
Cool, I got Closed Beta access for Marvel Rivals! If anyone is interested and hasn't yet attempted to get their own access (found here for Steam, but I think consoles are also an option), I can potentially give away a code after reaching level 6 on their rewards track in-game. Closed Beta starts tomorrow; I would only have the one buddy-code to give, though.
If you're wondering what the heck Marvel Rivals is...it's a 6v6, PvP, third-person team shooter game, with I believe deathmatch and a dominion/"hold the area" objective mode as well. It features Marvel characters (duh), like Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Loki, Black Panther, etc.; and there are Team Up opportunities if allies are playing as appropriate characters (Rocket Raccoon can jump on Groot's back, for example, giving them both a boost).
So I started Flintlock yesterday, and...my initial impression is not great. Janky performance, even moreso on the Steam Deck; it's hard to determine if the game is naturally hard, or it's the controls, camera, and/or chugging system that makes it so.
Cool to hear you're digging it so far 😁 I didn't really have a preferred Hades build: eventually you can buy an upgrade where a random weapon each run gives bonus Darkness, so I just used whatever came up lol. In terms of a weapon I was successful with, it was probably the spear I won the most runs with.
If/when you finish Hades, don't forget that Hades II, while currently in Early Access, already has more content than the original! I actually like it even better, which is crazy given it's not complete yet 😅
Also, if you're interested in exploring the roguelike genre some more, I can definitely recommend other titles for ya.
Next in line is Hades which I got during PlayStation summer sale. Heard nothing but praise about that one, very curious to finally try it.
How goes it - have you jumped into Hades yet? I was also gonna ask you if you ever got around to playing Hollow Knight; I think you mentioned the possibility before. They're amazing: Hollow Knight is in my Top 5 favorites ever, and Hades is somewhere close (maybe even moreso with Hades II).
Hopefully Flintlock is good - I plan to buy it for Steam this Thursday. Some out there have cried "woke!" just because it has a black woman for a protagonist: it's rather pathetic, but I'm concerned that it will infect the minds of would-be customers and drag the game down.
I have played The Witcher 3, with the DLCs...on the Switch of all places lol. Great game: never played the series before my aunt bought the game on a whim, gave me Wild Hunt for my birthday a while ago.
It's been a few years now, so there is that, but it didn't stick with me as much as you might be hoping. I know for a good amount of people Blood & Wine is the best DLC ever, but beyond Dettlaff's boss theme (The Beast of Beauclair), I don't remember much about it. I'm sure I enjoyed it...just don't have any particular details lodged in my brain. I remember more about saving the soul of the immortal guy from the other DLC, racing through that maze, even if I can't remember his or the expansion's name lol.
With that in mind, if we assume Shadow of the Erdtree is #2, I can place Blood & Wine no higher than third, at the maximum :/
By the way, I think Miyazaki said the map was larger than Limgrave, so technically that is true, even if it is misleading. You already mentioned that there are parts of the map where very little happens, which was almost never the case in the base game. It might have benefited from a slightly smaller map.
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In particular I don't understand why the NPC summoning signs were placed inside the battle arenas. They give you the opportunity to call for help, but then force you to find the sign, walk there and navigate a clumsy UI while being under constant attack. This wouldn't have been so bad if battles started slow like in the base game. Maybe technically the boss AI starts at the same time, but the DLC bosses move at a ridiculous pace and can cross the distance to the player in no time.
The full Miyazaki quote from IGN's exclusive DLC-related interview was: "It's hard to answer without giving away too much and to a high degree of accuracy, but if you think in terms of scale or size, it's probably comparable, if not larger, than the area of Limgrave from the base game."
So I suppose we're both a tad off in our recollection, although Yes, it was rather misleading either-way.
As for NPC summon signs inside a boss arena, they're actually structured differently in terms of gameplay versus when the signs are located outside the arena. If you summon help outside the arena - either NPC or player - and then go inside to fight the boss, said threat will have much more HP than normal. You also receive slightly less Runes, as well. By having the NPC sign inside the arena, neither of these things happen: it's frustrating trying to summon Igon in the middle of dodging Bayle's attacks, but the result is that he does not contribute to a ballooning health total. This is very noticeable with a particular fight you haven't reached yet, but I won't say more.
Of course, they could've just not incorporated the health-expansion mechanic as a means to artificially inflate the experience, but I guess that's a different topic for another time.
In terms of sheer content, Shadow of the Erdtree absolutely could be the best DLC ever made - $40 for what is practically a sequel is totally worth it. I guess the question then becomes "did I enjoy that content enough?" and while I certainly did on some level, I'm not sure if I enjoyed it the most of all DLCs I've ever played. Of course I realize that's super subjective lol.
I'm sure Elden Ring's expansion will grow on me more with time, even if I feel slightly bummed as-to how I experienced it in the here-and-now. My disappointment might be self-inflicted, but it'll still take time to overcome that first-impression regardless, you know what I mean? I can't imagine this'll be the last time I play the game haha :)
Hi there. From what I remember of the situation, the "lost" posts stem from when we merged the original Out of Cards project with Out of Games, in an attempt to become just one website. We were looking to change how we handle our Forums, comments, etc. - and still are - and an unfortunate side-effect is that the old Forums content from before the merge is gone. If I recall the conversation we had after first discovering this happened, it is not recoverable in any meaningful way :(
It's a disappointing + frustrating answer to provide, but, again, as far as I am aware, that is the answer we must give.
The last "Reforged" game I experienced was Warcraft III...hopefully not comparable situations lol
Have you ever played a game that you really enjoyed, and wanted to keep playing, but felt like you couldn't as readily because of the energy + focus the game required of you? That's me with Black Myth: Wukong lol. It was a similar thing with DOOM 2016, although that game was even more intense and thus exhausting to play XD
I've taken like a two-week unplanned "break" from Wukong because I've struggled to reestablish my energy levels: whether it's being tired from work, or my depression, or distractions like the NFL starting back up again, focusing my attention enough to be like "Alright, I'm gonna play Wukong now!" has been a challenge. It's been more "I'll just play Diablo IV for a bit while the TV is on", "oh, Snap's missions are full again; guess I'll play those," you know? Still playing games, but less enthused than I'd like.
I was about to comment with "I own Stellaris too!" but apparently I confused it with Sins of a Solar Empire, a game I've never played despite it being gifted to me (with all the DLC at the time). Double-awkward lol
In terms of other space-related games I enjoy, Endless Space 2 is a fun experience with an amazing soundtrack. There's also the classic FTL: Faster Than Light, which has great music as well and is only $3.49 at the moment.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that 😧
I see you playin' it on Discord: how is DA:I? I haven't played a Dragon Age game since Origins, mostly because it seemed to move away from the original gameplay style that I enjoyed, plus it has (had?) that stupid EA launcher even on Steam.
I plan to give Black Myth: Wukong a proper review, if that helps 😀
I can say it's kinda like God of War, but with some soulslike elements. You don't lose anything when you die, though, so you can bash your face against all the bosses to your heart's content. The game can be difficult in spots, but it mostly has come down to me being not prepared for the fight: under-leveled, under-geared, low on protective items/healing, and/or just not well versed in my opponent's moveset.
Regarding the Wild adjustments
"Hmm, those cards look familiar..." :/
I recently bought Black Myth: Wukong, and I'm having a blast with it! Frankly amazed that it runs on my computer with Medium settings, but I ain't complainin' lol.
So Marvel Rivals is about what I expected: a third-person Overwatch, with Marvel characters. Just been playing games vs the AI to get a feel for it, but it's fun!
Had a game just now where we had to hold a location, but the hard-difficulty bots pushed us back and took the spot. They got to 99% before I charged past everyone and captured it; we ended up winning. Didn't get MVP though lol :(
Haven't played every character yet, but so far I've enjoyed Venom (Vanguard/tank), Star Lord (Duelist/DPS), and Mantis (Strategist/healer). Groot (Vanguard) and Storm (Duelist) have consistently been MVPs; they seem busted. I'll have to try them next...if people would stop beating me to them!
...oh and the buddy-codes are all gone: I guess it was first-come-first-served, and I didn't snag one in time.
Cool, I got Closed Beta access for Marvel Rivals! If anyone is interested and hasn't yet attempted to get their own access (found here for Steam, but I think consoles are also an option), I can potentially give away a code after reaching level 6 on their rewards track in-game. Closed Beta starts tomorrow; I would only have the one buddy-code to give, though.
If you're wondering what the heck Marvel Rivals is...it's a 6v6, PvP, third-person team shooter game, with I believe deathmatch and a dominion/"hold the area" objective mode as well. It features Marvel characters (duh), like Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Loki, Black Panther, etc.; and there are Team Up opportunities if allies are playing as appropriate characters (Rocket Raccoon can jump on Groot's back, for example, giving them both a boost).
So I started Flintlock yesterday, and...my initial impression is not great. Janky performance, even moreso on the Steam Deck; it's hard to determine if the game is naturally hard, or it's the controls, camera, and/or chugging system that makes it so.
Cool to hear you're digging it so far 😁 I didn't really have a preferred Hades build: eventually you can buy an upgrade where a random weapon each run gives bonus Darkness, so I just used whatever came up lol. In terms of a weapon I was successful with, it was probably the spear I won the most runs with.
If/when you finish Hades, don't forget that Hades II, while currently in Early Access, already has more content than the original! I actually like it even better, which is crazy given it's not complete yet 😅
Also, if you're interested in exploring the roguelike genre some more, I can definitely recommend other titles for ya.
A better Conjure Mana Biscuit, with less steps, for a class that can exploit it better. Why lol
How goes it - have you jumped into Hades yet? I was also gonna ask you if you ever got around to playing Hollow Knight; I think you mentioned the possibility before. They're amazing: Hollow Knight is in my Top 5 favorites ever, and Hades is somewhere close (maybe even moreso with Hades II).
Hopefully Flintlock is good - I plan to buy it for Steam this Thursday. Some out there have cried "woke!" just because it has a black woman for a protagonist: it's rather pathetic, but I'm concerned that it will infect the minds of would-be customers and drag the game down.
Finished Shadow of the Erdtree and reviewed it, so now I'm playing Last Epoch's first major Cycle/Season until Flintlock comes out this Thursday.
I have played The Witcher 3, with the DLCs...on the Switch of all places lol. Great game: never played the series before my aunt bought the game on a whim, gave me Wild Hunt for my birthday a while ago.
It's been a few years now, so there is that, but it didn't stick with me as much as you might be hoping. I know for a good amount of people Blood & Wine is the best DLC ever, but beyond Dettlaff's boss theme (The Beast of Beauclair), I don't remember much about it. I'm sure I enjoyed it...just don't have any particular details lodged in my brain. I remember more about saving the soul of the immortal guy from the other DLC, racing through that maze, even if I can't remember his or the expansion's name lol.
With that in mind, if we assume Shadow of the Erdtree is #2, I can place Blood & Wine no higher than third, at the maximum :/
The full Miyazaki quote from IGN's exclusive DLC-related interview was: "It's hard to answer without giving away too much and to a high degree of accuracy, but if you think in terms of scale or size, it's probably comparable, if not larger, than the area of Limgrave from the base game."
So I suppose we're both a tad off in our recollection, although Yes, it was rather misleading either-way.
As for NPC summon signs inside a boss arena, they're actually structured differently in terms of gameplay versus when the signs are located outside the arena. If you summon help outside the arena - either NPC or player - and then go inside to fight the boss, said threat will have much more HP than normal. You also receive slightly less Runes, as well. By having the NPC sign inside the arena, neither of these things happen: it's frustrating trying to summon Igon in the middle of dodging Bayle's attacks, but the result is that he does not contribute to a ballooning health total. This is very noticeable with a particular fight you haven't reached yet, but I won't say more.
Of course, they could've just not incorporated the health-expansion mechanic as a means to artificially inflate the experience, but I guess that's a different topic for another time.
In terms of sheer content, Shadow of the Erdtree absolutely could be the best DLC ever made - $40 for what is practically a sequel is totally worth it. I guess the question then becomes "did I enjoy that content enough?" and while I certainly did on some level, I'm not sure if I enjoyed it the most of all DLCs I've ever played. Of course I realize that's super subjective lol.
I'm sure Elden Ring's expansion will grow on me more with time, even if I feel slightly bummed as-to how I experienced it in the here-and-now. My disappointment might be self-inflicted, but it'll still take time to overcome that first-impression regardless, you know what I mean? I can't imagine this'll be the last time I play the game haha :)