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damnit not again!You forgot to switch profiles.
damnit not again!You forgot to switch profiles.
One of us, one of us, one of usdamnit not again!
I love gaming as much as the next, err, gamer. The issue is finding time for it so I need to be very selective about what I decide to play.One of us, one of us, one of us
Elden Ring if you like no hand holding.I love gaming as much as the next, err, gamer. The issue is finding time for it so I need to be very selective about what I decide to play.
So far what I’ve seen of Hogwarts Legacy ain’t quite convincing me.
They haven't for me yet but you're not the only 5th year arrival that there has been. They all have in common that they can see the extra-strong magicDo they explain any further as to why you randomly turn up in 5th year?
You can be antagonistic or agreeable and... so far not much seems to change but yes, you can pick your house - you answer a couple questions, the Sorting Hat chooses a house for you but if you don't like its choice you can immediately change it.I haven't been this excited for a game since RDR2
Do you have the choice whether to be a good wizard or a complete cnut? Also do you get any say in which house you're in?
Brilliant, thanks.You can be antagonistic or agreeable and... so far not much seems to change but yes, you can pick your house - you answer a couple questions, the Sorting Hat chooses a house for you but if you don't like its choice you can immediately change it.
I wasn't clear... I don't know enough yet so it could change (and there's a lot of exposition) but I've prob put 12 hours minimum in so far: you do get dialogue which gets you in 'trouble' or gets you 'off' (don't) but it hasn't changed anything obvious is what I meant. For examply, you get admonished from time to time if you've broken the rules, and can choose options that are lies in the dialogue, but again no obvious impact. NPCs can be bitchy to you as well, and you can then respond in kind or more peacefully but the resulting dialogue in those situations so far has been of the, 'you're a dick but I'll give you a chance' kind of variety.Brilliant, thanks.
Definitely going to be 2 playthroughs. Honorable and then a complete bastard.
All sounds great anyway. Thanks.I wasn't clear... I don't know enough yet so it could change (and there's a lot of exposition) but I've prob put 12 hours minimum in so far: you do get dialogue which gets you in 'trouble' or gets you 'off' (don't) but it hasn't changed anything obvious is what I meant. For examply, you get admonished from time to time if you've broken the rules, and can choose options that are lies in the dialogue, but again no obvious impact. NPCs can be bitchy to you as well, and you can then respond in kind or more peacefully but the resulting dialogue in those situations so far has been of the, 'you're a dick but I'll give you a chance' kind of variety.
I will add that as much as it feels a bit slow 'cos of all the exposition and tutorials (you can't pause cutscenes, only skip - but if you are on PS5 for example you can home out to pause), I can't stop playing it and I wasn't sure I'd be saying that at this time yesterday. If you have any interest in its universe, you'll have a blast regardless! The world is great.
Yeah, I paid for the early accessAll sounds great anyway. Thanks.
I'm a very casual gamer, did you get a pre-release?
I've only just started (got to the castle) and so far it's actually not bad for a launch game, almost impressive in fact. Though that being said, it's not particularly amazing to look at either, but it's not shabby.Honestly I'm shocked that this game is getting such fantastic reviews. In so many ways it was set to become a hype trap. I'm so glad it isn't. Wife and I both plan to have a lazy weekend to play to our hearts content.
Anyone know what the performance is like on PC? Seen mostly PS5 reviews
Bet you're a Hufflepuff.I've only just started (got to the castle) and so far it's actually not bad for a launch game, almost impressive in fact. Though that being said, it's not particularly amazing to look at either, but it's not shabby.
I have a reasonable build and can push everything on Ultra with full AA, no bloom and no DOF and render at a true 1440p at ~130fps (that's lightyears beyond the consoles). With Raytracing (and so far sadly it looks more like console implementation, but I'll test it more when I get to the open world), I can get a solid 60fps on "Ultra" RT (we'll use that term loosely) with DLSS set to Quality.
So all in all, it's not too bad at all. Then again, as I've said a few times in this thread, they really aren't amateurs at this even if people didn't really think much of the type of game they developed before. Disney Infinity games were way more complicated to pull off technically than this in many ways.
It really is, Crucio is bringing me great joyI actually know what reviewers meant now when they said the combat was one of the best things about the game. It's surprisingly really well implemented.
Ok yellow shirt, calm down.Bet you're a Hufflepuff.
I've only just started so not sure how deep it goes, but the basic combat is actually decent. It's an interesting start.I actually know what reviewers meant now when they said the combat was one of the best things about the game. It's surprisingly really well implemented.
Thanks for that detail! Sounds quite promisingI've only just started (got to the castle) and so far it's actually not bad for a launch game, almost impressive in fact. Though that being said, it's not particularly amazing to look at either, but it's not shabby.
I have a reasonable build and can push everything on Ultra with full AA, no bloom and no DOF and render at a true 1440p at ~130fps (that's lightyears beyond the consoles). With Raytracing (and so far sadly it looks more like console implementation, but I'll test it more when I get to the open world), I can get a solid 60fps on "Ultra" RT (we'll use that term loosely) with DLSS set to Quality.
So all in all, it's not too bad at all. Then again, as I've said a few times in this thread, they really aren't amateurs at this even if people didn't really think much of the type of game they developed before. Disney Infinity games were way more complicated to pull off technically than this in many ways.
How these people see themselves as "the good guys" while acting like such petty brats will never cease to amaze me.Be careful on Twitter if you haven't finished the game. The boycotters are spoiling the ending.
Absolutely not Elden Ring if you only have limited time and need to be selective. I’d take a good storyline any day, so it’s easy to pick up for an hour or two after a busy week.Elden Ring if you like no hand holding.
kinda ironic in a wayBe careful on Twitter if you haven't finished the game. The boycotters are spoiling the ending.
Just what happens when someones entire existence is defined by their twitter bubble. Take solace in the fact it'll be one of the least successful boycotts of all time.How these people see themselves as "the good guys" while acting like such petty brats will never cease to amaze me.
All they're going to do is encourage more hate towards trans people. It baffles me why they think this is a good strategy.How these people see themselves as "the good guys" while acting like such petty brats will never cease to amaze me.
Why?All they're going to do is encourage more hate towards trans people.
I started in HFR Performance and went to balanced (which I think you need a 120Hz TV for). I've had only one area with severe drops in balanced, and it was a surprise, as not a very demanding scene; the same area was better but not perfect with HFR.What graphics mode are people using on the PS5?
Ive gone with balanced so far. Might change to performance mode later. Game just looks so good.I started in HFR Performance and went to balanced (which I think you need a 120Hz TV for). I've had only one area with severe drops in balanced, and it was a surprise, as not a very demanding scene; the same area was better but not perfect with HFR.
It's almost like people are not one homogeneous group and to be honest despite the fact that I absolutely hate j k Rowling and what she stands for I recognise that people are free to buy this game if they are inclined to ignore that money may go to her or don't care/want to because they agree with their views. In fact every trans person I know is just ignoring this game completely, and if you want to use Twitter bubbles as an example then God help you.How these people see themselves as "the good guys" while acting like such petty brats will never cease to amaze me.
"Don't defend against people abusing you or they will abuse you more"Why?
To be fair most trans people and allys are regular and fairly open minded, or at least ones I have met. Just on twitter you get the most radical people who have nothing better to do all day but tweet their opinions. I agree they put a black cloud over reasonable discourse and may mistakenly be seen as the majority so it is up to us to realise they do not represent everyoneAll they're going to do is encourage more hate towards trans people. It baffles me why they think this is a good strategy.
No mate, it's standalone enough. I don't know much about the world or the books and apart from all the weird names for things, the story isn't losing me at all. Not that there's much to it so far!Will I have to read a few of the fecking books to enjoy this or is it stand-alonish enough to introduce someone new to the setting? Never watched a movie etc.
I'm a sucker for single player open-world games so with these reviews I'll definitely want to play this. And am stupid enough to go through the trouble of discovering the world for it.
I started watching the Star Wars saga - not particularly enjoying it - just to increase my enjoyment when I assemble SW Lego sets, which I adore.
No worries mate. I will add a couple of things:Thanks for that detail! Sounds quite promising
I mean why would anyone want to be on Twitter these days anyway.Be careful on Twitter if you haven't finished the game. The boycotters are spoiling the ending.
Listen via audible. I just finished 4 and covering 5. The movies aren't quite the same imoWill I have to read a few of the fecking books to enjoy this or is it stand-alonish enough to introduce someone new to the setting? Never watched a movie etc.
I'm a sucker for single player open-world games so with these reviews I'll definitely want to play this. And am stupid enough to go through the trouble of discovering the world for it.
I started watching the Star Wars saga - not particularly enjoying it - just to increase my enjoyment when I assemble SW Lego sets, which I adore.
Be careful on Twitter if you haven't finished the game. The boycotters are spoiling the ending.