Random video game news... RNG says "Nope"

[uuuhhii]

On 4/24/2023 at 11:05 PM, Chilloutman said:

I am weak, I pre-ordered Age of Wonders 4 - i am long time fan of studio making those

it does look better than planetfall

but each 4x game take so many hour didn't really want to try anymore

[uuuhhii]

3 hours ago, MrBrown said:

Previous DLC was just a month or so ago. Paradox has two different teams working on two different DLCs for Stellaris, apparently.

Still can't understand how that's profitable. *Buys all the DLC*

price and number of dlc is not the problem

but player endless tolerance of paradox incompetence are

too many still pretend paradox are a tiny studio barely kept alive by small group of fanatic player

but ck2 eu4 and stellaris are too successful to keep giving paradox excuses of low budget jank

[Hawke64]

11 hours ago, kanisatha said:

So then, even when downplaying combat, would you guys say there's enough in the rest of the game to make it interesting and worth playing?

Yes, though I played most of the game in co-op (built a magnificent tower solo*). I really liked the climbing mechanic - almost every surface outside dungeons could be climbed freely. Also the exploration and base-building were very nice.

Spoiler

And a much more magnificent tower in co-op:

 

[Azdeus]

3 hours ago, Bartimaeus said:

I think Zuckerberg is the Lovecraftian version of H.P. Lovecraft. When you see pictures of old H.P. boy, you can at least see the light in his eyes: no such luck for Zuckerberg.

[melkathi]

6 hours ago, uuuhhii said:

 

too many still pretend paradox are a tiny studio barely kept alive by small group of fanatic player

 

I was told just last week that paradox is a small indy company with no meaningful market share.

 

Mind you, the same person says there are no plot holes in Dragon Age.

[melkathi]

Oooh, Wartales incidentally just released on GOG.

[uuuhhii]

3 hours ago, melkathi said:

Oooh, Wartales incidentally just released on GOG.

get beat down by the first boss pretty hard

[MrBrown]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-26/microsoft-s-69-billion-activision-deal-blocked-by-uk-watchdog?leadSource=reddit_wall

[Hurlshort]

2 hours ago, uuuhhii said:

get beat down by the first boss pretty hard

Mattias Lund? He is pretty tricky. Make sure you spread everyone out. That fight is all about turn management and having a couple tanks that can absorb blows. 

edit: It's actually worse if you have the scaling difficulty on. He gets much harder at the higher levels.

Edited April 26, 2023 by Hurlshort

[uuuhhii]

33 minutes ago, Hurlshort said:

Mattias Lund? He is pretty tricky. Make sure you spread everyone out. That fight is all about turn management and having a couple tanks that can absorb blows. 

edit: It's actually worse if you have the scaling difficulty on. He gets much harder at the higher levels.

everyone die at 1 hit on easy include brute

going to recruit a shield guy and a few extra level before try again

[Hurlshort]

2 hours ago, uuuhhii said:

everyone die at 1 hit on easy include brute

going to recruit a shield guy and a few extra level before try again

You have to use the deflection ability to get the 70%, or I think you can use protection. But yeah, he's tough until you get a few levels under your belt.

[Wormerine]

7 hours ago, MrBrown said:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-26/microsoft-s-69-billion-activision-deal-blocked-by-uk-watchdog?leadSource=reddit_wall

Interestingly UK seems mostly concerned about cloud gaming. Curious to see how will Microsoft fight this.

[Humanoid]

17 hours ago, melkathi said:

Oooh, Wartales incidentally just released on GOG.

Tempted, but will wait until they enable multiplayer for it. Until then, would be interested in hearing if anyone has tried it in co-op on Steam.

(Tangentially, am a little sad that Hades never turned up on GOG, and I've just bought it on Microsoft Store over the alternatives because of the Play Anywhere functionality)

[Wormerine]

Looks sick

 

[Lexx]

Never played the originals, but this looks kinda interesting. Will likely keep it on my radar.

[Agiel]

@Wormerine

 

[Chilloutman]

is there a car humping another car in that pic or is it just me? xD

[Theonlygarby]

42 minutes ago, Chilloutman said:

is there a car humping another car in that pic or is it just me? xD

I think it's a dump truck with the bucket down but I hope you're right

[Keyrock]

[Hawke64]

Quote

[The mod] uses OpenAI's large language model ChatGPT to generate responses, xVASynth for text-to-speech so the NPCs can be fully voiced, and Whisper for speech-to-text, so players can speak into their mic and the NPCs can understand them. 

https://www.pcgamer.com/modder-wires-chatgpt-into-skyrim-vr-so-npcs-can-roleplay-and-remember-past-conversations/

While it has limitations, an AI model trained on controlled and contained data might provide a higher variety of appropriate responses and make the social interactions with NPC feel more immersive.
On the other hand, there is Square Enix.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2280000/SQUARE_ENIX_AI_Tech_Preview_THE_PORTOPIA_SERIAL_MURDER_CASE/

[Gorth]

Ask ChatGPT about Mudcrabs (ugly creatures)

[Gorgon]

I dunno, I don't think it carried from your session

 

While mudcrabs may not be conventionally attractive creatures, they play an important role in their ecosystem. In the real world, they serve as prey for larger animals, and help to keep waterways clean by consuming decaying organic matter. In the Elder Scrolls games, mudcrabs provide a challenge for players and can be a valuable source of resources. It's important to remember that all creatures have a purpose in the world, even if they may not be pleasing to the eye.

[Gfted1]

Thats a ChatGPT reply? I love the last sentence.

[Gorgon]

I asked for Morrowind NPC dialouge. You get what you ask for, it's... pretty terrible

1. "Greetings, traveler. Have you come seeking knowledge? Or perhaps you're looking to trade? Either way, I'm happy to oblige. Just be warned, the roads of Vvardenfell can be dangerous for the unwary. Many dangers lurk in the ash wastes, and there are creatures that even the most skilled warrior would be wise to avoid."

2. "Ah, it's good to see a friendly face. I've been on the road for weeks, and I'm getting tired of these blasted blight storms. It's a harsh land, this Vvardenfell, but there's something about it that keeps drawing me back. Perhaps it's the challenge, or maybe it's the thrill of exploration. Whatever it is, I can't seem to stay away."

3. "I see you're carrying some interesting artifacts there. Care to trade? I have some rare books and scrolls that might interest you. Or if you're looking for something more practical, I have a selection of enchanted weapons and armor. Of course, such things don't come cheap. But then again, neither does survival in this land. It's a dangerous world out there, my friend. Best be prepared."

 

[MrBrown]

https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2023-star-wars-jedi-survivor-pc-worst-triple-a-port-of-2023-so-far