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Genshin Impact |OT| 5.0 (Natlan) - Everything Changed When the Fire Nation Arrived

Nankatsu

Member
I'm getting back to Genshin bit by bit and something seems off. Did they by any chance tweak with characters skin tone? I'm finding them pretty washed out and I didn't switch my TV settings at all.

Or maybe I got super comfy with my PC screen, which isn't even HDR, and my eyes are tricking me.
 

deanote666

Member
I'm getting back to Genshin bit by bit and something seems off. Did they by any chance tweak with characters skin tone? I'm finding them pretty washed out and I didn't switch my TV settings at all.

Or maybe I got super comfy with my PC screen, which isn't even HDR, and my eyes are tricking me.
They might have changed shading a few patches ago.
 

BJK

Member
ATTENTION:
By the way, it's getting close to 5.0, so I'm probably going to have the mods pull the thread out of Community for a few weeks like we did for Fontaine. I feel like GAF has gotten a little more accepting of gacha games over the past year, so we might get some new faces. The ZZZ thread gets a decent amount of replies.

Start brainstorming some thread title updates for Natlan.

Genshin Impact |OT| 5.0 - Everything Changed when the Fire Nation Arrived

-or-

- Waifus coming to XBox too


Sitting with over 100 draws while waiting for the next archon. I need to decide on a new character to join Zhongli in C6-ville. Out of my friendship-leveling standard party, Jean is getting C3 free with the update (and I'm not going to aim for a standard-banner character), meaning my main DPS (C0 Yoimiya) or off-field DPS (C0 Yae Miko) are the likely options. While I do really like Yae...those turrets make her an aggro magnet in multiplayer dungeons, which is annoying. Conversely, Yoimiya's elemental skill means there's down-time in her rotation; it's fine for solo content (as that's when I can refresh the turrets for Miko, or put up a new shield if I'm running Zhongli), but it's less great in multiplayer.

I'd consider Navia, since she's ridiculously hard-hitting for C0, but having a 2nd geo C6 seems like a mistake. Furina (C0) is a character I don't mind taking in to multiplayer, since she does heal, while not feeling limited to slashing at your opponent's ankles (a la Qiqi).

Other 5-stars I have: Clorinde (C0), Dehya (C0), Diluc (C2), Eula (C1), Ganyu (C0), Kequing (C2), Klee (C0), Mona (C0), Nahida (C0), Nilou (C0), Qiqi (C2), Raiden Shogun (C0), Tartaglia (C1), Tignari (C0), Venti (C0), Wriothsley (C0). Curious to see GAF's recommendations.
 

Pejo

Member
Bunch of stuff.

Mualani trailer:



New Natlan web event:
Genshin Impact: Take part in the "Off We Go to the Nation of Pyro!" event and cheer for the Sacred Flame Pilgrimage to obtain new weapons and other in-game rewards!

Arle official birthday art:
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Genshin Impact |OT| 5.0 - Everything Changed when the Fire Nation Arrived

-or-

- Waifus coming to XBox too


Sitting with over 100 draws while waiting for the next archon. I need to decide on a new character to join Zhongli in C6-ville. Out of my friendship-leveling standard party, Jean is getting C3 free with the update (and I'm not going to aim for a standard-banner character), meaning my main DPS (C0 Yoimiya) or off-field DPS (C0 Yae Miko) are the likely options. While I do really like Yae...those turrets make her an aggro magnet in multiplayer dungeons, which is annoying. Conversely, Yoimiya's elemental skill means there's down-time in her rotation; it's fine for solo content (as that's when I can refresh the turrets for Miko, or put up a new shield if I'm running Zhongli), but it's less great in multiplayer.

I'd consider Navia, since she's ridiculously hard-hitting for C0, but having a 2nd geo C6 seems like a mistake. Furina (C0) is a character I don't mind taking in to multiplayer, since she does heal, while not feeling limited to slashing at your opponent's ankles (a la Qiqi).

Other 5-stars I have: Clorinde (C0), Dehya (C0), Diluc (C2), Eula (C1), Ganyu (C0), Kequing (C2), Klee (C0), Mona (C0), Nahida (C0), Nilou (C0), Qiqi (C2), Raiden Shogun (C0), Tartaglia (C1), Tignari (C0), Venti (C0), Wriothsley (C0). Curious to see GAF's recommendations.
If you're trying to go C6, 100 wishes is nowhere near enough. But out of the ones you listed, the biggest "improvements" from low constellations to high is Shogun/Tartaglia(mostly outdated)/Eula (outdated). I don't know about Chlorinde.

If you really want a powerhouse that will let you steamroll, well... anything, it's Arlecchino. Even C2 is overkill. Also Nahida is a great high constellation investment, or whover your favorite DPS is.
 

Nankatsu

Member
Man this game seriously needs a skip button. Trying to rush through summer event to unlock things and collect the rewards and omg... What a fucking snooze fest.
 
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Pejo

Member
So CN is out doing CN gacha drama stuff.

Apparently Bilibili, basically the YouTube of China is allowing any content to pass filter as long as you include "Genshin bad" or something like that in the title. Users caught wind of it and started uploading mass amounts of HoYo flavored porn. Porn is supposedly punishable in CN by like 5 years prison? I dunno, I'm reading this 3rd hand. But TL;DR is that the anti-HoYo sentiment is reaching an all time high in preparation for 5.0. I wouldn't go too far into the comments because you'll just see redditors arguing that it's WuWa fans or paid shills doing the negative PR swing. Anyways, what a mess lol.

 

Pejo

Member
Joe Biden Reaction GIF by The Democrats


I have no fucking clue. I think fans of this type of game are eating incredibly good right now. WuWa has fantastic gameplay and is slowly coming into its own instead of being a Genshin carbon copy, I'm more excited for Genshin than I've been since swimming was revealed for Fontaine, even ZZZ is a lot more fun than I was expecting. RIP my time, but as far as having fun, high quality (free) games, we've never been in a better spot. I liken it to GAF's obsession with console wars despite the sad, sorry state of AAA console gaming.
 
I liken it to GAF's obsession with console wars despite the sad, sorry state of AAA console gaming.
I guess I kinda get that, but why would Bilibili want to facilitate that with their algorithm? Or were they trying to ban dissident voices and it backfired through a bug or something?
 

Pejo

Member
Another new web event, not the same one as the previous one I linked. This is just a click-through for primogems one:
"Guide to Wondrous Sights"

The other link I provided is the one that gives us the free Natlan craftable weapons as long as we hit milestones, so I suggest everybody log in and click that one.
 

Nankatsu

Member
So how are you guys in terms of primogems? I'm not liking my chances for the upcoming anniversary 🤣. No guaranteed, I'll have to win 50/50.
 

Pejo

Member
So how are you guys in terms of primogems? I'm not liking my chances for the upcoming anniversary 🤣. No guaranteed, I'll have to win 50/50.
Well I'm going to try to C6 Mavuika when she releases, but there are a bunch of great Natlan designs between now and then, so who knows how things are gonna go for me. I have just under 100 wishes currently, but I've only done quests and exploration of about 25% of Fontaine

So now my dilemma is do I just rely on the ugly dinosaur gremlins or pick up Mualani for Natlan mechanics. I do like her design quite a bit, and it's hard to stare down new version/anniversary hype and not roll on anything, so I'll probably end up snagging a copy.

Probably not gonna be any way around swiping when Archon time comes.
 

Nankatsu

Member
Well I'm going to try to C6 Mavuika when she releases.
Excuse Me Dog GIF by MOODMAN


You're gonna have to open your bank account for that, no?

I have about 70 wishes so far, but quite a bit of content to farm too. Priority is the pixel guy. If things go right then Mavuika. Also Ororon.

I'm not expecting Capitano to drop, but if drops, sorry Mavuika.
 
New raffle event, links below. You get an additional try from inviting people through your link, so post 'em here.

I'm sitting on 480 wishes + 83 fates worth of Starglitter. I have 8 pity on the character banner and 60-ish on the weapon banner. Depending on how things go, I could probably C6R1 someone down the line.

Edit: deleted my link since I received the max rewards.
 
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Pejo

Member
Excuse Me Dog GIF by MOODMAN


You're gonna have to open your bank account for that, no?

I have about 70 wishes so far, but quite a bit of content to farm too. Priority is the pixel guy. If things go right then Mavuika. Also Ororon.

I'm not expecting Capitano to drop, but if drops, sorry Mavuika.
I already C6'd Childe/Eula/Shenhe and most of the standard banner 5*s, so I'm aware of the cost. Luckily I'll have the top up bonus reset and refunds from pretty much any dupe 4* I pull to buy more fates. I just gotta hope the 50/50 is kind.

So I just started that soon expiring battle event. Man I fucking hate that type where you have to set up multiple teams and buffs for each team for every stage of the event. The goddamn setup takes longer than the battle stuff does, and for what? The event disappears and you'll never see those mechanics again. I really dislike battle events in Genshin more and more as time goes on.

I was pretty hype for Capitano until he was revealed without his coat. He's just the normal Diluc-type beanpole character and he's got a mullet, so I'm back to not giving a shit. Pretty much guarantees we aren't ever getting the 3rd male character model (buff adult), so meh. I'm guessing it's gonna end up being Kaeya's dad.

*edit*

here's my raffle link:
New Chapter Ignited: Blaze to Natlan! Take part in the web event to win Primogems ×100 and other rewards! https://hoyo.link/ejyjFCAL?u_code=GBDGGRQ5YN
 
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deanote666

Member
I wasn't fond of the battle event either. Did they let us skip the researcher's generic reason why we're doing this same mechanic for the 1000th time?

3/4 of my team was the same across all 3 teams. Did the Atk +15% and the boost if you had a shield each round. Never made it to 5000 on a round but got my primos and ran.

Can't bring myself to do it on my 2nd account.
 
Just saw these early character reviews on YouTube:


Kachina sounds a bit disappointing. Seems like she's just a placeholder for the new artifact set. Once Xilonen releases, she will likely lose any reason to exist (except maybe in IT). Still gonna build her though.


From this video I gather that Mualani is strong, but could use different teammates to make her rotations more comfy. Future Natlan characters will likely fix this.
 

Pejo

Member
So glad we're getting Kachina for free. She looks fun.

Looks like Genshin won mobile game of the year at Gamescom. Wonder if they'll give us some free pulls.
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Pejo

Member
Man I can't believe I spent the last few hours catching up with quests that were blocking my progress on that last summer event quest. The one in Sumeru talking about the stupid fucking book.

If I knew it was just gonna be running around listening to NPCs spout stupid shit for 20 primogems I wouldn't even have bothered. Ah well, at least it forced me to catch up on some of my quest backlog. All finished with the time limited stuff now at least.

Final Notice:
Going to throw up a poll to let you guys vote on new thread title, but I wanted to collect any more options from you guys before I make the poll. So far we have:
  • Aloha Mavuika, in your warm embrace I want to stay
  • Everything Changed when the Fire Nation Arrived
  • Waifus coming to XBox too
  • Land of the Lost (50/50)
  • Through the Fire and the Flames
Any more suggestions, please have them in by Sunday, and I'll make the poll.

*edit*

Looks like we hit all the goals and will get the 3 free Natlan weapons.
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Nankatsu

Member
If I knew it was just gonna be running around listening to NPCs spout stupid shit for 20 primogems I wouldn't even have bothered. Ah well, at least it forced me to catch up on some of my quest backlog. All finished with the time limited stuff now at least.

Same. I legit pressed X asap during all the quest, didn't read jackshit about it :pie_roffles:
 

Nankatsu

Member
Just tried out the new end game mode. It's actually ok.

I'm not amazed by it in any means but does the job.

Also cleared the last main story quest and is it just me or

was the encounter between Lumine and Traveller insanely poor executed? Meh as fuck to me.

Lumine went full MIB on Aether:

will smith mib GIF
 
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Pejo

Member
Just tried out the new end game mode. It's actually ok.

I'm not amazed by it in any means but does the job.

Also cleared the last main story quest and is it just me or

was the encounter between Lumine and Traveller insanely poor executed? Meh as fuck to me.

Lumine went full MIB on Aether:

will smith mib GIF
Finally somebody else on GAF that likes the mode. They're already on their way to ruining it, though. Next iteration has 2 more floors and boss HP is getting almost doubled.

Also, with that quest, I fucking agree. Not only was it kinda shitty in and of itself, it also directly fucks up all of the progress we made in Dain quests up until that point. Like why even have us recover the eye of the first tiller if they were just give it to the abyss twin a few quests later anyways.

Dain quests used to be interesting from a lore perspective and pushed the story forward, that one literally removed progress.
 

Pejo

Member
Lots of codes, get 'em while they're hot (while they work).
======================================

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=NAJEWZTD7XD5

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=5SKXWYSCPEVR

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=5A2WEGTVPXFV

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=HIIKNICN5N17

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=BDNAZH369891

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=TTKEXYBCNWFH

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=YILB5OHN89CN

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=YNQS332O31TG

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=MGKH82L54F6S

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=FollowGenshinImpactDE

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=CXCG66V7N42V

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=CXCG929M9MB9

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=USDA9H94ZHSE

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=USDA8V3429S6

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ZOYWFIGI3NJ2

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ZOYW5VB45X5T

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ARQS5391FY79

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ARQSZJ8BJ248

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ARQSL113O9ZU

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=KKFDOUU3GCJP

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=KKFD1J97LTJ2

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=KKFD53TP7U2M

4.8 Ending Soon! ASAP!​


*edit*

Also looks like we're getting 1000 primogems for the Gamescom award, split over 5 days of login gifts in the mail.

Also - also, not sure when these spawned, but sometime after I finished that external quest in Sumeru for the summer event, I warped back in and now there's a handful of extra chests all of the sudden in Simulanka, just an FYI.
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Pejo

Member
Damn, I was going back through mods since it'd been a while since I looked at what was new out there. There's a Dehya mod that's incredible. Dude completely remodeled her (and gave her almost double poly count) but not in the usual "just give her humongous T&A" or "make her really fat" way that mods usually go. Like this would be an amazing default adult body style for females. Fully modular and you can pick any number of options on how it looks.
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Crazy what's possible with this game, and then HoYo gives us this:
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*edit*

Also a great Neuvilette mod:
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When using his special charge attack:
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Nankatsu

Member
Damn, I was going back through mods since it'd been a while since I looked at what was new out there. There's a Dehya mod that's incredible. Dude completely remodeled her (and gave her almost double poly count) but not in the usual "just give her humongous T&A" or "make her really fat" way that mods usually go. Like this would be an amazing default adult body style for females. Fully modular and you can pick any number of options on how it looks.
RmH1tBB.jpeg
W6OTqNK.jpeg

Crazy what's possible with this game, and then HoYo gives us this:
iu

Yeah, we will never see anything like that on Genshin. Hoyo be like:

Animated GIF
 

Pejo

Member
Yeah, we will never see anything like that on Genshin. Hoyo be like:

Animated GIF
I'm not even talking the sexy design, just the overall quality is way above the usual. ZZZ and Star Rail have both already proven that having different sized character models doesn't bloat the game size or make it explode. I know HoYo has to make sure the game can play on shitty phones, but still.
 

Pejo

Member
Ok, Poll for new OT title is up. I'll give it until Tuesday before messaging a mod to have them move/rename the thread for us. Please vote by Tuesday evening. (8/27/2024). I also added an "other" option that should let you fill in answers and others can see/vote for those as well. Lurkers are encouraged to vote as well.



I'll work on making a Summary of the new shit post, like I did last year.
 
Lots of codes, get 'em while they're hot (while they work).
======================================

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=NAJEWZTD7XD5

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=5SKXWYSCPEVR

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=5A2WEGTVPXFV

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=HIIKNICN5N17

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=BDNAZH369891

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=TTKEXYBCNWFH

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=YILB5OHN89CN

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=YNQS332O31TG

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=MGKH82L54F6S

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=FollowGenshinImpactDE

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=CXCG66V7N42V

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=CXCG929M9MB9

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=USDA9H94ZHSE

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=USDA8V3429S6

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ZOYWFIGI3NJ2

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ZOYW5VB45X5T

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ARQS5391FY79

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ARQSZJ8BJ248

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=ARQSL113O9ZU

-------(Choose ONE to Use)-------

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=KKFDOUU3GCJP

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=KKFD1J97LTJ2

https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=KKFD53TP7U2M

4.8 Ending Soon! ASAP!​


*edit*

Also looks like we're getting 1000 primogems for the Gamescom award, split over 5 days of login gifts in the mail.

Also - also, not sure when these spawned, but sometime after I finished that external quest in Sumeru for the summer event, I warped back in and now there's a handful of extra chests all of the sudden in Simulanka, just an FYI.
kLQoQa2.jpeg
How do i get these? I always played on PlayStation only. I created an account with the same email as my ps account but i don’t think my data is there?

Edit: sorry, still a bit on a noob here
 
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Pejo

Member
How do i get these? I always played on PlayStation only. I created an account with the same email as my ps account but i don’t think my data is there?

Edit: sorry, still a bit on a noob here
I actually never tried to redeem a code on PS before, but google says (from in game):
on PS5 or PS4, then you need to bring up the main Paimon menu using the Options button. From there select Settings > Account > Redeem Code.
 
Ok, Poll for new OT title is up. I'll give it until Tuesday before messaging a mod to have them move/rename the thread for us. Please vote by Tuesday evening. (8/27/2024). I also added an "other" option that should let you fill in answers and others can see/vote for those as well. Lurkers are encouraged to vote as well.



I'll work on making a Summary of the new shit post, like I did last year.

Voted
 

Pejo

Member
Capitano render, normal and coatless. I'm so bummed that he has a mullet and a beanpole character model. I like the coat design better than without, but I'm 99% positive he won't be playable in this state anyways. Probably gonna turn into a reborn twink like Bennett, but with a mullet.
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Pejo

Member
QUICK NOTICE:
I totally got the dates wrong again and realized that this Tuesday is when 5.0 drops, so I'm ending voting on the new OT title at the end of the day tomorrow instead. I'd like to have the thread out in Gaming when the patch goes live. Numbers wise, it looks like most people already voted anyways.

LegendOfKage LegendOfKage once I finish the 5.0 update post, can you link it in the OP again like last year?


Whew, they're FINALLY giving us some good stuff in Natlan.
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Detroit Tigers Smile GIF by Bally Sports Detroit


*edit*

Ningguang birthday official art:
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jonnyXx

Member
Capitano render, normal and coatless. I'm so bummed that he has a mullet and a beanpole character model. I like the coat design better than without, but I'm 99% positive he won't be playable in this state anyways. Probably gonna turn into a reborn twink like Bennett, but with a mullet.
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yzrtpli.jpg
He's not nearly as imposing without the cloak.
 

Pejo

Member
He's not nearly as imposing without the cloak.
Leakers are saying that there's nothing under his mask in the current models available for him, so either HoYo is keeping it a surprise at a model level or this version will never be playable. Matches up with older leaks saying that he wouldn't be playable in 5.x but Columbina will be.

Also hey Fuz! Glad to see you're still checking in on us, just saw your answer in the poll! Wish I had some way to get your Steam account name so I could add you on there.
 

SSfox

Member
She looks amazing omg Beidou used to be my favorite female design but Xelo may took the crown or maybe tie. Hopefully it won't be ruined by social media cry babies

I did my vote btw
 

Nankatsu

Member
Too many cool characters to pull on Natlan it seems.

Gonna have to use my primogems carefully.

I shouldn't have comeback until 28th. Ok I've been farming, but I lost a free x10 pull because I started playing earlier.

Regarding the changes in the weapons banner, if you lose the first 50/50 now you're bond to get the weapon on the 2nd chance right? Making it 160 fates.

Are they updating the standard banner in any way?
 

jonnyXx

Member
Regarding the changes in the weapons banner, if you lose the first 50/50 now you're bond to get the weapon on the 2nd chance right? Making it 160 fates.
Yup. You only need to loose once for the guarantee now, not twice.

No changes to standard banner other than confirmation that they will be adding more standard 5 star characters.
 
So Xilonen is a blacksmith. I'd like it if she was the actual blacksmith we can go to in Natlan.

There were some rumors Iansan might be included in 5.1 as a 4-star, but I guess those were wrong. Feels a bit lacking to have only one new character in 5.1, but I guess it makes some sense to leave that for 5.2 when they release new areas/tribes. I hope this means she isn't a standard 5-star. Can't imagine them releasing only one character with the reduced value of being a standard.
 
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