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Giant Bomb |OT32| I've been meaning to love a boat
- Thread starter Death Metalist
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I've read Dan's book about his life (which I actually recommend; it's pretty entertaining) and though I do not completely disagree, I also don't think that's very accurate to what he was into as a kid. Especially given his recent story about being a narc as a kid.
Ooooh, rad. Definitely looking forward to listening to this sometime soon (and the 1099s I've been slacking on listening to in general); thanks for sharing it!
bodyofanamerican
Member
So did Abby fix the Exquisite Corps today, or what?
KillerDark
Member
Thanks for linking, would have missed this otherwise!
Been listening to the Ocotopath Traveler OST this morning, has some great music! Planning on trying to play the demo tonight. I beat world 3 in rabbids last night, and that boss was easily the best so far. I was definitely cracking up during the cutscenes
This isn't really the same thing but I will say that pre-GG sorta leading to more lines being drawn publicly, I was worried that GB sorta not really publicly stating anything to deal with some of its worse fans would make it much harder for a non-white dude staff member to join. Thankfully that clearly changed and even if there are shitty people around they're individually more vocal about dealing with them.
Human Trashcan
Banned
I feel the exact opposite. Yeah, XCOM 2 has an aesthetic, but it's a terribly ugly saturday morning cartoon aesthetic. I liked the austere look of EU/EW much better. WotC especially has just terrible aesthetics for the Chosen, and some of the other DLC stuff like the viper armor. It just looks like a bad GI Joe knockoff now.
I know this is a long shot but you think if someone didn't enjoy Original Sin 1 they might enjoy 2?
LOVED the combat but I didn't care for any of the characters or the story and I just couldn't care about getting past the first city.
I'm honestly OK with the design of the WoTC stuff. It looks great. I do feel like they made the Chosen look a little too human, and one of my bigger gripes with XCOM 2 is, despite looking good, they could've made more of the advent soldiers more unique by making them new alien designs rather than just boring soldiers.
I also feel like XCOM has ALWAYS strived for the bad GI Joe knockoff aesthetic.
Look at these knuckleheads.
KillerDark
Member
Looks like murder is on the schedule!
The Dear Leader
Banned
I really dislike how big everything looks in XCOM, the guns are so big and toy like and the characters all have that UE3 Gears of War look to them that's just so generic, XCOM 2 looks so much better, it's got a real identity to it compared to the first game.
Having played quite a bit of Divnity 2 now, my delusional dream is that the person doing the quicklook (that they will do) falls in love with it, plays through it and convinces the others to give it a try. Afterwards everyone agrees that it's a damn fine RPG.
Characters, especially companions, are much better and everything is fully voiced, which helps. You also have a lot more options to roleplay, even wacky stuff. Like as an undead or as the husband of a giant fireslug. There's much more options than in divnity 1 in that regard.
The overall narrative is still pretty standart though.
Characters, especially companions, are much better and everything is fully voiced, which helps. You also have a lot more options to roleplay, even wacky stuff. Like as an undead or as the husband of a giant fireslug. There's much more options than in divnity 1 in that regard.
The overall narrative is still pretty standart though.
Death Metalist
Member
Judging by the troubled history that nu-XCOM had, I think it's the best they could've made it.
The first 3D Firaxis games generally look ugly. Civ V-VI and XCOM 2 probably speak to the higher budgets that they were able to provide.
Which reminds, me there's a video from the art director of XCOM that I've been meaning to finish.
For those interested (He goes a little into the troubled past of XCOM): https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/304388/Video_An_XCOM_art_directors_guide_to_the_art_of_preproduction.php
The Dear Leader
Banned
buy teh haloz
Banned
Yeah the guns and armour alone make XCOM 2 look way better.
Human Trashcan
Banned
lol fair point. I also agree with dude who said that EU/EW is pretty ugly, too. They're both not attractive games imo, I just don't like most of the new alien designs and how outlandish XCOM 2 got with its DLC stuff.
VeryGooster
Banned
Every Exquisite Corps I get tempted to re-download XCOM on PS3 but seeing XCOM 2 for $25 on Xbox One might bite on that instead.
KillerDark
Member
Thanks, was too lazy to upload the image haha
ThanksVision
Member
Been listening to older bombcasts and my god Brad is so fucking funny. His interjections are like magical because of his wordplay... I honestly think since he's become a host he isn't able to fool around as much because he is responsible for the flow of conversation. Though I don't know who would be host in place of him
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
Hard to tell.
The combat is still the thing about the game. It's even better and more varied in 2.
There definitely is more story (you can pick from multiple characters with backstories and personal quests, and the ones you didn't pick can be your companions. You obviously can also create a new character tho.) but I don't think if you didn't get past the first city in 1 I 'm not sure if you'll enjoy 2.
The characters so far seem to at least have interesting motivations
a Lizard who used to rule an empire, an elf who was magically enslaved, a dancer with a demon in her head, an Undead who woke up just to discover his whole world is gone and who can't eve reveal his face etc.
I also really love the Undead character simply because it's fucking cool to play an Undead.
I also really love the Undead character simply because it's fucking cool to play an Undead.
There is some really, really cool stuff but most of it is mechanical and not really story related so far, so I'm not sure if it's enough if you didn't like 1.
It makes a lot of super smart changes tho.
For example you can decide for each companion which class they will be, which get's rid off the "Well, I don't like this character but I need a tank/healer" problem a lot of cRPGs have. Especially in Original Sin 1 that was big problem cause there only were two companions (they patched some in later on)
is that later than usual? I thought it was usually 7 or 8
avengers23
Banned
Dan could murder a peach for days.
LurkerPrime
Member
55GB for MVCI is so CAPCOM.
But, I don't think it's the combat alone that makes DOS (and DOS2) so special... it's the openness. It's not, "overcome this obstacle," but rather,"how will you overcome this obstacle?" When the trailer says it brings pen-and-paper style freedom, it isn't joking: if you can think it, you can probably do it. Like, there's a gate in the way? Sure, you can open it... you can steal a key, you can even take an alternate route. But sprout wings and fly over it? Why not!
And do note that the story goes some interesting places. I'm only in mid Act 1 but, let's just say things get interesting pretty quick. The writing is also super sharp and on point, a definite upgrade from DOS1 (never played much of DOSEE to compare, unfortunately).
Every game should have playable skeletons. That's just science.
But, I don't think it's the combat alone that makes DOS (and DOS2) so special... it's the openness. It's not, "overcome this obstacle," but rather,"how will you overcome this obstacle?" When the trailer says it brings pen-and-paper style freedom, it isn't joking: if you can think it, you can probably do it. Like, there's a gate in the way? Sure, you can open it... you can steal a key, you can even take an alternate route. But sprout wings and fly over it? Why not!
And do note that the story goes some interesting places. I'm only in mid Act 1 but, let's just say things get interesting pretty quick. The writing is also super sharp and on point, a definite upgrade from DOS1 (never played much of DOSEE to compare, unfortunately).
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
Yeah, that's a great point.
It feels much more organic than pretty much every other cRPG out there because you can use your spells not only to attack but use them to interact with the world as well.
I even really like the structure of the dialogue choices. I'm not much of a role-player but it's a great touch for those people.
I mean people still buy Telltale games, so yes
It's a real shame, because the first was really good. I feel like they took the wrong approach with expanding the series by making a prequel. I wonder if they were afraid of launching a new cast/story, which I thought was how they were going to grow the series. From what I've seen, the new LiS relies too much on people loving the characters of LiS, and only that. Perhaps at the expense of a new story, I'd say.
First, you're wrong.
Second, Sara is fantastic and 100% WHAT GIANT BOMB NEEDS ESPECIALLY GBWEST OH MY GOD IT WOULD BE PERFECT DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT
Third, you're still wrong.
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My Monday content idea is so much better than murder island.
Damn thanks, at least the companion changed sound super smart.
I bet I could have really enjoyed 1 with coop but no way I could get my roommate interested in such a deep RPG lol.
There's always steam refund but I always felt like 2 hours isn't enough to get a clear picture with these games.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
You know what other game lets you turn powerful enemies into chickens?
Dota
Dota
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
Rachet and Clank.
I'm attempting to jump into 1 again after seeing 2 received well. I also read that the first town is the worst bit so I started on the easiest difficulty and am trying to trudge through it. I like the combat systems too but the out of combat movement and environment effects are so fidgety and clunky. I bet I would like it a lot more co-op too since managing 2 main player's inventories along with your whole roster is a bit intimidating.
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
The beginning is.
I see no difference with it and a CW show like Riverdale.
Or maybe it's because of the emotional involvement of the original game. I loved LiS because it hit me so hard due to the story and characters and my own life.
Basileus777
Member
Huh? What impressions did you read? The first town in DOS is by far the best part of the game to the point where one of the main criticisms with the game is how nothing past that lived up to it.
LurkerPrime
Member
But can you then talk to the chicken?
I think Divinity's got this one in the bag.
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
In Divinity you can do it without getting insulted in a language you don't understand.
Death Metalist
Member
I'm not interested in that game but jesus. There was a time when I used to be excited for a new Marvel vs Capcom game,
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
Vinny calling Life is Strange a "traditional adventure game" is offensive to me.
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A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
What would you call it?
"Walking simulator?
I've also become interested in playing the original Original Sin as a result of 2; I was always vaguely interested (Pet Pal seems amazing) but seeing 2 seemingly reach a wider audience made it reach more. That being said I don't think I have time for a long RPG right now, especially because I'd like to play it coop with someone and I don't think my roommate would be into it, which complicates doing that with someone. Sorta wish I went for it last year when I was still at college and it would have been relatively easy to grab someone a couple nights a week for that.
also I really like Riverdale and enjoyed both Max and Chloe a lot in the original LiS (Warren can fuck off though)
also I really like Riverdale and enjoyed both Max and Chloe a lot in the original LiS (Warren can fuck off though)
Well then what's the point?!
It's pretty traditional
Think it was a thread in r/Games about impressions for the second game and someone was talking about his issues with the first game. That's a legitimate bummer if the town is meant to be the best part