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[RespectThySole]

You can craft a Very Rare Travel Packs which you can then use infinitely! And it's very easy to craft, you should have most of the materials together if you've been hoarding everything...

Edit: I love this game...yes it borrows lots of elements from many Open-World/Action Adventure games and nothing's really new, but it's got this...handcrafted polish to it? Like bread from the supermarket can be good, but when you get the same bread at a great bakery, it looks similar, has mostly the same ingredients but it's just so much more delicious tasting than the supermarket bread...

Yeah I actually just came across the very rare travel pack at a vendor, but I couldn't craft it because I need 10 rich meat. I also need 20 rich meat to upgrade my mod satchel and resource satchel. Anyways, so I've killed all the small animals that I've come across in the past two hours or so and I've received a grand total of 1 rich meat. I've gotten nothing but useless bony and fatty meat. It's like the game is trolling me at this point lol. Good to know I'll have the option for infinite fast travel available eventually though!

I feel like the inventory system is needlessly complicated. The loot system is not even that interesting in this game so why waste our time with all these pouch upgrades. And the amount that I can carry in my mods/resources is still so limited even after multiple upgrades. I constantly have to drop or sell something. It's a bit ridiculous. Encumbrance systems are never great, but they're usually more tolerable than the one in place here.

The combat with robots is amazing, but the combat with humans makes this game lose a few points, along with the sameish looking dungeons later on in the story. Minor problems, but this game could have been perfect.
I'd prefer a more story driven expansion though.

There's been a lot of human combat in the main missions I've done so far. Really hope there's less of it further on in the story.

To me the best things bout this game by far are the combat and robots.

I want combat driven DLC like Dark Souls for it tbh.

More awesome and tough robots and maybe new weapons.

I agree. I do find the main story intriguing so far, but the dialogue and non-Aloy characters haven't impressed me yet. I'd love some new weapons and robots. The robot combat is the best part of the game for sure.(wonky melee hitboxes aside)

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Any tips I should know going in (...in 5 hours >_>) now that peeps have been playing it for awhile? Im not one to mind spoilers so I welcome the tips.

-Upgrade your resources pouch asap
-Kill every living animal you see
-Handling = reload timing

Anyway is the shadow blast sling worth it? 1400 shards is a lot to part away with

 

[Rhaknar]

-Kill every living animal you see

thats not very nice

I want to tame a giant robot lizard like they did in the giantbomb quicklook, is that easy to do? :3

 

[Hanmik]

How do you beat the stealth Hunting Ground? I tried doing the trials but the stealth kill watcher trial and the crab loot trial are impossible in the time they give you T_T

Any tips?

The stealth one is easier if you have the "Run silence" skill.

Before you start the trial, look down to the right, find the Watcher closest to the rope to the right. Track it.
The go down the rope to the right. You will land close to some grass. Run behind the Watcher you tagged. I mean run.. then R1 stealth kill it when you are running. Hurry up back to the grass you just ran from. Now ALL the watcher (the remaining 4) will have a yellow circle above their head. they will come investigating. Just take them out one by one from the grass. Pretty easy that way.

The other one was also just done with the same skills. use the rope on the left.. and run like hell. never stop.

 

[Skux]

Corrupted zones are murder on my blaze stash, damn.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Is it just me, or is there something off about some of the NPC faces? Some of them are sitting on the wrong side of the uncanny valley, for me. I think it's animation-related, since they look so realistic.

That said, this game is amazing. I haven't had a lot of time to play yet, just found and climbed my first Tallneck yesterday. So cool.

Also, every game needs a photo mode.

 

[boskee]

Is it just me, or is there something off about some of the NPC faces? Some of them are sitting on the wrong side of the uncanny valley, for me. I think it's animation-related, since they look so realistic.

That said, this game is amazing. I haven't had a lot of time to play yet, just found and climbed my first Tallneck yesterday. So cool.

Also, every game needs a photo mode.

Yeah, my biggest complaint about this game so far is how bad the head animations are and I don't think it's the uncanny valley, since most of them look really plastic.

 

[Muzicfreq]

What is Patch 1.03? I just got it buuut I'm currently in the middle of a couldron

 

[Hanmik]

What is Patch 1.03? I just got it buuut I'm currently in the middle of a couldron

it fixes spelling mistakes..

Cauldron..

I have to say the explosion physics in this game are terrific.

Set up multiple blast traps and let a charging machine run through them. It'll get knocked left and right in mid air all over the place. It's amazing to watch.

1.03 patch notes are:

"– Glitch fixes
– Progression fixes"

 

[Rhaknar]

Is it just me, or is there something off about some of the NPC faces? Some of them are sitting on the wrong side of the uncanny valley, for me. I think it's animation-related, since they look so realistic.

That said, this game is amazing. I haven't had a lot of time to play yet, just found and climbed my first Tallneck yesterday. So cool.

Also, every game needs a photo mode.

Lip sync (or just mouth animations really) seemed shit in the video I saw (I havent seen much of the game tbh)

 

[Yoshichan]

Woo!! It now says Guerilla on the title screen :lol

I guess the massive success made them realize they needed all the recognition

 

[LastMinuteHero]

thats not very nice

I want to tame a giant robot lizard like they did in the giantbomb quicklook, is that easy to do? :3

I haven't seen the gb quicklook yet but for some robos you have to clear a "dungeon" to learn how to hack them. By default, when you first learn override , you cam tame maybe 3 or 4 robos if I'm not mistaken.

And yes the animal killing part is not nice but they died for a good cause =p

 

[Muzicfreq]

it fixes spelling mistakes..

Cauldron..

thank you. and sorry I am not perfect on my spelling. anywho
Hopefully this means less stuck in rocks

 

[RespectThySole]

Lip sync (or just mouth animations really) seemed shit in the video I saw (I havent seen much of the game tbh)

It's weird. 90% of the time, the lip sync is awful, but then there are some random characters that have perfect lip sync.

 

[Hanmik]

thank you. and sorry I am not perfect on my spelling. anywho
Hopefully this means less stuck in rocks

sorry it was just meant as an innocent joke.. sorry.

 

[kriskrosbbk]

Guys help me understand something.What is the difference between weaknesses: broken shield and arrow which pentrates. Is this accordingly tearblast and tear arrows?

 

[Ruthless_Barbarian]

1.03 patch notes are:

"– Glitch fixes
– Progression fixes"

Anyone specifically?

I have one side-quest that won't complete and another that says it's paused...hopefully these are fixed.

Guys help me understand something.What is the difference between weaknesses: broken shield and arrow which pentrates. Is this accordingly tearblast and tear arrows?

Broken shield icon represent tear.

The penetration icon is for damage.

 

[Markitron]

Quick question (apologies as it's probably the 100th time it has been asked), are there any missable trophies? If so, is there a non-spoilery way of telling me what to look out for?

Thanks.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Anyway yay or nay on shadow blast sling? 1400 shards is a lot

 

[Skux]

Guys help me understand something.What is the difference between weaknesses: broken shield and arrow which pentrates. Is this accordingly tearblast and tear arrows?

The piercing arrow is your 'standard' damage arrow which does decent damage on weak points, components and unarmoured areas.

The broken shield is tear damage, and specialises in removing machine components and armour.

 

[SuperBanana]

I found my first Thunderjaw. That went...poorly.

 

[Hanmik]

Quick question (apologies as it's probably the 100th time it has been asked), are there any missable trophies? If so, is there a non-spoilery way of telling me what to look out for?

Thanks.

no you can't miss any trophies..

Anyway yay or nay on shadow blast sling? 1400 shards is a lot

You are going to need every Shadow weapon if you want to complete the Hunting trials.

 

[WalshyB]

First game that has interested me enough to read through the logs and listen to the voice recordings.. impressive.

 

[Markitron]

no you can't miss any trophies..



You are going to need every Shadow weapon if you want to complete the Hunting trials.

Thanks. It's so pleasant when games are like this. I'm not a trophy whore but it always bugs me to think I might be missing something. This seems like it's gonna be a very fun platinum.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

You are going to need every Shadow weapon if you want to complete the Hunting trials.

Sigh all right I can gather shards again

 

[Hanmik]

Thanks. It's so pleasant when games are like this. I'm not a trophy whore but it always bugs me to think I might be missing something. This seems like it's gonna be a very fun platinum.

I just platinumed the game last night.. I normally never do this (Have 17 or so).. only with games I can't put down.

 

[Skux]

Found on Reddit... Aloy's eyes reflect what she's seeing. Can anyone else verify?

 

[kriskrosbbk]

The piercing arrow is your 'standard' damage arrow which does decent damage on weak points, components and unarmoured areas.

The broken shield is tear damage, and specialises in removing machine components and armour.

Anyone specifically?

I have one side-quest that won't complete and another that says it's paused...hopefully these are fixed.



Broken shield icon represent tear.

The penetration icon is for damage.

Clear.Thanks.

 

[ferunnico]

I think I've encountered a bug: Aloy randomly says these lines that I think she's only supposed to say when you are shooting at a Tallneck. Just now I was in cave without any enemies when she said "there's no way I'm taking down a machine this big". A couple of minutes later I was shooting at a goose and she said "can't even make a dent in that thing". This has been going on for hours now, ever since I encountered the first Tallneck.

 

[nOoblet16]

How do you beat the stealth Hunting Ground? I tried doing the trials but the stealth kill watcher trial and the crab loot trial are impossible in the time they give you T_T

Any tips?

You don't actually have to kill anything for the crab loot, you can just run and grab the thing, you don't even have to be stealthy. Before you go down make sure to mark all your target locations. The watcher one is the hardest but you can start from the right side and move your way to the other side.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Found on Reddit... Aloy's eyes reflect what she's seeing. Can anyone else verify?

^someone posted a similar pic in the horizon screenshot thread so I think it does

 

[GlamFM]

This seems like it's gonna be a very fun platinum.

Yep, I´m going for it. This will hopefully be my 3rd Platinum. (Other 2 are Destiny & The Witness)

 

[Skux]

Sweet jesus these dodge rolls (source)

https://gfycat.com/RepentantCircularDegu

 

[nOoblet16]

Found on Reddit... Aloy's eyes reflect what she's seeing. Can anyone else verify?

They can't really reflect what she is seeing as that's a taxing effect on a detail so minute. What is probably happening is that it's a simple static cubemap of a mountain. Check out how the sky is blue in that reflection but it isn't in the view that is in front of her.

 

[Apt101]

Finally broke out of the first main zone, after about 22 hours. I spent a lot of time on side quests and exploration. The sense of wonder and danger in the wider world is amazing. Travel for me is so slow because I keep stopping to look at scenery, climb rocks, look for caverns, and such.

I experienced my first crash. Thank goodness the game quick saves after you progress to another step in a quest. I didn't want to have to fight three snapjaws again. Fearsome bastards. But I lured them into a spot where I had elevation and coverage, and just trap bombed them or slingbombed them.

My only criticism so far: during bandit camp clearings, all too often I miss kiss because some wooden debris, crates, or structures kind of catch arrows when they get close to them. Which leads to "huh, who's shooting?". Sometimes they catch arrows that are a good foot away from them.

I still can't believe how good this game is. Guerilla, with this and their engine to license out, have become so much more valuable to Sony seemingly overnight.

 

[HowZatOZ]

Is there a way to just hold X down to sprint on a mount? Thumb is becoming sore constantly tapping the damn button.

 

[nOoblet16]

Anyway yay or nay on shadow blast sling? 1400 shards is a lot

no you can't miss any trophies..



You are going to need every Shadow weapon if you want to complete the Hunting trials.

I finished every hunting trial with best results and got blazing sun on almost all of them in first try itself. I never used the sling, nor did I ever use the rattler...not even once.

 

[Hanmik]

Found on Reddit... Aloy's eyes reflect what she's seeing. Can anyone else verify?

if this is true.. then why the fuck are the reflections in the water fake?.. Like I was swimming in a lake last night.. no waves or anything.. the sun was going down, and the water looked AMAZING.. BUT, the reflections did not show the right stuff. It was just some random wrong looking reflections..

 

[MaKTaiL]

1.03 probably fixed that Text Book on Hunter's Lodge spoiling a quest before you do it. I'll check later. I haven't done the quest yet.

 

[LastMinuteHero]

Man that

Spoiler

meridian theme is stuck in my head. It's very jrpg-like and I love it

 

[nOoblet16]

Okay so hunting trials. How do I remove canisters from bellowbacks?

Tear arrows, or shots from Tearblaster spear after it's knocked down. When you use the spear you don't even have to be accurate.

 

[cheesekao]

Is there a way to just hold X down to sprint on a mount? Thumb is becoming sore constantly tapping the damn button.

Mounts don't slow down if you don't tap x after it reaches full speed iirc.

 

[Muzicfreq]

They can't really reflect what she is seeing as that's a taxing effect on a detail so minute. What is probably happening is that it's a simple static cubemap of a mountain. Check out how the sky is blue in that reflection but it isn't in the view that is in front of her.

Each area has a different texture that gets helped out by character shading so as to make it less apparent.
One time in the desert waters I had the wrong one load while swimming in the daytime and it showed a dense forest reflection while once I got out of the water it loaded the correct onw.

 

[Gradly]

Is there a way to just hold X down to sprint on a mount? Thumb is becoming sore constantly tapping the damn button.

All I know is that there are like 3 speeds and you only need to press X once for each level just like changing a gear in a car. You press O to slow down to slower speed, and hold it down to fully stop

 

[HowZatOZ]

Mounts don't slow down if you don't tap x after it reaches full speed iirc.

Strange, it slows me down if I don't keep tapping X every so often to maintain speed. Maybe I read the tutorial wrong initially.

 

[Hanmik]

I finished every hunting trial with best results and got blazing sun on almost all of them in first try itself. I never used the sling, nor did I ever use the rattler...not even once.

ohh... I remembered wrong then.. I know I bought all shadow weapons, just to be on the safe side.

sorry .

 

[cripterion]

Ok got the plat trophy just now, my first one, I don't go for achievements really but this game made me invested in its world and I really enjoyed the whole journey.

Great story, great characters, solid gameplay and a decent challenge on hard though I really outleveled the story mission in the end...
fuck I'll say it again but the faces are top notch, even if the lipsync and facial animation is not always on point, the quality and diversity of the faces puts to shame what I've seen from ME Andromeda.

I'm also impressed about the performance, coming from pc gaming and playing several games at over 100fps this felt great to me, not slow (Like Destiny). I ran into 2 bugs through the whole game : some bodies of characters wouldn't appear at a distance and during a certain mission, some enemy didn't trigger which made me search for him outside of the zone where they he should have been to complete the quest.

Spoiler

Potiental for a sequel is high, I would definitely be on board for that but I think I would even enjoy a pre-sequel too.

 

[lcap]

Guys, is the E3 2016 quest on the game? Seeing that area going differently bugged me because they had voice acting and such for a quest on the presentation.

 

[nOoblet16]

I just put handling mods on it but wondering if tear will help in any way since the weapon got base tear stats to it.

Edit: Got my last stranded item. What will the reward be. ohohoh ( maybe nothing important but some info)

More tear mods you put, the faster you will tear...even if the weapon already has year stats. Handling increases your firerate and reload speed.

 

[Ruthless_Barbarian]

What a difference time of day makes in each location.

Same shot, different ToD: