Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Totally Accurate Battlegrounds....
A few weeks ago Totally Accurate Battlegrounds was given away for free. I claimed it but never tried it out until last night. I wasn't expecting much, it has it's good points but it is incredibly quirky.
Quirky in a "it's so bad it's good" kind of way. I've had no problems with getting disconnected or finding legit servers to play on. But I suppose mileage will vary with use etc.
Even with a few games under my belt I've realized very quickly that it's got more quirk than I can handle. It's not a game I'll put any more time into.
I'll stick with watching jacksepticeye's gameplay for both in game action and fun commentary.
Quirky in a "it's so bad it's good" kind of way. I've had no problems with getting disconnected or finding legit servers to play on. But I suppose mileage will vary with use etc.
Even with a few games under my belt I've realized very quickly that it's got more quirk than I can handle. It's not a game I'll put any more time into.
I'll stick with watching jacksepticeye's gameplay for both in game action and fun commentary.
Hitman....
Darkest Dungeon....
This crew, in their state..... pic.twitter.com/vd2ZmouRlw
— A Casual Carebear (@ACasualCarebear) July 3, 2018
What could go wrong.... pic.twitter.com/3ep98a774g
— A Casual Carebear (@ACasualCarebear) July 3, 2018
Monday, 2 July 2018
Battlefield 5....
I've seen a lot of footage of the Battlefield 5 Alpha. In looks, it reminds me of the BF1 engine, but with Call of Duty play-style. I'm a fan of Battlefield over CoD, I've played both but as I've gone from game to game over both franchises I've been drawn more to what is termed a slower Time To Kill. I've grown to very much dislike twitchy fast shooters.
It's all a balancing act. Some games get more right that wrong. BF1 isn't perfect bit it's good. So far BF5 isn't drawing me in.
A good video from LevelCapGaming that's worth a look, talks about the Alpha's down sides.
Which in turn lead me on (as he described) to another of his video's on the topic of Time To Kill, very interesting. It has me thinking more about the new Eve shooter Project Nova than any other FPS at the moment. It's this type of tinfoil hattery you could get lost in......
It's all a balancing act. Some games get more right that wrong. BF1 isn't perfect bit it's good. So far BF5 isn't drawing me in.
A good video from LevelCapGaming that's worth a look, talks about the Alpha's down sides.
Which in turn lead me on (as he described) to another of his video's on the topic of Time To Kill, very interesting. It has me thinking more about the new Eve shooter Project Nova than any other FPS at the moment. It's this type of tinfoil hattery you could get lost in......
Darkest Dungeon....
I've been doing a lot of Darkest Dungeon, it's almost taken up all my game time. Endless mode is very literal. Last as long as you can.
When there's a lull in the combat at one of the checkpoints you make a tactical decision; Retreat with the shards you have or go on. So far I've known my limits and not been greedily pushing on.
A latest run was particularly successful, fortunate due to the class/group that complimented each other well plus a +15% virtue chance town event.
I may know the limits of the groups I take in; That doesn't stop me from making dumb, non-thinking clicks. I had 'meant to click retreat' after I took down The Miller but I clicked to go onward in an almost muscle memory kind of way....
They were in no condition to fight. If I was thinking straight I'd have had them eat for health.
These things happen.
Here's the full run:
When there's a lull in the combat at one of the checkpoints you make a tactical decision; Retreat with the shards you have or go on. So far I've known my limits and not been greedily pushing on.
A latest run was particularly successful, fortunate due to the class/group that complimented each other well plus a +15% virtue chance town event.
I may know the limits of the groups I take in; That doesn't stop me from making dumb, non-thinking clicks. I had 'meant to click retreat' after I took down The Miller but I clicked to go onward in an almost muscle memory kind of way....
They were in no condition to fight. If I was thinking straight I'd have had them eat for health.
These things happen.
Here's the full run:
Sunday, 1 July 2018
Games, games, games....
The Steam sale wasn't as all encompassing as I thought it would be, a lot on my wish list wasn't on sale at all.
I did pick up Battletech, Synthetik and the French DLC for ETS2 for a sale price.
Unfortunately(?) my ever extending gaming list of wants and needs has been extended further by E3.
So my current steam wishlist and games on my radar are:
Games:
Two Point Hospital
The Last Night
HITMAN™2
Maneater
Rapture Rejects
Both ASTRONEER and They Are Billions have been on my list for a while but the more recent reviews I see the more it's clear that they are still very much Alpha builds. Maybe in the future.
DLC:
Euro Truck Simulator 2 - Italia
Cities: Skylines - Parklife
For the right price:
Assassin's Creed® Origins(Gold/complete edition ?)
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
Bus Simulator 18
Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition
If they ever reach a playable state another two games in an Alpha state are UBOAT & Sociable Soccer. But they should be worth the wait.
For the future(more info needed etc):
Red Dead Redemption 2
Skull & Bones™
Fallout 76
Cyberpunk 2077 (Frame by Frame)
DOOM Eternal
Project Nova(so so so much more info needed!!! Never mind a rebuilding of trust for all my lost items/gear and time before any other considerations)
Saturday, 30 June 2018
STO....
The details of the summer event ship reward, the Vorgon Dreadnought, look interesting.
5 aft weapons was the first thing that jumped out to me.
The key phrase in the description "balancing somewhere between the massive battle station of the Ryn'kodan and the sleek maneuverable strike ship of the Xyfius. Still robust and utilitarian, the Ytijara is intended to give as good as it gets when properly outfitted".
When properly outfitted eh.......
Friday, 29 June 2018
Hitman....
I got to do the latest (re-released) elusive target, The Chameleon. The first Elusive target I ever tried and failed miserably on wasn't this target after all but The Bookkeeper. He'll get his turn again.
The latest video by MrFreeze2244 was a non-suit only version that I liked a lot.
I did a semi similar run starting in disguise by the garage area and moving on the same(ish) from there.
I was unlucky right at the last second as a dude I knocked out was discovered. But in saying that I just dashed to the exit door as it happened..... Meh. Job done.
That odd coin moment. I couldn't have done that if I'd tried. Random Hitman physics in action.
With that done I unlocked the Tactical Gear outfit with hat. The last suit I needed to complete the full set.
STO....
The holographic trader is great addition as a reward, saves me from getting into space to use the SS Azura. This also cuts down the need to return to Earth Spacedock.
The story-lines are good for the most part. Some jolting intersections in plot are present but can be forgiven overall. STO is it's own quirky self.
Not the end to Tasha Yar I was expecting. I'd go so far as to say it was worse then the original Tasha's end in TNG. Poor mirror Tasha.
The newest episode was interesting if a bit of a plain shooter, it tied up most loose ends, setting up the universe for continuing voyages.
Youtube....
With some spare time on hand I decided to mash up some video's and see what I could put together for a channel trailer....
Thursday, 28 June 2018
Games with Gold....
The July list of free games with XBox Gold is out.
I bought Splinter Cell Conviction back when it came out first. It'll be good to get the digital version.
Virtua Fighter may be worth an extended look. I'll claim the rest of the games but they aren't of any real interest to me(yet).
Virtua Fighter may be worth an extended look. I'll claim the rest of the games but they aren't of any real interest to me(yet).
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Synthetik....
Synthetik is still on sale (35% off) on steam. I feel I've gotten my monies worth out of the game already.
It's got that one more try element to it. Picking up the right random weapon can make enemies melt, add in some enhancements and you start to feel god like. Until the weapon jams, you run out of ammo and have to revert to your starter gun.
It's all quick good fun and a time sink. 5 minutes here and it's 30 minutes later. I'm having a blast, pun intended.
It's got that one more try element to it. Picking up the right random weapon can make enemies melt, add in some enhancements and you start to feel god like. Until the weapon jams, you run out of ammo and have to revert to your starter gun.
It's all quick good fun and a time sink. 5 minutes here and it's 30 minutes later. I'm having a blast, pun intended.
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Hitman....
The Chameleon makes a return to the Colorado map this Friday. I recall him being the first elusive target I ever tried, failing miserably.
This time round I'll have to try the MrFreeze2244 Suit Only Silent Assassin.
My only problem with that method is that I'm constantly spotted. Spotted at the fence gate, spotted by the walking guards, spotted by the basement guard.... Will see what happens this Friday.....
STO....
Lots of new additions to the summer event this year. New ship, new pets, new clothing. It's an event I've always liked so I'm looking forward to it starting on the July 3rd.
Darkest Dungeon....
The endless mode is now taking it's toll on the mercenaries, expendable and forgettable. I have no problem with using them that way. It saves my normal teams from the farm grind. I can definitely live with that.
I've been using a dodge team to run the filler dungeon. They have proved to be untouchable but their powers seem to be waning, maybe that's just the RNG.
Here they are in a Medium Champion (5) dungeon with some diverse battle tactics. Interesting team if I do say so myself.
I finally "fixed" my newer level 2 team, I'll finish levelling them up to 6 in time.
They are working well together, so far.
Here's a short Cove run with a surprise Collector appearing for them.
Sunday, 24 June 2018
Darkest Dungeon....
My first run with the dedicated Colour of Madness team (the level 2's) ended with a stalemate on the boss. The miller was down to about 70% health but the team were too busy healing and dealing with the additional mobs to do any meaningful damage. With progress stalled and all of them on deaths door I hit the retreat button. They all got back to the town but were in a bad mess of quirks and more stress than even the madman could handle.
This all left me with a problem, more filler weeks to put in. So that's what I did, basic short dungeons on my level 6's while the level 2's got the R&R treatment in town.
All was well and even another Thing from the Stars or two was done. The last of which gave the Memories of the mill pop-up.
Just as I was getting curious about that I ended a run, got back to town and read the new town event.
Engage awe moment!
Level restrictions no longer apply for the next dungeon run. I could have kissed the screen.
Time for Mr Miller to meet some level 6's!
It's not cheating as much as a random cheesing.... I wasn't looking for this event.
I'll call it good karma. I have no idea how that really can be as the expletives I've been hurling around would make any video I do unwatchable..... But still....
I'm feeling much better after taking a good team in.
Defeating the Miller opens up the rest of the content. I think there is one more boss I've not seen yet.
I'll be doing endless mode, probably with the expendable new mercenary characters.
Lots to potter away with yet.
This all left me with a problem, more filler weeks to put in. So that's what I did, basic short dungeons on my level 6's while the level 2's got the R&R treatment in town.
All was well and even another Thing from the Stars or two was done. The last of which gave the Memories of the mill pop-up.
Just as I was getting curious about that I ended a run, got back to town and read the new town event.
Engage awe moment!
Level restrictions no longer apply for the next dungeon run. I could have kissed the screen.
Time for Mr Miller to meet some level 6's!
It's not cheating as much as a random cheesing.... I wasn't looking for this event.
I'll call it good karma. I have no idea how that really can be as the expletives I've been hurling around would make any video I do unwatchable..... But still....
I'm feeling much better after taking a good team in.
Defeating the Miller opens up the rest of the content. I think there is one more boss I've not seen yet.
I'll be doing endless mode, probably with the expendable new mercenary characters.
Lots to potter away with yet.
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