The ranting thinking thread

[Lain]

Whoever thought it was a good idea to take out manual saving out of video games needs a smack to the face. When I boot up my game and it says my autosaved file is corrupted all of a sudden (on a game I plugged 40 hours into) and then it tries to start me back at the beginning of the game... I just say "screw it" and turn off the video game and decide never to play it again.

 

[Goldsickle]

God knows I'd love to expand that phrase with a wall of text going into detail as to why that type of """game""" is a ****ing TUMOR within the industry, but honestly I don't have the energy right now and I've done it in the past anyway. So I'll just leave it at that.

Are you talking about "interactive movies"?
I always thought those kinds of "games" are a cancer to the industry and a waste of resources.

 

[Carlos]

Are you talking about "interactive movies"?
I always thought those kinds of "games" are a cancer to the industry and a waste of resources.

Sounds like he went back to playing 90's RPGs, like FF7 or stealth action games like MGS2, where there are a lot of text.

Some of them are good, some of them are bad (which is where I agree w/ Foxtrot, especially when the story ends up being stupid/dumb/convoluted messes that make the game worthless/waste of time).

The thing is though FF7 Remake fixes a lot of the dialogue, and moves along the story in a way that makes the skits forgettable. Like one of the side missions is about helping a stupid reporter to take down a boss... I mean the whole mission was stupid in itself. The skits around it is a bit of a drag, because of how it turns out, making the mission look stupid. That boss battle should have been a mini-mission.

Though FF7 Remake seems like a labor of love. The detail is astounding. The whole thing looks exactly like the original game to a ****ing t. I'm currently playing it, and I'm in awe. It's like you're playing FF7 in a new game. All over again, not missing a beat.

 

[Foxtrot94]

Are you talking about "interactive movies"?
I always thought those kinds of "games" are a cancer to the industry and a waste of resources.

I agree with you there but ironically those are the ones that bother me the least. The ones that REALLY grind my gears are those games that do have substantial gameplay, but it's constantly interrupted by real time, scripted - thus unskippable - sections, walking-and-talking segments, frequent and looooooooong ass cutscenes even in the middle of a boss fight or something, etc etc, you get the gist.

Interactive movies a la David Cage or Telltale Games are right below those in my **** list though. Whatever happened to adventure games that did have a focus on story but weren't reduced to basically just having you watch them, and actually had meaningful gameplay, exploration, puzzles to solve as well like Myst or Monkey Island? But no, the industry standard for an adventure GAME is not that anymore, it's quick time events and watching lengthy ass cutscenes that make for 90% of the experience with the occasional button press to choose a dialogue option or choice to make. Yay. Videogames. Except these are all video and no games.

 

[Carlos]

I agree with you there but ironically those are the ones that bother me the least. The ones that REALLY grind my gears are those games that do have substantial gameplay, but it's constantly interrupted by real time, scripted - thus unskippable - sections, walking-and-talking segments, frequent and looooooooong ass cutscenes even in the middle of a boss fight or something, etc etc, you get the gist.

Interactive movies a la David Cage or Telltale Games are right below those in my **** list though. Whatever happened to adventure games that did have a focus on story but weren't reduced to basically just having you watch them, and actually had meaningful gameplay, exploration, puzzles to solve as well like Myst or Monkey Island? But no, the industry standard for an adventure GAME is not that anymore, it's quick time events and watching lengthy ass cutscenes that make for 90% of the experience with the occasional button press to choose a dialogue option or choice to make. Yay. Videogames. Except these are all video and no games.

This is why I don't rent or buy games of a certain type.

The telltale games is one whole example. In stark contrast to Arkham City, where the whole game is gameplay, pure gameplay... but has story elements that only sometimes break up the action to show story.

Red Dead Redemption is another example, great graphics, but from what I understand is a slow-paced game not just from gameplay standpoint, but actually controlling character(s) and story.

However there are good story-driven games out there, too. Some games are even what you want... but you have to look for it. Dead Cells is a Metroidvania, but story-driven and not in your face.

 

[berto]

Well, personally, this is why I don't buy cinematic games. I watch them on YouTube. The Last of Us, for example. Great story, music by Gustavo Santaolalla, the Mexican composer of Amores Perros, great environments and graphics. No replay value. It's like watching a Netflix show. It's not a game, it's a movie and it when you try to play it again from the start you're already worn out.

Edit: I will say this. People like David Cage might get a lot of praise for their 'games' but the truth is that his games wouldn't make it as movies, which is what they are. We seem to have much lower standards for game stories than we do for movies since stuff that would fit right in with a sci-fy original movie gets a standing ovation from games.

 

[BrawlMan]

Well, personally, this is why I don't buy cinematic games. I watch them on YouTube. The Last of Us, for example. Great story, music by Gustavo Santaolalla, the Mexican composer of Amores Perros, great environments and graphics. No replay value. It's like watching a Netflix show. It's not a game, it's a movie and it when you try to play it again from the start you're already worn out.

I somewhat disagree with you on the replay value. I may not care for The Last of Us, but I know it's a different experience playing on the hardest difficulty compared to playing on Easy or Normal. It's not the most replay value game, but it is not lacking either. I totally agree on the whole David Cage thing. But if you gave me a choice between LoUs and later II, and any David Cage game. I would take both LoUs in a heartbeat. At least there is actual gameplay, and not a glorified Sega CD FMV game. Not to mention there are better games like most of Telltale's games, Until Dawn, and Asura's Wrath that are better story driven games, than whatever dumb crap Cage came up with.

 

[Demi-fiend]

I hate that due to my location in the countryside I cant get fibre internet, only wifi via router to a dish on the roof

For what it's worth, I'd gladly trade places with you.

Slow internet and everything.

 

[therogis]

Mothers Day anxiety hits harder every year.

 

[BrawlMan]

Mothers Day anxiety hits harder every year.

Everything okay? Regardless I wish you a Happy Mother's Day to you, your mom, or any other female figure in your life that is important to you.

 

[therogis]

Everything okay? Regardless I wish you a Happy Mother's Day to you, your mom, or any other female figure in your life that is important to you.

Sort of okay. Mother's Day and Christmas Eve are hard for me every year.
I had to fight to send my mother a text message wishing her happy mother's day. It was a mere lie, I don't wish her happy anything in her life.

Last year I felt better just because my husband and I spent the Mother's Day at my husband's mother. Every year I'm a glad to have a mother-in-law to wish happy mother's day and to bring roses for. This year it's not possible because of the virus.

I am just trying to stay inside and avoid those happy families outside.

 

[BrawlMan]

Sort of okay. Mother's Day and Christmas Eve are hard for me every year.
I had to fight to send my mother a text message wishing her happy mother's day. It was a mere lie, I don't wish her happy anything in her life.

Last year I felt better just because my husband and I spent the Mother's Day at my husband's mother. Every year I'm a glad to have a mother-in-law to wish happy mother's day and to bring roses for. This year it's not possible because of the virus.

I am just trying to stay inside and avoid those happy families outside.

I understand. Stay safe.

 

[Rebel Dynasty]

Sort of okay. Mother's Day and Christmas Eve are hard for me every year.
I had to fight to send my mother a text message wishing her happy mother's day. It was a mere lie, I don't wish her happy anything in her life.

Last year I felt better just because my husband and I spent the Mother's Day at my husband's mother. Every year I'm a glad to have a mother-in-law to wish happy mother's day and to bring roses for. This year it's not possible because of the virus.

I am just trying to stay inside and avoid those happy families outside.

I actually came here to say something similar.

I fully empathize with your sentiment. I just about gaslighted myself into breaking my three years of no contact with mine, despite the fact that cutting contact was entirely justified (and changing that would be a mistake).

I know it's not much, but I hope you can take solace in knowing you're not alone. Hopefully by this time next year, you'll at least get to see your mother-in-law. <3

 

[therogis]

Coughing and feeling feverish. AGAIN.

I can't take this anymore. Most likely it's not covid since I have had this kind of flu symptoms around 4-7 times a year for the past two years anyway, but given the situation, it seems I'm once again forced to stay in a three week quarantine.

I'm gonna lose my mind in this.

// So it seems they want to test me in the local ER. Yay. How am I even gonna get there since I don't have a car and public transport obviously isn't an option?

 

[Foxtrot94]

Bethesda's stubbornness in not wanting to ditch that old wreck of an archaic engine they keep using is extremely irritating.

 

[Rebel Dynasty]

Spoiler: Disclaimer: Vague Personal B.S.

Finally did something I really needed to. It's sure to stir up some ****, but I honestly don't care. If this causes them some grief, then it's no less than they deserve (and at least this way the cards are on the table, so no one can tell me I'm wrong when I don't attend certain funerals. I mean, I'm sure they can try, but it won't hold up against my reasons).

Honestly, they should just consider themselves lucky that I didn't share it with all and sundry.

 

[ef9dante_oSsshea]

I'm going stir crazy not being legally allowed to open my garage and work

This is the first time in 18 years I've been out of work for more than 2 weeks holidays

2 months with no routine and I feel like I'll be the star of the next shining movie arrggh

 

[Angel]

I don't care what your toxic coke head son told you, he has my daughters things, he's lying about it and I want them back. I paid for them. Give them back or I will send the police round to collect them and perhaps let them know all the places in his bedroom where he keeps his drugs.

I'm the most aggravated I've ever been in my life courtesy of lockdown so you REALLY do not want to play games right now. I got nothing but time...

 

[Foxtrot94]

With all its ****-ups as a developer, you could at least say that Bethesda is a somewhat decent publisher. Until the Denuvo Anti Cheat update for Doom Eternal.

That thing installs itself at kernel level on PC. MAJOR cause for concern. If you have the game on PC, my suggestion is you uninstall it as soon as you can.

**** Denuvo. Messing games up ever since its inception. That wasn't enough for them so now they wanna mess with your entire computer for good measure. ****ing pricks. **** off.

 

[Carlos]

With all its ****-ups as a developer, you could at least say that Bethesda is a somewhat decent publisher. Until the Denuvo Anti Cheat update for Doom Eternal.

That thing installs itself at kernel level on PC. MAJOR cause for concern. If you have the game on PC, my suggestion is you uninstall it as soon as you can.

**** Denuvo. Messing games up ever since its inception. That wasn't enough for them so now they wanna mess with your entire computer for good measure. ****ing pricks. **** off.

I thought that was odd... Release a game, then release a patch update with... DRM. I guess they did something right. But then, no...?

I am glad id Software is completely separate from Bethesda.