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Yeah, I was thinking I probably shouldn't have criticized Gopher as I did, but this PC elitism just gets on my nerves. He went into it with the wrong attitude and it showed. Some agreed with him as followers do, but plenty also made similar points that I made here. Apparently the chat on Twitch was vitriolic and nasty until the Moderators closed it to registered members only. I wasn't able to see what it was about as I can't watch streams, but I can imagine.Fessels wrote:Well i have been trying to get those videos from Gopher to load on you tube, but for some reason they just do not. They are huge compared to what he usually does, but no matter how long i waited these past few days...they do not load. So i can only imagine how his review was for you. [quote[
Both the videos are around an hour and a half long, but I don't know why they won't load for you. Unrelated to the topic but...One thing I know is I'm going to have to cut down watching Youtube videos because they are eating into my monthly bandwidth allowance and twice recently I've ended up on dial up speed, luckily only for a couple of days. It's so easy to just watch a lot of videos every day and forget how much bandwidth they use.
As for the online features...considering that the game is really difficult, you would expect him to be happy with those features? And a game does not have to be with Crystal clear graphics to be great. Take for instance Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, definitely not HD graphics, but to me it was/is still a great game. ( Until support went down, and the company went bankrupt.
Ah yes Gothic 1 and 2 where great games, and you are correct it is the content of a game...the way it makes you feel when playing the game that either makes or breaks a game.Maigrets wrote: Some of my favourite games of all time, the Gothic series, Two Worlds and others, have very average graphics but the best gameplay content I could ask for.
Take Skyrim as one example...it can be loaded up with all the HD textures in the world, and ENB's, but it won't make the game any better content wise, just prettier to look at.
Arachnophobes beware!
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The Duke is undead and "hollow", meaning he is actually crazy and past regaining his sanity so he can't live normally again. I had to put him down as well..Fessels wrote:Oh my, how crazy must that Duke be...sorry have been to call a super giant two headed spider..."Dear Fryja"
. I don't know the lore behind them though, but the spider is one of the Great Souls you have to acquire to complete the game. Although if you have already collected the other three you can bypass it if other requirements are filled. Spiders, especially that size, need to die though. A big can of bug spray would have been nice. LoL with the Dark Magic Giants...it's their own fault then for having a lot of souls.
Souls are the economy and business is business..., so anything, except for friendly NPC's, must die....more than once. 
There is never one around when you need one is it.Maigrets wrote:A big can of bug spray would have been nice.
There is that evil streak again...but then again i am the same in games.Maigrets wrote:
LOL, I've since discovered that the dragon skeleton wasn't scripted. I was just too close and wasn't really expecting it to animate, but should have expected it. If I was just a bit further back behind the doorway it would have missed me.Fessels wrote:First a big bony creature, then running away from the "Beastmaster" ( For lack of not knowing what it really is. ) that is always fun in a adventurers life.
The Dragon Aerie is the most spectacular area in the game IMO. When you come up the path from the previous area and see dozens of dragons flying around the castle...it's just amazing. Thankfully, those are not aggressive.The last two look great, and the fights in the last one must have been so much fun for you....NOT.
LoL those unexpected things are always one of the better thrills in a game, keeps you awake and alert afterwards.Maigrets wrote:LOL, I've since discovered that the dragon skeleton wasn't scripted. I was just too close and wasn't really expecting it to animate, but should have expected it. If I was just a bit further back behind the doorway it would have missed me.
If kitting something keeps a character alive longer, then neither am i.Maigrets wrote:Yeah, behind that giant Ogre in the cage is a wall that another Ogre smashes through and releases the other beasts. Facing one of those things, especially in melee is hard, let alone two and his friends, and despite their size, they are relatively fast. Which is why I carry LOTS of poison arrows. I'm not above kiting something a dozen times my size if I can.
Maigrets wrote:The Dragon Aerie is the most spectacular area in the game IMO. When you come up the path from the previous area and see dozens of dragons flying around the castle...it's just amazing. Thankfully, those are not aggressive.
That is great that you have so much fun with the game.Maigrets wrote:I love this game so much. I've played every night since it was released (April 25th) and have three characters with different builds, which is why I haven't actually finished the game with any of them yet. Plus, there's so much to do, and the time just passes before you know it.
I have the same thing with D3 Reaper of Souls, and path of Exile might also enter in the "really like" zone. But i only started that game 2 days ago with a Ranger build i found...but it is quit overwhelming to learn the game so i started a Easy Marauder build yesterday. ( PoE passive skills tree is absolutely massive. ) I really like games that have a steep learning curve. It adds to the challenge and for most games of the type, a lot of replay value, especially when there are different classes and styles or you have the option to create your own. Sometimes even years later you can go back to one of these games and have a different experience.That is great that you have so much fun with the game.
Agreed, i am glad that there are still developers like that as well, taking the time and effort to make a great challenging game and listening to players with ideas and such.Maigrets wrote:I really like games that have a steep learning curve. It adds to the challenge and for most games of the type, a lot of replay value, especially when there are different classes and styles or you have the option to create your own. Sometimes even years later you can go back to one of these games and have a different experience.
That is of course if the game is good and not just a lot of stats and skill trees to make up for it. Unfortunately, many people these days don't like to have to think and plan and just want to breeze through a game, but again, fortunately this time, there are still some developers who cater to gamers like us.
and two...because he's so majestic I think he deserves to live. There's a reason to try as he drops an item that helps with one of the main bosses, but there's also another way to get around it.
LoL he literally looks like he is thinking...."Oh look another puny human trying to make a name for herself...YAWN!?"Maigrets wrote:Here is the BIG dragon I mentioned. He's just sitting there chilling, watching me approach and waiting to see what I'll do.
Yes, I've seen a few videos where the player just attacks him and very quickly doesn't live to regret it. He's a one shot kill if you are caught unawares and a very, very long fight (has a huge HP pool) and the people I've seen who were successfully fight him naked (undies...Fessels wrote:LoL he literally looks like he is thinking...."Oh look another puny human trying to make a name for herself...YAWN!?"Maigrets wrote:Here is the BIG dragon I mentioned. He's just sitting there chilling, watching me approach and waiting to see what I'll do.
But that also makes me think that you made the right decision not to attack it.
) for maximum mobility. He's optional so I'm not even going to try. 
And that is one big freaking axe he carries!? Thanks.Fessels wrote:The one with Domino looks really great with Domino near the arch and the Dragons in the Sunset Sky.
And as for Scar, he looks pretty cool with those Dreadlocks.
That price for the DLC's, man that is cheap?
LOL, if you think that axe is big...that's only a Great Axe. You should see the Ultra weapons. They hit hard of course but are too slow for my liking and if you miss you leave yourself wide open for retaliation.