OT: Video Game Thread Part VIII

[Captain Dave Poulin]

how difficult in the Total War series? like I was thinking of getting Shogun 2

I'm getting that one too, but I'm waiting for the winter sale. Probably.

 

[trostol]

I'm getting that one too, but I'm waiting for the winter sale. Probably.

just bought it for 7.49 lol figure I can't go wrong at that price

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

Pre-ordered NHL25, I'm sure it isn't the same as it was last year , fml.

 

[Striiker]

@FLYguy3911 I can’t tell if I hate the game or I just hate how my players feel.

It’s as if every pass is delayed and “loose”, while players feel like they’re 300lbs and sliding on ice.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Pre-ordered NHL25, I'm sure it isn't the same as it was last year , fml.

They've hardly marketed the game so I'm expecting just a roster update compared to 24.

@FLYguy3911 I can’t tell if I hate the game or I just hate how my players feel.

It’s as if every pass is delayed and “loose”, while players feel like they’re 300lbs and sliding on ice.

Yeah, I don't have a firm opinion. I think a lot of how you feel depends on your perspective of gold cards. They suck in comparison to the 99s people were using two weeks ago lol. Especially for me because I'm not buying anyone yet and I don't have chem styles aside from a few guys. I'm using Bernardo and Bruno in the midfield. The ultimate fodder cards.

Passing is definitely weird. I like that you have to actually have the ball settled and facing your target, but I fear once people figure out pressure tactics it's going to be hell getting out of your own half. It could just be my settings but a lot of times my pass will go to a secondary target in the same direction.

I do like how the midfield is actually open this year. I'm sure some of that is people not figuring out the sweaty tactics yet and it's probably too wide open, but it's nice change for now. Seems harder to cross the ball from sideline to sideline too but could just be gold player tax.

The L1+Sprint speed boost needs to be nerfed (Mbappe looks like cartoon character lol), but after that I don't know how you are going to sprint by people people. Stepovers are terrible this year. I don't think pace is all that important in the early game (KDB tore me up), we'll see how that holds up.

I hear 5 back is the way to go this year again.

Did you end up getting the 15 wins in Rivals? I didn't start playing until Tuesday night and it was hell. Just bailed after the 15 point reward.

 

[Striiker]

They've hardly marketed the game so I'm expecting just a roster update compared to 24.


Yeah, I don't have a firm opinion. I think a lot of how you feel depends on your perspective of gold cards. They suck in comparison to the 99s people were using two weeks ago lol. Especially for me because I'm not buying anyone yet and I don't have chem styles aside from a few guys. I'm using Bernardo and Bruno in the midfield. The ultimate fodder cards.

Passing is definitely weird. I like that you have to actually have the ball settled and facing your target, but I fear once people figure out pressure tactics it's going to be hell getting out of your own half. It could just be my settings but a lot of times my pass will go to a secondary target in the same direction.

I do like how the midfield is actually open this year. I'm sure some of that is people not figuring out the sweaty tactics yet and it's probably too wide open, but it's nice change for now. Seems harder to cross the ball from sideline to sideline too but could just be gold player tax.

The L1+Sprint speed boost needs to be nerfed (Mbappe looks like cartoon character lol), but after that I don't know how you are going to sprint by people people. Stepovers are terrible this year. I don't think pace is all that important in the early game (KDB tore me up), we'll see how that holds up.

I hear 5 back is the way to go this year again.

Did you end up getting the 15 wins in Rivals? I didn't start playing until Tuesday night and it was hell. Just bailed after the 15 point reward.

Yeah, I did the same. Got 17 points a few hours before the deadline. Obviously got nothing from rewards.

What formation are you using? I see a lot of 4-4-2 but I can’t stand it. Felt like nobody was ever open or in position to make a run. Trying 4-1-2-1-2 (2) right now… it’s better but still feels weird. I miss being able to just build a team in whatever setup and then change to the good formation in-game.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Yeah, I did the same. Got 17 points a few hours before the deadline. Obviously got nothing from rewards.

I'm waiting until tomorrow's promo to be disappointed.

What formation are you using? I see a lot of 4-4-2 but I can’t stand it. Felt like nobody was ever open or in position to make a run. Trying 4-1-2-1-2 (2) right now… it’s better but still feels weird. I miss being able to just build a team in whatever setup and then change to the good formation in-game.

I was running the 4-1-2-1-2 (2) too last night lol. I have no wingers so it at least let's me have an attacking midfield and I just put everyone in their (+) role until I figure out if they matter or not (I have to put at least one fullback on stay back or else it's a two man back line).

 

[Striiker]

I'm waiting until tomorrow's promo to be disappointed.


I was running the 4-1-2-1-2 (2) too last night lol. I have no wingers so it at least let's me have an attacking midfield and I just put everyone in their (+) role until I figure out if they matter or not (I have to put at least one fullback on stay back or else it's a two man back line).

Yeah, the +s are a mystery to me too.

Not sure if you’ve tried Rush yet but there’s exactly two types of teammates: AFK or virtually braindead.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Yeah, the +s are a mystery to me too.

Not sure if you’ve tried Rush yet but there’s exactly two types of teammates: AFK or virtually braindead.

Yeah I played a bunch until I hit the objective. It’s a cool mode but the delay is horrendous for me.

If you play as a defender you will win most games since no one else does.

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

They've hardly marketed the game so I'm expecting just a roster update compared to 24.


Yeah, I don't have a firm opinion. I think a lot of how you feel depends on your perspective of gold cards. They suck in comparison to the 99s people were using two weeks ago lol. Especially for me because I'm not buying anyone yet and I don't have chem styles aside from a few guys. I'm using Bernardo and Bruno in the midfield. The ultimate fodder cards.

Passing is definitely weird. I like that you have to actually have the ball settled and facing your target, but I fear once people figure out pressure tactics it's going to be hell getting out of your own half. It could just be my settings but a lot of times my pass will go to a secondary target in the same direction.

I do like how the midfield is actually open this year. I'm sure some of that is people not figuring out the sweaty tactics yet and it's probably too wide open, but it's nice change for now. Seems harder to cross the ball from sideline to sideline too but could just be gold player tax.

The L1+Sprint speed boost needs to be nerfed (Mbappe looks like cartoon character lol), but after that I don't know how you are going to sprint by people people. Stepovers are terrible this year. I don't think pace is all that important in the early game (KDB tore me up), we'll see how that holds up.

I hear 5 back is the way to go this year again.

Did you end up getting the 15 wins in Rivals? I didn't start playing until Tuesday night and it was hell. Just bailed after the 15 point reward.

Yeah I'm wondering whats this new ICE Q, I'm guessing it will allow players to skate in circles until they get into good glitch spot territories hahaha, I just mostly play ESCHL stuff with friends from back in America on 140 ish ping lol, it's good times, and usually I have a franchise thats about it. I haven't played in awhile so superstar was wreaking havoc on me, does anyone have optimized settings or sliders that make the computer really good on All-Star but not insane like on Superstar? lmao

 

[FLYguy3911]

NHL 25 in a nutshell -

 

[trostol]

NHL 25 in a nutshell -

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Is....is that guy laying on top of the net?

 

[FLYguy3911]

Is....is that guy laying on top of the net?

He is!

 

[Striiker]

NHL 25 in a nutshell -

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“Hugh Johnson”, huh?

 

[FLYguy3911]

“Hugh Johnson”, huh?

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*Silky

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I held out for the mobile release. Balatro is indeed excellent.

 

[Striiker]

I hear 5 back is the way to go this year again.

Did you end up getting the 15 wins in Rivals? I didn't start playing until Tuesday night and it was hell. Just bailed after the 15 point reward.

Got the 15 wins and promoted to div4 for the TOTW reward.

5 backs every damn game, credit card teams, and insane toxicity (I was averaging receiving an angry message just slightly more than every other game lol)

Getting to div 4 was harder than div 1 last game. By miles. I’m emotionally exhausted.

 

[FLYguy3911]

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Got the 15 wins and promoted to div4 for the TOTW reward.

5 backs every damn game, credit card teams, and insane toxicity (I was averaging receiving an angry message just slightly more than every other game lol)

Getting to div 4 was harder than div 1 last game. By miles. I’m emotionally exhausted.

I didn't play any games this week. Just did rush lol. I'll wait for the sweats to rank up.

 

[Striiker]

I didn't play any games this week. Just did rush lol. I'll wait for the sweats to rank up.

Didn't realize they finally allowed Rush with players up to lvl 88.

Using RTTK DiMarco, who has all 80+ stats, has been a cheat code.

The mode is a lot of fun if you have competent teammates. Hope they add better rewards at some point.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Didn't realize they finally allowed Rush with players up to lvl 88.

Using RTTK DiMarco, who has all 80+ stats, has been a cheat code.

The mode is a lot of fun if you have competent teammates. Hope they add better rewards at some point.

I got...
1 82
2 83s
2 84s
out of an 82x3 and 84x2 in the Rush Obj.

3 dupes.

 

[Striiker]

I got...
1 82
2 83s
2 84s
out of an 82x3 and 84x2 in the Rush Obj.

3 dupes.

Baller.

I swear pack weight is worse now than in the beginning of previous games. Plus packs seem more rare.

And then after all that work I got nothing from the Rivals rewards.