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A Pathfinder Power Couple: Arcane Eye, and The Lyre of Building
When we think of magic in Pathfinder, we usually think of the big, showy spells. Things like fireball and lightning bolt are usually top of the list, followed by other classics like raise dead or spiritual weapon. However, knowledge is power when it comes to any dungeon delve, and what you do with that knowledge can have an outsized effect at the end of the adventuring day.
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
Tarkov’s Newest Ammo Changes are Intense
With patch .14 came the whole gambit of changes to the game. And one that we are still feeling the effects of are all the ammo changes to when and how we get access to more powerful rounds. We’ve talked about ammo multiple times in the past; some being taken off the flea market, how much certain ammos can be purchased, the whole nine yards. But this time, ammo has gone through the largest change in the game's history. Even not so top tier rounds, like M855 and PP ammo for 5.45 are being moved much deeper into the games unlock cycle. It was quite a change by itself. But again, combined with everything else this patch brought with it, and it just reinforces why this patch feels like a brand-new game. The game has us now scrounging around maps and looting scavs magazines for whatever ammo we can get our hands on. And I love that. This is how the ammo economy should be at the start. Desperation to find and use rounds that may not be remotely what you want to use, but at the start of the game, you don’t have a choice. It’s crazy how after almost two weeks into the wipe, I just got the ability to buy M855 from Peacekeeper level 3. It’s insane, but again, I love it. Ammo is one of the core components of being able to land successful kills in the game, and if everyone’s access to the good stuff is being pushed further into the game, that means everyone regardless of skill or level, has a better chance of killing other players and surviving the raid. Which is what we’ve wanted for a long time. So, what are some of the ammos people find themselves using these days? Where are the good ammos now? And how have the interactions between the ammo changes with the new armor been? Let’s talk about all of this, and if you are new here be sure to subscribe to the channel for future videos.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
Why is Escape From Tarkov Such a Good Streaming Game?
Tarkov is a strange anomaly in the gaming universe. For something touted as being so difficult, complicated, and requiring material outside of the game to be successful, you’d think that level of commitment wouldn’t be entertaining to watch, or at the very least, confusing for those tuning in. But surprisingly, the game does well on YouTube and especially on Twitch. There is a dedicated following for this game on the platform and the people who not only play it, but those who watch it are usually long-time veterans of the game. Sure, there are lots of new people who jump into chat and are curious about the game, but for the most part, if you play Tarkov at all, you also will find yourself watching it too. And this game holds its own on the platform. Normally sitting at around 30-50k concurrent viewers. Recently there has been a massive increase in viewership because Tarkov had Twitch drops on, which allowed you to earn in-game items by watching streamers, but we’ll talk more about that later. But my main question around this game and the following it has online, is what makes Tarkov such a compelling and arguably perfect streaming video game? Is it the game itself? The memes? Something else? Let's go over this and see if we can figure out why it works so well on Twitch. And if you are new or returning to the channel, be sure to subscribe for more videos in the future about Tarkov and anything else we can think of.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
The Power of AI
The Role of AI in Video Game Development: AI has revolutionized gaming by making it more challenging, realistic, and engaging, enhancing user experience, accelerating development processes, and creating sophisticated opponents, realistic environments, and personalized experiences.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in Gamers
The Pettiest Thing I Ever Did To Justify 3 Dots of The "Fame" Merit
Regular readers know that not only am I a fan of the World and Chronicles of Darkness setting, but that I have a special place in my heart for Changeling: The Lost. A game that evokes beautiful madness in every aspect, I've loved it ever since I first picked up the manual, and I've played it at nearly every opportunity I could find. However, a majority of my time as a player was spent in organized play under the Camarilla/Mind's Eye Society, and it was the paperwork requirements of that organization that led to quite possibly one of the funniest moments I've ever had as a player attempting to justify to the powers-that-be why I should be allowed to have something restricted on my sheet.
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
Tarkov's New Armor System is Both Complex and Interesting
So today we are going to be talking about the new armor system in Escape From Tarkov. But I want to mention early on that this will not be about the science of the new system and whether it’s working as intended. More so just talking about how the armor system has impacted the game from all angles. Building armor and kits associated with it, fighting, and how the new plates system allows for some interesting sneaky plays. It was something that we’ve known about for a long time, and while it isn’t the fully customizable chest rigs that were teased many moons ago, this is the next best thing for sure. After playing for about a week, looking at a lot of the armors and different available soft armors and plates that are in the game, the system itself is much more complex than what it was previously. Whether or not that will be a benefit or determent to the game we will have to keep playing and give a better verdict later in the wipe. But for now, what I have seen firsthand is that the whole system allows for much more flexibility in regard to how you construct your armors. There wasn’t any real wiggle room with making one type of armor have a different material. But now, that possibility is in the game. Which might create some sneaky situations where you are running previously known low-tier armor but now have powerful plates in it. There are so many layers to this system that we can talk about, so let’s get into it. And if you are new here or have been enjoying these conversations about all the new mechanics, be sure to subscribe for more videos in the future.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
The Data Heist
Note: I'll be posting a version of this story without the game mechanics, a revised and expanded version of the prose sections here.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Gamers
Tarkov's Newest Patch Changed Recoil and the Game Forever
Many of us consider Tarkov Patch 0.14 to be the most content rich and the most impactful update in the game's entire history. And it’s easy to see why people are suggesting that notion. New map, new recoil, updated movement, changes to previous maps, new armor mechanics; the list is gigantic. And since we will be tackling these all in their own videos, I figured let’s go over arguably the biggest change to the game, the new recoil changes to all weapons. Some might say the armor system is more impactful, and while there is an argument there to be had, the primary way we engage with Tarkov is with weapons and shooting others with weapons. For the longest time, Tarkov has had an incredibly intricate and complex weapon and ammo system in the game. But it was generally marred by how recoil worked in the game. Weapons that had an initial high amount of kick, and then slowly by the end of the magazine leveling out and becoming accurate. It never really made sense, and plenty of weapon enthusiasts made their dismay with the system known. But now, it has been fundamentally reworked from the ground up. And let me just say this right now, it’s good. Arguably too good in some circumstances, but we’ll get to that. It’s not perfect, at least to me. There are a couple of very minor things that I've noticed that hold it back from being legendary. But the fact we got an update to recoil at all, and of this caliber is truly something special. So, let’s talk about the new recoil in Tarkov and how genuinely awesome it is. And if you’re new around here, be sure to subscribe. We talk a lot about Tarkov and the many game mechanics that are within it, so if that sounds interesting, be sure to stick around for more in the future.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
The Pilgrim
"Well, well, well, what do we have here?" Ludoc asked with a sneer as he rode his stallion in a circle around the small flock of travelers. "Tannis, what are these people?"
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
The Basics of Escape From Tarkov Explained in 13 Minutes
What is Escape From Tarkov? Escape From Tarkov is an immersive first-person shooter, set in a fictional Russian Norvinsk Region. The atrocities that the mega Corp Terra Group have been conducting behind the scenes have set the area into a warzone, fighting over territory as well as survival of the inhabitants that live there. Your primary method of play is a PMC; either from the American United Security (USEC), or from the Russian Battle Encounter Assault Regiment (BEAR). Your goals in the game are to complete quests for the variety of traders in the game, level up with each of them as well as your account, and to survive. That’s the primary focus of the game; being able to handle the harsh world that is Tarkov, dealing with the AI citizens that have armed themselves to defend their land, themselves, and combating other players to get out safely.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
Nvidia Blackwell RTX 5000 GPUs may debut earlier than expected. Content Warning.
NVIDIA Blackwell RTX 5000 GPUs: A Surprising Early Debut Ignites Excitement Introduction: In the fast-paced realm of graphics processing units (GPUs), the anticipation for the latest and most powerful models is a perpetual buzz among enthusiasts and professionals alike. NVIDIA, a trailblazer in the GPU industry, has recently set the tech world abuzz with speculations that its highly anticipated Blackwell RTX 5000 GPUs may make their debut earlier than initially expected. This unexpected development has ignited excitement and speculation among the tech community, prompting enthusiasts to delve into the potential implications and advancements that may come with the early release.
By sanjay2 years ago in Gamers
Have Both a Good Ending (and a Bad One) For Your Character
While a lot of players prefer to just sit down at a table and let their character go wherever the dice take them, most of us have at least some vague idea of what we're trying to accomplish by the end of a campaign. Maybe we want to earn a knighthood from the king, defend the realm from a dire threat, or to avenge the death of a loved one, but whatever it is, we usually have some idea of what a resolution to our character's story looks like.
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers