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Is PvE Harmful to Tarkov’s Longevity?
(Intro) As someone who has experienced as much of Tarkov as I possibly can individually, with the exception of the Kappa container and meeting Lightkeeper, having more than one direct way of engaging with the game is only beneficial to the player base. If you a veteran of the game, have the knowledge and ability to hold your own, you normally go play PvP against AI and the other players. But perhaps you are lacking in one of the departments previously mentioned. Maybe you have the knowledge that Tarkov requires you to have, but you struggle to fight other opponents and win. Or, inversely, maybe you are exceptionally skilled at shooters but with how complex Tarkov is and the amount of knowledge you need to understand most of the mechanics, it can be an overwhelming experience for anyone. Which is why I am glad that the option to play Tarkov fully offline with no one else except for your friends exists in 2024. PvE Tarkov has allowed many people to experience how awesome the game is, under the guise that they don’t have to worry about the other components that have plagued the game’s problem pipeline for as long as they have. The answer to the question posed in the title of the video: does PvE hurt PvP Tarkov? Is a resounding yes. But it doesn’t matter, because the benefits of its existing outway the determents of it not.
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
The Beer Brewing Witch
The cauldron bubbled over a low flame fed by smith coals, animal bones, and hickory sticks. Elora stirred it with a clean birch staff, muttering a mantra under her breath as she kept a slow and steady pace. A cloth covered the lower half of her face, and steam rose from the noxious brew.
By Neal Litherlandabout a year ago in Gamers
The Evolution of Gaming: More Than Just Entertainment
Video games have transformed from simple pixelated distractions into an essential aspect of modern life, captivating millions across the globe. With advancements in technology, gaming has evolved into a form of entertainment that influences culture, shapes economies, and even impacts the mental health of its users. This article delves into the reasons behind gaming's widespread appeal and explores why it is far more than a mere pastime.
By Marius Lunguabout a year ago in Gamers
Dino Crisis Remake: A Dream Come True
Dino Crisis Remake: A Dream Come True ## Dino Crisis: A Prehistoric Nightmare Starring Regina **A Jurassic Journey with a Strong Female Lead**
By Bstyabout a year ago in Gamers
DayZ: The Only Successful Open-World Survival Zombie Game
(Intro) There have a been a lot of attempts at the open world survival genre in video games. It’s easily one of the hardest genres to get right next to something like an MMO. Tons of factors to consider, the entire scale of the game, how to make experiences within it feel natural and organic instead of being spoon-fed moments that don’t come off as genuine. It’s a steep hill to climb, and while many different developers have attempted to get it right, the number of games that have managed to stay alive and hold an audience isn’t that large. Whether that’s because the game, while having a solid idea and foundation, couldn’t get the finer details right, not hitting the number of players needed to stay operational, or just being a complete scam with fraudulent marketing campaigns right up until the very end, it’s extremely easy for an open world survival game to sadly go under and fade away into the history books of just another failed game in this genre of saturated alphas and betas. However, there is one game, through sheer grit, determination, and a dedicated community of passionate players, managed to not only exist, but survive and thrive; being more played and popular than it has ever been before. DayZ is an anomaly; it shouldn’t exist. With how tumultuous the history of this game is, the general disdain for DayZ for quite some time, and then the revival of the game post its official 1.0 launch back in 2018, I wanted to discuss how this game, to me as an outsider with less than 160 hours of gameplay after owning the game for several years, is still the quintessential and arguably most successful open world zombie survival game on the market, even in 2024.
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
FFXIV Patch 7.1: New Raids, Quests, and Trials – Full Details
Final Fantasy XIV online recently saw the release of its major Dawntrail expansion, but players won’t have to wait long for more content. Despite Dawntrail receiving praise for its combat and gameplay mechanics, some fans have expressed concerns over the new storytelling approach, which focuses on more self-contained narratives with less emphasis on the protagonist. However, the upcoming Patch 7.1 will continue to build on this new style, introducing a range of fresh quests, raids, and trials for players to dive into.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers
Tarkov’s Event Oversight is Obnoxious
(Intro) One of the many ways Tarkov can have some life given back to it is whenever BSG decides to add in-game events to spice up the currently gameplay loop. Something as simple as having bosses spawn more or all on a single map is an extremely effective way to bring back players to the game and also get people playing on a certain location or spot on a map. Sometimes less is more and the boss events are some of my favorites. But BSG over the years have been experimenting with lots of different styles of events with lots of mixed results. Some interesting, some that had a solid foundation but needed some ironing out, and others that are just plain bad. No matter what the event might be, it has become an unfortunate habit of needed to be adjusted by BSG at some point for one reason or another. It’s rare they release something and don’t need to touch it because it just works as intended out of the gate. They’ve done so many events overtime that it’s tough to remember the really bad ones as examples. But this recent cultist event was somewhere in the middle. But regardless of which event we talked about, they all have some semblance of oversight from BSG that really prevents any of them from being engaging experiences for players. So, let’s talk about how BSG somehow keeps screwing up events in some regard and the things they can take into consideration for future ones that will hopefully make them more enjoyable to play and even more memorable by the community.
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
October Video Gaming News. AI-Generated.
October has been an exciting month for video game releases, with a mix of highly anticipated titles and surprise hits across multiple platforms. Here’s a look at the major gaming news for October 2024, including some of the most exciting releases from the past month and what you can look forward to in the next 30 days.
By Yellieabout a year ago in Gamers
Why "Fester" and "Energy Drain" Feel Out of Place for Summoner in FFXIV – A Call to Refocus on Summons
As someone who's played Final Fantasy XIV in the past back in 2020, with Paladin (PLD) and Summoner (SMN) already leveled, I’ve recently started a new journey as an Arcanist, now at level 21. While leveling, I’ve found myself reflecting on how the Summoner job has evolved—and not necessarily for the better. Abilities like Fester and Energy Drain seem to push the Summoner away from its core identity of summoning powerful primal forces, reducing the job to more of a caster with a pet rather than a true master of these legendary beings.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers
Why Summoner in Final Fantasy XIV Online Feels Like a Watered-Down Version of Its Former Glory
As someone who’s played Summoner (SMN) in previous Final Fantasy games, stepping into the role of an Arcanist transitioning into Summoner in Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) has been a surprisingly lackluster experience. The class doesn’t feel like the powerhouse summoning job I remember from earlier Final Fantasy titles. In older iterations, Summoners were not just DPS machines, but masters of summoning iconic, awe-inspiring beings like Ifrit, Titan, Leviathan, and Bahamut to decimate enemies and command the battlefield. FFXIV's version? It feels more like a series of pretty animations with none of the satisfying depth or strategic weight behind them.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers
Is Arena More Fun to Play Than Tarkov?
(Intro) Tarkov is a difficult game to quantify into being called fun. If you’re an outsider who doesn’t play the game looking at what’s happening, the immersive world, accurate portrayal of weapons and attachments, and the risk factor of losing gear when you die, you might be intrigued by what you see. And then you open the game up for the first time and there is so much going on you quickly become overwhelmed and regret buying the game. But if you’re lucky and have someone around who can assist with getting you started, you might get lucky and get the Tarkov bug and just become absolutely consumed by the game. It’s happened so many times with so many different people, it could be studied as a phenomenon. But, as someone who has been playing for so long, that magic does go away after some time. The game is still great; but the spark and initial curiosity that led you to buy the game is lost because everything about the game becomes about the numbers. Late game Tarkov is especially impacted by this, because as a wipe cycle goes on, the number of people still playing goes down. It’s no surprise that people tend to enjoy early game Tarkov more, for its frenetic and scrappy gameplay. However, with the introduction of Arena and its existence in the Tarkov ecosystem, a question popped into my head. Do players prefer or enjoy playing Arena more, or do they enjoy Tarkov more, specifically the late game?
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
Patch 7.1 Brings Soloing Enhancements: The Future of Duty Support in Final Fantasy XIV
The upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.1, titled “Crossroads,” is set to introduce several new features aimed at solo players, including updates to the Duty Support system. This system allows players to complete story dungeons with NPC allies instead of relying on other players. During a recent broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida confirmed that additional dungeons, such as Halatali, outside the main scenario will also be included in the Duty Support system.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers