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ChaosTonyV4 04/12/23 6:45:15 PM #51:	KamikazePotato posted... Side note: what happens if you manage to die early in the game before ~~the statue links you?~~ No spoilers but ChaosTonyV4 posted... You aint seen nothing yet, lol. --- Phantom Dust. "I'll just wait for time to prove me right again." - Vlado <cite>ChaosTonyV4 posted [p:972801834] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>KamikazePotato posted... </cite><quote>Side note: what happens if you manage to die early in the game before the statue links you?</quote>No spoilers butChaosTonyV4 posted... </cite><quote>You aint seen nothing yet, lol.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
XIII_Rocks 04/12/23 7:37:39 PM #52:	ChaosTonyV4 posted... No spoilers but ChaosTonyV4 posted... You aint seen nothing yet, lol. ~~Triggering that accidentally is one of the scariest things ever in a videogame~~ ~~I literally threw down the controller and was like "I'm sorry I'm sorry"~~ --- Not to be confused with XIII_Minerals. <cite>XIII_Rocks posted [p:972802738] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>ChaosTonyV4 posted... </cite><quote>No spoilers butChaosTonyV4 posted...You aint seen nothing yet, lol.</quote>Triggering that accidentally is one of the scariest things ever in a videogameI literally threw down the controller and was like "I'm sorry I'm sorry"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TotallyNotMI 04/12/23 7:41:43 PM #53:	KamikazePotato posted... Side note: what happens if you manage to die early in the game before ~~the statue links you?~~ I did this on my first time playing with Han and Hombad watching... --- We do not have much connection, you and I. Still, this encounter feels special. I hope you won't mind if I think of you as a friend. <cite>TotallyNotMI posted [p:972802812] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>KamikazePotato posted... </cite><quote>Side note: what happens if you manage to die early in the game before the statue links you?</quote>I did this on my first time playing with Han and Hombad watching...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hombad46 04/12/23 7:48:57 PM #54:	Oops! --- It's tempting to linger in this moment, while every possibility still exists. But unless collapsed by an observer, they will never be more than possibilities. <cite>hombad46 posted [p:972802967] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Oops!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HanOfTheNekos 04/12/23 7:58:56 PM #55:	I feel like most people do that the first time lol --- "Bordate is a pretty shady place, what with the gangs, casinos, evil corporations and water park." - FAHtastic <cite>HanOfTheNekos posted [p:972803140] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>I feel like most people do that the first time lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HanOfTheNekos 04/12/23 7:59:22 PM #56:	I ~~fell in the geyser and drowned~~ ~~My girlfriend launched from the geyser and died to fall damage~~ --- "Bordate is a pretty shady place, what with the gangs, casinos, evil corporations and water park." - FAHtastic <cite>HanOfTheNekos posted [p:972803148] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>I fell in the geyser and drownedMy girlfriend launched from the geyser and died to fall damage</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/12/23 11:07:51 PM #57:	Think I need a hint. ~~Pretty stumped on two things:~~ ~~How to get to the center of Ash Twin~~ ~~How to get to the Black Hole Forge~~ I've explored...basically everywhere else, including the ~~Quantum Moon.~~ And there's almost no points of interest left for me to track down. I know it probably involves ~~teleportation, like at White Hole Station~~ but I'm not sure how to get any of those sites I find to work. --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972807041] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Think I need a hint.Pretty stumped on two things:How to get to the center of Ash TwinHow to get to the Black Hole ForgeI've explored...basically everywhere else, including the Quantum Moon. And there's almost no points of interest left for me to track down. I know it probably involves teleportation, like at White Hole Station but I'm not sure how to get any of those sites I find to work.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hombad46 04/12/23 11:36:23 PM #58:	A hint about those... how about: ~~The other teleporters are already on, in case you think you need to turn them on.~~ --- It's tempting to linger in this moment, while every possibility still exists. But unless collapsed by an observer, they will never be more than possibilities. <cite>hombad46 posted [p:972807463] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>A hint about those... how about:The other teleporters are already on, in case you think you need to turn them on. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/12/23 11:38:40 PM #59:	hombad46 posted... A hint about those... how about: ~~The other teleporters are already on, in case you think you need to turn them on.~~ ~~I've stood on them for a long time without it ever teleporting me, though. Figured I needed to wait until the planets aligned or something but no dice.~~ --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972807496] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>hombad46 posted... </cite><quote>A hint about those... how about:The other teleporters are already on, in case you think you need to turn them on. </quote>I've stood on them for a long time without it ever teleporting me, though. Figured I needed to wait until the planets aligned or something but no dice.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
guffguy89 04/12/23 11:39:47 PM #60:	To answer your question without giving away any story spoilers: You probably noticed by now that as the ash planet loses sand, a group of buildings connected by a bridge slowly appears. Each of those buildings have a teleportation stand that allows you to teleport to a different location. The mechanics of teleportation in the game involve standing on the special teleportation flooring tiles and then looking up. When the planet you are supposed to teleport to intersects with the crosshairs, then you teleport to that location. Slightly more detailed spoilers on how to get to ~~center of ash twin~~ if you need the help: For ash twin, this is a little difficult because you don't want to get sucked up by the sandstorm, but that's exactly when the planet crosses the teleportation point. You'll want to find some nearby cover and time your jump on the teleportation platform at just the right moment. Dont forget to look up. --- Don't mind me. I'm just here for the contest. <cite>guffguy89 posted [p:972807511] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>To answer your question without giving away any story spoilers: You probably noticed by now that as the ash planet loses sand, a group of buildings connected by a bridge slowly appears. Each of those buildings have a teleportation stand that allows you to teleport to a different location. The mechanics of teleportation in the game involve standing on the special teleportation flooring tiles and then looking up. When the planet you are supposed to teleport to intersects with the crosshairs, then you teleport to that location. Slightly more detailed spoilers on how to get to center of ash twin if you need the help: For ash twin, this is a little difficult because you don't want to get sucked up by the sandstorm, but that's exactly when the planet crosses the teleportation point. You'll want to find some nearby cover and time your jump on the teleportation platform at just the right moment. Dont forget to look up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 12:06:08 AM #61:	That did it, thanks. --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972807856] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>That did it, thanks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 12:18:30 AM #62:	The Interloper broke my damn ship while I was in autopilot! Guess its name is well-deserved. This is cosmic revenge for me bumping the satellite that creates my map out of orbit a few cycles ago. --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972808017] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>The Interloper broke my damn ship while I was in autopilot! Guess its name is well-deserved.This is cosmic revenge for me bumping the satellite that creates my map out of orbit a few cycles ago.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tcaz2 04/13/23 12:20:59 AM #63:	Yeah the autopilot doesn't work sometimes lol <cite>tcaz2 posted [p:972808056] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Yeah the autopilot doesn't work sometimes lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
XIII_Rocks 04/13/23 12:22:52 AM #64:	Wow, you really powered through this. You did all of the ~~Quantum Moon?~~ --- Not to be confused with XIII_Minerals. <cite>XIII_Rocks posted [p:972808072] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Wow, you really powered through this. You did all of the Quantum Moon? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kenri 04/13/23 1:30:12 AM #65:	tcaz2 posted... Yeah the autopilot doesn't work sometimes lol The very first time I played Outer Wilds, after doing the tutorial, I got in the ship, turned on autopilot, and it flew me directly into the sun. Put the game down for a few months after that lmao --- Congrats to BKSheikah, who knows more about years than anyone else. <cite>Kenri posted [p:972808811] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>tcaz2 posted... </cite><quote>Yeah the autopilot doesn't work sometimes lol</quote>The very first time I played Outer Wilds, after doing the tutorial, I got in the ship, turned on autopilot, and it flew me directly into the sun. Put the game down for a few months after that lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 1:40:55 AM #66:	XIII_Rocks posted... Wow, you really powered through this. You did all of the ~~Quantum Moon?~~ Yup This ~~Sun Station jump~~ is...not easy --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972808947] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>XIII_Rocks posted... </cite><quote>Wow, you really powered through this. You did all of the Quantum Moon? </quote>YupThis Sun Station jump is...not easy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
guffguy89 04/13/23 2:02:44 AM #67:	thats nothing compared to the playstation trophy associated with that: ~~getting into the sun station not using the teleporter (i.e. flying/landing there and entering the hole.)~~ --- Don't mind me. I'm just here for the contest. <cite>guffguy89 posted [p:972809169] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>thats nothing compared to the playstation trophy associated with that: getting into the sun station not using the teleporter (i.e. flying/landing there and entering the hole.)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kenri 04/13/23 2:32:09 AM #68:	KamikazePotato posted... This ~~Sun Station jump~~ is...not easy I had a ton of trouble with this too, even when looking up tips/videos on how to do it. Wish I could give advice but even when I finally got it it was really sloppy, basically just luck. Some people swear it's super easy though. --- Congrats to BKSheikah, who knows more about years than anyone else. <cite>Kenri posted [p:972809477] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>KamikazePotato posted... </cite><quote>This Sun Station jump is...not easy</quote>I had a ton of trouble with this too, even when looking up tips/videos on how to do it. Wish I could give advice but even when I finally got it it was really sloppy, basically just luck.Some people swear it's super easy though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 2:43:57 AM #69:	...There's DLC? Should I do it? Kenri posted... I had a ton of trouble with this too, even when looking up tips/videos on how to do it. Wish I could give advice but even when I finally got it it was really sloppy, basically just luck. Some people swear it's super easy though. On my 4th attempt I overshot it then somehow course corrected onto the top of the structure, then finagled my way into the opening using a series of maneuvers I honestly don't think I'd be able to replicate if I was given ten more tries. --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972809572] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>...There's DLC?Should I do it?Kenri posted... </cite><quote>I had a ton of trouble with this too, even when looking up tips/videos on how to do it. Wish I could give advice but even when I finally got it it was really sloppy, basically just luck.Some people swear it's super easy though.</quote>On my 4th attempt I overshot it then somehow course corrected onto the top of the structure, then finagled my way into the opening using a series of maneuvers I honestly don't think I'd be able to replicate if I was given ten more tries.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paratroopa1 04/13/23 2:48:14 AM #70:	KamikazePotato posted... Should I do it? Yes. (Don't start a new file.) <cite>Paratroopa1 posted [p:972809613] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>KamikazePotato posted... </cite><quote>Should I do it?</quote>Yes. (Don't start a new file.)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 3:03:30 AM #71:	Alright, I think I've explored everything in the universe except for achieving an ending. Which would mean ~~taking the core through...the last section of Dark Bramble.~~ ...DLC it is! Not tonight though, it's late. Some quick comments on the story: ~~The Nomai NOT being responsible for the sun exploding was a legitimately shocking plot twist.~~ I really like how the different Nomai generations are characterized. The early ones are arrogant, whimsical, basically treating the universe as their playbox to do science experiments. They believe that the Eye of the Universe is calling them, specifically, because they're special. The later ones are much less confident in themselves; having seen their predecessors fail. They wonder if all of this is worth it, and they recognize that the universe doesn't particularly care about them one way or another. --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972809723] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Alright, I think I've explored everything in the universe except for achieving an ending. Which would mean taking the core through...the last section of Dark Bramble....DLC it is! Not tonight though, it's late. Some quick comments on the story:The Nomai NOT being responsible for the sun exploding was a legitimately shocking plot twist.I really like how the different Nomai generations are characterized. The early ones are arrogant, whimsical, basically treating the universe as their playbox to do science experiments. They believe that the Eye of the Universe is calling them, specifically, because they're special. The later ones are much less confident in themselves; having seen their predecessors fail. They wonder if all of this is worth it, and they recognize that the universe doesn't particularly care about them one way or another.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 3:10:43 AM #72:	Overall thoughts so far. This is a very good game. The universe they've created is packed with cool vistas and concepts. Story comes together in an absolutely fascinating way. The feeling you get when you connect-the-dots of info you learned between different planets a dozen loops apart is phenomenal. If I had one complaint, it's that there's a few too many instances where the answer to a problem is 'restart a loop and wait 10+ minutes'. When combined with actions that might not be easy to complete right away (such as the Sun Station jump), numerous attempts can get tedious. Thankfully there isn't TOO much of this. --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972809790] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Overall thoughts so far.This is a very good game. The universe they've created is packed with cool vistas and concepts. Story comes together in an absolutely fascinating way. The feeling you get when you connect-the-dots of info you learned between different planets a dozen loops apart is phenomenal.If I had one complaint, it's that there's a few too many instances where the answer to a problem is 'restart a loop and wait 10+ minutes'. When combined with actions that might not be easy to complete right away (such as the Sun Station jump), numerous attempts can get tedious. Thankfully there isn't TOO much of this.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kenri 04/13/23 3:31:05 AM #73:	I think I mostly agree with your thoughts. The way the mysteries tie together is really top notch. I wasn't a fan of the twist you mentioned previously though, to me it feels very random and unbelievable, especially when compared to how seamlessly everything else fits together. Not saying the Nomai should have been responsible but the actual reveal just feels unsatisfying. I definitely agree that "restart and wait 10+ minutes" becomes a problem at certain points in the game. It really could've used a "start loop at X planet, Y minutes in" option, though I understand that they probably didn't want to break the immersion by allowing that. --- Congrats to BKSheikah, who knows more about years than anyone else. <cite>Kenri posted [p:972809947] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>I think I mostly agree with your thoughts. The way the mysteries tie together is really top notch. I wasn't a fan of the twist you mentioned previously though, to me it feels very random and unbelievable, especially when compared to how seamlessly everything else fits together. Not saying the Nomai should have been responsible but the actual reveal just feels unsatisfying.I definitely agree that "restart and wait 10+ minutes" becomes a problem at certain points in the game. It really could've used a "start loop at X planet, Y minutes in" option, though I understand that they probably didn't want to break the immersion by allowing that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paratroopa1 04/13/23 4:06:38 AM #74:	Oh, I would personally wait to do the DLC until after you beat the game. Kinda up to you. <cite>Paratroopa1 posted [p:972810194] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Oh, I would personally wait to do the DLC until after you beat the game. Kinda up to you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
guffguy89 04/13/23 4:07:14 AM #75:	some silly misconceptions I had early on: I landed on and investigated the comet pretty early on and then I saw the comet crash into the sun. Stupid me thought the dangerous matter in the comet was still there and it crashing into the sun ignited the ghost matter bomb and destroyed the sun. Before I did that though, for the longest time i had no idea the sun exploding was even causing the loop. Through a mixture of early deaths or always being indoors when the timer was up, I never actually saw it, and was confused at how I would sometimes randomly die. I eventually figured out that the special music would start right before this random death. The next loop after that I finally figured it out and saw the explosion. one of my favorite lore reveals:~~one of my biggest woah moments was when I discovered that the loop didn't start when you became aware of it, but rather it's being going for millions of loops already.~~ --- Don't mind me. I'm just here for the contest. <cite>guffguy89 posted [p:972810200] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>some silly misconceptions I had early on: I landed on and investigated the comet pretty early on and then I saw the comet crash into the sun. Stupid me thought the dangerous matter in the comet was still there and it crashing into the sun ignited the ghost matter bomb and destroyed the sun.Before I did that though, for the longest time i had no idea the sun exploding was even causing the loop. Through a mixture of early deaths or always being indoors when the timer was up, I never actually saw it, and was confused at how I would sometimes randomly die. I eventually figured out that the special music would start right before this random death. The next loop after that I finally figured it out and saw the explosion.one of my favorite lore reveals:one of my biggest woah moments was when I discovered that the loop didn't start when you became aware of it, but rather it's being going for millions of loops already. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 4:11:03 AM #76:	Paratroopa1 posted... Oh, I would personally wait to do the DLC until after you beat the game. Kinda up to you. I kinda assumed that with this type of game, once I got a definitive ending I wouldn't be able to go back to that save file. --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972810235] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Paratroopa1 posted... </cite><quote>Oh, I would personally wait to do the DLC until after you beat the game. Kinda up to you.</quote>I kinda assumed that with this type of game, once I got a definitive ending I wouldn't be able to go back to that save file.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paratroopa1 04/13/23 4:40:46 AM #77:	KamikazePotato posted... I kinda assumed that with this type of game, once I got a definitive ending I wouldn't be able to go back to that save file. It'll be fine, one way or another I just say that because the DLC is not short <cite>Paratroopa1 posted [p:972810410] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>KamikazePotato posted... </cite><quote>I kinda assumed that with this type of game, once I got a definitive ending I wouldn't be able to go back to that save file.</quote>It'll be fine, one way or anotherI just say that because the DLC is not short</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tcaz2 04/13/23 4:46:09 AM #78:	Well the game can be beaten at any time upon starting a new game because of how its structured, so it doesn't really matter. I think doing the DLC now is fine if you want to. You definitely want to wait until you've done everything else in the base game though before doing the DLC at all (ie you don't want to accidentally stumble onto it before learning everything else). Also you mentioned you did the Quantum Moon but did you ~~go to the 6th location?~~ <cite>tcaz2 posted [p:972810439] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Well the game can be beaten at any time upon starting a new game because of how its structured, so it doesn't really matter.I think doing the DLC now is fine if you want to. You definitely want to wait until you've done everything else in the base game though before doing the DLC at all (ie you don't want to accidentally stumble onto it before learning everything else).Also you mentioned you did the Quantum Moon but did you go to the 6th location?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightningStrikes 04/13/23 5:12:22 AM #79:	There is a particular reason I think you should do the DLC before the ending though after everything else in the game but its kind of a spoiler. However be warned, the DLC has effectively a full sequels worth of content in it. --- I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh azuarc <cite>LightningStrikes posted [p:972810588] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>There is a particular reason I think you should do the DLC before the ending though after everything else in the game but its kind of a spoiler. However be warned, the DLC has effectively a full sequels worth of content in it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 5:15:09 AM #80:	Yeah I generally am not a fan of doing DLC after getting an ending (I like putting a game down once the credits roll) so I'll do the DLC first. LightningStrikes posted... However be warned, the DLC has effectively a full sequels worth of content in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1qju6V1jLM --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972810608] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Yeah I generally am not a fan of doing DLC after getting an ending (I like putting a game down once the credits roll) so I'll do the DLC first.LightningStrikes posted... </cite><quote>However be warned, the DLC has effectively a full sequels worth of content in it.</quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1qju6V1jLM</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 5:24:16 AM #81:	tcaz2 posted... Also you mentioned you did the Quantum Moon but did you ~~go to the 6th location?~~ ~~Yes. Made a friend, too.~~ --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972810671] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>tcaz2 posted... </cite><quote>Also you mentioned you did the Quantum Moon but did you go to the 6th location?</quote>Yes. Made a friend, too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paratroopa1 04/13/23 5:26:04 AM #82:	Doing the DLC first is fine, I just think it's momentum killing to do it before finishing off the main game haha <cite>Paratroopa1 posted [p:972810681] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Doing the DLC first is fine, I just think it's momentum killing to do it before finishing off the main game haha</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masterplum 04/13/23 6:39:01 AM #83:	I would just finish the game first I like the DLC but it has some pacing issues --- https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdWiElvIQAAQpBt.jpg <cite>masterplum posted [p:972811166] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>I would just finish the game firstI like the DLC but it has some pacing issues</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WazzupGenius00 04/13/23 7:10:03 AM #84:	Roll credits first --- http://i.imgur.com/k0v0z3q.gif <cite>WazzupGenius00 posted [p:972811428] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Roll credits first</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HanOfTheNekos 04/13/23 7:15:10 AM #85:	I'm also team "beat the game" first. I understand wanting to leave it after the credits - but the way the DLC adds is like an expansion/sequel. --- "Bordate is a pretty shady place, what with the gangs, casinos, evil corporations and water park." - FAHtastic <cite>HanOfTheNekos posted [p:972811471] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>I'm also team "beat the game" first. I understand wanting to leave it after the credits - but the way the DLC adds is like an expansion/sequel.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HanOfTheNekos 04/13/23 7:15:39 AM #86:	But do what you want! That's the cool thing about Outer Wilds - everyone's experience is unique. --- "Bordate is a pretty shady place, what with the gangs, casinos, evil corporations and water park." - FAHtastic <cite>HanOfTheNekos posted [p:972811475] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>But do what you want! That's the cool thing about Outer Wilds - everyone's experience is unique.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MysteriousStan 04/13/23 7:17:29 AM #87:	One of the things I really love is how unwieldy the controls are in the beginning leading to several of my deaths. But the more I died the easier the controls became and eventually pretty much mastered them. I bet it was very shocking for them to see your character hop in the spaceship for the "first" time and fly the spaceship masterfully. Not everyone likes that but it really gave me a "Edge of Tomorrow" vibe. In regards to the "wait 10 minutes" for things to happen issue...you can mitigate that somewhat by taking a nap to speed up the timer. Believe you can do this at any campsite but I usually did this at the beginning of my loops on Timber Hearth. <cite>MysteriousStan posted [p:972811496] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>One of the things I really love is how unwieldy the controls are in the beginning leading to several of my deaths. But the more I died the easier the controls became and eventually pretty much mastered them. I bet it was very shocking for them to see your character hop in the spaceship for the "first" time and fly the spaceship masterfully. Not everyone likes that but it really gave me a "Edge of Tomorrow" vibe.In regards to the "wait 10 minutes" for things to happen issue...you can mitigate that somewhat by taking a nap to speed up the timer. Believe you can do this at any campsite but I usually did this at the beginning of my loops on Timber Hearth.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightningStrikes 04/13/23 7:54:02 AM #88:	My justification for doing the DLC before the ending is (no specific spoilers but structural stuff): The DLC is entirely nestled within the game itself, chronologically before the ending and also adds to the ending, so you will want to do the ending after you do the DLC. However, the ending sequence is a challenge and it can be frustrating to do it again. --- I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh azuarc <cite>LightningStrikes posted [p:972811860] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>My justification for doing the DLC before the ending is (no specific spoilers but structural stuff):The DLC is entirely nestled within the game itself, chronologically before the ending and also adds to the ending, so you will want to do the ending after you do the DLC. However, the ending sequence is a challenge and it can be frustrating to do it again. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
foolm0r0n 04/13/23 10:24:20 AM #89:	Definitely do the ending first. The pacing is absolutely perfect the way it was originally designed. The DLC does ruin the pacing a lot. --- _foolmo_ he says listen to my story this maybe are last chance <cite>foolm0r0n posted [p:972813890] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Definitely do the ending first. The pacing is absolutely perfect the way it was originally designed. The DLC does ruin the pacing a lot.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
foolm0r0n 04/13/23 10:34:49 AM #90:	Kenri posted... ~~I wasn't a fan of the twist you mentioned previously though~~ I don't see how. The key thing is that the time loop is powered by a supernova. So the Nomai did plan for the supernova and it fit perfectly in the timeline. It's just that they had to wait millions of years. For the player character it's a total coincidence they were born near the supernova time and saw the statue 22 minutes before, which adds to the overall theme of being totally unimportant but also the most important piece of the puzzle. --- _foolmo_ he says listen to my story this maybe are last chance <cite>foolm0r0n posted [p:972814104] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Kenri posted... </cite><quote>I wasn't a fan of the twist you mentioned previously though</quote>I don't see how. The key thing is that the time loop is powered by a supernova. So the Nomai did plan for the supernova and it fit perfectly in the timeline. It's just that they had to wait millions of years. For the player character it's a total coincidence they were born near the supernova time and saw the statue 22 minutes before, which adds to the overall theme of being totally unimportant but also the most important piece of the puzzle.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HanOfTheNekos 04/13/23 10:57:46 AM #91:	I'll echo what fool just said (don't read this KP until you beat the game) the reveal of the supernova is probably the most important thing in the story - along with noticing all of the other ones going out (something you can see literally from first loop). The game never hides that the universe is dying - but hope drives you to fix things - but you can't. Death is inevitable. You can't stop it. ~~That's too important to the themes of the game to lose~~ --- "Bordate is a pretty shady place, what with the gangs, casinos, evil corporations and water park." - FAHtastic <cite>HanOfTheNekos posted [p:972814565] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>I'll echo what fool just said (don't read this KP until you beat the game)the reveal of the supernova is probably the most important thing in the story - along with noticing all of the other ones going out (something you can see literally from first loop). The game never hides that the universe is dying - but hope drives you to fix things - but you can't. Death is inevitable. You can't stop it.That's too important to the themes of the game to lose</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 04/13/23 12:20:28 PM #92:	tcaz2 posted... Yeah the autopilot doesn't work sometimes lol To clarify on my previous anecdote - the autopilot was working fine. I wasn't traveling to the Interloper. I was traveling somewhere else and it looped in from the side and completely blindsided my ship. Rude. That silly asteroid ~~got lot less silly once I learned that it killed all the Nomai.~~ --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:972816382] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>tcaz2 posted... </cite><quote>Yeah the autopilot doesn't work sometimes lol</quote>To clarify on my previous anecdote - the autopilot was working fine. I wasn't traveling to the Interloper. I was traveling somewhere else and it looped in from the side and completely blindsided my ship. Rude.That silly asteroid got lot less silly once I learned that it killed all the Nomai.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CoolCly 04/13/23 1:46:55 PM #93:	The main thing about the DLC is that it's a very long self contained area separate from everything else which makes it not fit very well to suddenly be separated from all these interconnected pieces just because you ended up in the DLC. That makes doing it in the normal playthrough not great I'd still say do the ending but if you are ready to go to the ending and want to take that long detour right now before the ending, this probably is the best time to do that. --- The batman villians all seem to be one big joke that batman refuses to laugh at - SantaRPG <cite>CoolCly posted [p:972818373] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>The main thing about the DLC is that it's a very long self contained area separate from everything else which makes it not fit very well to suddenly be separated from all these interconnected pieces just because you ended up in the DLC. That makes doing it in the normal playthrough not greatI'd still say do the ending but if you are ready to go to the ending and want to take that long detour right now before the ending, this probably is the best time to do that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TotallyNotMI 04/13/23 2:18:50 PM #94:	Beat the game, watch the ending, do the DLC, beat the game again and watch the ending again. --- We do not have much connection, you and I. Still, this encounter feels special. I hope you won't mind if I think of you as a friend. <cite>TotallyNotMI posted [p:972819095] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Beat the game, watch the ending, do the DLC, beat the game again and watch the ending again.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kenri 04/13/23 3:34:26 PM #95:	foolm0r0n posted... I don't see how. The key thing is that the time loop is powered by a supernova. So the Nomai did plan for the supernova and it fit perfectly in the timeline. It's just that they had to wait millions of years. For the player character it's a total coincidence they were born near the supernova time and saw the statue 22 minutes before, which adds to the overall theme of being totally unimportant but also the most important piece of the puzzle. Don't read this KP (it's probably fine actually, I think you know it all already but just in case): I just think "the whole universe is way older than we thought it was and we just missed that all of it is dying, coincidentally right now" is like. Nonsense. Thematically it's fine. As the solution to a big mystery you spent most of the game trying to figure out I thought it was extremely unsatisfying, especially considering that every other mystery in the game has an answer that I find very clever and fitting. ~~To be clear I'd have been fine with "this one specific star just happens to be dying right now". I don't think that twist scales up very well though.~~ --- Congrats to BKSheikah, who knows more about years than anyone else. <cite>Kenri posted [p:972820703] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>foolm0r0n posted... </cite><quote>I don't see how. The key thing is that the time loop is powered by a supernova. So the Nomai did plan for the supernova and it fit perfectly in the timeline. It's just that they had to wait millions of years. For the player character it's a total coincidence they were born near the supernova time and saw the statue 22 minutes before, which adds to the overall theme of being totally unimportant but also the most important piece of the puzzle.</quote>Don't read this KP (it's probably fine actually, I think you know it all already but just in case):I just think "the whole universe is way older than we thought it was and we just missed that all of it is dying, coincidentally right now" is like. Nonsense. Thematically it's fine. As the solution to a big mystery you spent most of the game trying to figure out I thought it was extremely unsatisfying, especially considering that every other mystery in the game has an answer that I find very clever and fitting. To be clear I'd have been fine with "this one specific star just happens to be dying right now". I don't think that twist scales up very well though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HanOfTheNekos 04/13/23 3:40:52 PM #96:	Kenri posted... Don't read this KP (it's probably fine actually, I think you know it all already but just in case): I just think "the whole universe is way older than we thought it was and we just missed that all of it is dying, coincidentally right now" is like. Nonsense. Thematically it's fine. As the solution to a big mystery you spent most of the game trying to figure out I thought it was extremely unsatisfying, especially considering that every other mystery in the game has an answer that I find very clever and fitting. ~~To be clear I'd have been fine with "this one specific star just happens to be dying right now". I don't think that twist scales up very well though.~~ ~~That the game puts you in the position of thinking your goal is to stop the supernova and then learning you can't is one of the most clever things it does, though.~~ --- "Bordate is a pretty shady place, what with the gangs, casinos, evil corporations and water park." - FAHtastic <cite>HanOfTheNekos posted [p:972820869] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Kenri posted... </cite><quote>Don't read this KP (it's probably fine actually, I think you know it all already but just in case):I just think "the whole universe is way older than we thought it was and we just missed that all of it is dying, coincidentally right now" is like. Nonsense. Thematically it's fine. As the solution to a big mystery you spent most of the game trying to figure out I thought it was extremely unsatisfying, especially considering that every other mystery in the game has an answer that I find very clever and fitting. To be clear I'd have been fine with "this one specific star just happens to be dying right now". I don't think that twist scales up very well though. </quote>That the game puts you in the position of thinking your goal is to stop the supernova and then learning you can't is one of the most clever things it does, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacArrowny 04/13/23 3:59:10 PM #97:	Kenri posted... ~~I just think "the whole universe is way older than we thought it was and we just missed that all of it is dying, coincidentally right now"~~ Who is "we"? ~~The Hearthians not noticing the universe is ending feels perfectly reasonable. The Nomai knew it was ending - that's the main reason they wanted to find the Eye, so they could stop it from ending.~~ --- All the stars in the sky are waiting for you. <cite>MacArrowny posted [p:972821256] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Kenri posted... </cite><quote>I just think "the whole universe is way older than we thought it was and we just missed that all of it is dying, coincidentally right now"</quote>Who is "we"? The Hearthians not noticing the universe is ending feels perfectly reasonable. The Nomai knew it was ending - that's the main reason they wanted to find the Eye, so they could stop it from ending.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kenri 04/13/23 4:00:17 PM #98:	I'm fine with that part of it! --- Congrats to BKSheikah, who knows more about years than anyone else. <cite>Kenri posted [p:972821274] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>I'm fine with that part of it!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kenri 04/13/23 4:02:38 PM #99:	MacArrowny posted... Who is "we"? ~~The Hearthians not noticing the universe is ending feels perfectly reasonable. The Nomai knew it was ending - that's the main reason they wanted to find the Eye, so they could stop it from ending.~~ The former. shrug I don't think it makes sense. Gonna stop talking about this now though cause I don't think I'm going to be convinced and it's venturing into "we might spoil something for KP on accident" territory. --- Congrats to BKSheikah, who knows more about years than anyone else. <cite>Kenri posted [p:972821317] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>MacArrowny posted... </cite><quote>Who is "we"? The Hearthians not noticing the universe is ending feels perfectly reasonable. The Nomai knew it was ending - that's the main reason they wanted to find the Eye, so they could stop it from ending.</quote>The former. shrug I don't think it makes sense.Gonna stop talking about this now though cause I don't think I'm going to be convinced and it's venturing into "we might spoil something for KP on accident" territory.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HanOfTheNekos 04/13/23 4:03:50 PM #100:	Kenri posted... The former. shrug I don't think it makes sense. Gonna stop talking about this now though cause I don't think I'm going to be convinced and it's venturing into "we might spoil something for KP on accident" territory. ~~But Chert literally is figuring it out during the course of the game~~ --- "Bordate is a pretty shady place, what with the gangs, casinos, evil corporations and water park." - FAHtastic <cite>HanOfTheNekos posted [p:972821342] in Why did no... [t:80408169]...</cite> <quote>Kenri posted... </cite><quote>The former. shrug I don't think it makes sense.Gonna stop talking about this now though cause I don't think I'm going to be convinced and it's venturing into "we might spoil something for KP on accident" territory.</quote>But Chert literally is figuring it out during the course of the game</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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