No I just expect them to make their leveling system not complete ass.

Please, explain it to me in detail - why does killing two hippos gain me more power than killing Messmer? I’ll wait.

The blessing system kind of sucks, basically the most fucked up milestone leveling you can think of.

“Yeah, I know you just killed a demigod… but you know what you should really do? Go kill some hippos. That’ll get you true power.”

The guy suggested that practicing basic hygiene is ‘faking it’ and trying to ‘fit in’.

I don’t want to use the words ‘lost cause’ but I’m getting close.

If you’re reading this, just know that I will probably butt heads with you at some point. I can be abrasive, and I typically don’t censor what I think.

That being said, I wouldn’t choose any other social media. Lemmy makes me think of what the United States should be, disparate communities coming together to form a larger and stronger whole. I can be an asshole, spit my shit and have people discuss things with me in a rational manner - for the most part coming to a common understanding.

I’ve learned a lot about who I want to be from talking to and reading what Lemmians have to say. I will always appreciate this place.

It’s easy to feel that way even if you are a techy. It seems like being minimally neurodivergent is the abnormal here.

That being said, I’ve been introduced to many different ways of thinking that I wouldn’t have gained otherwise. Think of it like you’re different, but that’s ok because everyone here is different - and that makes them (and you) all the more beautiful for it (especially in the context of idea exchange). In fact, being the different one here will give you the perspective that many of the people who use Lemmy experience simply by existing which, in and of itself, is a valuable thing.

I’d certainly be interested to know for the sake of donations. I would gladly donate to keep the fediverse alive.

You’re right, downvoted myself.

Not sure what you mean, this is an Aldous Huxley quote

and you wouldn’t classify … as psychopath*ic

No, I wouldn’t, for the same reason you instantly stated after your question.

Warning signs are warning signs. They are not indicative of anything other than a possibility.

Wait, why don’t they launch in the U.S.?

No, you didn’t.

Answer my question.

Are you trying to advocate for bliss in ignorance?

Please tell me you’re joking?

Taylor Swift’s father comes from 3 generations of bank Presidents…

I’m not sure what you think, but Swift didn’t exactly start small.

Am I wrong for thinking this would be fun?

Probably. But it seems fun in a Destroy-All-Humans way.

Local sealion, tilting at micro windmills.

🤷‍♂️ I can fast travel to two extra spots now buddy. I love the game and those 6 bucks are well spent. Glad to send my positive feedback to CAPCOM.

I’m defending it because of disingenuous trogs like you trying to suggest that it’s somehow harming the quality of the game by having a neutered redundant MTX system.

I’m defending it because you’re trying to suggest that them removing MTX from an already failed title is anything but proof CAPCOM wasn’t interested in putting any investment in the franchise. That is the only implication worth noting. DD1 was a failed title, DD2 may not have been.

I’m defending it because to call this predatory is like calling a Shih Tzu a predator.

And finally, I’m defending it because microtransactions aren’t as bad as you’re making them out to be. Some of the best games to exist; exist because of the microtransactions that are in them.

I wholeheartedly support microtransaction systems like this, I think the devs have done an incredible job with the game and I’m almost tempted to buy some of these literally worthless microtransactions simply as a fuck you to all the virtue signalling losers fixating on the game.

Do you want to know why I know you don’t understand a thing I’ve said? Why I know you’re just talking out of your ass?

For DD2 it’s the shit it has now. But DD3 may be worse if they see their monetization was effective and that people are willing to buy that shit. For DD3 they may include the same monetization but make the items much harder to obtain, making more of a push to pay for it.

Dragon’s Dogma 1 had the exact same monetization scheme, minus fast travel. Everything you could buy on the store was easy to earn in game (it is the exact same way in Dragon’s Dogma 2). Dragon’s Dogma 1 was also a failure in Western markets.

It was, however, a success in Japanese markets! Do you know what else is very common in Asian (that includes Japanese) video game markets? That’s right, aggressive microtransactions.

So tell me, if the game was a success in Japanese markets and had this monetization scheme: why would it not have a more aggressive microtransaction scheme for the second game if what you’re saying is to be believed?

The game is very fun and not once did I think of paying anything beyond 3 dollars on MTX, and that was because I’m impatient. It literally would have been a waste of money, as the game opens up every fast travel point you would need in the post game. It also gives you nigh infinite fast travel items. There is no drop in quality for the game.

You can claim you “pay attention” all you want, but all you’ve done is prove how little you understand what you’re talking about.

Yes, there are bad MTX models. CAPCOM literally has worse models, RE4 remake, Monster Hunter Rise and World. Weird how you people weren’t crying about those but fixated on DD2, despite it being so fucking benign by comparison.

Cheeto smegma is something I don’t ever want to read again.