OT: Video Games/Computers/Gadgets/Gizmos

[BMatt07]

My PC gets delivered tomorrow, I am excited.

Hell yeah!

All of my components have gotten in with the exception of my GPU.

CPU and Motherboard came today from Amazon. Zero packing materials inside an oversized box. I'm afraid to even open the motherboard lol.

[Sauce Boss]

Magic is maybe the biggest "hurdle." Not that it's hard to pick-up, but quite a bit different. Some classes will have their own mechanics switch this up a bit, but ultimately you have a set number of spells you can cast per day - not per battle - and you'll need to camp to replenish them. Depending on your class, you may also need to plan-out which spells you expect to use each time you camp, e.g. this time I'm resting, I'll memorize 3x magic missile, 1x charm, 1x fireball, etc.

There are a bunch of ways to kind of get around it, and sorcerer doesn't have to plan which spells to use each sleep (but does on level-up), but at the end of the day that's the combat mechanic that's most different from mainstream, mana-based RPGs IMO.

Addressing the bold part, not true for BG3 since it’s based on 5th edition rule set. In D&D and Pathfinder they call the method where Wizards and some other spellcasters need to prepare a number of usages of specific spells “Vancian Spellcasting” (named after an author that heavily inspired Gary Gygax). 5th edition got rid of Vancian Spellcasting, which may or may not be a big reason Spellcasting classes blow past martial characters at higher levels as their utility skyrockets.

[WRau1]

Magic is maybe the biggest "hurdle." Not that it's hard to pick-up, but quite a bit different. Some classes will have their own mechanics switch this up a bit, but ultimately you have a set number of spells you can cast per day - not per battle - and you'll need to camp to replenish them. Depending on your class, you may also need to plan-out which spells you expect to use each time you camp, e.g. this time I'm resting, I'll memorize 3x magic missile, 1x charm, 1x fireball, etc.

There are a bunch of ways to kind of get around it, and sorcerer doesn't have to plan which spells to use each sleep (but does on level-up), but at the end of the day that's the combat mechanic that's most different from mainstream, mana-based RPGs IMO.

Addressing the bold part, not true for BG3 since it’s based on 5th edition rule set. In D&D and Pathfinder they call the method where Wizards and some other spellcasters need to prepare a number of usages of specific spells “Vancian Spellcasting” (named after an author that heavily inspired Gary Gygax). 5th edition got rid of Vancian Spellcasting, which may or may not be a big reason Spellcasting classes blow past martial characters at higher levels as their utility skyrockets.

Speaking of D&D rules, kinda OT but I have a quick story. Years ago, I was a residential cleaner. I was at a house in Shorewood, WI. Pretty nice, nothing extraordinary or anything. Came time to clean the basement area and when you walk down the stairs, suddenly it looked like you entered a dungeon. Torches on the wall (lights made to look like torches) shackles and armored doors etc... At the end of the hallway was a large armored door, inside was a phenomenal table set up for a D&D campaign. I asked who's house it was, turns out it was Monte Cook. One of the godfather's of D&D rules.

[MikeIsGood]

Magic is maybe the biggest "hurdle." Not that it's hard to pick-up, but quite a bit different. Some classes will have their own mechanics switch this up a bit, but ultimately you have a set number of spells you can cast per day - not per battle - and you'll need to camp to replenish them. Depending on your class, you may also need to plan-out which spells you expect to use each time you camp, e.g. this time I'm resting, I'll memorize 3x magic missile, 1x charm, 1x fireball, etc.

There are a bunch of ways to kind of get around it, and sorcerer doesn't have to plan which spells to use each sleep (but does on level-up), but at the end of the day that's the combat mechanic that's most different from mainstream, mana-based RPGs IMO.

Addressing the bold part, not true for BG3 since it’s based on 5th edition rule set. In D&D and Pathfinder they call the method where Wizards and some other spellcasters need to prepare a number of usages of specific spells “Vancian Spellcasting” (named after an author that heavily inspired Gary Gygax). 5th edition got rid of Vancian Spellcasting, which may or may not be a big reason Spellcasting classes blow past martial characters at higher levels as their utility skyrockets.

Ah interesting. I know you still need to prepare your spells for those classes that historically did so, but gathering now that you don’t need to sleep to do so, and instead can generally do it outside of battle when no enemies are near. Is that accurate?

[BMatt07]

Going to play some Vampire Survivors for the first time tonight.

Enjoy it man! It's addicting.

[Sauce Boss]

Magic is maybe the biggest "hurdle." Not that it's hard to pick-up, but quite a bit different. Some classes will have their own mechanics switch this up a bit, but ultimately you have a set number of spells you can cast per day - not per battle - and you'll need to camp to replenish them. Depending on your class, you may also need to plan-out which spells you expect to use each time you camp, e.g. this time I'm resting, I'll memorize 3x magic missile, 1x charm, 1x fireball, etc.

There are a bunch of ways to kind of get around it, and sorcerer doesn't have to plan which spells to use each sleep (but does on level-up), but at the end of the day that's the combat mechanic that's most different from mainstream, mana-based RPGs IMO.

Addressing the bold part, not true for BG3 since it’s based on 5th edition rule set. In D&D and Pathfinder they call the method where Wizards and some other spellcasters need to prepare a number of usages of specific spells “Vancian Spellcasting” (named after an author that heavily inspired Gary Gygax). 5th edition got rid of Vancian Spellcasting, which may or may not be a big reason Spellcasting classes blow past martial characters at higher levels as their utility skyrockets.

Ah interesting. I know you still need to prepare your spells for those classes that historically did so, but gathering now that you don’t need to sleep to do so, and instead can generally do it outside of battle when no enemies are near. Is that accurate?

There’s prepared spellcasters and known spellcasters. Prepared carters have a list of spells they can access and prepare the ones they want to use for the day and reset them after a long rest, but they aren’t locked into a number of uses nor do they have to prepare them for specific spell slots. So if you’re a Druid you could prep a healing spell, a few control spells, maybe a big attack like Moonbeam, something to speak with animals or plants, etc… but you’re not locked into one use of this or two uses of that, you could spend everything on that one healing spell if you needed to because you had a combat heavy day. Known spellcasters just know a few spells in memory and have much smaller spell lists or spells availability to learn, like a Ranger or Warlock. They might know three spells, but they’re generally strong, and you need to think a little more carefully when you want to pop your big spell because you’ll need to rest to get the use back.

[MikeIsGood]

Thanks for the rundown - good to know. Still would lean Sorcerer if I played a (pure) magic user myself, but it does make Wizard a bit more interesting IMO. Good change there.

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So many cool little things. My favorite is the look at a modular power plant; I know many building types will be modular now, which is amazing, but this is the clearest look into it in a vid that I've seen.

[jschligs]

Cities 2 is quickly becoming my most anticipated game of the year. The improvements look legendary.

[machu46]

Any of y’all mess with this Battlebit game that seems to have gone viral? Basically Battlefield 4 with Roblox graphics lol. I’m kinda tempted with it only being $15.


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[GoldenAntlers]

When BG3 comes to the PS5 in September I'm gonna play it, I'm sure. Never played a D&D game before. Am I gonna be completely lost?

No they’ve done a great job with introducing the systems to you

Yeah, it's fantastic. Rather intuitive and relatively immersive with the dice roll overlay.

[MikeIsGood]

Unfortunately, after many attempts with great games elsewhere, my brain wants literally nothing but BG3 right now. I've exhausted my time in the BG3 beta character creator. I'm now just messing around in WotR the rest of the week I think. Thank god I'm travelling next week.

I think this rivals my nostalgia-hype for FF7R, and probably surpasses it just because it's likely something I play for the next decade due to replayability. I still play BG2 every couple years (that probably ends now). I can't believe I get two games within two months of each other that I'll probably play 500+ hours for the next 10 years.

[TroyD92]

Unfortunately, after many attempts with great games elsewhere, my brain wants literally nothing but BG3 right now. I've exhausted my time in the BG3 beta character creator. I'm now just messing around in WotR the rest of the week I think. Thank god I'm travelling next week.

I think this rivals my nostalgia-hype for FF7R, and probably surpasses it just because it's likely something I play for the next decade due to replayability. I still play BG2 every couple years (that probably ends now). I can't believe I get two games within two months of each other that I'll probably play 500+ hours for the next 10 years.

7R is tip of the iceburg hype for me extremely excited for the next chapter this year. The way devs are trying to save face in regards to how **** their rpg is compared to BG3 also makes me think this might be one of those genre defining games

[MikeIsGood]

Unfortunately, after many attempts with great games elsewhere, my brain wants literally nothing but BG3 right now. I've exhausted my time in the BG3 beta character creator. I'm now just messing around in WotR the rest of the week I think. Thank god I'm travelling next week.

I think this rivals my nostalgia-hype for FF7R, and probably surpasses it just because it's likely something I play for the next decade due to replayability. I still play BG2 every couple years (that probably ends now). I can't believe I get two games within two months of each other that I'll probably play 500+ hours for the next 10 years.

7R is tip of the iceburg hype for me extremely excited for the next chapter this year. The way devs are trying to save face in regards to how **** their rpg is compared to BG3 also makes me think this might be one of those genre defining games

Me too. The games themselves won't be comparable, even though I enjoyed FF7R a lot and am looking forward to FF7R2. It was just a nostalgia hype thing for me with FF7 being one of my favorite games historically, and a defining game of my childhood. Like I was tearing up during the opening cutscene for FF7R And same applies for BG2! So the hype for BG3 for me is real.

[GoldenAntlers]

Unfortunately, after many attempts with great games elsewhere, my brain wants literally nothing but BG3 right now. I've exhausted my time in the BG3 beta character creator. I'm now just messing around in WotR the rest of the week I think. Thank god I'm travelling next week.

I think this rivals my nostalgia-hype for FF7R, and probably surpasses it just because it's likely something I play for the next decade due to replayability. I still play BG2 every couple years (that probably ends now). I can't believe I get two games within two months of each other that I'll probably play 500+ hours for the next 10 years.

7R is tip of the iceburg hype for me extremely excited for the next chapter this year. The way devs are trying to save face in regards to how **** their rpg is compared to BG3 also makes me think this might be one of those genre defining games

Me too. The games themselves won't be comparable, even though I enjoyed FF7R a lot and am looking forward to FF7R2. It was just a nostalgia hype thing for me with FF7 being one of my favorite games historically, and a defining game of my childhood. Like I was tearing up during the opening cutscene for FF7R And same applies for BG2! So the hype for BG3 for me is real.

I'm happy I'm not alone in all of this.

[Sauce Boss]

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Rashid looks real good.

[WRau1]

My new rig is pretty bonkers. Going to have to try to really test it's limits this week before I head to Savannah for a few on Friday.

[jschligs]

My new rig is pretty bonkers. Going to have to try to really test it's limits this week before I head to Savannah for a few on Friday.

Def test it out on Crysis…wait, that was already 20 years ago. Christ I’m old.

I feel like Cyberpunk 2077 is the best one to test it with. Enjoy it! As bad as I want to upgrade I need new golf clubs more.

[WRau1]

My new rig is pretty bonkers. Going to have to try to really test it's limits this week before I head to Savannah for a few on Friday.

Def test it out on Crysis…wait, that was already 20 years ago. Christ I’m old.

I feel like Cyberpunk 2077 is the best one to test it with. Enjoy it! As bad as I want to upgrade I need new golf clubs more.

CP2077 was the first I tried, going to have to go get a texture pack to really amp it up.

[TroyD92]

My new rig is pretty bonkers. Going to have to try to really test it's limits this week before I head to Savannah for a few on Friday.

Def test it out on Crysis…wait, that was already 20 years ago. Christ I’m old.

I feel like Cyberpunk 2077 is the best one to test it with. Enjoy it! As bad as I want to upgrade I need new golf clubs more.

CP2077 was the first I tried, going to have to go get a texture pack to really amp it up.

Get 3D Mark it’s the best way to test that everything is performing relative to others with your specs

[TroyD92]

Also with prebuilts I highly recommended using a temp monitor software. A big issue with most prebuilts is poor airflow/cooling. This is something I’d monitor on a second screen as you play ( I think nvidia has an overlay that lets you monitor temps in game as well). Also double check build quality. Make sure to touch the case when working on stuff, but check screws, connectors, and just general things like that. Quality Control is pretty hit or miss