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The Psychology Behind Difficult Video Games
Video games have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the 1970s. Today, they are a multi-billion-dollar industry with a wide range of genres, styles, and levels of difficulty. While casual and easygoing games like Fall Guys, Party Animals, and the Watermelon Game dominate the market for its simplicity, their extremely challenging and difficult counterparts are on the rise within the mainstream.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Gamers
The "Coin-Flip" in Tarkov isn't as Common as You Think
Many players in Escape From Tarkov would say at one point or another, they were put into a situation where there were only two possible outcomes. If they do “A”, then “X” would happen. Or, if they do “B”, then “Y” would occur. These two possible outcomes have been described by many as “coinflips”; situations where your knowledge, skill, equipment; none of that matters in the situation you find yourself in. The game is ultimately going to randomly decide if you win this engagement or not. And I’ll be brutally honest and say I find that notion extremely hard to believe in almost every case. Emphasis on almost. There will be moments where you feel powerless; that each decision you make isn’t turning your situation around. You try and try to do the right thing, but in the end, it feels as though the game is out to get you, and you begin to wonder why you even try to take fights, take out AI scavs, go for those bosses. It all feels... almost pointless sometimes. Well, the game isn’t doing anything in the backend that we know of to try and get you killed. This isn’t something like League of Legends that actually has those kinds of “checks” put into place for their own nefarious reasons. The coinflip in Tarkov is an idea; just that. This persona the community as a whole participates in helps them better understand the situations they are put into where they are confused. Now, I am not saying anyone is wrong for having this mentality. After all, it’s a game. If you want to say that the game actively goes out of its way to get you, that’s fine. You’re entitled to that. Just as I am to argue that this notion might not be as real as we all think it is. I have a feeling this one is going to get spicy in the comment section, so please leave your own thoughts on the matter. But all I ask is that you keep it civil and respectful please. After all, this is just a conversation. So, subscribe to the channel if you’d like to have more in the future.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
Point-Fire is Fundamentally Broken in Tarkov
Combat has always been at the core of Tarkov’s gameplay loop. You go into raids to complete quests, collect gear and loot, and partake in combat against AI and other players. And while it might not be your main objective in every single raid you enter, you will get into situations where you need to fight your way out. Whether you want to or not. And combat can look simple from an outside perspective; just aim your gun at the other guy and hit them. But getting into gunfights in Tarkov is probably the most mechanically deep part of the entire game, next to movement. There are tons of weapons, ammos, attachments that will drastically affect how you engage others and where the best and worst places will be to do so. And one of those that can be fitted onto weapons are flashlights and lasers. These are interesting additions to your weapon because whether it's for illumination, or having a general idea of where the barrel of your weapon is always aiming, can be useful in situations where you get surprised by a player and don’t have time to aim down your weapons optic for more accurate fire. Over the years, point fire as it is properly called, has become a powerful method of engaging in PvP. So much so, that it is entirely possible to not aim down your weapon and kill other players from a surprisingly far distance. Granted, we are still talking about close quarters combat in general, but you would be surprised at being able to take enemies out with point fire from easily 20 meters. Point fire is already accurate enough, but when you add either a flashlight or laser on top of that, and you have a mechanic in the game that is severely over tuned for how simple it can make many engagements in the game. Which is a shame, because it honestly never feels that good to just spray in someone’s direction and watch them fall. But, before we talk about how it makes us feel, we need to go over what makes point fire so strong, how lasers make it better, and what can be done to maybe adjust this way of fighting. So, whether you agree or not I’d ask you to share your thoughts in the comment section and subscribe if you’d like to see more videos talking about potentially controversial topics in Tarkov.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
How To Build a Blood Angels Space Marine in The Pathfinder RPG
Mankind was once ascendant. We rose from the dust and dirt of our ruined world in an attempt to retake the stars, and to remind the galaxy that we were a force to be reckoned with. While the Great Crusade was filled with a thousand horrors, one of the brightest lights that guided humanity was the Primarch Sanguinius. A radiant, golden figure, his beauty was second only to his righteous wrath. Though he was betrayed and slain by his brother Horus, Sanguinius's legacy lives on in his gene sons... the IX legion of space marines and their successor chapters, the Blood Angels!
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
Gaming's Future: Top PS5 Games to Look Out for in 2023. Content Warning.
In 2023, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) boasts a promising lineup of top games that cater to various gaming preferences. Some of the highly anticipated games for the PS5 in 2023
By xszone2 years ago in Gamers
"All Aboard the Hype Train: What to Expect from GTA 6"
Release Date: Expected in June 2024 Platform: Multi-platform Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines because Rockstar Games is back with the mother of all game sequels, Grand Theft Auto VI! While details are still shrouded in secrecy, the anticipation for the next installment of this iconic open-world game is reaching astronomical levels. In this blog post, we'll dive into the swirling rumors and speculations about GTA 6 and what we can expect from this blockbuster title.
By Sameer Khan2 years ago in Gamers
In-depth discussion of the potion function in Dark and Darker
Players can only avoid combat in Dark and Darker, and to win the battle, you must be very familiar with all the treatments available in the game. Understanding the healing mechanism can optimize combat to the greatest extent, which is very important for players. The following content discusses the healing calculation mechanism for different types of healing, as well as the best healing spells and effects for different classes to use.
By PattonVast2 years ago in Gamers
Starfield Guide: How to Customize the Best Spaceship
Building the ultimate spaceship in Starfield can be daunting, especially with the countless parts and configurations available. However, with the proper guidance and a step-by-step approach, you can create a ship that looks impressive and performs well in various gaming scenarios.
By PattonVast2 years ago in Gamers
If You Hate the New Painkiller Effect in Tarkov, Use This
One of the more upsetting changes for a lot of people in Tarkov was the adjustment to what the painkiller effect looks like in game. Before, the increase of sharpness while annoying to look at if you were watching Tarkov, was tolerable and some people genuinely liked the effect it had on their game. People would just pop painkillers at the start of every raid because it was so tame and the benefits of being on PKs were so strong. But with the most recent wipe, they changed what the game looks like on PKs, and a lot of people are not happy with it. And I think that was the point. Always being on this effect was too strong, so losing limbs or getting fractures had fewer negative consequences. That tense and stressful moment where you get a blacked-out limb and can’t move so you scramble to get out some form of a Painkiller is something that can make Tarkov either intense and exciting, or dumb and frustrating depending on how you ask. So, it made sense that BSG wanted to combat that by changing the PK effect. Now, your screen will become severely desaturated. Which, by itself I don’t think people would’ve had a problem with. But the other effect is that it makes the edges of your screen blurry to the point where it’s difficult to see what's on your peripheral vision. Your vision and ability to see people goes way down when you are any form of painkiller now. Which obviously is BSG’s way of saying hey stop using PKs all the time. Even I find myself using them less than before. Which was already pretty low to begin with. Because I tried to avoid them as much as possible, so the bitrate of these videos didn’t completely tank and ruin the quality. But now I basically don’t use them unless I am about to die. And with so many ways to get the PK effect, things like morphine and propital feel kind of yucky to use because the PK lasts for so long. But what if there was a stim in the game that was largely overlooked because the effect was tolerable before? What if it was a short-term PK that got you moving, healed you and even made your recoil better? Well, luckily it exists. And it’s been in the game for quite some time. So, stick around if you’d like to hear how everyone should start using Adrenaline as their stimulant of choice, and subscribe for more videos showcasing things in the game that are underutilized.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
Exploring the Next Generation: A Comprehensive Look at PlayStation 5"
As the gaming industry continuously evolves with technology, one of the most anticipated releases of this generation is the PlayStation 5. Sony has been teasing the new console for quite some time, and now its release date is just around the corner. Although the console has not yet been released, let's take a look at what we know so far about Sony’s next-generation console.
By Anuatezi Benedict2 years ago in Gamers
Dark and Darker From Level 1 Wizard to Hero Build
Building a powerful wizard in a dark dungeon game is difficult. As a player who likes wizards, you need to plan for the future path at level 1. The following content will describe in detail how to make a wizard. Level 1 wizards gradually grow into heroic professions.
By PattonVast2 years ago in Gamers
The Conundrum of Tarkov’s “Band-Aid Fix Mentality”
Tarkov has gone through many different lives over the course of its development. From where it is now to where it began, it might as well be a completely different game. Visually, mechanically, and of course, how the game has been balanced overtime. Some changes were made for the better, and a general positive to the experience, while others have had some lasting negative consequences that are still prevalent. And what has happened unfortunately, is that the community has dubbed these kinds of reactive adjustments to Tarkov, “Band-Aid” fixes. Things that temporarily solve the problem that has surfaced, but don’t consider that Tarkov is such a complex game with tons of tiny intricacies, that these changes become a larger problem down the line. Essentially, Tarkov and BSG have been kicking the can down the road, as it is aptly said; problems they tried to solve many years ago, have stuck around; rearing their ugly heads when we least want them to. And it is frustrating to see this happen. But this conversation goes deeper than just identifying the problems or brainstorming ways to potentially remedy them. We need to understand why they happened in the first place. Look at some examples of Band-aid fixes and see what happened to them in the modern Tarkov we currently have. And while we certainly can come up with some alternative solutions to these problems, it ultimately is on BSG to fix these. And who knows if that is ever going to happen. But this will be an interesting conversation, nonetheless. So, if you enjoy these talks, be sure to subscribe to the channel for future conversations in the same style as this.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers