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  • Thanks! Would you recommend it for someone's first playthrough, or only for subsequent replays?

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  • I just finished playing Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster and have started Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster. I keep checking wikis and forum posts for information, since I hate missing things (especially things that you can't get back to). I think from here on out (I'm in one of the 3 Scenario Selects) I'll keep it as blind as I can.

    I finally downloaded Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, and think it's pretty cool. But maybe it's just because I haven't played a Metroidvania in 2 years.

    Last but not least, I tried the demo for Big Hops after seeing Giant Bomb's Unfinished video on it. 3D Platformer that feels very good to move around in. Not sure how deep the story will go, or what mechanics they'll be adding as the game progresses, but it's been a delight so far.

  • Anyone have draft tips for a newbie?

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  • Premier draft should be a full pod of 8. Older sets have 15 cards per pack in draft boosters, but I want to say it was around MKM when they switched to 14-card play boosters.

  • Anyone have draft tips for a newbie?

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  • In a pod of 8, Pick 9 in a pack will be your first pack wheeling. You'll only get to see the first 5 packs wheel around (in 14-card play boosters), and a lot of the time those last 1-2 picks in a pack will be a basic land or something completely off-color for you. Don't worry too much about it as you start out, but yeah, it can help indicate a color that's very open.

  • 8BitDo’s new all-button arcade controller is just 16mm thick

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  • Leverless controllers are fairly popular. Supposedly more ergonomic and precise than an arcade stick or pad controller, more portable than the stick, and better to use than a keyboard.

    It is a fairly large learning curve if you've already played fighting games with another input method, but after building some new muscle memory, you'll realize that your understanding of the game is still intact. There are also some really good "shortcuts" in input methods to get precise, just-frame inputs, allowing you to input opposite directions just 1 frame apart, with no stick travel time.

  • Debbie Dingell appears to sleep in House meeting; drops fiesty reply

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  • Not to be a weirdo, but wow, I guess they don't have copy editors, because I believe the word should be "feisty"

  • Nintendo Switch 2 Tech Specs

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  • They did note a few small things wouldn't work, like waking the system remotely using the home button on an old JoyCon, but for actual playing, it should work fine.

  • Officially have been a DM for 10yrs - AMA

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  • Online groups! There are great ways to play using things like Discord or other voice options, along with digital tabletops (roll20) or virtual tabletop applications (Foundry, Talespire, Tabletop Simulator or even the new beta for Project Sigil).

    Online has its own set of bumps and friction points, but it can be a good way to get your feet wet with the rules and also practice the role play part. Just make sure that you're finding a group that is like-minded. There is often something called a "session 0" where the group will discuss the expectations in behavior and roleplay and responsibilities. It doesn't always happen with online groups, but in that case make sure you have a DM who is setting those expectations in advance.

  • Copycat vs Nexus Fog | Quarterfinals 1 - Quest for the Best Pioneer Deck Ever

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  • Awesome!

    I'm a fan of Pioneer, but it definitely does not get a lot of love, especially this year. Even The First Pioneers podcast has been quieter and quieter, with fewer tournament results to discuss and no hype for RCQ seasons and PTs to aim for.

    If I had to guess the winner of it all, I'm betting on Green Devotion. At least in the 3 years since I've started playing, it's the matchup that has seemed to raise the most frustration and stink from players (aside from ABA combo leading to draws).

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    Master Chief’s return to Fortnite sparks fan unrest as an Xbox exclusive is discovered to have been removed

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  • Yeah, if you read other articles by the author, it's all slop like this. Also note that the OP seems to only link articles from this site...

  • Day 161 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I’ve been playing until I forget to post Screenshots

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  • I haven't been active in TF2 in years, but I have 2.9k hours, all without idling for items. That game was basically another life for me, around 2010-2016. In that timespan I picked up PC gaming, got into shooters, got into TF2, joined a community, started collecting strange weapons, got my first unusual and traded it, and captained a Highlander team as Pyro.

    The game was and still is amazing; I only ever stopped because it was becoming detrimental to my life and schooling. Now, when I try to play, I mourn the loss of my old community servers, get frustrated with my worse skills, and despise the number of bots I run into on Valve servers.

  • So what were some of your favorite boardgames you played in the year 2024?

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  • I've gone through the quick overview, but haven't played any. My friend group has some people who aren't into PC games, so I haven't really tested it out over there.

    Our group really likes to find ways to make optimal plays with small advantages that eventually can snowball, so I'm hoping the exploration and randomization will help shift things up game to game, while the voting and stuff can result in good bluffs and social interaction.

  • So what were some of your favorite boardgames you played in the year 2024?

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  • Moonrakers is way up there for me personally. I enjoy the cooperative elements and the deckbuilding, even if there isn't too much politicking, just bargaining.

    Agricola is a tableau style game where you're upgrading your farm, but it feels very tight. It feels like you have to use each turn to it's highest efficiency to just keep up with the harvests, let alone get ahead. And when someone takes an action on the board, no one else can use that action for the rest of the round, meaning it's always a contest to get first player of a round and secure the spots you need. No direct player interaction or deal-making, just a lot of making the best decision for yourself while keeping an eye out for someone else who may want the same action.

  • So what were some of your favorite boardgames you played in the year 2024?

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  • Forgot to mention, we have some games that have been purchased but not played yet!

    Root looks really cool with the asymmetric factions and the number of expansions available.

    Windward looks interesting, but I haven't gone through the rules of it yet.

    I'm personally looking forward to Brink next year, from IV Studios. They put a lot of care into their games, and I think my group may enjoy the format of it more than Moonrakers.

  • So what were some of your favorite boardgames you played in the year 2024?

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  • My group's rotation this year has been:

    • Agricola. Kind of the go-to that we played a ton during COVID.
    • Century (Golem Edition) with one of the expansions
    • Everdell. Good tableau building game, but with fairly low interaction.
    • Wingspan. We enjoy the expansions, but nectar is definitely a little too good.
    • Wyrmspan, definitely our group's biggest game of the year. Great twist on Wingspan.
    • Rising Sun. Hit or miss with the different players. The alliance mechanic makes it feel really tough for an odd number of players, unless people are in the habit of breaking alliances.
    • Fractured Sky. Really fun one that takes a bit to get rolling, but it's one of the more games of partial information I've played.
    • Power Grid. We got all the expansions that we'd missed over the last decade. It's still super solid, and it turns out playing on a map other than China means that so much is left up in the air, it's hard to go in with a pre-planned strategy.
    • Moonrakers (with every expansion released so far). Some players prefer the PvE thing, Moonrakers Luminor, but they wish they had more in there, with more varied challenges and an endless mode. I have Moonrollers, but it's a tough sell when one player is very wary of dice rolling in games.
    • Five by Five. A small Kickstarter I backed a long while ago. It's simple and neat, and can be played with family members.

    With my cousins, it's definitely a bit more casual.

    • Not Enough Mana, a drinking game. This one can get out of hand if you don't use a strong enough drink, or durdle if the drink is too boozy. Gotta find the right drink for your group.
    • Heroes of Barcadia. Just a really good excuse to sit back and roll some dice and have a few beers without needing to pay too much attention.

  • [Skill Up] You've never seen (or heard) a game quite like: Skate Story (Hands-On Impressions)

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  • I added this to my Steam wishlist like 2 minutes after I saw this announced... Maybe a year ago? I'm awful at skate games but I really love the look of this game.

  • LAUNCH TRAILER - Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite & Beyond

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  • It's a mod, but it may as well be a completely new game. It's a huge revamp that Max has pumped so much time and money into.

  • December 16, 2024 Banned and Restricted Announcement

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  • Energy could have lost:

    • Guide of Souls
    • Galvanic Discharge
    • Static Prison
    • Amped Raptor

    And on the non-energy portion of it:

    • Ocelot Pride
    • Ajani
    • Phlage

    I guess removing Raptor helps prevent those unwinnable turn 3, turn 4 board states, at least. But getting rid of Phlage would get strip away some of their removal and survivability. Getting rid of Guide of Souls would kinda crush Energy as a deck. Ocelot and Ajani are being left alone because they can still be used in a Boros go-wide deck, at least.

    TOR in Legacy feels okay to me, but I don't play or follow Legacy too much. I feel like Legacy has the answers and counterplay for it, though, no?

  • December 16, 2024 Banned and Restricted Announcement

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  • Honestly, this feels very well thought-out, and close to an ideal B&R.

    Standard is still finding its footing post-Foundations, and it's a bit too soon to really ban anything there.

    Pioneer, I could've been happy to see Cruise get banned, but that might be too much of a shakeup after last ban. Jegantha going away feels funny, because almost no decks truly relied on Jegantha as a win condition or anything, but the value of an extra card was just too much, and its Companion condition was just stifling creative builds. In general I'd like to see a bit more variety in midrange decks be viable there (I'm a Gruul Boats player, and that deck has basically vanished over the last year).

    Modern needed these bans months ago. One Ring was just too homogenous. Basically every deck that could fit it wanted it. It stalled out games in a way that didn't feel interactive. Boros Energy definitely needed a check, and I hope Amped Raptor is enough to bring it back down to earth. Could have just as easily been Ajani or Ocelot Pride or Galvanic Discharge, but time will tell. The unbannings seem relatively safe. Opal should open up some affinity decks. GSZ is a big maybe; I don't know if Yawg would even want it right now. Looting is great. Twin is hilarious, but shouldn't actually make an impact besides getting old Modern players back into the format.

    Legacy needed those bans. The frog was scary good and flexible, and the Bauble just shut down too much in a format where free things are vital.

    Overall, just an absolute Christmas gift of a B&R. Hoping to see this improve player turnout at local events.

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    Pioneer Masters is out on Magic Arena!

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    USA's Regional Championship is going on!

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    What cards are you hoping to snag with Commander Masters, either through cracking packs or purchasing singles after prices drop?