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An RPG rundown; recommendations and reviews of the best role-playing games on the market.

Henchmen and Goons
When most of us think of overcoming challenges in an RPG, we tend to focus on our personal characters (or our party of characters), and what things they are capable of doing themselves. And while that makes total sense for tales of heroic fantasy, where our characters are the fulcrum on which the universe turns, not all games operate this way either thematically, or mechanically.
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
Spirits of Battle
"There is malice in this sword. The dark heart of the smith still dwells in it. It will not love the hand it serves, neither will it abide with you long." —Melian on Anglachel (The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter XXI: "Of Túrin Turambar")
By Samuel Wright2 years ago in Gamers
Comic Book Curse. Content Warning.
In the quaint town of Covington, there existed a small comic book store nestled between the rows of bustling shops. Its shelves were adorned with colorful covers and thrilling tales, drawing in patrons from far and wide. But amidst the pages of fantastical adventures lay a sinister secret—a cursed comic book that held the power to bring nightmares to life.
By Dannie2 years ago in Gamers
Explaining Tarkov Wipes in 6 Minutes
Tarkov is a game that has what are called wipes. Moments in the game's life where either a large content update is being dropped large enough to require everyone to start over to properly test the new features, or enough time has passed that the current game state needs to be reset. Depending on how long you’ve played Tarkov you most likely have experienced at least one wipe. You’ve also most likely seen all the memes about when’s wipe? Or that the wipe is going to be on a Thursday. These are old school Tarkov memes that have been around for many years, and still get tossed around whenever the developers begin to hint at the notion of the game resetting in the near future.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
Everything Maxis Match for your Children on Sims 4
Are you the kind of simmer who likes playing with toddlers and children but don't have content? Look no further my dears!
By BBW2 years ago in Gamers
I love you more than One Piece. AI-Generated.
In the vibrant town of Sunnyville, where quirky characters roamed the streets and laughter echoed through the alleys, there lived a young chef named Max. Max was known for his culinary mishaps and his heart of gold. Despite burning more dishes than he could count, Max's infectious enthusiasm and genuine kindness won him the affection of the townsfolk.
By LyLy Luffy2 years ago in Gamers
Unique Ways to Play Tarkov if You're Bored
After playing Tarkov for as long as some of us have, the game can sometimes begin to lose its luster. Wipes always help reignite the excitement for the game; new mechanics, maps, weapons, gear. On top of having to start over once more. But once you have wiped with the game enough times, and you begin the process of starting the same quests over and over again, even those can begin to feel stale. The monotony of redoing the exact same quests in the same order can really be a drag. We got a small break this wipe with the release of Ground Zero and having to start there now instead of Customs. But again, it’s only 6 quests at the start. To be fair, Ground Zero is a solid map, and can now be played post level 20, for some spicy PvP encounters. But if you’re someone who has played for years and has become desensitized and bored with the current Tarkov, you’re not alone. A ton of players feel this after the game wipes. In fact, it’s typical for the game to surge with players soon after a wipe, and then slowly overtime, the amount of people playing usually tapers off, before surging again next wipe. So, if you are still playing Tarkov, because you are trying to enjoy it, you might just need a different way of engaging with the game to help bring the spark back before the next major update. I’m going to propose some different ideas and ways of playing Tarkov that aren’t too far-fetched for most players should they feel inclined. None of these ideas are wholly original; many people already engage with Tarkov in these ways, but perhaps it's your first-time hearing about them. So, give them a shot and see if it reinvigorates your desire to play the game.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
How Is Fallout 76 Doing in 2024
The Fallout TV series launched on Amazon Prime 18 days ago. Audiences and critics have all been generally favorable with the show sitting on a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score as of today.
By Michael Naylor2 years ago in Gamers
Knights of the Old Republic
To say that Star Wars is a juggernaut of a franchise would be an understatement of note. The first film, A New Hope, was released in 1977 and was an instant mega-hit with queues out the door and around the block to see what all the hype was about. At the time, sci-fi films weren't the grand spectacle they are today.
By Greg Seebregts2 years ago in Gamers
The "Amateur" Adventurer
When we think of so-called adventurers, we tend to think of those who are in it for the money. Those men and women who turn up to get a share of a lost pirate treasure, a dragon's horde, or at least a pouch of gold coins for bringing in a bandit bounty, or ending the threat from a nearby goblin cave. However, the idea of professionalism is one that we might be able to look at through another lens. Because the way we think of them now is different from the way we once did.
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
Tarkov's New "Unheard Edition" is the Most Disrespectful Chain of Events in the Game's History.
What has transpired over the last 48 plus hours in the Tarkov community is nothing short of a disaster. With the reveal and release of their new edition for the game: the unheard edition, players are now being asked to spend an additional $100 to upgrade from Edge of Darkness, or an egregious $250 for the biggest and baddest version of the game if it’s your first time buying a copy of the game. For comparison, I’ve played league of legends since 2014, a free to play game where you can buy skins for the characters, and I’ve spent less than $250 on that game in a decade. And now BSG is asking new players to cough that up for items and bonuses that have gone past the point of cosmetic only. It’s a shame and an absolute disgrace to every single person who has supported the game with their own time and money. A flagrant disregard to the community as a whole, a slap in the face, and a harsh reminder that companies don’t owe you shit. True colors and intentions have been shown today. And the easiest way to speak against it is to not buy it. But let’s be real for a second: everyone that plays this game is a grown ass adult or at least I hope you are. What you do with your money is your choice to make and yours alone. Am I or should I talk shit to anyone who does decide to get this bigger version of the game? No. If you are financially sound and have the expendable income to do so, that’s your prerogative. Obviously, BSG needs the money more than you do, or at least that was the initial impression. They must be in more dire financial straits than we thought. Or they just want to nickel and dime us. Or they are just genuinely fucking stupid and don’t know how to add monetizable things to Tarkov that don’t ruin the balance of the game completely. I’ve given them enough benefits of the doubt, in the now will be 7 years I have known about this game. Here, it’s obvious they want to make money and are willing to gatekeep modes that everyone has asked for years to be added into the game. And rip assets from their engines store to make it feel more exclusive and cooler.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
I Gave Final Fantasy XIV a Third Chance
I first tried Final Fantasy XIV in October 2020. Like everyone, I wasn’t going out much. I was burnt out on World of Warcraft. I had also recently completed Final Fantasy XV so an MMO with Final Fantasy worldbuilding and storytelling was right up my street.
By Michael Naylor2 years ago in Gamers