@el-shmiablo said in Videogame Hot takes:

@e_zed_eh_intern Completely, 100% agree. It's honestly what made me love FF again after playing a godawful one got my to swear off Final Fantasy for nearly a decade.
Speaking of, FFX is a terrible game.

FFX is perfect for a lazy gamer like me, take as much time as I want during combat, no stress.

I loved taking on the Dark Aeons and the Monster Arena
Blitz Ball was pretty fun but goes against my lazy nature
Biggest complain you can't skip cutscenes

I'm not a fan of hybrid combat, either make it like DMC style combat or go full turn based

My own hot take: People place too much weight on Story and Characters in Video Games (Non Visual Novels)

I really want to use a particular soundtrack for a video for the community showcase, am I correct that even using a fan cover not created by myself would be flagged?

What approach would you take, find something that sounds similar that's royalty free?

@paulmci27 said in Final Fantasy VII Remake:

This guys video is pretty good.

Youtube Video

Seems really messy, I was hoping for something more efficient. Like using Dazers on Ruby weapon.

Like FFX there was an efficient way of beating all the Dark Aeons.

That type of thing.

Pro tips required here
I'm trying and failing to beat Sephiroth efficiently on Hard, I also have the Limit Break Accessory. But still can't get the handle on this fight.

My Set up
Cloud
Hardedge
Chain Bangle
Fury Ring
ATB Assist - ATB Stagger - HP UP x 2 - First Strike - Steadfast Block - Luck Up x 2
Elemental Lightning in Armour

Aerith
Mythril Rod
Force Bracelet
Limit Break Accessory
MP UP x 2 - Magic up x 2 - ATB Stagger - First Strike - Refocus
Ice - Wind - Lightning

Tifa
Metal Knuckles
Force Bracelet
Skill Master - ATB Stagger - Staedfast Block - HP UP x 2 - Healing - Fire
Elemental - Wind in armour

I stick with using Cloud mostly

My plan Phase 1
Dodge Fire
Use Punisher Counter for Telluric Fury
Try dodge Aeolian Onslaught and fail
When he uses Magic Use Triple Slash if ATB bar is available
If I'm not messing up I could get through this with almost full health, I'm usually messing up though

Phase 2
Aerith Cast Limit Break - Earth Protection this takes care of some of his attacks but Hells Gate, Aeolian Onslaught, Magic and a ranged 3 hit sword attack still do damage
Even with Earth protection I end up getting beaten up badly.

Phase 3
Use opposing Magic elements to Stagger him, if imbued with Thunder I'd attack with Cloud and if he's with Wind I'd attack with Tifa as they absorb elements.
For me Sephiroth normally starts with Wind or Thunder .
I've staggered him quite early in phase 3 but it's after this he can be a problem when Aerith hasn't filled her ATB bar to strike him.

Final phase (Which I think is cheap)
If Cloud doesn't have a limit break, which keeps happening, I'm screwed. His shadow Flare and Heartless Angel just shreds my team. I've even had Cloud die whilst using his Limit break.

I'm still useless at using Counter Stance and Timing Counters, my reflexes aren't the best either.

Anyone got any pro tips

@b-cell said in DOOM Eternal (PS4/XBO/PC/NS):

@robert7lee said in DOOM Eternal (PS4/XBO/PC/NS):

Man I'm finding this game tough, can't remember dying so often in 2016 version and only playing on 2nd difficulty.

because its more harder. low on health and ammo give you enough challenge. but i see lot of people complain about it.

Slowing playing it, only finished Mission 3.

Tried replaying 2nd mission see if I could do any better, still struggling though enjoying it more. I can't stand the platforming, lost about 6 extra lives on just those bits. Environment is deadly.

Man I'm finding this game tough, can't remember dying so often in 2016 version and only playing on 2nd difficulty.

These are awesome!!!

France were great, some great play from young Mbappe on a grand scale. His pace is frightening, bit more composure near the end of the game and they could have had a second.

I also believe France will win it now though It wouldn't surprise me if Croatia were to win it either, they have some really impressive players.

If your superstitious you can draw some comparisons to the 1998 World Cup.

France and Denmark both qualified from Group C
Argentine and Croatia in the same group
England and Tunisia in the same Group
Last time Croatia reached the semi-finals

You can also say last time we had a all European semi-final Was in 2006....

Belgium v Brazil last night another great match. Some brilliant individual performances from both teams. Wonder why Douglas Costa didn't start.
Coutinho two fantastic chances to level the game and some great saves from Courtois. Wish the match went on. How good was Hazard, pure class. Do wonder how it would have gone if not for the own goal.

Great credit to Belgium, winning all their matches and scoring great goals. France have got a match on their hands.

Croatia have a great opportunity here, manageable route to the final with some great players they have.

I think Swdden played better against Germany and Mexico than they did today, they probably went into their shell too much in the first half.

@hazz3r said in 2018 FIFA World Cup:

@lotias Depends on the metrics. Columbia were being very unsportsmanlike. The scuffing up of the penalty spot I thought was specifically underhanded. We deserved the win based on that.

But in terms of gameplay, I don't think England had a single shot on target?

According to FIFA England somehow managed 2 shots on target. I only remember the Kane penalty. Lacking any creative play upfront.

Eric Dier had a free header at the end which he should have at least hit the target with, fitting he scored the winning penalty.

Saw glimpses of Colombia's performance against Poland late in the 2nd half and 1st half of extra time, where they pressed the ball better and had more energy about their play. England looked on the ropes at that stage.

In the second half of the draw we have three teams who, since 1990, have all reached the semi finals. England in 1990, Sweden in 1994 and Croatia in 1998. So Sweden to knock out England and Croatia to best Sweden in the semi then?