Minority Mindset

In gaming terms, rubberbanding refers to a surprising and unpleasant situation when your character, who should be running away for safety, suddenly moves backwards unexpectedly, making you feel like you’re in a comical mishap scene from a movie. Asai narrates an instance where his character leaped off a cliff, deployed a glider, but—despite his quick thinking—was mysteriously transported 30 meters away from where he fell due to a glitch. This strange gap between the input and server response not only disturbs the game’s physics, but it also provokes anger. Many players shared this feeling, pointing out instances where enemies or teammates appeared and vanished while standing still, turning what was meant to be a cooperative experience into an unplayable mess instead.

User 2PhDScholar’s original post ignited curiosity among many players about Enshrouded’s building mechanics, by pointing out the lack of metal sewer grates in the crafting menu. This observation showcases the player community’s creativity and desire for freedom in designing their ideal sanctuaries or hideouts, without restrictions from the game. The community members swiftly responded with suggestions, but ultimately reached a frustrating consensus: metal sewer grates are not yet available for players to craft. Numerous participants shared their feelings of disappointment upon learning this limitation. Many players found themselves in a difficult predicament, expressing strong interest in being able to craft these essential items if possible! The enthusiasm displayed throughout the discussions highlights the importance of customization within the game, or as some put it, their “grate escape.

Shmarrett’s post is filled with references that fans of The Elder Scrolls and A Song of Ice and Fire will appreciate. The first construction, affectionately named the “Imperial Outpost,” mirrors a typical fantasy setting, as imagined by the builder. Unlike large cities, this build concentrates on creating a warm and practical space that maximizes Enshrouded’s building system capabilities. Shmarrett explains, “The Outpost offers residential areas for all game villagers, shops, a market square, a church/tomb district, and even incorporates the Lions Pride Inn from World of Warcraft as a personal touch.” This delightful fusion of inspirations not only lets players reminisce about the past but also stimulates them to think up their own original concepts.

Discussing the charm of beginning anew, it’s tough not to appreciate the pure delight some gamers experience when they have a pristine canvas to shape according to their imagination. This idea was poetically reiterated by Stupid_Reddit_Antics, who states, “There’s also personal story reasons like it will be the birthplace of civilization, so it needs to be both strategically located and secure.” The emphasis on the creative possibilities and the rarity of a blank slate resonates strongly within the gaming community. Players such as Independent_Art_6676 highlight that designing from the ground up transforms into an art form, offering more control over appearance and intent.

The long-awaited third episode of Half-Life 2, a meme that has been buzzing in the gaming world for over 15 years, appears to be edging closer to reality. Clues about the continuation of Gordon Freeman’s story have been piling up lately, from deciphering Valve’s game codes, to mysterious actions by “G-Man”, and unverified reports. The last few months have revealed more hints than the entire preceding decade. Plus, updates to the previous installments have rekindled interest in the series, with some online users speculating these could be setting the stage for new games in the franchise.

Last week at Top Hat Studios’ showcase event, Thompson unveiled a sneak peek of his fourth video game, which appears to be another fantastic addition to the Metroidvania genre with an as-yet-unnamed title. Over the past four years, Thompson has introduced three games into the market and shows no signs of slowing down. This summer, we can anticipate more details about his upcoming project, and I, for one, am eagerly waiting for it.

After a prolonged period of minimal interaction, the official Chrono Odyssey X account has sprung back to life, with fresh updates almost daily. One post in particular has piqued our interest.