Minority Mindset

Initially, let’s delve deeper into the concept of “reflected damage”. This term might stir both enthusiasm and perplexity among players. A user named Overthinks_Questions clarified that “reflected damage is not the same as damage reduction”. In simple terms, this implies that any damage reflected back still counts towards the total damage inflicted. Dealing with this mechanic can feel akin to solving a Rubik’s cube while wearing mittens – challenging and complex! As players grapple with this aspect, they must decide whether to increase their use of reflected damage for some high-risk fun or if it could be a trap lurking in wait, like a bear trap hidden in a competitive player’s lair.

User “SweelFor-” expresses their ongoing challenge with optimizing builds in Last Epoch’s “City of Fate” (CoF) mode, specifically with a Ballista Falconer build. They describe reaching a point where they can no longer enhance their gear any further, around the 70% optimization mark, which is disheartening for many players trying to maximize their characters. This struggle mirrors the feeling of hitting a wall during marathon training when facing seemingly unbeatable obstacles. The frustration deepens as “SweelFor-” mentions spending over forty hours just to obtain one top-tier piece of gear, leading to a sense of defeat that many gamers can relate to. Commenters offer words of encouragement, acknowledging this is a common issue in the gaming world.

With Season 2 approaching, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation, though tinged with doubt. One influential voice in this debate, Reddit user TheKingOfBerries, openly admits past grievances against the game creators but also shows a glimmer of optimism, wishing they can regain their stride. In a candid post, The King says, “I’m certainly not shy about criticizing LE,” reflecting the experiences shared by many players who have experienced both peaks and troughs since the launch. There’s a clear longing for a game that can compete with giants like PoE2, but as expectations escalate, so does anxiety about the delivery of fresh content.

It’s not unexpected that players are caught up in the discussion about whether the Shield Bash Forge Guard requires excessively high-quality equipment. A player, Buddhaballer, openly voiced their concerns, stating that it seems like a considerable amount of work is required to truly showcase the skills. To excel with this build, fans find themselves concentrating on procuring high critical ratings and unique items such as the Cradle of Erased or specific boots, which can significantly boost the performance. The heavy reliance on gear raises questions for some: is the pleasure of playing the Forge Guard commensurate with the struggle to obtain elusive gear?

Section 31 – originally conceived as a series – to undergo significant changes. In January 2019, it became public knowledge that a spin-off of Discovery was planned in the form of a series. However, production faced challenges that led the creators to alter their initial plans. Before filming for the first season had even started, there were whispers about potential simultaneous shooting of the second season. Unfortunately, delays in the start of filming for the spin-off occurred first due to Yeoh’s other obligations and later because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in 2020.