Minority Mindset

Anticipation for “Doom: The Dark Ages” was strong in the days leading up to its release, but as gamers delve into its pixelated mayhem post-launch, a blend of feelings surfaces. Reddit users are both astounded by the monumental sales figures and disheartened by the change in gameplay dynamics compared to “Doom Eternal.” For many, it seems that while the game has advanced in one aspect, it appears to have regressed in others, as evidenced by westonsammy’s commentary suggesting that fans of “Eternal” may view “Dark Ages” as a step backward. The exhilaration of intense gameplay now seems to take a backseat, replaced with experiences reminiscent of navigating a fun house rather than battling the demonic onslaught of earlier versions.

At the core of this chaos, it’s mainly impacting characters such as Rama, whose dashing move isn’t functioning correctly. Players are experiencing issues where, during intense battles when every moment matters, their character seems to dash in the wrong direction instead. This is similar to taking a detour through a labyrinth and ending up in a volcanic pit by mistake. One user described using Rama’s dashing move as if they were performing an awkward wedding dance, where they believe they’re gracefully moving back, only to find themselves uncontrollably going forward instead.

In the intense arena of Smite, timing truly matters. A player voiced their frustration when their skill, just used, was abruptly countered by a CC ( Crowd Control) moment later. They mentioned that it seems like the game is penalizing them for being responsive, which is ironic considering that we assumed we had the CC buffering feature to avoid such situations. The issue of abilities being cast but then instantly cancelled by a CC is similar to pressing the launch button on a rocket and finding out it’s faulty. Players like “LetsRockDude” express similar confusion—they’re left bewildered when their clearly activated skills don’t work, while teammates blame them. Haven’t we all shouted, “I saw the effect!” at least once in exasperation?

In hejgoekf’s post, there’s often emphasis on the significance of timing, particularly the instance when a player anticipates their attack will hit its target successfully. It may appear straightforward – who wouldn’t want their character to strike and genuinely hear the satisfying ‘thwack’? However, as hejgoekf insightfully noted, certain characters, such as Thor, can cause issues where the impact effect and damage numbers are shown before the actual swing takes place. This leads to a disappointing scenario, where players feel like they hit a pinata but it was only a gentle breeze. Given that every second matters in this game, these discrepancies can be disheartening, turning excitement into annoyance. Many melee characters share this sentiment, suggesting that the Smite developers might need to rework some aspects of these interactions for improvement.

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During the recent Girls Frontline 2 live broadcast, viewers got a glimpse of Florence – a new Support character who promises to create a stir with her Hydro abilities. Although it’s premature to predict if she’ll become one of the top characters in our rankings for GFL2, Florence could prove to be an excellent choice for water-focused teams.