#easymode

[biancarogers]

Video Games Should Be Easy ⭐🎮💰 https://applevideos.co.uk/apple-arcade/video-games-should-be-easy

[metrizans]

beat resident evil 2! well, the Claire A path, anyways. as a fan of the remake, I'm really glad I gave this one a shot.

[eggtomatosoup]

awaria.....

[creepy-dolls]

do you do faceup commissions? :3c

No, sorry 😭 Too much pressure

[zsielous]

what's gaming gamers i resurrected a completely dead 8 year old laptop from the grave by removing windows and putting linux (popos) on instead

[neona]

yayyy I managed to successfully watch anime

[a-whiff-of-a-dream]

Okay seriously why is trespasser so hard??

[tovaicas]

anyways, rathalos, byakko, and lakshmi mounts are done, finally figured out shinryu's fight and confirmed a win so I'll grind that tmrw, and suzaku's not looking doable (but I also haven't learned the fight super well) on DRK (though I know it can be soloed). PLD is an inch away from 90 so maybe I'll try her on that

[eurowon]

[fizzyboy]

Did you ever go over how Wasteland Shirmpo and game Dandy would act? Like... do they acknowledge each other? I sorta imagine Shirmpo would note (after a Dandy Run) that ignoring him leads to twisted Dandy... which... sorta got this thought stuck in my head where W!Shrimpo, while it is on sight with twisted dandy. He is conflicted because Dandy also isn't like the twisteds. He tries to control himself when ignored till he just can't (pretty much how I read running into twisted dandy ranging from floor six at the earliest and then just... going up from there till you finally run into him) ... Thinking on it, I can't help but picture Dandy yanking Wasteland Shirmpo aside, he doesn't know the whole story but he knows this shirmpo isn't THEIR shrimpo... but he can protect the others when things go 'bad' so he just... more or less begs him to go with whichever toons decide a "Dandy run" sounds fun.

I'll go into in much deeper detail soon, but basically, after a Dandy encounter, don't you ever wonder why the toons just accept he tried to murder them a few minutes prior? Shrimpo definitely does. And by that, I mean if he sees him again after that, he's gonna beat his ass.

Dandy won't appear on a run if WL Shrimpo is in the elevator, which means no store. But that's basically easymode already, so it's not a terrible loss.

[emlan]

DLC

Lies of P: Overture ramblings, a bit scatterbrained but these tend to be fun to read anyway. (I also talk about my ships so B-ware.)

I'm a gamer girl so I did DLC on default difficulty with my trusty Booster Glaive even tho it meant getting stuck on each real encounter for 2-5 hours (I didn't say I was a GOOD gamer girl) But I swapped to ez for final boss just to wrap it up no regrets. I'll use the boss select to fight him proper later… Some Time… I have no idea how you are supposed to beat him solo or even learn it when you are usually seemingly Unkillable with the easymode DEF buff but STILL that moveset can nuke you………………?

Arlecchino is actually the one thing from main game that I dislike (but tolerate bcs sure devs can add a silly batman ref if they want) so I was a bit :| over him getting top billing in DLC. But they gave him a really good design with that cartoon 'stache and exaggerated fur coat so I'll allow it… Phase 1 only tho.

I want similar outfit for P sans coat…. Those ankles at full display and high waist…. loose scarf.... eroi….

In general mobs felt a bit overtuned (the big baboon gorillas especially), but it's possible they balanced for ppl having more NG+ quartz unlocks and I was on a fresh NG for purity.

A big HC win for me is that original Carlo was not the type to don V-necks~ So cute how he's dressed just like papa in both his portraits (white shirt + vest is stock wear for any man this era but please ignore that detail)

Plus Lea confirming [Magpie] P as Cute & Canon ✌ (but also hey! we just met, you can't comment on my shiny collection tendencies)

On the topic of V-necks, Gepp's initial shirt choice for P seemingly got a surprise sickomode buff; But tbh I can see him simply going I Suppose This Is What All Strapping Young Men Would Wear? bcs what would he know. Such a handy cut in general since it also gives Easy Access~ (for heart plucking, I mean) ---

In general I really like the quest handholding in LoP (ie showing a dot when a certain area has Thing to do or NPCs to talk to) but forcibly opening your inventory to show the whistle at the bird sign is a game design crime lol; Most likely not a single playtester thought to use the whistle so they over-corrected to not have the cute secret go to waste, but maybe it would've worked fine just bolding the relevant text for triggering a less intrusive lightbulb to go off for players….

There's just so many cute details… The various animal sound clips at the zoo (love my son receiving some free education), the carousel horses having hit boxes, the lil' carnival mini games in general, multiple babby Spring money shots, the little mini stories you unlock with The Tracker, joyous! (The stories were downers; but it's a cute feature)

The mob designs are all so fun specially the crime against nature Zoo critters, I cracked up fighting the ugly kangaroos only for an extra big and ugly one to emerge. And the elephant protrusion surprise. Best was the very silly swordfish mobs sliding around later 😌 Also went No Wayyy at the waifu sexbot levels of Markonia's arch puppets, love when characters truly know what they're about. If it wasn't for P's type being older men he would've surely had some kind of Awakening getting those shiny butts and thighs shoved into his face~ Love her room with the red lamp district saucy fainting couch overlooking a massive naked angel and a cage [that had] a little girl puppet beside it, a fine pervert presentation. It was nice of her to wear short sleeves so we can see how the puppeteer hand gadget attaches to the arm.... ---

Cutest P moment in DLC was Alexander talking about how since he's able to think it means he's still alive and P doing his big nod in response… My deep son…. (Disappointing to not get to meet another "character" for real, but at least I right away realized it was never gonna happen when he mentioned everything was black around him lol….)

Most brutal part of the DLC is Gemini asking you to show off your new dance moves but then he doesn't actually say anything after you finish your twirl 🥲

Pretty delightful how much "talking" P does in DLC, but since the prompts are explanations of what he's gonna ask about, it kinda comes off as one of those sitcom episodes where someone is whispering to MC what to say while MC is on a date 🤭 Gemini sure has got our back! Super cute all play dead lines he has. They really did deliver on the new Gestures even if the other's aren't voiced.

Antonia's heartfelt letter severely scolding Giuseppe for ignoring Carlo that would've only been met with a super sterile stock reply from the man was soooo good 🥰

There's not much padding to speak of but P's butt look really cute in Veronique's outfit.

Was fun seeing that one large mining puppet type use the crappy floor mines arm that no player has ever bothered to equip on P. The crab/bucket stone tossers adorable.

Lumacchio seemingly sucking up to Simon too… I don't understand how that uncle has so many stans when he is a charisma void. (Maybe he gives off extremely alluring pheromones.)

Kraus hot shame we didn't get more bonding… Dying fisherman hot too… stop robbing me of old men… I had Geppetto pinned as more of a recluse, but him being really salty about Venigni stealing his spotlight prolly means he does enjoy some socializing if it means him getting praise 🤭

The big guardian was prolly my fav boss even though he took longest, had a fair moveset that I understood and that big falling dive that you parry was so satisfying. So tantalizing the wish-granter vision memo possibly referring to RB Carlo.... Not knowing right from wrong but wanting to please would suit him so well.... It sounds too good to be true that that creature would be referenced, but what else can it be about, specially making note of his eye color to the T. ----

They added a bunch of fanservice when it comes to Carlo and Romeo (and Alidoro), but lorewise I don't think we got anything substantial…? In main game, these were the biggest thing I was curious about:

How did Carlo die? DLC made this an even bigger question mark.

What is the rough timeline of events, mainly when did Geppetto trigger the frenzy for real? DLC makes it seem the frenzy has been ongoing for several years so how has it been possible for anyone to live their life in Krat?

Why does the Legendary Stalker memory refer to Gemini as if he's a person? DLC added zero refs to this outside of Gemini remembering they had some kind of relation but keeping it to himself.

What kinda "deal" did Romeo make with Geppetto, and why did Geppetto make him the King of Puppets anyway? (seems a bad idea to put someone that loathes you in a position that could fuck you over but I'm not a certified genius so what do I know…) DLC only shows how he got his hands on Romeo initially.

(btw, the Arlecchino recording at the boat implies to me Gepp was the one that set him free (he mentions talking to a 'maniac')? So I guess they handshaked that Geppetto could get the leftovers when Arle was done icing Lea? I expected us to get daruma Romeo when he talked about how Lea ripped his limbs off, so that murder puppet Only getting fucky with Romeo's arms sure was generous 🙃

On the topic of Carlo dying… right now my mental map is along the lines of;

Alchemists invites him to the Devil's Pit with the intent to kidnap him since his mother was Listener material and thus he might have interesting qualities too. At the Devil's Pit he either got attacked by the Alchemists as planned, or and chaotic accident took place (there are warnings about too much ergo making things dangerous down there). Carlo managed to escape the main scene, but dies on his way back due to injuries and/or acute PD infection from the attack. Lea got news about the sus invitation but she didn't make it in time to stop him from going, hence her 'too late' comment. She doesn't wanna burden Sophia with such an horrible thing happening to a friend so she lied and told her he had passed away from PD [naturally].

~fin~

Shame there will never be clarity here since I doubt they'll spell out the correct answers outside of the game, and I can't see us getting more realdeal DLC (maybe another freebie hat for some occasion)

Lea cool but I'm bothered by how young they made her look, bcs it gives the impression of Carlo and Romeo bonding with a fellow classmate instead of getting taken in by a Mentor figure. I expected an auntie but she is barely old enough to be Big Sister tier 🤔 Love what a tuff and rebellious girl she looks like compared to sweet Sophia in the big Monad portrait, might as well has been wearing full sukeban attire 🤭 Straighten your back young lady! Her feeling bashful about addressing Valentinus as Father was adorable.

Kinda want the deetz if there was some sister drama here… Sophia not using Lea's name in her diary almost makes her sound resentful about having a step-sister. Prolly just awkwardness of her having tried to bond but getting pushed away.

Think that's it for general comments for now…

Do note that I didn't go back and double check any of the notes or lines I'm using as refs, and I might've missed some important documents. So this is close to raw initial impression thoughts :V But obvs I've been musing a bit with other players already.

---- OBNOXIOUS PROBLEMATIC SHIPPER QUARANTINE ZONE STARTS HERE ----

You can't see it but my HP bar has been blinking a critical bright red ever since DLC made Geppetto beat the soncon allegations and I'm still not sure how to recover 🩹

The way the mad man's boat note is worded makes it seem like if puppet Camille hadn't made that final "plea" about getting her child brought to her, he would've just wasted away from depression/apathy from both his family members dying… But here he kicks into high gear "only" to fulfill a misguided favor to her? It sucks bcs now all the ""passion"" of his deranged quest is aimed at Camille and not Carlo (or well, Himself is probably a more correct way to put it. Him being ultra greedy was a charm point.)

I can't say Gepp being a wifeguy comes out of left field since there is that loving memorial outside of Opera House, but it is kinda bizarre how Camille is basically a completely "missable" entity in main game for casual players. Him not referencing her at all in his out-of-it jail cell droning about how they can finally be a family again feels Off when now knowing how much he treasured her. I suppose Camille is automatically bundled in when talking about Family but you should know what I mean.

The child's drawing also implies that Camille built Rosaura as a playmate 'sister' to Carlo which would make her part of their family too yet Geppetto didn't bother finding/remaking her… 🤨 Shouldn't you be taking your family reunion quest more seriously? I would've thought Rosa would have value as a Camille "memento" too….? And even if he doesn't care about that, Rosaura (or a new replica of her) should be included in his family plans just for "show", no?

Makes further sense why he leaves RB Carlo to collect dust at the Hotel postgame since he's not really interested to play house outside of making a checkmark next to the Bring Back Son bullet point. Fortunately I am also keen on onesided scenarios where Gepp bites off more than he could chew with a son that becomes more Attached to him than intended~ (that goes either of the sons 🍴) so I'll live (hopefully).

Still no Mischievous Puppet outfit to buy for us commoners btw. I wont forget this slight, Round8.

[werewolf]

jumping on the bandwagon while its still going ✌️

if you should know anything about me its that i'll watch everything and my standards are low.

[toskarin]

not really a fully considered thought or anything, but there should be a word for when a game has non-option-based difficulty selection that's not telegraphed to inexperienced players at all

I'm thinking of stuff like dark souls pyromancy secretly being an easymode or how mount&blade has several factions which are just objectively going to lose without skilled player intervention. stuff that's really obviously (with the benefit of hindsight) intended to provide different difficulties of play but is never explained as such

[knubbfeedeesspace]

Did you ever think it would go this way?

When you first met him, you were this tanned, thin, athletic girl, with visisble abs, just going about life on easymode, well until you met him.

10 years later, a lot has changed.

You wake up in your king sized bariatric bed, and the first thing you need to do is remove your CPAP machine.

You're not in the sleeping room, where most people would sleep, but instead it was in the living room, the reason was quite simple, you're so fat that you don't fit through the doors of the house anymore, if you would even tried to do it, was some time ago last time you tried.

Before going up you put on the only piece of clothing that 'fits', a T shirt that once were very oversized but not anymore, you put it on and lifted you're gargantian melons into it, it just about covered your nipples, but nothing else on your pasty white body.

With some mighty heaves, you shuffle to the edge of the bed aand put your in comparison tiny feet onto the floor, and with a mighty push you stand up onto them. This caused your cellulite-ridden lardball of a belly to roll down your tree trunk thighs and then stopping with a smack against the dimples were your knees once stuck out. You could really feel the weight of your whole body just pushing your feet into the hardwood floor, your boobs almost fell out of the way too tight shirt, as your arms lazily stuck out from each side, supported by your saddlebags.

As you slowly shuffled from the bed towards the kitchen, you were thinking about stuff which normal people would never think about, when was the last time you saw your feet while standing? When was the last time your arms didn't rest against your hips at rest? When were your belly not bouncing against the front of your legs? When was the last tune you did your own shopping? How luch did you weigh then? 350? 400? When was the last time you even went outside the house? 400? 500?

In fact, how much did you even weigh? The last scale you got maxed out at 660, but that showed 'ERROR' months ago, and considering how much more your belly have grown, and how much more space your body took on the bed, you've probably were far past that point.

You were now at the kitchen, opening the fridge and the cupboards and just elptying them of food, they were filled to last a normal family for months but for you, it wasn't even a week. After taking as much as you can carry, you waddle towards the very worn out couch, and plop your 4 foot wide ass onto the couch, it creaking and bending under the immense pressure. You started the television and just started stuffing yourself silly.

Even though you were housebound, even though you couldn't find any clothes that fit, even though you were probably just a week or 2 from never walking again:

This life wasn't so bad after all

[class1akids]

May be toga is actually alive and is hidden from the public? Like the time when twice made a fake memorial service for toga as a joke.

I still won't be surprised if Toga is alive - Hawks still hasn't done anything useful. But at this point, it would also just feel like empty fanservice.

Like, if there is no systemic change, if none of this mattered, then Toga getting the slip in the end so she can watch anonymously as Ochako is confessing to Deku or being stuck in some covert government program for Hawks' personal atonement - I think for me these kind of resolutions have no meaning.

I can see fans of her character would want that, but for me it would just reinforce even more the feeling that Horikoshi is playing favorites with the characters and Toga survived because Hori likes Toga, and not because there is some big pay-off to the themes.

Like Dabi slowly dying, Shigaraki dying the way he did, Kurogiri being killed and not even acknowledged, and then Toga fangirling over izuocha confession would be pretty callous to me.

I already felt that Hori was bending backwards to make the tgchk fight easymode no jutsu and covered up the fact that it did not answer in any way Toga's fundamental conflict of "Who do heroes save" with a lot of cute kids-bonding and sad yuri style art.

So I'm not buying whatever he's selling if the big "pay-off" is that Toga gets special treatment. I think the LoV's fate should be something that delivers a payoff to all of them as a group. Not to mention how is then Tomura becoming the "hero of the villains".