#there's certain terrain features and items in game that

[hollis-exe]

they gotta put some sort of enrichment in my cave man i just spent 3 hours placing cubes

[my-reality-my-rules]

list of sites and apps i recommend for designing your DR shenanigans

part 2 - building a house

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LIST INCLUDES:

games:

Minecraft

The Sims 4

professional apps:

Coohom

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Coohom

WHAT: 3D visualization to realize your interior design fantasies, improving work efficiency and design quality for the best 3D presentation! [lifted from the official Coohom website]

PROS: it's very detailed, for one. the user only needs to know their dimensions and what materials they want to use. offers a wide range of things to add to the room. has a render feature; with images in perspective, panoramas, and video processes of the render itself.

CONS: it might be a bit overwhelming to first-time users, especially with the amount of controls. also requires mid to high speed internet for the experience. limited amount of render saves. also has a pro version, but that's only if you're unwilling to subscribe.

PERSONAL EXAMPLE:

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Minecraft

WHAT: Minecraft is a 3-D computer game where players can build anything. The game which has been described as like an 'online Lego' involves building blocks and creating structures across different environments and terrains. Set in a virtual world the game involves resource gathering, crafting items, building, and combat. [lifted from Webwise]

PROS: stimulating, both as a game and for problem-solving skills. due to its sandbox nature, it allows for vast amounts of creative potential, and is not limited to real-world material constraints (e.g., fantasy objects, plant life). you don't need to worry much about missing materials—it's constantly being updated, not to mention there are countless tutorials online for building certain things. also has the option for customisable avatars.

CONS: purchased, not free. also contains in-app purchases. servers can lag. social interactions are included, if you're not into that or because of cyberbullying, but i highly doubt you need to talk to other people just to make your DR house.

PERSONAL EXAMPLE:

[NOTE: download TLauncher for desktop, and HappyMod for mobile; lmfao lemme be real with y'all and say my game's fuckin pirated]

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The Sims 4

WHAT: The Sims 4 is a social simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth major title in The Sims series, and is the sequel to The Sims 3. [lifted from Google Search]

PROS: like minecraft, it's a game. it's meant to be stimulating and functional. the sims 4 in particular has the best graphics and details out of all the games in the series. for desktop players, they can create almost anything and everything they want for a DR house. the base game is also free.

CONS: the base game is just that—the base game. that's not to say it's not fun, but it simply doesn't offer the full experience without the extension packs. you can download custom content, but it's definitely a long process, especially if you accidentally download broken or corrupted files. it's also...incredibly tiring to play, especially if you're on some kind of limit on your game.

PERSONAL EXAMPLE:

[NOTE: you can also use The Sims for creating your DR self, family/families, S/O's, and et cetera; also, I'm using mods and custom content in my game]

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People are very familiar with how konami utterly fucked the Silent Hill IP and in that vein my personal franchise that "got SH'd" would be Breath of Fire.

Certain fans assigned the 5th game (Dragon Quarter) as being what killed it, but I'll defend that game for being a fairly unique RPG (and good!!) in its own right. I feel like if it came out now, people would appreciate it more.

It's relatively short (if you're fast you can legitimately beat it in <8 hours), brutal (flavor/setting + finite resources, finite enemies) and there's a simplicity to it that people seem to mistake as a problem rather than a choice.

read more of me rambling on about how one mechanic can uniquely define a game

One of the loudest fan criticisms of DQ is that it didn't have the dragon gene mixing/summons people loved and that there was !!only one dragon form!! But I'd say it was a worthy sacrifice for doing more with the dragon mechanics.

Your dragon/"I win" button was strapped to Ryu's/the MC's lifespan- sure you'd get devastating dragon powers, but it would also eventually kill him and could deadlock* your game if you abused it. Even walking around would (slowly) tick up the death counter which generates a good sense of urgency *without* condescending railroading.

As a result of this, DQ features something most of the other BoF games generally lacked, meaningfully dangerous encounters.

Other entries would be more typical random encounters that could be snuffed out or eventually grinded out of being a threat.

Meanwhile DQ has finite enemies (and EXP). Battles would take place on a 1:1 map, terrain, enemies, hazards, and items were retained from the normal map and vice-versa.

The game also cranked up the stakes by having limited hard saves (it required a consumable item), but still allowed you to have a soft save anywhere (the latter would be deleted upon reloading the game). Retaining your progress was always on the line and properly framed the dragon option as a temptation with consequences.

*note: the game wasn't so unfair as to leave you without any recourse, you could get a Restart+ where you carried over some items and EXP from a failed run to start the game over again, but leave it to gamers to puzzle out a way to exploit this courtesy to grind/farm, kudos on figuring it out but newspaper whap for going against the spirit of the game

This sort of decision working mechanically, playerwise, AND as a story point was a unique experience. Most games get bogged down in complexities and convulsion but DQ kept to a simple and sweet execution of "this power comes with a terrible price" and is a stronger experience for you.

As a game designer, the cohesion of story and mechanics is a solid inspiration.

Anyway did you know that there was a BoF 6? It was a mobile game and it shut down in about a year. Yes it is was soulless as it sounds. Yes the art is as bad and generic as it sounds.

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Bonus Round! BoF Game Rankings + Misc.:

BoF:DQ (in case it was not obvious) is my favorite of the series, it's an RPG I can easily revisit and enjoy, truly a lean game. My ideal remake would tidy up the graphics to be nicer and to tweak some fiddlier bits, but the best I can hope for is a lazy port just because I don't think there are many copies (and more people should play it!). The NA box art is a crime though, horrible, 1000 years dungeon.

BoF 4, I like the overall plot and what it tried to do, there's some dodgy TL but I like the weird dragons and the art. Unfortunately it suffers from being in that PS1-PS2 transitory era and from RPG trappings of the time.

BoF 2 (GBA) has a a soft nostalgia spot in my heart. The TL work was incredibly jank, but is what defined JRPGs for me with its funny little freak party and the whiplash of weird goofy shit and Horror that Just Works.

BoF 3 and 1: I never really got around to properly playing either of these and have no real motivation to fix that.

I actually own the BoF artbook (in Japanese) and if you happen to enjoy them, I rec the the purchase even if you know nothing about the series. It actually contains *art from all 5 games* and having a consolidated timeline for how the art evolved over time is fascinating.

[satoshi-mochida]

Some thoughts on my last Gamefly rental, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection(Switch version).

I never played the original games, just Network Transmission on the Gamecube, so it’s good for there to be a way for me and others to be able to play them again.

On the cartridge, the collection is split into two parts, the first having Mega Man Battle Network 1-3, and the latter having MMBN 4-6. Starting with 3, each game has two versions, like with Pokemon.

The game selection menu that you see when starting each collection up has a neat feature of having MegaMan.exe be there and talk when you navigate the menus(and when you press L), even being voiced by his voice actor from the Mega Man NT Warrior anime, Andrew Francis.

For all the games, there’s a Max Buster Option you can turn on that had the Mega Buster do the highest damage it can. You can bring the option up by pressing the -/Minus button. I used it quite a bit, though turned it off for bosses. It’s good for getting through maps and random encounters quickly, and scoring high rankings to possibly get better Battle Chips, or if you just want to play for the story. It’s not always an instant-win option, though, as some enemies, usually postgame ones, will need a strategy to beat.

There are several other extras for each game:

A Gallery to see official and concept art for each game

Trophies for completing objectives in each game

Free Downloadable Chips that are usually pretty helpful/OP

A Music Player

The basic controls for each game are:

X for the menu

A to interact with people/object or select options. It’s a good idea to run around areas spamming this in case an item or port is hidden somewhere.

R to try and jack into the Net if Lan is standing next to a useable port.

L to talk to either Mega Man or Lan, depending on who you’re playing as. They’ll give you hints on what to do next to progress the story. Sometimes they’re a bit too vague, though.

While jacked into an area and playing as Mega Man, you’ll encounter viruses to fight while walking around in random battles. Defeating them will get you, depending on the ranking gained at the end, either a Battle Chip or Zenny.

There are HP-Up/power-up programs you can find or buy that can raise Mega Man’s HP or give a boost to his Buster’s power, speed and Charge attack. HP Ups are used automatically, but the others need to be used manually from the menu under the ‘Mega Man’ tab.

I didn’t 100% the games, since some Battle Chips need a certain Battle Ranking to drop, and I’m really not sure how to manipulate the rankings to get to what was needed for some, plus the post games can be pretty difficult.

MMBN1

The Net maps in this game can be kind of confusing. I’d recommend using a map guide if you have trouble navigating them. Amusingly, there’s a bit in the credits where Mega Man gets lost in an area, so seems like they know it, too. XD

MMBN2

There's some notable upgrades and changes from the first game, from game mechanics to the size/look of the maps. 

Battles feel and load faster.

Navigating the Internet maps is much less of a pain now, and the areas look more distinct, though having a map guide for some of the more complicated areas would be helpful.

A new addition to this game is several ‘Styles’ for Mega Man that level up and unlock as you use them after Mega Man gets an upgrade a ways into the game. Here’s a guide to the Styles and how to get them. Later games expand on this.

Terrain effects in battle such as ice, fire and grass are also new features, ice’s effect being obvious, and grass tiles healing certain enemies.

Subships are another new addition to this game, which is carried onwards, which range from healing to avoiding weak battles, and more.

A change to this one that I don’t like that makes it harder is not having your HP automatically restored after battles, instead having to be healed by using healing Battle Chips in battle, using healing Subchips or jacking out. This seems to have been carried over to the later games.

In battle, you can now remove Chips from your selection by selecting them and hitting ADD, which, like in the first game, will have Lan send more chips, but now is based on the amount selected. I kind of preferred the old way, of just adding in more chips when hitting ADD and waiting for the Custom Meter to fill.

There are new purple diamond Item icons that you need to use an Unlocker item on to get an item from. You’ll need to go to the Subships menu and manually use it, as there won’t be a prompt just from interacting with the Item icon.

MMBN3

The first of the games with two versions, with a few differences between the two, such as available Chips, certain characters, etc..

MMBN 4-6

These ones gave the series a new graphical style and art upgrades such as new character portraits.

I was feeling kinda burnt out after finishing MMBN 2, so I decided to stop there, maybe go back to them all in the future. I did pop into each to at least get a save file started and see any immediate changes to each game.

It was good to finally play these, and for there to be a way for new players who missed out on them to get into the whole series, minus Network Transmission, at once.

Next game being sent is: Goodbye World

[plasmabuilds]

A Beginners' Guide to Building: Part Three

In my previous posts, I discussed how to improve the exterior and interiors of your builds, now we’ll explore landscaping and how to utilize it to give character to your builds!

My first piece of advice is to draw out where you’ll plot your plants beforehand. Using the terrain paint tool, you can “sketch” out where you’ll place a majority of your plants. Landscaping can be a tool used to draw the eye to or away from certain parts of your build, and sketching these places beforehand gives you a chance to think about what parts of your build you want to either hide or emphasize. Additionally, you can also overlap your terrain paint with a darker shade to give subtle hints of depth!

Another one of the most helpful tips I’ve found for landscaping is to pick your plants beforehand. Picking a selection of plants you plan on using in your build greatly cuts down on the time you spend trying to decide what flowers go where, which tree looks better—this one, or that one? Preselecting the foliage you plan to use trims down a lot of trial-and-error time, and also encourages you to think more about the character landscaping can add to your build. What sort of sim lives here? Would they hire a gardener? Are they a gardener? Or are they a paranoid recluse who barricaded themselves in the basement and doesn’t care if the yard’s overgrown?

In the build shown above, the only plants I used were base game debug plants found in Willow Creek. Speaking of debug...

Landscaping, like most elements of the Sims 4, can be enhanced or made easier by mods. My next piece of advice is twofold: mimic the landscaping of the world you’re building in to make your build blend into the landscape and use mods to make this process easier. TwistedMexi’s mod Better Build Buy comes with a variety of features that greatly improves the building process, including but not limited to naming and categorizing debug menu items, making it easier to pick out debug items that may not be accessible though the normal build catalog. Speaking of TwistedMexi mods, you can also use mods like the T.O.O.L mod to place objects off-lot, allowing you to further blend your landscaping with the surrounding world and add one more level of immersion to your builds. There’s nothing I love more than looking at a completed build and not being able to tell where the buildable lot ends, and the rest of the world begins—it really makes my saves feel unique to me.

I hope these tips have been helpful to all of you new simmers out there!

[strange-nintendo-facts]

Red Yoshi

Favorite Fruit: Apples Power: Fire Breath

Red Yoshi is an energetic and fiery member of the Yoshi species, hailing from the legendary Nintendo video game series, Super Mario. With its vibrant red color and unique abilities, Red Yoshi brings a dynamic and exciting element to the Yoshi crew.

Like other Yoshi characters, Red Yoshi has a distinctive appearance with a round body, short arms, and large expressive eyes. Its fiery personality is reflected in its bright red hue, which is sure to catch the attention of players and fans alike. Red Yoshi's most notable feature is its ability to breathe fire, making it a force to be reckoned with in the Mario universe.

Red Yoshi's love for apples is well-known, and this delicious fruit serves as its favorite snack. It can often be found munching on juicy apples, which not only satisfy its hunger but also enhance its abilities. When Red Yoshi consumes a special item, like a red apple, it gains the power to breathe intense fireballs, adding a whole new level of firepower to its arsenal. This unique skill proves invaluable when facing enemies and overcoming obstacles in the game.

With its fiery breath, Red Yoshi can unleash a stream of fireballs to attack foes or interact with the environment. These fireballs are not only useful for defeating enemies but also for igniting certain objects or lighting torches to unveil secret passages. Red Yoshi's fire-breathing ability brings an element of strategy and excitement to the gameplay, allowing players to approach challenges in different ways.

Red Yoshi's fiery nature is balanced by its friendly and playful demeanor. It is known for its loyalty to Mario and the gang, always ready to assist them on their adventures. Red Yoshi's adventurous spirit and enthusiasm make it an excellent companion, and its abilities often come in handy when traversing treacherous terrains and navigating complex puzzles.

Outside of its video game appearances, Red Yoshi has become an iconic figure in the Super Mario franchise. Its eye-catching red color and fire-breathing abilities make it a fan-favorite character that is often featured in merchandise, artwork, and spin-off games.

In conclusion, Red Yoshi is a fiery and adventurous character that adds excitement and firepower to the Yoshi crew. With its ability to breathe fire and love for apples, Red Yoshi brings a unique flavor to the Mario universe. Whether it's spitting fireballs to defeat enemies or simply being a loyal and playful companion, Red Yoshi is an unforgettable character loved by gamers of all ages.

[silyabeeodess]

FusionFall Headcanons: Ramcycles

Due to the materials they're made from being so much lighter/less dense than other metallic fusion monsters, the Ramcycles don't have a very strong defense comparatively. Nevertheless, they are fierce, noted both for their high aggression and wild movements.

As featured in concept art, Ramcycles will often have backpacks and other luggage stuck to them. These are from the cyclists who originally owned the bikes that would become these monsters, unable to retrieve their personal belongings when the bikes were possessed. It isn't uncommon for fusion fighters stationed in Habitat Homes to take these items either to return them to their original owner or restock on supplies. However, in either case, fusion matter decontamination is a must and it's recommended that most if not all perishables be thrown out/destroyed with the exception of maybe certain packaged goods if they don't look damaged/unsealed.

As for what items could be found on the Ramcycles, according to the mission "Kibbles 'n' Bits," pet food can sometimes be found on these monsters. While it is possible for cyclists to sometimes travel with their pets, it often unrecommended due to their safety and anxiety. Therefore, if there is no evidence of special/additional seating, this is unlikely to be the reason for finding pet food. More likely, given the high sentient-animal population in the area, the pet food is actually theirs. Even if most of the animals in Habitat Homes still rely heavily on instinct and live a zoo, we do see in episodes of MGPAM, such as "The Big Field Trip" arc, that they are nevertheless capable of driving vehicles. Chances are, other items found will also be more suited for animals than humans.

Primarily, I would say that the bikes were originally owned by students of the local school(s); however, again referring to the Ramcycles' concept art, a travel blanket is shown to be attached, hinting closer to people who go on road trips. Habitat Homes may not be the largest or most populated area that we see in the game, but thinking of it as a true world, we can consider the area as a vital checkpoint to anyone coming from the West on the map. It's a civilization of mostly animals, but it is one of, if not the, first civilizations people might pass through before continuing to the rest of the City/Sub-urban areas. Likely, Habitat Homes is connected to a main highway used often by travelers and also has a restop(s) that they frequent. If this is the case, it would explain why so many of the fusion monsters there, the Ramcycles included, are made up of plenty of vehicle parts. There could even be some form of touristry surrounding travel/vehicles, like how motor bars and restaurants exist in real life.

Because their horns are made from twisted handlers, you're actually much safer getting hit with them than you would be if a real ram were to charge at you. Still, the Ramcycles have a handful of other attacks to be wary of. For the most part, they can kick and buck with the same intensity as the real animal. The worst though, as noted in their descriptions, is for them to use their "wheel attack." This attack is performed by either pinning or throwing their entire body at their target, then rapidly spinning their front wheel. This can cause a severe friction burn over a large area of the body. Bicycle spoke injuries are also possible if hands or feet get caught between them. More than just the injury itself, there's also the danger of getting maimed on the battlefield. The Ramcycle's might copy herbivores, but if they see you injured, they will attack like sharks smelling blood in the water. Due to the flock/herd behavior of real rams and these fusion monsters, chances are, their friends would be too far away either.

Similar to real rams, they are great jumpers and can course rough terrain in a short time. When fighting Ramcycles, use the area to your advantage. You can't outrun them, but you can put obstacles in their way by cutting around some of Habitat Home's tight alleyways or by simply attacking from the rooftops.

At close-range, their biggest weakness is their size. Since it is mainly just a bike that makes up the majority of the bodies, they are easier to tip than other fusion monsters. A strong soldier could grab them by the handlebars and wrestle them to the ground. Once downed, staddle the torso to help keep them pinned and deal a swift attack to the head or abdomen. Soldiers who utilize this strategy should be adept at grappling and know how to hold their ground.

[failtonki]

Dos 4x4 offroad racing

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On newer operating systems, install otvdm which can be found in the game archive. The final stage is the opportunity to join the elite Cabela's Driving Club. The damage is very realistic and you should limit the accelerator pedal. Each rollover or roll can end the struggle quickly. However, you have to be very careful about the damage to the vehicle. There are four choices of vehicle on offer, each of which. An extra addition is the possibility of unlimited exploration of the area. As well as recreating off-road racing, this game has considerable capability to upgrade your vehicle. Other vehicles and locations are also unlocked. While driving, money is collected, which we can later use to expand the off-road capabilities of our cars. For the IBM PC and compatibles: Set up your IBM PC or compatible as shown in the owners manual. Press the C (Commodore) key and the RUN/STOP key to load the program. In this way, we go through the next levels of the game. Insert the 4x4 OFF ROAD RACING disk into the disk drive, label side up. By the way, we can collect various items hidden on the route. In one of them, we have to start from the first point and get to the next one within a certain time. A novelty is the ability to track and track animals located on maps. There are over a dozen cars to choose from.

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[tc-fmp]

IDEA GENERATION: 1

My first idea revolves around capitalism and corruption

There will be no 'player character' as such because the Roblox platform allows for each player to have their own display name and avatar (though this can be overridden, I would prefer not to limit the player count to fit into a certain number of characters).

The game will be set in a fictional country, which consists of one large, and a few smaller, islands in an archipelago in the middle of the ocean. Upon first joining, players will play through a short introduction (haven't decided exactly what this will be yet), will be released into the main town on the island.

The aim of the game will be to stop the government printing money by destroying "money printing stations" (name is obviously not final). Each of these 'stations' will vary in size and difficulty, and will require different levels, skills and items to complete, and will serve as the 'missions' of the game.

Outside of these missions, players will have free roam over all of the islands in the small archipelago. They will be able to complete side-quests from residents to gain items, skills and rewards, or they can find their own loot by finding randomly spawned loot in randomly spawned buildings (more on this in a moment).

The authorities will obviously try to stop the players in this task, and I plan to have them remember the players if they do not wear a mask (I.e. the police will chase the players even multiple days after as they will have a warrant out for their arrest).

I aim for the game to have 3, possibly 4 endings:

1: The players win and destroy all of the money printing stations, then overthrow the 'official body' during a final battle

2: The players all get arrested

3: The players all get killed

I intend for the game to be of a "hardcore" style, meaning if the players get arrested or die, it will be permanent, this is balanced by the fact that the game is likely to be quite short to complete (aiming for about 2 to 6 hours, with a save feature).

The theme is obviously satirical and extremely simplified. There will also be further story elements to explain more about why what is happening in the fictional country, however I will post about these later once they have received further thought.

In terms of randomly generated buildings and loot, I intend to do this using, in my opinion, a very interesting method:

Important features of the map, such as the main town, and other significant locations, as well as the physical terrain and shape of the islands, will remain the same in every game save. Small buildings, such as houses, sheds, other structures such as building sites, abandoned structures, and pickups such as crates, chests and boxes, however, will be generated randomly and their position will be saved in each save game. Such "Printing Factories" will also remain the same buildings (I.e. several different types and layouts to add variety, for example 5 different small types, 3 medium sized types, and 1 or 2 large types), however they may be randomly placed in a small variety of locations to add further replayability and variety.

Each player will be assigned a house and essentially a family (basically just some animated characters that have a pre-programmed set of responses) when they create a savegame (or join a friend's save game), and will be residents of the main town/city, this provides some reason as to why they're there and also will be important for writing further parts of the storyline later.

I have a vague idea of how to I'm going to do some of these things, but they should be a challenge for me, especially data stores.

It may also be a challenge to implement this into a rating of PEGI 12, so the ideas may have to be slightly adapted.

The idea of the game being set in an archipelago was inspired by Just Cause 3, a game which is also inspired by and related to the theme of corruption and capitalism. The main theme for this idea is of course corruption, which links to the story of King Midas & The Thief as I have explained in a past post.

The ideas presented here are purely fictional and do not represent real-world views - they are intended for satirical and entertainment purposes.

[vellingpalm14]

Smash Karts: The best multiplayer kart racing game

Smash Karts is a fast-paced multiplayer kart racing game which has bought out the gaming world. Produced by the Miniclip team, this game combines classic kart racing gameplay with intense battles. The game can be acquired free of charge to play on a variety of platforms, including PC, iOS and Android. In this blog article, we'll consider the gameplay mechanics, features and strategies that make Smash Karts a must-have game for all kart racing fans. Gameplay Mechanics The gameplay mechanics of Smash Karts act like other kart racing games. Players control a kart and compete in races against other players. The game features many karts, each with its own unique design and obstacles. Players must complete the course, collecting power-ups and weapons to gain an advantage over their opponents. The game has several modes, including traditional race mode, battle mode, and capture the flag mode. In race mode, players compete against each other to function as first to cross the finish line. In smash karts unblocked , players compete in a battle for the last map, and in capture the flag mode, players must capture the opposing team's flag and return it to their base. Weapons and power-ups One of the most interesting aspects of Smash Karts is the selection of weapons and power-ups open to players. These items could be collected through the entire race and used to get an edge over other players. Weapons include rockets, bombs, and lasers, while power-ups include boosters and shields. Strategies To achieve Smash Karts, players must master a number of strategies. Included in these are the strategic usage of power-ups and weapons, navigating efficiently through maps and avoiding obstacles and hazards. Players must also master the art of drifting, a method for making sharp turns and gaining speed. Drifting is vital in Smash Karts, as it allows players to maintain momentum and gain an edge over their opponents. Players must also learn to use the terrain with their advantage. The maps in Smash Karts have many obstacles and hazards, including jumps, ramps, and traps. Players must learn to overcome these obstacles to get an edge over their opponents.

Conclusion Smash Karts can be an exciting and addictive multiplayer karting game that is certain to please fans of the genre. With dynamic gameplay, extensive customization options and complex strategies, the overall game offers hours of fun for players of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned karting veteran or a newcomer to the genre, Smash Karts is really a game worth visiting. So, buckle up, grab your guns and get ready for a battle on the racetrack! Players can enhance their weapons and power-ups by collecting coins during races. This allows players to unlock more powerful what to help them defeat their opponents. Personalization Smash Karts also offers players extensive customization options. Players can choose from a variety of karts, each with unique designs and attributes. They can also customize the appearance of their character, including helmet, equipment and accessories. Players may also unlock new customization opportunities by completing tasks and earning coins. This encourages players to keep playing and enhance their skills to unlock new items.

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Minecraft Free Download: Explore a World of Possibilities

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New Minecraft Servers with Unique Gameplay Mechanics: A Fresh Experience

Minecraft, the immensely popular sandbox game, continues to captivate players worldwide with its endless possibilities and creative gameplay. While the vanilla version of Minecraft offers a rich and immersive experience, many players are seeking fresh and unique gameplay mechanics to enhance their adventures. In this article, we will explore the world of new Minecraft servers that introduce innovative gameplay mechanics, providing players with a fresh and exciting experience. The Appeal of New Minecraft Servers Minecraft's modding community has been instrumental in expanding the game's possibilities over the years. Modded servers, which host modified versions of the game, have become increasingly popular among players looking for unique gameplay mechanics. These servers introduce custom features, gameplay tweaks, and additional content that diverge from the traditional Minecraft experience. By joining new Minecraft servers, players can discover fresh challenges, engage with unique mechanics, and embark on adventures that offer a refreshing twist on the familiar game. Innovative Gameplay Mechanics - Custom Game Modes: New Minecraft servers often introduce custom game modes that reimagine the gameplay experience. These game modes can range from survival challenges with enhanced difficulty to roleplaying servers with immersive storylines and quests. By exploring these new game modes, players can find themselves in uncharted territories, testing their skills and adapting to fresh gameplay mechanics. - Unique Crafting Systems: Some new servers feature modified crafting systems that add complexity and depth to the gameplay. These systems may introduce new recipes, require specialized resources, or offer alternative ways to obtain rare items. Such mechanics encourage players to experiment, strategize, and adapt their crafting strategies to thrive in the server's unique ecosystem. - Specialized Skills and Abilities: Certain servers incorporate skill-based systems that allow players to specialize in various abilities and roles. These mechanics often provide players with skill trees or progression paths, allowing them to customize their playstyle and unlock new abilities as they advance. Whether it's mastering combat techniques, honing magical spells, or becoming a proficient builder, specialized skills and abilities enhance the gameplay and promote diverse playstyles within the server. - Custom Biomes and World Generation: New servers may introduce custom biomes and world generation algorithms that result in unique landscapes and environments. These customizations can include fantastical realms, challenging terrains, or themed worlds that provide a fresh backdrop for exploration and adventure. Custom biomes and world generation mechanics create a sense of wonder and discovery as players navigate unexplored territories. Joining New Minecraft Servers To experience the fresh gameplay mechanics offered by new Minecraft servers, follow these steps: - Research and Find Servers: Look for server listings or community forums that showcase new Minecraft servers with unique gameplay mechanics. These platforms often provide detailed descriptions of the server's features, game modes, and mechanics. Take the time to read reviews or seek recommendations from other players to find a server that aligns with your interests. - Install Required Mods or Plugins: Some new servers may require specific mods or plugins to enable the custom gameplay mechanics. Check the server's instructions or website for any necessary downloads or installation guidelines. Make sure you have the required software and versions to join the server successfully. - Familiarize Yourself with the Mechanics: Once you join a new server, take some time to familiarize yourself with the custom gameplay mechanics. Read any guides or instructions provided by the server administrators, and don't hesitate to ask questions in the server's community channels. Engaging with the server's community can help you navigate the new mechanics more effectively. - Embrace the Fresh Experience: As you delve into the gameplay offered by new servers, embrace the fresh experience and allow yourself to adapt to the unique mechanics. Explore, experiment, and collaborate with other players to fully immerse yourself in the server's gameplay and make the most of the innovative features it offers. New Minecraft servers with unique gameplay mechanics offer players a fresh and exciting experience within the beloved sandbox game. By exploring these servers, players can encounter innovative game modes, specialized skills, unique crafting systems, and custom biomes that breathe new life into their Minecraft adventures. So, step outside the boundaries of vanilla Minecraft, seek out new servers, and embrace the fresh gameplay mechanics that await you in these dynamic and evolving communities. ggservers

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New Minecraft Servers with Unique Gameplay Mechanics: A Fresh Experience

Minecraft-servers.Space Minecraft, the immensely popular sandbox game, continues to captivate players worldwide with its endless possibilities and creative gameplay. While the vanilla version of Minecraft offers a rich and immersive experience, many players are seeking fresh and unique gameplay mechanics to enhance their adventures. In this article, we will explore the world of new Minecraft servers that introduce innovative gameplay mechanics, providing players with a fresh and exciting experience. The Appeal of New Minecraft Servers Minecraft's modding community has been instrumental in expanding the game's possibilities over the years. Modded servers, which host modified versions of the game, have become increasingly popular among players looking for unique gameplay mechanics. These servers introduce custom features, gameplay tweaks, and additional content that diverge from the traditional Minecraft experience. By joining new Minecraft servers, players can discover fresh challenges, engage with unique mechanics, and embark on adventures that offer a refreshing twist on the familiar game. Innovative Gameplay Mechanics - Custom Game Modes: New Minecraft servers often introduce custom game modes that reimagine the gameplay experience. These game modes can range from survival challenges with enhanced difficulty to roleplaying servers with immersive storylines and quests. By exploring these new game modes, players can find themselves in uncharted territories, testing their skills and adapting to fresh gameplay mechanics. - Unique Crafting Systems: Some new servers feature modified crafting systems that add complexity and depth to the gameplay. These systems may introduce new recipes, require specialized resources, or offer alternative ways to obtain rare items. Such mechanics encourage players to experiment, strategize, and adapt their crafting strategies to thrive in the server's unique ecosystem. - Specialized Skills and Abilities: Certain servers incorporate skill-based systems that allow players to specialize in various abilities and roles. These mechanics often provide players with skill trees or progression paths, allowing them to customize their playstyle and unlock new abilities as they advance. Whether it's mastering combat techniques, honing magical spells, or becoming a proficient builder, specialized skills and abilities enhance the gameplay and promote diverse playstyles within the server. - Custom Biomes and World Generation: New servers may introduce custom biomes and world generation algorithms that result in unique landscapes and environments. These customizations can include fantastical realms, challenging terrains, or themed worlds that provide a fresh backdrop for exploration and adventure. Custom biomes and world generation mechanics create a sense of wonder and discovery as players navigate unexplored territories. Joining New Minecraft Servers To experience the fresh gameplay mechanics offered by new Minecraft servers, follow these steps: - Research and Find Servers: Look for server listings or community forums that showcase new Minecraft servers with unique gameplay mechanics. These platforms often provide detailed descriptions of the server's features, game modes, and mechanics. Take the time to read reviews or seek recommendations from other players to find a server that aligns with your interests. - Install Required Mods or Plugins: Some new servers may require specific mods or plugins to enable the custom gameplay mechanics. Check the server's instructions or website for any necessary downloads or installation guidelines. Make sure you have the required software and versions to join the server successfully. - Familiarize Yourself with the Mechanics: Once you join a new server, take some time to familiarize yourself with the custom gameplay mechanics. Read any guides or instructions provided by the server administrators, and don't hesitate to ask questions in the server's community channels. Engaging with the server's community can help you navigate the new mechanics more effectively. - Embrace the Fresh Experience: As you delve into the gameplay offered by new servers, embrace the fresh experience and allow yourself to adapt to the unique mechanics. Explore, experiment, and collaborate with other players to fully immerse yourself in the server's gameplay and make the most of the innovative features it offers. New Minecraft servers with unique gameplay mechanics offer players a fresh and exciting experience within the beloved sandbox game. By exploring these servers, players can encounter innovative game modes, specialized skills, unique crafting systems, and custom biomes that breathe new life into their Minecraft adventures. So, step outside the boundaries of vanilla Minecraft, seek out new servers, and embrace the fresh gameplay mechanics that await you in these dynamic and evolving communities.

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Mastering Black Desert Online Cheats: Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Black Desert Online is an epic and immersive MMORPG game developed by Pearl Abyss. It is a game that is loved by many gamers all around the globe. However, as we all know, some of the features of the game may be difficult to conquer, leaving many gamers seeking cheats to fix their gaming issues. This article focuses on some Black Desert Online cheats that can be used to give you an upper hand in the game, and make your journey more fun.

Know the Desert Eagle

Getting around the terrain in Black Desert Online can be quite exhausting. One of the most practical cheats for moving around the terrain easily is the Desert Eagle. It’s a hack that allows you to jump and fly for a short period of time. You can activate this hack by hitting the SHIFT key twice. You’ll then see a small blue arrow appear above your head. This indicates that you can jump and fly for a short period of time.

You can also use the same cheat to jump vertically and reach heights that cannot be reached with normal jumping. Just hit the jump key twice, and you will jump higher than usual. Remember, this cheat is not meant to be used in competitive play, as it can result in disqualification.

Treasure Hunt

Black Desert Online is a game that rewards players who enjoy exploring. To find hidden treasures, players need to explore the map to discover them. However, this process can be quite frustrating and time-consuming. One of the simplest Black Desert Online cheats for treasure hunting is to use the CTRL key and right-click mouse button simultaneously. This will activate the auto-run feature. The auto-run feature removes the need to move around, allowing you to concentrate on finding hidden items across the map.

Fishing Cheat

Fishing in Black Desert Online can be quite a relaxing activity, but it takes time. When you are waiting for your fish to bite, it can become boring and uneventful. The fishing hack involves using an auto-fishing function. You can activate the auto-fishing hack by right-clicking on the fishing rod and selecting the auto-fishing option.

This cheat allows you to sit back and relax as the game does the fishing for you. Players who use the auto-fishing cheat can save time and earn more fish at the same time.

Extra Character Slots

Black Desert Online starts with only three character slots. To create more characters, players must pay real money or earn enough in-game currency to unlock more slots. However, there is a way to get extra character slots for free. You can get extra slots by completing certain quests, such as the Valencia Questline. For each quest completed, one additional character slot will be unlocked. In conclusion, these are just a few Black Desert Online cheats that can give you an edge in the game. However, remember that using cheats might remove the thrill of exploring the game, and may lead to consequences such as account suspension. It is best to use these hacks and cheats cautiously. Good Luck and Happy Gaming.

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Veloren, the Open Source and free Multiplayer Voxel RPG, has a Major Release Out

You may be interested in another free-to-play game that is free of quality. Veloren is a multiplayer voxel RPG inspired by games such as Cube World, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Dwarf Fortress, Cube World, and Minecraft. Veloren was developed in Rust, a fancy programming language. It has grown tremendously over the last year and is slowly becoming the next big FOSS game.

The new features in this release includes:

New Skills for Climbing: Climbing Speed and Climbing Cost - Pickaxes (can be used to gather gems and mine weak rocks) It is now possible to leap out of rolls for a slight jump boost - Dungeons now come with a variety of stairs. Trades now display item prices in tooltips. Attacks now emit sound effects from the target upon hitting. Menu tabs for crafting - Auto camera setting makes it easier to play the game using just one hand. Topographic map option Search bars for social or crafting window - Villagers, guards, and other players now spawn with potions and are aware of how to make use of them. - Combat music when enemies are within distance. - One handed weapons can now be used and found in the world - Players can now opt-in to server-authoritiative physics in gameplay settings. - Sort inventory button - Crafting stations in towns missing translations are now displayed in English. New large birds npcs - Day period dependant wildlife spawns you can now block and parry with melee weapons. Lift is now calculated for gliders based upon dimensions (currently same for all) - Specific music tracks can now play exclusively in towns. Gametolia Map markers that are custom made are now available mountain peak and lake markers on the map - A minimap mode has been added that depicts terrain within a chunk. Chat tabs - NPCs are now able to hear certain sounds

This is just a tiny portion of the entire and long changelog for the 0.10.0 release.

Download from the Veloren website. There are a variety of ways to download it, including a direct-download with a launcher that keeps it up-to-date, Flatpak, Snap and more. If you do decide to download it now there's a celebration for the release on the official server going on It looks like it could be very enjoyable and the download is compact, which means it won't take up much space.

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A few alt-D&D class ponderings

I have been thinking of a few of the changes I would have made as I read the Hasbro OneD&D playtests. I don't think I really have the spoons or fucks to flesh them out into a whole rules set, but I present them here free for anyone to rob blind - just put a thanks in your product.

To give some context on this input - DM of D&D since the early 80s, ran every edition from BECMI D&D and AD&D1st to 3e/3.x, 4e, Pathfinder 1e, and 5e. Also a GM for several other games notably Heavy Gear/Tribe 8 (Silhouette from Dream Pod9), Mayfair's DC Heroes (known now as MEGS), Battletech/Mechwarrior, Warhammer FRP (1st and 4th), Big Eyes Small Mouth (BESM) and Silver-Age Sentinels, etc. I've also written for Tribe 8, and some d20 supplements in the early 2000s. I also have my home system Mass Effect RPG based on Modern AGE rpg.

So got that out of the way...

Ancestries, Heritages, Cultures.

Use the OGL to import the ideas from Ancestries and Cultures. Provide 4 steps of this:

Ancestry - this is the physical origin of the hero

Heritage - their upbringing

Culture - the social environment

Background - the hero's initial training

Ancestry gives the innate physical traits (stuff like darkvision and resistances to conditions).

Heritage gives a general Advantage on certain checks, as well as a "mother tongue" language.

Culture gives languages spoken as well as a couple of proficiencies.

And background adds the last proficiencies, a feature and a feat as well as starting kit.

Class Design

Generally bring back Source + Role from 4e and place this info in DMG to assist DMs to tweak and build their own classes and subclasses. Also look at the classes from all types of encounters - a class should provide some support for all three of Combat, Exploration and Social encounters, as well as have some special benefit to Downtime. Some may also benefit from Character Development (Qualities, Goals and Flaws), as well as any Faction rules.

You will also notice a lot of 'Channel' - this is one of two core class resources (hit dice would be the other), these help measure out how often some of the hero's abilities can be used, and tie into Rests and Recovery/Downtime.

Also categorize classes as Innate and Learned, this impact the power curve of each class after Tier 1:

Innate start a tier of play with power that is refined and controlled over the tier. Example would be Barbarian or Sorceror, wellsprings of talent that they need to learn to control with experience.

Learned classes start a tier a bit weaker, but ramp up over the tier. Classics here are Cleric/Wizard but also things like Fighter and Rogue.

Artificer - now a primary class; generally designed to be a support/utility class, heavy emphasis on infusions; reworked subclasses to be more approach to magical-technology (alchemy, item creation, minions, armor, etc); a great user of downtime to enhance gear, infuse items, create consumable items, etc

Bard - generally tweaked to put more emphasis on performance and support; slightly rebalanced spell list; like artificer a great user of downtime and preparation

Barbarian - Primal class, their 'Rage' reframed as 'Instinct/Channel Nature' and given broader exploration and social utility beyond hit things and be tough in combat

Cleric - light armor, simple weapons only; clerics of war and tempest and a few others may get up medium armor and shield; martial weapons are restricted; Divine Intervention is gone and Channel Divinity is more frequent, and additional uses for it are given as clerics level up

Druid - Primal magic now its own full thing; Channel Nature from the playtests now exists - and how it is used varies by Circle (Beast is now the shapeshifter, Stars is the constellation, Land have terrain/geography advantages, Sky Circles are weather based, Green is plants, etc).

Fighter - merges with Monk (yep), "Ki" becomes the resource used to alter and change their attacks and defenses (Training), gain stances as a sort of encounter-length benefits, exploration and social encounters benefit from the intense training and focus. At tiers 3+ they break the level of "realism" and are able to bend/break physics but is still based in their physical ability and training/discipline. They are as tough as Barbarians when it comes to physical conditions and threats like poison and disease (which are far more meaningful). 4e Warlord becomes a core subclass that uses their Training to provide benefits to allies.

Magus - the Arcane gish, uses Channel Arcane to enhance their combat abilities, and utility spells and skills for Exploration and Social encounters.

Paladin - the martial divine type, still very smite-y and giver of aura-based benefits, really benefit from the reduction in heavy armor and martial weapons from clerics, at higher levels they gain the ability to use Channel Divinity to gain access to higher level magic (never to the highest of cleric spell levels but a bit higher than mid-level)

Ranger - Primal variation on the gish, with the choice of taking Training or Channel Nature (meaning are they more mundane hunter/trackers or more in tune with nature like Barbarians and Druids); their strength is in Exploration encounters

Rogue - feels like a tweak, but actually overhauled below the hood, no longer are they just Lot of Skills + Sneak Attack, more thought put into how the class works, 'Wits or Training' (Channel Mundane, lol) is what I call the resource they use. In terms of encounter design they work best in Exploration (but less involving terrain and survival like the Ranger and more immediate challenges, puzzles, etc), and then through subclasses they pick up additional Social and Combat benefits. They also benefit from Factions (Gangs, Guilds, Outlaw band, etc)

Sorceror - the innate spellcaster, all about barely controlled abilities that they must learn to control and then master; big change here - are they Divine, Primal or Arcane? This allows them to play the Divine Oracle/Invoker or the Primal Spirit Talker/Voice of Nature. I loved the wild number of sources of power for Sorcerors in Pathfinder 1e. The subclasses then are all about those origins. Their Fount is like a less controlled version of the Channel Arcane/Divine/Nature abilities of others, it can enhance encounter advantages but at a cost that makes Sorcerors a bit off-putting to others

Warlock - the bargain-maker, who get powers from a deal with a single source, or seek smaller gifts from many entities, by default they are not a spell caster (big change, callback to original Warlock), but can become a full pact magic caster with the right pact boon and patrons. Their Channel Arcane works a bit differently from the others, as it doesn't recharge naturally, but only with interaction with their patrons. They are framed as an innate class but over the tier its more a matter of smoothing out what they want and what they need to do to get it

Wizard - your pure learned Arcane spellcaster, like the others they have Channel Arcane which they use through applied theory and discipline, giving them more emphasis on downtime, faction and preparation than spontaneous uses. Subclasses are not necessarily based on school of magic, but in how their magic is used, so a Protector (more defensive type with abjuration and divination), the Militant (shifted to be more your war mage, evocation types), Arcane Geography (circle magic, summoning but also can alter the parameters of areas of effect and range), the Time mage (not just perception, haste/slow and time stop, but also can alter casting times and durations of spells).

The Channel/Wits/Inspiration mechanics are there to also add in additional types of classes - if you want to make Fey a source of energy, or Shadow, or Demonic the tool is there to build off of both in terms of subclass design and for full class development.

Feats and Proficiencies

Feats renamed Talents or something (I get a LOT of feat/feet puns at my table, every time, every campaign) - Feats are substantive but more for broadening hero abilities, not increasing it. They also don't 'chain' but can improve from tier to tier.

Skills, languages, tools have proficiencies, and like Pathfinder 2e they do get a little more out of them than just a bonus to relevant checks. Like Feats their key intent is broaden and try to avoid making the abilities more powerful outright.

This is getting a bit long, so I think I'll save tweaks to the Encounters, the Downtime/Faction, Hazards and Conditions and other things in another post. I hope someone finds some interesting ideas in this.