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An RPG rundown; recommendations and reviews of the best role-playing games on the market.

The Fang Shih
Scholarly masters of chi magic from lands in the distant East, the Fang Shih character class combines the use of arcane spells like those used by wizards with the subtle geomantic art of placement to alter the flow of chi, the magical energy flowing through the world around them. Fang shih are welcomed by many communities as auspicious harbingers of good fortune.
By Samuel Wright2 years ago in Gamers
Pair-A-Dice
Hey you. Yeah, you over there. I got some bad news for you, Sunshine. You're nothing more than an aggregate of the thoughts and feelings, really the fantasies of your Image of Self. But, guess what? None of that has any tangible reality.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Gamers
Best Games of 2023!
In my opinion, this year has been one of the best for new release games. From Indie games- to globally recognized franchises- here is a full list of personal favorites. All of which are newly released, or soon to be released, in 2023 to 2024!
By Acey Angel 2 years ago in Gamers
Dark and Darker Guide: A Warlock Build That Doesn't Use Magical Healing in the New Season
Following the Dark and Darker game version update, an innovative Warlock build has emerged that will abandon traditional magical healing and instead focus on raw power and strategy to overwhelm the competition. Every choice in the build will directly affect the match's outcome.
By PattonVast2 years ago in Gamers
The Chessboard Motley. Top Story - November 2023.
Miss Bishop leaned back in her chair, and eyed the man who had come into her office before locking the door behind him. He had the lean, ropy musculature of a serpent beneath his cheap suit, and the dead eyes of a shark. She could see where he was packing a heater on his hip, and she had no doubt he was good with it. Good enough to do the job he was usually hired to do, at least.
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
Oh, the Places You'll Play
One of the most powerful features of video games is their ability to let you inhabit new worlds. Games aren't just fun pastimes, they're places that we go. Whether the grounds of The Mushroom Kingdom, the Hills of Hyrule, the Depths of Brinstar, or the streets of Los Santos, the memories made in video games can be as real as any others.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Gamers
Virtual Virtuosos: The Athletes of the Digital Age
In hopes of understanding the essence of expertise, psychologist Anders Ericsson and his colleagues at the University of Berlin embarked on a pioneering study involving violin students at Berlin’s elite Academy of Music. The researchers divided the students into three groups: those who were outstanding, those who were good, and those who were likely to become music teachers.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Gamers
Starfield Weapons Guide - sidewinder pistol
The Sidewinder Pistol is a weapon in the Starfield game. This sci-fi space revolver stands out with its unique design and functionality, making it perfect for new players who have just joined the game.
By PattonVast2 years ago in Gamers
5 Questions Every Changeling: The Lost Player Should Ask
There are worlds beyond this one. If you catch the whispers from forgotten doors, or follow the smell of goldenrod down a crumbling alley, you may soon find yourself lost in a world of the impossible. Bizarre creatures stalk you from the underbrush, and the seasons change at a moment's notice. You hear horns in the distance, and before long, the pounding of hooves as the hunters catch your scent.
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
The Psychology Behind Difficult Video Games
Video games have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the 1970s. Today, they are a multi-billion-dollar industry with a wide range of genres, styles, and levels of difficulty. While casual and easygoing games like Fall Guys, Party Animals, and the Watermelon Game dominate the market for its simplicity, their extremely challenging and difficult counterparts are on the rise within the mainstream.
By Jay Kobayashi2 years ago in Gamers
The "Coin-Flip" in Tarkov isn't as Common as You Think
Many players in Escape From Tarkov would say at one point or another, they were put into a situation where there were only two possible outcomes. If they do “A”, then “X” would happen. Or, if they do “B”, then “Y” would occur. These two possible outcomes have been described by many as “coinflips”; situations where your knowledge, skill, equipment; none of that matters in the situation you find yourself in. The game is ultimately going to randomly decide if you win this engagement or not. And I’ll be brutally honest and say I find that notion extremely hard to believe in almost every case. Emphasis on almost. There will be moments where you feel powerless; that each decision you make isn’t turning your situation around. You try and try to do the right thing, but in the end, it feels as though the game is out to get you, and you begin to wonder why you even try to take fights, take out AI scavs, go for those bosses. It all feels... almost pointless sometimes. Well, the game isn’t doing anything in the backend that we know of to try and get you killed. This isn’t something like League of Legends that actually has those kinds of “checks” put into place for their own nefarious reasons. The coinflip in Tarkov is an idea; just that. This persona the community as a whole participates in helps them better understand the situations they are put into where they are confused. Now, I am not saying anyone is wrong for having this mentality. After all, it’s a game. If you want to say that the game actively goes out of its way to get you, that’s fine. You’re entitled to that. Just as I am to argue that this notion might not be as real as we all think it is. I have a feeling this one is going to get spicy in the comment section, so please leave your own thoughts on the matter. But all I ask is that you keep it civil and respectful please. After all, this is just a conversation. So, subscribe to the channel if you’d like to have more in the future.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers
Point-Fire is Fundamentally Broken in Tarkov
Combat has always been at the core of Tarkov’s gameplay loop. You go into raids to complete quests, collect gear and loot, and partake in combat against AI and other players. And while it might not be your main objective in every single raid you enter, you will get into situations where you need to fight your way out. Whether you want to or not. And combat can look simple from an outside perspective; just aim your gun at the other guy and hit them. But getting into gunfights in Tarkov is probably the most mechanically deep part of the entire game, next to movement. There are tons of weapons, ammos, attachments that will drastically affect how you engage others and where the best and worst places will be to do so. And one of those that can be fitted onto weapons are flashlights and lasers. These are interesting additions to your weapon because whether it's for illumination, or having a general idea of where the barrel of your weapon is always aiming, can be useful in situations where you get surprised by a player and don’t have time to aim down your weapons optic for more accurate fire. Over the years, point fire as it is properly called, has become a powerful method of engaging in PvP. So much so, that it is entirely possible to not aim down your weapon and kill other players from a surprisingly far distance. Granted, we are still talking about close quarters combat in general, but you would be surprised at being able to take enemies out with point fire from easily 20 meters. Point fire is already accurate enough, but when you add either a flashlight or laser on top of that, and you have a mechanic in the game that is severely over tuned for how simple it can make many engagements in the game. Which is a shame, because it honestly never feels that good to just spray in someone’s direction and watch them fall. But, before we talk about how it makes us feel, we need to go over what makes point fire so strong, how lasers make it better, and what can be done to maybe adjust this way of fighting. So, whether you agree or not I’d ask you to share your thoughts in the comment section and subscribe if you’d like to see more videos talking about potentially controversial topics in Tarkov.
By Jirasu2 years ago in Gamers