FromSoftwares' games have always featured duels with non-player character enemies, however Alden ring Takes the fights to new heights. Specifically, the NPC fights in the Shadow of the strawberry tree DLC improves on the typical formula in several important ways and illustrates how cinematic these duels can feel when built up properly. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Strawberry Tree Made many improvements to the base game. Arguably, one of the best improvements came in the form of NPC fights. These are more than just typical NPC invasions though. instead, They act as the jewels in the crown of this massive…
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T-Bug and Dexter DeShawn are two important characters in the first act of Cyberpunk 2077, both involved in the robbery at Konpeki Plaza that left V with the Relic on his head. Alongside Jackie and V, they form a team that takes the Relic job from Evelyn Parker and attempts to steal Arasaka technology. And although the player gets to know both characters a little during the first part of the game, both have mysterious pasts that are never fully explained. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Cyberpunk 2077. T-Bug is the group's netrunner, almost always working remotely and staying…
Aunt Ethel is a secondary character in Baldur's Gate 3but his vulgarity and cruelty leave marks on every player who crosses his path. Ethel is a witch who uses her magic to fulfill the requests of others, often in nefarious and deceptive ways that bring about their death. Much like some stories about genies or the monkey's paw, Ethel grants magical benefits that technically meet the requirements of what someone asked forbut ultimately they leave us much worse off. The player character can attempt to deal with her to remove her mind flayer parasite, and in doing so will encounter…
Of Dark Souls to Transmitted by blood to Elden RingFromSoftware has filled its games with fun and powerful weapons for players to use. Combat is key in these games, and providing a huge arsenal for players to attack bosses with is key to making the games fun on repeat playthroughs. Practically each of these games is based on the number of weapons the characters can fight with; Elden Ringthe most recent game in the franchise, has four times as many weapons as the original Dark Souls. There are royal swords, elegant bows, fancy staffs, and the list goes on. But…
Most jobs in Cyberpunk 2077 they come courtesy of fixers, middlemen who communicate with clients and ensure all parties are compensated fairly. And while some game fixers, like the traitorous Dexter DeShawn, may leave a bad taste in players' mouths, others are on the rise. AND Maintaining relationships with these characters is crucial to remaining employed as a mercenary, not to mention receiving some valuable bonus rewards. Almost every fixer V can work with in Night City offers some exclusive bonus upon completion of all of their gigs, usually one related to their story or aesthetic. Because fasteners vary greatly…
Baldur's Gate 3 features a dynamic and complex combat system, full of conditions and status effects that players and enemies can suffer. Some, like the paralyzed and the blind, are lifted directly from the Dungeons and Dragons. But others are entirely new and really shine in video game format. Some of these status effects are so powerful that players have made entire builds to activate them. And with the plethora of items and spells that can cause these effects, this is easy to do. These ten status conditions stand out as some of the most powerful that Baldur's Gate 3…
Cyberpunk 2077 presents a dense and complex world full of secrets and knowledge. There's a lot of story to build on, given that it comes from an existing TTRPG with entire books of established characters and events. Overall, the game does a good job of laying out these details in a way that makes players care about them, as any good open-world game will, tying the story of Night City with the story of the game's protagonist. But there is a well-done aspect of the worldbuilding in this game that many players miss. The game includes over 150 NCPD Scanner…
Elden Ring has over 400 different weapons that players can use, from simple daggers and swords to terrifying god slayers. Among the options offered in this game are weapons that may be familiar to fans of other franchises, both due to their visual design and reference names. These ten weapons serve as both Easter eggs and references to the game's inspiration.in some cases based on their previous work. FromSoftware's incredibly popular game is known for its brutal combat, meaning the weapons you carry with you in the Lands Between can be the difference between life and death. However, for some…
Each class in Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook 2024 gains a "final feature" at level 20. These features are incredibly powerful and either enhance the power of existing class features or provide characters with new ways to interact with the world. AND Most of the options here are completely new in this guide.replacing or modifying existing functions. But even then, there is a huge power imbalance in what characters get at max level. These core abilities should encourage players to become stronger and more proficient at what they do. Some activities will be more motivating than others.. In many games,…
While paladins are spellcasters in Dungeons & DragonsMost players would probably consider them to be martial characters focused on weapon damage, as they mainly tend to use their magic on "smites." Paladins can apply smiths to their attacks from the moment they get their first spell slotsAdding extra radiant damage to their heat. While the basic "divine smile" has been the main target for many paladins, there are other smite variants that deal different kinds of damage and apply additional effects. In past versions of D&DThe Other strike spells are considered much less powerful than divine strikeBut these 2024 Player's…