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

The Shadowlings...
The day of the Event outer space was ripped open to create a gaping hellmouth, an open gate to the Abyss from which creatures of pure evil flew. Millions of foul things, living embodiments of Madness, Cruelty, Hate, and Corruption, flooded out of this hole in space to be vomited out across the world.
By Samuel Wrightabout a year ago in Gamers
JaySerpa's Gate to Sovngarde
Skyrim modding has taken many forms over the years, introducing new lands, new quests, followers, weapons, and a plethora of other unique content. Talented modders have kept the game alive and thriving thirteen years after its initial release. Curating a well-crafted modlist is almost a rite of passage for players who’ve beaten the vanilla version a few times. Creating the list can even be as fun as playing the game itself. For some, though, modding can be overwhelming and confusing. Videos and tutorials help with learning the process, but sometimes the desire to mod doesn’t align with the time it takes. Tools like Collections and Wabbajack make things easier. These tools allow people to build or download modlists that are quick to install and often come with most of the bugs worked out, ready to be enjoyed once installed.
By Fox and Quillabout a year ago in Gamers
The Void Priest
The mob roared, a hundred mouths all giving rise to a single cry as they raised their torches high, marching upon the hill. There were no words to that roar, and no individual voices; they were all subsumed into the single, overwhelming whole. Men and women both had become part of one beast, and that beast surged forward in search of blood. When they crested the hilltop, they found the woman they sought standing in the center of the open field, her eyes closed, and her lips moving silently in the starlight.
By Neal Litherlandabout a year ago in Gamers
Legacy of Kain
1999 was possibly the most important year for gaming. Until then it was easy to dismiss video games as childish and simplistic. Something that people grew out of much like when they decide to put their toys down. But in 1999 two games were released that demanded attention. Metal Gear Solid: Solid Snake, broke onto the market and would fit right in with movies such as, Escape from L.A., Bladerunner and Universal Soldier. This was a mega Movie of a game with as much cinematic cut scenes as there was gameplay! I played that game so much that when I walked away from the console I could still see the radar in the top right of my vision. This is a beloved game and even though the series ended on something of a low note, it is easily one of the best games ever made.
By Samuel Mooreabout a year ago in Gamers
Argentina Stalks Within a Step of Being Qualified to World Cup after Beating Peru
Argentina triumphed over Peru in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, edging closer to securing their spot for the tournament. The victory, which came on home soil, was crucial for the team led by Lionel Messi, as they continue their pursuit of World Cup qualification in the competitive South American qualifiers. Although the match wasn't perfect, Argentina maintained their moving ahead in the qualification standings, with Messi playing a pivotal role in pushing the team forward.
By Abhay kumar chauhanabout a year ago in Gamers
Tarkov's Weight System - 4 Years Later
(Intro) One of the most divisive mechanics to ever be added into Tarkov, it’s been over four years since the introduction of the weight system and all that’s associated with it. Before it was implemented, people could run around in the game with literally hundreds of kilos worth of gear in their backpack and feel no ramifications associated with it. I remember seeing videos of people bringing in empty thick item cases into labs, and over the course of a single raid, killing raiders and other PMCs alike and filling it as much as they could. It’s crazy to think that weight used to be, at one point, a non–factor; no matter what gear you were using or what you had acquired in the raid, everyone moved at the same base speed (excluding strength bonuses for those who power leveled it up to max). But then, BSG decided to add a system that made you slower, more lethargic and made it significantly more difficult to extract with even more than just two people’s worth of loot. And over the four years it has existed, it’s gone through many different changed and iterations. So, how bad was the weight system when it was first added? How rapidly did it get changed? What did the community think of it? And how is it now in 2024, four years later?
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
Does Tarkov Need Another Recoil Rework?
(Intro) BSG might plan to update the current recoil system we have in Tarkov, and it doesn’t look to be for the better. On the TarkovTV that happened this Halloween, at the very end of the stream, Nikita showed off some work in progress clips of a new revised recoil update to the current system we already know and love. And immediately, people looked at the footage and did not want them to go through with it, which promptly frustrated Nikita. He then said they won’t do it, but something about that whole interaction felt off. I can tell he was trying to convey his point in that they weren’t actually changing the values of the recoil itself, but instead reworking how the recoil is conveyed to the player and the visual feedback that is given to us. And to be honest, after looking at the footage they provided and trying to recreate it on the current patch of the game, I’m inclined to believe they were indeed going to make some adjustments to the recoil, if ever so slightly. But this whole thing begs a simple question: does Tarkov right now need any kind of adjustment to its recoil system. The short answer is no. But it’s a little more complicated than that.
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
Muted Magic
Anyone who has spent any time playing video games has at least heard of Skyrim. Considered one of Bethesda’s best games, it has captivated millions since its release in 2011. The modding community has kept the game alive by expanding its world in ways the developers never could have imagined. From visual overhauls, game mechanics, and quests, there is no shortage of new content to explore. Custom followers are one of the most popular features that draw people in and back to the world of Skyrim. Follower mods take the game to entire new heights with their intricate backstories, in-depth quests, and diverse personalities. Beneath this community though lies a dark secret: the harassment of female creators.
By Fox and Quillabout a year ago in Gamers
The Death Wyrm of Aizendorf
“Our party was hunting in the swamp, chasing a great green elk. The beast had enough meat on it to feed our family for a week or more, and we could sell its verdant pelt for a good bag of jink, but it was a fierce creature with sharp antlers spreading out 3 metres wide and eyes that glowed green. We chased it into a bog and it dived under the water to hide. We had spears and an Ancient weapon that shot bolts of fire, but we knew it could easily sneak up on us under the murky waters of the bog. The whole party spread out and waded forward carefully, aiming toward the spot we saw it dive.
By Samuel Wrightabout a year ago in Gamers
TarkovTV Recap (October 31, 2024)
(Intro) BSG’s latest TarkovTV has a lot to unpack. On Halloween BSG went live on their twitch channel to sit down and go over some upcoming changes for both arena and the main game. This livestream was unexpected and ran for about an hour. But we got a lot of solid information in terms of where BSG wants to take both arena and Tarkov going forward. The Arena patch just went live last Friday and after playing it for a while, it’s a very welcome patch with the additions being awesome.
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
Tarkov Fixed All These Scopes
(Intro) In patch 0.15 there were a lot of large and noticeable changes and additions added into Tarkov. Trip mines, Partizan the boss and his associated karma system, the brand-new Factory. There was a ton to wet out palette with and enjoy this go around. Sometimes, the wipes feel kind of lackluster; either because they are devoid of impactful changes or additions, or because we go so long without a wipe that hitting the reset button is almost jarring to many. But this one was on the better end of updates. What also came with this patch was something the community has wanted for quite some time now. And that’s the ability to adjust the zoom level of the different variable optics currently in the game smoothly instead of being on either one zoom level or the other. To be honest, and I’m trying not to be hyperbolic here, but this change is freaking massive for the game. So many optics are now usable and totally viable instead of the two or three that people always gravitated towards. There are so many more opportunities for variety now, it’s awesome. Some scopes were affected more than others, but in general this change was a massive net positive for the game as a whole. As far as I have played around with in terms of the scopes, there isn’t really a bad option or any that can’t be used anymore. Some are still better than others, and I’m sure people will be hesitant to try something else instead of just using what works, but I would encourage anyone watching this to give the scopes that were actual jokes in the game a try and see if you like them. You never know; you might just find an alternative that is just as if not more effective for a cheaper price.
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
Final Fantasy 14 Online SMN: Why Ramuh Egi Should Be the Next Summoner Primal
The Summoner (SMN) class in Final Fantasy XIV Online has long been one of the most dynamic and engaging roles, allowing players to summon powerful primals to aid them in battle. While Final Fantasy Online 14 has introduced iconic summons like Ifrit, Garuda, and Titan, one notable primal remains absent—Ramuh, the Lord of Levin.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers