Doug McMillan
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Sorry, I meant best counter-example. Kind of an important word to miss.
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Sorry, I meant best counter-example. Kind of an important word to miss.
To make reasonable people choose the less nice options, you need to create scenarios where it's arguable the nice option doesn't lead to the most good. If niceness does not always equal goodness, players will be more likely to branch out with their choices.
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
To make reasonable people choose the less nice options, you need to create scenarios where it's arguable the nice option doesn't lead to the most good. If niceness does not always equal goodness, players will be more likely to branch out with their choices.
The best example is the dwarven king choice from Dragon Age Origins. If you have been paying attention you realize that a ruthless & ambitious reformer is better than an honourable traditionalist, because dwarven traditions are hurting them.
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The best example is the dwarven king choice from Dragon Age Origins. If you have been paying attention you realize that a ruthless & ambitious reformer is better than an honourable traditionalist, because dwarven traditions are hurting them.
B.
Only Warriors get the ability to parry Strong attacks, and I found their default bindings for defense and secondary attack easier than the Rogue or Mage. So I always end up playing Champion Warrior.
Only Warriors get the ability to parry Strong attacks, and I found their default bindings for defense and secondary attack easier than the Rogue or Mage. So I always end up playing Champion Warrior.
November 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
B.
Only Warriors get the ability to parry Strong attacks, and I found their default bindings for defense and secondary attack easier than the Rogue or Mage. So I always end up playing Champion Warrior.
Only Warriors get the ability to parry Strong attacks, and I found their default bindings for defense and secondary attack easier than the Rogue or Mage. So I always end up playing Champion Warrior.
Have you watched the 1997 miniseries? I always find it an interesting comparison with the 1952 movie.
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Have you watched the 1997 miniseries? I always find it an interesting comparison with the 1952 movie.
Jumping...that was an embarrassing typo.
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Jumping...that was an embarrassing typo.
Actually, descending into Hell to fight Satan and stop witches from stealing the harvest is the quintessential werewolf activity in parts of Germany.
So humping into other planes/realms isn't that far off.
So humping into other planes/realms isn't that far off.
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Actually, descending into Hell to fight Satan and stop witches from stealing the harvest is the quintessential werewolf activity in parts of Germany.
So humping into other planes/realms isn't that far off.
So humping into other planes/realms isn't that far off.
I was wondering if anyone else was seeing that connection.
November 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I was wondering if anyone else was seeing that connection.
I just assumed that was the influence of the eldar rulers. Rulers want a city like they have in Valinor so their silvan subjects make one; out the the most obvious material for a silvan elf: living trees.
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I just assumed that was the influence of the eldar rulers. Rulers want a city like they have in Valinor so their silvan subjects make one; out the the most obvious material for a silvan elf: living trees.
Give both pulses to Shroud.
"...I trust my gut and I take my best guess, just like you used to do. Before you plugged all those fucking Christnas lights into your head. Before you were afraid to make your own decisions...Elliot."
"...I trust my gut and I take my best guess, just like you used to do. Before you plugged all those fucking Christnas lights into your head. Before you were afraid to make your own decisions...Elliot."
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Give both pulses to Shroud.
"...I trust my gut and I take my best guess, just like you used to do. Before you plugged all those fucking Christnas lights into your head. Before you were afraid to make your own decisions...Elliot."
"...I trust my gut and I take my best guess, just like you used to do. Before you plugged all those fucking Christnas lights into your head. Before you were afraid to make your own decisions...Elliot."
Behold purported "Meritocracy" in action. The dumbest shits rose to the top on the basis of their willingness to support or turn a blind eye to each other's crimes.
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Behold purported "Meritocracy" in action. The dumbest shits rose to the top on the basis of their willingness to support or turn a blind eye to each other's crimes.
Kissed Invisigal. Have to kiss Blonde Blazer in the next playthrough.
Though I suspect that my other choices will remain similar. Helping Waterboy at that point just feels right.
Trusting Visi seems to be the most important part though.
Though I suspect that my other choices will remain similar. Helping Waterboy at that point just feels right.
Trusting Visi seems to be the most important part though.
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Kissed Invisigal. Have to kiss Blonde Blazer in the next playthrough.
Though I suspect that my other choices will remain similar. Helping Waterboy at that point just feels right.
Trusting Visi seems to be the most important part though.
Though I suspect that my other choices will remain similar. Helping Waterboy at that point just feels right.
Trusting Visi seems to be the most important part though.
There is one point where the game was definitely shaming players first save scumming and/or using walkthroughs.
November 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
There is one point where the game was definitely shaming players first save scumming and/or using walkthroughs.
Things did get a little heated.
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Things did get a little heated.
So far, I have gone to the movies with Invisigal, kept Sonar, and brought Water Boy onto the team. And there was a big bombshell dropped on the team at 3 AM over tacos.
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
So far, I have gone to the movies with Invisigal, kept Sonar, and brought Water Boy onto the team. And there was a big bombshell dropped on the team at 3 AM over tacos.
No spoilers then.
What chapter have you finished?
What chapter have you finished?
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
No spoilers then.
What chapter have you finished?
What chapter have you finished?
Any wild theories you want to share before the finale whiz Wednesday?
I'm really enjoying it, which is odd because Telltale games were not really my thing.
I'm really enjoying it, which is odd because Telltale games were not really my thing.
November 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Any wild theories you want to share before the finale whiz Wednesday?
I'm really enjoying it, which is odd because Telltale games were not really my thing.
I'm really enjoying it, which is odd because Telltale games were not really my thing.
It's a really good read
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It's a really good read
Soup: Cooking on easy mode (Laudatory)
October 31, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Soup: Cooking on easy mode (Laudatory)
Originally I dragged it out. Now I am trying to rush. Once I realized how much potential Cole approval there is in doing the Hinterlands quests with him recruited.
October 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Originally I dragged it out. Now I am trying to rush. Once I realized how much potential Cole approval there is in doing the Hinterlands quests with him recruited.
Quebec at least has ports. Alberta is completely landlocked and has 2 possible trading partners. I'm sure trade negotiations would go smoothly.
October 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Quebec at least has ports. Alberta is completely landlocked and has 2 possible trading partners. I'm sure trade negotiations would go smoothly.
The ability to word the question is useful. Instead of the separatists putting forward a question with lots of language about 'protecting Alberta's prosperity' or something similar, this will be the question if it comes to a plebiscite.
October 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The ability to word the question is useful. Instead of the separatists putting forward a question with lots of language about 'protecting Alberta's prosperity' or something similar, this will be the question if it comes to a plebiscite.
I have played mage, but never finished a run as a mage in any DA. I like warrior or rogue gameplay more.
October 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I have played mage, but never finished a run as a mage in any DA. I like warrior or rogue gameplay more.
First one I played was Talorc Cousland.
First one I finished the game with was Faren Brosca
First one I finished the game with was Faren Brosca
October 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
First one I played was Talorc Cousland.
First one I finished the game with was Faren Brosca
First one I finished the game with was Faren Brosca