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The Dumbest Mechanic in Tarkov
(Intro) Tarkov is home to a wide host of mechanics, gimmicks and oddities you wouldn’t know about on your first playthrough unless you were told about them beforehand. Some that make sense within the specific context of this world and game, and some others that are... well honestly, I can’t make heads or tails of them still. And probably the weirdest and out there mechanic that is in the game, revolves around a specific boss and his ability to jam most weapons in the game by just existing. Kollontay, the other boss on Streets next to Kaban, when equipped with his baton, will create this area of effect around him that will jam any and all weapons the player tries to use that can be jammed. Also known as the panic attack. And to be brutally honest, I don’t understand this mechanic; it feels so forced and out of place within the world of Tarkov. So today, we’re going to go over this one mechanic and how across the vast array of things you interact with in EFT, Kollontay and his panic attack mechanic might be the dumbest one to be added into the game. Why it’s in the game, what it adds and really doesn’t add, and how it just really doesn’t make sense in the context of the world we’re playing in. There are already enough obtuse gimmicks and friction in the game; why add something like this in the first place?
By Jirasuabout 6 hours ago in Gamers
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Expansion Reveals Skovos Region, Fishing and Sea Monster Boss Fight
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is starting to look like more than just another expansion for Blizzard’s ARPG. The recent 21-minute IGN First gameplay footage focuses on Skovos, a new region that immediately feels a bit different from the usual tone of Sanctuary. Instead of the typical dark forests and ruined strongholds, this area leans into a coastal setting that gives it a more open, almost mythic atmosphere. It feels like a place built around travel and history rather than just another zone for combat.
By fuhdabout 18 hours ago in Gamers
25 Eldritch Invocations: New Tricks For Warlocks
Dangerous Stew Prerequisite: Proficiency with Cooking Utensils You can cook using poisonous natural ingredients (flora and fauna only) and the poison is neutralized for that meal. You can only use this invocation once per short rest.
By Jamais Jochimabout 22 hours ago in Gamers
It's All About The Love For Animals: The Zoophile Subclass
Lizbeth had to deal with a great elk and the druid who wanted to stop it. The elk had been targeting humans coming into its forest and the druid wanted to stop it. She had put herself between the two, literally. She yelled at the druid in his own tongue. “Have you tried talking to it?”
By Jamais Jochim3 days ago in Gamers
Tarkov Late Spawns Have Sadly Returned
(Intro) On March 27th, the developers of Tarkov put out the update for version 1.0.4 which introduced some interesting changes across the board. Balance adjustments to many different elements of the game, attempts at optimization with some pain points players have been experiencing, and making lots of fixes to things that you may or may not have dealt with. However, while these changes are appreciated and definitely larger than I figured any patch going forward would be, the main focus of this patch was to address the long queue and load times when entering raids. And their attempts at reducing how long it takes to load into raids have ultimately resorted in a rather unfortunate side effect of old Tarkov returning for the worse. Late spawns have sadly returned, and it seems that from personal experience after this patch, my attempts to get into a single raid before it starts are futile. So, let’s go over late spawns being in Tarkov once again, whether or not this is a bug or again, an unfortunate side effect of them trying to speed up the process in general, and what can be done to maybe tackle this problem. It sucked years ago when it was around, now it’s even more apparent and even more annoying than it was before.
By Jirasu4 days ago in Gamers
Life Is Strange: Reunion — Review
As a fan of the Life is Strange franchise for over a decade, I went into Reunion with a strong sense of nostalgia and emotional investment—especially knowing this would be the final installment in Max and Chloe’s story. As a direct sequel to Life Is Strange: Double Exposure and a continuation of the original Life Is Strange, this game very clearly feels like it was made with long-time fans in mind. In fact, many of the creative choices I was initially sceptical about in Double Exposure ended up paying off here in ways that felt thoughtful and intentional, rather than divisive.
By Ted Ryan4 days ago in Gamers
'Medabots' Had Games!?
The 1999 anime Medabots is one of my all-time favorites. However, until recently, I hadn't played the games the anime was adapting. Around the time of its English broadcast, the only game I was aware of was Medabots: Metabee & Rokusho for Game Boy Advance. I was not too fond of this game when I was younger because the motion tweening used in its battle animations was stilted compared to the fluid animation featured in the anime. Unbeknownst to me, Medabots: Metabee & Rokusho was a remake of Medarot 2, so in other words, there were other games. Two decades later, I discovered that not only were there more games, but the Medabots fan community was in the process of translating them. Thankfully, most Medarot games are Game Boy titles with less off-putting battle animations.
By Yaw5 days ago in Gamers
When You Finally Understand Tarkov
Tarkov as we all know, is easily one of the hardest extraction shooters to learn. But just as a game with tons of systems and mechanics layered on top of each other, it’s incredibly daunting to even try to figure out the basics, especially as a new player. But one thing is for sure, when all the gears in your head start working together, raids become less stressful due to a sheer lack of information and critical knowledge and you can just play and appreciate Tarkov for what it is; when you finally get Tarkov, there is no better feeling in the world. The maps are coherent and make sense; attachments, weapons, and ammunition aren’t this periodic table that you need to figure out, and you start to just appreciate the game for what it is, despite all its flaws and shortcomings. No game is perfect, and Tarkov has a ton of issues still relevant from years ago, but there is something special about understanding this game at a deeper level. Because what happens then, is if you’re a weirdo like me, you go against the grain and use wacky weapon setups, armors or play in an obtuse style. There’s nothing wrong with playing to win and succeed, but there is something cool about intentionally not playing at a full capacity and being able to still extract and survive. The learning process for Escape From Tarkov is as tough as it gets, but it’s easily one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences out there.
By Jirasu7 days ago in Gamers
Mass Effect 2: The Second Verse
When I reviewed the original Mass Effect two years ago, I figured I'd be doing the rest of the series soon after...and then I got distracted by other games. Still, the sequels have been on the proverbial backburner for a while now, and I figured it was time to continue the adventures of Commander Shepard.
By Greg Seebregts8 days ago in Gamers
Sometimes You Just Can’t Win in Tarkov
(Intro) Extraction shooters are an incredibly dynamic and reactive genre of shooter. No two experiences usually play out the exact same way, and whenever things get hot and heavy fast, there are a lot of factors both inside and outside of your direct control that determine whether you walk away or get sent back to your stash prematurely. And in the case of Tarkov especially, the losses are the most brutal out there because they can happen so quickly. One minute you are taking names, collecting gear and getting quests done, and then all of a sudden, you’re back to your stash within thirty seconds of a raid multiple times in a row. Whether that’s because of missed shots, poor positioning, or just some really bad luck, the entire point of extraction shooters is to get back on the horse even when you are down and out. Perseverance is the name of the game; even when you feel like you’re just failing again and again. You can’t always be successful in this genre; and it may feel hopeless sometimes, but it’s okay. Eventually, things will fall into place, and you’ll be back in the green in no time.
By Jirasu9 days ago in Gamers
The Video Game Problem
Anyone who has spent time inside a well-designed game recognizes the sensation immediately. Effort is rewarded quickly. Progress is visible. Feedback is constant. Even failure is structured to feel informative rather than discouraging. Time passes, attention narrows, and a sense of momentum builds. When the session ends, there is often a lingering feeling of having done something, even if nothing outside the game has changed at all. That feeling is not accidental. It is engineered.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast12 days ago in Gamers
The Hedge Knight
"And just what are you supposed to be?" Ardane asked, eyeing the man approaching the gate. "I'm a knight," he replied. At first glance, he looked the part. He was big and broad, with a thick, square-cut mane of dark hair, and a powerful frame. He carried a heavy shield slung across his shoulder, and he had a well-used sword hanging from his hip. He wore bits and pieces of armor, and more bulged in his saddlebags. A younger man, barely more than a boy, sat astride the animal, holding aloft a banner with his master's sigil; a gauntleted fist clutching a broken sword.
By Neal Litherland12 days ago in Gamers