18 November 2024

Online PC Games

World of Warships. Saw a regular Youtuber streamer's assessment of the Star Trek event, and I hope he's wrong. He believes this is the future of WOWS. Whether it's space-cloaked or simply modern era, it signals the end of playing for me. I just want to reach 600 ships by the end of the year.

Now I hear that they're going to be introducing Gold premium ammo in Update 14.0 (Jan 2025) courtesy from another YT streamer. Having never played World of Tanks, I have no first-hand knowledge regarding the introduction of this paywall tactic (sneaking it in disguised of course if you read the latest Devblog closely) but I hear that its introduction into WOWS (some are surprised that it was not introduced sooner) will mean those long-time players will either (a) quit the game, (b) avoid playing PvP altogether except on the odd or rare occasion, or (c) merely shrug their shoulders and continue playing - and paying. The last applies to new players and/or those with fat wallets.

Whatever is the case, I'm almost done with this game. Playing it almost daily for almost five years has been a journey but lately the experience has become a very tiresome burden. And when something becomes a burden, it's time to move on to new horizons.

New Games. Finally played Farming Simulator 22 even while Farming Simulator 25 has also just been released into Early Access (so I believe). I sucked at the game in my first attempts despite watching countless YT videos on how to play. Who'd thought, eh? Played the Guided Tour part and struggled from the start. It also brought to light my awful driving skills, especially with the tow bar. Whether in reality or on a PC, I have no skill whatsoever other than forward and stop! 

The newly released Empire of the Ant looks promising. Graphics are outstanding. Perspective (from the ant's view plane) is interesting and adds novelty to the game. At least there are no pronouns nor DEI tripe to contend with. Saw a famous YT streamer play it and kept smiling because all he wanted to do as the ant was chase after and kill the butterfly! He became quite vicious in his play, swearing and cussing at the enemies of the ant. 

Sea Power is now out. Much better than World of Warships by a long shot. It may well attract a lot of naval milsim and traditionalist gamers. Good reviews from among the numerous YT streamers I follow.

English Civil War

No change in the situation apart from some minor detailing remains regarding the cavalry, including attaching guidons. Been inactive due mostly to a serious lack of interest and current ongoing health concerns. And depression does not help. 

I will more than probably forego the "few loose ends" given this is a solo campaign effort anyway as no one will be looking closely at my minis. I am planning starting assembly and painting of the Royalist army in the new year. I will prepare my solo campaign however as it's been on my mind for several weeks now; just to help with motivation. No plan and no idea how I will tackle it apart from reading the campaign booklet acquired several months back and formulating something thereon. 

More than likely I will now post irregularly until I am mentally in a good place again. And Christmas time always brings back fond memories. 

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