Silvaran
@silvaran.bsky.social
RPG lover, disliker of Corporations using AI Translation Tools
What I wouldnt give for a real classic remake of Rift. I feel like the rift system in its release incarnation would go over much better in todays world.
November 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
What I wouldnt give for a real classic remake of Rift. I feel like the rift system in its release incarnation would go over much better in todays world.
And then theres some out there who argue till their throat is dry that the key to a good loc is just selling them the game in Japanese with a packaged waei jisho.
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
And then theres some out there who argue till their throat is dry that the key to a good loc is just selling them the game in Japanese with a packaged waei jisho.
This is why I mention Wizardry. In it if your party fully dies in the dungeon you have to make a new party to go in and retrieve the bodies/gear. Then attempt to revive the dead party back in town, which works on a coinflip if they will be revived or deleted. Some more casual DRPGs dont do this tho.
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This is why I mention Wizardry. In it if your party fully dies in the dungeon you have to make a new party to go in and retrieve the bodies/gear. Then attempt to revive the dead party back in town, which works on a coinflip if they will be revived or deleted. Some more casual DRPGs dont do this tho.
Ngl I thought that was the joke
October 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Ngl I thought that was the joke
about 13 hours in, half way through Chapter 2. I find the writing and presentation to be a bit of a mixed bag at times. Some of the conversations can be a little hard to follow with the lack of animation.
However, the combat is really fun, and I plan to see it through to the end.
However, the combat is really fun, and I plan to see it through to the end.
October 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
about 13 hours in, half way through Chapter 2. I find the writing and presentation to be a bit of a mixed bag at times. Some of the conversations can be a little hard to follow with the lack of animation.
However, the combat is really fun, and I plan to see it through to the end.
However, the combat is really fun, and I plan to see it through to the end.
I just finished Shining Force a week ago for the first time ever. Great game when you consider what it's contemporaries were. Part way thru SF2 and the improvements are immense.
August 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I just finished Shining Force a week ago for the first time ever. Great game when you consider what it's contemporaries were. Part way thru SF2 and the improvements are immense.
Recently got my first Saturn and it came with this controller. It some how fits my hands less than the Mega Drive controller while having the weirdest shoulder buttons. But heck it does feel cool to play with. If only playing any non turn based rpg with it didnt suck.
August 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Recently got my first Saturn and it came with this controller. It some how fits my hands less than the Mega Drive controller while having the weirdest shoulder buttons. But heck it does feel cool to play with. If only playing any non turn based rpg with it didnt suck.
Just finished getting my BA in Japanese, I had really hoped I would've gotten to a point where this didn't hit as hard as it's hitting now.
August 2, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Just finished getting my BA in Japanese, I had really hoped I would've gotten to a point where this didn't hit as hard as it's hitting now.
Curious, do you defend both versions of DS2?
June 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Curious, do you defend both versions of DS2?
Really great webcomic, constantly excited for new pages. GF recently binged all of XPBoost and Spell X Sword on my recommendation and fully agrees too.
May 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Really great webcomic, constantly excited for new pages. GF recently binged all of XPBoost and Spell X Sword on my recommendation and fully agrees too.
Considering channels like ThorHigHeels, Hazel and Amelie Doree exist and do seemingly okay I'd say yes.
April 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Considering channels like ThorHigHeels, Hazel and Amelie Doree exist and do seemingly okay I'd say yes.
Honestly I might not buy many games anymore like I used to but this has felt like the major problem when I go searching for indies now. Thru steam its too easy to know what the popular ones are, but I've wanted deep cuts that either you can't find on steam or haven't hit anywhere near best sellers.
April 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Honestly I might not buy many games anymore like I used to but this has felt like the major problem when I go searching for indies now. Thru steam its too easy to know what the popular ones are, but I've wanted deep cuts that either you can't find on steam or haven't hit anywhere near best sellers.
I've got next to no genuine expectations aside from "Nintendo stuff". But, I'm pipe dreaming the FF9 remake, Oblivion remake, DQX / XII, and DS/Wii U VC by utilizing a Switch 1.
April 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I've got next to no genuine expectations aside from "Nintendo stuff". But, I'm pipe dreaming the FF9 remake, Oblivion remake, DQX / XII, and DS/Wii U VC by utilizing a Switch 1.
I appreciate what you do. After leaving the other place I've had to rebuild my timeline to give me a steady stream of really cool indie games to learn about; your account has been a big help. It's important work keeping lesser known games in the discussion since people will always know of the AAA
March 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I appreciate what you do. After leaving the other place I've had to rebuild my timeline to give me a steady stream of really cool indie games to learn about; your account has been a big help. It's important work keeping lesser known games in the discussion since people will always know of the AAA
Everyone Ive talked to about Splitgate always says its a dead game, but I can load it up at any moment and still get a match.
March 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Everyone Ive talked to about Splitgate always says its a dead game, but I can load it up at any moment and still get a match.
I often wonder what the Game Critic space would look like today had TB gotten to continue his work, as it always felt like his form of informational activism in Gaming lead to genuine changes. See the rise of FOV sliders for one.
February 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I often wonder what the Game Critic space would look like today had TB gotten to continue his work, as it always felt like his form of informational activism in Gaming lead to genuine changes. See the rise of FOV sliders for one.
Early Youtube critics like Stephanie Sterling and Totalbiscuit gave Gamers a critical and also moral understanding of the Games Industry. Since then they probably feel like their crusade hasn't born fruit, and so they keep pushing because they see these big AAA mtx games a few times a year
February 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Early Youtube critics like Stephanie Sterling and Totalbiscuit gave Gamers a critical and also moral understanding of the Games Industry. Since then they probably feel like their crusade hasn't born fruit, and so they keep pushing because they see these big AAA mtx games a few times a year
It's been funny to me seeing that conversation coming back up after first remember seeing it back in the days of the Xbox Indie boom. You'd think if they were going to fix everything itd have happened. Seems to be an issue of discoverability for games and gamers not understanding themselves.
February 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's been funny to me seeing that conversation coming back up after first remember seeing it back in the days of the Xbox Indie boom. You'd think if they were going to fix everything itd have happened. Seems to be an issue of discoverability for games and gamers not understanding themselves.
I would even add in the OG PSO2 to this list. While it had higher fidelity graphics than PSP2 the level and character design still screamed video game. However the PSP RPGs all did this style well too.
February 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I would even add in the OG PSO2 to this list. While it had higher fidelity graphics than PSP2 the level and character design still screamed video game. However the PSP RPGs all did this style well too.
12 has arguably my favorite aesthetic of any FF game. The shading/lighting along with the usage of colors makes the FFT art style pop in 3D.
February 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
12 has arguably my favorite aesthetic of any FF game. The shading/lighting along with the usage of colors makes the FFT art style pop in 3D.
All of those battle screenshots look so busy...
February 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
All of those battle screenshots look so busy...