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• 16:01, 25 March 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Contraband Police (Created page with "* The game will give you a pistol for free before you need one, so there's no need to buy it with your limited early-game funds. * You get more money the more complete your inspection is, particularly if somebody's got several reasons to be refused * You can transfer items directly from your warehouse to your vehicle by clicking the little car icon in the top left of the warehouse interface * The starting vehicle is good enough to last you through the whole game if yo...")
• 08:16, 17 March 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page PowerWash Simulator (Created page with "* It's worth reading the sms's you get from clients, there's more to the town of Muckingham than first appears... * You typically only need to get a surface/object 95-99% clean before the game will ding it and call it done, so don't fret too much about getting every last speck of grime on it. * The crouch and prone poses exist for a reason, don't forget to look under ledges and objects for dirt you missed. * The 40-degree (White) nozzle is more useful than it looks. I...")
• 10:44, 13 March 2023 User account Kanfy talk contribs was created by Ahobday talk contribs (Requested on SA.)
• 14:38, 12 March 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Metroid Prime: Trilogy (Created page with "* The difficulty levels are somewhat mislabeled (although the game does not highlight any of them by default). "Normal" is easier than the original games, "Veteran" is equal to "Normal" in the original games, and the unlockable "Hypermode" is equal to the hard modes in Metroid Prime 1 and 2, and 3's hard mode was originally called Hypermode anyway, so no change there. Category:Games")
• 18:54, 8 March 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (Created page with "* If you have some familiarity with Nioh 1 and/or 2, you'll probably recall that blocking was fairly strong there. The same applies here, but because Spirit takes place of Stamina in those games, you have to be more careful since if you hit -1000 Spirit, any hit at all whatsoever will immediately knock you down and you will probably die depending on the circumstances. * You can perform a deflect out of a block, so if a combo is too tough to figure out, just find a blow...")
• 12:59, 7 March 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Marvel's Midnight Suns (Created page with "* Every once in a while (I'm about 1 month in and it's happened twice), you'll wake up to the church bells ringing. Make sure to check the chapel when that happens. it's not missable, but it's rare enough that if you don't realize you should be going back there it could be real annoying. * Opened chests will refresh and let you open them again, usually 1 or 2 a day. Chests you can open are highlighted on the map so you never need to go manually look for them. * Eventua...")
• 10:17, 6 March 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Atom RPG (Created page with "* The Nuclear Edition mod has many quality of life changes that make the game less tedious: https://steamcommunity.com/app/552620/discussions/4/1779388024847304135/ * Unlike the Fallout games, you can't really make a non-combat character. As an Atom agent, you're basically special military, so you build accordingly. * All combat skills are viable, but sniper is arguably the strongest. Generally speaking you want to specialize as much as possible in your combat skills....")
• 19:14, 26 February 2023 User account Dmcrimson talk contribs was created by Ahobday talk contribs (Requested on Something Awful)
• 18:28, 23 February 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Created page with "* If you name your file a colour, it may affect the game in a way that will surprise you... * There is a Ratatooie who asks you to invest... <div class="spoiler>you should</div>. * Some inns offer free breakfast after a stay, one of which you cannot get elsewhere. * By the first time you encounter a piece of floor that "jumps" because of you, you already have the ability to "harvest" it. * Enemies sometimes carry badges, but don't worry there is always a guaranteed w...")
• 15:46, 14 February 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Cruelty Squad (Created page with "* It's a hard game and you will die a lot, particularly if you take chances in the levels. * When you die enough times (1 and then 4 deaths IIRC) some stuff is gonna happen. It's the game adjusting your difficulty down. There's easy ways to change the difficulty later in the game. * Headshots and exploiting the enemy AI with corners and doors are king strats. Headshots with the silenced pistol are even kinglier since it won't alert other enemies. * One of the best imp...")
• 15:42, 14 February 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Perfect Dark (Created page with "* When you can, use the CMP150's secondary function, which is that it auto targets enemies. Your manual aiming reticle has to have pointed at them at one point, but after that, it'll follow them until they're dead. * This might be obvious, but make sure auto aim is on in the options. The game is 23 years old and isn't really like games nowadays; go ahead and auto-aim the hell out of it all. * Playing the combat simulator a bunch will prepare you for pretty much anythi...")
• 10:49, 22 January 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Fire Emblem Engage (Created page with "* There is a "point of no return" where you go to a church and the game lets you know you will be in for a series of battles. These battles all have the same squad you pick for the first one, and they are a big difficulty spike. Consider doing a little bit of side content before - the second battle of this series has a couple of level 17 people and a level 1 pre-promote join you, so you might want to aim for your main squad to be at around 15-16, which it probably will n...")
• 20:15, 16 January 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Vaporum (Created page with "* Check your controls and rebind as necessary until you find something comfortable. Movement is super important and a bad move can send you into a pit or cornered with enemies chopping you to bits. Make sure you have it clear in your mind which keys are for strafe and which are for turning. * Choosing your Exo Rig is important and you are stuck with that choice for the rest of the game. A quick overview of the rigs: ** Combat: This turns you into a hit and run type, you...")
• 20:07, 16 January 2023 User account Antoids talk contribs was created by Ahobday talk contribs
• 09:14, 3 January 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Weird West (Created page with "* If you are stealthed your companions cannot be detected so you don't need to worry about them * You play like 5 characters across the course of the game but on the same map. So if you didn't go to an area on one character you can with another * You can recruit companions that previous versions of the player character had. They will still be carrying everything you left them with. Metagame with that as you will * They tried to set the game up like divinity original...")
• 15:19, 2 January 2023 Ahobday talk contribs created page Fuga: Melodies of Steel (Created page with "* In order to get the True Ending, Britz must survive an encounter at the end of Chapter 11. In order to achieve this (avoiding spoilers) he must have at least Level 2 Affinity with each other character on the Tanaris. This must be achieved prior to Chapter 11 or you'll miss out. Category:Games")
• 15:46, 26 December 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Card Shark (Created page with "* Some actions can be performed slower to give you more time to look at cards without triggering suspicion. An example of this would be pouring wine, which raises their hand slower but gives you more time overall. * Depending on the level your goal can be accomplished in a single hand if you can bet the opponent's entire purse on one throw. For multiple-hand tricks where the second hand is much harder (and slower) than the first to pull off you can sometimes bypass the...")
• 11:43, 21 December 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Chained Echoes (Created page with "* Check your overdrive bar constantly to not overheat. Use skills that become yellow/orange to reduce progress into overheating. And switch when needed. * Having 10+ snacks and angel wings early on will help you in a pinch. * SELL YOUR LOOT. FOR DEALS. * Use LT for xbox controllers during combat to enter speed up mode. L button on keyboards. There are two versions. >> = fast, >>> = fastest. And base mode which makes the speed normal. You can see this in the top left...")
• 21:25, 18 December 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page ElecHead (Created page with "Aside from the initial head throwing chip, the game is possible to 100% without any other upgrades. There is a secret upgrade that is very obtuse to find, but it's completely optional. With that exception, every other collectible is visually hinted at how to collect or from adapting a previous rooms strategy. Category:Games")
• 14:40, 13 December 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Parkitect (Created page with "* Building decorations around rides really matters, visitors care about this and investing in decoration tends to pay for itself by raising ride decoration ratings so you can charge more * The missions are fun and you should try them. there's a few missions where you start off with some prebuilt stuff, it's usually best to just delete this, especially elevator rides * Visitors like to be kept out of the rain. covering paths helps a lot, having a covered food court with...")
• 16:32, 10 December 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Avernum 3: Ruined World (Created page with "* This version has Traits, which are extra bonuses for your characters, take your time in choosing and plan them around the character you want to build. For example, I have 4 levels of Swordmage on my dedicated Mage so I can equip heavy armor and still cast spells. The health and mana traits are useful since at late game they end up being better than points in Endurance. * The Junk Bag is your friend, it's "unlimited" item storage that's available at all times. No need...")
• 17:16, 9 December 2022 User account Xander77 talk contribs was created by Ahobday talk contribs
• 15:38, 9 December 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Ghost Song (Created page with "* There are tons of optional bosses and side quests you can do. Many of them you will encounter as you do the game's main mission. * The "main mission" is broken up into 5 parts and while you can do them in any order it helps to do Green and Blue in that order (they both are near abilities that make navigating substantially easier) * Once you pick up a ship part, the game saves, fast travel won't work, and a bunch of enemies activate along your path home. If you just...")
• 15:35, 9 December 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Sniper Elite 5 (Created page with "* Keep an eye out for Crowbars, Bolt Cutters, and Satchel Charges. They can help achieve objectives, open alternate paths, and open item caches. Crowbars and Bolt Cutters have unlimited uses in the mission where you find them. * When aiming down the sights, enemies with exclamation points over their heads will hear your shot. * Flare guns are rare and can be used to call down artillery bombardments over a small area. * After tagging an enemy with the binoculars, keep...")
• 10:22, 29 November 2022 User account Oldskool talk contribs was created by Ahobday talk contribs
• 12:41, 21 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Created page with "* You can freely move as many times as you want and after any action, except for firing your weapon normally (ie. left trigger). Try to make it one of the last things you do on a given turn since you may end up realizing you're able to sneak in another dash attack or shuffle your characters for group buffs or use them for team jumps. * Using a pipe, jumping off a ledge or using a spring pad essentially resets your movement and gives a small radius you can move around in...")
• 14:41, 20 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Tactics Ogre: Reborn (Created page with "* The WORLD system unlocks after you beat the game, which allows you to return to previous points in the story and make different choices. This means that missables are few and far between, as most things can be redone with a better result at the expense of time. However, if you want to make sure you have access to the most stuff as you progress, make sure you're checking the Warren Report Talk section and reading new entries when they come up. Some topics unlock new sid...")
• 10:03, 18 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Lunistice (Created page with "* You can turn on a highlighted player shadow in the Settings. * Jump + Attack at the same time will perform a high jump, this can be performed as part of your double jump as well. Category:Games")
• 16:21, 14 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (Created page with "* You can make infinite money via crafting. In my experience specifically with the 2 handed swords. You don't even need to make the grade 5 swords which require a rare crafting material. Its a bit of an effort at the start because you will have to make swords just to smelt them to unlock more recipes but when you can make like 8 swords that sell for 30k a pop and hit the next city to sell more of them its free real estate. I didn't really push the limits but having a mil...")
• 16:19, 14 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Scorn (Created page with "* The game's main appeal is an extremely detailed and unique art style that shifts between Geiger and Beksinski. The puzzles are pretty average and the combat is generally terrible. The game's fairly divisive, but if the art is compelling to you and you can avoid getting bogged down in the combat, especially in Act 3, it can still be a decent time. Set your expectations accordingly, though. It's about exploring the unique environment and body horror, but it's not really...")
• 16:16, 14 November 2022 User account Mescal talk contribs was created by Ahobday talk contribs (Requested on Something Awful forums)
• 21:48, 11 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs blocked Contrib talk contribs with an expiration time of indefinite (account creation disabled, autoblock disabled) (Changing to a new user system where each contributor gets their own account)
• 21:39, 11 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Potionomics (Created page with "* The End Turn button will always display the exact number of turns you will lose, if the customer is going to remove additional turns it will update to reflect that total. No maths required. * With Customer Requests, pay attention to not only the potion quality requested but the sensations needed (i.e. good taste, good looks). These are the minimum requirements. * If you need to buy ingredients to fulfill a customer request then you're likely to lose money on it, only...")
• 19:59, 10 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Sonic Frontiers (Created page with "* The game doesn't describe the parry very well. You just have to hold down the bumpers and Sonic will parry the next attack that hits him, no timing required. Category:Games")
• 14:35, 6 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Created page with "* Berries put into the bank in the Ant Kingdom generate interest, compounding about every half hour of game time. Investing early and often is extremely worth your while. * Crystal Berries are eventually spent at a secret shop. There are enough Crystal Berries in the game to buy everything in that shop, so don't worry about wasting them. * The only missables attached to the Hard Mode medal are the achievements for defeating chapter bosses with it equipped. The medals A...")
• 14:33, 6 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Deep Rock Galactic (Created page with "* Randoms in multiplayer are extremely chill and friendly to newbies, don't hesitate to join or host games * For solo play your robo buddy is extremely powerful, just ping on anything you want it to mine/carry/shoot/illuminate * Ping minerals you can't reach, big baddies, mushROOOMS or anything else you think the team should know about * The 4 classes each have complimentary abilities that help each other out and make positive vibes ** As Scout, always be lighting up...")
• 14:28, 6 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page SIGNALIS (Created page with "* Use your shock sticks because you're going to find a lot of them. Category:Games")
• 10:12, 1 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach (Created page with "* Sometimes when you're told to do something, you'll only be told the details once, and the game doesn't record those details anywhere to check later. So pay attention. * Security bots, unlike the animatronics, don't care how much noise you make. * Cleaning bots will sound an alarm if you get too close to them. * There'll often be a save point somewhere, and unless you want to replay long stretches you should save often. * It's good to always be aware of what hiding...")
• 09:56, 1 November 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Stray (Created page with "* Don’t worry about collectibles until you reach a chapter called The Slums- just play through the first few chapters, as there is nothing to collect. * Even if you do miss something in a chapter, you can go back to the chapter later if you need to. * There are a certain amount of memories to collect in each chapter after the one called The Flat. For each chapter there are: ** The Flat: 1 ** The Slums: 7 ** The Rooftops: 3 ** Dead end: 3 ** The Sewers: 2 ** Antvill...")
• 14:54, 24 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page The Caligula Effect 2 (Created page with "* Kii's shop sells character exclusive stigmas but also Supremacy (which boosts buffs) and Inferiority Complex (which boosts debuffs) * Equip protagonist-exclusive stigmas; they typically improve your attacks and dreadnought+ is a game changer. * Everyone's roles (Support, Attacker, Tank, Debuffer, etc.) are listed in the status menu. * Ryuto and Kiriko (and to a lesser extent, Shota) are game-breakers. * Timing is everything, especially when using counter moves. *...")
• 14:53, 24 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page The Caligula Effect: Overdose (Created page with "* The personality test at the start is deciding your stats. * Timing is everything, especially when using counter moves. * Don't touch Eiji's character episodes until you've finished Ayana's. Starting Eiji's too early can lock you out of doing Ayana's. * When you're offered a chance to go through a mysterious door and meet the musicians; take it. * Finish Eiji's character episodes before going to Landmark Tower. * Before you enter the final boss fight, there's a ch...")
• 16:05, 22 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Hunt: Showdown (Created page with "* Much like many Battle Royale games Hunt is a stealth game more than anything. The best perks, guns, consumables, and so on aren't going to do anything for you if you get noticed first and shot in the back. That doesn't mean that you need to crouchwalk across the map, but it does mean that you should only shoot your gun when you absolutely have to, and try to avoid deep water (especially with the tentacle swarm demon), wounded horses, chickens, etc. * in the reverse, t...")
• 16:04, 22 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (Created page with "* There are multiple endings. After finishing the game for the first time, you can replay it and optionally skip all the dialog from previous playthroughs. * In the puzzles, sometimes you have to click multiple times on the same object/surface to get different or definitive answers. * The way you interact with another person to show him an object is to go to the room he/she is, open the item view and click the "Search" button. The other character will tell you his/her...")
• 14:08, 13 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Grounded (Created page with "* Practice blocking. Make yourself a Weevil Shield and just get used to stopping your attacks when you see a wind up from a bug and holding your shield up. You take way, way less damage, and it'll also start getting you used to parrying eventually as you'll occasionally hit one that'll teach you the timings slowly. * Get in the habit of exhausting your stamina completely when running around. Not sure if you've run into any yet but there's a Mutation for doing specific...")
• 10:21, 7 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Fallout 76 (Created page with "* You cannot really lock yourself out of anything. * Pistols are not really supported as a realistic option beyond the early game due to a lack of empowering abilities. Category:Games")
• 07:54, 5 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Gloomhaven (Created page with "* The game isn’t lying when it calls Spellweaver and Mindthief hard. They're very powerful, Weaver especially, but extremely unforgiving. * The best way to unlock other classes is retiring characters, so consider picking a personal goal you can reach easily. * Decide early if you’re noble heroes or greedy assholes and go all in on it. Like a lot of games with a morality system, all the good rewards are at the extreme ends and you miss out on a lot of benefits by tr...")
• 07:53, 5 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page They Are Billions (Created page with "* This is a very macro game. Your constant cycle of upgrades is going to be food > housing > food > housing. You need bodies and gold for good soldiers so don't let the houses fall by the wayside. Any resources that aren't used are wasted once you hit the cap (until you unlock the market) so don't be afraid to spend it. * Early on when walls are expensive it's fine to set one archer on a patrol path between two hard terrain points to serve as a wall. If you make a squar...")
• 07:52, 5 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page The Age of Decadence (Created page with "* Save your level ups. The game is reliant on hard skill checks for a lot of quests and options and having a few points to spend when you need them will save your life. * Don't get into combat if you can help it unless you have a combat-focused character. Most characters will get into a fight or two, max, and these will probably be hard and frustrating enough - if you pick an optional fight make sure you've thought through your decision. Category:Games")
• 09:13, 3 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (Created page with "* Flash Guard is incredibly overpowered. Not only does it negate damage from any source, it buffs your damage. You can even re-guard during a longer attack like a flamethrower. * Side quests listed as "short" need to be done immediately or they'll fail. Those and "people entries" in the Journal are the only missable content in game. * Creating a save file when you hit a restore point (telegraphed boss fight) will save you from progressing too far and failing, but there...")
• 11:03, 1 October 2022 Ahobday talk contribs created page Backworlds (Created page with "* You don't need to finish each puzzle to finish the game / make progress, if something's not clicking there's nothing stopping you from moving on (after the short and pretty straightforward intro/tutorial) * The story is extremely minimal / light. Don't push through the puzzle gameplay of you're not enjoying it - there is only more puzzle gameplay * The white / colourless puzzles are end-game content * After the introduction there are no hints / instructions (or they...")