Gaming updates

[yendi]

1. Kingdom of Loathing: Since I took my hiatus, KOL started doing yearly rewards for standard ascensions (with limited access to old content while in Ronin, similar to the way M:TG runs things). So I've now completed my first standard (as in, not hardcore or a challenge path) ascension since maybe 2010? It's fascinating, because things like pulling items from Hangks are so not on my radar, it's harder than HC is. But I'm enjoying it, and will be doing all six standard paths (and then doing each in HC, since there are separate yearly rewards there).

2. Marvel Puzzle Quest: They just introduced a Champions mechanic for maxed-out characters, and I'm liking it so far (even if its cost me all my spare ISO-8). Once a character's a champion, you can rejigger their powers at any time (which means that for Black Panther, for example, I was able to finally get him to five levels in his best power without waiting for that last cover), and each cover you use to level them once they're a champion gets you a prize. I snagged Legendary tokens that in turn got me Nick Fury, Jean Grey, and Professor X covers today, and my Fury is finally strong enough that he was able to win the Legendary mission today (which then got me a 4* Deadpool). So yeah, really enjoying it, and now I have a lot more incentive to scrap for ISO again.

3. Neko Atsume: I have pictures of every cat but Sassy Fran. Dammit.

4. Plants vs Zombies 2. I'm at level 27 on Vasebreaker Endless. Woohoo! I basically just play Vasebreaker and the daily challenge. I still haven't won the actual "game." If they ever offer I, Zombie for PvZ2, though, I'm totally there.

5. Lara Croft Go. I beat both the original levels and the expansion, which means I could delete it from my iPad. As with The Room 3, this is an amazing puzzle game, but at over a gig of space, took up too much room to keep on the device permanently. But I highly recommend it if you've got some spare iTunes credit.

6. Disgaea 5: Haven't had a chance to play on the PS4 in ages, alas, but I'm about 3/5 of the way through the main game, and loving it.

Comments

[rosefox]

Sassy Fran only eats sashimi.

[yendi]

Gah! I tried that for about three days straight, then finally switched to Frisky Bits. I'll switch back and start hoping.

[thornsilver]

Do you know how to get the latest cat on Neko Atsume to come out? I tried all the toys and it never shows up, so I don't even know what it likes. :(

[yendi]

I've only had one visit, and that was using the snowy pillow.

[thornsilver]

Hm... I think I tried that before, but it has been suggested that the pillow has to be outside the house for it to work... I am going to try again.

[yendi]

Mine was definitely outside when the cat came, fwiw.

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

Totally feel you on Lara Croft Go.

Really fun, really smart... but it's a big game... so once you've beaten it it has to go. Maybe if the game was bigger and had more levels and even more of a story I'd keep it forever despite the size.

[yendi]

*nod* I assume they'll release at least one or two more chapters (as they did with Hitman Go), and I'll reinstall it then.

[cheshyre]

Are you still playing Marvel Puzzle Quest?
I just started earlier this week for the Civil War event, and was wondering if you were in an alliance and if it's open to newbies?

[yendi]

I am both still playing, and in an alliance that I co-run with ckd. Although we're technically full, we've got at least one member who hasn't been in in nearly three weeks, so should be able to get you a spot. What you're name in-game?

[cheshyre]

I'm Cheshyre

[yendi]

Alas, it looks like there's no way to add you without you applying. If you search for "Blue Sharks" and check the "show private alliances" box, you should be able to do that, though.

[yendi]

And you're in! Sorry for the confusion - it didn't give any notification on our end, so had to dig to find the request.

[yendi]

Okay, there's a spot -- do a search for "Blue Sharks" and you should be good to go.

[yendi]

(Oh, and it's a private alliance, so make sure to check that box when searching.)