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ASMR Video Game Dude. *Hey, you look nice today, I'm going to whisper the step by step process of playing this game with exaggerated assonance and glopping.* Re: The Mickey game, the Minnie Mouse second character thing actually looks like an interesting innovation. I know you're joking but that sounds like a channel that could actually get a following. Would likely need to swap dude with chick, but yeah, scarily viable.

ASMR Video Game Dude. *Hey, you look nice today, I'm going to whisper the step by step process of playing this game with exaggerated assonance and glopping.* Re: The Mickey game, the Minnie Mouse second character thing actually looks like an interesting innovation.

"We're not responsible for our actions, we're only doing it because someone else told us to." That's begging for a Godwin.

One of my early frustrations with Bloodborne was that you don't get your first Insight until you meet the first boss (or find a madman's skull). Having to go through so much of the game without even opening up the most basic levelling did leave me feeling like I was making no progress. I think 1 Insight (to activate the doll) should have been available somewhere more accessible, maybe a messenger in the hunter's dream offering up a skull or some such? Once you are able to start levelling you get the feeling of progress, even if it isn't all that impactful, which will keep you playing until the real game changer (you gittin gud) happens.

I think this is the most wonderfully paced game I've ever played. Not sure where to head next. But I can't wait to go there.

I don't mind Jim. Not familiar with Angry Joe. If you mean the Franklin/Boogie creature. His angry persona pisses me right off. Jim usually has something worthwhile to say and his and is normally controlled or focussed. Boogie/Franklin on the other hand is just a frothing ball of impotent rage that makes little sense to me. That said, he's very popular so what do I know?

If you say those words one more time he will appear.

I see.

They take 30% of Bethesda's sales currently for hosting and distributing. They used to take 30% of mod revenue too, but that was 30% of nothing.

Congrats!

Is this in the wrong place? Or have I missed something?

Yeah, hosting, distributing, money handling etc. definitely mean they should get a share. ~30% is the norm for digital distributors. Bethesda took an eye watering amount of the remainder, especially when you consider that they have already been paid for the base game. That said, publishers of base games do deserve a cut, since the mods are being sold off the back of their IP. With no Bethesda and no Skyrim, there would be no mod sales. However, that share should be small (~10% maybe 20% of net revenue imho) given that this is essentially free money. Essentially, for a £1 mod, I think the modder should walk away with at least 50p. The minimum threshold I'm also fine with. It's standard in distribution deals, otherwise your transaction fees and associated costs end up wiping out any profit.

Hahaha. Wow. That is pretty damned mental.

Beat first time. Burned about 15 bloodvials due to panicking and sloppy mistakes (it was half one in the morning) but otherwise, found it a bit... Easy. I think I've settled into the groove on this game.

I am developing a bit of a specialist tea fetish... Is there a way to resize? Or will it happen automagically?

I'm currently watching spoiler vids up to where I have played. (To make sure I haven't missed things). I am really, irrationally annoyed at the number of people who cannot pronounce "Gascoigne". Tell all whom you meet. It is "Gas" then "Coin". Gascoin, Gascoigne. Like a coin, made of gas. Gas. Flipping. Coin. Not Gas Cone, Gas Con, Gas Kony, Gas Kanye, or any of the other variations that I'm hearing.

Day late, dollar short. I kid, I kid. Cheers Ethan. Luckily nothing spoiled for me.

Yeah, I'm on track for her quest. As for the three special items... P.S. You didn't close your spoiler tags. OMG dramaaaaaagh!

I wanted the prequels to focus more on the trade negotiations and eventual blockade of Naboo. What would the economic impact be on the average Naboonian? Would it push up the cost of groceries? If Naboo were to enter a recession, would it have lead to an end of the monarchy and the establishment of the Republic of Naboo so that more satisfactory taxation could be agreed with the Trade Federation? If so, would the removal of the monarchy, and the recent "troubles" with the Trade Federation lead to a reduction in tourism revenue thus worsening the economic crisis rather than alleviating it? Naboo looked to be a very wealthy planet, what was the source of that wealth? Was it some natural resource used for fuel or technology? Or are they a financial hub like London? The geo-political aspects of Naboo and their political/economic situation is way more interesting than some monks with laser swords and robots with remarkably flimsy joints.

Highly Polished.

Found her!

Yes! Ass-Bro-Hood "sic 'em" powers were great!

I insist that I am referred to by my official rank of General British henceforth.

I thought that as soon as I wrote it.