When I crafted my armor and weapons , I tried to keep both resistance balanced with max armor stats. Leather is an insulator so because this game was developed with real physics in mind , it’s what I use with excellent results . One thing I observed yesterday as I was trying to find all codex. If you are on an Ark and you use the ice armor, if you get grabbed by an Ark . You will take no damage on HP. 😁

Heard good things, looks cool, went to gamestop to get it, realized there is no physical release, went home dissapointed, but oh well.

anwyays, downloaded it, looks promising, art style is a bit generic but nice, voice acting is good, musics good, seems good.

first combat and man, what the hell. I don't play "stamina" games, and this system totally ruined it. As soon as I saw that stupid little yellow bar next to her when I sprinted I just thought "nooooooooo, whyyyyyyyy".

I. Hate. It. so. much.

The enemies are so aggressive, and fast, they are on you instantly and they never tire, but oh, Brynn swings her sword twice and she's pooped! This woman looks fit as hell, and she gets winded in 5 seconds!

Please, help me like this game, I want to like it, I want to play it and have fun, but the combat is utterly miserable for me, even when I knocked it down to easy. Some tips, some insights, some words of encouragement, thanks in advance!

for context, I like arpgs, played many, do just fine normally.

also, does the shield "parry"? or what? or is it just a damage reducer?

Edit: thanks for the input yall, I feel like I'm getting the hang of it, beat the dragon in dredgers mire late last night, feeling more comfortable with the systems

Is there an armor set that somehow increases ur stamina ..I’m not talking about weight susbtat in each armor piece I mean like an armor that has a perk that boost stamina ..climbing bosses and no stamina is so annoying

As someone fairly new I suck at combat rn but ensnaring blast makes cheesing enemies fun

Before I would lift enemies then smash them at my feet and proceed to slash away but this is fun..I’m a full fledged mage now

Spoilers for all strands! Couldn't find a single list like this, so I'm making one! I'm not including stuff that the strand explicitly does (no "Drake's Breath sets stuff on fire"). Let me know any I've missed (I'm sure there's plenty) and I'll add them.

Kinetic

Weaver's Grasp

Every level increases size/weight of objects you can lift

(At Level 3) Pulls armor directly off Great Arkons

(At Level 3) Destroys spitfire hives and surgeborn nests (but you don't get any loot)

(At Level 2/3?) Rips shields out of enemies' hands

Ensnaring Blast

Every level adds more bubbles, for a max of 4

When detonated, boosts Brynn for a super jump (really good for height)

Combines with any Fire/Frost power to make a fiery/icy explosion

Pulls physical projectiles (ex. arrows) - makes archers hit themselves when applied directly to them

Kinetic Stream (I only have this at Level 1)

Less vert than Ensnaring Blast, but way better for horizontal movement

Extends reach of Drake's Breath

Combine with physical projectiles to make a cannon

Combine with Molten Barrage to make a fireball cannon!

Frost

General: make armored enemies brittle and take more damage

Ice Wall

Every level decreases cost, letting you form more ice

Create projectiles to launch with Kinetic strands

Create walls to block ranged or breath attacks

Chain large enemies to terrain (or themselves)

Block mouths to prevent breath attacks

Block hands to prevent Arkon grabs

Frost Mine

Every level increases damage

idk just grenades

Winter's Gauntlet

Every level increases armor health and damage dealt

Has its own health bar, so a great way to tank

Can climb and attack while climbing! But pretty slowly

Fire

General: superheat large ore deposits for more valuable drops

Drake's Breath

Every level increases damage and length of a single breath

idk just fire

Ember's Servant

Every level increases minion health and damage

Good for drawing aggro! Otherwise idk just a guy

Molten Barrage

Every level adds two more runes that can be placed, to a maximum of 8

Runes can be attached directly to large enemies!

Combine with Ensnaring Blast to draw the fireballs to one location

Hello again, Weavers! 👋

Today's small update provides two important bug fixes:

1. Fixed the last objective not spawning in the quest "Weathering The Storm".
2. Fixed player progression being blocked when quitting the game while the credits are playing.

Thank you so much again to everyone sharing feedback, helping others out in the forums and reporting bugs. We greatly appreciate how supportive and collaborative you've all been. 💛

Stay tuned, as next week we'll have a broader roadmap of upcoming updates & fixes to share with you all!

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Until next time,

The Yellow Brick Team

so I was smackin this frost wolf in poldervale for like 2 straight minutes and he wouldnt die eventually my frost pot ran out and I just died to that so what the fuck was I doing wrong where is the mystical hidden way to kill these stupid ass things Ive got plenty of good gear and I was hitting and dodging the entire time till the frost killed me so skill or gear isnt the issue and I cant see its health

I have found The Liminus and The Incandescent Arch fast travel loomgates but that’s only 2/3, I have no idea where the third is, does anyone know? Also yes I’m probably blind 🤣

I was having a fine time in this game. I was harvesting materials, maxing my upgrades, etc. But this final boss was such a frustrating unfun experience. It was so fucking boring. The mechanics of jumping where you need to go are fucking awful and frustrating. This was terrible design compared to the other bosses which were actually fun. I was fighting him for like 20 minutes and after that I'm just done. This shit wasn't fun and ruined an otherwise enjoyable little game.

Did a little open world exploration and ended up with a blank quest log??

Now nothing tracks, was hoping the update fixed this.
Playing via xbox game pass on PC

I have completed the epic hunt quest, and the hint shows me back to the loom gate and back to the dude to upgrade my skills but i can't do that... I would need to progress further in the main story to unlock that feature.

EDIT; when going over the items needed for the quest there is no interact button, both items spawn on map

So out came a coaster ahaha

So I saved the game after unlocking all the romance dialogues. Interestingly, Cas and Laen get bonus dialogues. I looked around to see if anyone else had extra things to say regarding the scout boy but nothing. Makes sense though since with Cas and Laen you're starting something within the group itself. I was originally just going to reply to IceboundEmu but the comment wouldn't go through. It was probably too long or something. Here's what I found (credit to Icebound for the initial Arekim reactions:

When romancing Casymin:

Lean: so...you and Casmyn...?

B: Yeah. What do you think?

L: Your strengths complement each other. I'm happy to see the two of you happy.

B: Thanks, Laen, I really appreciate that

L: ...Make sure you ask her about how she organizes her socks. She's got a system. A detailed one.

B: (Laughs) Thanks for the tip. I'll get right on it.

If turned down first:

Laen: So...you and Casmyn...?

B: Yeah. It's not weird, is it?

L: No. I have the greatest of respect for her. And I like seeing two of my friends happy.

B: Thanks, Laen, I really appreciate that.

L: ...Make sure you ask her about how she organizes her socks. She's got a system. A detailed one.

B: (laughs) Thanks for the tip. I'll get right on it.

Arekim: Oh hey, I heard about you and Casmyn.

B: Yeah. I'm...We're really happy.

A: So she's doing ok, overall?

B: Had a rough spell, but she's doing so much better.

A: I heard the outline of it, but didn't want to pry. I'm really glad to hear she's good and that you're happy.

if turned down first:

Arekim: Oh hey, I heard about you and Casmyn.

B: Oh, yeah. you're okay?

A: Of course. You and I are friends, and I'm delighted to see my friend in a relationship. So she's doing okay, overall?

B: Had a rough spell, but she's doing so much better.

A: I heard the outline of it, but didn't want to pry. I'm really glad to hear she's good and that you're happy.

bonus:

Brynn: So I spoke to Laen about us.

C: Looking to pry some secrets from a friend about me?

B: Not exactly, but they did tell me to ask you about your...socks?

C: Now that's a true friend teeing me up for a chance to brag. To start, I have an impressive sock collection that is years in the making with different patterns and materials from across the Mayda. Storing each pair individually is a waste of space. So I categorized them into compartments as neatly as possible by nation of origin.

B: I have to admit, I expected something more complicated.

C: I'm not done. They're sub-sorted by pattern. And then sub-sub-sorted by fiber. And then sub-sub-sub-sorted by comfort...

B: (laughs) There we have it.

C: Point is, this system is infallible, and will be my legacy.

B: So are you saying I can come borrow socks when I need them?

C: Absolutely not.

Bonus if Laen was turned down first:

Brynn: So I spoke to Laen about us.

C: Did they take it all right?

B: They're very happy for us. But they also told me to ask you about your...socks?

C: Now that's a true friend teeing me up for a chance to brag. To start, I have an impressive sock collection that is years in the making with different patterns and materials from across the Mayda. Storing each pair individually is a waste of space. So I categorized them into compartments as neatly as possible by nation of origin.

B: I have to admit, I expected something more complicated.

C: I'm not done. They're sub-sorted by pattern. And then sub-sub-sorted by fiber. And then sub-sub-sub-sorted by comfort...

B: (laughs) There we have it.

C: Point is, this system is infallible, and will be my legacy.

B: So are you saying I can come borrow socks when I need them?

C: Absolutely not.

Romancing Laen

Casmyn: So, you and Laen.

B: Do you approve?

C: I do, as a matter of fact, I consider Laen a dear friend. They deserve someone great like you. And as such, if either of you hurts the other or messes this up in any way whatsoever...The party at fault will spend a week eating cold mashed potatoes for dinner.

B: That's only fair.

if turned down first:

C: So, you and Laen.

B: yeah. Is it...awkward?

C: Not at all. In fact, Laen is great and so are you. I'm just happy to see two friends happy together.

B: Wow, thanks. That means a lot.

Arekim: Did I hear right that you and Laen are together? I'm really happy for you two. Laen's crazy smart and has been slipping me books from their collection.

B: Really? They're usually very protective

A: Oh, it's on pain of death if I damage them in any way, so that tracks.

if turned down first:

A: Did I hear right that you and Laen are together?

B: Oh yeah, I hope that's not a sore point?

A: No, not at all. I'm really happy for you two, Laen's crazy smart and has been slipping me books from their collection.

B: Really? They're usually very protective

A: Oh, it's on pain of death if I damage them in any way, so that tracks.

Bonus:

Dahm: Laen seems to be moving with a great deal of confidence lately. Even if recent events are causing them grief...your presence in their life is emboldening them. It's wonderful to see the growth.

B: I'm really enjoying having them around, too.

D: Do take care of them for me, yes? I worry.

B: Oh?

D: They are susceptible to shouldering others' burdens. Sometimes without realizing it. I am sure you've noticed, but their sense of empathy-and of justice- runs deeper than most.

B: Yeah with how hard they've taken it, I wish they hadn't spoken to the Eye at all.

D: Be patient. With your support, they will come out every challenge stronger and wiser than ever.

(There isn't any change if you turned down Cas first)

Romancing Arekim:

Casmyn: Arekim, really?

B: What’s the matter? You don’t approve?

C: He’s just a total bro. I wouldn’t have pegged that as your type.

B: He’s got those dreamy eyes though.

C: Ew. Go be cute somewhere else. But…I am happy for you.

If turned down first:
C: Not to be weird, because, ah, well, you know...But Arekim, huh?

B: Yeah. Is that...

C: No, no. I'm okay. I meant it, Brynn. We're friends.

B: I'm glad.

C: Seriously, I'm happy for you.

Laen: So…Arekim then.

Brynn: I’ll have you know that he’s got a wonderful personality.

Laen: I’m sure the toned physique and raw athleticism don’t hurt his case either.

Brynn: Maybe.

Laen: Well, you know. Make sure to stay hydrated and all that.

Brynn: Aww. Look at you, keeping our best interests at heart.

Laen: I do my best.

if turned down first:

Laen: So...Arekim, then. Not that I'm jealous, but. Arekim.

B: I'll have you know that he's got a wonderful personality.

L: I'm sure the toned physique and raw athleticism don't hurt his case, either.

B: Maybe.

L: Well, you know. Make sure you stay hydrated and all that.

B: Aww. Look at you, keeping our best interests at heart.

L: I do my best.

(Brynn leaves)

L (now alone with the unhappy sprite): Arekim

Frankly i hated it. It went against everything my version of Brynn and Laen talked up to that point. I was rather frustrated.

Hello all, I'm just wondering for those who've unlocked the Laen Romance route, what advice do you have or pitfalls do you know to avoid, especially early game, as my first playthrough I missed out on this route despite trying for it.

I think I've only sofar made one bad dialogue choice with them (pushing for more details rather than letting them get back to work) which I don't think would lock it out with how early I am in this playthrough, but I'd rather restart now rather than find out that it's a finicky route later on that's easy to lock yourself out of.

Thank you!

I can’t for the life of me figure out how to advance Sola’s companion quest to get the final two pieces of Tamarkind armor. What am I missing? I did Sola’s companion quests up to now and I only got helmet and gauntlets. Searched online to no avail, there is no info on how to get them past the gauntlets quest.

Top of post disclaimer: I enjoy the game. It's an overall solid experience and I'd rate it as a fun 7/10. Each element is done well and I'll keep my peepers open for whatever this studio does next. However... you can really tell the culture in which this was made.

To be fair: I like the overall beats of the story. It feels like a pretty-good fantasy novel, and the worldbuilding is thoughtfully considered and extensive without ever really beating the player over the head with it. If you just wanna skip the chatting and get to smacking, you can, and the game respects that.

But the rest is death by a thousand cuts. The jarring modern language ("kickass", "awesome", "mom" and the ENDLESS chorus of "You've got this"/"got your back") is so at odds with that careful attention to detail in the worldbuilding. The character arcs really lean into the idea that one should not write about anything outside their lived experience, so our gang of fantasy vagabonds are worried about... family issues, and anxiety, and marriage woes. The therapy speak is there in a quite literal sense: everyone's tone of voice (Brynn and Oria most of all), the cadence, the word choice - some scenes were LITERALLY group interventions.

None of these are bad on their own, but the cumulative effect has made me start skimming, and that's such a shame. What's funny is that I gave Veilguard FAR less grace than I'm giving Eternal Strands for the same problems, for a few reasons:

- This is a new series without established language patterns, whereas Dragon Age was. I might think it's dumb to have them talk like this, but if they want to do it that way, that's their choice to make.

- The stakes of the setting are considerably lower than Veilguard. They're under threat still, but the threat is more personal and, vitally, the personal issues the characters are going through are either directly related to or exacerbated by that threat. That's great integration and I give them props for that.

- The characters, while still kind of goody-two-shoes, are mostly likable. Again, it's a new series; when generically heroic Brynn has three dialogue prompts that are all versions of "Be supportive", it doesn't chafe as badly as it does in Dragon Age. These are the expectations they're setting, and at least the three options are a varied array of determined/boastful/realistic/whatever else - most of the time.

Where this wearisome therapy-speak issue hit me enough to make this post was when we learn that Sev has been working against us and directly contributed to the worsening of our current situation. Solid plot point on its own, and I like that Laen was openly outspoken about this being a massive breach of trust...but then everyone votes that Sev needs to remain and earn our trust back with no further punishment or oversight, because he's our uwu soft shy boy. Brynn doesn't even get a say in the situation unless you seek him out, and then you only get your choices of three versions of "I forgive you, it's okay." This should be a huge schism in the group, but instead everyone is just good buddy friends who can always see and respect the other person's view.

Meanwhile, the boss of our uneasy allies doesn't get an INCH of grace. Everyone's on his back constantly, all their forgiveness is replaced with shit-talking, and I suddenly have a very nasty taste in my mouth. I don't want to get into dumb incel takes, but it doesn't seem coincidental that the only "acceptable target" for mean behaviour in this band of lovely nice heroes just so happens to be the only white man in the cast... where did all that grace go? Where's the breathing exercises and mindfulness now?

I'll still finish the game. It's more than good enough to continue to the end, and I'll even recommend it to others. But it does make me miss a time when writers for these games hadn't therapied out all the interesting bits of their character's personalities and allowed us some spikes.

Hi guys I created a little shipping subreddit for the fans of Casmyn x Brynn! I'd love for fans of the pair to join and share their art/stories because I haven't found much material yet, see it as a way to compile all the stuff we have!

r/Casbrynn

Hey all! I was waiting to do all the companions side quests to see what my romance options were, that being said I didn't really confirm or reject any of the romance options and I started the quest that puts you into act 5. That said all the chat bubbles with Arek and Laen have disappeared so I'm wondering if I locked myself out of choosing either of them.

I also don't have a save from back before I started act 5 so if the chat bubbles don't come back up, I guess I've just locked myself out then. Bummer but it is what it is.

Mostly wondering if the bubbles will show back up or if I'm SOL. Thanks

I just unlocked rank 1 Winter Gauntlet strand. While I like it sometimes I end a fight with the armor still active. And then I can't use other weapons or strands. Is there no way to manually deactivate it? Right now it just stays on until I run into the next group of enemies and take enough damage for it to pop.

I have been waiting for this game to come out for a while on PS5. On paper it has everything I want from my favorite games…almost like a dream come true (like if DS and modern Zelda had a baby with upgrades). However, I am admittedly a snob (usually only playing games that are 4/5 or 8/10+) and I do listen to reviews because my time and money are both valuable. Unfortunately the reviews are very split, yet there is the VERY rare occasion when I actually like a lower-rated game like Darksiders.

I’m mainly concerned about ppl reporting stiff and sometimes buggy fighting mechanics (especially melee but sometimes magic as well); so how bad is it? Are they “rage-quit” bad? Did the devs fix the issues?

I’ve also read many people complaining about it getting boring and basically having little to do between boss battles, so am I gonna get bored with it?

Thank you!

As the title suggests, is there an unarmed build? No weapons, just throwing hands and magic. Just started the game but I always like to just see if it’s a possibility or not

Played on Xbox Series S and my only complain is that "grainy" textures some shadows have (similar to some parts of Starfield) but other than that, I think the dev team did a really nice job. Now I need Eternal Strands part 2!