Little personal things you do in games that don't really affect the story?

Big Boss · February 11, 2016, 07:11:32 PM

I didn't really know how to put it as a title but I'm gonna use my own as an example.

On my current playthrough of Skyrim, my Follower was Golldir, some dude I helped out in a ruin full of Draugurs. Turned out to be a real stand up dude, so me and him traveled all across Skyrim having real Danger-Zone adventures.

Unfortunately, at Goldenglow Estate, shortly after pilfering the mansion for all its worth, a fucking Frost Dragon swooped down and murdered him. I kicked the dragon's ass, avenging my friend's untimely demise.

My mission was to burn only three of the beehives, but I decided that my fallen companion deserved a great fire so (after some difficulty) I hoisted him up on top of the centermost beehive and set them all ablaze, a fine farewell to my bro Golldir. I'll see him in Sovngarde one day.

Zonda · February 11, 2016, 07:15:04 PM

On Halo CE, I normally drive all the Marines into that room where they freeze on the Silent Cartographer.

Sandtrap · February 11, 2016, 07:15:06 PM

Mass Effect 2.

Dedicated to feeding my fucking fish so they stay alive as I cross galactic fucking distances to save an entire galaxy.

And failing. EVERY. TIME.

Mat Cauthon · February 11, 2016, 07:16:36 PM

When I start a NG+ in Dragon's Dogma, I always go back to the beginning equipment and work my way up as I advance the story.
I also throw Rook off the docks as soon as I can.

Deleted · February 11, 2016, 07:18:31 PM

Mass Effect
The reporter MUST be punched, period.

Jono · February 11, 2016, 07:21:01 PM

On Uprising in Halo 2, I'd go back and play that mission on Easy. I would give all my Elites energy swords and let them tear the Brutes apart

Zonda · February 11, 2016, 07:37:32 PM

Quote from: Jono on February 11, 2016, 07:21:01 PM

On Uprising in Halo 2, I'd go back and play that mission on Easy. I would give all my Elites energy swords and let them tear the Brutes apart

I gave all the power weapons I found on The Covenant to my allies. They were pre good at blowing shit up tbh

Verbatim · February 11, 2016, 10:56:49 PM

In RPGs, I self-insert hardcore, even if it means sacrificing some of the potential fun of the game.

For example, I never used any chems in Fallout 3 (except radchems), because I wouldn't ever use them in real life. Same for alcohol, and I only reluctantly sold cigarettes and other drugs to people.

Whenever I play Minecraft (which isn't often--I haven't touched it in years), I do vegan runs--which is surprisingly very fun and challenging, because you basically have to become a farmer relying on watermelons and bread and shit.

What's tricky about it is that it's not just food you're restricting--it's literally anything that comes from a passive animal mob. Drops from hostile mobs are fair game (except spiders, which are to be left alone in the daytime), because that's just self-defense, but you can't use feathers, wool, or eggs--which means NO beds and NO cake, if I recall correctly.

🍁 Aria 🔮 · February 11, 2016, 11:12:07 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on February 11, 2016, 10:56:49 PM

because that's just self-defense, but you can't use feathers, wool, or eggs--which means NO beds and NO cake, if I recall correctly.

You could make a bed, but it would take a long-ass time to gather all the silk drops from spiders to spin wool.

aREALgod · February 11, 2016, 11:38:11 PM

Skyrim is wonderful in that regard.

While I was a low level, I was traveling outside of Riverwood when a dragon ambushed me, then proceeded to attack a small band of mercenaries on the road, and eventually, the town itself. I chased after it, only to find the dragon killed Alvor's dog and then, his wife. I killed it and the mercenaries ambushed me because as it turned out they were following me in an assassination contract I found on their bodies. Once the fighting was finished, Alvor came up to his wife's body and began mourning.

So, to properly honor her loss, I took anything of value from her, then brought her body to the bank of the river. First I cast away the dog, then Alvor's wife. I watched as her body drifted down the river out of sight, down a watery cascade to the great deep. I hummed sadly to myself and began my journey once more, saddened by the loss of innocent life and filled with hatred against the dragons and their barbaric attacks.

On another note, I have an axe that's enchanted to capture souls of my victims. I know it sends human victims to the Soul Cairn if used, so I use it only on enemies I particularly hate, or asshole bandits. I get a small delight knowing I banished human scum to a hellish fate for all eternity in the Cairn.

Jono · February 12, 2016, 01:24:50 AM

Quote from: ❤Midna👌👌😂😂 on February 11, 2016, 07:37:32 PM

Quote from: Jono on February 11, 2016, 07:21:01 PM
On Uprising in Halo 2, I'd go back and play that mission on Easy. I would give all my Elites energy swords and let them tear the Brutes apart
I gave all the power weapons I found on The Covenant to my allies. They were pre good at blowing shit up tbh

I did the same haha. I would give marines the two Splasers in the beginning of the level and I would keep them alive all the way until the Hornet segment. I had those marines ride on the side of my Hornet and they blasted every Banshee outta the sky with the Splasers.

BaconShelf · February 12, 2016, 03:18:39 AM

Quote from: Jono on February 12, 2016, 01:24:50 AM

Quote from: ❤Midna👌👌😂😂 on February 11, 2016, 07:37:32 PM
Quote from: Jono on February 11, 2016, 07:21:01 PM
On Uprising in Halo 2, I'd go back and play that mission on Easy. I would give all my Elites energy swords and let them tear the Brutes apart
I gave all the power weapons I found on The Covenant to my allies. They were pre good at blowing shit up tbh
I did the same haha. I would give marines the two Splasers in the beginning of the level and I would keep them alive all the way until the Hornet segment. I had those marines ride on the side of my Hornet and they blasted every Banshee outta the sky with the Splasers.

It was even better if they both survived to the tank part. Two splassr guys + the rocket launcher guy that gets dropped off + an FRG guy on your tank is so fucking fun to drive.

Jono · February 12, 2016, 03:33:25 AM

Quote from: BaconShelf on February 12, 2016, 03:18:39 AM

Quote from: Jono on February 12, 2016, 01:24:50 AM
Quote from: ❤Midna👌👌😂😂 on February 11, 2016, 07:37:32 PM
Quote from: Jono on February 11, 2016, 07:21:01 PM
On Uprising in Halo 2, I'd go back and play that mission on Easy. I would give all my Elites energy swords and let them tear the Brutes apart
I gave all the power weapons I found on The Covenant to my allies. They were pre good at blowing shit up tbh
I did the same haha. I would give marines the two Splasers in the beginning of the level and I would keep them alive all the way until the Hornet segment. I had those marines ride on the side of my Hornet and they blasted every Banshee outta the sky with the Splasers.

It was even better if they both survived to the tank part. Two splassr guys + the rocket launcher guy that gets dropped off + an FRG guy on your tank is so fucking fun to drive.

Those guys came in handy on Legendary. I also think its hilarious how the marines have laser-pin point accuracy with the rocket launcher and FRG.

I'd also do a similar thing on Quarantine Zone in Halo 2. In that first big open room where Reclaimer plays, I always get the Scorpion and go back to pick up all the Elites in the beginning of the level. Its funny because I don't think Bungie ever intended for people to do that and the Elite animations while they're riding on the tank are stiff as hell.

Big Boss · February 12, 2016, 05:54:00 PM

Quote from: aSMARTfeminist on February 11, 2016, 11:38:11 PM

Skyrim is wonderful in that regard.

While I was a low level, I was traveling outside of Riverwood when a dragon ambushed me, then proceeded to attack a small band of mercenaries on the road, and eventually, the town itself. I chased after it, only to find the dragon killed Alvor's dog and then, his wife. I killed it and the mercenaries ambushed me because as it turned out they were following me in an assassination contract I found on their bodies. Once the fighting was finished, Alvor came up to his wife's body and began mourning.

So, to properly honor her loss, I took anything of value from her, then brought her body to the bank of the river. First I cast away the dog, then Alvor's wife. I watched as her body drifted down the river out of sight, down a watery cascade to the great deep. I hummed sadly to myself and began my journey once more, saddened by the loss of innocent life and filled with hatred against the dragons and their barbaric attacks.

On another note, I have an axe that's enchanted to capture souls of my victims. I know it sends human victims to the Soul Cairn if used, so I use it only on enemies I particularly hate, or asshole bandits. I get a small delight knowing I banished human scum to a hellish fate for all eternity in the Cairn.

Before I played Dawnguard I assumed that Soul gems trapped the captured soul inside the actual gem. I took pride in knowing that my sword was powered by the almighty soul of a chicken

aREALgod · February 13, 2016, 01:18:44 AM

Quote from: Tengen Toppa Big Boss on February 12, 2016, 05:54:00 PM

Quote from: aSMARTfeminist on February 11, 2016, 11:38:11 PM
Skyrim is wonderful in that regard.

While I was a low level, I was traveling outside of Riverwood when a dragon ambushed me, then proceeded to attack a small band of mercenaries on the road, and eventually, the town itself. I chased after it, only to find the dragon killed Alvor's dog and then, his wife. I killed it and the mercenaries ambushed me because as it turned out they were following me in an assassination contract I found on their bodies. Once the fighting was finished, Alvor came up to his wife's body and began mourning.

So, to properly honor her loss, I took anything of value from her, then brought her body to the bank of the river. First I cast away the dog, then Alvor's wife. I watched as her body drifted down the river out of sight, down a watery cascade to the great deep. I hummed sadly to myself and began my journey once more, saddened by the loss of innocent life and filled with hatred against the dragons and their barbaric attacks.

On another note, I have an axe that's enchanted to capture souls of my victims. I know it sends human victims to the Soul Cairn if used, so I use it only on enemies I particularly hate, or asshole bandits. I get a small delight knowing I banished human scum to a hellish fate for all eternity in the Cairn.

Before I played Dawnguard I assumed that Soul gems trapped the captured soul inside the actual gem. I took pride in knowing that my sword was powered by the almighty soul of a chicken

I think it still does, but using a Soul gem sends them to the Soul Cairn. At least that's how I think it works. I'm sure to always use my black soul gems that are filled with assholes. Though one time I killed a mage who was brainwashed - he'd actually been a good guy, but some asshole necromancer or some shit mind-warped him and his friends. Gotta' admit, I felt a little guilty sending a good person to the Cairn.

Big Boss · February 16, 2016, 06:42:02 PM

I just used the Slow Time shout before pushing the stone gargoyle onto Vitoria Vicci at the wedding. As soon as I pushed it I jumped down and stood right next to her, looked her in the eye as she died.

Made for a damn good spectacle lol.

Spartan · February 16, 2016, 06:44:42 PM

In Halo campaigns I always keep the weapons that the playable character will use in cutscenes

Big Boss · February 16, 2016, 06:46:27 PM

Also stole her wreath, put it on my head and ran outta Solitude without being caught.

Super Irish · February 16, 2016, 06:59:44 PM

For Skyrim while joining the legion, I made myself all the legion gear and only use that for the whole campaign, and ONLY do the legion quests until it's finished, wars don't stop so I can gadder about doing sidequests.. Same goes for the companions I have with me at the time, they get "recruited" into the legion when I do, get the armour, etc. Also, if I feel like using my werewolf powers, I hire that wardog from Markarth to travel along, it's funny when the little rover runs up to the baddies, followed BY A GREAT BIG FUCKING BLACK WEREWOLF!

And as for bosses/quest baddies, I try as best as possible to do it in Dragonborn style; I have to FusRoDah them for the final blow. Difficult at first, but after some stuff you get from Solstheim it makes for a good kill move. Wish they had killcams for shouts, would've been nice.

As for racing games with car customisation (like NFS) I try make all the cars follow a "team design", so they all look like they are run by whatever fake racing team I've made up.

Zonda · February 16, 2016, 11:34:34 PM

Quote from: Jono on February 12, 2016, 03:33:25 AM

Those guys came in handy on Legendary. I also think its hilarious how the marines have laser-pin point accuracy with the rocket launcher and FRG.

I'd also do a similar thing on Quarantine Zone in Halo 2. In that first big open room where Reclaimer plays, I always get the Scorpion and go back to pick up all the Elites in the beginning of the level. Its funny because I don't think Bungie ever intended for people to do that and the Elite animations while they're riding on the tank are stiff as hell.

There are 2 Fuel Rod guns in that mission, so you can have a tank full of Power weaps if you keep the right dudes alive and bother to grab the one from the side of the second tower you deactivate.

Sandtrap · February 16, 2016, 11:36:20 PM

In fallout 3, I had a habit of doing two things. First off, It was a mild obsession of mine to reverse pickpocket towns and settlements out in the wastes, and give people salvaged power armour and the best weapons I could find at high levels. Because, at level 30, frankly, Big Town was ill equipped to handle a clusterfuck of super mutant overlords.

I remember walking into town one day and seeing everybody dead, only to find that they'd been visited by overlords. I did a lot of save backtracking just to find when they were attacked and save them. I did it for other settlements too.

And second. At the start of the DLC to operation anchorage, the outcasts barely ever made it alive to their own base through the mutants. But I always felt really, really fucking bad when the guy on the radio who was suppossed to be leading you never made it.

So I tried to protect him over and over again, if only to at least make sure that he made it back to the base alive. It felt a little bit like this every time I did it.

YouTube

gats · February 17, 2016, 05:02:04 AM

I always use fire arrows in total war because I like watching people burn

Pippen · February 17, 2016, 07:53:31 AM

Quote from: Jono on February 12, 2016, 03:33:25 AM

Quote from: BaconShelf on February 12, 2016, 03:18:39 AM
Quote from: Jono on February 12, 2016, 01:24:50 AM
Quote from: ❤Midna👌👌😂😂 on February 11, 2016, 07:37:32 PM
Quote from: Jono on February 11, 2016, 07:21:01 PM
On Uprising in Halo 2, I'd go back and play that mission on Easy. I would give all my Elites energy swords and let them tear the Brutes apart
I gave all the power weapons I found on The Covenant to my allies. They were pre good at blowing shit up tbh
I did the same haha. I would give marines the two Splasers in the beginning of the level and I would keep them alive all the way until the Hornet segment. I had those marines ride on the side of my Hornet and they blasted every Banshee outta the sky with the Splasers.

It was even better if they both survived to the tank part. Two splassr guys + the rocket launcher guy that gets dropped off + an FRG guy on your tank is so fucking fun to drive.
Those guys came in handy on Legendary. I also think its hilarious how the marines have laser-pin point accuracy with the rocket launcher and FRG.

I'd also do a similar thing on Quarantine Zone in Halo 2. In that first big open room where Reclaimer plays, I always get the Scorpion and go back to pick up all the Elites in the beginning of the level. Its funny because I don't think Bungie ever intended for people to do that and the Elite animations while they're riding on the tank are stiff as hell.

How have I never done this....

Welp. I know what i'm doing.

eggsalad · February 17, 2016, 03:35:59 PM

In ES, even though there isn't any hardcore mode where eating and drinking matters, I always tried to eat and drink and sleep on a regular schedule anyways, and tried to seclude myself from sleeping in the middle of the road or something. I'd also turn the difficulty all the fucking way up to make combat actually not a good solution most of the time.

Jono · February 17, 2016, 05:37:49 PM

Quote from: Pip on February 17, 2016, 07:53:31 AM

Quote from: Jono on February 12, 2016, 03:33:25 AM
Quote from: BaconShelf on February 12, 2016, 03:18:39 AM
Quote from: Jono on February 12, 2016, 01:24:50 AM
Quote from: ❤Midna👌👌😂😂 on February 11, 2016, 07:37:32 PM
Quote from: Jono on February 11, 2016, 07:21:01 PM
On Uprising in Halo 2, I'd go back and play that mission on Easy. I would give all my Elites energy swords and let them tear the Brutes apart
I gave all the power weapons I found on The Covenant to my allies. They were pre good at blowing shit up tbh
I did the same haha. I would give marines the two Splasers in the beginning of the level and I would keep them alive all the way until the Hornet segment. I had those marines ride on the side of my Hornet and they blasted every Banshee outta the sky with the Splasers.

It was even better if they both survived to the tank part. Two splassr guys + the rocket launcher guy that gets dropped off + an FRG guy on your tank is so fucking fun to drive.
Those guys came in handy on Legendary. I also think its hilarious how the marines have laser-pin point accuracy with the rocket launcher and FRG.

I'd also do a similar thing on Quarantine Zone in Halo 2. In that first big open room where Reclaimer plays, I always get the Scorpion and go back to pick up all the Elites in the beginning of the level. Its funny because I don't think Bungie ever intended for people to do that and the Elite animations while they're riding on the tank are stiff as hell.

How have I never done this....

Welp. I know what i'm doing.

Make sure to grab a Ghost and boost immediately into the tunnel that leads up to that room so the Enforcer and other sentinels that come out of the tunnel that attack your Elites disappear.

Go get the Scorpion then go back to the beginning of the level and your Elites will be waiting there for you.

gats · February 17, 2016, 05:49:18 PM

I kill everyone I can
It's a bad habit especially when playing dark souls