I’m a layman in terms if AI but I think it can be a useful tool, if used in proper context. I use it when I struggle to find something by regular internet search. The fact you can search in a conversational style and specify as you go on what you need is great.

I feel it is pushed into contexts where it has no place and where it’s usefulness is limited or counterproductive.

Then there is the question of the inproper use of copyrighted material which is terrible

Agreed, but adjusting tactics often is part of the puzzle, no? You need to solve the puzzle (find out what work = changing tactics) and then executing that solution

I played Warframe only a little. Would lovento get into it but I (funilly enouhg) really minded the floatiness of the combat and movement, and the overly fast paced nature. Would like to try again - but while I didn’t get too far, it was far enough to now be confused by it to continue. Would need to create new char/reset progres but afaik there is no way to do this?

Anyway, the issue with floatiness of Soulframe got fixed. I didn’t actually play before, got invited in November. The combat doesn’t feel floaty to me, it has nice weight to it and I quite enjoy it. I didn’t play too much - there isn’t that much content and I don’t want to burn out.

The way the do story is interesting, as there is little guidance and you just stumble on stuff (though they do plan to change this so you don’t miss important characters). At first it looks like there is not much to do and it’s just proof of concept but if you wander around enough you find there is much more than it seems (still not much in grand scheme of things - it is pre-alpha - but it’s more than just proof of concept for sure).

There is an open world you can explore which has some tasks like destroy enemy towers that corrupt stuff, kill patrols and such. Also some exploration features. And from open world you enter randomly generated dungeons tou can run to get resources to craft weapons and class items that change your skills. Dungs have some environmental puzzles and stuff too which are nice.

My understanding is the gameplay loop works very similarly to that of Warframe - but fantasy and more slow paced and deliberate combat. Next update should introduce social hub and some other stuff.

I got some extra codes with the invite, only one got used though - if you are interested I can DM you one to try it yourself.

The wood chopping was sooo great in NW. I would love to return but watching from the sidelines I don’t have great confidence for the future…

Otherwise, sadly not much atm. Tried Corepunk and there might be something there, we will see. Only MMO adjecent game I truly look forward to is Soulframe. I managed to get into the pre-alpha and it feels great already.

Well you already stole my favorite (Root) so let’s try second favorite:

🌳➡️🧝🌱⚒️🏰🌎❄️🔥💀⚫

This is so weird - first they say no kickstarter, now they do one and also are expecting launch next year? Feels all over the place.

Jesus Christ be praised!

OP says “my instance” so judging from thay and a fact it works for them I’ll assume they are self-hosting