ELEX ELEX RELEASE THREAD

[Kahr]

Main criticism so far: I really want to know if killing things speeds up with time.
I was playing on Ultra, but i can't stand to fight a dumb critter 5 minutes to get 10 exp while in the same i can make two quests with 200 exp.
Or doesn't PB want me to explore yet and i should make more quests? Questions...

You can certainly beat on monsters forever to try to level up, but the PB way has always been quest and explore first, fight things later.

Yeah, but cmon in this time i played (4 hours) you could kill bloodflies or scavengers in both Gothics.
Also 10 xp. That's ridicolous. That's 5 meatbug things in this world for something than can kill you.

 

[Sneaky Seal]

Well, the game is out, and the steam reviews are mostly positive. I think it has to do a lot with the game not having too much hype and being purchased by old time fans.

 

[HoboForEternity]

left it overnight to download, it's finished as i wake up but have to go to work first

 

[Jenkem]

combat is janky but fine, not nearly as bad as people made it out to be... the only issue I have with it is how fast stamina goes down.. what's the best way to alleviate that problem??

 

[Lyre Mors]

Yeah, but cmon in this time i played (4 hours) you could kill bloodflies or scavengers in both Gothics.
Also 10 xp. That's ridicolous. That's 5 meatbug things in this world for something than can kill you.

Try lowering the difficulty to "Difficult" then, or play with the multiple difficulty options within Ultra.

 

[Kahr]

Doesn't make a difference as fighting doesn't pay off yet.
But when it does it will be great like always.

 

[Jenkem]

Yeah, but cmon in this time i played (4 hours) you could kill bloodflies or scavengers in both Gothics.
Also 10 xp. That's ridicolous. That's 5 meatbug things in this world for something than can kill you.

Try lowering the difficulty to "Difficult" then, or play with the multiple difficulty options within Ultra.

I started on Difficult, should I switch to Ultra? I didn't realize there were multiple options within it

 

[Lyre Mors]

I started on Difficult, should I switch to Ultra? I didn't realize there were multiple options within it

I've just been playing around with the higher difficulty settings, getting it as close to Gothic II/ Gothic III/ Risen challenge as I can. Feeling pretty close on Ultra, with combat difficulty at "Difficult".

 

[Stavrophore]

They have doubled down on the GURPS-like skill system too

I don't like that upping attribute points like ranged or strength don't make weapons like bows and swords more effective, be it costing less stamina or do more damage. Only if you unlock the next tier/skill by trainer the weapon gets more useful.

 

[v1rus]

Oh god, the download is slow

I want my fucking Elex!

Any character customization options btw? Or you are just playing a predefined character, like Me back in Gothic? Also, ranged combat looks fun, but how fun is it to play?

 

[Murk]

Are you fuckers serious? This isn't some elaborate meme troll gag joke...

.. is it possible to get the gothic itch scratched?

 

[Lyre Mors]

Are you fuckers serious? This isn't some elaborate meme troll gag joke...

.. is it possible to get the gothic itch scratched?

I would never joke about such a thing, brother.

 

[Stavrophore]

What's the UI thing in the lower left corner with vertical bar in the middle of the horizontal bar? It fills up when i swing weapon, but it's not stamina that's in the upper left corner, near the health bar. So what is it?

 

[Urthor]

So is the combat janky but good, or janky but you have to bear with it because Gothic nostalgia? Do I pull the trigger on this release because it's 11/10 or wait for sale?

 

[Kahr]

What's the UI thing in the lower left corner with vertical bar in the middle of the horizontal bar? It fills up when i swing weapon, but it's not stamina that's in the upper left corner, near the health bar. So what is it?

Combo bar. If it is half full you can make a strong attack using Q.

 

[Stavrophore]

So is the combat janky but good, or janky but you have to bear with it because Gothic nostalgia? Do I pull the trigger on this release but it's 11/10 or wait for sale?

It's "wait for enemy to try to attack->roll on the side->hit once, rinse and repeat 30-50 times on ultra difficulty"

 

[Lyre Mors]

So is the combat janky but good, or janky but you have to bear with it because Gothic nostalgia? Do I pull the trigger on this release but it's 11/10 or wait for sale?

I personally like the combat just fine. The combo system is decent, and managing your stamina along with it is pretty challenging in the beginning. I'm talking about melee exclusively right now. But I also have a big soft spot for Jank, so take it as you will.

 

[Stavrophore]

What's the UI thing in the lower left corner with vertical bar in the middle of the horizontal bar? It fills up when i swing weapon, but it's not stamina that's in the upper left corner, near the health bar. So what is it?

Combo bar. If it is half full you can make a strong attack using Q.

Nice, but not nice that it wasn't explained in tutorial. I've seen that Q is for "special attacks" but never tried it on enemies[my bar never go even half full, because enemy would hit me before that on ultra diff].

 

[Jenkem]

Can you leave a faction and join another or are you locked in to that faction? Anything happen for leaving? Not sure if I should just these barbarian guys first since I'm here..

 

[Urthor]

So is the combat janky but good, or janky but you have to bear with it because Gothic nostalgia? Do I pull the trigger on this release but it's 11/10 or wait for sale?

It's "wait for enemy to try to attack->roll on the side->hit once, rinse and repeat 30-50 times on ultra difficulty"

Ah so it's budget Witcher 3 "remap the dodge buttons from shitty keyboard buttons to Mouse 5 and have a rollicking time" gameplay. GOOD FOR WHAT IT IS BRING ON THE GOTHIC

 

[Kahr]

Hit 3 times, side step, wait for stamina, make combo, side step, repeat till eternity

 

[Jenkem]

What's the UI thing in the lower left corner with vertical bar in the middle of the horizontal bar? It fills up when i swing weapon, but it's not stamina that's in the upper left corner, near the health bar. So what is it?

Combo bar. If it is half full you can make a strong attack using Q.

Nice, but not nice that it wasn't explained in tutorial. I've seen that Q is for "special attacks" but never tried it on enemies[my bar never go even half full, because enemy would hit me before that on ultra diff].

it's explained.. it was for me when we were attacked by 2-3 creatures near the first teleporter you come across.

 

[Stavrophore]

So is the combat janky but good, or janky but you have to bear with it because Gothic nostalgia? Do I pull the trigger on this release but it's 11/10 or wait for sale?

It's "wait for enemy to try to attack->roll on the side->hit once, rinse and repeat 30-50 times on ultra difficulty"

Ah so it's Witcher 3 gameplay. GOOD FOR WHAT IT IS BRING ON THE GOTHICA

Well you can also parry or try to outpace enemies/stagger them by attacking nonstop, until your stamina runs out, and then roll out. But its risky. I had to hit first tutorial turkey like 20 times before he went down, all while he needed 3-4 hits to kill me.

 

[Kahr]

Well it's PB after all. Maybe if you have 10 more damage suddenly everything will die.

 

[Urthor]

So is the combat janky but good, or janky but you have to bear with it because Gothic nostalgia? Do I pull the trigger on this release but it's 11/10 or wait for sale?

It's "wait for enemy to try to attack->roll on the side->hit once, rinse and repeat 30-50 times on ultra difficulty"

Ah so it's Witcher 3 gameplay. GOOD FOR WHAT IT IS BRING ON THE GOTHICA

Well you can also parry or try to outpace enemies/stagger them by attacking nonstop, until your stamina runs out, and then roll out. But its risky. I had to hit first tutorial turkey like 20 times before he went down, all while he needed 3-4 hits to kill me.

Well yeah, just like in Witcher you could invest 100 hours learning how to parry every enemy type at the exact time or you can spacebar/quick attack your way through 200h. Parrying is the feelsgood2bepro factor when you go for the second playthrough on hardest difficulty and really learn the mechanics.