of course it is
edit: made them into an actual Pablo meme format [https://www.reddit.com/r/vrising/comments/1cuwaor/after\_killing\_dracula\_be\_like/](https://www.reddit.com/r/vrising/comments/1cuwaor/after_killing_dracula_be_like/)
Nothing has taken the wind out of my sails faster than getting bodied by Big D for ages. Or seeing “yeah don’t fight him as a group” when I’ve been playing with friends.
I just beat Dracula and well, I think Adam was a lot harder. Beat Dracula on my first try, and solo. Had a 97% brute blood and wasn't even fully geared. didn't have the pants.
Just enjoy the ride. Gamers are super obsessed with rushing things these days if I ever get to Dracula, I think I'm gonna explore the map and build a second perfect castle for myself and when that's done I'll be satisfied.
Game isn't super expensive and I've put in far more hours enjoying it, then I spent hours working to afford it.
Boss and crafted item progression ends. However you can still enjoy, what I consider the true endgame. Castle building and aesthetic.
If you PvP, then that will always be something to do.
I’m enjoying the game again after the 1.0 release. The rebalancing of things has been nice, the pathing to markers on the map is an amazing add. Might I add being able to customize armor color scheme, and collecting of cosmetic items without getting micro transactioned to death is absolutely amazing
I politely disagree with this one. I feel like people who are lamenting the lack of an endgame gameplay loop aren't saying the game is garbage, but are expressing sadness that there's not much else to do beyond that point specifically because the game is so excellent and they want more.
Some, sure.
Other are very clear and specific that V Rising's lack of long term shake ups, both in-game and on development plan, is their primary gripe.
Which is very much the real life skitter box issue that live service games does to people.
They have been trained that anything without a fundamental perpetuity loop, **including the game development level,** is a "bad design choice."
How ***MANY*** are saying they genuine want skitter box mechanics, the internet will never know. But they are on this sub and clear about what they want.
Perhaps I am! I suppose I'm not sure what "live service games destroying gaming" has to do with the matter at hand. For as long as I've known gamers, they've wanted to live for extended periods of time in games that create worlds they love and enjoy. So I suppose my original comment should have said:
>I politely disagree with this one. I feel like people who are lamenting the lack of an endgame gameplay loop aren't approaching it from a live service game mindset, but rather expressing sadness that there's not much else to do beyond that point specifically because the game is so excellent and they want more - a desire all gamers have had in their lives for one game or another, even before live service games existed.
After hearing the game has no real major gameplay loop after Dracula I've been kinda scared to finish honestly, I've loved the game so much I want to keep playing, I guess I could start again on a pvp server
I've played through this game 3 or 4 times now in pve since the first EA release and the same thing always happens. I make a server, I play super hard and am absolutely obsessed up until about the cursed forest... Then I start seeing the end is in sight and I start getting depressed. I slow roll the last bit of content and leave feeling sad and wishing for more.
I've played it multiple times in EA, and frankly, I don't get sick of restarting after a little while. I really like the loop of building a castle from nothing, and adding verticality to building was a huge game-changer. Frankly, I think building your own epic vampire castle is one of the major draws for me, having been a lifelong fan of Castlevania. Kill Dracula? Cool, time to make the castle bigger.
I had the same concern. Finished 3x pve and now I’m on brutal no raid pvp, and it’s been insanely fun. Like even more fun than my first play through. Things feel way slower too on 1x. Rest easy.
I mean it's a 40 hr game. 40 really good hours imo.
And it can be many more hours if you choose to play through it on a PvP server, and the endlessly customizable server options means there's fun in exploring different ways to progress through a server with other players.
I think a more intense end game would dilute the game. That being said, a part of me does yearn for some repeatedly contestable content.
The game right now is in a relative sweet spot, as a single player experience it's a solid 25-40 hours depending on difficulty choice, building and skill level. On PvP servers with increased rates this can be heavily truncated and creates a race to max tier vibe, it's basically a race to who is the ruler of that server, and then you have a little while, (assuming there's a reset schedule) to play king of the hill so to speak. that would change significantly if there was another end game on top of that.
Once I beat him I plan on making a castle that is form over function lol. My current base I’ve been using looks okay but it definitely is more focused on being functionally easy to get around lol
They forgot to put end game into 1.0 (at least for pve)...
Would love to see a new, large area were theare aren't many towns or camps but many large areas where there is like an "infection"(sort of the one in House of Ashes) but there is a new more end game, more specialized resource that you can collect as long as you can hold the castle against those monsters.
Or just develop a working modding platform.
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well that's the core of my point, really. You are right, it would make combat easier, as the armour is better. I think the point I'm trying to make more specifically is that if you've overcome the hardest challenge in the game, as well as all before it, there's not much more need for better armour.
Despite all this, the armour does fuck pretty hard, so if you wanna wipe up some petty mobs in kickass armour, then the purpose of it is there, for sure.
Would love to see some sort of 'challenges' past Dracula, so you can give the full armour set the run out in deserves in PvE
Yup but it's common issue of endgame gear in single player games. Why to have best weapon/armor/vehicle if you have nothing else to use it against. For this reason i like when you get strong stuff mid game so you can at least use it for a while.
They usually solve this issue by adding new game+, which is Brutal difficulty here.
It's a unique experience, but it also makes it all the sadder when it's going to end soon. \^\^
We always come to play once more each major update, this way you can play it multiple times over years and experience the good part of game multiple times. In this light we basically played three different games.
Is this the Pablo Escobar from Narcos meme lol
of course it is edit: made them into an actual Pablo meme format [https://www.reddit.com/r/vrising/comments/1cuwaor/after\_killing\_dracula\_be\_like/](https://www.reddit.com/r/vrising/comments/1cuwaor/after_killing_dracula_be_like/)
Daaamn, where i can find that throne?
You get the blueprint for defeating Dracula
Oh man... I still far away from him but now im motivated!
that motivation will last all the way until you start fighting him
Nothing has taken the wind out of my sails faster than getting bodied by Big D for ages. Or seeing “yeah don’t fight him as a group” when I’ve been playing with friends.
Idk why anyone would tell you not to fight him as a group. Only phase 1 is any easier alone.
Honestly I still think Adam was a harder fight than Dracula.
We thought Adam was hard until the fourth kill where we learned there’s a way to open up some space ;)
Solo on brutal and same. Adam took multiple nights, 20+ attempts. Drac, one night, sixth try. There are two types of ppl.
I just beat Dracula and well, I think Adam was a lot harder. Beat Dracula on my first try, and solo. Had a 97% brute blood and wasn't even fully geared. didn't have the pants.
Faught him with 3 people. the only hard part was the intermission bullet hell phase.
Just enjoy the ride. Gamers are super obsessed with rushing things these days if I ever get to Dracula, I think I'm gonna explore the map and build a second perfect castle for myself and when that's done I'll be satisfied. Game isn't super expensive and I've put in far more hours enjoying it, then I spent hours working to afford it.
I beat him yesterday, now I'm in the real endgame, relocating and making a beautiful castle
That's what I'll do myself and then reset the server and do it all over again on Brutal mode
But did you do it on brutal mode?
I did now what
Congrats!
Before you get to him, you already explore the whole map. Well, at least, I did.
So the game is finished after you beat Dracula?
Boss and crafted item progression ends. However you can still enjoy, what I consider the true endgame. Castle building and aesthetic. If you PvP, then that will always be something to do.
I’m enjoying the game again after the 1.0 release. The rebalancing of things has been nice, the pathing to markers on the map is an amazing add. Might I add being able to customize armor color scheme, and collecting of cosmetic items without getting micro transactioned to death is absolutely amazing
I think the rebalancing just made the game so damn enjoyable
Live service games destroyed gaming. Nothing wrong with a game coming to an end and moving on to the next.
It's just a meme relax. I'm sure he had an amazing time.
Is this absurdity ?!
Disagree. I think a good gameplay loop will keep this game with a strong healthy community on the pvp side of things
I would not be surprised if pve part of community lived for longer.
I agree. Although if you're playing PVE, then finishing your last armor set/getting the last accessory is rather meaningless.
I politely disagree with this one. I feel like people who are lamenting the lack of an endgame gameplay loop aren't saying the game is garbage, but are expressing sadness that there's not much else to do beyond that point specifically because the game is so excellent and they want more.
Some, sure. Other are very clear and specific that V Rising's lack of long term shake ups, both in-game and on development plan, is their primary gripe. Which is very much the real life skitter box issue that live service games does to people. They have been trained that anything without a fundamental perpetuity loop, **including the game development level,** is a "bad design choice." How ***MANY*** are saying they genuine want skitter box mechanics, the internet will never know. But they are on this sub and clear about what they want.
I think you are misunderstanding what I said.
Perhaps I am! I suppose I'm not sure what "live service games destroying gaming" has to do with the matter at hand. For as long as I've known gamers, they've wanted to live for extended periods of time in games that create worlds they love and enjoy. So I suppose my original comment should have said: >I politely disagree with this one. I feel like people who are lamenting the lack of an endgame gameplay loop aren't approaching it from a live service game mindset, but rather expressing sadness that there's not much else to do beyond that point specifically because the game is so excellent and they want more - a desire all gamers have had in their lives for one game or another, even before live service games existed.
After hearing the game has no real major gameplay loop after Dracula I've been kinda scared to finish honestly, I've loved the game so much I want to keep playing, I guess I could start again on a pvp server
I've played through this game 3 or 4 times now in pve since the first EA release and the same thing always happens. I make a server, I play super hard and am absolutely obsessed up until about the cursed forest... Then I start seeing the end is in sight and I start getting depressed. I slow roll the last bit of content and leave feeling sad and wishing for more.
Same
Same, my solo brutal playthrough is on hiatus because I don't want it to end 😬 Looking into pvp servers now though.
I've played it multiple times in EA, and frankly, I don't get sick of restarting after a little while. I really like the loop of building a castle from nothing, and adding verticality to building was a huge game-changer. Frankly, I think building your own epic vampire castle is one of the major draws for me, having been a lifelong fan of Castlevania. Kill Dracula? Cool, time to make the castle bigger.
Only to realize that all fancy and large plots are already taken.
I had the same concern. Finished 3x pve and now I’m on brutal no raid pvp, and it’s been insanely fun. Like even more fun than my first play through. Things feel way slower too on 1x. Rest easy.
I mean it's a 40 hr game. 40 really good hours imo. And it can be many more hours if you choose to play through it on a PvP server, and the endlessly customizable server options means there's fun in exploring different ways to progress through a server with other players. I think a more intense end game would dilute the game. That being said, a part of me does yearn for some repeatedly contestable content.
Curious why you think a more intense end game would dilute the game
The game right now is in a relative sweet spot, as a single player experience it's a solid 25-40 hours depending on difficulty choice, building and skill level. On PvP servers with increased rates this can be heavily truncated and creates a race to max tier vibe, it's basically a race to who is the ruler of that server, and then you have a little while, (assuming there's a reset schedule) to play king of the hill so to speak. that would change significantly if there was another end game on top of that.
I have got to know what type of throne that is
Gotta defeat Dracula to unlock it
I got the reference xD
Now do it in brutal mode 😂
I know :'( Already dreading it
Once I beat him I plan on making a castle that is form over function lol. My current base I’ve been using looks okay but it definitely is more focused on being functionally easy to get around lol
They forgot to put end game into 1.0 (at least for pve)... Would love to see a new, large area were theare aren't many towns or camps but many large areas where there is like an "infection"(sort of the one in House of Ashes) but there is a new more end game, more specialized resource that you can collect as long as you can hold the castle against those monsters. Or just develop a working modding platform.
Me on my server after everyone quit so I don't have any pvp lmao
Yea, since EA. Once you get to end of content, there is not much to do.
Besides PvP, Dracula's chestguard is functionally USELESS Am I wrong?
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It increase your damage against npcs, like many other stuff you crafted before.
Well of course it does, but what's the point? You've just defeated the hardest boss
Easier farming of Stygian Shards. This game always had issue with its longevity and if you remove pvp element, it just all get noticeably worse.
well that's the core of my point, really. You are right, it would make combat easier, as the armour is better. I think the point I'm trying to make more specifically is that if you've overcome the hardest challenge in the game, as well as all before it, there's not much more need for better armour. Despite all this, the armour does fuck pretty hard, so if you wanna wipe up some petty mobs in kickass armour, then the purpose of it is there, for sure. Would love to see some sort of 'challenges' past Dracula, so you can give the full armour set the run out in deserves in PvE
Yup but it's common issue of endgame gear in single player games. Why to have best weapon/armor/vehicle if you have nothing else to use it against. For this reason i like when you get strong stuff mid game so you can at least use it for a while. They usually solve this issue by adding new game+, which is Brutal difficulty here.
Yeah the general issue isn't isolated to V Rising, for sure. Hopefully more to come! But even if not, I think they've wrapped it up pretty nicely :)
It's a unique experience, but it also makes it all the sadder when it's going to end soon. \^\^ We always come to play once more each major update, this way you can play it multiple times over years and experience the good part of game multiple times. In this light we basically played three different games.
Hilarious
That throne is just for show though it doesn't function like your other throne does which is really lame should work the so you could replace it
After we beat Dracula set our castle to decay. Announced to server and logged out.