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Genshin: 616613362

Last Pull: Escoffier C0; Navia C1R1 (thank you nymn)
Saving For: Undecided

Genshin Resources New Player Story & Quest Order Guide
Character Build Guides (KQM)
Pull Tracker
Patch/Banner Countdown Timer
Banner History
Pull Income Bookkeeping
Build Showcase Generator (Enka.Network)
Character/Build Optimizer (frzyc)
Datamined / Next Patch Info (HomDGCat)
Character/Banner/Kit Leaks (Reddit)

CC(s) I Enjoy:
@Zajeff77; @WhoopiSoulberg; @KyoStinV; @IWinToLose

"Should I play Genshin Impact?"

Consider Genshin if you...
...enjoy exploration-based games.
...don't care much about rotating endgame content.
...dislike pulling new characters for "meta" purposes.
...want a good story with strong worldbuilding, deep lore, incredible foreshadowing, and memorable characters.

Pass on Genshin if you...
...do not find exploration and minor puzzle-solving fun.
...enjoy more combat-focused gameplay loops.
...are looking for a fast-paced game.
...are not a fan of HYV character progression systems (RNG gear farming, material farming for levelling skills, etc.)

HSR: 619316417

Last Pull: Anaxa (E0S1); Dr. Ratio (E0S1)
Saving For: Phainon (E0); Saber (E0)

HSR Resources New Player Guide
Character Database + Build Guides (Prydwen)
Pull Tracker
Patch/Banner Countdown Timer
Banner History
Pull Income Bookkeeping
Build Showcase Generator (Enka.Network)
Character/Build Optimizer (fribbels)
Datamined / Next Patch Info (HomDGCat)
Character/Banner/Kit Leaks (Reddit)

CC(s) I Enjoy:
@GuobaCertified; @MrPokke

"Should I play HSR?"

Consider HSR if you...
...enjoy more combat-focused gameplay loops.
...like some exploration and puzzle-solving elements without the committment of a big, open-world setting.
...wish Genshin would get a little wackier with it.

Pass on HSR if you...
...dislike turn-based combat.
...do not want to consider a "meta" when pulling characters.
...find it difficult to enjoy a game without consistently full-clearing its rotating endgame content.
...are unwilling to pull some characters solely for the sake of teambuilding.
...are not a fan of HYV character progression systems (RNG gear farming, material farming for levelling skills, etc.)


R1999: 401497419

Last Pull: Pickles
Saving For: Aleph (?)

R1999 Resources Arcanist Database + Build Guides (Gnomon)
Arcanist Build Guides (Spiritzhl)
Character Material Planner

CC(s) I Enjoy:
@SteamedBunX

"Should I play Reverse 1999?"

Consider R1999 if you...
...enjoy visual novel storytelling with incredible artwork and intriguing worldbuilding.
...are interested in a memorable, well-written ensemble cast with regional accents (EN dub).
...aren't a huge fan of sexualization / fanservice, but also want unique, intricate character designs.
...are just looking for something different.

Pass on R1999 if you...
...dislike turn-based combat.
...dislike it if building a character takes a very long time.


ZZZ: 1002140103

Last Pull: Evelyn (M0P1)
Saving For: Hugo (M0P1); Idol Faction

ZZZ Resources Agent Database + Build Guides (Prydwen)
Pull Tracker
Patch/Banner Countdown Timer
Pull Income Bookkeeping
Build Showcase Generator (Enka.Network)
Character/Banner/Kit Leaks (Reddit)

CC(s) I Enjoy
@jstern25; @AverageLuckGamer; @IyoXS

"Should I play ZZZ?"

Consider ZZZ if you...
...enjoy more combat-focused gameplay loops.
...are looking for fast-paced, hack-and-slash gameplay.
...want something more animated, bouncy, and whimsical from a HYV title.
...want solid, but concise and tightly-paced storytelling.

Pass on ZZZ if you...
...dislike jiggle physics / fanservice.
...are not a fan of combo-based combat, or are unwilling to learn it.
...are not a fan of HYV character progression systems (RNG gear farming, material farming for levelling skills, etc.)


Blue Archive: AKXNXTSU

Last Pull: Kisaki
Saving For: Chiaki; TOKI RERUN WHEN

Blue Archive Resources Future Banner Timeline (Midokuni)
Student Database (SchaleDB)
Equipment Farming Calculator
Skill Levelling Guide
Midokuni's Student Sheet (+ other useful info)
General Raid Guide
Useful Advice
Beginner's Guides + Resources

CC(s) I Enjoy
@FlugKatze; @exonBA [cw: lolicon enthusiast]

"Should I play Blue Archive?"

Consider Blue Archive if you...
...like cute anime girls.
...enjoy the concept of visual novel storytelling in bite-sized formats.
...don't have a lot of time to commit to a new game.
...want charming and suprisingly good storytelling with an equally charming and surprisingly good soundtrack.

Pass on Blue Archive if you...
...are made uncomfortable by occassional lolibait / fanservice.
...tend to pull on banners more than you save for them.
...cannot work with outdated JP (KR) gacha mechanics (e.g. 200 pity, no carry-over, rapidfire 2-week banners, expiring currency, etc.)
...are unwilling to pull certain key units solely for the sake of teambuilding.


Arknights: Maruki#2066

Last Pull: Logos
Saving For: Thorns Alter; Degenbrecher Rerun

Arknights Resources Operator Database (Aceship)
Upcoming Banners/Events
Upcoming Operator Summaries (TacticalBreakfast)
Mastery Priority Guide (TacticalBreakfast)
Module Ratings Guide (DragonJGY)
Recruitment Tag Calculator (Aceship)
Story Reader
Other Resources (TacticalBreakfast)

CC(s) I Enjoy:
@KyoStinV; @QaiserMLG; u/TacticalBreakfast

"Should I play Arknights?"

Consider Arknights if you...
...like visual novels.
...are looking for a new main game.
...enjoy character variety / a large roster, where you can use many different characters to clear things.
...are a fan of deep, immersive worldbuilding and strong (but often verbose) storytelling.
...enjoy regional accents (EN dub).
...enjoy strategizing around in-depth combat mechanics.

Pass on Arknights if you...
...don't like to read.
...enjoy full-clearing all content a game has to offer, but do not have an ample amount of spare time.
...have a primal need to build every character you own.
...mald easily.


Magia Exedra: 44679196622G

Last Pull: Homura
Saving For: Limited Banners (Mabayu/Madokami/Tart)

Magia Exedra Resources Beginners Guide (RazAnime)
Banner/Event Timer
Tier Lists / Character Guides / Income Bookkeeping
Unofficial Discord (ex-Magia Record Discord)
Fixing Lag on MuMu Emulator (Reddit)
Magia Et Cetera EN (official comic series)
Web Shop (official)

CC(s) I Enjoy:
@RazAnime

"Should I play Magia Exedra?"

Consider Magia Exedra if you...
...enjoyed Magia Record and are looking for a modern rehash of the game.
...are looking for a lightweight, low-committment gacha.
...are a fan of the Madoka franchise and want to learn about other girls from the expanded universe.

Pass on Magia Exedra if you...
...have not watched the original 12-episode Madoka anime yet. (Come back after.)
...dislike turn-based combat / the HSR combat system.
...don't like keeping up with dailies, and/or procrastinate until last-minute to clear content.
...cannot work with outdated JP gacha mechanics (e.g. 200 pity, no carry-over, rapidfire 2-week banners, expiring currency, etc.)
...get bored easily with repetitive gameplay, or don't like running Auto.
...don't like main story content being gated behind character strength / account progression.


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