Sid Meier's Pirates! (PC) (2004)

Overview: An open world pirate game. This game is the 2004 remake of the 1987 game of the same name.

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20231218:
I tried playing this game today, but I didn't get into it.

Setup:
Mouse.

Steam Game Time: 56 minutes

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Thoughts:
Pro:
+ Very thematic

Neutral:
~ Learning curve; lack of initial clear objectives [apparently part of the appeal of the game is that you can play it how you want]

Con:
- Possibly repetitive gameplay

Rating: 3.0/5

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Summary:
None at this time

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Sid Meier's Pirates! (PC) (2004)

Relevant Links:
Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004 video game) (Wikipedia.org)
Sid Meier's Pirates! (PC) (MetaCritic.com)
Sid Meier's Pirates! (steamdb.info)
Sid Meier's Pirates! (Steam Store Page)

Path of Exile - Affliction

Overview: Affliction was a Path of Exile challenge league. The primary mechanic consisted of Wildwood ascendancy classes: Warden of the Maji, warlock of the Mists, and Wildwood Primalists. Each ascendency class had its own set of items: tinctures, corpses, and charms, respectively. The league started on 20231208 and ended 20240326.

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20231208:
Leveling Caustic Arrow Ranger, and transitioend to Scourge Arrow of Menace Pathfinder.

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Gameplay Log:
20231209: Made it to maps. Played 18 hours, 51 minutes, and 4 seconds; Died 28 times; Killed 44531 monsters; 6/115.
20231216: Reached level 91. Played 2 days, 0 hours, 36 minutes, and 40 seconds; Died 61 times; Killed 145669 monsters. 78/115

20231222: Reached level 92. Played 2 days, 8 hours, 23 minutes, and 12 seconds; Died 70 times; Killed 185136 monsters. 108/115
20231226: The last day playing the league.

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