Why is the MH community so awful?

[Tommy Tiltar]

Specifically the old long time MH players are some of the most elitist and condescending people I have ever met in a gaming community. They are all obsessed with talking down to people cause they didnt "play real difficult games like the old MH games". And generally they just seem obsessed with comparing their game to other games in general, so many times when I've had criticisms or complaints about MH they instantly jump me to call me a souls player, I swear the souls series lives rent free in most MH players heads and at this point it just seems they are insecure their game never got the same mainstream popularity.

[cybercybercybercyber4]

Originally posted by Ishinoyonitsuyoi:

because we know how good the game was and expected Capcom to learn from them and continue making more groundbreaking games. The appeal was the difficulty- it required skill to play the game. Unlocking weapons and armor used to be much more difficult and made the online multiplayer mechanic that much more endearing- other people could see you had the rare weapons and armor. But we can't even have that in the subsequent games.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3427372071

Having underwhelming equipment forced you into certain playstyles or to outgrind the time issue.

But what if you dont want to grind and dont enjoy the playstyle thats forced upon you, then you just put the game aside and play something else, possibly adding a deserved negative review.
The will to adapt to something is not a positive trait by itself.

[Star47]

We need to gatekeep harder. Going more mainstream will just waterdown the game even further.

[cruste]

The real question is why are most challenging games are created by asian especially, japanese game companies, what happened to the western games.
Lack of challenge literally everywhere

God of War nobody talks about its difficulty, it is too easy, created for the average casual consumer who can't do more than pushing a single button

What happened to games like gothic with unique combat systems, where you needed rythm feeling to swing your sword effectively? The mechanic was also ruined in its sequals
yep they failed couldn't sell enough copies

good old star wars games once upon time had good sword fighting mechanic vs human enemies but nothing good against big beast like rancor etc

did skyrim had a good fighting mechinic, not really?

good old die by the sword got its revival in vr arena games or these medieval sims like kingdom come deliverance or for honor, but it is always only good sword fight against human enemies

mh series also needed 15 years to peak at mhw, just look at the older games with lack of cool combos and over the years more complexity was added to each weapon playstyle

[N.GinWorks]

Name any community that isn't awful. Not even kid-friendly game are safe from mangled minded people on their community you know Weak argument sure but name any game that you think people won't ram their opinion on you that isn't a niche game. Every community always has one of those guys around who just couldn't stand to see what they like to be pointed finger at. That's public space for you, everyone has their say..

I personally compare this game to God Eater even though its rather farcry by miles now, back then that game was the alternative in case you don't like MH difficult spike. I don't know where comparing MH to Souls game even coming from tbh. People are just that desperate to make point I guess.

[FuyuNoSora]

The MH community was even more toxic here a few years ago. Right now it's quite calm.

The reason for the toxic community are speedruns, cheats, heavy modding and the false expectations they created. People demand from others to be top notch players, and anything outside the meta is ridiculed and looked down upon. While the Meta isn't even always right, it does not matter to these people.

These false expectations are also created by sites like "How long to Beat", which for instance states that one can 100% F-Zero X in 14 hours. In reality it would take a very skilled player at least 60 hours to 100% if he was lucky to understand everything right away. Realistically we are talking about 100+ hours of play time, playing the game blindly, if ever, because some things are as hard as beating a Fatalis.

Even with knowledge 14 hours to 100% F-Zero X is a lie. Some friends of mine tried to beat my records (who are needed for 100% completion) for two weeks and couldn't do so, but this site says one can get everything in 11 hours if one rushes it!

Such liars, are the same people who talk down to others.

[RobeRonin]

Originally posted by Tommy Tiltar:

Specifically the old long time MH players are some of the most elitist and condescending people I have ever met in a gaming community. They are all obsessed with talking down to people cause they didnt "play real difficult games like the old MH games". And generally they just seem obsessed with comparing their game to other games in general, so many times when I've had criticisms or complaints about MH they instantly jump me to call me a souls player, I swear the souls series lives rent free in most MH players heads and at this point it just seems they are insecure their game never got the same mainstream popularity.

what lol ? old MH fans are a bit pissed of because their game is getting diluted and made into a western RPG and its fair ! world was a nice remaking of the old systems that worked well then they made icebourne and took things a step to far with the clutch claw i liked it but i could see their point now rise and wilds has gone even further down the clutch claw path and made focus mode ! yes fans of the franchise are getting pushed out of their own game franchise can you blame them for being annoyed?

[Max]

can someone explain wtf westernisim in Monster hunter world? this just relaystic art-style not limited to usa ? lmao

[ominumi]

Originally posted by Max:

can someone explain wtf westernisim in Monster hunter world? this just relaystic art-style not limited to usa ? lmao

Look up Monster Hunter Frontier. That's the difference.

[Max]

Originally posted by ominumi:

Originally posted by Max:

can someone explain wtf westernisim in Monster hunter world? this just relaystic art-style not limited to usa ? lmao

Look up Monster Hunter Frontier. That's the difference.

still i dont got it?
another art-style look like old day RPG idk? anyway people love changes instead of doing same work ll all years

beside i think the old day dont have internet so most devs just have local-taste.
now days evryone can see all world-wide work and evryone inspire by other style.


its like saying anime game == japanese devs

[ominumi]

Originally posted by Max:

Originally posted by ominumi:

Look up Monster Hunter Frontier. That's the difference.

still i dont got it?
another art-style look like old day RPG idk? anyway people love changes instead of doing same work ll all years

beside i think the old day dont have internet so most devs just have local-taste.
now days evryone can see all world-wide work and evryone inspire by other style.


its like saying anime game == japanese devs

It's the art style AND design. Look how much 'spikes' Frontier monsters have. Not to mention all the crazy attacks monsters have.

[Hammer Of Evil]

not sure why you let it bother you, op! that sounds like quite the problem.

i just mind my own business and tell rude/pedantic people to @#$% off. try it sometime.

follow me for 'how not to care what other people think' tips.

[ominumi]

Originally posted by Hammer Of Evil:

not sure why you let it bother you, op! that sounds like quite the problem.

i just mind my own business and tell rude/pedantic people to @#$% off. try it sometime.

follow me for 'how not to care what other people think' tips.

The Commander said it best, "Other people's opinions are like chains. They can pull you along, but they can also hold you down."

[OnePunchGay]

"first time?" -any new comer after mh xxxx title

[TotalTriscuit]

See, your first mistake is mistaking actual Monster Hunter vets with World fans. Us actual fans will play whatever, even help out new players. It's the toxic clowns that suckled the teat of World and got their first taste of Monster Hunter and are gatekeeping the franchise. "ThEy MaDe My GamE tOo EaSy!!"

Pre-Iceborne, World was without a doubt the easiest Monster Hunter game I've ever played. It's the epitome of casual and that's okay. More players is better. Ignore the WORLD elitists foaming at the mouth to defend their Baby's First Monster Hunter. The games are for everyone. Those of us who are actual fans, are very welcoming.

[Toez]

I get the impression that some heavy reflection is goin on here.