Do you recommend new players join in the new patch? I played when it was released but felt tired cuz there were too many events to do....

F2P-friendly, if not friendlier than Genshin.

Lots of units in this game are complete at M0, game's equivalent of C0, and further mindscapes simply results in bigger numbers. If you're looking to jump into ZZZ, now's a better time than any to be invested before powercreeping in 2.X and beyond starts, which is inevitable.

Starting content gives you approx 180 limited rolls based on the amount of content you clear. Starting. Then 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 content, barring the limited events, should net you approx 55. 65, 60, 70 limited pulls in total. That's 330 limited pulls, enough for you to take one DPS unit you like to mindscape 2/3 with a bit of luck, and their W1 Engine. Unfortunately, I don't know if you can still get Haramusa for free, he's an S-rank electric agent that Hoyo gave out foc due to the game debuting on Xbox. You also missed Miyabi, unless you download the game right now, and clear every single shit within the next 24-72 hours. Miyabi is the game's strongest DPS by miles, and should sufficiently last you at M0.

Expect worse grinds than Genshin owing to its 4+2 system. Disc drives aka artifacts are horrible to optimize here, resources cost a bomb, but you're never starved of them. You just need to have better resources management than Genshin in that regard.

Events are events. But I guarantee you they're easier to complete compared to Genshin's which are time-locked, some events are permanent from the get-go and will stay, so you have ample chromes to squeeze out of the game, again, F2P. If you like mind-numbingly addictive combat, want to smash things instead of explore excessively or immerse yourself in lore, ZZZ > Genshin. Everything else Genshin for the time being, though I know many people, including myself who have burned out and are dissatisfied with the current patches.

You're also in for a treat as 1.5 drops next Wednesday, featuring the game's very **first** dedicated support. If you're familiar with Genshin and their limited supports, you know what this means. Bonkers is the word.



1024kbps if you're still invested in this game. M0, maybe W1 Astra, save the rest for Virtual Idols. The most hyped faction after Miyabi, and with Miyabi out, and Hoyo recently teasing these girls in a McD promo, they might come sooner than expected. Robot girl = Ether Anomaly, can transform into robot after using EX Special. Pigtails girl = Phys stun dps, ult no cost, stance switch I think. MEgaphone girl = Ice support that is universal. All leaks STC. I assume you've been going at it like I am consistently. Anomaly is still going strong, think Yanagi + Ether Anomaly unit might be the 2nd best team comp in game.



This post has been edited by MerryGoRound^2: Jan 18 2025, 04:35 PM

MerryGoRound^2
still here lol
got my life sold to big corpo...
now production very busy need to be there almost 12 hours a day...
now i only login to get freebies and monthly pass, not playing much

i try to get astra yao if possible, if my luck is still there after gotten Miyabi and Yanagi, plus w-engine without losing 50/50

welp, events are there to help you get into the game fast.
you get a lot of freebies to help you get limited characters.

i literally only spent monthly pass yet able to get characters i wanted, not too bad actually.

GUYS. 1024kbps

THEY'RE GOING HONKAI'S ROUTE?



FYI, Silver Soldier Anby is released as a separate unit. Also debuting in 1.5 patch is Pulchra who is A-rank.

When you have talent & money:




the rare SSR card.

1024kbps

finally soldier 11 have a teammate
dang already lost track of all hoyoverse game lol

i need to get ROG Ally X or any new x86 console
my HTPC cant really play game with puny RX Vega 8 igp.

Finally at Port Elpis...

I never played the game properly for months since last Nov....
Welp, life's obstacles are everywhere, fixing one at a time.

Lost Astra Yao to Nekomata
now got Evelyn.. welp not too difficult

This post has been edited by 1024kbps: Feb 17 2025, 01:57 AM

ICYMI, Vivian and Hugo for 1.7
Vivian first half, Hugo second half.
Vivian best teammate for Yanagi, Hugo Ice Attacker.

ZZZ
Spotify official in game soundtrack
https://open.spotify.com/album/74Y0dW8JxYd5...NQHmC7r-FexLTRQ

Original Soundtrack
https://open.spotify.com/album/3t95BQqIrNzbdulnvykloZ

Failed to get wengine for manager... welp
these S rank agents should last for a while
Perhaps will get astra yao when she return when there are no better agents

This post has been edited by 1024kbps: Mar 12 2025, 10:49 PM

Might wanna get M0 Vivian, all limited Ether units are pretty useful against endgame content, even Zhu Yuan.

Having so much fun with 1.6's expanded Lost Void content.

i try to get her and the wengine, but so far only happen twice with HSOS agents, damn i was so lucky.

i need to catch up HSR and GI, even now ZZZ im just in pilot mode
now im just getting busy and busy, until i got portable x86 console, i wont be able to play the games much
too many travels and overtime, cant squeeze anymore time for games

IT seems like they dropped the old skool CRT maze exploration style, not sure what made them change to field exploration after ballet twins tower story.
or is it the CRT maze style on applies on character story? lol

the CRT maze is the main point causing ppl quit ZZZ lol, now not much CRT maze

I was no exception lol
1 or 2 CRT maze is okay, but earlier stages has too many, plus some stages are freaking long.
rewards were difficult to get, welp they should release the beta to public to gather feedback before official release.

now the damage is done.
The game can be boring at times, thought the Astra Yao story was awesome, im surprised she sang Chinese and Cantonese songs

By CRT Maze, do you mean the TV mode? Problem with TV mode is there was an incredibly divided opinion toward the design, and deep down, I think the team knew it took too much focus away from other work that were much more integral to the game. Personally am happy to see it go.

Cant say i hate the TV mode, though some of the TV mode maze require some brain juice to solve.
i like to solve maze, and Hoyoverse games has plenty of them.
TV mode more into puzzle solving, less 3d actions.

the 3d exploration style is easier for everyone, and not much puzzle.
but the map looks like typical console game, you cant interact with the item, nor they are destructible.

there's no balance in there, for new player the TV mode will put people off for sure

My personal take on the game's exploration is it's semi-linear and the return value lies in the game's combat and endgame content. If you enjoy killing stuff and working toward character progression, this will resonate with you. Otherwise, this game is unlikely to speak to a large audience outside those elements. Plus, it does remind me of an HD version of Honkai Impact.

It's the reason the game has so much free chromes locked behind challenges that ensure you invest more time completing them, or players are unlikely to return following events and main storyline. I haven't burned out on the game, but probably because it's new and Yanagi > every female on-field DPS I've experienced in Genshin. Unfair comparison, but I said what I said.

The way I see it, ZZZ sacrifices exploration, player-environment interaction, attention to details in areas where it doesn't count, and storyline for all the fan service, combat, and graphics. TV mode so happens to fall in the former.

What you can do in ZZZ while other can't


what you absolutely can't, sit down comfy sofa


rendering broke while fixing bangboo lol


still learning how to play this mini game

This post has been edited by 1024kbps: Apr 1 2025, 10:13 PM