The Offspring is a punk rock band that was formed in 1984 in California. They gained popularity in the 1990s with hit songs like "Self Esteem" and "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)". However, one of their lesser-known songs, "Filthy Spell", stands out for its catchy tune and thought-provoking lyrics. "Filthy Spell" was released in 1998 as part of The Offspring's album "Americana". The song starts off with a fast-paced guitar riff that immediately grabs the listener's attention. The lyrics, although slightly cryptic, revolve around the theme of disillusionment and society's obsession with materialism and superficiality.

Sub classing the magic weapons.

Terraria has 4 official classes: Melee, Ranged, Magic, Summon. In each of these classes players like to divide weapons into 'sub classes'. For example Melee has swords, spears, Heavy flails, chains, boomerangs, and yoyos. Ranged has (bullet)Guns, bows, darts, rocket launchers, and throwables. Summon has minions, sentries, and whips. And magic has. well that's what this thread is about.

The wiki divides magic weapons into: Tomes, wands, magic guns, and misc. I've never really liked this categorization, it's only sorting weapons by what the sprites look like instead of what they actually do. If I tell you a weapon is a wand, all you can really imply about it is that it's a magic weapon. Whereas if I said bow, well you know its a ranged weapon, but you also know it uses arrows. Here I've sorted magic weapons based on function and mechanics, should be more informative than just "It looks like a book".

Linear:
These weapons pierce, and usually move in a straight line. They don't bounce (one debatable exception) and will usually hit each enemy only once per projectile.
Examples include: Wand of Sparking, Gem Staffs, Space Gun, Aqua Scepter, Laser Rifle, Magic Dagger, Golden Shower, Frost Staff, and Unholy Trident.
Also including shadowbeam staff, because even though it bounces off walls it only hits enemies once per shot.

Barrage:
These weapons are designed for single targets and almost never pierce. They also tend to have a high rate of fire. Also they don't have homing as I put those in a different subclass. I'm also including weapons with splash damage here too as those are often used for single target.
Examples include: Thunder Zapper, Flower of Fire, Flower of Frost, Meteor Staff, Crystal Storm, Crystal Serpent, Sky Fracture, Leaf Blower, Heat Ray, Razorpine, Blizzard Staff, Laser Machine Gun, Bubble Gun, Betsy's Wrath, and Lunar Flare.

Seeker:
These weapons have homing by rule, although I wouldn't consider all homing weapons seekers. Seekers are similar to barrage weapons in that they are usually focused for single target, although some can pierce their crowd control dps is barely any higher than their single target (if at all).
Examples include: Magic Missile, Flamelash, Rainbow Rod, Spectre Staff, Bat Scepter, Nightglow, and Nebula Blaze.

Flooder:
These weapons are about filling areas with projectile, they are almost always focused on crowd control. They also always pierce, and almost always have bouncing. Flooder projectiles can often hit the same target multiple times too.
Examples include: Bee Gun, Water Bolt, Book of Skulls, Cursed Flames, Magic Harp, Wasp Gun, Staff of Earth, Razorblade Typhoon, and Nebula Arcanum.

Aura:
These weapons attack a smallish area constantly. Somewhat of a small scale more concentrated flooder. These weapons are always used for crowd control.
Examples Include: Vilethorn, Crystal Vile Shard, Blood Thorn, Life Drain, Nettle Burst, Inferno Fork, Resonance Scepter, Toxic Flask.

Support:
These weapons have lingering projectiles, they are casts once or twice then you switch to a different weapon while they help add to your damage output.
Examples include: Crimson rod, Nimbus Rod, Clinger Staff, Rainbow Gun, and Magnet Sphere.

Zappinator:
Pure Chaos
Examples: Grey Zappinator and Orange Zappinator.

Multi Sub Class Weapons:
These weapons seem to fit into multiple subclasses at different times.
Demon Scythe:
The initial projectile is almost stationary and can can hit enemies that run into it multiple times: Aura
After a while the projectile moves in a straight line usually only hitting each enemy once: Linear.

Charged Blaster Cannon:
When charging it up the cannon fires a bunch of non piercing projectiles: Barrage
When fully charged the beam constantly attacks enemies in a concentrated area: Aura

Last Prism:
When charging up the prism covers a huge area with several beams: Flooder
Although the fully charged beam pierces, no crowd will survive to this point so it's almost always used for bossing dps: Barrage

Realms of Magic - Terraria but RPG

Well i was looking for something completely new to play lately and i found this. Premise is Terraria but RPG.
So after around 5 hours i think it is pretty nice.

Features i found so far:
- 7 races to play each starting somewhere else on continent
- worldmap you travel
- world is predefined, so no random shit. Dungeons, villages, tombs, npcs to meet etc.
- skills
- 4 schools of magic
- combat skills
- everything cost stamina like jumping blocking attacking.
- non random enemies
- quests
- predefined NPCs with their own characters, backstories etc.
- hitbox based combat. So if you see rat biting then only when you are in that bite range it can hit you.
- pretty soule like music
- building/crafting/farming/trading/fighting it is a sandbox
- joinable NPCs that can automate some crafting for you

Overall for 5 hours it is pretty good.

rusty_shackleford

Arcane

Perkel

Arcane

Darth Canoli

Arcane

I tried to play it a while back but the screen was shaky, then, they claimed fixing it but they didn't.

Let us know what you think of it after 15 hours, usually, the first 5 hours are a bliss as everything is new, then, the repetitive gameplay gets to you.

Perkel

Arcane

I tried to play it a while back but the screen was shaky, then, they claimed fixing it but they didn't.

Let us know what you think of it after 15 hours, usually, the first 5 hours are a bliss as everything is new, then, the repetitive gameplay gets to you.

Jasede

Arcane

Perkel

Arcane

I think they solved terraria problem had. Aka new map generation and how random it was. Here you have worldmap and that worldmap describes what biomes you will find.
Starbound tried something similar where planets decided it but Starbound rules were just broken without any logic to them and it plays like shit.

Cryomancer

Arcane

IS less gear dependent than Terraria? I personally don't like how your char is nothing and his gear everything.

As for the 4 magic schools, whcih schools are? Any spell list?

Perkel

Arcane

IS less gear dependent than Terraria? I personally don't like how your char is nothing and his gear everything.

As for the 4 magic schools, whcih schools are? Any spell list?

fire earth water and necromancy
Each have their own spell tree list.
Magic requires some essences but also leveling.

Darth Canoli

Arcane

Just today, I tried to launch the intro and the game is stuttering so much it's almost a freeze, vsync on or off changes nothing.
And the scrolling background during character creation is just painful.

rusty_shackleford

Arcane

Cryomancer

Arcane

This airphobics. Anyway, I think that I will buy the game. But before, any list of the in game water spells? That is the most important thing in any fantasy RPG IMO.

Galdred

Studio Draconis

luj1

You're all shills

Well i was looking for something completely new to play lately and i found this. Premise is Terraria but RPG.
So after around 5 hours i think it is pretty nice.

Features i found so far:
- 7 races to play each starting somewhere else on continent
- worldmap you travel
- world is predefined, so no random shit. Dungeons, villages, tombs, npcs to meet etc.
- skills
- 4 schools of magic
- combat skills
- everything cost stamina like jumping blocking attacking.
- non random enemies
- quests
- predefined NPCs with their own characters, backstories etc.
- hitbox based combat. So if you see rat biting then only when you are in that bite range it can hit you.
- pretty soule like music
- building/crafting/farming/trading/fighting it is a sandbox
- joinable NPCs that can automate some crafting for you

Overall for 5 hours it is pretty good.

looks like some arcade game from 30 years ago but the gameplay looks excellent

What are the best modfiers for the good items on terraria?

I am wordering what the best modifier are for the Paladin's Hammer, Vampire knives, Golem fist, and the magical harp?

I really don't think this is too opinion based. The modifiers are objectively better based on the effect they have on DPS, with few exceptions, and those exceptions are worth discussion. Mana cost is the only thing I can think of that may offset pure DPS in measuring which modifiers are better.

The lyrics, although slightly cryptic, revolve around the theme of disillusionment and society's obsession with materialism and superficiality. The main idea of "Filthy Spell" is that people are trapped in a spell of consumerism and are willing to do anything to attain wealth and success. This is reflected in the chorus, where lead singer Dexter Holland belts out, "Caught in the filthy spell, the bells begin to chime, the feelings that you sell, be sure to hide them well.

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There were no new modifiers added in 1.2, so the modifiers for these items are the same as the ones for their respective classes.

The best modifiers are:

• Godly, for melee weapons that cannot have their speed modified, or for melee weapons that cannot have their size modified. (That means melee weapons that are not swung.)
• Legendary, for other melee weapons
• Demonic, for ranged weapons that have no knockback.
• Unreal, for other ranged weapons.
• Mythical, for magic weapons with knockback.

For magic weapons without knockback, you can choose either Mystic for reduced mana cost, or Demonic for increased damage; there is no clearly better option.

The Paladin's Hammer is a boomerang. Although it is ranged, it does melee damage. Since its speed/size cannot be modified, its best prefix is Godly.

The Vampire Knives, like boomerangs, is a ranged weapon that deals melee damage. Its speed and size also cannot be modified, so its best prefix is Godly.

The Golem Fist looks like it's similar to the Harpoon, in which case it's a ranged weapon with melee damage. Its best prefix is, again, Godly.

The Magical Harp cannot have knockback, so its best modifier is Mystic or Demonic, depending on how you like to play.

_{Note: It seems like anything that does not consume ammo deals either melee damage or magic damage, even if it is a ranged weapon.}

" This line implies that individuals are so consumed with fitting into society's expectations that they suppress their true emotions and hide their vulnerabilities. In the verses of the song, The Offspring highlights various scenarios where individuals become victims of their own desire for wealth. They sing about a girl who succumbs to the pressure of beauty standards to fit in, a guy who becomes a sell-out to achieve fame, and a person who becomes addicted to drugs to cope with the emptiness inside. These scenarios serve as cautionary tales, warning listeners of the dangers of chasing material possessions and losing touch with their true selves. Overall, "Filthy Spell" by The Offspring offers a critical analysis of society's obsession with consumerism and the negative consequences it can have on individuals. The song's catchy melody and memorable lyrics make it a standout track, despite its relatively lesser-known status compared to the band's other hits. It serves as a reminder to listeners to be mindful of the choices they make and to prioritize authenticity and personal fulfillment over societal expectations..

Reviews for "The Hidden Consequences of a Filthy Family Spell"

1. Jessica - 2/5 Stars

I was really disappointed with "The Offspring Filthy Spell." The storyline was confusing and hard to follow, and the characters were one-dimensional and uninteresting. The writing style felt forced and lacking in depth. Additionally, there were several grammatical errors throughout the book, which I found distracting. Overall, I found the book to be a letdown and would not recommend it.

2. Michael - 1/5 Stars

I couldn't even finish "The Offspring Filthy Spell." The writing was extremely poor, with awkward phrasing and repetitive use of clichés. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it impossible for me to connect with the characters. The plot itself was convoluted and lacked any real substance. I regret spending my time and money on this book, and I would advise others to steer clear of it.

3. Sarah - 2/5 Stars

"The Offspring Filthy Spell" was a disappointment for me. The story had potential, but it was poorly executed. The pacing was off, with slow and mundane moments dragging on while more interesting plot points were rushed through. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it difficult to care about their fates. Overall, I found the book to be underwhelming and not worth the hype.

4. Andrew - 2/5 Stars

I had high hopes for "The Offspring Filthy Spell," but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The writing style was dry and lacked creativity, making it difficult to engage with the story. The characters felt flat and unrelatable, and their motivations were often unclear. The plot itself had potential but was poorly executed, leaving me feeling unsatisfied and uninterested. I wouldn't recommend this book to others looking for an enjoyable and immersive reading experience.

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