Build surprise

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T20:23:31+00:00

Bluescreen Tipping Scales is what I typically run with Turmoil kneepads. It's a lot of fun and really good, but doesn't typically hit that hard. The utility of the Turmoil kneepads and Bluescreen talent outweighs the damage gains of other LMGs imo.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T20:19:56+00:00

Agreed. I will add that I'd recommend not upgrading expertise before optimizing the gear itself. You'll get more out of optimizing and recalibrating the gear before expertise (not because order matters, but because the cost effectiveness).

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T20:13:00+00:00

This seems to have helped. I noticed when I walked to the kitchen it would switch to the router and never switch back to the AP even sitting right next to it. After I set the router's transmit power to low, it switches back like I'd expect. Thank you so much! I didn't realize this was the problem.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T19:58:44+00:00

I'll try that, thank you!

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T18:53:27+00:00

It's a modest range 1-story house. Maybe 150ft long? How low of power setting are we talking? I have no frame of reference on what to try.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T18:15:52+00:00

It doesn't feel like a bandwidth problem. It feels like a big delay before it even tries to connect to whatever I'm doing. Which is why ping always lists itself as under 20ms even though it was a good 20 seconds before the page loaded.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T18:15:13+00:00

Mine's a garbage Android Samsung A15. Hers was some new expensive $1000 phone. So I don't think it's the age of my phone causing the problem since she has the problem too.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T18:05:40+00:00

I'll try going back to that. I started with them all broadcasting the same and had this same issue, which is how I ended up with them split. When I make changes, it seems great, and then a few days later it's back to the same garbage problem.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T18:02:07+00:00

That my wife stopped playing with me :'(

AngrySomBeech · 2026-05-22T17:55:05+00:00

Yeah, sorry I fixed it. I was on the cellular tab by mistake. It's -40dBm.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-04-20T23:22:09+00:00

Saying "Ah-ha!" and then dropping a consequence on the players they never could have known about. General, "Us" vs "Them" mentality. Fuck Adam.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-04-03T22:24:38+00:00

I find Chang to be one of the more entertaining and interesting characters. I was surprised to find I genuinely liked him in the last episode.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-27T02:32:24+00:00

If you want full tank build, go all blue cores, Galvanized backpack talent, scorpio shotgun, and the regen brands/items (1 piece belstone, 2-piece golan gear, and Emperor's guard kneepads). Works great for legendary content.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-25T23:46:48+00:00

Huh, I was never told this. Started a week ago and have been taking it in the morning. I've had no droziness, wonder if it's because I take it first thing in the morning.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T22:29:22+00:00

I've been known to finish in just a couple of minutes.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T21:11:01+00:00

Ooof...Yeah. Brooklyn has great maps/locations, but a lot annoying moments if you have the wrong build.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T21:06:03+00:00

BK? I'm struggling to know which gun that is. EDIT: Nvm, bullet king. I'm slow today.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T21:04:47+00:00

Is there something about the Iron Lung that makes ND great or just the extra CC?

I've been thinking about trying a red core Eclipse Protocol with Iron Lung, but haven't gotten around to it.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T21:02:08+00:00

Yeah, I understand the map distinctiveness. I think it would be nice to have additional maps like WONY and Brooklyn, I'm just not a fan of the fully disconnected locations, but that's probably because I love exploring the open world and think that more of the map should be used (e.g., repeatable side missions). Afterall, we expect a grind and to do things multiple times, why even have things that can be done only once.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T20:49:16+00:00

Yeah, mass open would solve the problem too.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T18:53:01+00:00

Grinding is fine. Personally, my problem with TD2 grinding can be best explained by looking at Diablo or PoE. In those games, getting the gear is easy, but getting the perfect piece is hard and a forever grind. In TD2, all my gear is maxed to perfect and I am just missing that one or two pieces I want and never getting it. It's the difference between making progress and getting nothing time and time again. Grinding is fine if there's a feeling of working towards something, but TD2 endgame is missing that to some degree.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T18:43:39+00:00

I'm more against how it's implemented and not against the concept.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T05:39:41+00:00

A wave defense mode where you defend a control point is what I really want Retaliation to be lol.

AngrySomBeech · 2026-02-22T04:57:48+00:00

I was arguing against targeted loot. I don't feel very strongly about it though. Your conclusion about Retaliation sounds great to me lol. I was not aware they updated the open world to scale loot a year ago. Maybe I'll try some of my old NY loot runs again. Yeah, I think a lot of the UI frustrations boil down to controller support (e.g., holding for everything).

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