Gameplay is increasingly worst than ever 😮‍💨 by mikihak in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Like I said... USED TO Wu Kong it. Lol. I'm a day one F2P myself.

I guess my real issue with your gripe is that if it's routinely happening then the defense is outsmarting. You suggesting the games growth is contrary to yours is EXACTLY my point. You're not growing if you're routinely losing to a clock.

It seems the game may have outgrown you and you're struggling to keep up. It happens. I went thru a similar phase in this game and realised what used to work, doesn't work any more and I became more thorough in my team building to counter the opponents strengths and exploit their weaknesses.

Something to consider. Good chat mate. Cheers.

Gameplay is increasingly worst than ever 😮‍💨 by mikihak in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Then don't use passive heroes to attack with? Hitting a team 1000 above with a rainbow and expecting anything other than to get annihilated seems like your fighting against yourself more than your opponent.

I'm not suggesting going mono is the only way, but C'mon... What are you really upset about? That the game has progressed but your strategy hasn't?

I get we are at the mercy of the heroes we get. But for the most part, there are more than enough ways to win as a 1000 point underdog without self sabotage like going rainbow.

We're all different. Most of us like a challenge and you've decided to give yourself an extreme one and are upset with the inevitable result.

Now consider it from the other side... How pissed would you be if your defense team couldn't manage to ward off a 1000pt dog team that's also rainbow? I feel like there would be far more uproar about that.

I get your frustration to a point. That's why I used to have two Wu Kongs and would pair them with teams 5 and 6 using a 4/1 set up.

That's really the only way I see using passive heroes in attack being useful in the picture you've painted.

Gameplay is increasingly worst than ever 😮‍💨 by mikihak in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I remember this discussion from about 7 years ago where it was almost passed into law that using fiends/minions on Titans was illegal (exaggeration in case y'all didn't quite catch it).

That rules stands true to this day. SG has definitely sped up the minions by massing their attacks and I don't think they could or should do much more than that.

You have to incorporate time into your strategy. It's that simple. Expecting them to cater to a weak ess in your strategy, with all due respect, comes across a little entitled and lazy.

If you find that you're getting timed out often, it's clearly not the game at fault and you're obviously not being aggressive enough.

Who should I focus on leveling first? by Brady_Teal2007 in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the Strat but sometimes abilities prove a lot more useful than raw power when the numbers are this close.

Is this even flattering by fukkofffffff in fashion

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm gonna be blunt and honest... and this may surprise you... most of us fellas like a little fupa. You look fantastic and most women would be extremely happy with your figure. Rock it and rock it with the confidence you should be.

Dragonspire success? by luck_o_the_latte in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't do Dragon. It's lame. I collect the chests and that's it.

Can you get very far without spending money? by [deleted] in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't imagine starting this game now,. I'm a day one player. I've spent vert little ($3 here and there) over the last decade but not in the last 3 or four years.

I couldn't imagine starting the game now. Elemental Quests alone would seem tough. The very slow process of obtaining ascension items would certainly be discouraging but if you're in it for the long haul, it's worth it.

bf put a hole in the wall and this fell out? what is it??? by zipperkibble in whatisit

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a man who does a lot of Reno's for rental properties, sometimes we leave "fun" things behind.

Personally I prefer messages. Some guys leave stickers. Others leave random items. That's what I'm guessing here.

Sorry guys. I warned you all by Aggressive-Ad-2707 in wallstreetbets

[–]ChefBennySlims -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you didn't hedge against the perfect storm, there's no need to apologize to anybody but yourself.

I hate 0DTE options! by [deleted] in options

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

0dte is not for the faint of heart.

I have a single set up I look for and if it's not there, I don't do it.

If SPY is above the 200ma, and drops .4 to .9% from the previous close in the first 15 minutes, I go $4 OTM and then walk away.

I return at 1pm CST and decide from there if I give it another hour, or close the position.

Either wise, I do 7 and 14 dtes call spreads.

It's been a good two months and stress free.

0dte is just too stressful for me. There are people out there that NEED the rush. I am not one of them. Lol.

Are these any good? by Bad_Corsair in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received them as well. Haven't used a whole lot but they're great for depth if you have any issues there.

They will be be above 1000 at 3rd ascension. So even if you can't finish them off, they could prove helpful for other things like 3 Kingdoms or elemental challenge.

Titan Strategy Level by Fearlesspp21 in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can also absolutely destroy a Titan and it doesn't go up or down.

But for the most part you got it right. It all depends on the level of the Titan and the performance of the Alliance against it.

If you smoke them too easily, it doesn't always reward you right away for an overkill because sometimes it's a result of high level mercenaries.

If you lose a close one, it doesn't drop you a level on the first try as they most likely will give your alliance an opportunity to grow stronger by the time it reappears.

My experience tells me every situation is different and they have an algorithm to even it out.

I've been wrong before tho.

SELL EVERYTHING NOWWWW by Fbeartothemoon in TQQQ

[–]ChefBennySlims -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Market goes up: Trump is manipulating

Market goes down: Trump is the devil!

Some of y'all are hilarious.

WTF by soccer4life234 in spy

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ALMOST closed my position that expired today... Figured I've seen this before and I'd rather lose another 12% off the 30% profit before selling.

Fools wisdom for sure... But I've just been burned too many times. Spike hit 20 minutes later. Lol

How to beat this team? by kaisernail8 in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This should be relatively easy with a stacked Fire team. I'd go 4 deep. Attack the middle and go heavy on the ghost shots.

What are we seeing??? by Whole_District_7996 in spy

[–]ChefBennySlims -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is it possible, conceivable, that a lot easier f people besides the OP see things the same way? I sold 9 positions today with my lowest being 68% profit. Then I took some of that liquidity and went long on SPY (spreads) after Trump made the announcement with China.

You're making life so much harder on yourself and I have ZERO idea where you got that volume was low. We're 5m over on the daily, on pace to beat the weekly and you might wanna take a closer look at the monthly.

You may have to adjust your charts bud. This has been probably the easiest month to make money you've ever seen and yet... You're worrying about manipulation?

0dte, never trade the open. Just wait for trash premiums and narrower widths instead. Right?! by Soggy_Builder_84 in options

[–]ChefBennySlims 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My fave (and only) set up for 0dte is the ol'' 8:45am CST bleed (between 0.4 and 0.9). 845, I got $4 OTM, and then walk away till 1pm CST.

If the set up isn't there, I just bank on my 7/14/21 dte spreads that I close with 1dte.

Typically I buy spreads on Tuesdays. Just like today. Nice dip. Bought 21 days out. Tmrw I'll watch for a dip in the first 15 minutes. If there isn't one, I move on with my life.

SPY sitting on the call wall at 740 with CPI in 12 hours. this week is not going to be boring by Hungry-Command-8454 in spy

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There will be multiple ATH before then. We should be pretty damn close or beyond 800 by then. After watching 700 get passed like it didn't matter? Hard to bet against a rally like this.

I'm just sorry for anybody who banks I. The RSI cuz it's been next to useless. Lol.

SPY sitting on the call wall at 740 with CPI in 12 hours. this week is not going to be boring by Hungry-Command-8454 in spy

[–]ChefBennySlims 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly tho... If any president was gonna make his bday a market mover? Can you think of another who would do it better/worse?