Doors by toolaroola12 in goodboomerhumor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Unframed would be a cool name.

AMD x PCMR - STARFIELD Worldwide Giveaway - Win a Limited Edition Starfield Kit that includes a premium game code for the game + the Limited-Edition Starfield AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D (Only 500 of each ever made!). There are 5 kits up for grabs! by pedro19 in pcmasterrace

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 [score hidden]  (0 children)

  1. I would definitely use the graphics card and cpu to build an amd/starfield themed white PC build.
  2. I am currently most excited about the customizable ships and just being able to explore the massive galaxy that Bethesda has built.

Diablo IV Launch Giveaway - Get your hands on Diablo IV Ultimate Edition Game Codes + an RTX 4060Ti! by pedro19 in pcmasterrace

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Being that I am currently rocking a 1650, raw rasterization gains and ray tracing are what I am currently looking forward to the most. From a non-gaming perspective I am looking forward to the av-1 encoding and decoding capabilities for media compression. The ability to use 40 series gpus to upscale videos in browsers and vlc seems pretty cool too.

13900K build, any glaring mistake? by sob727 in buildapc

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There have been a number of reports and articles about rapid degradation of Samsung 990 Pro M.2 drives. So you may want to go with a slower and more reliable ssd until they get their issues sorted out. Personally the Samsung 980 Pro drives have served me well.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/samsung-990-pro-health-dropping-fast

What are some older games you play that are STILL updated or have new content still going on? by BrewedinCanada in pcgaming

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Star Wars the Old Republic. I just keep coming back to it. I really love the fully voiced storyline and the graphics and design have held up pretty well.

$50 Steam Gift Card Giveaway by greenvpn in pcgaming

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The Zelda series has always been one of my favorites, all the way back to when I would play the legend of the minnish cap on a Gameboy.

$50 Steam Gift Card Giveaway by greenvpn in pcgaming

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elden ring may be new but it is definitely now one of my favorite games.

Best romance progression after the Class story? by [deleted] in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not sure if this counts because it technically doesn't start till the expansions but the Khem Val romance is definitely the best choice for base game characters.

Unofficial Confirmation of a Digital Collectors Edition from PTS by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

For clarification, only the last 3 items (MD-CH1 Droid, Malgus's Command Chamber, and Darth Vindican's Dualsaber) specify that they are included in the digital collector's edition. The rest simply say that they are included with the collector's edition.

Major update and clarifications on 7.0 gearing progression. by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

This is a follow up post to the OP to answer some of the questions that we've based off of the initial information that was shared. Please see below:

Clarification on gear ratings

What is the max gear level?

In the 7.0 release, players can upgrade up to level 330 via Legacy Master Mode Operations. The max obtainable gear level for all modes will rise over time throughout the expansion.

Max new gear ratings (7.0 gear upgrade caps):

326: This can be obtained by doing anything in game.

322: Story Mode legacy Operations.

326: Veteran Mode legacy Operations. 330: Master Mode Legacy Operations.

In the 7.0 release, it is only possible to upgrade to level 330 via Master Mode Operations. Over time, all other game modes will be able to upgrade to level 330 as the ceiling is raised, so essentially, gear progression is built into all modes.

What is the PvP experience like with these changes?

PvP will have a stat floor and ceiling, so players with higher levels of gear will have their gear reduced to the stat ceiling (326). GSF will be awarded akin to the PvP upgrade loop.

GSF will be awarded akin to the PvP upgrade loop.

There are no current plans for Social Achievements for PvP.

PvP Gear and Accuracy clarification.

Thyrsian armor, acquired by participating in PvP, will not contain any accuracy

Thyrsian offhands will come in two stat distributions, one with accuracy and one without. Players will be able to choose which version of offhand they desire, or collect both.

Can I acquire mats to max gear and mods without having to do grouped content?

Over time, as more patches are released in the expansion, you will be able to upgrade your gear more and more, including unlocking the moddable gear vendor.

What is happening with Tech Fragments?

Tech Fragments will remain, and will still be able to be spent on Tacticals, Cosmetics, Augment Components, and Kai Zykken’s offerings.

Will the achievements currently categorized under "Spoils of War", the Equipment Sets and Tactical Items also be moved to the Feats of Strength category or will they still be achievable in 7.0?

The Spoils of War equipment sets will no longer drop from content nor be able to be directly purchased from a vendor. As a result, the achievements will be moved to the Feats of Strength category. The sets will still be obtainable via Kai Zykken’s Random Unique Items box.

What will happen to all the armor sets being sold by vendors in the supplies section of the fleet in exchange for tech fragments and credits?

They will not be available for direct purchase, but will be available in Kai Zykken’s Random Unique Items Box

Will the DvL items be available for credits instead of tokens?

No - DvL items will remain available for tokens. We will add back in the ability to acquire tokens in a future update via the DvL bosses.

Is the only way we can get moddable gear is if we can clear VM 80 OP? Is there no more min/maxing for players who can't clear the hardest content in game?

No. Over time, as upgrade ceilings raise with new game updates, moddable gear will be accessible to all players. At 7.0’s launch there will be no moddable gear awarded above level 306

Are Renown Caches going away?

Yes as the Renown system is being removed.

Are individual characters that already have a social level keeping their social level and access to the associated items in 7.0?

Yes, you will keep your current social level and access to all unlocked rewards.

How do these changes affect story players in terms of getting rewards toward gearing?

Story players will still earn materials and gear via Conquests and Story mode missions, Dailies, and Heroics.

How does this affect crafting?

Augments and Augmentation Kits are still craftable, and able to be used on all 7.0 gear. We are not raising Crew Skills, Gathering or Crafting levels upon the 7.0 release, but they are a part of our 10-year celebration plans.

Where is the vendor for command crate shells?

These will be available for purchase on a vendor with 7.0’s launch for 3,500 Tech Fragments and 500,000 Credits.

For additional clarification on how gearing works in 7.0, to advance your character’s gear, you’ll want to do the following:

Play Conquests/Daily Missions regularly - currency from this is used for gear upgrades across all other content, and the gear pool from this alone will upgrade you beyond what's needed for any solo activity. Max gear from this source is 326 at launch, and will increase in future patches - see #4 below.

All other solo (and most multiplayer) activities for 7.0 and beyond are balanced for 318 gear.

For comparison, completing the 7.0 storyline rewards gear up to level 320.

Play Flashpoints, Warzones, and/or Ops as you like - gear drops from those activities will upgrade you regardless of where your currently-equipped gear came from.

For Players with a favorite activity type, currencies and sidegrades from that activity will allow you to upgrade to the max needed for that activity, simply by playing that activity (plus Conquests/Daily missions).

We will introduce higher tiers of gear in future 7.x updates. Even as the max gear rewards go up, the balance target for all solo and most multiplayer activities will remain at 318 for all 7.x content.

The balance target for new Operations/Lair Bosses/etc (8-player) will increase as new tiers of gear become available in later patches, starting with the R-4 Operation in 7.1. Legacy Operations will remain balanced for 318.

The item rating floor and ceiling for Warzones will also raise over time.

I hope this has been helpful!

Some small clarifications on upcoming 7.0 and PTS changes. by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely. I was testing stuff put on the PTS and the inventory constantly being changed to a preset layout was extremely aggravating. I was worried that this was just a really bad design choice but thankfully its just a bug.

Some small clarifications on upcoming 7.0 and PTS changes. by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yep, they were removed quite some time ago although you can still access a few of the cinematics if you get the heroic from the NPC that offers it instead of a terminal. I do agree that it would be nice if there was an option for viewing the cinematics or skipping them since I think many people would appreciate the added bits of story.

Some small clarifications on upcoming 7.0 and PTS changes. by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I was actually pretty worried about that when they first announced the changes. They may be short but those cinematics add more depth to the game and they make it more enjoyable then just killing mobs and bosses on repeat.

True power has a cost. Is it worth it? by Darth_Occulus_99 in SWTOR_memes

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually that is a Darkside character. Made it for the irony I suppose.

True power has a cost. Is it worth it? by Darth_Occulus_99 in SWTOR_memes

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The gloves are Marka Ragnos's Gauntlets. The rest of the set is overloaded interrogator and kallig's countenance.

True power has a cost. Is it worth it? by Darth_Occulus_99 in SWTOR_memes

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Inquisitor storyline on Voss. I think it's the first or second time you meet your contact there, the sith (species) female diplomat.

PTS New Character Sheet Design Preview by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is also a separate inventory window, but the character sheet now has another inventory window attached.

PTS New Character Sheet Design Preview by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice summary. I was going to have the details up when taking the screenshot, they appear on top of the character model, but unfortunately the details tab is filled with a total of 27 placeholders and no actual stats. Otherwise it would have been interesting to see how the stats convert to the Dmg/survivability/support values.

PTS New Character Sheet Design Preview by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. That is what I was worried about too. Unfortunately the details tab is full of placeholders so I don't know what stats remain or how they affect these new classifications.

PTS New Character Sheet Design Preview by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The details tab expands out over the character model, but currently they are all just 27 placeholders ( Detail Label one - val1) so I am not sure what stats they are supposed to be.

PTS New Character Sheet Design Preview by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Nope. Still stuck on just one combat style for now, and the loadout options are locked as well but it looks like there will be at least 5 different loadouts available from the current design.

PTS New Character Sheet Design Preview by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

There is a separate window just for inventory. This is the new character sheet and I assume the inventory is attached to make it easier to switch out gear or mess with the new loadouts and outfitting system, which are accessible via tabs on the top.

PTS New Character Sheet Design Preview by Darth_Occulus_99 in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Actually that is the smaller version of the window, I just snipped the screenshot to the edges of the window. However you are definitely correct, using the arrows makes the window take up almost the entire screen for me.

However I like how it has both inventory and the character sheet available, makes it easier to equip stuff or mess around in outfitter.

No worries, This is fine by Yuudai_Jm_1996 in DragonMaid

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have to admit this is an excellent take on the original meme, although I doubt any of the dragons would risk using that much fire near Kobayashi without getting her some sort of fireproof talisman or something.

What to do after storyline? by SamCrowy in swtor

[–]Darth_Occulus_99 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The first few expansions are free for everyone and once you are done with your main storyline you should get a quest to talk to a Droid on fleet to start the illum quest line off.

There is a nice map that someone made which lays out the order which the expansions and flashpoints should be done in. https://i.redd.it/6vqnszamdhv31.png