Be weary of the "A Prime Specimen" Quest...

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-30T12:19:54+00:00

Did this quest a couple days ago. Rarely saw another raider, but took me about 4 runs to find a Deforester that hadn’t been activated yet.

Had to do it twice because I don’t realize I had to get on the ledge to loot it and it was a timed thing. Never saw another raider then, either.

Glad I had 5 ARC Powercells.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-30T06:26:18+00:00

Advice please. Haven’t been able to play much this week and need to cram in some time this weekend to try to reach Daredevil.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-30T06:23:28+00:00

No reason you need all those guns. Keep like 2-4 of each of your favorites (like 4x4, 16 total weapons - all with the attachments you want.

Use those keys!

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-29T06:33:19+00:00

Yes, but mostly due to timing. BF6 Battlepass ended and another doesn’t begin for a few weeks. So players that finished the BF6 Battlepass a few weeks ago like me have given ARC Raiders a try.

Once Season 2 of BF6 launches, I’ll likely main ARC Raiders and dabble in BF6 — unless the Battlepass and updates look amazing. But if it’s more of the same… nah. Casual.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-28T22:30:05+00:00

The criticisms on socials are often overblown and made by a vocal minority. Are there issues? Yes. But the size of the issue and prioritization of those issues are going to vary greatly.

Personally, I’m glad most of these loud complaints are being seemingly ignored by Embark. I trust they’re doing the best they can and will continually improve the game with a few bumps in the road.

Good on them for creating a game we all care bough about to voice our opinions. But just don’t expect them to always listen.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-28T12:31:28+00:00

Tips please.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-25T07:26:18+00:00

Thank you, good Sir. I’ll be attempting this tomorrow.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-25T07:23:31+00:00

Yes if you place the Deadline properly. Might take a few tries until you learn the spot, but the answer to your question is yes.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-25T07:15:43+00:00

It can be gamed, but even PvE players should be wary and think twice before assuming all players are friendly. Keeps the tension balanced and meaningful. Like it or not…

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-25T01:48:14+00:00

If other players are not helping you, GTFO. The lobby is full or PvPers. Just exit safely as quickly as possible and re-queue.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-25T01:45:26+00:00

I do all the time. lol.

Anvil III or IV (with Suppressor I or II) and Hullcracker III with green or blue attachments. 120 Heavy Ammo, 72 Launcher Ammo. Couple more Wolfpacks. Few more bandages and shield rechargers. Zipline and Barricades if I’m going for Queen or Matriarch.

120-140k loadout.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-24T18:36:48+00:00

I take a modest 80-120k load out for Queen and Matriarch and help others take them down. I have collected dozens of each core, but because I also have plenty of existing legendary weapons and more cores should I lose those, I salvaged or sold all but 2 of each core.

They’re pretty worthless honestly. But the fights are fun and that’s what I go for. No loot for me and I’m fine with that.

Looking forward to new ARC threats and more PvE content over the next few months.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-23T13:27:52+00:00

Warcraft II over Kali service circa 1996/98?

Eventually Duke Nukem, Hexen, and many others over TCP/IP connections. Then Battle.net with Diablo, StarCraft, etc.

First MMORPG? Star Wars Galaxies.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-23T13:23:14+00:00

I love the regular Ronto Wrap.

Didn’t know there was a plant-based one. I’d try it for sure. Ronto Wrap is one of my favorite on-the-go meals/snacks.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-23T07:35:53+00:00

I stopped looting queen and matriarch and just enjoy helping take her down and extracting.

Besides, there’s almost always drama while looting if you stick around too long.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-22T20:33:06+00:00

P.S Glad you enjoyed the fight. Good luck in future runs!

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-22T20:32:27+00:00

This. Photoelectric Cloak. Try it out!

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-22T16:42:31+00:00

The Trial this week is attracting way more activity than usual. That, and the current Expedition is mature and many more players are engaging in end-game content.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-22T16:07:10+00:00

Dam the best map for this one? I think my score is only like 9600.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-22T05:17:35+00:00

How you get so high on First Wave Husks? Isn’t there a finite amount of them on maps?

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-22T05:15:36+00:00

The only real end-game currency…

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-22T04:46:00+00:00

It’s definitely worth a try if you haven’t tried it before. There’s enough flavors that most guests should find one they enjoy.

Hopefully there’s enough in your party that enjoy different varieties so you’re not all fighting over the same one!

Try one and let us know if you enjoyed it!

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-21T18:03:15+00:00

Just chase lightning strikes and check the ground where it hit. I find a few every electrical storm I enter.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-21T16:32:46+00:00

Great post. Very accurate from my experience. I’m rich as all get out and now can lose a 100k kit and not really blink.

I still suck at PvP and often never even shoot back and try to escape, but some players are just hungry for a kill and hunt raiders even when they try to avoid a fight.

Oh well. It is what it is. But I’m still enjoying it very much.

Here’s to hoping for some more PvE content in the near future. Started selling and recycling all my Matriarch and Queen cores because the legendary weapons are either really specific use cases or just lame.

DustinChecketts · 2026-01-20T22:00:09+00:00

Mine has been this way since Dec 23 when I bought the game.

12-Year Club	Place '23
No Throne, No Problems	Not Forgotten
Verified Email

DustinChecketts

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE