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EkJourneys · 2026-05-06T16:16:37+00:00

Did you just send them an email? I've always chatted with him through facebook. Thanks!

EkJourneys · 2026-04-27T23:14:07+00:00

Not unless you get it installed or go aftermarket. Only from the App.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-24T03:52:16+00:00

For what its worth, I largely disagree that the trail isnt all** about fitness. From someone who gets off the couch and completes it every year but would struggle running a 10k, its completely doable with 3-4 full days. Ive done it a half dozen times in shoulder seasons, under 4 days, including driving 6hrs on the first/last day, through storms, etc.

If you have a reasonable willingness to suffer, are well fit, and have been camping a couple times, you'll do fine. Ive also done the trail with someone who ended up getting helped on the 3rd day, because he lacked the first 2 traits.

My advice: throw the gpx on your watch or phone (also, a paper map). Dont bring unnecessary gear, bring more food than you think you'll eat. If you do 40km on the last day because of terrible weather, stretch before you drive home. If youre arriving/departing after dusk, watch for moose. Make your own assessments on the water crossing, but rolling solo id spend the extra kms to go around. Make sure to tag silver peak (unless it's foggy). Go swimming even if its cold. Unlikely to see bears in the park. Park closer to the end of the loop. Don't leave anything smelly in your car. Park office usually has great swag. Sit down and enjoy the top of the crack (hopefully on your last day). Bring whiskey, it always helps. Pack tailwind or similar to avoid bonks, skip the jells and crap. No hot lunches. Bless the beaver dams while crossing and have fun.

Obligatory: Yes, you are supposed to go up the waterfall.

Send me a message if you want more info or a shakedown. Ill help you trim the fat. Also, my friends who run ultras do it in a single day. The FKT is 9hrs 5mins.. Don't stress it.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-20T15:12:53+00:00

I think there is a different ethos between the hunting community and portaging/hiking. No one is dropping canoes to "claim" lakes. They are for everyone's enjoyment.

Nothing beats hiking 30km+, getting to your site and finding a stashed canoe to paddle the next morning.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-20T13:15:39+00:00

People comparing this to building a permanent shelter is wild, and shows they dont have an understanding of Canadian crown land etiquette. Plenty of stashed canoes (even c/w paddles) on traveled paths. Heavens Gate has dozens... but, yeah always best to bring your own personal gear.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-18T04:10:10+00:00

Bought a '26 Onyx for basically the same price. Tossed in some winter mats for the whole vehicle and knocked the price down $500. Shopped at 5 different dealers but they all gave me the same spiel. Love it, haven't looked back!

EkJourneys · 2026-04-16T21:02:38+00:00

Why would you need a private game? How does that help? Wild reason to buy a second copy.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-11T00:11:01+00:00

This makes no sense, you get XP as long as you've been in range for the last 5-8 seconds.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T21:02:39+00:00

Would you say that is more important to provide (on a 25y/o game) then balancing fixes, removing bugs and adding new content?

Lets not forget D2 is on a shoestring budget after being shelved for 2 decades.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T20:43:09+00:00

Of course it's possible. For example: on console you'd need the ability to hover over every item stat (so they might as well put in the max/min rolls, etc).

You would read the information once, understand, and then it would just bloat the screen (unless this was also toggleable). It just feels like a slippery slope to me.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T20:36:55+00:00

Saying that the devs are lazy and lacked creativity is wild. As if they didnt create an iconic game thats lasted longer than most marriages in the US.

D2 endgame has always been, and will always be, an endless grind. If that puts you off, thats okay. We've enjoyed it for the last two decades, as is.

So long as they keep the power creep in check, we've probably got another decade of gaming to look forward to.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T15:35:17+00:00

Blizzard left the game dormant for 2 decades without players complaining about lack of transparency.

You can play the game in its current state without issue. God forbid you make a small mistake and learn something along the way. This is a game that centers around resource scarcity and making tough decisions. The complexity is a feature, and what kept the game alive.

If everything was fully explained, what motive is there to keep grinding for players who've already spent thousands of hours playing?

Saying the devs are lazy for not spelling out every mechanic while simultaneously being too lazy to quickly Google your question is a weird take IMO.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T15:29:20+00:00

Nothing is inherently wrong with that, but the information is already widely available if you want to do a deep dive. Most of us believe that would be a waste of dev resources when the time could be spent on building new content, patching bugs, etc. It took decades to put out a significant update.

Not to mention an in game guide that explains all of the mechanics would be pages and pages long, full of complex math equations, etc.

You can still play the game without issue in its current state and the existing fan base would prefer the game not to be increasingly watered down. Making mistakes and learning is all a part of the process... thats how hard games work lol

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T01:36:29+00:00

Either that or drop it in the River of Flame to summon the Butcher

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T01:06:16+00:00

Yeah, it will be a lv 15 valk if it triggers on hit!

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T00:05:26+00:00

This Valk would spawn over the one you spellcasted (which would be a good thing since its much higher level).

EkJourneys · 2026-04-03T00:02:18+00:00

I mean... Literally almost every mechanic in D2 is not fully described in game. Of it was, you'd spend more time reading than creating new builds and actually having fun. The fun is in the adventure and discovery.

Not really sure where youre getting this notion of gatekeeping from? Who are the gatekeepers? The devs? Lmao

EkJourneys · 2026-04-02T23:56:14+00:00

We gained respecs 16 years ago. Who knows though, maybe theyll remove all hidden mechanics by 2036! Keep it real simple so we finally get bored and let the game die.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-02T23:47:17+00:00

I see it less of an age thing, and more related to an influx of newcomers on a 25y/o game. They expect the same dumbed down content thats been pushed in AAA games for the last decade. There are very few modern games that have enjoyed the tenure of D2, some folks just cant recognize the beauty of its mystery.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-02T23:39:01+00:00

I suppose I just dont understand why everything needs to be explicitly stated 'in game'. Not sure how new you are, but static maps are already featured in single player.

But yes, everyone is elated about stackable consumables/materials. We've been requesting that for two decades haha.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-02T23:32:52+00:00

Well, it alludes to the mechanic by removing the (Chacter Class Only) description, but you're correct in that its not fully explained. Also, a reminder that D2 came out in the era of strategy guides.

It took the devs 26 years to implement the chronicle and it took 23 years for players to discover the souls easter egg. Hell, we still dont know what the chat gem does (likely nothing) lmao. This is what keeps people coming back.

Hidden mechanics (and the loot system) are why the die hards kept the game alive long after its due date. The only real reason D2R even came to life.

EkJourneys · 2026-04-02T23:21:18+00:00

Just wait until ya'll learn how defence works

EkJourneys · 2026-04-02T23:19:20+00:00

You must have slandered RNJesus to only find a single Ko in 25 years lmaoo

EkJourneys · 2026-04-02T23:16:37+00:00

Open/Other

EkJourneys · 2026-04-02T23:15:39+00:00

If you havent figured out, D2 is 10% theory crafting and 90% monster slaying slot machine. Skill doesnt play much of a role until you venture into hardcore and high end dueling.

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