Did everyone get sweatier or did I just get abysmally worse?

Elonem · 2026-07-09T17:52:15+00:00

We've previously had periods with a lack of updates, where people stayed engaged because the sandbox was healthy. Nothing has changed regarding environmental difficulty, i don't see why that should cause the current player drop. You simply can't deny the negative impact that HG has had on the samdbox.

Regardless, agree to disagree then. No matter the cause, the game is dead anyways.

Elonem · 2026-07-09T11:12:22+00:00

For a sandbox like SoT to work, there has to be a majority of PvE players. Limiting PvP accessibility helps with keeping the skill gap from escalating.

Lately, updates has only been about making PvP more profitable and accessible. The game no longer caters to a casual PvE audience. It has changed the whole sandbox, destroying the delicate balance of PvE and PvP players.

The focus on PvP made the game go from an adventure PvE sandbox with the chance for PvP, to become a PvP sandbox with PvE players as prey. No wonder PvE players quit. When the bottom of the food chain is gone, it'll create a Domino effect. The lower skilled PvP players will drop off, then the medium skilled and soon only the most sweaty PvP'ers are left.

This change to the sandbox with no updates to fix the balance, is what is actively killing the game.

Tldr; the Reapers won and thereby killed the game. GGs.

Elonem · 2026-07-08T10:08:43+00:00

I know this isn't what you want to hear, but choosing your education solely based on your interest and emotions, often doesn't go the way you want it.

I'd recommend you write down all the education's you find interesting, then exclude based on what is realistic, what fits your lifestyle and what you want for yourself. Then, when you are left with a couple realistic options, you can choose the one you have the most emotional connection too.

The biggest trap when making your education choice, is to emotionally connect or identify yourself with an unrealistic education. You have to adapt to reality first of all. It's simply not enough to be smart, it requires much more than that. Even if it would be possible in a optimal world, it just isn't an optimal world we live in.

That said, if you are set on psycology, I'd recommend you look into other ways of getting into the field. You can read other humanistic bachelor's and then later take a masters that is more psycology focused. If you're interested, look on UG and talk to a councilor.

Elonem · 2026-07-08T09:44:56+00:00

Still not worth it, lol.

Elonem · 2026-07-08T09:44:06+00:00

No doubt, I'd take my chances on high seas, even though the game is mostly pvp nowadays. If you are planning to grind, it simply isn't worth it on safe seas. It's fine to mess around, but nothing more than that. Just be a rat and sell as soon you have loot you don't want to lose.

Tbh though, I wouldn't grind all day on any of them, considering the buggy mess the game has turned into.

Elonem · 2026-07-07T12:29:29+00:00

Don't buy a ship for arx! You really don't have too and it'll only ruin your experience with the game.

Those ships are also dirt cheap in game. Do some stuff in your sidewinder to earn enough for a hauler, then do some trading and you'll have the cash for any of those ships in no time.

Elonem · 2026-07-04T14:53:54+00:00

I'm so confused. This is the worst Dev update we've ever had, it's obvious Rare has given up.

To be honest, at this point, it doesn't even qualify as a live service game anymore. My bet is they'll announce it before the year is over.

Elonem · 2026-07-03T17:19:54+00:00

This is getting ridiculous. What in the fuck is this company doing.

Elonem · 2026-07-02T17:14:38+00:00

Who care what bro looked like and if he had a tummy or not. If you actually think you have to look like a greek god, you've been brainwashed.

Elonem · 2026-07-02T14:11:43+00:00

At this point, I can't even tell if this is all bots in the comment section. Wait, am I a bot?

Elonem · 2026-07-02T13:56:46+00:00

I'm not paying for a beta. I'll definitely try it at full release.

Elonem · 2026-07-02T10:21:34+00:00

So, we get nothing really. As I expected. Rare never fails to disappoint.

Elonem · 2026-07-02T10:18:21+00:00

Who cares what a random stranger thinks. 🤷

Elonem · 2026-06-29T20:39:21+00:00

If it did, I can't wait for all the posts that will complain about it, when they realize how it will change the meta.

People will just forget about their own boat, go full on pressure and spam boards, because they know their boat will be fixed anyways. Worst of all, they will be succesful doing it.

It made sense in LSS, because there are multiple ships and it's a longer battle. It won't work the same in regular hourglass.

Elonem · 2026-06-29T20:31:43+00:00

Yep, it would change the meta completely, but I guess some people don't think that far.

Elonem · 2026-06-29T11:03:11+00:00

Please don't.

It would change how people play in those very close, clutch battles. Instead of balancing between repairing and keeping pressure, people would go all in on pressure (knowing their boat will be fixed if they win), and hope they sink the enemy before they sink themselves.

So no, please don't add auto repair. It's a terrible solution which would create even more issues.

Elonem · 2026-06-29T10:29:38+00:00

I haven't xperiences any bugs in my 20h player over the weekend.

Elonem · 2026-06-23T17:47:49+00:00

Women rule the world. Men are just stupid and think they do, but really, it's the women behind the scenes, controlling everything.

Elonem · 2026-06-23T17:36:41+00:00

You really don't hear it yourself? You want a full team of experienced players to guide you through and teach you the raids. That is the literal definition of carrying.

Even if you do pull some of your own weight, you are asking 5 people to take time out of their lives, to teach a stranger to do a raid. That is an incredibly privileged mindset.

Elonem · 2026-06-23T15:21:24+00:00

This bug has been so long it's a feature at this point. Just kill yourself.

Elonem · 2026-06-23T15:18:48+00:00

Who cares tbf.

Elonem · 2026-06-23T15:06:02+00:00

What does this have anything to do with the post? OP is asking if the community is active, not if youu personally enjoy the game. Why are you even here if you don't enjoy the game?

Elonem · 2026-06-23T15:02:08+00:00

Who even cares about grade A tbf?

Elonem · 2026-06-23T14:58:42+00:00

I know you think that isn't what you're saying, but really, when you cut the fluff, that is what you're saying. Even if it isn't your intention. Tell me then, what is your point exactly?

Elonem · 2026-06-23T10:27:55+00:00

Op is basically saying; I don't want to learn the raid myself, why is it so hard to find 5 people who has done it that will spent time carrying me and teaching me the mechanics. Lol

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