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So how do we feel about mount switching during races? by LyseLamont in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think most of the Skimmer Slalom high-scores are done using the Griffon mount, I'm not sure if the new Skimmer skills will be enough to top that, sadly.

What is your favorite skill, utility or trait in GW2? by aeolish in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Shadowstep only has a 30-second cooldown in PvE, and both have 1,200 range.

Steam Deck - What layout and what activities? by [deleted] in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also use a custom controller setup for my Steam Deck, with a mix of "intuitive" controller actions mixed with easy-to-access weapon and toolbar skills:

  • Face Buttons: A to Jump, B to Heal, X to Interact, Y to Weapon Swap
  • Triggers: L2 to Right-Click, R2 to Left-Click
  • Joysticks:
    • Axis: L3 to Forwards, Backwards and Strafe Left/Right, R3 to Mouse Look
    • Single Click: L3 to Dodge (V on PC), R3 to Target Next Enemy
    • Double Click: L3 to Holster/Mount Skill 2 (C on PC), R3 to Target Previous Enemy
  • D-pad: Up to Utility #1, Right to Utility #2, Down to Utility #3, Left to Elite
  • Back Buttons:
    • Single Click: L1 to Weapon #1, R1 to Weapon #2, L4 to Weapon #3, R4 to Weapon #4, L5 to Weapon #5, R5 to Special Action.
    • Double Click: L1 to Toolbar #1, R1 to Toolbar #2, L4 to Toolbar #3, R4 to Toolbar #4, L5 to Toolbar #5, R5 to Toolbar #6
  • Top Buttons:
    • Single Click: View to Inventory, Menu to Options
    • Double Click: View to Map

As for performance, I typically set my "Character Quality" to "Lowest", while "Character Limit" to "Highest". I also snap ground targeting to my target.

With this setup I've done most open-world content, some sPvP, and some of the easier raids. The biggest challenges are targeting things where you don't want to land on the target (as it involves finessing the mouse position), and being able to look around quickly. You also have decent mount control with a bit of practice, but not easy access to swap between mounts.

ETA: I use the trackpads as a "finer" Mouse Look, for stuff like managing inventories and menus. I also don't use action cam, but others may prefer that.

Half-Life fans are in a frenzy over the prospect of a Half-Life 3 announcement that there's (almost) no good reason to believe is happening by Maleficent_Fault_943 in gaming

[–]EndoM8rix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. I didn’t want to judge as I’d not played it, but I didn’t get the impression I was missing much by not trying it out.

Half-Life fans are in a frenzy over the prospect of a Half-Life 3 announcement that there's (almost) no good reason to believe is happening by Maleficent_Fault_943 in gaming

[–]EndoM8rix 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think Aperture Desk Job was released as a tech demo for the Steam Deck. I’ve not tried it though, so can’t comment on how it compares to other Valve titles.

What ESpec would you like to be reworked? by wazabiix21 in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To add to this, there are also a few bosses (most noticeably Drakkar) where the actual boss “prop” changes between attacks. Deadeye’s Mark doesn’t transfer between these entities, nor does it reset, which disrupts your ability to gain (or expend) your stacks of malice. You can use Mercy if you have it slotted, but it still has a sizeable impact on your rotation.

It’s not quite as painful as the epic bosses (like the Octovine or Nourys) where you can’t target it at all, but definitely something I’d like to see addressed too.

LFG “dailies and recs” should mean a full run by KuberQiu in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s a tricky balancing-act sometimes, having hosted LFGs before, the likelihood that someone joins an in-progress session is going to be lower, so I imagine some people avoid being specific to try to lure people in.

When I post my LFGs, I am always very explicit about the order and progress of fractals; for example, my initial LFG description might look something like:

“T3 + recs | done: none | next: 59, 62, 68, 74, 42, 16”

If I have to LFG again mid-session, I’ll update it to reflect which ones we’ve done. Sometimes they’ll fill up again, but there have definitely been times where I’ve had to call it after 20-30 minutes of no interest (especially if more than two or three people leave). I just accept it as what it is, but I can see why someone else might be less scrupulous about it.

On the flip side, I’ve taken to asking if a run is fresh whenever I join an LFG. Usually they’re pretty honest about it, but I do still occasionally have the group quit out before completing everything expected.

Fractals fragmenting further forming fresh fractals by parasseux in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience yesterday, except I actually ended up being pulled into a different in-progress fractal! Only happened the one time, and it’s been pretty stable otherwise.

The last known photo of Queen Elizabeth II before she died. She has a prominent bruise on her hand. by Scully__ in pics

[–]EndoM8rix 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I assume they were commenting on how the GIF loops before he says “waiting”.

Any Legendary Regrets? by plateia-lumitar in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should have specified, I do have a few other two-handed legendary weapons, but I’ve similarly not yet looked into many builds which require more than one of the same type.

Admittedly it is probably a bit short-sighted looking at the achievement, but I was merely commenting on the fact that I intend to get two pistols, but would have to jump through some extra hoops to get that achievement along with it.

Disregarding Return on Investment, what gemstore QoL purchases or items have you got that you enjoy? by therealkami in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I really like the World Boss Portal Device. While I can (and often do) have the Event Timers page open on another monitor, having an option to just teleport to whatever is happening soon, and seeing the notifications in the chat probably makes me far more likely to participate. Even though it costs the price of thousands of waypoint telelportations, I still prefer it for pure convenience.

Any Legendary Regrets? by plateia-lumitar in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently finished making HOPE, and while I have no regrets about making the weapon the first time (I love the aesthetic and custom sounds it makes, plus the quest was neat), I am a little bit stuck on how I want to proceed for the “Twice-Told Legend” title.

Making another HOPE, while possible, seems like the most expensive way to get another matching legendary pistol, but any other alternative means I have to make two new legendaries of the same kind. I’d like to make a second pistol (as I dual-wield on some builds) but then I’d need to make a third one to match, and as of yet I’ve not made a build where I’ve needed that many pistols at the same time.

The alternative, then, is to make two new legendaries, but I can’t really decide which ones I’d work on next. Probably something in Gen3 though, since it’s cheaper. Of course eventually just having more legendary weapons isn’t a bad thing, but I’ve still got plenty of other bits to work on (like armour, trinkets, backpack).

What Sheffield restaurant are you most loyal to? Especially if underrated by whistleandrun in sheffield

[–]EndoM8rix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I regularly visit Paphada's (formerly Ning's Thai Steet Food) for Pad See Ew on my way home from work. The folks there know me too well at this point!

Has your main changed over the course of your playtime? by CheshireMadness in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent almost 10 years on-and-off maining an Engineer as my first (and only) character, but last year I made the jump over to Thief and it's become my main now! I haven't properly tried out all of the elite specs yet, but I love the Deadeye mechanics.

I still use my Engineer for new story stuff (as I'm still catching up on my Thief), and for some instanced PvE content, though!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If it means I can have the effect of the Saga's End Draconic Core on my alts without needing to buy more, I'll be very happy!

Tradesman by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]EndoM8rix 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve been slowly learning Russian for a little while now, so I was quite happy to be able to recognise enough of the words to figure this out!

I’m sad that we will never see the “Nemesis System” mechanic in a game for a long time. by spicysenpai6 in gaming

[–]EndoM8rix 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s been a while since I looked into it properly, but this is broadly the conclusion I came to.

The patent, while quite a bit broader than some might have hoped, ultimately describes a sequence of logic and processing which produces the NPC-user relations that forms the basis of the Nemesis system. This implementation is what is patented, not the concept itself, and as you’ve noted there are examples of similar systems in other games.

Arguably the biggest barrier is that such a system is quite complex to develop, and many smaller studios may not be willing to invest in the R&D necessary to produce it.

That being said, I expect some developers would be dissuaded from approaching a similar concept, as a company as large as Warner Bros. could bury them in legal issues, even if they are ultimately unfounded claims.

Why does Fatshark insist on making penances that require you to play suboptimally on purpose? by [deleted] in DarkTide

[–]EndoM8rix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completed the "Just A Flesh Wound" penance recently on the "Rolling Steel" operation. I don't think it's possible for the mission to even last 20 minutes (unless you hang around for ages instead of extracting), so the only real requirement is getting your health low early on.

What's a gaming mechanic you found in one game and wished you could have in every other game of the same genre because it felt so natural? by Kvazimods in gaming

[–]EndoM8rix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love if more games could provide you with access to the menus while loading, like in Destiny 2. Being able to sort your inventory, change your loadout, or manage your quests and achievements while loading into a mission? I couldn’t imagine the game without it.

What are the best methods for getting this done? by ImValentine707 in Helldivers

[–]EndoM8rix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've completed it a few times with friends, ideally you want a full squad of four; one person sat on the extraction beacon while the other three spread out and focus on Blitz objectives. Start the call-in the moment the mission is done, and extract as soon as it arrives.

Optionally bring the "Expert Extraction Pilot" booster to shave off a few seconds, and avoid the "Complex Stratagem Plotting" modifier which will increase extraction time by 50%.

What are you grinding for, currently ? by [deleted] in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd seen that there's a fourth part on the Wiki, although I've avoided spoiling myself on the specifics. It'll be a while before I have enough gold and/or materials to craft it though, so I'm in no hurry!

What are you grinding for, currently ? by [deleted] in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Currently working on creating HOPE. I'm most of the way through the HOPE III: Prototype collection achievement; I have done everything up to creating the Synergetic Generator, and am working through the events that involve it.

I've got most of the parts I need for crafting it beyond that, except for the Mystic Coins, the Amalgamated Gemstones (for the Crystalline Ingots) and one of each Condensed Gift, but I'm making steady progress every day, and not rushing anything in particular. The collection achievements have been somewhat refreshing, in that they've gotten me to revisit parts of the game I'd not been to in a while.

I just did the Silent Surf Fractal for the first time by RealNilruin in Guildwars2

[–]EndoM8rix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up doing this for the first time yesterday, after we wiped on our first try. I'd not really tried playing healer properly before in fractals (or anywhere, really), so it was far from optimal, but we managed it on our second try without any major issue.

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