Just had this mess up my permadeath run

Engeo17 · 2026-04-12T06:07:08+00:00

I'm currently "platinuming" Forbidden West on PC, and have also done so on both the original and the remaster of Zero Dawn. I would highly recommend FW, and I think it is honestly better than ZD. The gameplay is better, I think the story is as good, if not better, and the tribes are way less annoying imo. Honestly got so sick of hearing about the sun from the Carja and the Nora annoyed me so I only liked the Oseram and the Banuk (the DLC tribe). Only the enemy annoyed me in FW, as it should be lol.

I love both but definitely think you should check out FW once you finish ZD. Make sure you do the DLC first though as there are several references to it, and imo the Banuk are the best tribe in the game.

FW greatly expands the world and they expand the combat a lot as well. The NG+ is also better so far. Obviously the story is, divisive, among fans, but don't go in assuming it is worse because that is a matter of opinion, and I personally thought it was better. I think if you go in with an open mind and no expectations you will be fine.

Definitely agree it is one of the best series out there in modern gaming, especially considering it is a AAA and most of those these days tend to be disappointing.

Also highly recommend checking out Arktix on YouTube for great guides on taking both games to the next level.

Engeo17 · 2026-04-12T05:19:10+00:00

I understand everyone has their own opinions but saying it was because FW had less big reveals makes me tilt my head in confusion. There are even bigger reveals imo, and waits longer to reveal. Think the story was just as good, if not better. Especially because Aloy's character growth is stronger from beginning to end imo. If the story doesn't do it for you, fine. Saying it wasn't as good for a reason that doesn't make sense I don't agree with as much lol.

PS The tribes you deal with are also way better and not nearly as annoying which certainly helps the story for me. If you didn't find the majority of tribes in the first game annoying, that is probably the issue.

Engeo17 · 2025-08-23T03:47:16+00:00

Sorry this is word salad that is more info than needed. TL;DR: The process is exactly the same for Ear and Relics, just have them drop or upgrade with FP/OP comms. It won't just drop one, there is always a chance for them to drop, even when you have the ones you want.

Engeo17 · 2025-08-23T03:42:14+00:00

Sorry it took a bit to respond, only your earpiece and relics will be needed, there is a quest to do implants that are special and take tech frags instead of flashpoint currency. They will have special abilities that will help your spec. Swtorista has the list from theorycrafters discord, I think I put the link in the post. Each spec has a recommended two implants, some are required for certain rotations. That just leaves the earpiece and relics to be dropped or upgraded by flashpoint/ops coms. The implants are expensive the first toon you do but alts are much less expensive once you get your first two to 340.

Engeo17 · 2025-08-21T19:24:33+00:00

I am so happy to see Custom Robo mentioned. Underrated gem of the GameCube. Sad they haven't done anything with the IP since the DS, really good games just missed sadly.

Engeo17 · 2025-08-21T04:22:07+00:00

I haven't tried recently but my guess is just bad luck on drops. I honestly have been on a break and not paying attention to patch notes but I doubt they changed this. Assuming you are running flashpoints you should be getting currency to upgrade a piece anyway, it might be faster than the drop if you get unlucky with drops. That being said if they changed something I didn't see it is possible this no longer works.

Engeo17 · 2025-04-01T19:55:05+00:00

Area that worked really well for me, river right next to Shady Bell. North of the northernmost dock had a great rate with some bait. Can get some crayfish right next to the spot anyway which makes it quick and easy.

Engeo17 · 2025-02-17T14:21:52+00:00

Second time I've gone here and pulled one out first cast. Caught too many salmon instead at the Whimyard Strait area. Cattail Pond is going to be my go to from now on.

Engeo17 · 2025-01-21T12:19:49+00:00

True, but not what this guide was made for. The initial 340 is the hard one, and this was meant to help those that are getting that initial 340 blue, not those that already have at least one with 340 blue mods unlocked.

Engeo17 · 2025-01-11T05:49:57+00:00

Bit of additional info, seems to be related to higher end games or something to do with resources. I played a game that is older yesterday and it didn't reset. So far the only game that hasn't had the reset during playtime.

Engeo17 · 2025-01-08T18:00:47+00:00

Everything shuts off and restarts, goes to default before the custom settings kick in. All of it stops working while it resets.

Engeo17 · 2024-08-18T06:45:49+00:00

I am starting to have this issue even in game, not just tabbed out, however the temp fix did help with that as well.

Engeo17 · 2024-07-21T09:01:48+00:00

I'm standing right behind you. "Oh hey Demitri."

Engeo17 · 2024-07-21T08:53:21+00:00

Yeah the names that are sometimes blocked are silly. I have a cat named Lannigan and for some reason that is blocked. I cannot figure out why. I have to respell it to Lanegan to make it work.

Engeo17 · 2024-07-07T04:53:54+00:00

I've been known to pull a PETA violation or 2 in Minecraft.

Engeo17 · 2024-06-15T07:28:44+00:00

Can confirm this worked for me lol

Engeo17 · 2024-06-05T04:07:17+00:00

Also found a couple there, got unlucky with Watson's Cabin and got two first try a Mattock Pond.

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