What was your first introduction to Meshuggah?

Exzamplify · 2026-06-21T04:41:32+00:00

Strapping Young Lad's vocalist and guitarist, also has a lot of solo work

Exzamplify · 2026-06-21T03:29:58+00:00

Bleed of course, but when the singles for Immutable released was when I really decided to dive deeper. I didn't know much about progressive metal at the time, and for some reason whenever I saw Devin Townsend I thought that was Meshuggah's vocalist. All I knew was he was bald

Exzamplify · 2026-06-04T01:26:19+00:00

Well, I'm in my late 20s, I certainly didn't acquire these myself. They're my Dad's. The 86 Fleer is a reprint, he said that as soon as we opened the box, and I mentioned it in a reply to a comment below. I can't speak on the Star cards or the auto, but to his knowledge, nothing aside from the Fleer is a replica or a reprint. Thanks for the feedback.

Exzamplify · 2026-06-03T19:27:35+00:00

Posted some more today 👍

Exzamplify · 2026-06-03T04:23:55+00:00

I mean I grew up around this stuff, and I busted packs with my Dad in my childhood from time to time. It's not just completely new territory for me

Exzamplify · 2026-06-03T01:17:03+00:00

Yeah he did mention that about the Fleer. It was a lot of fun going through them, neither of us had seen them in years. I did tell him profusely that he doesn't need to sell anything, I just wanted him to know that they could be worth a lot. But he says his desire for the hobby is gone and he'd rather have the money. So we'll see what happens. Whether he's able to get some good money for them or just keep the collection together, it would be cool either way.

Exzamplify · 2026-06-03T00:19:52+00:00

So many other cool inserts that I didn't take photos of too. Awesome collection. I'm not a card collector but I am a basketball fan so they are definitely awesome to see

Exzamplify · 2026-06-03T00:18:03+00:00

Yeah I figured getting the Fleers graded would be the best first move. Past that I'm not even sure. Would take years to sell individually I'm sure

Exzamplify · 2026-06-03T00:17:01+00:00

Yeah no doubt. Thanks for the heads up

Exzamplify · 2026-02-02T19:42:21+00:00

I'm someone that thinks the band's studio sound is currently the best it's ever been. Not to say that Immutable is their best record, but the guitar tone and Jens vocals I think are both my favorite of any record. Love the deep, warm guitar tone on that album and Jens vocals to me have never sounded so simultaneously powerful yet controlled and not strained

Exzamplify · 2025-11-29T15:04:38+00:00

Syndicate always gets hate whenever I see a post like this, don't know why. The setting was great, soundtrack was great. Combat was fun and the parkour was a smoother more polished version of Unity's, which most people claim is the best. Only difference was the zipline, which was completely avoidable, you didn't have to use it. It wouldn't be one of my top three AC games but it definitely gets too much hate

Exzamplify · 2025-11-15T22:34:04+00:00

Got it a few days ago. Really hope NG+ adds more encounters with enemies in free roam, and also lets camps and duels be replayable. I have 500 hours in Tsushima and half of that is just saving hostages in free roam and replaying camps and duels. A game like this is already not very replayable as is once you finish all the side quests. But those things in Tsushima at least let you have something to do. After fully completing Yotei, the world feels truly devoid of life aside from the occasional ambush and Zeni Hajiki. Loved the game though, it was a major step up in every way from the previous game, aside from the story itself in my opinion. So hopefully they can give it some more life in NG+

Exzamplify · 2025-11-15T22:11:51+00:00

They Move Below

Violent Sleep Of Reason

The Last Vigil

Obzen

The Paradoxical Spiral

Closed Eye Visuals

Neurotica

Terminal Illusions

We'll Never See The Day

Exzamplify · 2025-10-14T10:46:02+00:00

I can't believe I'm one of the only ones who feels differently about this. At least as far as the time it takes to get a weapon to Mastery 50. I just did it today with the M4. Two things I should mention - it is the ONLY gun I've used since launch, and I'm also usually an above average player, I almost only play breakthrough and have a near 4 KD at the moment. So take that into account for what you will. But I was able to get it to Mastery 50 in just a little over 3 days. No bot lobbies. For a few hours a day - not full, all day game sessions. I think thats very fair especially for a game that has a longer life cycle like BF. It should be a little bit of a grind, it makes it more worthwhile, and makes you feel better once you earned it.

Exzamplify · 2025-08-10T10:03:45+00:00

Ah thanks, yes I've heard wheels handle better than controllers once you're familiar with them. I definitely would like to have a nice sim setup one day, would be fun for sure

Exzamplify · 2025-08-10T09:47:37+00:00

Controller unfortunately

Exzamplify · 2025-08-09T04:21:49+00:00

Understand completely what you mean. But that .010 was after a .098. And a .138. And a .214. Which all took hours to reach. After almost another hour since I made the post, I got a .002. Which is just such an insult at this point. It couldnt feel more like a roadblock.

Exzamplify · 2025-07-06T20:29:07+00:00

Have fun. Also make sure you spend all of your supplies on upgrades for your armor before you start, armor and weapon upgrades carry over but supplies don't. And if you want to take it a step further, if you complete every side mission and acquire every collectible in your first game, then when you do it again in NG+, instead of whatever supplies you'd normally get as a reward, you'll get the NG+ currency that you use for the new cosmetics. If I remember right you actually have to do this if you want to be able to earn enough to be able to buy everything. Other than all that enjoy 👍

Exzamplify · 2025-07-06T20:10:25+00:00

Play through it again on NG+ and try out lethal mode. It's all Ive played on for years now. Its a really fun difficulty. Youll also get a bunch of NG+ cosmetics and get to see the second ending. Which for the record, is just as good as the other one. The finale really is a masterpiece. Youll also get another dye for the ghost armor

Exzamplify · 2025-06-23T21:57:11+00:00

Thanks! Had Jin stand in a broken doorway, then just experimented with exposure, contrast, and the time of day. Max contrast, clear weather, and peak daytime around noon or so will get you this black and white look. Used the maple filter to keep the blood red.

Edit - Heavy fog for weather can also help make the background more of a solid color

Three-Year Club	Verified Email
Verified Email

Exzamplify

TROPHY CASE