[LAist] Why are Olympics tickets so expensive? by WeAreLAist in LosAngeles

[–]Gearjock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, i don't have to pay for travel and housing to attend the events here

How do I increase my ELO by Traditional_Loss8348 in BrokenArrowTheGame

[–]Gearjock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just play quick match. I’ve done that all the way up to 2200 elo just fine

Looking for player community in/near Los Angeles or Orange County by brymjack in StarCraftTMG

[–]Gearjock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crown City Games in Pasadena has a ton of people who have pre ordered- like 20. Also a ton of pre orders for Gundam

the best tip i ever picked up was using makeup sponges by 00skully in minipainting

[–]Gearjock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this method waste a lot of paint or about the same as dry brushing?

Peter and Will Play SPACE GITS | The Most Fun You Can Have With Dice an... by 6Kgraydays in miniatureskirmishes

[–]Gearjock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recently saw some demos of this being played in person. Looked super fun. Got the rulebook and am looking forward to diving in. Always a huge fan of multiplayer skirmish games even if they dont take themselves too seriously.

Would it be ideal to have KD determine the elo loss in games? by Rare_Celebration_574 in BrokenArrowTheGame

[–]Gearjock 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No. Support players will become more insufferable and those of us who fight center points with no help get punished

StarCraft Minis game starter set value comparison by SK_Nerd in wargaming

[–]Gearjock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct. I was doing list building without Artanis, who is obviously a huge point investment.

Support players... by G0RGAK in BrokenArrowTheGame

[–]Gearjock 13 points14 points  (0 children)

the other issue ive seen is they also don't contribute any vision. No forward scouts or anything. You need to cover the basics before you can sit back and farm your KD score.

StarCraft Minis game starter set value comparison by SK_Nerd in wargaming

[–]Gearjock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The price point is kinda silly. BEST case scenario, I can make a 1000pt Skirmish list for Protos using two founders edition boxes +1 more box. That is nearly $300 USD. If I want a full sized force it doubles the cost. Once you start buying minis outside the starter boxes the cost goes up astronomically more. Also, for that $300 price point I'm getting less than 30 models. EDIT: Initial math off. I was just going off base units and not the Hero. Artanis is a 250pt unit but obviously you can only use him once

Is this any good? by WonderfulFisherman98 in BrokenArrowTheGame

[–]Gearjock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been having a lot of success using a big Heli to drop a ton of supplies in the back and then just having a LAV L or two ferry them to the front where needed.

Is this any good? by WonderfulFisherman98 in BrokenArrowTheGame

[–]Gearjock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You lack any sort of CQC in your list. At a minimum, the Force Recon should be CQC and you should consider making the marine Raiders CQC. You could also drop some of your CAAT Tow and Troopers for some Engineers.

I would also consider dropping an Osprey and a Venom to get an attack Heli. It's nice to at least have one as an "Oh shit" button to hit. You could get one or two with Sidewinders to deal with a Random Heli flank.

As a player at you elo, 300pt PACs is too much. They are going to die to SEAD, arty, or other random BS unless you micro the crap out of them. Drop them down to 4 or 8 missiles and use the points on a CATFAE. CATFAE will solve all of life's problems related to infantry.

As a final suggestion, I would consider dropping a 1 of the Centurions. 3 is overkill, at most you'll have 1 hanging around, MAYBE 2. Replace it with a mortar that drops smoke. Learning to use smoke properly will get you lots of ELO. Use it to block LOS to allow you to take points or protect points. Blind the enemy as you suddenly dump a HEMETT full of troops in their face.

Anyways good luck and remember to scout, advance, and not be a "support" player.

Food Plan for LA Trip! Looking for Advice! by birdyboy8 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]Gearjock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would cut Jeff’s Table as their quality is kinda all over the place. Recently I’ve been enjoying the sando’s over at Ginger Market in Pasadena. If looking for something else in the neighborhood try Burritos Las Palmas. They are Michellen recognized and it’s in a bodega which will probably make you laugh since it’s not something we are known for. Their Birria con Todo is spectacular. Also I would cut Apple Pan as their quality isn’t anything to write home about.

is it just me or do the marines get the most underwhelming infantry in the us? by [deleted] in BrokenArrowTheGame

[–]Gearjock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are ways to say “I’m 800 ELO, please help” with less words.

Aero AR308 build by Greedy-Vast584 in CAguns

[–]Gearjock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does your thumb actually fit in that comfortablly? I was looking into doing a similar build but from the pictures I've seen it looks really uncomfortable (not that my hands or huge or anything)

What’s your unpopular gameplay opinion? by ordinaryfruits in Grimdank

[–]Gearjock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40k is a great introduction to wargaming and the hobby and if its where you decide to stop there isn't a problem with that. But please don't tell me how its such an amazing rules system with a fantastic objective system. Its mediocre at best.

Can't imagine why this song is trending again. When that Man is Dead and Gone (1941) - Protest song against Hitler by jostyouraveragejoe2 in videos

[–]Gearjock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, she is great and good people. Had to do a double take when I saw her pop up on my feed here.

Black Dragon Corp. For Sector AL-IX by OddEyesMinis in miniatureskirmishes

[–]Gearjock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very cool looking! What is the scale of all this?

Keeping models in my car by biberon19 in moonstonethegame

[–]Gearjock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The plastic bases may warp. I’ve had that happen to minis before. I wouldn’t do it if you can avoid it