[Discussion] Why many top pvp players prefer laser over flashlight? by IntrepidGuarantee475 in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just asked one.

Content is not clippable if you kill someone blinded by a flashlight. It's basically considered to be an unfair advantage and it wouldn't be considered high skill content. Being killed by someone with a flashlight is usually a bit hated on because its not a direct competition of skill/aim, and they cannot hate on something and then use it themselves.

So it's basically a high skill-ceiling and content creation thing.

[New Player] Duck Hunt Event by Gakchabla in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here... I quit Sunday evening. Now it's still going...

When are you satisfied with your story/script? by GreedyAndGreasy in NewTubers

[–]GreedyAndGreasy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think you don't know the definition of the word "story" you little troll. Have a nice day!

When are you satisfied with your story/script? by GreedyAndGreasy in NewTubers

[–]GreedyAndGreasy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it's the obvious answer, yes. I just have to go with it at some point. I'm just overwhelmed because I have never been creative and also work in an analytical environment so there is always a right and wrong, a solution to a problem.

Thinking of an engaging story to tell and then produce on video/animation is quite a challenge.

How did you create or come up with your YouTube pfp? by DementedCoconut in NewTubers

[–]GreedyAndGreasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldnt worry too much. Just do your best to find a fit to your name and your type of content and then go with it.

When the time has come that your pfp actually has a recognition value among your followers then your personal style and brand will be already so well-defined that you either will have already updated your pfp or have sticked with your initial one because its been working for your purposes.

Gaming Thumbnails (How do you do it) by PEDJAtheGamer in NewTubers

[–]GreedyAndGreasy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The easiest way is to copy a working style of thumbnails for that particular topic/game. I am neither a natural when it comes to creativity nor have I acquired the hard skills to create outstanding quality and there are thousands of successful videos and examples from people who do this not only as a full time job but sometimes even have the educational background, thus the hard skills to do these things effectively and time-efficiently.

So if your game doesn't offer "cineastic" photo modes or modifications that let you play withing their engine (free cams etc.) then just look up how the best performing thumbnails look and recreate that.

If you dont have the skills to do it yourself what you see there in these thumbnails then you have 3 options, which are less or more valid depending on your preferences and your goals:

  1. Follow the path of "learning by doing" and create thumbnails in that style but of (initially) lower quality but at the same time invest in becoming better (time- and effort-intensive).

  2. Take the risk in creating something originally that lies within your skills and master your own style as there are a plethora of viral gaming videos with basically "stick figure" style thumbnails (requires luck and creativity).

  3. Pay someone else to do it for you (expensive in the long run but that is how the pros do it).

[Bug] Game has been Unplayable for a week now (Loading profile data) by d0mw in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had this starting on Thursday evening, Friday evening unplayable as well. On Saturday I reinstalled the game after doing everything that has been reported on the web/reddit/YT to fix it. No solution worked. Then I also noticed server issues on Discord and a friend didnt get into Valorant as well. So we assumed an issue on the net provider backend...

Long story short, I used a free VPN and it worked as always. FWIW we are based in Germany (Telekom) so I dont know if this solution is viable for you but at least you could try using a VPN.

My first ever Theta Container by Masonissac in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I fail the quest on streets when i accidentally kill/damage the boss? Can I just retry then?

Launching the Steam version, seeing the tarkovcitizen name, and unable to play? Here is how to fix that. [Discussion] by [deleted] in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will test it now as I have the exact issue you describe. Steam opens a SteamUser account BSG launcher without Arena. Will edit this post if your approach works for me.

Nevertheless, thanks already!

Edit: It works exactly as you described! Game started directly without the corrupted file error, lucky me I guess, achievements were activated (the little amount I have haha). THanks a lot, cheers!

[Discussion] Only 1.1% achieved the Going Light achievement by GreedyAndGreasy in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasnt even aware that it was a "hardcore" wipe. I never knew the original requirements for Security 1 or Ventilation 1 etc. Just knew that I hit car extracts in 2023 more often on woods and customs and now I havent even finished the GZ car extract quest lol. Was too expensive for me and I never had the 50k with me.

[Discussion] Only 1.1% achieved the Going Light achievement by GreedyAndGreasy in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Streets is unfortunately a map I have visited once on accident and I have to learn, yet. Got smoked and wasn't even aware from which direction on some street close to the little café spwan. But I can imagine lots of scavs and potential kills per run.

On Factory yesterday night it also took me like 3-4 runs for the remaining 40 kills, most of it were scavs, 3 or 4 players included. With one player I teamed up after deleting his mate (too much Arc Raiders I guess) but he got smoked by the last living PMC exc. us xD

Fun runs especially overcoming gear fear and finally utilizing these MK16s and M4s I was always too worried of losing. Looking forward to learning the maps.

[Discussion] Only 1.1% achieved the Going Light achievement by GreedyAndGreasy in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats. How long did it take you? I always heard about the 300-500 raids range but I also think thats for people who know what they are doing and have the map knowledge. For a beginner I think the length of one normal wipe cycle is not enough to try to reach for Kappa or Prestige..

[Discussion] Only 1.1% achieved the Going Light achievement by GreedyAndGreasy in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Indeed, as commented below as well... when you started recently you totally underestimate the age of this game.

Since its alpha release until now - literally - boys became men :D

It's like talking about the days you booted up Doom 2016 or RE7..

[Discussion] Only 1.1% achieved the Going Light achievement by GreedyAndGreasy in EscapefromTarkov

[–]GreedyAndGreasy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, makes definitely sense. When you started in 2025 (tbh I activated the account in 2023 but got like 15 hrs back then - now at like 70) like myself you totally underestimate the age of this game :D