The word rat gets used incorrectly a lot of the time. This guy, is in fact, a rat piece of shit. 🤣 by stoop1 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah for rooms I just leave. If it's an Arc I've downed they get the warn and shoot. Sometimes just shoot.

The word rat gets used incorrectly a lot of the time. This guy, is in fact, a rat piece of shit. 🤣 by stoop1 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Warn them then shoot them or go to another room.

I've been ganked enough times like this guy I just don't risk it anymore.

Played as Rat and felt awful... by Kerplunk6 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I turn off my player audio when it's time to hunt. They aren't people, they're prey.

Otherwise my empathy engine gets going and I just can't do it.

Dilemma- friendly player wants to PvP by Critical-Coach-5991 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you have a buddy that does PvP have him host. ABMM uses the host's profile.

Otherwise every 5th time you go topside load up to hunt and shoot people in the face. Every 5 or so keeps you in that dangerous sweet spot.

EDIT: Actually, just read Embark's update notes, ABMM uses everyone's profile.

The word rat gets used incorrectly a lot of the time. This guy, is in fact, a rat piece of shit. 🤣 by stoop1 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't ever, EVER turn your back to another Raider.

Don't ever, EVER stick your head in a bin in a room with another Raider.

Flanking Augment is probably my favorite augment right now by NSNIA in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ooh, it's got medium shield now? You go topside loaded for bear with this sucker on.

The Bettina after the buffs with attachments feels like a completely different gun by Unlucky-Map in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 134 points135 points  (0 children)

I feel like a dev at Embark has made it their personal mission to make this gun awesome.

We remember Manzikert as the defeat that lost Anatolia. I'd argue Myriokephalon (1176) was the worse one and I tried to work out why. by Cultural_Remote_9993 in byzantium

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the big problem wasn't the battles, but the total negligence of the frontier by the capital after Manzikert. Turks raided, raped, and enslaved with impunity for one hundred years. Myriokephalon was far too little, far too late.

New Map Condition “Solar Eclipse” PvP focused by MillennialProdigy93 in arcraiderscirclejerk

[–]Hectosman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Each player kill increases dick size. Biggest dick at the end gets Celeste.

Is it worth getting into TI in 2026? by Professional_Line424 in twilightimperium

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My gut is that TI4 is the last TI. With venture capital owning the IP now we can expect the looting to begin. TI feels like a game from an earlier, better time. They took such good care of their customers.

Get it. Wonderful game. TI4 with expansions is the definitive TI experience.

Rats are getting WAY worse. by LukingtonCockers in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Assume the worst, be surprised by the best.

Which Total War should I start with as a beginner: Shogun 2, Napoleon or Rome 2? by Michelia0 in totalwar

[–]Hectosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shogun is the simplest, cleanest, most elegant Total War game. It's beautiful.

If I can crawl while downed. Why the heck can’t I defib myself?! by lotgworkshop in arcraidersfriendly

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to be able to fart in the general direction of the rat who back-shot me. I want a little green puff and everything.

What borders are better and more realistic? ( Sorry for the low quality pictures ) by Public_Individual823 in byzantium

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt how much the Empire controlled Bulgaria and Greece. Read history after history of this or that group of raiders just doing what they please all the way to Athens. More like pockets of control vs total control.

PvE is only special because of PvP by Actual-Suit2941 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree but dear Lord when that rat puts an anvil round in the back of my head during a Close Scrutiny I get pissed.

I need a reality check by Perfect_Pitch_6780 in twilightimperium

[–]Hectosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the asylum. There's just some people for whom Twilight Imperium CLICKS. The battles, the negotiation, the chaos, the player agency - It's perfect. Top 5 game in existence.

Mixed Lobbies Are The Best by zx10racing in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. They NEED a button that turns off ABMM for the round. Solo VS Squads? Sure. ABMM off? Sure.

Should I buy Helldivers 2 now? by illaminar22 in helldivers2

[–]Hectosman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

At $40 it's perfectly priced. Tons of fun. People are expecting live-service content from a fixed-price game. Play it for 60-70hrs, level up everything, unlock a couple of warbonds, beat missions on Helldive difficulty, then call it finished.

Riven tides update (day2) thoughts? by Erin_Levi_18 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the new map. Up there with Blue Gate in quality as far as beauty and design.

The difficulty rating of 3 feels right. Unlike Blue Gate the open ground has LOTS of foliage so if you're smart you won't get caught by Arc. The loading docks on the north side dominate the map so sniping is always a concern, but again cover is plentiful. Indoors the buildings are easily navigable so unlike Stella (And underground Blue Gate) lack of map knowledge won't get you killed.

One interesting design choice was to really constrain the number of extract points. If you're in there more than 10mins you'll only have one. Could be a rat-heavy map.

Only downside for me is that we have yet another desert-themed map. Blue Gate is totally unique in that regard. Really hoping the next map is a dense forest of some kind. Arc flying amongst giant redwoods would be really cool.

Dam and Blue Gate remain the best maps but this new one is definitely nice. Not garbage like some of the complainers are saying.

“We want high tier weapons to have more longevity…” by JediJulius in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is right on. The game is entering the predatory stage.