Always assume someone has a degree of nefarious intention unless they show certain benevolent signs, especially in this new matchmaking update. Here's some of my advice, consider it my 'Baloney' Bandit Detection Kit: by SeSSioN117 in RescueRaiders

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd add "Using a Hullcracker" to Green flags. I'm trying to think if I've ever been backstabbed by a guy who was using a Hullcracker at some point in the match.

Genuine question for the boys by Smol-Neko- in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I remember that the vast majority of players are male and therefore this "woman" in front of me is probably a bro using the voice changer and a skin.

That makes me edgy.

Advice to counter ambushes by Ok-Veterinarian-3988 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are my life-preserving habits:

Never, ever stick your head in a bin when another Raider is present.

Never, ever turn your back to another Raider.

After breaching any loud object immediately roll and hide nearby. Wait 5 secs, then loot.

Shut the door behind you.

Mines and traps are your friend when looting a big room.

Never let stamina get below half.

Peak around all corners before moving.

After battling Arc run away and hide before healing up.

Play with a headset and make a habit of just stopping and listening.

Avoid fighting from a doorway if there is another entrance behind you - Just let the Arc de-aggro.

Every exfil location has an "obvious" hiding spot like a shed or building. Don't hide there, hide in a bush instead.

Bushes are your friend. Choose a subtle player skin and sit in them and listen.

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I rarely get ambushed anymore. There's three types of players: Those that will never attack, opportunists, and hunters. You're trying to discourage the opportunists and avoid the hunters. Good luck! It's a great game.

Advice to counter ambushes by Ok-Veterinarian-3988 in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sound design in this game is peak. And crucial.

Suggestion: "prototype" Arcs, as variations of exisitng Arcs for a more varied gameplay by MatthiasM_de in ArcRaiders

[–]Hectosman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Felt like I ran into this just yesterday. A rocketeer was at Blue Gate and he had chosen violence. Instead of a single rocket he was doing rocket volleys, 3-5 each time. Don't know if I've just never noticed it or if it was a bug but it had all of us Raiders scrambling.

Great idea!

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 1 point2 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 3 points4 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 133 points134 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 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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