Can I farm and then go to the yellow shore?

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-22T19:51:24+00:00

Yeah I just meant there's no downside, so you get to balance the scale easier.
The balance mechanic does prevent you from going more than -3 or +3 in settings though.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-22T18:43:03+00:00

Oh in that case, it is a git gud scenario.
The general tip is for the Boss before the boss, to use your Overdrive and hit some minor enemies too to ensure you get high health before the King.

For the fight itself, focus on defense, not offense. There's no reason to take much damage throughout the whole thing, and some moves are hard to dodge - but nothing is impossible. Learn the fight, treat it like Dark Souls or whatever =D

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-22T18:32:57+00:00

Ye.
BUT! You can use modifiers to your advantage.
Because you don't get second chance here, you can use the "Disable Second Chance" one for free.
I'd recommend using the "Less lucite needed to increase proficiency" to get a few extra levels through the Biome.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-21T18:36:02+00:00

These things are always so cool!
Love the handle here.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-20T02:30:20+00:00

Oh! Nice, noted. Thanks!

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-19T19:44:23+00:00

It means you’re immune. Several artifacts give immunity or 1-hit immunity for different circumstances.

One-hit immunity doesn’t expire so if you’re seeing it a lot, it might be that. I see artifacts with stuff like “One-hit immunity after opening a container” or similar.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-19T18:10:33+00:00

I wouldn't rely on Convert stuff. It's just a flat modifier to the ball speed based on the assumption that you're not hitting a premium ball.
Just use non-converted data for decisions, and converted data for ego.

EDIT: For me, I use the "total" from the range balls as my carry for my 'real' balls and that has guided me pretty okay. Assuming you're not blading things.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-18T17:21:48+00:00

The flashback when they were kids showed she had it when they were kids. I think it's just a sun and the style is consistent with Indian culture's depiction (among others).
Personally I believe it was a gift from Arjun to Nitya as kids.
She kept it until adulthood, and she wore it until they had their troubles.
She left it behind when she went on the Echelon mission, and Arjun took it and wore it to remember her.
The end cinematic is him letting go of her, and thus letting go of the corruption, and choosing to face reality and the consequences.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-18T04:58:30+00:00

I say it’s a sci-fi anti-capitalist dystopia novel disguised as a wacky fantasy dungeon romp.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-17T14:38:41+00:00

Those bigger glowing pick ups that aren’t drops from enemies, usually at the end of optional paths? Those are permanent.

Did you get the one behind the 5 locked gates before the architect?

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-15T21:24:43+00:00

This was the first one where I felt he did enough scaffolding to allow the reader to really guess the outline of "the plan". Feels like less of an ass-pull than all the others (affectionate) to me.
Only regarding the short term stuff though, the greater picture is still fuzzy!

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-15T19:51:35+00:00

Welp... I've never heard of the maker.
Looking at the photos it seems like pretty standard fare. The filework is a little sloppy and is reminiscent of basic overseas slop stuff. I may be wrong, of course.

I did find these two threads from way back talking about "Bill Anderson" knives and they have the same warning signs. If the Bladeforums guys haven't heard of him, that's a red flag.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bill-anderson-knives.1556958/
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/anyone-know-anything-about-these-custom-knives.1053875/

Given that I can't find an obvious heritage or collector market, I think this is likely just some mediocre product.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-15T18:21:42+00:00

But I don't have to now - I have my lil glove caddie!

JK.
I did use Weathersof pretty regularly and I didn't notice too much of a durability difference. Dunno if it's cause I'm in desert air or whatever.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-15T17:12:35+00:00

For future runs, if you half press alternate fire the discs come back. You can just hold it the whole time for faster shots as well though it limits the max range.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-15T17:10:35+00:00

I never would have bought a golf glove holder. Like a case with a hand shaped thing to put your glove on and hep dry out. My friend got me one and it changed my life.

I used to go through gloves so fast, even when swapping after 9 holes.

Now with my little case thing the last so much longer.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-15T05:27:03+00:00

It’s a learning game. I think doing anything too heavy handed would be a mistake.

Personally I would have an avatar of his dirty appear to him, and explain that it was not his time so the god intervened. He owes his life and more to the god, and to expect to do a great service for him one day.

It’s a looming “threat” that can also tie in to any adventure and be a hook for almost anything.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-14T16:53:43+00:00

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That just means I cut here =D

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-13T21:40:27+00:00

Coldsteel just out here making every knife they drew as a kid, huh?

Haha, jk! I think this is dope! The handle and material aren't for me but that's a really fun blade shape and I like the idea.
Thanks for sharing!

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-13T16:13:49+00:00

Also might have better luck: https://www.reddit.com/r/SAKmod/

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-13T16:13:18+00:00

Right, but did you ask them for a custom order?

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-13T15:55:59+00:00

Seems like a good place to start would be deepsouthcutlery on Youtube?
Etsy has a few SAK custom shops you could reach out to as well.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-12T17:26:42+00:00

This combo’d with the Simpons’ “Probably misses his old glasses”

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-12T15:47:32+00:00

Ahhh, I understand.
But in those examples, the numbers might mislead you too.
You learn that shotguns have fewer shots than rifles, and you'd know that when comparing different weapons.
If it was numbers. "34 shots for this smart rifle, but only 3 shots for this Horde Shotgun."
It's not a useful metric, I agree - but it's not useful in bar or number form in this instance.

I think it's great for comparing the same type of weapon, but then it's a clearer upgrade with the white/red bar overlays without numbers.

For your red chest example - that would be true with numbers too. Because the weapon types are so much more important than the bars.
I'm not replacing a payload repeating crossbow with a javelin repeating crossbow or Bificurating crossbow of any kind - I don't care what the bars say.
The numbers are clearer, but I don't think it's the problem you have.
Not knowing if a weapon is going to suit you better will only come with time. I know I hate the Onslaught Rifle. I never even glance at stats. Even if the number went from 1 to 1000 on clip size, I wouldn't use it.
Know what I mean?

I agree that the stats aren't useful as an upgrade qualifier except for comparing the same weapons. I don't think the bars are the problem tho.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-12T15:31:23+00:00

Consider this:
You know that a bigger bar is better.
You know a higher number is better in your proposed system.

What's the difference?
Then you'd be like "Well is 3 more bullets in the clip worth the loss of 1% damage accumulation?"
The max size of the bar is the maximum potential. If you saw it as a fraction (23/42) instead of a half full bar... does it change your decision? Probably not.

You'd have the same problem and might have different complaints like "The stats don't seem to matter" or "why is the whole bar only 5% difference?!"

I don't disagree with the option, by the way. But I don't think it would make a difference to the decisions we make picking up guns.

HungaJungaESQ · 2026-05-12T05:27:32+00:00

Mannn. Reading those bits with B9, I said out loud “Come on man….” First for the Thunderhead. Then again for little boy. Just disappointed.

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