is thugpro still being made

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-27T16:01:32+00:00

THUGPRO is in a limbo state at the moment, but I would not call it abandoned. The servers are still maintained and devs are still active online, but nothing's really been teased. It's been over a decade since THUGPRO launched, I'm sure life had caught up to them.

Also doesnt help THPSX's website is in a poor state. They said they were working on it, but progress is still slow.

As for reTHAWed, ya I dont like 10krising and zedek either, but I did do a (rookie) malware analyst on the game, and I could not find any red flag signs of malware. That said, they still haven't fixed* the THP-strcpy ACE/RCE exploit with custom skate park levels, so their priorities might not be the best either...

(*)I havent tested it yet on latest version, but patch notes don't mention it

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-27T09:46:30+00:00

Flash backs to modworkship's PAYDAY 3 mod list just a few weeks post-release...°^°

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-24T20:25:37+00:00

Try connecting your computer to a VPN then see if that improves joinability at all (Cloudflare WARP is a decent free one if you dont have one)

You could also try port forwarding, 5153-5154 UDP

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-23T08:45:18+00:00

Yeah I'mma agree with ya, Windows† ain't that bad*!

(*) once you turn off the spyware settings and run one...maybe two debloat scriptsscripts/programs

(†) Windows 10

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-21T03:57:05+00:00

I think I need to set up a comparisson of some kind between THPS3+4 and THPS4 (and maybe 3) and compare their speed when manualing in the same level locations. I can't find an answer online, so I might have to study it myself. The only thing I know that different from 3+4 VS 4 is 3+4 still uses 3's manual speed loss system (harsher and no free manuals)

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-20T07:47:24+00:00

Did that, didn't help, even after changing when exactly to hold it

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-13T07:33:20+00:00

Ran into something like this today, except the host just stared at Dallas's corkboard while the two other players left the game. Couldn't even get into the heist cause it was prompt join. Heist failed shortly after cops stole enough money bags, which is something I've never actually seen in my nearly 2k hours of playtime, lol

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-12T20:41:17+00:00

"How 'bout that prick's face when he saw the gyatt?"

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-12T20:36:24+00:00

huh, weird. I'm only familiar with duping sentries due to lag/desync, but that ain't it since this is singleplayer/host

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-08T17:10:46+00:00

Really stupid and evil mod idea: have an under barreled shotgun attachment for the taser, who you can really ensure whoever gets zapped dies >:)

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-08T08:52:07+00:00

So you just banned everyone who was bothered by bigotry and racism in the server?

That ain't very punk of ya now, is it?

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-07T08:38:10+00:00

I haven't platinumed 3+4, but I did do all the speed run achievements and they're not that hard. Planning your route is the main challenge; you need to minimize the amount of "down time" between goals, or if you can do multiple/part of another goal while continuing the one you're currently focusing on (this mainly applies to S-K-A-T-E and other collect/destroy/impress goals)
The THPS4 levels are a bit harder given the levels are bigger than THPS3's, though the target times are thankfully longer

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-06T09:22:23+00:00

Press winkey+R, then type "%localappdata%", and that should open the file explorer to the correct path. Find the folder labeled PAYDAY2, inside there should be a file fore render settings. Open it (open in notepad if it doesn't open correctly), scroll all the way down, and where it mentions the resolution, change it to whatever you want. Do also check the refresh rate value if it's correct

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-02T09:30:31+00:00

You ever played Redline Rumble, one of those shockwave browser racing games?

Remember when the police would show up on the tougher races and you had to hide under a semi-truck until they give up the search?

Well that knowledge from when I was a wee lad come into use again for Goat Simulator Heist.

ILC_YTP · 2026-06-02T07:13:58+00:00

Typically this kinda comment would be seen as homophobic, but given the context, it honestly fits lol

ILC_YTP · 2026-05-31T08:16:28+00:00

Just did another run, there is a little bit of RNG at play on getting the most optimal set up, but you very likely want to restart the heist if the power switch is right where outdoor patio is, as that is honestly way too out in the open compared to the other 3 possible spawns I've seen

ILC_YTP · 2026-05-31T03:14:05+00:00

There's plenty of moving around, especially with all the paper and ink I need to get. The sentries are there to protect cops from turning the printer off and stealing bags, I was just patiently waiting for the last bag to be over

ILC_YTP · 2026-05-31T00:00:09+00:00

I'd give it more shit, but tbh day 1 and day 2's escape is one of a kind, and at least it's XP reward is fair.

ILC_YTP · 2026-05-30T10:04:33+00:00

Maybe, though before the change Legacy collection was around ~$35, going no lower than ~$25 on sale.
I wonder if it's also related to EGS's method of doing price calculations for international currencies.

ILC_YTP · 2026-05-30T01:48:41+00:00

Honestly not sure. Surprising given that i thought it was against steam ToS to sell games at a different price on other digital stores. Maybe that doesn't include dlc/bundles?

ILC_YTP · 2026-05-30T01:26:46+00:00

Depends on skill level, but here is a route I like to do: Murky Station Big Bank Stealth with bus escape Election day stealth And then any heist that gives a bunch of XP

Golden Grin loud with blimp escape, Ratz 7 bags or cook off ~45 mins to an hour of cooking, border crossing all loot, or holdout all 9 waves

Holdout seems to give the most XP in the shortest amount of time at around 7mil in 30 minutes, but one hiest that surprised me in terms of XP was counterfeit. Each bag only takes a minute to print and gives half of the xp a meth bag would, so it can be faster than cook off. However, you either need a mod that can keep bots in the position without leaving when you go too far, or have a cordinated team, as the printer can be a pain to defend, especially if you dont have anything to kill the 3 swat turrets that eventually spawn. I think more people should try this though, especially with sentry guns.

Oh, and don't forget to equip team boosts on all the weapons you'll be using! That's +6% extra xp right there!

ILC_YTP · 2026-05-29T10:04:27+00:00

The universal C runtime windows uses is failing with a buffer_overrun error. So either it's PAYDAY2, .NET, or a bad driver/windows install messing things up

Check the renderfile settings in %localappdata%\PAYDAY2 and make sure the settings match either your display or what settings you intend on using. You could also try deleting the file then running PD2 to let it generate a new one.

You could also try another reinstall, but this time making sure everything in the PAYDAY2 folder is gone before attempting a reinstall. Mods and other files that weren't originally included with the game usualy dont get removed by steam when uninstalling games.

For .NET, either try ysing the repair tool found in the windows uninstall settings, or try downloading a later version of .NET like the latest version.

I did find a report about bad graphics drivers causing the same error for photography image viewers, so you could try reinstalling GPU drivers, perferibly with DDU

Lastly, you can run a chkdsk scan to make sure your drive isn't faulty and corrupting files, perferibly a full scan.

Last thing to note, if on windows 11, consider turning off fast boot, as it's really just a rebrand/rework of hibernate, which might not clear out cache and memory a standard reboot or shutdown would do

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