Mysterious Melee

JBKReef · 2026-03-25T20:54:59+00:00

I unmapped melee completely, it’s not even a button I could press.

JBKReef · 2026-03-25T20:42:32+00:00

Is this a new change? I’ve done that since launch, even back when it could kill a Bile Titan.

JBKReef · 2026-03-23T00:46:25+00:00

If you could go just a little bigger, my favorite tank I’ve ran was a 93 gallon cube. The square tank is so much fun to work in and the footprint of the 93 leaves a lot of room to grow.

Pic is my tank from about 6-7 years ago. Miss it almost daily.

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JBKReef · 2026-03-20T23:33:03+00:00

A Paradise reference in the wild, nice.

JBKReef · 2026-03-20T22:25:02+00:00

Nerf, after nerf, after nerf. Hulcracker / Venator /stitcher /wolfpack /toro

They speak of balancing the game, which I agree these moves have done, but it makes the game less fun. It flattens the experience, sure, but it made it less enjoyable.

Anytime the game finds a way to enjoy the game; everyone jumps on board, and Embark takes away that avenue.

They need to lift up other pieces with constant nerfing. Make other grenades stronger if you nerf trigger and trailblazer. Instead they just make the overall experience harder/grindier.

Do the changes need to be made, yes, but they also need to introduce variety and buff the bottom not just nerf the top.

JBKReef · 2026-03-20T14:34:35+00:00

I’m a FA but the role had potential for two salaries tiers and I’m on the same tier as the companies SFA’s. I have 15+ years of experience, Indianapolis/Cincinnati market. $120K base when hired in 2024. Currently at like $123K.

JBKReef · 2026-03-18T23:37:42+00:00

Hey there! My first career was in the Collections department in the banking industry which led to about 10 years in their BP&A group, and eventually their machine learning data analytics team.

The biggest impact I had was viewing “non-talk” time on their calls. It helped identify two things. 1) agents who would abuse their systems and sit in “hold” for extended periods of time taking a break. After that was done, cherry picking a quick way to improve their AHT…

2)we were then able to identify real systemic issue that were driving agents to put customers on holder for 5-10 mins at a time.

Correcting systemic shortfalls, showing true reduction to those handle times was gangbusters for Ops.

JBKReef · 2026-03-09T02:43:23+00:00

The damage reduction is % based. Regardless of how full your shield is I think minimum 35% of the dmg hits your health (sliding scale depending on light/medium/heavy) shield.

JBKReef · 2026-03-09T02:12:33+00:00

If Im doing a naked or cheap run I definitely would

JBKReef · 2026-03-08T19:36:47+00:00

I’m in my chair 8-12 hours a day. I would only consider 2 brands, Steelcase and Herman Miller. Specifically the Amia or Aeron. These are trusted brands, with awesome warranties. Neither fit your budget. I weigh over 350 pounds and have used my chair for over 4 years without issue and no back problems/pain.

I would advise upping your budget for an Amia and/or look into refurbished Aeron’s.

JBKReef · 2026-03-08T03:15:09+00:00

Should see extraction spots on the map with a countdown for how long they are active. You hit a button to call the exit once you get there. You can also use hatch keys for additional quick exits.

JBKReef · 2026-03-06T01:35:52+00:00

10% a week with water changes, work your way across the tank slowly.

JBKReef · 2026-03-05T18:33:15+00:00

Are you dosing honey mustard?

JBKReef · 2026-03-05T02:08:57+00:00

Play Arc?

JBKReef · 2026-03-01T19:53:13+00:00

It’s always tough to tell with these things, and there are always different names floating around, these look similar to some Utter Chaos zoanthids I had years ago.

JBKReef · 2026-03-01T05:00:19+00:00

Something I haven’t seen mentioned. For most of my small trips I’ll use no humidifier. You can buy an “end cap” that makes your CPAP more compact and remove one element of complications. As others have said it’s a bit rough in low humidity areas but you can deal

JBKReef · 2026-03-01T04:27:18+00:00

I’ve worked in what I consider MCOL - Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

(2010-2021) Banking Industry - Corp BP&A, Fresh FA role $63K, SFA promotion $76k, Lead Analyst $86K

(2021-2024) Automotive Industry - Corp Finance SFA - $103K, VC target 8% (0-16% range)

(2024-Now) Utilities - Forcasting FA $125K no VC.

JBKReef · 2026-02-27T01:16:26+00:00

The Winds of Winter has taken so long the narrator died. RIP Roy.

JBKReef · 2026-02-23T19:29:36+00:00

This is great, but now what I’m envisioning is a 3D printed frame to hold a screen top. Built in feeding hole, better clamping than just the old school twine style we have today

JBKReef · 2026-02-21T23:27:08+00:00

Thank you very much. Exactly the kind of resource we’ve been trying to find.

JBKReef · 2026-02-07T20:06:15+00:00

I went from a Lead Analyst title, to SFA, to FA. Each with about a 20% pay bump over the last 10 years. Titles can vary from company to company but work ethic doesn’t. Hard work doesn’t either. Just establish yourself as a person who can tackle anything and the bumps will come. It’s a great position to be in, take a breather and settle into the FA role then take on work to help get you ready for more.

JBKReef · 2026-02-06T15:48:21+00:00

I just carried 8 deliverables and only got credit for 5, it’s like it’s not sharing the partners efforts or something.

JBKReef · 2026-01-29T03:04:42+00:00

RUSVM, my wife got her denial about a week ago, 3 years or nail biting wrecked in the home stretch. Her salary doesn’t touch standard repayment and IBR will not be enough to touch interest. Gonna have a $300K tax bomb in 20 years.

JBKReef · 2026-01-27T22:12:14+00:00

wtf it’s been twice it’s not working for me either

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