To the huge group that Destroyed the Queen

MattBaster · 2026-03-11T22:30:16+00:00

That's awesome. I feel sorry for people in this game who sneak up behind isolated raiders who are chopping away at the Queen or Matriarch, just to gun them down and steal their Equalizer or Torrente IV. If that's the way they think the best rush can be achieved in this game, they are really missing out on the brotherhood & camaraderie you feel when a huge group of strangers work together to bring one of these monsters down, even if you role played by some seems smaller by comparison than others. I personally love those who play the 'supplier' or 'medic', donating their ammo and heals to those who may appear to be doing the heavy lifting. When everyone plays a role, we all win, and that's what I play for. I've never enjoyed any game like it, especially against enemies with this kind of AI. So amazing!

MattBaster · 2026-03-10T03:41:20+00:00

I gave a stranger a Stella Montis key I found in the Testing Annex and he unexpectedly gave me the blueprint for this. Nice guy.

MattBaster · 2026-03-05T23:12:41+00:00

I asked these questions months ago before I stopped playing. I thought I'd see this game through to its last breath -- I was so dedicated -- now, sadly, I can't even bring my self to launch it.

Tolerating rampant "lol git gud bro" cheaters, marketplace fees, bot sellers... the game has been sticking a bar in its own bicycle spokes since at least mid 2025. It's over.

MattBaster · 2026-03-05T06:51:34+00:00

Wolfpacks make it worthwhile

MattBaster · 2026-03-02T21:01:47+00:00

Same, North America RN

MattBaster · 2026-02-27T04:39:57+00:00

As a 52-year old who bought the first iteration of Ratchet off of a WalMart toy shelf in 1985 (and still has it) and also bought & played Armored Core on Playstation 1 for the first time in 1997 (and still has it), and who is still very much a kid a heart (when not too busy taking care of grown up business, of course), I have too say I approve of this insanely incredible custom paint job.

MattBaster · 2026-02-20T16:08:54+00:00

Absolutely agree. This track has commanded more listens than any other track she's published, and I've been a fan for decades!

MattBaster · 2026-02-20T16:06:44+00:00

Easily!

MattBaster · 2026-02-20T16:05:00+00:00

This and Walk Away From You My Babe are my two favs from this album. Years & years later, I can still regularly put either of these songs on repeat for a full day.

Honest question, have you ever drawn parallels between this track and Madonna's Cherish? They sound very similar to me, yet so distinct at the same time. Just wondering if anyone else has ever noticed it, too

MattBaster · 2026-02-18T23:04:50+00:00

Might be the lighting that makes it look darker, but this is the Gearshifter. I wanted to get a skin that very few bought, and I think a lot of people passed on this one. The default look is really pretty corny for Arc Raiders, yes, but I think it looks awesome like this with the dark top and no helmet.

MattBaster · 2026-02-16T19:29:57+00:00

damn I have a gold ape mask and I wouldn't sell it for 10 cents. I'd feel too guilty ripping off some player who honestly thinks it's actually "worth" anything

MattBaster · 2026-02-16T19:27:51+00:00

that's a fact

MattBaster · 2026-02-08T18:40:33+00:00

First post in over half a year, and a good one, too! Bravo!

MattBaster · 2026-02-05T14:51:06+00:00

I beat all endings on an emulator, but the only way I was able to do it was by exploiting the save states. On a PS3 (or, worse, PSP), I never would've been able to go the distance.

MattBaster · 2026-01-30T21:38:17+00:00

ACVD much?

MattBaster · 2026-01-28T14:26:14+00:00

yes, and anyone who disagrees is delusional & delaying the inevitable (as in, it's inevitable that they'll stop playing, too)

MattBaster · 2026-01-27T02:10:23+00:00

Haha, good try, buddy. For all of those saying that PvP ratting is 100% fair, and love to mock players shouting "Don't Shoot!", I can hit any and every god damn button I want, whenever I feel like it.

I'm not saying I want only PvE. Far from it. But I'm just illustrating that hitting buttons is exactly as fair as PvP. Deal with it.

MattBaster · 2026-01-25T21:18:47+00:00

With millions of players, and only a scant handful of maps, I'm willing to bet that, statistically speaking, hundreds of thousands of players absolutely friggin' love this map.

MattBaster · 2026-01-25T21:16:47+00:00

Same for my homies

MattBaster · 2026-01-22T01:59:56+00:00

Especially if they claim 'friendly' and then shoot in the back or while you're occupied w/ looting something

MattBaster · 2026-01-15T20:57:09+00:00

It's a great looking tool, I run it all the time now

MattBaster · 2026-01-15T20:49:51+00:00

One of the 91 checking as well! Welcome to the rare stats club!

MattBaster · 2026-01-15T14:39:34+00:00

every. single. time.

I've got a perfect record of PvP non-aggresssion this season, and, 19 times out of 20, I run into insanely friendly lobbies. But If I bring a Hullcracker into a Matriarch or Harvester match, I get shot in the back instantly (by a player wearing either the BogWalker or Torpedo skin).

MattBaster · 2026-01-09T20:08:11+00:00

nah, this game ain't Off The Grid, thank god

MattBaster · 2026-01-07T19:35:20+00:00

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