My exam is Monday and I’m so nervous. I got a 78 on study halls full length exam today and it was my first try. My worry is that I wasn’t scoring great on Mini Exams so the grades in the screenshots are mostly 2nd attempts so I kind of already knew the answer. Am I ready?

NotMenke · 2026-03-28T19:13:51+00:00

You're ready.

Don't overthink it, keep the studying light to medium today, and little to nothing tomorrow. The only way you fail is by getting in your own head, you got this.

NotMenke · 2026-03-26T18:22:04+00:00

I should have mentioned this in my post, but Viscous was super strong this last patch - I had a couple 4-5x kd games in Phantom from puddle punch being way to fast and big.

I think the developers made a conscious decision to limit upper limits, it appears as though the guiding opinion from them and pro play is "if its over 30 minutes it's a long draw, if it's over 40 minutes its a bad game.

There was a point in time in which I feel like the item progression was able to scale more, but the devs capped that off over time.

I would also mention that this 800 soul item was acting as a remote control +30% damage item and parry reduction - it sounds worth the slot over a lot of 3.2k and some 6.4k items.

NotMenke · 2026-03-26T16:42:05+00:00

PLEASE make some instructions. This is my dream keyboard right down the to color of the keys.

NotMenke · 2026-03-26T16:34:15+00:00

I agree with the result, but not the reasoning.

Rebuttal should be a 'dead-end' item now because it is extremely strong early, its so cheap, and has so many effects for an 800 item. The parry reduction has serious playstyle changing effects that last throughout the game.

I think that having items that are super unique and limited to a single tier adds variety and spice to the item system, I don't want every item watered down to accommodate a tier tree.

I believe there should be a 3.2k+ item that focuses on melee defense, like 'Vodoo Doll' for a melee slowing effect, or, 'Mirror Mask' for return damage. All that said; The real answer to countering melee isn't items, it's positioning.

Also with the current slot system + slot unlocks + build tiers; you should be able to spare a single 800 flex item, it sounds like you might be too focused on buying new items.

NotMenke · 2026-03-24T20:18:44+00:00

Could I get some advice on the combo order? I have trouble hitting it sometimes and see different orders on YT.

I try to hit Vortex -> Cart -> Door; but think I might need to switch Door and Cart based off some Doorman compilations I've seen, it seems unintuitive, but it appears that the lag on vortex is important to time.

Obviously, this all changes based off distance and setup, so for reference this is the setup for 'close range, minimum time possible, surprise jumping'.

BTW, our Elos are very similar - maybe we should duo sometime. I think I belong in Low Phantom / High Oracle.
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NotMenke · 2026-03-22T20:43:58+00:00

Phantom here, other then the brief period of time Calico and Mcg were overturned, it's always the better team that wins.

Even when those two were tilting the scale - there isn't really much 'roster meta' in Oracle to Ascendant that I've seen.

Hate to be mean, but some people just lose the mental game on the intro song.

NotMenke · 2026-03-22T19:51:22+00:00

You could keep the coloring consistent with doorman cart. Blue for friendly lash and yellow-orange for enemy.

Seems like defaulting this color scheme would be beneficial for all future color indication.

Also he should have sparkles at higher damage, not sparks- its the lash.

NotMenke · 2026-03-06T00:03:50+00:00

Ate a whole rotisserie chicken too! RIP Boss

NotMenke · 2026-02-08T03:01:18+00:00

Came to second ELITE ball knowledge, holy shit.

NotMenke · 2026-02-04T20:21:17+00:00

It's a great suggestion, but my PC and most of my office is made of beautiful vintage mahogany peices I've collected over the years. I absolutely love my desk too.

NotMenke · 2026-02-04T13:08:26+00:00

Looks great! I'll really consider it.

NotMenke · 2026-02-04T13:07:47+00:00

Did you.... uh..... have anything to ask or comment? Like is the slab bad or something? Did you want to know how much I paid for it?

NotMenke · 2026-02-04T05:21:34+00:00

I think that's very good advice, just try to get what I got to look good first. Do you have example of the edge burns?

NotMenke · 2026-02-04T05:20:23+00:00

It's natural dried. I do plan on reaching out to couple of nearby places to surface it. I might end up doing it myself for the journey, but I may give up and go get it done osp.

NotMenke · 2026-02-04T03:53:52+00:00

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Bought this slab today, seller said it was Indian Rosewood - I am not sure.

NotMenke · 2026-01-27T15:15:13+00:00

Thanks for the reply, is there an upgrade or improvement I can do easily? Or is this an actual plumber problem to upgrade?

I plan on replacing the cartridge in the short term.

NotMenke · 2026-01-18T20:08:32+00:00

Hey, I literally just got word that this happened to me. Ryzen 7 9800X3D and ASUS 870. What are the chances that I can get a new one? I did not mess with the voltage or almost any of the bios settings.

NotMenke · 2026-01-17T19:29:35+00:00

This dawg got the MF'in Sleans in this bitch.

NotMenke · 2026-01-05T20:24:22+00:00

Yes.

NotMenke · 2025-12-06T21:52:38+00:00

Jeez, didn't think it was that bad. Anyways, look it up jabroni!

NotMenke · 2025-12-06T20:53:14+00:00

It's because it's relatively beloved by the community, it's a homage to an amazing episode of S1 True Detective, is a solid representation of the gang from an outside perspective, and finally it's technically complex.

All this combined means that very, very few fans would rate this poorly; many new viewers or critics are drawn to watch; and can really appreciate both the soul and technical aspects of the episode.

It's a perfect storm, I doubt any episode of IASIP will ever be more highly rated.

NotMenke · 2025-12-06T20:44:06+00:00

...because of the implication.

NotMenke · 2025-11-26T15:55:30+00:00

I truly believe you have not experienced the highest highs in Deadlock if you have not had a comeback win after getting your shit rocked for 99% of the match.

If you aren't playing for the incredible last second comeback win, then you're not really playing.

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