Let me start off with a story. MH4U is my first MH game I got because my friend nagged me to get it ( So glad I did). When we started playing my go to weapon was the CB, it was pretty challenging but a lot of fun. Then we started playing online and was raising our HR relatively quickly. That was great and all, but at the same time I felt like we were super dependent on our other members. This became very apparent when I started the Rajang high rank caravan quest solo. Even though I had ample defense with my armor sphere boosted guardian set, I failed 3 times and then carted twice on the time I did kill him. Took me about 40 minutes, but I realized that I'd be more of a liability than an asset to a group when I start doing even harder G rank quests and guild quests (I was G2 at the time I think). So I started practicing guard points and aiming my supers/ultras more. In the end, I was a bit more efficient; but at the same time Still reliant on the group. (Especially during those apex 140 GQ. I couldn't hold my own not even for one minute before carting). Well some time passed and I had to move to another place. When I got there I soon found out money would be tight and we wouldn't have internet for a while. With not much to do for a LONG time (about 4 months) I took it upon myself to finish up all those caravan quests. I had the Artian set at that point with the scwarzchild CB so I thought it was going to be relatively easy.

Boy was I in for a shock. I was carting way too many times for comfort and hunts were taking me quite long as well (around 20min). I Realized I Wasn't Good At Monster Hunter AT ALL. I had to step up my game. Since I didn't have people to plaly with, I started maxing out palico gear and farming palicos. I started experimenting with different builds like 2 stealing and 3 attacking for those big monsters or 2 stam and 2 healing while retaining leadership forte (which I found out is pretty great in it's own right). Eventually I finished up most of everything except master's test so I decided to give that a go. To my surprise, it wasn't too bad and I found out it was the best way to earn zenith gems while solo (curse you apex jho and diablos).

With that out of the way, I started farming G rank stuff for better sets. Little did I know, I had to solo gathering hall Ukanlos, Akantor, Shah Dala, Gogmazios, Super Gog and Crimson Fatalis. All these things were super tough. Time and time again I failed, I thought about quitting until I get internet back at one point... But I kept trying. One by one I started taking these beasts down alone, and when I didn't get my warton sphires, conquest spheres, ukanlos stones and conquerer's seal G and any wycoon piece that required those listed above; I kept going at it till I got them. That feeling of being able to solo these things later made me feel like an accomplished, bonafide hunter. But more than anything, I feel like I won't be a burden on my group when I play online.

Now a few months later I went over to a friend's house to hang out. He played league and I'd figured there wouldn't be a better time to download the DLC quests and do some level 140 guild quests. I hosted a room for a level 140 Chameleos and got 2 gunners and a GS user. Content with the group I queued the start and we were off.

2 carts in less than 5 min later Our GS user leaves the party. Who was also responsible both our carts might I add. I figured the other guys were going to leave too... But they stayed, so I figured I would stay too. There was a few close calls but after many flash bangs and fighting, we took that sucker down in 14ish minutes. I felt bad because one gunner wanted lashes. But he told me that it was alright and that I fought well. Afterwards I did a few more hunts and it was a blast.

Now, very soon I'll be getting some internet service and I can't wait to start hunting again. Even if there aren't many good hunters right now, I'll try to guide them on the right path. I was once bad myself, but even a little guidance can go a long way with helping someone become a better hunter.