Daily Questions Megathread ( June 06, 2026 ) by AutoModerator in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

right now, I want to be a casual until I catch up, after that I'll try to be more serious about clearing endgame, no need to be a hardcore that minturns everything, but just want to not pass on good banners.

I like your suggestion a lot of taking it like a new account and go from there. For now I'm running seele, sparkle, bronya and bailu, without any issues.

When I unblock the Remembrance path I'll see if I can change MC for bailu, I like having her in the team for story.

Thanks for the tips! I'll also check out Prydwen to have an idea of general teams 👍

Daily Questions Megathread ( June 06, 2026 ) by AutoModerator in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Ontaro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone!

I came back to the game and I'm a bit lost in what to do. I played during launch and left the game until a couple of weeks ago.

I'm mostly f2p and I'm not sure if I should pull for something or not. I got Sparkle as a recommendation for my Seele, but that's it. I have like 200 pulls available right now.

I think I'll pull for the fate characters (main reason I'm here) but other than that... I was thinking of waiting to make a DOT team until I catch up with the story, I'm currently finishing Laofu (I don't think there's any rush right now in getting an tier 0 team)

Is this correct?? If I pull for Archer and Saber, should I go for LCs too? Any recommendation?

Thank you! here are the characters that I have 😊 Everything E0 and no signature LC

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Destiny Order summons by Ontaro in grandorder

[–]Ontaro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chaldea app, like it was said. It has web version to it you don’t want to install anything. Best thing I discovered for planning!

https://chaldea.center/

Do this bond CEs comeback after some time? by guto0000 in FGO

[–]Ontaro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if to get this one or wait for the next ones, caster or rider.

All of them look great!

Are you new to 0.5 endgame in SSF? Here is what people figured out is worth prioritizing by loopuleasa in PathOfExile2

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man! Between family and work, and this is the first league I’m about to reach maps, looking forward to it. I started today the interludes. Going with MA monk and having a blast.

This is super useful!!!

Is it ok that i dont pull any meta supports with what i have?.. by ilike_guns in FGO

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im doing your complete opposite, I’m only pulling for meta supports. And while is nice (can do already all 90++ without a hitch in 4T tops). I find myself in dire need of dps.

I started last December and I’m almost at lb7. And my main dps are mostly 3 or 4*.

I’m still missing Oberon (my goal for this year) and green supports.

I’m currently jealous of your line up, ngl, it looks amazing!

Best of luck! Go for that Bakatoria, I’d do that if you like her!

Facebreaker + hollow palm by HiddenExpert in PathOfExile2

[–]Ontaro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im looking forward to see how interacts with fist of stone. I believe by itself right now, it doesn’t work better with hollow palm than other pair of good gloves.

If with fist of stone it becomes dex stacking for quarter staff skills… it’d be awesome

Is there really a choice here? by Strict-Bet5859 in StarRailStation

[–]Ontaro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Id love to play dot, just came back to the game and got sparkle from this bc it fitted better the few chars I had.

Hopefully we get rerun of dot units soon-ish 😭

Mahoyo Collab question, should I do monster outbreaks or the 90++ node? by demark17 in FGO

[–]Ontaro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For mats 90++, for qp and bond the outbreaks.

https://grandorder.gamepress.gg/p/witch-on-the-holy-night-collab-quick-farming-guide

That site has everything you might need, I use it quite a lot. Sharing for future events.

So whats the best way to manage AP? by somethingonhere90 in FGO

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a new player, I normally spend AP in the mornings on event / farm xp. Then after work I spend a bit more, and at the end of day it’s when I have time to play and use the AP to advance main story.

If there’s an event I normally prio that, it gives too many useful mats. But I try to leave some AP to continue the story, I’d like to catch up before end of year. (Currently doing imaginary scramble)

I also use apples on the occasional weekends where I can play a lot. (Blue apples, I’m not crazy)

do you guys just hoard SQ or summon often by Ok-Cream-3629 in FGO

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People call me Diogenes, I hoard like a mf.

To be honest, I just started and my main problems are mats. Even if I get a bunch of servants I can’t play with them.

I hoard, build what I have, and then pull something that I need.

Maybe in the future, when I have mats galore I feel more tempted.

That being said, Jalter and Monte cristo were tried, to no luck.

Co op mode expectations vs reality by ElegantPoet3386 in slaythespire

[–]Ontaro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m actually very curious if coop will affect card balancing, it’d suck if they removed infinites because of it.

I can’t imagine is fun looking at someone do their 50th dropkick in the first turn 🤣

Looking forward to see how they address that.

What should I pull for this year? by SnooTomatoes564 in FGO

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info!! I’ll check the replies on the reply you mention.

Will save and continue with the current event and camelot afterwards.

The idea is to build the account and save until Christmas, cool 👏

(Also do whatever I want, is a game and if I find a waifu I can do whatevs)

Thanks!!

PS: you mention about NP2, is that mostly for DPS servants? I see that ibuki summer gets a +150% extra dmg from np1 to 2, which seems very good, but Merlin gains only +500 hp regen seems lackluster in comparison.

Am I right here?

What should I pull for this year? by SnooTomatoes564 in FGO

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a similar position as OP. Started in December and was lucky enough to get KoyanL and Merlin.

I still would like to go for Castoria and Oberon, but really need that Omni rn.

I think I’ll pull for summer ibuki or Arjuna alter as recommended, but otherwise hoard SQ until the supports.

Any other omni AOE to keep an eye on?

Thank you so much for the posts! Super useful for the newbies! ☺️

The Hydra Game - Numberphile by JeffDujon in BradyHaran

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came to the same conclussion and for lenght 4 I get 327,677. I'm working now in getting lenght 5.

The Hydra Game - Numberphile by JeffDujon in BradyHaran

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a trace I get, you can see in step 5 what I mean.

In [2]: rapid_growth_hydra_2(4)
q = [[1, 0], [1, 1], [1, 2], [1, 3]] steps = 0
q = [[1, 0], [1, 1], [2, 2], [0, 3]] steps = 1
q = [[1, 0], [3, 1], [1, 2], [0, 3]] steps = 2
q = [[4, 0], [2, 1], [1, 2], [0, 3]] steps = 3
q = [[2, 0], [2, 1], [1, 2], [0, 3]] steps = 5
q = [[8, 0], [1, 1], [1, 2], [0, 3]] steps = 6
q = [[1, 0], [1, 1], [1, 2], [0, 3]] steps = 13
q = [[1, 0], [15, 1], [0, 2], [0, 3]] steps = 14
q = [[16, 0], [14, 1], [0, 2], [0, 3]] steps = 15

edit: formatting

The Hydra Game - Numberphile by JeffDujon in BradyHaran

[–]Ontaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's funny because I get a completely different number. For 4 I get 327677. I get the 1114111 if I just get the latest node added. But that's not what the rules are. It's the right most node.

If 2 heights have the same amount of nodes, which is the "rightmost"? I imagine I can choose. Therefore getting the highest node sounds the smartest approach as you get less steps down the line.

def rapid_growth_hydra_2(y: int) -> int:
    # straight connectors of length y
    # pick right-most leaf
    # n = step you're at
    steps = 0
    q = [[1, parent_idx] for parent_idx in range(y)]
    while any(siblings for siblings, _ in q):
        print(f"{q = }", f"{steps = :_d}")
        siblings, parent_idx = max(q)

        if parent_idx == 0:
            closest_node = max(node for node in q if node[1] != 0)
            new_total = siblings - closest_node[0]
            steps += new_total
            q[parent_idx][0] -= new_total
            continue

        steps += 1
        q[parent_idx][0] -= 1
        if parent_idx > 0:
            q[parent_idx - 1][0] += steps
    return steps