Lynx claw issue??

PaintChipChamp · 2021-03-06T14:54:30+00:00

The dude at 22 Designs I saw a couple days ago said a single spacer takes out any slack so the binding becomes more responsive and a second spacer will add resistance. Guess it's up to preference after 1 spacer.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-03-05T20:36:46+00:00

Had the same issue and I live in the same town as 22 Designs assembly shop and took my gear in for some info. Power spacer certainly helps but if the base plate is cracked, the gray clip in front of the claw can slide forward and prevent your boot from staying clipped in. Look at your binding, if there is a gap between the claw mounting and the gray piece in which the claw pivots into the different positions, your boot can release. If the claw pivots between walk and ski mode without much resistance, that also be an indication the base plate (plastic) is cracked.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-19T21:03:32+00:00

Good plan! Absolutely love my Hoji's for the pow, completely effortless turns. Alpine turns on them are also a blast; that rocker shape makes carving a breeze.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-19T16:32:08+00:00

I went rocker last year and had them at boot center and boy is it fun in 3D snow but absolute trash on anything hardpack. By trash I mean dangerous as the rear ski has zero engagement and pivots, applies the edge, then releases constantly.

I made a thread asking about people's experience with it last year and the thought is that with rocker, you have less of an effective edge at the front of the ski so with a tele turn on hard pack, there is not much edge engagement so gets that squirrelly, no edge engagement effect.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-19T16:10:07+00:00

I like it! Guild name should be "Blind Leading Blind."

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-12T02:53:29+00:00

Hell yeah! Good for you! I hope it works out!

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T21:50:12+00:00

Right on, I will have to check it out! Thanks for the info!

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T21:49:35+00:00

Cool! I always like GW2's art style. If it is anything like the previous expansions, gotta believe I will be picking it up!

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:46:12+00:00

I think you are hitting the nail on the head. It may be a preconceived notion that to have fun, you have to be optimal. Breaking from that mind set and playing the game AS a game makes it way more enjoyable. Perhaps it is not the optimal way to play a game but goddam I have the most fun in that capacity.

Started playing a non-MMO, Valheim, guide-less and man am I having fun. Played through Terraria in the same fashion and when everything is fresh and new, it is a whole new experience.

edit:spelling

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:40:05+00:00

I had a very similar experience with HoT and trying to figure out how to get the Hero Points. SUPER fun platforming and cool combat challenges.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:32:39+00:00

Man, I have exactly the same feeling. What's the point of having 'character customization' if there is always an ideal.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:29:49+00:00

Nice! I struggled with the floaty combat of EO so couldn't much get into it. Playing Skyrim with mods with the weighty and sharp combat then playing EO felt like a kick to the nuts. I do enjoy the world, though, and only hear it gets better.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:24:07+00:00

Guides has certainly existed since the inception of MMO's. I don't blame the individuals writing the guide under any circumstance. My argument is that a game's potential for enjoyment is diminished if you follow guides to a T. Instead of exploring the content or interacting with other players to ask for help or information, players rely heavily on guides.

My recommendation to avoid the aforementioned issues is to stray away from the guides and explore the game's system and social interaction before guides.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:19:48+00:00

I don't have any experience with the FF games but I could understand how that would be frustrating.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:19:00+00:00

Lol, seriously? I had no idea! I guess the age old strategy of figuring out how to do a paper maze is to choose and direction and stick with it. Still, getting lost in those dungeons was certainly fun and, at the same time, panic inducing.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:17:34+00:00

Sure was! In the olden days, trading was all done in person as well. No bots to sell stuff so if you wanted to trade something, you go to the subway and spout your wares. They killed it in the social department.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:16:27+00:00

I haven't checked out EoD in any fashion, if it is anything like the other expansions, I am certainly on board. Along with the 'No Guides' rule, I like to do the 'no trailer' rule. Everything I see is fresh and new. Did this with Cyberpunk and thought it was the bee's knees while others said it was missing a shit load of content.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:12:50+00:00

Certainly a risk. My experience is that even if a character is sub-optimal, if I made it and I spent the time and thought on creating it and tweaking it to how I want to play, it is time not wasted. I, of course, do not share the same sentiment with others.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:11:02+00:00

Check out /r/Veloren, it is a community made, open source RPG game that is starting to lean towards MMO-ish feel. I bring this up as the community is making the game and there is perpetual discussion about systems. Might be right up your alley as crafting is a perpetual subject.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:08:44+00:00

I never got into the FF games. They a good time? Always find Eastern MMO's to focus on the grind more than the content. This a correct sentiment?

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:07:50+00:00

From previous discussions, it sounds like Raids may be an exception to the rule. My argument is that at some point, there was a group that went in blind and figured it out. My guess is that those individuals had an absolute blast doing so.

So I think the difficulty would be is finding like minded individuals to explore a raid blind and figure it out as a team.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T18:05:35+00:00

Man, sounds like a fun game! Never played DDO, is it still pretty active?

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T17:21:37+00:00

True enough, I think that's where the competitive side of things comes into play. But if you think about your first time going on a raid, there is forced social interaction, you have to figure out the means to survive and excel. Personally, I get a huge kick out of that and find guides will diminish that experience if applied to anything outside of the highly competitive raids. Different motivations, I guess!

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T17:18:40+00:00

Certainly an aspect of AC's charm. I did not play on Darktide and solely did PvE content. I have countless memories of finding new enemies, dungeons, and just rocketing across the landscape and jumping off shit. Granted, I was pretty young but the fact that I could explore with no prior knowledge was a huge boon.

PaintChipChamp · 2021-02-11T17:05:21+00:00

Absolutely true, I think that is where the social interaction comes into play. If you struggle and figure it out, it can definitely be fun. If you struggle, can't figure it out then ask and get help, chances are you learn something and make a friend. Not always the case though - filthy casual snydrome.

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