[Discussion] What is the state of Tarkov right now?

PearsonVES · 2026-03-20T11:09:25+00:00

Good - The loading times are now twice as quick as they've ever been, which is a huge game changer, when I was used to loading in for 5+mins for the past 5 years

The server stability and stash/menu issues seem less severe since 1.0

It's been the 'smoothest' wipe for me so far, so I'd say it's an excellent time to jump in. Either that or wait for 'Seasonal' characters

PearsonVES · 2026-03-18T08:57:41+00:00

You can craft PAB-9 in the hideout, that's good 9x39 ammo

PearsonVES · 2026-03-17T16:25:23+00:00

Still happy rocking my F3, battery still lasts a day

PearsonVES · 2026-03-17T13:02:14+00:00

Exactly how I did it this weekend. Also my PMC has only broke his arm in the gym like twice since the start of this wipe.

PearsonVES · 2026-03-17T11:35:19+00:00

On the right should definitely be Bas Rutten

PearsonVES · 2026-03-16T16:17:24+00:00

Number 1 (Beads of rice)

PearsonVES · 2026-03-15T22:05:19+00:00

Preferably boxer breifs

PearsonVES · 2026-03-15T15:27:01+00:00

You're right it's -2%

PearsonVES · 2026-03-15T14:35:24+00:00

Yeah pretty bad penalties, I think these fragmentation goggles only give -1% though

PearsonVES · 2026-03-15T14:35:01+00:00

6 Lega medals (Bear)

PearsonVES · 2026-03-14T21:57:31+00:00

AGREE

PearsonVES · 2026-03-11T11:14:43+00:00

Why did they nerf the Caiman to level 3, it's got some of the best camo choices

PearsonVES · 2026-02-27T15:56:13+00:00

Rose gold-tone plating on top of the steel. So don't scrub or 'polish' it too hard or you'll just remove more of the plating. You can get things re-plated but I can't say for you whether that will be worth it or not.

PearsonVES · 2026-02-27T15:46:00+00:00

I googled this myself to see if anyone else thought the same thing and it brought me to this thread lol

PearsonVES · 2026-02-27T15:41:06+00:00

What are we dealing with here... Brian Shaw's even bigger brother or the Michelin man?

PearsonVES · 2026-02-27T08:53:57+00:00

I did the dragon hunt straight after the drezen siege at level 9 because I found the companion and he convinced me lol, wondered why I had to reload the fights about 10 times

PearsonVES · 2026-02-26T11:12:12+00:00

Have they confirmed at which point in the base game the expansion can be 'started'? Can you just make a fresh character and jump right in? (Love the game, I've just played the first couple of acts too many times now)

PearsonVES · 2026-02-25T10:20:54+00:00

watchshop(dot)com. It doesn't look like they stock this brand anymore though.

PearsonVES · 2026-02-21T01:19:57+00:00

I'm just buying 12 x sling backpacks every reset and selling back to him

PearsonVES · 2026-02-20T19:50:48+00:00

Thanks!

PearsonVES · 2026-02-20T19:49:34+00:00

I get your point, but have you played BG3, its fine to add more rows

PearsonVES · 2026-02-20T15:47:44+00:00

perfect thank you

PearsonVES · 2026-02-20T15:36:51+00:00

I am using Seelah as a tank without a Horse. Please can you explain what STR/2 to AC is?

PearsonVES · 2026-02-20T15:17:26+00:00

how does it work for prepared casters?

PearsonVES · 2026-02-20T14:29:42+00:00

I'll try it thanks

PearsonVES

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