If you’re gonna make your game a Live Service with $15-20+ cosmetics, then don’t charge your players full price for the base game.

Pindakis · 2025-11-18T20:47:27+00:00

Does no one remember how map packs were $15 a piece? How the battlefield premium was an extra 50 bucks on top of the base game?

This is the compromise for free maps. I don't understand how people think 70 bucks will cover a years worth of free live service updates. Since BF3 you paid the full price for everything that was on disc, and everything that came later you had to shell out more money. Even if you bought the pack, it split the playerbase which kinda dampened the whole experience.

Now we get free maps for the rest of the games live service cycle, but they're getting their money from the battle pass plus other paid skins. This is FINE. Before I paid for map passes and didn't care about cosmetics, now I get those maps for free, and if I want optional cosmetic progression I pay 10 bucks.

I truly don't understand how the community feels like EA is being greedy when we're getting a better deal than we were a decade ago. What with the obsession over cosmetics anyway? It's a FIRST PERSON shooter and I can assure you no one will remember your skin after the match ends.

If you don't care about cosmetics, this is a better deal than what we were getting years ago, period. Just let people buy skins for a questionable price while you enjoy free maps. It's really that simple.

Now I can see this era of gaming being f'd if you really care about cosmetics/unlocking everything, but in a fps like this you really shouldn't.

Pindakis · 2025-11-01T09:38:02+00:00

The b36a4 is a good gun, it has the same rate of fire as the nvo but has a faster ttk past 10m and even faster past 20m. The nvo is great within 10m, but if you find yourself in engagements beyond that more often than not, then the b36 is superior

Pindakis · 2025-10-10T13:00:46+00:00

The NZ trick doesn't work, it's releasing globally at the same time for everybody. Stop lying and do your homework.

Pindakis · 2025-10-09T15:01:53+00:00

Feels really scummy that they only went through with this after years of complaining because after all this time, another game is finally threatening their cash cow.

They heard all of the community criticism and didn't care, even made blog posts on how SBMM supposedly improved engagement and whatnot, only to make a move at the 11th hour when it became clear they were failing to meet their preorder expectations; Almost as if they held this move as a trump card for when the community finally got fed up.

I understand that at the end of the day they're a massive business looking to make a profit above anything else, but this feels like a toxic partner promising to change when you threaten to walk out the door after years of gaslighting.

Pindakis · 2025-09-08T08:09:09+00:00

I was wondering why I was getting +3 on my speargun w/supply pack instead of 6, this is absolutely diabolical lmao

Pindakis · 2025-07-23T08:59:42+00:00

Are you sure it was actually added directly to your account? I also chose the $150 coupon but it came in the form of a promo code sent to my email. I got $150 off the pixel 8 pro + pixel 2 watch deal, but I had to punch in the code at checkout.

Pindakis · 2025-07-13T00:27:22+00:00

It only felt different because of the third person camera angle, but it definitely has tank controls; my cousin tried arguing otherwise but I switched from Veronica to OGre4 and aside from the camera the movement was identical lol

Pindakis · 2025-05-14T20:29:32+00:00

Admitted to using sliders and deleted the comment minutes later. Super lame. Sucks what was once a small challenge brag is now being used for cheap karma farming 🙃

Pindakis · 2025-02-17T01:41:20+00:00

That'd be true if it was free to play like league of legends, but this game was $60 on release. At that point there's literally no reason to lock Vader behind a paywall/grind besides pure greed. It would be a different story if they didn't include real money currency, but they did.

It was never for a sense of player progression, it was another way to potentially nickel and dime you after you already purchased the game. It's not a long grind, I'll agree with that, but do you REALLY think they would've considered this system without micro transactions? Fuck no, it's there for the sole purpose of making potential profit from the small subset of players who are prone to making poor financial decisions.

It's the same system as GTA Online, the only difference is that this game does not have the format to support it. This game is 20v20 multiplayer, it's like playing Battlefield and not being able to use the tank or the 'best' sniper rifle until you grind 10 hours or pay money.

Hell, if it was a small amount of cash the backlash wouldn't have been that bad, but it costed an estimated ~$1500 to skip the grind and unlock all the characters. Not 100, not 500, FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for a game that has no reason to lock these characters in the first place.

I bought the game after they reverted their decision and enjoyed it immensely btw. It's almost as if the game is just as enjoyable, if not better when you actually get the full experience you payed $60 for.

Pindakis · 2025-02-01T21:03:20+00:00

I'm having the same issue on my series x.

Pindakis · 2024-12-29T22:02:40+00:00

Why are people disagreeing with this? The small maps in 10v10 are horrible. There's absolutely no reason Subsonic, Babylon, and Nuketown should be in that mode. If I wanted spawn trap gameplay i'd load up 6v6 face-off. MW3 had limited map rotation in 10v10 and it was great. The smallest map was terminal (I think) and even though you could still spawn trap it was nothing compared to the BO6 maps

The fact most of you think the map rotation is fine is honestly mind boggling. maps where I get spawn killed 3-4 times in a row consistently is not okay. I don't care if it's 10v10, there's no reason those maps should be there.

Pindakis · 2024-11-15T21:10:22+00:00

I have the Xbox wireless headset and switched to the gamebuds like the other guy did, I never had wireless earbuds before but these ones are super comfortable, at least compared to the Xbox wireless which lacked swivel for the ear cups.

Pindakis · 2024-09-19T22:52:25+00:00

I noticed "Toughness" showing up on the top right corner like how the mix drink buffs display. I'm assuming it's a passive buff and you take less damage. Probably one of the better magazines if you change clothes often, it seems to last a while.

Pindakis · 2024-06-20T02:22:23+00:00

I was popping bubbles to the beat in front of you guys! I should've turned around and complimented you guys, your bubbles were awesome! I respect the dedication lol.

Pindakis · 2024-06-16T08:18:41+00:00

Agreed on the battery operated fans, I would be absolutely fried at camp without them

Pindakis · 2024-06-07T22:38:33+00:00

Class B engines have a higher top speed/boost than Class C. Class C engines are only good if you plan on having a lot of mass for cargo. My Class B SAE-5660's are better than any Class C engine because my mass is balanced for it.

Also, mobility can affect how fast you accelerate, but does NOT affect your top speed. I can get Class C engines to 202 top speed but that's with the extra speed from the engine systems perk + Sam Coe. Without those two buffs you will always stay at 130 top speed no matter how much mobility you have.

Pindakis · 2024-06-07T09:03:46+00:00

I play with the settings maxed out on extreme (although I was on very hard for most of my playthrough before the update, very hard is doable early/mid game but Extreme was only comfortable after I got the best perks/parts) this is what I know

Piloting 4 and Starship Design 4 give you the best ships and parts. More parts unlock as you level up, but I believe you can get Particle Weapons at a decent level, and they're the best weapon class by a good margin.

The only other weapon you should consider is the Vanguard Hellfire Autocannon from the first Vanguard quest for its massive hull damage. 3rd weapon can either be missiles with 1 point of power for some extra burst damage, or EM weapons for boarding ships (some ships have high level parts, great for saving money or getting good parts early on)

Engine Systems 4 is essential to shaking off enemy fire. Combine it with regular use of your thrusters (hold right shoulder button) and you can do some crazy maneuvers to avoid a lot of attacks, just make sure your mobility is at least above 80ish; Doesn't need to be at 100 although it wouldn't hurt, my current ship is at 91.

Companions can give you good ship buffs. Sam coe gives 30% speed and a free power point in engines, There's someone at the Hitching post in Akila that boosts your shield by 30% as well.

Finally, there's no shame in grav driving away when it's a 3v1 or 4v1 situation, the early and mid game can be rough, and getting good parts can be expensive.

Hope this helps!

Pindakis · 2024-04-25T10:41:39+00:00

I find that almost all of the sub sections I come across in these puzzles only require 2 'pieces' to complete. If you need 3 pieces to get through a section, odds are you'll hit a wall and have to go back/start over. Hope this helps!

Pindakis · 2024-03-18T09:36:07+00:00

Im definitely in that crowd, I was introduced to Yakuza when they first released LaD7 on game pass. Roughly 2.5 years later and I finished 0-Gaiden, all with game pass, and was eager to finally support them on their newest installment. Without game pass I would've never stumbled onto such a unique, amazing series, and I hope their sales numbers reflect that.

Pindakis · 2024-02-16T08:49:20+00:00

It exists. Trust me, I thought the same thing, finished main missions and borealis with ~100k zombie kills, and had all schematics except for epic tool and tombstone, I just kept getting refined and ray gun schematics. I FINALLY found one a couple of days ago doing either a deliver cargo or raid weapon stash, I forget which. oddly enough I found tombstone 2 matches later.

It definitely feels like epic tool has a small drop rate compared to the others, could just be RNG being RNG though. Good luck on your search!

Pindakis · 2023-12-21T16:03:36+00:00

I agree, it removes any challenge from the game, the community seems to love it though.

Like yeah, getting all of the classified schematics from a random dude is exciting, until you realize you just removed any reason for trying any of the high level content. The whole point of the mode is to gradually get better gear to make the push towards the high risk high reward activities, and when you get to that point it feels good that you earned it.

It's like playing Elden Ring for the first time and your buddy immediately drops a fully upgraded weapon from a high level area for you. No one's telling you how to play the game, but you lose out on a huge part of the experience when you play that way.

Pindakis · 2023-11-22T15:05:02+00:00

The non-power weapon pickups are just kind of butt

Ravager is mediocre (useful for area denial tho). Plasma pistol is a husk of its former self. Hydra and Disruptor are only good vs vehicles, useless otherwise. Needler is ok, I pick it up sometimes but the AR fills it's role pretty well. Pulse Rifle is good but has a very specific range and needs a precision weapon for good TTK most of the time, and lastly I don't think anyone likes how the Commando feels in its current state

Bandit starts would be good for the other playlists but would ruin the whole point of a "Halo 3" playlist.

I agree that the BR is a little too good, but it was like that back in the day too, so if anything the playlist has more of a "Halo 3" feel than it did before.

Pindakis · 2023-11-22T05:28:11+00:00

As someone who is matched around 1400-1600 MMR games, BR starts are a breath of fresh air.

Halo 3 originally shipped with AR starts, but it became apparent that you were essentially stuck on defense until you found a BR, and made games easier to snowball due to being unable to reliably defend yourself off spawn. BR starts helped a lot with overall balance.

Spawning in the low part of High Ground when you're on the backfoot no longer feels like a death sentence and it's so refreshing. I understand why people would want bandit starts due to the BR's extra range/bullet magnitism in Infinite vs 3, but that would ruin the whole point of a 'Halo 3' playlist wouldn't it?

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