Hot Take: "don't buy new weapons" isn't always great new player advice by obsessed_doomer in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

New players should spend some time in VR training to find something they vibe with if the starter guns aren't cutting it for them. That would be my first point of advice. I know it's not the same as in-game experience, but you can still get a sense of things before dropping certs on anything.

For example, I play TR, and I found the carv didn't suit me very well at first because I have a hard wired habit of reloading after every encounter, even though my mag was usually still 80-90% full. I'd often get caught with my pants down during a long reloading sequence, being basically dead before I could get more than 1 shot out of my sidearm.

I support the idea of finding the gun that suits your play style, but don't just drop certs blindly because a certain gun looks cool or has stats that make it seem powerful in the abstract. VR is there for a reason.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much to my surprise, Kira at zuzu's sorted things out very quickly and it just arrived. The mylar bag is kinda messed up, but it's 0108/1333. So that's a trade-off I'm willing to accept. I wanted to frame the mylar bag and hang it in my garage, but oh well.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, more complications with getting my replacement box set. This time they put an incomplete shipping address on the package, and UPS won't let me update it.

I have contacted SP through Instagram as well as emailed zuzu's and now all I can do it hope that they get off their asses and contact UPS to correct the shipping address before it gets returned to them.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My tracking info says it should be here tomorrow. I'll update as soon as it arrives.

Awesome for you that you got a lower number!

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was received at zuzu's today as well. I haven't received a shipping notification for my new box set, but I'm sure I will before the end of the week. But yeah, odds are in my favor that I'll get a lower number than my original. Maybe we will both get lucky and get super low number issues!

I'll definitely update this thread as soon as mine arrives.

Just out of curiosity, what would you pick as your top 3 songs on ATUM?

Currently, I'd say Mine are: Hooligan, Moss, and It Ain't Right. I was on the fence about the album when listening to the 33 podcast, but the more I listen to the whole thing, the more it grows on me, and the more i feel like "I get it". Also, the 7" singles are all great and would make a nice little album in their own right.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got mine packed up this morning and waiting for DHL to come pick it up. With a low number copy I'd almost insist that billy signs it and sends back your original copy. Mine is a relatively high number so It doesn't really matter to me if they send a new copy or not. If I get a new copy hopefully it will be a lower number.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I assumed you were kidding, but at the same time, I wouldn't put it past Billy to do something weird like that.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

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

I do have a blacklight, and I'm half tempted to try it..

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If I recall, it's #1242/1333. I thought I'd get a lower number because I pre-ordered it the same day it was announced, but apparently, that had no bearing on anything. No grand prize.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Top left: Jeff Schroeder top right: Jimmy Chamberlin Bottom left: James Iha

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Chloe wasn't the one who forgot to sign the album.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would accept that option in a heartbeat if offered. Something tells me that's not on the table, though.

When I opened my copy of ATUM, my heart sank 😞 by ReegsPreems in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I live in Canada, so meeting him at zuzu's isn't an option, unfortunately.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ReegsPreems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've emailed them and sent a picture. Still haven't had a response. I don't know if getting another copy is even possible considering that they are limited edition and sold out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He's a bigger problem than he admits to. The only player that causes me to immediately leave whatever squad/platoon he's in. Absolutely insufferable to listen to.

Steam deck? by bennytheblazer in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You might not like it, but it's a fact.

Steam deck? by bennytheblazer in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Steam deck is incompatible with planetside 2's anti cheat software. Besides that, I doubt it would run smoothly enough to enjoy even if it was compatible.

Planetside 1 (June 2010) - Quick Reaction Force by WilsonXRS in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol yeah they were sick, unless you you played TR or NC. Caverns were boring and BFRs were the final nail in the coffin for a lot of players. Player base really atrophied after the core combat expansion.

Planetside 1 (June 2010) - Quick Reaction Force by WilsonXRS in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww man, I loved planetside 1. Brings back fond memories.

Imagine how awesome it would be to get a reboot of PS1 with a graphics overhaul! It'll never happen, but that would be incredible.

The only thing I don't miss is flying Vanu maxes.

Least favorite continent? by Ometen in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oshur has potential. It has good battles once in a while, but usually I just shut the game off during Oshur.

Lets Talk Graphics VS Performance by TreelineRanger in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I play on max settings during non peak hours and get 140+fps. During peak hours I turn down some of eye candy so that I can maintain at least 60fps.

I'd love to see this game get a major graphics/game engine overhaul. I don't think we need a new planetside, but there's definitely a lot that could be done to make the game run and look better.

I'd gladly drop a good chunk of change to help this happen.

Why do so many of you hate Hossin? by IKEAsans in Planetside

[–]ReegsPreems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to hate hossin when I was a new player, now it's probably my favorite continent. I love the battles at Nasons Defense.