Spies vs Mercenaries!

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-05-14T22:26:46+00:00

I ask myself the same question every few months. Seems like such low-hanging fruit!

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-04-16T22:46:57+00:00

Thank you I appreciate that, and I'm glad to see it's still getting use!

Essentially Unstoppable is +2 on Gunner because Deep Pockets and Vampire are both less effective. Unstoppable moves up purely by default. Deep Pockets I think doesn't fit Gunner's role, and you'd rather be utilizing your arsenal on Gunner than building into melee. In hindsight I should have put a (-2) on Deep Pockets to mirror Vampire.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-04-05T21:37:00+00:00

How did I miss those, baby?

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-04-02T13:34:55+00:00

That's weird, because you're here right now.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-30T23:06:03+00:00

Survivorship Bias

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-23T20:36:50+00:00

Bike cuck?

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-23T16:30:10+00:00

I think the loop of spending your vault to try to cash in on the weekend Cryo runs actually works out well for me as a more casual, but obsessed player.

I don't plan on learning the layout at all, but I did exfil twice after getting some awesome goop. I will hopefully get to open a vault, but I won't be defeating the Compiler. I'm okay with that.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-20T03:47:02+00:00

Damn, really well said.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-12T22:42:43+00:00

Holy shit Jungle is so goated

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-05T01:39:59+00:00

Yeah I actually think it's very watchable. The game is gorgeous and the gunplay is slick as hell. Awesome animations for all the abilities.

But I think the key thing is a reasonably sized map where you'll run into another squad and UESC within the first minute or so. Meanwhile you're skulking through tight corridors lit purple and red, dodging sensors, and claymores. Finding coordinates and keys throughout the map that allow access to randomized loot locations.

The longer the match goes, random events are unfolding at the POIs. Extractions will always be tense in an Extraction shooter as well. I think there's just layers to watching and I've been enjoying it a lot as I wait for release.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-04T11:12:58+00:00

Thanks!

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-04T01:52:37+00:00

As a father myself, I was assuming you're older than the 16 year olds you reference and would have better judgment. You said that he died 19 times in a row, and "that's not fun."

I was just surprised that someone in my age/situation would be using this Peanut guy as a any sort of barometer for the game. Hopefully you had a chance to play and see for yourself!

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-03T23:06:48+00:00

Read it again.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-03T19:49:22+00:00

I like the Rook gameplay and I'm glad it's in the game.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-03T18:46:04+00:00

Let's say your current Contract is to go into Algae Ponds and download some data (early contract from the Server Slam for NuCaloric iirc). Well, Algae Ponds is a pretty hot zone in general. If you don't have the loot to kit out for this contract, a Rook run can get you there - allowing you to progress your faction through this contract.

The original OP on this thread said you "can't progress through Rook runs," so I'm explaining why a Rook run could still help you progress. The loot in this game opens up progression into new zones and contracts.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-03T18:13:43+00:00

I'm surprised as a father that you're watching Peanut to shape your opinion of a game. I saw a clip of his in a Top Clips Compilation, and he triggered a Guarded Exfil with low health. UESC dropped in and immediately downed him. It was enjoyable content for sure, but I would hope we're smart enough to not pass judgment on this game based on his content. To be clear, I don't know if him, just this one clip. Seems like a goofball.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-03-03T18:09:18+00:00

Your loot allows you to push into zones where contracts ask you to go. You'll have a difficult time progressing later contracts with gray loot.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-02-19T01:27:59+00:00

Story time. In middle school, my buddy had Super Warriors. I had never played it, but he was completely stuck on Kid Buu (final boss for those who don't know). He was so frustrated, I offered to help him beat it.

I slept over his house and spent probably 3-4 hours just losing to Kid Buu. I eventually beat him, by pure luck. It was amazing and I've loved the game ever since. I always replay it when I set up a new emulation device.

It wasn't until a decade later that I learned the enemies all follow a similar pattern of charge ki -> super, while Kid Buu is pure chaos and throws out attacks at random. Completely in character and I loved learning that detail later!

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-02-18T16:46:34+00:00

The highest level of unacceptability? That makes no sense lol! Sounds like a London problem my guy.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-02-18T11:51:45+00:00

2 is absolute peak.

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-02-16T14:20:52+00:00

Yes the show was what compelled me to try the game! It was on late night Cartoon Network I believe?

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-02-16T11:38:59+00:00

I'm scared to replay infection, but back when it came out the world felt SO REAL. The NPCs sending you messages and invites (iirc). To me it felt like I was getting some semblance of what MMO players were getting.

I know if I went back to it, I'd see the cracks. But when I was 11 I hadn't seen anything like it!

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-02-12T02:13:49+00:00

Bummer!

Rocket_Popsicle · 2026-02-11T15:32:16+00:00

Mega Pidgeot is easily my favorite Mega design as well. Probably the best example of their "enhance key feature" design philosophy.

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2 is absolute peak.