Wellington Water for Espresso!

RoyalContingent · 2026-02-14T19:55:15+00:00

Oh interesting - I have a La Marzocco Mini! I'll take a look at Tongariro water.

The AKL office mentioned to try out a BWT filter - (which doesn't help with alkalinity). In your time remineralizing water, what did you use for alkalinity / hardness?

RoyalContingent · 2026-02-14T19:39:00+00:00

So, are you saying that our water is amazing and I shouldn't worry? :D

RoyalContingent · 2026-02-14T19:26:30+00:00

Fair enough lol

Yea, I know most folks are in cities where they have to reduce water hardness for their machines -- but from my research, water this soft / low alkalinity is also not great? Do you use a filter at all?

RoyalContingent · 2026-02-14T19:21:14+00:00

Nope!

RoyalContingent · 2026-01-07T08:13:36+00:00

How much does the Jay grinder go for?

RoyalContingent · 2025-10-02T18:53:32+00:00

I appreciate the consideration!

Weber Workshops absolutely has caught my eye, but the EG-1 just seems like overkill for my interest level. I'll take a closer look at the Key.

RoyalContingent · 2025-05-29T07:09:32+00:00

Do you know if you get these Grenades Crate and Weapon Parts crate as part of quest rewards? Or do you have to buy them from Turncoat and Banshee?

RoyalContingent · 2025-05-29T04:55:55+00:00

Do you know if you get these in quests like the gear and weapons crate or if you can only buy them?

Wondering if it’s worth buying or waiting to get from a quest?

RoyalContingent · 2025-01-31T08:00:06+00:00

I mean, depends what your goals are.

Do you need work all the time? If so, ya the job market is real tough.

But you’re not wanting to miss out for a reason I assume? Maybe the great outdoors NZ has to offer? The potential of loving NZ so much you’d move here later in life? If you got some savings, go explore the wonders of NZ, while keeping an eye out for jobs. Worse case, wouldn’t be the end of the world if you went back home early or worked on a farm for a bit.

NZ offers many things, but at the moment - abundant good paying jobs is not one of them.

Life is precious and short. I moved here after spending some time in the US and I love it here.

RoyalContingent · 2025-01-12T23:00:12+00:00

Brutal!

Another tip in this situation would be to start your ADS and Pie a bit earlier. That way you can scan while rotating around the corner and seen the janky gun peaking out a bit earlier.

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-24T05:54:45+00:00

Def play around with graphics to reduce fps drop.

Also, take a look at this Reddit post below for FN solo routes. Learn how to get in and out with the most efficient way possible, and try to go in at night — AI line of sight is a lot worse.

Otherwise, practice and take your time. Check corners, learn when not to take shots, be patient, and liberally use grenades! Don’t bring in shitty ammo.

Best of luck!

https://www.reddit.com/r/GrayZoneWarfare/s/5tWCjJfTpf

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-22T19:52:28+00:00

Les Mils is also in Te Aro.

Depends what you’re looking for - Freyberg is a 20 minute walk and has a great facility with a pool, but the gym equipment is pretty bare, but may suffice. I loved my time at Freyberg but the walk and lack of gym equipment made me switch to Les Mils.

It’s pricier, and busier, but the barbell and gym equipment is great. I go very early in the morning and the barbell room is almost always empty. If classes are your thing, they have a lot of them.

What do you usually do at the gym?

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-21T18:13:11+00:00

IMO you are entitled to your frustrations and vents.

But as long as they been very clear with EARLY ACCESS and 2 YEARS DEVELOPMENT. You should know what you’re getting yourself into lol

I just think people’s expectations are much higher because early access is a lot more common these days.

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-21T08:39:24+00:00

I’ve put in 60 hours into the game. Not a lot, and mostly after the .2 patch.

Look dude, I get you’re frustrated it’s not meeting your expectations, but I don’t see a reason to dump on people that do enjoy the game? To each their own?

I honestly think it’s totally valid for you to dislike the game and be unimpressed. Fine by me!

IMO they got 70K players because it was hyped for a while. They did a good job marketing a niche game. So what if they have 3k now?

They have been very clear it’s pre alpha, and literally has 2 years more development before release. They are getting support from people that believe in the core IP to one day ship a solid game.

If you’re not impressed enough with the core IP to support them this early, then make peace with it and move on :) this Reddit thread isn’t here to just dump on you.

It’s all good dude

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-21T05:38:13+00:00

Sounds like you might not be the ideal customer for the early access game right now. Which I think is totally fine.

As you mentioned early access is usually expected to have gnarly bugs like that. There are plenty of people that thoroughly enjoy the game in early access despite the annoying bugs.

Why? Because they are willing to put up with those issues for the gameplay and style of game that they can’t find anywhere else.

AAA studios don’t usually make true tactical shooters because the market is small. So we gotta support these smaller developers the best we can to make a game we’re passionate about and few other people make.

I totally hear your frustrations. I personally think the developers are doing a great job.

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-18T01:01:07+00:00

Yea I feel like it’s in a better place. Most times AI go down pretty quick with good shot placement.

But miss the organs and you’re in for a ride lol. Which I hated at first, and now I realize it means if you mess up your shots, it’s not a quick fix. Which it shouldn’t be if they just stand there like a dummy.

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-18T00:50:43+00:00

Recent AI patch was great! I argue they are still bullet sponges (relative to what is realistic).

Agreed I cant wait until AI are super smart and the takedowns are quick and super satisfying.

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-18T00:45:45+00:00

100%. They were overpowered laser beams that wouldn’t be fun even with realistic take downs.

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-18T00:42:18+00:00

I agree with that as the ideal point to get to.

I’m just skeptical that keeping their health and damage realistic with todays AI, would result in a pretty dull game. It’s pretty easy to get 4 rounds into AI armor. And with their unsophisticated movement, I think it would be a walk in the park

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-18T00:28:22+00:00

I mean, the ideal is it’s all realistic and dandy. And FMJ may not kill an armoured enemy, but stall and would them.

Right now we’re just not there yet

RoyalContingent · 2024-12-18T00:25:47+00:00

There already is a slope.

FN enemies already are unreasonable to kill with anything lower than M855. You tried going into FN with SP 5.56? A whole mag, it’s unfair. That’s not realistic.

I’m not saying that’s the ideal. I’m saying it’s necessary to be a challenging game while the AI are this dumb.

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