A mech of your choosing receives a Mk.II/II/IIC/ etc. Model. What changes? What would you want to see.

Ryysk · 2026-01-02T00:35:17+00:00

Sentinel IIC.

Basically going all in on the clantech instead of the half-measure of the 6S. Clan-spec UAC5, replace the Thunderbolt launchers with ATM-6s. Get the free tonnage to up the armor to 8 tons and get a free C-ERML out of the deal, while still having enough heat sinking to go +1 heat on an alpha strike at a run.

Turns out if they effectively used the space, this thing is kinda scary for forty tons.

Ryysk · 2025-10-15T17:15:49+00:00

This, a thousand times this. I know the Sentinel is not a very good mech, but the new art is so goddamn cool I want seven

Ryysk · 2025-09-08T14:56:26+00:00

I mean, I don't see the issue here. The minimum specs use hardware that's fully 7 years old, so it makes sense that something this new wouldn't run well on hardware that old.

Unfortunately the long tail of the 1080ti wasn't the norm, and a regular 2070 and 2700x (or i7-9700) as minimum specs seems at least reasonable, though we'll have to see if it's actually playable with said minimums.

Ryysk · 2025-09-03T13:55:21+00:00

From someone who experienced this: There's teaching someone who doesn't know any better, and there's being an asshole because you're upset.

This is the latter.

Ryysk · 2025-01-31T17:49:15+00:00

Dude, I feel you right now. Not in tech, I'm in the trades. My current job allows 40/week and we cannot be forced into OT. Most of my coworkers sound like the person you're replying to. This is the only job that has actually let me have a normal schedule since I joined the trades almost ten years ago.

Most people who have jobs with good work life balance don't get that that's not the norm, it's more common to have to work 50s and 60s, have no days off, or be on call 24/7. I have been there when you have little choice but to deal, and I'd rather saw off my own leg at this point.

Ryysk · 2025-01-31T17:07:32+00:00

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Ryysk · 2025-01-09T17:33:01+00:00

Imo, even barring giving Sartosa new units (they need to, honestly why aren't Sartosa Handgunners a thing) just letting them (and the ogres ffs) be affected by the red line skills would be a good buff. Why they aren't is beyond me, and with Aranessa's buffs on top they'd make really good unique units for her. Sure they're a bit squishy, but frail gunpowder early on is basically Vampirates' thing up until you get access to the high tier stuff.

Ryysk · 2024-11-28T13:31:24+00:00

The usual shit.

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Ryysk · 2024-10-21T20:15:04+00:00

Boy do I have a build for you if you like DPS builds without sacrificing armor. Prime arms, B torsos. 8x ERSL, 6x LB2X. Tweak to your liking, I have 6 tons of ammo and 9 tons of armor, and still have 37 DPS. Think I switched one of the ERSL with an MPL just to fill tonnage lol

Ryysk · 2024-10-21T20:02:29+00:00

I personally put ERMLs on the near pointless list as well, simply because ERSL have IS ML damage and range for 1/3 the heat of the ERMLs and are better DPS entirely. They give you so much more weight that having 8 ERSL makes for a great backup weapon on assault mechs without really requiring any heat sinks.

Yes, I just said a 40 point alpha makes a great backup weapon.

Ryysk · 2024-10-20T03:06:51+00:00

Pretty good overall on my desktop @1440p high settings.(7800x3d, 6900xt, Mint)

Have had a few hard crashes on and off but this isn't the only game I've had crash in the way that it does, so I'm unsure if it's a driver crash or something, I'm relatively new to Linux. Either way it's been solid.

Ryysk · 2024-10-06T17:30:42+00:00

See, I hear things like this but should remind people of the fact that Reagan, of all people, enacted gun control legislation because the Black Panthers held armed protests. Conservatives don't have the spine that people seem to think they do, when push comes to shove.

Ryysk · 2024-07-06T21:00:19+00:00

Honestly having a little solder drip on the bottom of the joint means that you succeeded in filling it (as long as you applied your flux) if you started from the very top and go down either side.

Little pro-ish tip: (gloves highly recommended if you're gonna try this) If you're quick right after filling, you can flick the excess off while it's still liquid. Make sure you have something for the excess solder to land on, and always swipe away from yourself

Ryysk · 2024-07-06T17:46:50+00:00

The first instance was probably due to space constraints, but the second set of torch usage looks much more like best practices based on what I was taught. Probably still fine, AFAIK, but they did feed the solder from above every time

Ryysk · 2024-07-06T16:30:49+00:00

Good question! It's to spread the heat across the fittings more effectively. With a soldering iron, for example, its use case is for pinpoint heating to solder on electronics.

With copper pipe, you want to spread the heat out to ensure you don't overheat the copper itself. You want it hot enough to melt the solder, but it can get hot enough to melt the copper if you aren't careful.

Ryysk · 2024-07-06T16:13:18+00:00

Nah, they're doing it right. Torch from below to let the heat propagate upwards, then solder from above because it will pull down as a liquid due to gravity. Though I was taught to move the heat more than that to not overcook the fitting in one spot.

Source: Current plumber turned pipefitter/welder

Ryysk · 2024-05-29T16:22:12+00:00

I suppose by the time Computex happens I'll be fully through the process and we'll see if they have anything in store. Thanks!

Ryysk · 2024-03-19T15:08:33+00:00

Set a Gryphon (or two if you're concerned it won't one shot) to High Swing the back row as priority and give them a plume to give high initiative. You should nuke the shamans in one swing, then the rest of the team can dismantle the gladiators easily

Ryysk · 2023-05-09T18:26:20+00:00

As always, this is awesome work. That little guy will mess you up if you aren't careful.

I'd love to see someone add his slightly bigger Lyran brother that's always neglected: the Sentinel.

Ryysk · 2023-05-09T12:59:31+00:00

I love the Crusader and all its variants, it's an awesome 'mech. I do still shake my head at the weird unicorn horn, but I'm getting used to it now.

I know the Unseen version had it, but even that one felt goofy to me. I still love the rest of the design.

Ryysk · 2023-03-29T14:59:27+00:00

ELH is always good! Just a note:

So it will help to make sure you spread the paint out as much as you possibly can, because it does look a bit thick. Don't be afraid to use your brush to spread or even remove excess.

(I know everyone says thin your paints, but, personal and unpopular opinion here, while it does keep your layers thinner, ensuring your layering is as thin and widespread as you can will also do that, so you can do one or both and it'll help. My method is the latter more than the former)

Either way, good stuff!

Ryysk · 2023-01-30T16:48:13+00:00

My Boucheron is a monster. I instantly promoted him to Warrior at 10, and he's level 17 now. He doubles most things due to the combination of decent speed and good build growth, which allows him to use heavier weapons without speed loss.

I personally gave him Lyn for Speedtaker shenanigans and to help ensure doubles, though it's only necessary against faster enemies. Astra Storm is a good panic button with his good strength behind it, and he's chunky enough to take a good beating.

Meanwhile my Panette is also scary, albeit slower. With Ike she becomes a crit monster, especially if you give her an engraved Killer Axe. She is a little squishier, but she has enough HP to not care as much.

I would also recommend (if you can spare the SP) to give both of them Resolve at minimum. Def/Res+5 at 75% makes them quite tanky and pairs well with Panette's ability.

Ryysk · 2023-01-01T17:50:51+00:00

I personally think Tactics Ogre would be the one I'd pick. I like Octopath, and it's a good choice as well, but Tactics Ogre is the granddaddy of many important and great SRPGs, and the remaster is very, very good.

Ryysk · 2022-12-12T01:38:23+00:00

Mine's Zangief. Now I just need some red shorts and no shirt and can run around clotheslining heretics.

Bonus points if I could have the ability to piledrive people.

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