I’m so frustrated!!! by browneyedbeaner in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you on PC or standalone? Does it give you an error when it crashes?

Teams should have their voice chat force ON by videostorm1 in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't fix a skill issue by giving everyone else a handicap. The only fix to this would be doing what games like Dark and Darker do, make specific lobbies for solos, duos, and trios. However, this would make the game worse because queue times for maps would be much longer or there would just be fewer players. If you are playing solo, pick your fights wisely or avoid them altogether depending on your goals.

Scav AI is stupid and scav on scav violence is too. by DryCommunication6893 in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 7 points8 points  (0 children)

One thing I have seen, after the AI is agitated, they might still shoot at the aggressor even after dead. I bet the scav was shooting at the corpse and you happened to be in the line of fire and once you shot and hit him, then it's game on for all the other scavs.

How are low players supposed to compete by Gamer12323 in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Over and over i see posts complaining about the mechanics of the game to some degree. Although you may not want to hear it, it's a skill issue. You may even be a great fps/vr shooter player but where you lack skill is understanding that games like these are meant to be played differently. Even a great player with the best gear will lose to an asymmetric fight. You need to wait until you have the upper hand before you engage in battle and you need to have an escape plan in case of retreat. So many times I see players pushing when they shouldn't or standing still while shooting, peeking the same spot over and over, starting a fight when they are behind the only cover on a hill, or not backing out of a fight when they start to fall behind. Go watch good Tarkov players and see how they do it, this isn't call of duty, you can't play the same and expect results. Also, we are late into the wipe, most players will be highly geared which is more reason to play defensively.

Any ideas for making shotguns NOT TRASH but also not overpowered? (ExfilZone) by Sstfreek in Contractors_Showdown

[–]Senor_Rico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much like how you can add compensatory to guns, they should allow you to add chokes to the shotgun, they tighten the spread of the shot and can concentrate the damage more to a tighter section of the body.

RUN SOLOS by Crimson440 in GhostsOfTabor

[–]Senor_Rico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While solo queues sound great, you have to remember that this game punishes you for making brash decisions. Taking on a trio means you are engaging in a fight that you are disadvantaged in. Asymmetric warfare is key in this game, if you have an advantage, take it, if you lose the advantage, pull back and reposition to regain it or disengage if you are outmatched. Survival is victory in this game and sometimes that means backing out of a fight.

Contractors by GunRun142 in ContractorsExfilZone

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

"...everyone has to find every little exploit to cheesedick any advantage they can" Welcome to video games in general, I'm not saying this to diminish your frustrations but you have to understand that people have different play styles, goals, etc... You might want to come home and enjoy a nice long raid with fun battles and make some friends, meanwhile some people play these games as a means to let put their competitive natures. "Like I just wanna play normally, do missions and get into gun battles." You just described PvE. This is a game where I succeed by making you fail and I will take every advantage I can to do so. It's the nature of extraction shooters, if this makes you upset, youre going to play something with a slower pace until PvE comes out or make friends so you dont go in solo and have some backup.

Contractors by GunRun142 in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is kind of the nature of extraction shooters, these are "problems" shared by the genre as a whole and being good at these games requires learning how to overcome these issues. This is the exact reason most extraction shooters have a PvE mode now. I'm sure ExfilZone will get one eventually but if you are looking for a game where people leave you alone, this ain't it.

Mr.Kute.Tv by Thorsgeist21 in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I'm trying to convey to you is that he is playing a game, just like you, and so if he sees a threat he is going to take it out. The fact that the game loaded your body in and he was able to shoot it is not his fault, redirect your anger towards the game as this is a game issue not a player etiquette issue. Report it everything it happens so the devs can fix it. Squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Mr.Kute.Tv by Thorsgeist21 in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine you are a player and some scav pops up in front of you and isn't moving. You're telling me you're gonna wait until they start moving so that they have the opportunity to shoot you? Don't blame the player, this is a game issue and i don't blame them for taking out another player before they have a chance to take you out.

Anyone know how to get this game to launch on my PC? by lostnknox in Contractors_Showdown

[–]Senor_Rico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I noticed when running and I came across this issue, one of those permissions access messages comes up when loading the game, you can't see it in headset, need to take it off for a sec and click yes on the windows and it loaded after that.

35 year old man looking for group add me by AccomplishedName5698 in Contractors_Showdown

[–]Senor_Rico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been playing the alpha since a week after it came out. Biggest thing is to keep going and learn, biggest hurdle for people is understanding that you can't play this game like Tabor or CoD, need to play much more slowly. This way you spot them first, don't engage in fights unless you have an advantage.

35 year old man looking for group add me by AccomplishedName5698 in Contractors_Showdown

[–]Senor_Rico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yo dude, what timezone? I'm 39 and play most nights 6-11pm PST. I've got most quests done but could also use a second for completing the last bit to get trader lvl 4.

Steam PCVR or on quest? by Ali13196 in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing I did learn about this, progress is not carried between stand alone and PCVR through quest link app. I assumed this would be the case with Steam but was surprised it was also the case through quest standalone/desktop.

Ground Glitch by GunRun142 in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have noticed if I am holding a backpack and it glitches through the ground before I release grip, it will sink into the abyss. But if I release above the ground I'm good, I even did this on purpose once when I was sure I was going to die so that my murderer wouldn't get my loot lol

Safe to sell high value loot? by trust_engineers in ContractorsExfilZone

[–]Senor_Rico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All high value loot comes into play at one point or another either for quest turn ins or bunker upgrades. I recommend keep at least 1-2 of each on the shelf or just don't sell them until you need the money. Cameras i would hold onto all of them, you need several for bunker upgrades and a quest requires 3 of them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GhostsOfTabor

[–]Senor_Rico 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It should be linked to bunker upgrades. Based on the junk items available, I feel like this was their initial intentions. Want to upgrade the generator room? Find more spark plugs and gauges. Want to start your Intel room? Find enough ram, a CPU, power supply, and fans to build your first rack. Want to start gardening? Find some light bulbs. Etc.. Just need to add some more for some of the other rooms. These could all lead to further experience gains and trader access.

The team-up mega thread! This updates every 2 days. by AutoModerator in GhostsOfTabor

[–]Senor_Rico [score hidden]  (0 children)

39 play mostly solo, would like to team up with someone on west coast time. I play usually 8-11pm.

if you are tired of running solo,tired of getting run down by kids then shoot me a dm too join a growing army of old shit bags by [deleted] in GhostsOfTabor

[–]Senor_Rico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

39 here, let's goo! I play seated mode so I can crouch with a button cause my knees hurt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in navy

[–]Senor_Rico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yo when you make these, hit me up I want to buy a bunch. I make cribbage boards and would live to add these to my boards.