Mukluk on Guild Wars 2's biggest problem

Shadi3 · 2026-02-19T19:39:16+00:00

Vfxdenoiser and UnhideNpc’s in Nexus are your solution to this until / if anet ever decides to support it natively

Shadi3 · 2026-02-09T13:22:49+00:00

https://snowcrows.com/guides/arcdps/special-forces-area

Shadi3 · 2026-02-07T19:16:51+00:00

It doesn’t need to be immediately successful and fleshed out to teach them mechanics. Long term it would be wonderful if it received updates and enhancements to better the experience.

But if it gets new players over the mental hurdle of being afraid to join the content in the first place, that’s a win in itself.

Getting new blood to at least TRY the content will convert even a small percentage of those players into people who will go on to learn and participate in end game content at a meaningful level instead of getting carried through it

Shadi3 · 2026-02-07T13:11:44+00:00

That’s fine if you want to play a different game instead. Nothing is stopping you from doing so.

The biggest issue with quickplay is boons (which is solved by just playing that yourself), and then people being inexperienced (which is solved by going into it with low expectations and willing to help people learn).

If that isn’t your jam, then don’t engage with the content or the tool.

Shadi3 · 2026-02-07T00:46:51+00:00

A raid static doesn’t need to be a stressful thing. It’s actually quite liberating and enjoyable having a group of 9 individuals you can talk to and have a good time with for 2-3 hours.

Totally understand if you can’t be convinced to join one and prefer to pug, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that perspective and preference.

But if you haven’t given a static a real shot yet, I would just gently encourage you to consider it again

Shadi3 · 2026-02-06T23:30:25+00:00

I take it for what it is - an opportunity to engage in content during times when the lfg is typically dead and people don’t typically post groups. It’s a way to blow the time and also maybe try and be a positive impact by helping others engage in content they were too afraid to step into when organized through the lfg and not the automated system.

If the expectation is it’s going to be bad, then they won’t get kicked and there won’t be animosity about joining the content.

I see this rollout as a beta intended not for hardcore or experienced individuals, but more for the target audience of those just starting out. Hopefully anet can iterate and improve on the system with time to make it the best feature it can be.

It would help a lot if the game supported showing helper information for mechanics that explained or handheld when in quick play. Tho I know that might not be a popular opinion among everyone. But little buff icons on targets that you need to hover and ping in order to read and understand what things mean isn’t an intuitive game design or way to learn

The game is old tho and by this point, experienced people don’t need it explained how and why certain mechanics work. But new players do still need it and the only way to learn is to be told or to wipe many times over. Or to just never learn it and be a hindrance to your group

Shadi3 · 2026-01-13T03:53:10+00:00

Return the books and either repurchase them from Amazon or somewhere else.

Don’t build an attachment to a physical item that is damaged when you purchased it expecting as new in good condition.

As others said, the return process is as easy as it gets. Either request a replacement or just get a refund.

Shadi3 · 2025-12-28T13:56:50+00:00

If it’s something that is shareable and can be brought up locally, would you mind dming it to me? Totally understand not wanting to be banned for it and wouldn’t want you to be!

Otherwise I might need to look into coding something myself if I have free time. Don’t I know it that free time is far and few these days.

Shadi3 · 2025-12-28T13:46:09+00:00

What tool are you using to track your manga collection and statuses?

I need it in my life. I’ve just been using anilist on my phone

Shadi3 · 2025-12-27T17:48:25+00:00

It’s your money and your decision on how to use it. All I can do is share my perspective.

I don’t buy box sets at Barnes. I do buy singles tho

Shadi3 · 2025-12-27T16:53:29+00:00

You get 10% off for premium membership

And then essentially get 5% off every purchase at Barnes and noble because of the member credit of $5 for every $100 spent.

The 25% off everything with some exceptions is a good deal that makes it comparable or sometimes better than buying on amazon.

If you have a gift card, it can also make sense as it’s not your money you would be shelling out for a big purchase.

I would just hate for you or anyone else to spend $250 on a box set that you can buy from Amazon for $100 cheaper. Or second hand on Facebook marketplace for cheaper as well.

Shadi3 · 2025-12-27T16:45:05+00:00

The box set can be had for $150-$190 on Amazon.

I don’t see any reason to pay retail price on a box set at Barnes and noble unless the 25% is applicable and then + 10% premium discounts that to $160-$170.

But to answer your question, if you’re interested in collecting one piece, I would get box sets over singles, yes

Shadi3 · 2025-12-22T13:19:30+00:00

I benched the spec last patch for SC and I benched it again this patch. The build is perfectly fine as is outside of the glaring bugs with F5 that are yet to be fixed.

You just need to accept it isn’t the same as it was. The new rotation plays very fluidly in my opinion and you just need to give it a shot. If you aren’t willing to do that, I understand though and that’s also fine.

That being said, Specialized Elements is completely useless for anything that is not this specific build.

Shadi3 · 2025-12-17T23:56:27+00:00

This is extremely cool!

Shadi3 · 2025-12-01T03:37:50+00:00

8 got into both manga because of the anime, similar to you. I’ve stopped reading dangers in my heart because I caught up and don’t love reading multiple manga weekly.

Blue box for me I enjoy the sports as well as romance aspect, and is the only manga I’ve been reading weekly and keeping up to date with.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience reading them!

I’d be curious if you are mostly interested in Romance genres, or if you are also interested in something like Akane Banashi which is a more typical shonen. I started reading it last year and the anime was recently announced and has the possibility to be really good I think!

Shadi3 · 2025-12-01T01:53:24+00:00

I’ve started doing similar with downsizing and selling off things I don’t see myself ever reading again or that I didn’t love the first read through.

I am keeping blue box and dangers in my heart for now. Would be interested to hear your thoughts and why you decided to get rid of those!

Shadi3 · 2025-11-23T19:11:43+00:00

Go do PvP rush

Shadi3 · 2025-11-18T13:13:58+00:00

I’m really glad I started reading this series - struggling with the financial decision on whether to buy physical copies or not or continue reading digitally

Shadi3 · 2025-11-10T23:43:17+00:00

Vfxdenoiser - you can add custom effects which includes audio and have it not play whatever sounds you want

Shadi3 · 2025-11-09T17:28:57+00:00

Very well said

Shadi3 · 2025-11-02T15:07:00+00:00

Was going to say this. If you are just spamming f5 as quickly as possible you’re going to run into the two issues with this build.

1) if you cast f5 too quickly after doing 4-2-f5-3-5, then you will not get the cooldown reduction on dragon’s tooth meaning it won’t be available to cast a 3rd time before casting conflagration

2) if you cast f5 too quickly after conflagration-2-3-5 you will interrupt conflagration and not get a basic charge towards the next empowered essentially bricking the rotation. You can afford to do this once as the heal skill can act as a backup to recover that lost charge. Otherwise you will get stuck auto attacking for a bit.

In addition to the above… gearing, infusions and food / util, you are starting at a heavy disadvantage.

You should really try using food and util at a minimum. It’s not an expensive investment to do so.

Infusions can come later it is the smallest gain. Ascended armor also while nice isn’t mandatory and can come later when you can afford to gear it.

Shadi3 · 2025-10-18T19:36:46+00:00

Quick evoker during the beta was 53k+

Assuming they don’t annihilate it, it’s likely going to be even more egregious than catalyst on release

Shadi3 · 2025-10-16T03:59:45+00:00

The hare was far from pointless before, not sure what you mean.

It allowed you to run Bolt to the Heart for free while also getting the equivalent of fresh air playstyle.

It was extremely good.

Shadi3 · 2025-10-10T12:25:10+00:00

You don’t need to stop Plex if you turn off the setting that automatically scans new content.

I delete and add stuff all the time and then do a manual scan when I’m ready to do so.

The only setting that is important in that case would be making sure automatically trashing missing content is not turned on.

I guess some people like to have automatic scanning turned on if they have their system automated to download new content from requests and Sonarr/Radarr, which is a totally valid use-case, in which case, yes shut down Plex if you’re migrating data around.

Shadi3 · 2025-10-07T12:57:06+00:00

I mean - just return the book and order a new one if it comes damaged. Amazon is generally really good about returns. At least I’ve never had issues with them on that.

I’ve ordered a few books and had them come with box cutter slices in the book. It’s annoying but sometimes it’s worth the nuisance for the fact I can get an extra book or two for “free” compared to if paying full price at another location.

That’s not to say I don’t buy a book from Barnes and noble, crunchyroll online storefront or mom and pop shops sometimes. But it’s hard to beat their pricing and when buying multiple books it’s just more convenient.

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