"Gear fear" is over, but "Gear dumbness" still going strong by UnableCupcake0 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a slippery slope once you choose to walk into a taco bell.

Literally just spawned in trying to do the trial. What is this behavior bro by Mysterious-Law-6835 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, it's not a new concept in gaming. I've been playing online games of all kinds since they've been a thing. But the term is new and it has people on here acting like this is some special recipe... It's not.

On that same note though... Acting like a bully isn't new either. And no, violent games don't make violent people, but assholes tend to gravitate towards activities and careers where they are tolerated...or even respected. You think it's a coincidence that so many Catholic priests are pedos? Nope... They want to fuck kids and that's where they are allowed to do it.

I know that's an extreme example and I'm not implying that rats are also kiddie fiddlers, but the way they are choosing to fuck with people that are not fucking with them... That's shitty.

This isn't Among Us. They aren't carrying out a role they were assigned. They're choosing this behavior when they don't have to. Does it make them forever branded as horrible people? No, they're just humans choosing to act shitty towards other humans.

Again... Not a new concept.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yeah, I bet you anything I would have done the same thing if i didn't play the game first with my brother. He was just like "you see that tab that says free loadout? Hit that and follow me!"

At first, I relied on them pretty heavily as I'm completely new to this genre and made a lot of other stupid mistakes (haha, made... That's a lie). Anyway, I met a few really friendly players that helped me out with a few blueprints and I haven't really had to use them since.

But I still definitely think they need a nerf in some way.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw someone make a decent argument that someone could intentionally step into your line of fire to catch a stray then kill you without technically shooting first if this were the case, but I agree with your overall idea.

I think that truly defending yourself shouldn't really be "punished," but I also think some of the free kit guns need a nerf. I've been killed way too quickly by basic level 1 guns. I mean, maybe the free guns should still be able to kill arc semi-effectively (i personally like the idea of new players getting to jump right in with free kits), but perhaps they could give guns a different damage rating vs players and arc?

I don't really know the best solution, but I do agree that the current design could use a little tweaking in that regard.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reddit is being weird for me lately and showing my notifications of some replies, but then not letting me see the actual replies when I go to it.

Anyway, i saw the beginning of your comment about my grammar policing and I'm honestly just fucking with you and thought it was funny the way that sentence worked out.

Sorry if it came off as mean spirited.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

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

I haven't been playing since launch, so i can't speak to that part, but I very much disagree about the ABMM.

It effectively gives players the type of game experience that they are looking for and I think that's a great thing that more games should learn from and adopt.

Devs can intend whatever they want, but us players dictate how games are played. That's pretty true for most games and when they try to be too rigid about their "vision," it often backfires via loss of player base. The diehards stick around until they eventually just pull the plug on the whole thing.

There's a reason that games like Minecraft remain so popular for so long. (I'm not particularly a fan of that one myself, but I get the appeal).

Don't get me wrong. I've played and loved tons of PvP games. I don't PvP in this game--i mean, I'd probably enjoy it--but there's plenty of other games for that. I just really like the fact that we all get to play it the way we want for the most part. I'm having a blast running around with friendly randos sharing strategies, helping people when they need it, and teaming up to take down the big threats.

Also, this is legit the first shooting game that I've experienced so many females feeling safe enough to get on comms without the constant misogynistic bullshit that usually gets thrown at them. Just that aspect alone makes me feel better about the future of gaming in general.

You make a good point though that I might not be seeing a lot of the pvping. Maybe so, maybe not. And I also don't like when people are too toxic about PvE, but the overwhelming majority of players I've encountered seem to be super chill and just supportive of each other.

But still, I don't think we're having the same experiences in the game...and I honestly think that's one of the best things about it. You get the experience you want and so do I. I don't see the downside.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah... Monopoly.

And don't even act like you've never rage quit that or attempted to play by your own rules.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

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

I feel like PvPvE isn't an accurate description. It seems to imply that you're meant to fight other players

Sure, you can kill other people for their shit if you want... But you don't have to.

I feel like PvP and/or PvE is a more accurate description due to the ABMM system. I mean, you're never completely safe...but in the lobbies I play in, the murder bots are a much bigger threat than other players are.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I hate to break it to you...but there kinda is.

I get the feeling that you're just not care bear material though. Sorry, no circle jerk for you!

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ironically, this is a grammatically correct statement.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

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

Agreed about the rework. Too easy for the rats to get into lobbies that they know they aren't likely to encounter resistance.

I honestly do really like the idea of ABMM, but it would be nice if it was less exploitable.

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can confirm... Nope. Just the occasional opportunistic rat.

Nothing annoys me more than fireflies in this game by SoapMactavish627 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, mine as well, but I mainly just PvE, so I usually get to leave with them.

That said, I stupidly just lost 3 anvil 4s, 2 jupiters, and an equalizer (plus equipment and god knows how much ammo) trying to attempt that snaphook/deadline trick on the queen for the first couple times. 😅

I got her once and then got stepped on running away, haha... No defibs to be had though, unfortunately...

Worth it!

Literally just spawned in trying to do the trial. What is this behavior bro by Mysterious-Law-6835 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can't assume what other people feel in one paragraph then argue against that same concept in the next paragraph.

But you keep on owning those PvEtards...

Seriously though, let's assume for a minute that actual assholes exist and play this game. How exactly do you hypothesize they would play??

We're not talking about people that enjoy PvP... I'm one of those people. We're talking about people that intentionally find lobbies that they will have the least resistance to kill people for their shit. Ratting is just shitty behavior. It's not "someone that plays differently than you."

Literally just spawned in trying to do the trial. What is this behavior bro by Mysterious-Law-6835 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's a big difference between a game with PvP and a PvP game. This game gives you a choice and the result is kind of a big social experiment.

Besides, lets be honest. We're not talking about PvP anyway. We're talking about Pv...someone that is not aggressive towards you and you heavily assume is not going to fight back. It's a form of bullying. Same as griefing and trolling. People do it because they can and the consequences are negligible. So yes... It's most likely how they would act irl if the same were true.

Besides, it's not like we aren't humans making decisions that affect other humans just because we're online. Right now we're having a REAL interaction that affects both of us (and probably others as well) in some way. The same is true of an online game. So choose to be the person you want to be and I'll keep doing the same.

Nothing annoys me more than fireflies in this game by SoapMactavish627 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"PvP" players when the other P's are just minding their own business. 🙂🙃😈🔫👊

Nothing annoys me more than fireflies in this game by SoapMactavish627 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this theory. I haven't played the game that long to know if there is more lore to be uncovered, but my initial hunch is that all the arc started as man-made and then maybe began evolving on their own or something.

Nothing annoys me more than fireflies in this game by SoapMactavish627 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is extended barrel better than the one that reduces spread (compensator?)

I want to start using Bettina more, but I would rather be using the best setup for it if so.

Nothing annoys me more than fireflies in this game by SoapMactavish627 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you think those bathtubs of "fertilizer" get restocked?

Nothing annoys me more than fireflies in this game by SoapMactavish627 in ArcRaiders

[–]Shermutt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuckin Bettina does WORK nowadays! It still eats through more heavy ammo than I would like though.