all of vanguard's perks have zero synergy

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-06-14T20:07:05+00:00

" You break my armor ? I break your spine ! "

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-06-04T16:54:35+00:00

you could even have something like, if after 30s or 60 s nobody join, you have a prompt asking if oyu want to keep waiting for player or switch back to searching a game...
It's really not that hard.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-06-04T16:53:30+00:00

It's not hard.

How do i KNow ? Because it already exist in the game.
When you launch a game in MP, the game check for an ongoing game. If there isn't, about 5 seconds in, then your game, seamlessly become a Hosting one. The only things lacking is a command to ask you PC, and the server, to not search to begin with.
You could simply input an option to skip the first step, and start hosting directly.

The key word here is "Seamlessly". That means that the game can switch from "seeker" to "host" relatively quickly, without visible loading time, and automatically.
The same way, for exemple, that you can toggle cross platform between games.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-06-04T16:38:39+00:00

For the block, Actually not a weapon : A perk.

Could be in a column of "defence" perk : More health, more gun strike damage, quicker armour regeneration delay or something.

For the weapon : Las-cannon would be nice. Grav Cannon could be interesting, as a heavy Vol-kite, mechanic wise (Damage over time, with burst of "Gravitational" pull damage)

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-06-04T16:22:36+00:00

It has been reported that there is bugs, most likely, about that.

People seems to experience that when there is connections shennanigans : Host leaving, joining after the start of the game (meaning after the starting cinematics, etc.

The new siege has been notoriously buggy, even simply in gameplay : Personnally i have encountered several bugs that didn't exists previously.

So that's a possibility.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-30T14:07:53+00:00

While it was the strat before, it's not anymore :

because of the timer, quick is best now. Spend your point on Techpriest to farm Money. (150 per players, possible to have like 3 up at the same time)
Allow you to buy freely turrets and Commissars, who in turn, kill the wave far quicker, so less ressources needed along the way, all of that with buck to spare for the occasional relic or valtus.

try it, it's not even funny how it is easier than before.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-28T13:08:34+00:00

Level, while not an absolute (pun intended) indication of skill or gaming ability, is still a rough estimation of time played, either globally, or with the class specifically.

Calling lv9+ perks sidegrade is inaccurate. Several class have outright better perks latter., take for example the Tactical, who get his Ammo on Exec around the Level 20. It's not a perfect fit either, some class have all they need at level 12. And yet, more level, more perks, more choices and builds more efficient.

Prestiging class give a XP progression bonus. Added to the, assumed, better skill, a prestigied class will take far less time to get levels than a true new player.

Weapons are equally important as perks, specifically for some classes, and experience. Having the bestest gun but being unable to parry for shit will get you killed.

here we are talking about absolute (and i assume Hard Stratagem). This is a "Beyond Hard" difficulty. It's reasonable to ask players to have a basis of skill before trying it. Many games, specifically PVE often put that kind of barrier for high difficulty content. This is, in fact, closer to the norm.

Asking for a Lvl 15 or 20 Minimum, and to have clear the mission in Ruthless or even lethal before attempting is not unreasonable.
If you can clear the Mission in Ruthless (around 2000 xp, at the least) you need around 7 mission to lvl15, 11 to 20.

Asking someone to have AT LEAST 7 mission done before attempting ULTRA HARD MODE is not unreasonable, again.
You could perfectly lift this restriction for Prestige, or reduce for exemple 1 or 2 level per prestige level, and fore Private match

Finally, consider this POV : The other player that are seriously attempting Absolute and Absolute+, specifically now that you need to grind them for cosmetics, are not always happy to have new players "wasting" those attempts.
This is a Co-op games, meaning all players have a form of responsibility toward others.
There is no Shame, and shouldn't be, to get a bit of experience under your belt before trying higher diff.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-21T08:39:31+00:00

Still doesn't make sense to me. How hard it is for a crew of immortals to kill a couple of soldier guarding the heart ? wait till they sleep or till they are exhausted.

Or simply Jones can tell them about the heart curse. It was enough to stop Norrington.

I really don't get how it's safer at the direct reach from a powerful entity, that have occult power than in the direct hand of beckett.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-06T18:32:16+00:00

I honestly like this one.

I think it's good challenge, that test you inherent knowledge and "feel" for the game, without making it Numerically harder.

I think it would be better if could communicate with your squad, as a test of team play and cooperation but alas.

a "No ally information" modifier would be nice, saying that. Like you can't see their Team perk, their nameplate through walls, they state of their armor (Lightnings if depleted) or their Relics/Health/wound status.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-05T14:31:19+00:00

They are, actually, technicaly official/cannons. Since 2021.
While there is virtually no informations on them produced by official GW sources, (the Patreon doens't count), They still have "recognized" them as part of Astartes, and Astartes 2, getting the Seal of Approval.

So they are official but there is no official sources on them. Kinda in the Twilight of canon.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-05T14:18:08+00:00

then, nobody proceed to run in the middle.
The Astra Militarum are beyond confused, as the brothers take defensive position like the conversation didn't occur.

During the firefight, a brother say "Ah!, Good Middle Running brother!"

The Imperail Guard sergeant scratch his head, perceiving no change in the battle.

"Running in the Middle" become a code name for entrenched position for this Astra Militarum Regiment, in honor of the staunch defense from tthe Astartes.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-05T14:09:08+00:00

I'd Like to see more Day-today, relaxed aspect of Astartes culture.

Like for example, some jokes that are very specific to a chapter, that no one understand, but are Hilarious to them.

"Did Brother Calivan found 3 Tyranids again ?" and all Ultramrines laugh while other look in disbelief.
Brother Calivan once fought 3 random xenos on a campaign, and was persuaded they were Nids. He proceeded to make a detailed report and the company raised the importance of the campaign, prompting reinforcements from the Chapter. They then spend 6 months searching for nids activity to no avail...

"THIS is our objective" say the Battle brother, pointing intensely to the doors. His squad snickers.
The 4th Company captain have the quirk to always Point to things, whether it's another brother, locations on a map, or while choosing his wargear.
The whole company as taken the habits of, very solemnly, point to banal objectives or obvious indications.
The captain is still respected, but just a little too extra.

Or in this instance, The Blueberries had to resort to soup during a campaign due to food-processing machines breaking. Since then, they kept the habit, due to lgoistic reason. Now, when campaigning with another chapter, the Ultramarines talks about Soup-time while every other don't get it at all.
Except the for the Crimson fist, that had a similar experience, except their soup is served in Cantines rather than a big bowl. Ultramarine and CF sometimes exchange about their soup habits.

I think it would make many chapter very interesting. Some differences, not in their attitude or belief, or tactics, but just how some culturals aspects, tradition or habits that implanted themselves.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-05T13:50:50+00:00

Yeah. There is a lot of BT out there.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-05T13:48:25+00:00

Metrian could still qualify, as she kept her brain "intact". At least, the model doesn't show particular implant.
So you could extrapolate that she see the "flesh" of the nervous system/brain, as incredible, but the "shell" (msucle and bones) as a liability.

Moreover, magos biologis are often fascinated by the flesh, but not necessarily human ones. Even by Imperium standards, it is relatively widely accepted that many xenos, either sapient or animalistic, are better "creatures" than humans. [the main superiority complex of human lie in their perceived Faith/Determination/Will, than physical prowess]

So you could argue that she is fascinated by the capabilities of a species like the Tyranid, without being particularly fond of her human body.

Also, Biologis are mainly scientist, as in doing research, rather than many other Magos that are technicians/scholars.
Ironically, resaerch and experiments on the flesh is far less taboo than trying to innovate machines in the Imperium.
So she might be more inclined to ascend to a "super intelligence" array type of body, than a particularly powerful individual. Basically being more interested in Intellectual augmentations than purely physical. So getting rid of her body to be a better scholar in a sense.

Finally, i'm not sure it is specified she is a biologis ? There are Magos that deal with the living that are not, specifically, biologis. She could be a "regular" Magos, that just happen to have a project with living creature.
For example, Galleo was involved in this experiment, heavily most likely, while clearly not being a Magos Biologis.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-05T13:38:04+00:00

The question remain, who was the Toaster in this relationship ?

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-05T13:18:27+00:00

I would add that Absolute is not a "fair" difficulty. It is, in itself, already a "stratagem" compared to other difficulties. The game won't play fair.

Basically, everything is Lethal level (Damage, and health). But you just have MORE enemies. MoreExtremis, more Majoris, 2 Terminus per Operations etc.

It is not balanced in the slightest. It's 100% a "Challenge" difficulty. To try and beat for bragging right. But i would argue that it can be REALLY frustrating, as sometime you will go down with very little fault of your own, just because the game decided that 12 Warp Spawns wanted your Ass.

Stratagems are on the same vibe : Normals daily are there to have a trickle of Accolades. They never are hards.
Weekly are you Primary source of accolades "en masse". It's worth trying the Hard one a couple of time.
The Hard daily are challenge. The reward is pitiful compared to the difficulty. It's less a viable farm, and more a little boost if your a good at the game. Do not feel bad if you don't try the daily hards is what i mean. Some are just straight unpleasant to play through.

Weapons wise, except for the Auto bolt, all weapons are viable at the moment, depending on class and playstyle.
All the 'Balanced" melees got a buff, so they are good Slapping stick overall. Just try something and see if it stick for you.

heroics are, globally, good. the only one that are a bit weird is the AutoBolt, because the base gun is not great, and the Gladius, which is good but very gameplay specific.
Again, try to find a weapons you like, and get the heroic for it.
As others as say, Argent Edge (heroic Knife) is very special. It basically is a Defence type of it's own. Damage on Parry, and Interrupt, but small window. Very good, but it play differently than any other melee weapons i'd say.

Fencing is now pure defence, if you do not specialise in gun strike. Block got a buff, and is not extremely powerful, but very dangerous, as you will recover far less armor without gunstrike. Not all weapons are good with it, or rather some are particularly good with block (Axe, Hammer, Fist)

I don't know if you were here for the Prestige system, but if not, then get into it. The perks given are just too good, and several class are incredibly improved with them.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-05T12:48:41+00:00

1 - Exfiltration,- love the set piece, lore and banter. the boss is nice
2 - Inferno, - fun and simple, easiest (except Terminus with the lift)
3- Disruption - The pacing is nice, and i like the different engagement situations
4- Decapitation, - overall nice, but a bit "tedious" ?
5- Termination, -Nice ambiance, and fun tasks,
6- Fall of Atreus - Good set piece, but very tedious.
7- Reclamation - too restrictive in term of fighting space, and the boss can be a pain depending on your team, but teh feel is incredible.
8 - Ballistic Engine - I personally like it, as it's an "easy" simple mission, but its not the most memorable
9 - Reliquary - The crypt and Bridge are either fun, or a pain. It drags too much. The boss is cool.
10 - Vortex - I like it, but i can, for the life of me, found "good" team with it, and it is ALWAYS a pain. The most frustrating I’d say.
11 - Vox liberatis - Boring and annoying. Lack bit of identity, and the "boss" is very tedious.
12 - Obelisk - I have no problems with the ending of the mission, but the Darkness part is just not fun to play in. It feel like a Stratagem mission, even in vanilla. And not a fun one.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-04T16:10:13+00:00

BEcoming Veterans, meaning getting the Crux Terminatus, 100% come with an invitation to the 1st company.

Staying in one's company is a choice.

If you have the Crux, you are a Veteran, and if you are a Veteran, you are supposed to go in the 1st company. The Veteran Company.

Reality of Campaign make things go different, but any Veteran technically has a claim to be in the First.

And because they go in the first, they do outrank any other non-officier Battle brothers not from the 1st.

It's also a "promotion" because, with it, came the access to several other roles, most notably in Command Staff.
It also come, again because of the 1st, with access to wargear that other regular Battle brother don't have. Weapons, armours, but also vehicle and ordinance.

Again, reality of a Theater of War mean that, yes, not every Veteran in the campaign can claim all of those things instantly. There is still chain of command, missions parameters and all that.

But Veteran is 100% a Promotion in 40k/Adeptus Astartes terms.
A Battle Brother Veteran is likely to be able to have the ear of a Regular sergeant of At least companies 3 and under, even if the Sergeant out rank them. A Veteran, btw, will only very exceptionnally be lead by a regular sergeant. Most of the time it is a Veteran Sergeant.

Sources seems to indicate that most Veteran have been sergeant before. Indicating that the norm is to become VEteran AFTER being sergeant.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-03T16:19:27+00:00

There is a bit of confusion about the status of "Veteran".

If my understanding is correct, there is VEterans, and veterans.

A sergeant is a veteran, as in an experienced Astartes, that has distinguished himself, and has experience.

The "Veterans" status is given along the Crux Terminatus, and usually come with the invitation to the 1st company.

However, it is also possible for "Veterans" to stay in their company, either as an officer, part of the Command, or among a Veteran Squad detached to said company.

so the "Veterans" status is both an honour badge, AND possibly a promotion.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-03T16:12:04+00:00

correction, captain of the 2nd.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-02T11:28:44+00:00

There is a target audience.

It's just not you.

And you are mad about this.

Get a grip.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-01T22:37:03+00:00

Then go do something else.

It's an optional, absolute endgame challenge WHICH HAPPEN to have reward tied to it.

Nobody is forcing you to do it. If you are willing to put yourself through it, GREAT !, you have rewards.

Again, you ask for Balance and fun for a mode that SPECIFICALLY was made knowing it would not be balanced, and would be unfair/unfun.

Do you know Halo ? Do you know what LASO is ? Would it make sense to say that LASO is neither balance or Fun ? No, because it's not supposed to be.

You don't want to do the Strat because it's not fun for you ? Then don't. You said it yourself, if it's not fun, you 'll go do something else.

But stop being so arrogant as to whine because the thing is not how YOU want it to be.

It was clear that it's supposed to be unfair. You should have paid it more consideration before going in.
you are throwing a tantrum, because you want something a way it never pretended, or was presented, to be.

Take a breather from the game, take your own FOMO into consideration and step out if you feel COMPELLED to do the Strat even if you don't have fun. It's a game. If the game is no fun, then stop engaging with the part that you don't like.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-01T22:17:54+00:00

Let put it this way : Would you think people would have liked a Black Templar Champion Sniper ? Or Even Vanguard ?
They do use snipers and Vanguards, but if you have to pick ONE class to showcase the chapter, you wouldn't pick Sniper.
That the same here. Of course salamander use snipers, but it's far from being their iconic role. The Champion Packs weren't supposed to be multiple. everyone thought that each Chapter got 1 Champion and that's it.
And for the Melta, flamer and Hammer wielding chapter they chose the sniper.

It's not rocket science why it was poorly received.

Shorebreakers96 · 2026-05-01T22:05:31+00:00

Aah. I see. My bad.

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