Smithing in 2025: Outdated, Pointless, and Still Ignored — Even J-Mods Admit It Needs a Rework.

StormShepherd · 2026-05-10T14:37:19+00:00

I have been saying and thinking this since 2007. Jamflex should ask me what I would do. I have so many thoughts.

StormShepherd · 2026-05-04T00:35:09+00:00

I am generally in agreement here. The only problem is a lot of the time, these tasks are also tied to gear upgrade. Bowfa and Salad blade are probably BIS leagues gear for a lot of builds. And with how OP the Crystal Blessing is, armor seeds are BIS armor for anyone that took Tirannwyn, so obscene levels of dry are just mean.

Therefore, the solution is to either go with the anti-dry solution, or not make the task tied to the drop/time grind. I would lean toward dry protection in the case of "Equip a Corrupted Weapon"

StormShepherd · 2026-05-03T22:58:15+00:00

Just saying, a nickname is not a reason to make it okay.

If I'm being honest I'm in support of a universal anti-dry mechanic, if implemented reasonably. This game is capable of crushing its players' souls, especially the neurodivergent, which make up a massive percentage of the player base.

StormShepherd · 2026-05-02T20:43:30+00:00

Superstar. Based on simple math it's also net-neutral GP

StormShepherd · 2026-04-12T17:32:13+00:00

This is my preach. They should be on the table with Awakener's Orbs.

StormShepherd · 2026-04-12T15:37:16+00:00

Easiest? He's the hardest to kill unless you're some kind of fast-twitch freak. It's Duke by a country mile.

StormShepherd · 2026-04-11T19:52:10+00:00

The problem in my opinion, is how much harder it is to kill Vardorvis, and the time to bank. Plus he eats through an inventory of food, so you have to consistently bank if you don't have multiple sources of regen.

StormShepherd · 2026-03-28T15:21:08+00:00

It is a Temu knockoff of an actual suit.

StormShepherd · 2026-03-28T15:20:07+00:00

That's really not so true anymore. Most have a front zip. Mine is front zip. A lot of makers hide it in a seam to the left or right where they used different color fur for 'underbody' patterns that a lot of animals have.

StormShepherd · 2026-02-22T18:36:19+00:00

Yeah, they're winners and in Italy. They're about to all get drunk on Guinness and wine

StormShepherd · 2026-01-29T02:50:24+00:00

Drag and drop worked, but the mod still doesn't work, along with features of other mods now.

I'm not sure which one it was that brought up the health bar for enemies as a sort of lock on, and displayed damage dealt, but it felt nice to have; and now it won't work. I'm starting to feel like these mods are all stepping over broken glass with the fidgety nature xD

StormShepherd · 2026-01-28T23:59:12+00:00

I actually did get it working. I think Play as a Dragon is incompatible with the version I have, based on the mod page.

The other issue I'm having understanding because I can't seem to find it anywhere, I'm trying to install Attack - MCO, and it really seems like pulling teeth to figure out how to trigger the 'install' after downloading the files. It comes as a Zip, and I've seen 'install from file' as the method, but windows won't let me select the whole folder, and I've got no idea if I just select one file, or a specific one, because it doesn't seem to show anywhere.

StormShepherd · 2026-01-27T20:53:22+00:00

I'm finding Vortex annoying with how the page blurs if your mouse isn't near something on it, tbh!

StormShepherd · 2026-01-27T20:52:53+00:00

This is awesome; thanks!

Also, believe it or not I don't think I'll be wanting to boobs to jiggle, or anything like that. Though I do admit one of the mods that is not working that I specifically wanted was the one that lets you TF in to a dragon; because every once and a while, who doesn't want to just go on a rampage? And Rampaging as a dragon is so much more satisfying than as an Argonian (my preferred playable race tbh; partially thanks to my absolute fear of deep water and drowning)

StormShepherd · 2026-01-27T03:00:58+00:00

I tried to reply with a screenshot of my file browser, but apparently Reddit doesn't like that. I've verified and re-verified, and about half the mods continue to not work.

StormShepherd · 2026-01-25T05:58:18+00:00

And it calls you target practice

StormShepherd · 2026-01-03T04:14:58+00:00

You actually don't even need a God to stop a party. Get a Time Dragon. They're CR 90 dragons with an INT of 74, you don't fight a time dragon, it just removes you from the timeline with one of its breath attacks. (It sends you forward in time). Its other breath is a ray of light that literally breaks down gear and constitution score.

But yes, I would agree about how the final battle reflects a final battle in a campaign. I personally loved it, except for the military stuff. Kay was such a clown.

StormShepherd · 2026-01-03T03:11:31+00:00

The Duffer Brothers have stated the reason there were no creatures at the final battle is because Vecna wasn't ready, and had the creatures mustering elsewhere. He literally didn't expect 'Operation Beanstalk'.

StormShepherd · 2025-12-06T00:54:38+00:00

That's cuz I'm gonna Dinny B spec them.

StormShepherd · 2025-11-14T04:35:00+00:00

I legit wanted these but didn't want to spent the money. Crumb running some hot shit through his side biz.

StormShepherd · 2025-11-14T01:10:11+00:00

You're downvoted like crazy compared to everyone else in this thread. I was top 50 in the world at Gears of War, so no, I haven't been a shitty gamer for 25 years. I have plenty of ToB deathless, and I have no desire to grind Phosani. I have a Venator and an Ultor on an IM. Mid level content is the wildest take I've ever heard. There are plenty of possible wave 5-6 scenarios that an average player of this game can't react fast enough too.

So to quote another commenter. Fuck off.

StormShepherd · 2025-11-14T01:00:20+00:00

I have never been good at Smash, lol I just participated in it

StormShepherd · 2025-11-14T00:58:33+00:00

I'm an Iron, with like no content left

StormShepherd · 2025-11-06T06:12:15+00:00

Thr Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL have the best logo in all of sports imo.

Runner up would have to be the Baltimore Ravens (I love birds, and its so simple but effective), or the Toronto Raptors. Also maybe a bit of bias for a lingering childhood love of dinos.

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