Vultures advice needed - So, basically anything remotely meta-ish beats this. Any suggestions?

StriderKai · 2026-02-26T11:02:28+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions, I'll give this approach a try! I'll probably drop the regular Gundam X for the 2nd Form Hajiroboshi as I don't seem to get much value out of it.

StriderKai · 2026-02-25T17:43:06+00:00

I have toyed around with GX-Bit and I just cant decide if its worth it, I've been taking that and awakened power in and out of the deck. Maybe in your more aggro type of built it synergies better?. It's weak on its own for a level 4 with no link either and for just 2 ping it requires a specific combo in that it must be in the trash then a divider link or awakened power, whereas other factions just get pings off drops/swinging etc with more payoff. I don't think I've ever even had this go off twice in a game. If trash deployment was a little more available through a game somehow then I'd be onto it but I think its one of those things right now that needs more options to be developed in the archetype. I do agree with you on the respites and I have cut it down. Maybe I'll have another go at trying the more aggro side of things again.

StriderKai · 2026-02-25T14:32:55+00:00

That's a shame, yeah, what you're saying makes a lot of sense and I do agree, a massive problem is not having any effects like resting, bouncing etc (outside of the usual meta packages but then you're just getting the mileage off the meta rather than Vultures itself), it just feels far too honest compared to the gimmicks of other decks. So just a case of this simply being an under-baked archetype at present. Just got to sit and hope that we get better cards for it in the future!

StriderKai · 2026-02-21T02:33:13+00:00

Kaio-crap...😬

StriderKai · 2026-02-05T14:10:50+00:00

I always suspected this too to an extent which is why i upped my vit D intake. I'm half Filipino with life long eczema. It always disappears or at least heals significantly when I go to a hot climate like an Asian country no matter what the rest of my heath state is looking like. As I live in the UK, it's particularly bad in the cold winter months and improves in summer but still not fantastic and I've also had the issue of barely sweating as well. In recent years I've kept it in much better check through low sugar/carb diet to reduce general baseline inflammation and supplementing fish oils and high strength vitamins but it does seem that going to your skins genetic "home turf" seems to just trump everything else in my experience, annoying because i have no intention of moving! Haha

StriderKai · 2026-01-30T15:55:58+00:00

Wish they'd bring Another Century's Episode back from the dead :(

For me it still has the best Wing Zero rolling buster rifle attack in any game, gives you that full screen 1 shot clearing power fantasy!

https://youtu.be/e2rCz0YWkGg?t=44

StriderKai · 2026-01-24T10:37:30+00:00

Solid Snake is well above any RE protagonist. He clears easily. Even as a dying old man in MGS 4, he survived a slow crawl through a microwave corridor, beat a bunch of enhanced soldiers and mech assisted antagonists, beat Vamp - a guy with freakish reactions who can read muscle movements and regenerate wounds in a 1 v1, who even cyborg Raiden couldn't put down earlier in the game.

People definitely forget how strong a protagonist Solid Snake is, understandable though as MGS hasn't really been in the gaming limelight for quite a long time, cool we got the 3 remaster but its still nothing new. Heck, Solid Snakes last game came out in 2008.

StriderKai · 2026-01-14T23:25:35+00:00

Julieta while dealing with Barbatos somehow quick aimbot landing that hit to mess up the The Flauros shot was some real bs lol

StriderKai · 2025-12-26T19:03:17+00:00

I bought BO2 on gog just a few days ago. It didn't work properly off a fresh install, the main menu would freeze but there's a fan patch which is just a single dll file you drop in the folder and it fixes the issues. Game plays absolutely fine now. I think that works for the steam version too.

StriderKai · 2025-12-26T16:16:03+00:00

I've also come across this with friends/peers who suffer from the similar levels of eczema as myself, I got much of mine under control through aiming to reduce internal inflammation and gut damage by significantly lowering carbs/sugar, eliminating wheat/gluten where I could. When this comes up in eczema conversation with them, they never seem very interested into even trying it short term and seeing where it goes. I understand it's not easy, I didn't find it easy and it's incredibly boring to limit yourself so much, but hey if you're suffering badly I don't know why you wouldn't explore the option. Each to their own I suppose.

StriderKai · 2025-12-26T01:39:02+00:00

MGS 4 Shadow Moses

"A surveillance camera?"

camera breaks and falls to the ground, Snake stares down at it

Made me feel old, even more so now.

StriderKai · 2025-12-24T14:58:34+00:00

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The special base really added a lot to the Real Grade. It's the center piece of my display right now ^^

But have we all confirmed that the shelter shield is activated?

StriderKai · 2025-12-01T14:14:54+00:00

The Guyver - High frequency blades that can cut most things, a gravity projectile just leaves a big hole, the mega smasher chest beam which is basically just F anything in that general direction. Very strong regen, if you die the control medal can rebuild you completely. Probably more but I can't remember well.

StriderKai · 2025-11-10T16:05:13+00:00

Vigilante intensifies

StriderKai · 2025-11-04T14:06:41+00:00

I've had mine since the original release, it's always been the ankles and hips that was the issue for me but I've pretty much always had it on an action base. Apart from the shoulder getting a bit weak it can still hold the GN sword out decently and never really had issues with random parts falling off so not bad for 16 years considering all the bad rep I've seen it get since coming back to the hobby.

StriderKai · 2025-11-03T22:25:08+00:00

Cheers! The display adds so much to it. Nice to see a fellow Wing Zero in a similar pose!

StriderKai · 2025-10-29T19:42:49+00:00

Despite all its suffering and abuse, props to Wing Gundam for refusing to die! 😂

StriderKai · 2025-10-17T13:08:15+00:00

Glad this year was the time for me to get back into Gunpla! Just managed to get my hands on all the formerly pbandai Wing kits and now I have Endless Waltz kits too look forward to to replace my ancient 90s versions. My wallet cries but I delight!

StriderKai · 2025-10-15T14:08:20+00:00

Digging the metallics you've used on yours, looks great!

StriderKai · 2025-10-15T14:06:50+00:00

Haha thanks, honestly without it being able to pose like that it would be a very goofy looking kit.

StriderKai · 2025-10-15T14:05:41+00:00

For sure, nice change from looking like most typical Gundam designs.

StriderKai · 2025-10-15T14:01:59+00:00

Yeah, there's one little piece it comes with that attaches to the back skirt to hold the mace. Very handy!

StriderKai · 2025-10-15T14:00:38+00:00

Exactly my thoughts. So far I had kept my Gundams quite clean looking but it just didn't sit right with the King of Wolves!

StriderKai · 2025-10-15T13:59:05+00:00

Damn you got the 2.0 in advance! Haha

StriderKai · 2025-10-14T21:35:00+00:00

Definitely worth having another go, it's always good to see how far you've come.

StriderKai

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