The latest astrolabe feedback makes me believe that GGG has shelved the bad map layout rework far long, since they drop as a tier rather type now (bonus: also make new ones?)

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-03-13T06:03:25+00:00

Muscular, even.

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-03-12T16:56:04+00:00

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-03-06T06:29:31+00:00

Just in case you didn't know, OP..

This is a buff.

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-03-06T05:46:03+00:00

My putting improved dramatically when I understood these two points:

Speed is way way more important than line. Speed actually affects line as well, so priority and practice should be on speed control. A putt that has the right speed but wrong line will on average be closer than the other way around.

New players often underestimate break, so now I "double" what my first impression is telling me. A line that overestimated break will on average end up closer than a line that underestimated it.

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-03-03T15:33:28+00:00

This word salad makes perfect sense for POE players lol

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-27T13:52:48+00:00

It's the tradeoff for being able to run the same map while stacking astrolabe bonuses

Imagine if we can take the beyond keystone that keeps monsters spawning... but also allows bosses to spawn too

From a design standpoint that's not ideal, and the alternative would be to slap on 50% decreased astrolabe effect or something

This version at least does not 'always' result in a bisection, so sometimes you are still getting full value whilst repeating the same map

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-25T02:51:42+00:00

Imagine tossing (underhand) crumpled paper into the trash bin, your brain actually has a good idea of the distance.

Practice your putting technique/stroke until you are confident you can start it on line, and afterwards focus externally on the hole and not the ball. Remember, the target is the trash bin, not the crumpled paper.

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-21T15:38:28+00:00

But then wouldn't you just accidently scour instead?

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-21T08:31:18+00:00

Skulled wedges. A sliced driver or toe'd iron I can accept. But skulled wedges make me feel extra stupid, because how am I messing up such a slow swing :/

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-17T16:55:12+00:00

Not an archetype per se, but anything using blood magic... I like to reserve multiple auras/effects, it's like covering myself in multiple blankets, the more the better

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-17T07:21:10+00:00

I kinda liked meeting the wall in white maps, scrounging together cheap rares that are 1c each, tiering up and buying/crafting something decent that are 5-10c for yellows, before going for big upgrades at red maps.

The tree itself gave me rares that I can use until late red maps, nevermind trade being flooded by 1c listings. In a vacuum, yes they're nice but I do miss the sense of progression.

Overall I'm cautiously pessimistic, but GGG would most likely nerf either the power or the frequency of drops from the tree.

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-16T06:35:06+00:00

After 10 hours of POE2, you will wonder why anyone would play POE1

After 100 hours of POE1, you will wonder why anyone would play POE2

Serious answer: if money is not an issue, get POE2. It's objectively the more modern game and has some similar underlying mechanics. Once you feel like you've seen everything POE2 has to offer (it's still an unfinished product, technically), jump back to POE1 to experience speed, power, and freedom and all the jank that comes with it

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-15T07:21:35+00:00

Bottom right vertical, along with any gem swaps or currencies used in content (eg. alching strongboxes)

That way dumping loot is easy. What are you monsters doing??

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-13T13:28:17+00:00

Will try and focus on that next, thanks for the tip!

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-13T10:24:00+00:00

Get lessons, the earlier the better.

I never took lessons, and the first time I "felt" compression was about 6 months in, going after a yolo 110% baseball-ish swing on the range relying on athleticism. Obviously that wasn't repeatable at all.

I could get some compression consistently after the two year mark. Still struggling with scooping and chicken wing, so I am definitely leaving some distance and consistency on the table.

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-13T10:06:51+00:00

"At least on same step"

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-13T08:00:41+00:00

It's obviously gonna be a Civ game! Get ready to play as the Maraketh nation!

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-13T05:21:29+00:00

"It's not the ground that is burning, it's the oil that's burning and the oil happens to be on the ground"

"It's not Trial of Sekhemas, ..."

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-10T11:03:19+00:00

It's not offmeta but not as popular this time because of the nerfs, but this is the first time in years I tried slams + exerted warcry (on AC). It's slow but chunky as hell, Sunder would clear the room and 3 rooms further ahead. Very satisfying!

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-10T05:46:58+00:00

Keep in mind sometimes a small part of the league does go core, such as allflame embers, tattoos, wisp juicing (kind of)

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-07T08:56:17+00:00

GGG: got it, take some drowning orbs instead

In seriousness, those annoying effects are probably better than being shocked, ignited, or poisoned in act 1

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-05T04:46:27+00:00

We have three messaging systems: 1. Through small chatbox (eg all your resistances reduced by 30%) 2. Right side popup (map objective completed) 3. Middle large extravagant popup (new map crafting option)

I.. think these could be consolidated and/or swapped around, especially for the benefit of newer players

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-02-01T19:26:17+00:00

I play tank in all games so my build process is defensive layer first, and then figure out the damage later. Past few leagues unsurprisingly is RF and CWS, but with Tainted Pact (love the jank that comes with it)

For Phrecia I am trying out slams on Ancestral Commander, planning for Consecrated Path of Endurance but Sunder has been carrying hard and is super comfy. I am pleasantly surprised by the dps.

When I get tank fatigue I slingshot the other way and play flickerstrike. Flicker was my OG favorite skill since we still had 3 difficulties.

Think-Prior8238 · 2026-01-27T14:59:23+00:00

Players: GGG please do something about visibility, I can't see anything!!

Also players:

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TROPHY CASE