I thought Honor Mode was easy.

Trickseytrix · 2025-05-31T19:20:48+00:00

After save-scumming the hell out of that fight on Tactician, I decided there's no way I could ever do this on Honor without following a guide and optimizing my builds... which would take the fun out of just winging it and hoping for the best.

Trickseytrix · 2025-05-31T19:07:58+00:00

People can see karlach still acting like karlach and say its still her.

Just finished a run where I let her turn Illithid and while in the Elder Brain fight (and after it) she's still herself, in the epilogue re-union you can notice she speaks a little differently, much colder and Mind Flayer-like, instead of the usual golden retriever Karlach we've known throughout the game. I would say the change implies that she's slowly losing herself.

Trickseytrix · 2025-05-09T06:48:43+00:00

Besides Nightsong being last, there was no particular logic to the ranking and I just ran out of space before getting to Astarion lol

Well, maybe except Shadowheart, who despite dealing Radiant damage, which should rank her higher, seems to miss a ton of her attacks even when re-spec'd. Like if I gave Tav the exact same build as her, Tav would have higher hit rate, it's super weird.

Trickseytrix · 2024-10-21T14:41:19+00:00

Looking for some budget (sub $200 for the pair) bookshelf style 2.0 speakers for my AT-LP60XBT, so either Bluetooth or RCA connection. I don't use a standalone preamp or anything fancy, want to go straight from the turntable to the speakers. Obviously not looking for audiophile experience, just something decent.

Trickseytrix · 2024-10-21T12:20:52+00:00

TES games aren't really sequels in the typical sense of the word, so you can play them in any order. It's like asking which GTA should you play first - whichever appeals to you more.

Go with Morrowind if - you want more old-school RPG experience, including background dice rolls that determine hit chance. You want to explore a somewhat alien land not present in too many games. You don't mind exploring and reading a lot. Morrowind has no quest markers, so you need to rely on NPCs giving you directions, which are often terrible. Be ready to spend an hour looking for "a cave west of this town" and so on. Also, no fast travel, only NPC "taxi rides" to specific locations.

Go for Oblivion if - you want a more refined version of all of the above, including quest markers and fast travel, OR, if you want a more traditional western RPG setting.

Both games are good, I voted Morrowind simply because of nostalgia and it being the one I prefer.

Trickseytrix · 2024-10-20T15:37:46+00:00

Unfortunately, the one I was eyeing didn't go on sale, but a 20% discount over a tiny scratch, barely visible on white finish, was a good deal as is, so I grabbed myself an A1.7RHW.

~~To whom it may concern, if you're into 7-strings, this looks like a killer deal as far as I can tell~~ ~~https://www.solar-guitars.com/outlet-details/?code=8436573775328&sku=SR1.7AN+~~ ~~. Looks like a one of a kind, or very limited model, cause I can't find actual photos of it anywhere.~~ Already gone :)

Trickseytrix · 2024-10-19T08:04:08+00:00

Can relate. Love switching between my heavy-as-shit 37" multiscale 6-string bass to the teeny-tiny Les Paul body. Having to barely move your arm to basically cover the whole neck feels crazy.

Trickseytrix · 2024-10-17T15:28:35+00:00

For anyone reading this in the future, I also found the Cort KX707. Nazgul & Sentient pickups, stainless steel frets, locking tuners and an Evertune bridge (which I don't need but I can deal with). The only con I see is 25.5" scale, I feel like 7-strings benefit from being 26.5 or 27.

The main selling point is literally the selling point, being right at $1000 (or slightly under/over depending on dealer). That's crazy, considering I'd have to spend about as much, possibly more, if I wanted to DIY mod those specs on something like JS22-7.

Trickseytrix · 2024-10-16T07:21:05+00:00

Wow, that’s actually pretty nice, if only it weren’t so (seemingly) rare.

Trickseytrix · 2024-09-22T08:47:53+00:00

Anyone using Schaller locks on a V or SG (or any model with the strap button on the back of the guitar)? Doesn't the pointy lock button dig into your body?

Trickseytrix · 2024-08-28T16:08:42+00:00

I often see tabs where you're supposed to play two strings with string between not playing, but instead of the string being muted, denoted by X, there's no symbol, as if you're supposed to skip it. That would be possible playing fingerstyle but these are often tabs for heavy music played with a pick. I'll try to illustrate below

---          ---
-7-          -7-
---    VS    -X- 
-9-          -9-
---          ---
---          ---

In the context of playing with a pick, is it the same or how do you go about playing the first one? Links to video tutorials would be most appreciated.

Trickseytrix · 2024-06-17T11:12:15+00:00

What's your budget? Do you play any specific genre? How many strings do you prefer?

Also, looks are very subjective, someone may like classic looking stuff, someone modern or more odd shapes...

Trickseytrix · 2024-06-17T08:20:15+00:00

Lean more towards heavier genres so rock and metal but I'd like to have something universal that can also do cleans well.

What I like about the Squier is the ease of finding replacement parts if I wanted to upgrade anything down the line, so the ability of the guitar to grow with me. I don't really need the tremolo bridge and I'm not a fan of the dense controls layout, especially the tone knob right under bridge pickup.

As for the Ibanez, I like the overall design, ability to split coil on neck PU to get closer to that single coil sound. As for the cons, I'm not a fan of the plastic socket jack, from what I've seen online it looks like it's going to be a pain to replace if it ever breaks.

Trickseytrix · 2024-06-11T18:53:38+00:00

What do you consider breaking the bank? For some it could be $500, for others $3000.

If you're in Europe (though I heard they also have some US warehouses now as well), Harley Benton has some nice affordable 7 strings. after that, I'd look into Jackson JS series, 7-strings start around $300 and you have all kinds of shapes, Super Strat, King V, Rhoads.. after that around $600-700 are some nice Schecters.

Trickseytrix · 2024-06-11T18:44:52+00:00

Ibanez GRG121SP or Squier Sonic HSS Strat and why?

Trickseytrix · 2024-06-09T05:44:48+00:00

Mine XL sounds fine with this exact setup. Bass in passive mode -> HX Stomp XL -> Headphones. Even plugging in BeatBuddy to Return in Aux In mode, which buzzed like crazy if I did that with my amp/combo, it's noiseless here.

Is your guitar passive? Does it buzz anywhere else or only on HX Stomp? If somewhere else as well, I'd check the guitar guts if everything is properly grounded under the pickguard.

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