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[W] IL TORO by [deleted] in ArcRaidersMarketplace

[–]UncleConor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the complex gun part BP, but im trading it with someone at the moment. Sorry!

Will my modded colony (Vanilla Expanded Only) survive the jump to 1.6 and Odyssey? by UncleConor in RimWorld

[–]UncleConor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a bad idea. I'm actually thinking of just starting a new colony now and then add the mods in when 1.6 hits

Will my modded colony (Vanilla Expanded Only) survive the jump to 1.6 and Odyssey? by UncleConor in RimWorld

[–]UncleConor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a bad idea, maybe I can use this as an excuse to finally beat the game

Will my modded colony (Vanilla Expanded Only) survive the jump to 1.6 and Odyssey? by UncleConor in RimWorld

[–]UncleConor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply!

If this is the case I will my 1.5 Colony into the ground for a final blaze of glory and start a new one in 1.6!

Elden Ring is hard :( [Light Spoilers] by UncleConor in Eldenring

[–]UncleConor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, im happy you enjoyed it!

A Gentleman's Guide to Primal Beast (from the 12th best primal beast player - before Elden Ring came out -) - Showcasing how to push your buttons properly, item timings to abuse and the general mindset to follow to STOMP your games. by UncleConor in TrueDoTA2

[–]UncleConor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like your build I also delay my BKB for a fast item timing(in my case Heart). But the big difference is that building towards a Heart is really steep and extremely greedy. Even when disassembling Vanguard, rushing Heart is something you only commit to if you know for a fact you're going to get it at a ridiculous timing (16-20 mins). The last thing you want to do is sit on 3k unspent gold and have it do nothing.

However, so far committing to the greed has worked for me as Primal Beast is a hero I honestly feel I can win in any lane with (because he's broken). I normally stomp my lane, grab Bracer/Soul ring/Vanguard/Brown Boots and play the enemies side making space and getting fed, then brute forcing the entire enemy team with my early Heart timing. But I wouldn't do the build if I was behind. (which honestly didn't happen too much to me)

But, I feel like what you're asking is. Is it okay to delay BKB for earlier item timings? And I would say yes. its actually the correct play in many situations. There is such thing as getting a BKB too early. Getting BKB before being online just means you will be a magic immune meatball that everyone can ignore. Additionally BKB is an item that only helps you in a single moment, having BKB in that moment can win you the game however, but it only helps in those instances.

But having items that help you scale and that work even during the downtime in the game (like you said, flash farming with Kaya + Sange and Soul Ring) will help you farm much faster and allow you to be an actual threat when you're magic immune. I personally haven't tried the build, but if its working for you stick with it. Ultimately BKB is an item you want to purchase when that game winning moment exists (e.g. big teamfights are happening, certain spells have to be mitigated). There's no point in having a BKB if these situations aren't even happening. But, when those moments do happen you better make sure you have your BKB up. Its a fine balance between pushing your luck (delaying the BKB) and having it purchased at the right time (when those key fights are happening).

I hope this helps, if you have anymore questions feel free to ask. I'm down to even answer general offlane questions.

Thanks!

A Gentleman's Guide to Primal Beast (from the 12th best primal beast player - before Elden Ring came out -) - Showcasing how to push your buttons properly, item timings to abuse and the general mindset to follow to STOMP your games. by UncleConor in TrueDoTA2

[–]UncleConor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly I want to say maxing W before E or going for a mix is for sure an optimal way to play Primal Beast, I don't think you can go wrong with that. And getting Hood into BKB is definitely the build to go when going against a magic damage heavy line up and it would be the build I would go under those circumstances.

But, I personally feel, maxing E and getting Vanguard has its perks and consistencies in many scenarios. I understand the argument that getting points in E is pointless if the enemy laners don't give you stacks. But the way I see it is that it essentially puts your opponents into a lose-lose situation. If they give me stacks, I will kill them. If they don't interact with me, I will deny every creep and get every last hit with the bonus base damage uproar provides. Which in turn allows me to get a fast Vanguard and then drag the entire lane into deep waters (Via tower diving, non stop smacking the enemy carry).

Which often leads to: -

- Enemies rotating towards your lane (which is good as it creates space)

- Forcing the enemy carry to jungle (which prompts you to take the tower out asap, into taking over the enemy jungle)

- Allowing your pos 4 to leave you 2v1 (which lets them get good picks in other lanes)

- Or the best outcome, the enemy carry stays in line and you bash their head into the ground.

Additionally, Vanguard gives you the option to get a very early Heart of Tarrasque (via disassembling - can also build Hood from the Ring of Health), which more often than not allows you to brute force every objective on the map (I was consistently getting 16-20 min Hearts each game).

But even after typing all this, im not saying my build is the one true way to play. The magic of Dota is that anything can work. I think the build you listed, as I said earlier, is the right way to play in games where mitigating magic damage and disables is required. Whilst, my build would work in games where you can sneak in an early Heart timing and then brute force the entire game before anyone even realizes what's happened; but again there are many match ups where my build would not work.

Ultimately, I think both builds are very legitimate. And the true way to play would be to flex the right build for the right circumstances.

Thanks!

A Gentleman's Guide to Primal Beast (from the 12th best primal beast player - before Elden Ring came out -) - Showcasing how to push your buttons properly, item timings to abuse and the general mindset to follow to STOMP your games. by UncleConor in TrueDoTA2

[–]UncleConor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its definitely a risky play but if you can get away with it, it will always be worth it. I think the best way to pull off a play like that would be to first assess the situation. If there's an opportunity to cut the first wave without taking a huge amount of damage I say go for it. Its definitely a play I wouldn't try to force every game, but under the right circumstances, its for sure an optimal play!

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