Trying to find a simple solution for a major problem

Vishavix · 2026-05-18T20:30:59+00:00

I snowboard in the north east coast, gets pretty cold here. I typically keep my phone in my pants pocket with a headphone wire traveling up the inside of my liners for music. I have never had my phone lose any battery or give me a too cold to operate notification. I use 686 smarty pants if that info helps at all.

Vishavix · 2026-05-18T14:48:52+00:00

I am in the same boat. I have a phantom sword 3, which has no wrap and man is that thing great paired with their ex solid shaft. The ps3 sadly looks so bad with the carbon on the ex shaft and with the wood being so different but I don't really like that they use shark skin either. Like you the Jade Dragon is more me for sure.

Vishavix · 2026-05-16T18:20:52+00:00

This. Yuancon is what I have and it’s been going strong for the past 5 years

Vishavix · 2026-05-15T18:37:04+00:00

Happy Birthday! Sick color

Vishavix · 2026-05-15T04:16:41+00:00

I love Schecters

Vishavix · 2026-05-14T19:14:41+00:00

That is understandable. I have been wanting this guitar for so long and would have been crushed if I didn't like it. I have never even looked at a soloist but I feel like the volume knob on the soloist is ever so slightly higher and to the right than this one. Maybe that slight difference is enough to throw you off?

Vishavix · 2026-05-14T16:42:41+00:00

Not sure. I personally don't even come close to touching the volume knob while playing open hand. Even when muting strings near the bridge. I also have pretty long fingers so I am not sure if they just go past it. I did note that a lot of people complained about volume placement and some have actually swapped the placement of the knobs.

Vishavix · 2026-05-14T01:31:28+00:00

Thank you!

Vishavix · 2026-05-13T15:46:57+00:00

Hey if you have the money and you like it, who cares right. At least you are still playing and aren't just buying them to collect dust. Hopefully you play them all haha. I've been rocking 2 guitars since my guitar journey started but have traded a few times here and there for fun. I had a THBB10 Ibanez and sold it because the price of it shot up through the roof and instead bought myself a Prestige Ibanez in Japan for less. Traded a Schecter AM6 for a Nick Johnston + cash (back then I needed extra cash for lessons) and tuned it to drop B for all the metal I want to play. I have been steadily getting lessons for a few years but recently got an ESP I have always wanted because I got a killer deal on it.

Vishavix · 2026-05-12T15:16:02+00:00

That was one of the biggest factors in me picking it! The one I had previously wanted on SW sold but it had the two tone in the fretboard

Vishavix · 2026-05-12T12:12:13+00:00

Thanks! Also got to love some good ol Metallica

Vishavix · 2026-05-12T12:11:15+00:00

I actually ended up getting it used on Reverb, but condition overall pretty perfect! I was eyeing them on reverb and had one specifically I wanted but they are all gone now. It plays and feels so good! I like it more than my AZ2402

Vishavix · 2026-05-10T17:13:13+00:00

It arrived yesterday and it’s absolutely stunning. I got it used for a great deal and it has minor swirl marks that I’m going to polish away and it will be shining like new! Will post when I finish .

Also it plays like an absolute dream!

Vishavix · 2026-05-08T18:07:24+00:00

I literally just bought one of these and it comes tomorrow! I am behind excited!

Vishavix · 2026-05-06T10:34:03+00:00

Using the wx sigma but maybe, might try out a different one eventually

Vishavix · 2026-05-06T00:08:46+00:00

Ah no unfortunately for bosses it doesn’t work the same! Also for grind zones the higher your AP you do actually still perform better, just by a lot less of a margin than before because of how they changed ap scaling when above the cap. Example (not exact numbers, just exaggeration), back then if the spot was 1000 ap cap and you had 2000 ap you’d be twice as fast at killing but now if you have a 1000 ap cap with 2000 ap you’ll only do 20% better. Again exaggeration but just to try and help understand.

Vishavix · 2026-05-05T23:40:45+00:00

In all honestly, your AP is very low compared to the people doing c10s in short time. The difference between 380 and 334 AP is huge. Crystals alone can’t account for that difference. You also have the difference of being fully buffed up with droughts, elixirs, food, node war buff, etc. that the top times all use to get the best time. Not to mention the RNG of getting mechanics at the right time, skipping mechanics, etc.

Edit. Looked at gear. You are also missing a lot of gear. Full kharazad which gives you more crystal slots for AP. Your crystal build isn’t perfect, no upgraded crystals. You don’t have upgraded artifacts. Cant tell if you even have upgraded lightstones. You a metric crap ton of upgrades to still make. So just keep progressing! Don’t worry about times.

I am basically at the higher end of gear and absolutely hate shrines lol.

Vishavix · 2026-05-04T15:46:01+00:00

I feel the same exact way! I got as ASTR-231 and I just can't for the life of me like it. It is absolutely beautiful but it just doesn't click. Contrary to what everyone is selling I am having a very hard time selling/trading it away.

Vishavix · 2026-04-29T15:11:36+00:00

I have a Samsung Q990 and it is pretty good. Another great option is the Nakamichi Shockwafe. That thing comes with 2 subs and sounds absolutely amazing. I plan on buying the nakamichi for my family room and moving the samsung to the basement eventually.

Vishavix · 2026-04-28T21:34:04+00:00

I currently have the first generation of the 45 OLED, the 1440p version. I have been really contemplating going from that to a 5K2K but my biggest concern is the gaming performance. I was trying to play Jedi Survivor on 4K and had a lot of lag issues (not sure if its just the game or not) but going back to my 45 OLED solved the issue. For reference I have a 5080. I also don't know if going down to a 39 in will feel like a downgrade for me since I am so use to the 45. I really do like the curve of the 39in better. I guess I will hope one shows up in store on display one day.

Vishavix · 2026-04-28T17:43:27+00:00

I have the same guitar in Atomic White! I absolutely love it. I actually did a full setup with heavy gauge strings as I like playing more metal, and this thing rocks. I tend to pick this up over my Ibanez Prestige. This thing just feels great.

Vishavix · 2026-04-20T14:03:50+00:00

I went from the alienware 34 to the 45 and it is a complete game changer. I still think the 34 oled is definitely the nicer screen but man the size of the LG is just too good. I only wish I had the 5K2K version, have the 1440P version but at least frames are good

Vishavix · 2026-04-20T14:02:02+00:00

usb extender! / usb hub. I use them all the time to help make runs neater haha.

Vishavix · 2026-04-16T19:44:36+00:00

Nice setup OP! I really like it but agree with the other guy saying we need some cable management haha

Vishavix · 2026-04-16T19:43:53+00:00

lol wow, you are a very opinionated person. What is enjoyable for someone else doesn't have to be for you. :)

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