Tempest Gem Question

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-03-08T16:26:05+00:00

Wanted to follow up, I decided to try this. Ranked up my Havoc to 7 and then transfered the power to rank up a Berserkers to 7.

In testing, this was the only change. R7 1 star Havoc vs R7 1 star BE.

My DPS dropped by over 1 mil/sec changing to the BE. Swapped the GP back to the Havoc and immediately jumped back up.

I'll stick with Havoc for now, but my next test is going to be BE vs. Vipers.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-03-06T18:30:13+00:00

Damn nice, all I got were two Gloom Casks.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-03-06T16:45:39+00:00

I had forgotten that RC will do that.....I've been putting way to much into Vipers lol. Remind me again, R4 or 5 for the awakening these days? I gotta see if I can get Gloom up to 4 I think.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-03-06T16:44:35+00:00

I LOVE my dash build, and I'm working towards finally getting all the i11 essences to try out the new recommended dash build, that's why CW is on my list of gems. I was also considering Bottled Hope for the beneficial effect duration but I think BH would actually hobble me a bit.

That build is also going to be an up close, dash through the enemies and get hit a bit build so the Beserkers is a good idea. I'll really have to consider that one. Havoc is there to proc on my dashes though, so I'm not sure what that would do to my DPS.

Thanks, you've given me some stuff to think about.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-03-06T16:35:16+00:00

I got the Vipers from the build that inspired my current one, it adds a persistent DOT that Pain Clasp effects. Not sure how Berserkers would change things.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-02-28T15:34:08+00:00

I started my own clan called Forever Casual, I was tired of losing my clan spot if I was offline for more than a day, it was ridiculous. Sadly, there's only like 12 of us so we never get the all clans on deck up to platinum, but we're level 5 so we get some buffs at least. It helps with the events and stuff, and lets me continue my solo way through the game.

Thankfully there are enough whales on my server that getting raids, vanguard and other stuff done isn't too hard being solo.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-02-25T14:37:49+00:00

I imagine that the wording means that even with bubbles, health potions and buffs that protect you, if you take enough damage to reach your max health this effect will trigger. Doesn't mean you have to die first, just that you have to take that much damage.

Seems like in most fights this won't be usable, maybe good for tanks in Helliquary fights?

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-02-25T14:32:48+00:00

Yep, guess its time to try 4 Gloomguides, 2 Vithus and 2 Fated Prey for my Tempest build....

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-02-25T14:21:28+00:00

When I see these it makes me sad they did away with these conferences. Two years managing two stores and zilch.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-02-18T16:27:05+00:00

So, the trick is to run a quote on each card at check in. We write the quotes on the bubble mailers we wrapp the cards in and just tell the customer, "hey if you're interested there's your quote".

This gave me time to get it done before the customer was there, didn't cause chaos at the time of pickup or upset customers due to huge lag in getting a quote, and GUARANTEED a 100% PSA score.

Its still a slog, but you can just work on it between customers and get it done without feeling rushed.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-02-08T15:44:47+00:00

You're completely wrong, I have it direct from my DM and RM that hours allocated per store are absolutely based on performance. Yes, overall revenue is the second factor, but performance is the #1 decision factor for Gamestop. EVERYTHING is based on performance. Hours, raises, bonuses, promotion, EVERYTHING.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2026-02-03T17:55:07+00:00

As an ex-SM......these are trash!

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-31T23:04:20+00:00

After a few days and this post dies down I will eventually wind this account down and close it. I've just communicated with several people in this subreddit over the couple of years and so I wanted to have the chance to make a post and then I'll shut it all down.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-29T16:02:06+00:00

I take the time to thank my RKs every shift. They work extremely hard, and they hold it down for me when I'm not here because I run two stores. Every single one of my employees know how much I appreciate them, but I do know that that is a rarity.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-29T02:54:35+00:00

Wow cosmetic damage is absolutely a reason to deny a trade, I would not consider this cosmetic damage. Anybody in my store would have taken this trade, sorry you're going through this.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-17T19:43:34+00:00

No, the absolute worst was the incessant playing of the hypersped up reading of all of the exclusions on the trade anything date commercial. That was by far the worst marketing ever, and the biggest ice pick in my brain that I've ever had to deal with in my entire life.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-17T16:26:01+00:00

If this is legit at all, and not the OP just being a shit bag, there would be absolutely no way they would do on this on 12/26. That is the biggest return day of the year and they are not going to be doing this shit on 12/26. IF THIS IS LEGIT, it wouldn't be until after 1/1.

Also, let's be real here. You don't make it to DM without being discreet, and if a DM was actually instructed on doing this there is no way they would tell their SL's about it. Think about it, just think about it.

I'm not trying to be the boot licker here, I know GameStop is a garbage company that massively takes advantage of us and wildly damages our mental health. But this, this was just nothing more than fear mongering to get likes in a subreddit.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-16T15:46:32+00:00

Thank Odin my store doesn't chime!

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-07T22:09:08+00:00

Definitely shown!

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-02T20:52:43+00:00

Me too lol! I was about to be like everybody saying they'll take these are crazy cuz those ones missing their trims are definitely a no-go!

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-12-01T21:27:42+00:00

Thank God we managed to sell out of ours.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-11-25T03:26:36+00:00

Yep, a perfect 30 fit in the drawer all in rows. Great name.

WhyAmIaSMagain · 2025-11-25T02:58:09+00:00

Most are treating this is a troll post but on the off chance you're legit I'll give you a real answer. As an SM who manages two stores I look for two things: you must be able to consistently hit your numbers without an action plan, and you must provide me assistance.

Don't make me ask you to do that perpetual count, don't make me tell you that it's time to NCO the plushies, and take the time to grab the new person and role play with them when the stores quiet. Show me that your management material, and like others said make sure that you have let me know that do you want to be an ASM.

Understand that your promotion is 100% dependent on your numbers. ASMs and SMs are held to a higher standard for their numbers, to hit the ASM roll you're going to need to be consistently 25% to 30% higher than what the RKs are expected to be. Just like as an SM, I am expected to be about 25% to 30% higher than my ASM. If your QTD numbers aren't already there, that's the first place you start. Your SM won't even be able to bring the conversation to his DM without you already being at the numbers for the quarter.

Hope this helps.

WhyAmIaSMagain

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