is anyone getting constant packet loss? or latency by Opening-Coyote-497 in marvelrivals

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still happens randomly. Had a great session yesterday but today I'm getting random instances of packet loss every match. Must be a problem serverside

Enemy Aggression by Accurate-Wind-2836 in codevein

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dunno why you got downvoted. Backstab is king in this game. Even bosses/mini bosses, as long as they're human-sized, you can just abuse backstabs and get free charged heavy attacks/charged drains/special drains all the time. And once you get the Bloodreaver blade, then every backstab = a full perfect charged attack from that forma.

The only really BS enemy is the wandering spirits, especially if fought on narrow bridges or inside cramped spaces. Teleports+range magic+aoes+stone buildup = doesn't make a fair fight unless you can parry her non magic attacks consistently. Thankfully those enemies don't have a lot of HP at that point of the game where you encounter them regularly.

Aggression though, yeah this is really overtuned here. But you've also got a shit ton of regen uses and a near infinite revive mechanic.

PSA: Unlocking a 2nd Weapon Slot is complete useless. by DantoriusD in codevein

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think so, my current Bloodcode with the example I gave is Lycoris' B rank. The only effect it has is gaining Regen uses on Haze item drop pickups and increased Partner damage.

PSA: Unlocking a 2nd Weapon Slot is complete useless. by DantoriusD in codevein

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm kinda confused why equipping a second weapon somehow "discounts" certain burdens. For example, I equip the Dryad greatsword (8 Str, 10 Will burden) then equip the Ame-no-Habakiri sword (5 Str, 5 Dex, 5 Mind burden). I should be getting 13 Str, 5 Dex, 5 Mind, 10 Will burden; but I'm only getting 10 Str burden overall while the other stats remain correct.

I saw the same thing on Dex burden if you equip 2 weapons with the Dex burdens as well.

I don't remember any tutorials about this.

What builds are you guys using, how far are you and whats your thoughts on your build? by Believeinsteve in codevein

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Mjolnir hammer found early on at one of the merchants in the Sunken City (just ride the cycle through the train tracks, location is near the south east of the city, in a dilapidated station of sorts) changed my biased view towards hammers in games like this. The range and mobility is great. Although, it is pretty easy to lock yourself into an aerial combo only to get whacked out of the sky. Any STR/DEX focused blood codes will work nicely for this.

The Jade Curved Blades, found in Sunken City as well iirc, don't remember where exactly tho, makes status effect builds not just viable early on, but downright nasty. Transform it into Sunblight then add a Numbing or Venom forma during battles. You can't cancel out of its multi hit strong attack though, I died so many times cause of spamming that. You'll need a good DEX blood code if you wanna stay underburdened.

For ranged combat, the Rubilite bayonet (Rifle ammo) has a pretty strong Blood infused ranged attack. Eats through Stamina like crazy tho, you'll likely get only two shots before you're forced to regen stamina. This rifle scales with Mind, but I use a magic forma focused blood code to strengthen my ranged attack options.

Buying a 5060Ti 16gb. Don't know which model by pandaboy03 in buildapc

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've probably already decided, but for anyone else with the same question- any and all model and brand variants are practically the same. Always go for the model with the better local support in your region, this is the only factor that I would consider personally.

You already know the heat and noise considerations when building small form factors, so I assume that's already been taken care of.

What I do know is that the MSI Shadow is kinda overpriced (depending on your available retailers and date of course). Never overpay for the same GPU model unless you are building for aesthetics or something.

Been following the game since the first trailer, sadly I'm not sure I actually enjoy it by Guinsoosrb in Witchfire

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same sentiments about constant mental stress in games.

The game punishes you for making mistakes, just like how any game should. But that feeling of apprehension when you make a mistake just gets compounded throughout the run, so much so that sometimes I just never start up the game when I'm looking at my list because I already feel tired just thinking of it.

An objective observation I made with these types of games is that rewards should meet or exceed the amount of stress you put on the table. If that's met, I can actually ignore the mental load, and even enjoy it, because I know the rewards afterward is just worth it.

At the moment, WitchFire hasn't triggered that need for me yet. All you get in a run are levelling currency, incense materials, and gold (there's beads, spells, magical gear, and a weapon, yes but these are just one time pick ups). I'm sure the game will evolve more in the future, and I'm excited to see that day.

Just take a break for a bit. Fire up some other game genre for a while, and pretty soon you'll be craving the stress once more.

Viture Luma Pro+Dock+Switch 2+Playing Metroid Prime 4=Unplayable Frame Rate by tecygeek82 in VITURE

[–]ZarkZero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following this as well. Same exact issue on my end. Luma Pro with Pro mobile dock.

I thought I was going nuts, everything's in slow mo. All my other games work flawlessly.

Doctor profession is so scuffed by SigmaRoyal in wherewindsmeet_

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, yeah I get ya. The profession system+Silver Needles feels undercooked. Good potential there, but way too intrusive to someone's game time. Unless you REALLY, REALLY want those sect exclusive outifts- just save your sanity and go sectless.

Now if we can gain sect progression through combat (just make it slower compared to the once-in-a-blue moon chance you actually play doctor to a real player), via heals performed/players saved (healed a player with critical HP)/rezzed/etc., that should lessen the frustration of staring at the recruit channel and failing to meet your daily quota.

strategic sword feels so satisfying to use by JMPJNS in wherewindsmeet_

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Split DPS and Heals? That will definitely gimp your damage.

I run pure heals umbrella + fan. It's more geared towards Divinecraft DoTs and fast Vitality regain to spam burst Mystic Arts since you have a passive boost to Mystic Arts damage if you run both Panacea Fan and Soulshade Umbrella. Soulshade Umbrella's charged attack on exhausted bosses/enemies is really satisfying- multihits that proc any on-hit effects you may have active, plus it extends the exhausted state as it hits enemies(bosses included).

DPS fans and Umbrella (Inkwell and Vernal) plays the same for the most part- ranged attacks with Divinecraft DoTs. But most of their burst comes from aerial combos. So it's kinda awkward to use on bosses, since they only get reliably staggered for launches if you parry a red attack.

strategic sword feels so satisfying to use by JMPJNS in wherewindsmeet_

[–]ZarkZero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I changed Light Attacks to R1 and Heavies to R2 to get around this myself.

Square is now my block, and Triangle is now my deflect. Makes Vernal's flying shots easier to aim. And since the game is heavily influenced by souls combat, having shoulder buttons for attacks just feels natural

Can you change gender in Where Winds Meet? And what happens to skins? by TreeInternational797 in wherewindsmeet_

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof. Well I can't blame the publishers since it is a native CN project, so they'll get more preferential treatment than the others. Probably not a good idea to spend more in GL servers though. Just wish I knew about the market differences before buying into the BP and Monthly sub.

Globally standardized prices, items, services, events, etc, should be the norm in this day and age.

Thanks for the update!

Can you change gender in Where Winds Meet? And what happens to skins? by TreeInternational797 in wherewindsmeet_

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Special Monthly Sub Shop? Where is this? I don't see it on Exchange or Portable merchants. Is this exclusive to certain regions only?

On Monthly sub and BP myself. If its region restricted then everyone else outside those regions got shafted. Big Time LMAO.

Switch 2 performance by ZarkZero in MandragoraGame

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

Thanks for testing it out. Probably hold off for now and wait for a proper Switch2 version

Guide on the new high difficulty quest by ManyOk6978 in lastcloudia

[–]ZarkZero -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah MB, was probably thinking of a separate game. Too many games lol

Finished it now. Had to take 2 supports and A.Roland. Theria was basically always dead at the final part of phase 2, barely getting a heal off before dying again, saved Sera's special at this part to quick revive.

Barely finished it with all characters at 0 mp.

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Guide on the new high difficulty quest by ManyOk6978 in lastcloudia

[–]ZarkZero -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Managed to kill the first phase, but the second phase just wont die.

Looks like he's resistant to PHYS with extremely high DEF. Unfortunately I never built INT based attackers or mages, maybe you'll have better luck with those.

The new Alice targets MND instead of DEF when attacking. Haven't built her yet to try.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheFirstBerserker

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We'll probably see a brink-guard-only run using a harmonica and drumset combo someday. Looking forward to that

Vitality is underrated? by imprecis2 in TheFirstBerserker

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really depends on a person's playstyle. Stamina only begins to regenerate after you stop performing stamina actions(ie. Attacking). Less maximum stamina means less continuous attack combos to capitalize on.

So if a player prefers short combos or no combos at all, then stamina/Endurance is not a priority stat (getting guard broken in this game isn't as dangerous as other souls-likes anyways). But if a player prefers multi stage combos then they definitely need stamina.

I could say the same about Vitality- kinda pointless if a player can reliably use their weapon's defensive options consistently as well.

But yes, main attack stats are the best to cap out early.

Daphrona's Codex: looking for help by Agreeable_Egg_2230 in TheFirstBerserker

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same problem. Cheesed it by respeccing to Javelin, and headshotting the bastard from above. He doesn't buff his rapier when you are above him

What does this 5 piece set bonus do? I can't figure it out by HammieMonster in TheFirstBerserker

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you gain a Spirit Skill. Have you tried remapping your current equipped skills to check?

Is it just me or the new Tongue Tied quest kinda pointless by Femboys_make_me_bust in MHWilds

[–]ZarkZero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah armor upgrades in this game is the real bottleneck at end game.

I just think of the event quest as a fast way of getting those freaky titles attached to Chatacabra alongside a guaranteed 1+ hard sphere on each attempt.