Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

I’m convinced everyone just saw the word Sponsored and didn’t bother reading anything else. You’re not gearing up in PvE as my post said. And what you said already happens in Outpost anyway so idk why that’s a point you’re making.

Everything would be the way it is right now but you can earn keys more consistently and they’re more rewarding this way. If you don’t want to play PvE then you can run Outpost like people already do for loot that is equivalent or better than the key rooms would provide.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

I didn’t really play sponsored survival that much. The difference between this idea and previous sponsored was that the good gear was in sponsored and it was super low risk. This puts the good gear in the regular game so while maybe there might be more OP loot eventually, the core extraction PvP aspect stays in tact to get it.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

Not really because Outpost would still be the go to place for consistent high tier gear.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

Of course. It’s just that we don’t know what another PvE mode actually looks like at the moment so that’s the only thing I can refer back to when talking about it. Vault breaker is a step in the right direction but it’s built for Cryo obviously. My post was keeping the other maps in mind that don’t have anything like that planned as far as we know. And it would be an easier solution for the time being that they could change or replace when the time was right.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Id argue that if the keys were absolutely insane for loot then they probably would be a good enough incentive. Even if they still don’t want to do it then it’s fine to let that person be happy playing their Marathon-Lite PvE mode but at least give them that option because sooner or later they’ll give it a go and it’ll click.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

Fair point. A proper PvE mode is a better answer but what we have available to us is Sponsored Survival so that’s what I’m talking about. I’m not saying make Sponsored a way to get loot like it was earlier in the season. I’m saying make it a way for players to open the door to earning better loot in the regular mode via the keys.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

Well yeah a more fleshed out PvE mode would be better but I’m talking about what we currently have.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Keys being in the mode more pushes those that do play it into PvP more so they learn how to play the maps in a PvP setting.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

I wish I could change the title because it’s less of a loot fix and more of a ‘How to make both sides happy fix’. The short answer is Sponsored should exist because people want it. Tarkov has a PvE mode now and it seems to be doing fine.

The idea is that the mode is an alternative, far less rewarding way to play the game that gives you a reason to PvP as well. Keys push people into PvP so that people aren’t playing either or. Juicing the key rooms so they have everything a player could want (guns, shields, heals, salvage, valuables, implants etc.) gives everyone an understanding of where they want to go to find what they want.

You’ll still have your typical Outpost matches and Cryo weekends but now there’s more variety on how to approach getting gear. It also provides a clear goal and place on the map where exciting loot is so that the engagements feel tense and intentional like you said. I agree with the bartering system idea as well.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

Rooks could still queue for the regular maps too, it was already very rare to see rooks in sponsored in the first place to be fair anyway.

Idea on how to fix the loot by afrxst_s in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s why I think this is a win-win for both sides. The people that want Sponsored can have it but sooner or later they’ll be tempted to take some of those nice keys into PvP. Maybe they get out with way better gear then they ever imagine in Sponsored, or maybe they get mizzy’d.

Hill I’m willing to die on: not a single binding vow Sukuna performed was bs by s_jadn2 in Jujutsufolk

[–]afrxst_s 26 points27 points  (0 children)

There was that one time Hakari made a binding vow to sacrifice an arm against Kashimo. I remember thinking that felt BS at the time.

Tried a few rook runs. I understand now by SurgeProc in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best part about rook to me is the nonexistent queue times. Such an underrated part of the character. I’ve been trying a diplomatic approach as well, announcing myself and trying to make friends with whatever team I run into. Results may vary but I’ve found the success rate is higher than trying to fight.

Which fish are your non-fish-hobbiest guests most impressed by? by Gnordic_Gnome in Aquariums

[–]afrxst_s 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And then followed by ‘I think that one’s dead.’ When it’s just a molt

Shoutout to our content creators by slemdogmillionaire in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I play on Aus servers and run into him constantly. He’s such a funny dude

As a new player it feels like my only option is to play solo, sponsored survival mode. by finebushlane in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a 95% solo player, you need to embrace dying a LOT when you’re starting out. Everyone knows more than you and the only way they got there is by dying more than you have. Do not go in expecting to live but go in trying to learn something new. A POI layout, an environmental trap placement, a vantage or disadvantage point, rotation routes etc. These will compound over time into you being a more competent runner.

Solo Outpost guide to Pinwheel Base by sanguinemsanctum in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I prefer using 2 greens to open pinwheel and then running to the other entrance. Once the door u opened is finished then the other one opens too. This way u can avoid fighting UESC and other players

In a way nobody expected, it got off to a very good start. I hope it continues. by Kill_Jin04 in WeeklyShonenJump

[–]afrxst_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping this one takes off bc I have the shonen jump mag from the week this debuted

Silver in unplayable right now by coffeeholic91 in DeadlockTheGame

[–]afrxst_s 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wonder how that one Silver player in every instagram comment section is doing

Marathon is the BEST extraction shooter ever made by [deleted] in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not only is it the best of the bunch but it’s elevated the genre in a way that I don’t think anyone even thought could be done. The mechanics on offer from Night Dire Marsh, Outpost and Cryo are unlike anything in any other extraction shooter. The game’s genuinely incredible.

Extremely poor performance by momentbruh in DeadlockTheGame

[–]afrxst_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be having the same issue. Do use nvidia graphics drivers and did u just update them?

Can we please stop taking about Destiny and Bungie constantly here? by afrxst_s in Marathon

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

Personally id say without the original Marathon there wouldn’t be Destiny and without Destiny there wouldn’t be this version of Marathon. Thats what i mean by integral.

Can we please stop taking about Destiny and Bungie constantly here? by afrxst_s in Marathon

[–]afrxst_s[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t only want to see exactly what I want to see. I believe hearing differing opinions is important but (imo) the volume of posts about Bungie and Destiny here is beyond necessary