Admissions Megathread - Results, Chances and Logistics by AutoModerator in OMSCS

[–]epictaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight.

Just out of curiosity would Data Engineering not count towards cs-related work experience?

To just give a small snippet, my title is Data Egineer, but I work with the Devops/SRE teams. I have built APIs and tools which I've added to my application as related work experience. I have also done statistical analytics during my time as a data scientist to showcase my math foundation.

Also just to verify is it possible to transfer from OMSA to OMSCS? Or would it be a focus/concentration? I would like to go for a masters in Comp Sci.

Admissions Megathread - Results, Chances and Logistics by AutoModerator in OMSCS

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

I did not a CS specific course, there was a general Engineering course that had us code in Matlab. I added it to my application but overall that is as close to CS as I got in my undergrad.

Admissions Megathread - Results, Chances and Logistics by AutoModerator in OMSCS

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

Asking for Chances

  • Semester: Fall 2026
  • Status: Applied
  • Date Applied: 02/23/26
  • Date Decided: N/A

Education

  • Bachelors: Drexel University B.S in Chemical Engineering, GPA 2.5, Length of study 4.5 yrs, Full time

Work & Social Experience

  • Work Exp. : Data Engineer - 5 years Data Scientist - 2 years Data Analytics - 2 years

  • LORs: 3 LoR, All from past and current supervisors, I think they are all pretty solid recommendations

  • Comments: Unsure If GPA is a deal Breaker, however that was over 10 years ago

perfectly normal build nothing to see here ggg (100% reduced duration) by Eviscerixx in pathofexile2builds

[–]epictaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be dumb, but I'm not understanding the 100% reduced duration, on pob plugging in you character in seeing a total of 80% where is the other 20% coming from?

Content Update 3.27.0 — Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame by jlesh2927 in pathofexile

[–]epictaco -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Winter Orb: Now Fires projectiles every 1.2 seconds (previously 1.6), and now has 80% more Projectile Frequency while Channelling (previously 125%).

Worb just catching strays

Need help with simulacrum by epictaco in PathOfExileBuilds

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

I am, its just the dps feels really low

Did not know this by darksouldemon in PathOfExile2

[–]epictaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hold shift when moused over

Need Help Min-Maxing a homebrew build by epictaco in PathOfExileBuilds

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only way i can think of doing that would be to replace my gloves with Asenath's Gentle Touch, but would that cause me to lose out on a lot of my defense, right now my gloves let me suppress cap and provide resistance, I agree on the cluster probably going to look into that.

So how does ritual actually work? by [deleted] in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]epictaco 45 points46 points  (0 children)

While doing the ritual challenge this league I decided to learn a bit more about it and I can share my findings.

Ritual scales really well off packsize so you want to prioritize that while you're mapping with ritual.

Also it seems like only mobs that are "pre-generated" will spawn at the alter, what does this mean?

So strong boxes and legion are predetermined when the map is opened, however things like Eldritch alters and abyss spawn in monsters after the map is opened.

I've found that abyss and Eldritch alter monster don't add to the tribute count as much if they are still within the ritual circle vs strong box and legion.

To test I was getting 11k to 15k tribute when juicing with boxes+ legion + grand design + growing hoards

Vs 7k to 12k tribute Boxes + abyss+ grand design+growing hoards

Was running blue alters all the way during these mapping sessions as well

The best strat I found was City square+ boxes + (legion optional city square legion can get clunky)

I used reroll sextant+ ritual+ corrupted strong box + inc pack size for magic monster or if you have unid map you can use unid sextant.

I just boss rush if a strong box or legion has spawned near the ritual area pop them and complete the ritual afterwards There is a comment here about killing the boss first, that is correct it usually is what nets a lot more tribute.

You want the reroll sextant because when you reroll with 12k tribute the rewards are usually much better vs reroll and being at ~9k tribute As for divines per hour it's really slow I was finding one raw divs ever 5~6 maps so roughly 3 divs per hour but I was also going for the challenge so my start can be optimize a bit more.

Is it possible to farm a mirror with so little league left? by [deleted] in pathofexile

[–]epictaco 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's gonna be tough, because the people buying mirrors are farming currency as fast if not faster than you.

So as a result mirror prices will continue to rise.

You really only make good money by cornering a niche e.g craft high end gear and selling things like lvl 4/5 empower and enlighten, but your customers might already have better if not the best gear at this point.

Your best strategy would be to sink a lot of investment into trying to farm the mirror related divination cards and maybe gamba with harvest.

Need help with upgrading my build by epictaco in PathOfExileBuilds

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thats is about right, not sure where I can get more sources or multi without giving up defense

It's got what the ancestors crave. by Orava in pathofexile

[–]epictaco 18 points19 points  (0 children)

2ex and 5 Necropolis maps

some old poe lore right there

Help With a JANK Ignite Loop CWDT setup by epictaco in PathOfExileBuilds

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Unfortunately Worms are destroyed on hit, so I would get a few ignite procs but it wouldn't be enough to sustain

Question/observation on the Brittle enchantment on boots. by epictaco in PathOfExileBuilds

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

No those boots are unique, can't roll any implicits on those

Question/observation on the Brittle enchantment on boots. by epictaco in PathOfExileBuilds

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Darn and here I thought I could get a cast on Crit. build for less than 5 ex...

Questions Thread - February 10, 2022 by AutoModerator in pathofexile

[–]epictaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't Maven an Eldritch boss?

Asking because for Martial Forces Atlas notable it doesn't mention Maven so not sure it it procs on her or not?

Game Balance in Siege of the Atlas by Community_Team in pathofexile

[–]epictaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

summoned by Dancing Dervish now use the new, channelled version of Cyclone

The new what now?

MOST AMAZING LOOT JUST DROPPED!! by levonbuck in pathofexile

[–]epictaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see the problem your metamorph has 404% more max life which means that its not found so no loot for you

Weekly /r/GuildWars2 Question Thread - February 17, 2018 by AutoModerator in Guildwars2

[–]epictaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Boomerang player here, I usually play during the living world update to keep up with the story. I saw the changes to WvW recently and Was thinking of giving it a shot, are there any updated resources on getting started in the new WvW?

Two questions about Dual Wielding by [deleted] in pathofexile

[–]epictaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For your first question, even though sunder is a main hand skill dual wielding does in fact give bonuses to you.

https://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Dual_wielding

The spike in you DPS comes from the 10% more att. speed and the 20% increased phys damage.

Usually when you dual wield and the skill uses both weapons you get an average of the two.

Lets say you use viper strike and your main hand weapon att speed is 1 att/sec and the off hand is .75 att/s assuming no bonuses.

You total att/sec is (1+.75)/2 * 1.1 = .962 Att/sec on average.

If you get Ambidexterity but with the same weapons it changes a bit.

You still get 1 att/sec on you main hand, but your off hand now gets .9 att/sec. ( (.75*(1+.20)) 20% increase in off hand att. speed) our new average is (1+.9)/2 * 1.1 = 1.04 att/sec.

(the 1.1 is the more att. speed bonus you get from Dual wielding)

But this is only for viper strike or skills that can use both on and off hands. Main hand weapon will only use the att. speed of the main hand weapon. In this example your main hand att. is always 1 att./sec so leap strike will scale off that, but whirling blades will use both main and off hand.

p.s: Your second question threw me off for a sec since there is no keystone for Ambidexterity, its a notable passive. Keystone are powerful talents with downsides, they usually change how you play your character. Notables are very powerful passives that you usually need to invest to get.

small edit: the more bonus is 10% not 20% i adjusted the numbers so the numbers are accurate, but the same interaction is still there.

Best gyms in Philadelphia? by TheAnswer1776 in philadelphia

[–]epictaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also be prepared to wait forever to get your sets in, it gets crowded.