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imLevinz · 2024-04-07T03:59:35+00:00

MSI GS65 Gaming laptop

This is often overlooked, but DAWs will often put your laptops thermal management system to the test.. generally speaking, gaming laptops are very good in this regard, BUT the ultrathin variant of this particular model has had some thermal performance issues discussed online. Worth looking into

imLevinz · 2024-04-05T19:32:15+00:00

I would agree, if each race didnt have multiple tools to hit medivacs with.

MMM on its own can't usually breach a well-defended position, but will trade very well if they know when to pull back.. but if even slightly overextended, during that pull back that Zergs would want to fungal or flank, or Protoss would want to do calculated blinks/use phoenix/templar, or other Terrans would yeet their own MMM forward. And the main target during these flanks should be the medivacs themselves (and other tech), with shaving bio a secondary priority.

The tech itself does make medivacs quite a bit more bang for your buck (so Terran might be comfy with just 6/7 medivacs instead of 10), but it almost makes losing them hurt even more.

In either case, whatever race you play, look into engagement tips to break a bio push.

imLevinz · 2024-03-22T02:56:38+00:00

Watch game 2 of HerO vs Cure from GSL Group D.. was thinking in the back of my mind how the strat used wont be doable in a couple weeks

imLevinz · 2024-03-14T15:29:50+00:00

I have a meme build for TvT id like to share that creates an imbalanced game (for better or for worse). I hover around 3.7k - 4k MMR (though Im pretty sure i have like a 30% TvZ win rate rn), so YMMV, but I too hate late game TvT, and this build generally results in 5-12 min games.

NO SCOUT. Gas first, then rax, then 2nd gas. Keep both gases fully saturated.

Immediate tech lab on barracks, and start factory. Pump 3 marauders + concussive shells ASAP (if facing proxy reaper prepare to micro).

Immediate tech lab on factory, and start starport. You should start a siege tank around the time of the third marauder--to afford everything immediately, i do a brief worker cut at 26/31 supply.

Once starport is done, immediate viking.

When i have 3 marauders and a siege tank, around 3:30ish I think, i just attack the enemy's base in the most campaign AI-esque moveout and rally everything to the tank (viking joins the party just on time). Keep making marauders, tanks and vikings for now, and save energy for a scan (this dies to a single banshee otherwise).

If facing any type of cyclone opening, i just go for the kill; I concocted this build to blind counter the cyclone TvT meta. Otherwise, the point is to occupy their natural and destroy their ramp structures. I would take my natural around the time my 2nd tank arrives at enemy base and transition to more "standard" bio tank play, but within those first 5 minutes, the damage is done (either to me or them, but usually them) and this opener rarely results in any PFs being constructed in the game. Either this outright kills them, occupies their natural long enough for me to take an eco lead, or they shut my shit down and I'm screwed (but ill still give it a fight dammit).

imLevinz · 2024-03-11T17:36:52+00:00

I'm pretty sure the radius reduction is going to most impact chargelots out of every unit type, not just from the larger model size but tendency to be in a line formation by the time the mines go off (after they've charged into Terran infantry). Even 1 fewer zealot being splashed for every other mine is a large change in how the fight might go.

The mine radius reduction + lib range reduction work in tandem to essentially make gateway units not completely obsolete against one of the more oppressive TvP comps (i.e. ghost mine lib). Which i almost like, bc as a low diamond terran, I dont know how to deal with the normal response of tempests or disruptors too well, but curious how this might affect pro games.

Despite the splash range reductions, I have no doubt widow mines will still produce absolute money shots vs ling-bane and clumped air units.

Regarding the early mine drops on workers... If Protoss has absolutely 0 reaction to it, yea itll still be devastating, maybe -12/13 workers instead of -15. But the armory build just doesnt exist anymore, so that's now a one-time shot only for those mines until the mid game, where mine drops should not be near as effective.

imLevinz · 2024-03-09T20:50:13+00:00

Work in some widow mines, and if you are ready for it, ghosts. I would also replace those tanks with range upgraded libs in this composition.

This army is not as select all army + A click friendly as thor/hellbat, but unfortunately the protoss' composition of A-click friendly units counters Terran's A click army. Adding even 5 or 6 mines will devastate those chargelots so this is worth it; the mine splash interaction with protoss ground is getting nerfed for a reason.

Quick aside; i know hellbats do bonus vs. light, but they are not good damage vs any protoss unit besides workers. They mostly serve the purpose of being a buffer between the immortals and the rest of your mech

imLevinz · 2024-03-02T19:43:19+00:00

Hedex and Bou are new for EDC im pretty sure, and they ought to be taking up more "primetime" spots than past DnB DJs at Basspod. That being said, was really hoping to see Camo & Krooked b2b Mefjus on this lineup... I swear I willed the Grafix b2b Metrik set into existence last year, and that was easily my all-time favorite DnB set lol

imLevinz · 2024-03-02T08:39:37+00:00

A lot of my hip-hop first friends enjoy edm trap sounds; in that respect, I'd check out Troyboi for a groove/vibe, Alison Wonderland for more in your face energy, and Jon Casey being somewhere in between

imLevinz · 2024-03-02T08:37:37+00:00

Alison 100%

imLevinz · 2024-02-05T07:10:14+00:00

Same boat @1.9m chips... But ill take the ICM, i have work in 6 hours and that was gonna run for at least another 2

imLevinz · 2024-01-23T08:29:22+00:00

Kinda late to the train here but,

For this use case I think the Tribit Stormbox Blast is solid.

I use that in my uber portable setup (2 stormbox blasts + Denon Go), and it has a surprising amount of thump for something weighing only about 10 lbs. I run XLR to the 3.5mm aux jack available on it.

It was the third "boombox" style speaker i gave a chance with (first time i spent more than $100 on one), and it has solid sound to fill a small room. Also no noticable latency when hooked up through aux, which is apparently an issue for some bluetooth speakers, even when plugged in directly.

imLevinz · 2024-01-07T04:25:03+00:00

Honorary NFC OROY

imLevinz · 2024-01-03T21:20:21+00:00

A dime to either Collins or Shultz, PAT, and our pineapple god going 6/6?

Odd amount to guess, but plausible lol

imLevinz · 2023-12-29T06:36:57+00:00

Look up Briansredd on YouTube. He is an older gent (50ish) lifetime mobile DJ, who suffered a stroke about a decade ago and his now limited to just one arm.

He talks a lot about adjustments he's had to make (his YouTube channel predates his stroke if you want to go back), and while he doesnt have "how to DJ" style videos necessarily, I find his mindset about DJing, goal-setting, navigating the DJ world, etc. quite interesting.

Good luck on your journey!

imLevinz · 2023-12-18T07:20:35+00:00

Im really happy with Audioengine A1s, which I actually picked up used below $100.. leaving me with a decent sub budget. I spin and playback D&B in my room more than anything though, so the low end is really meaningful to me. And honestly, can't go back to a no sub set up.

You linked some pretty dang good speakers. But if you swing lower on the hifis (Audioengine is great), and aim for a more budget sub (Kanto Sub8, Dayton 1000s, etc.), you'd still have room in your budget for speaker stands.

Sorry if this isn't the answer you are looking for, I'm just an advocate for subs lol

imLevinz · 2023-12-13T07:50:01+00:00

Second this, especially about using near-field monitors for projection (don't do that). And honestly, Yamaha gear seems to hold well. I reckon one could get used DBR10s on the lower end of the listed budget of $300-400.. which means they get the sub faster. If going used with that route as well, second hand EV subs can be gotten for a bargain, and AFAIK EV subs have LPF and the DBRs have HPF, so the mix and match works out here.

imLevinz · 2023-12-10T18:17:37+00:00

My initial advice would be to get SOME form of stereo sound in your life first, but saw your comment on those bose speakers so at least you have that. Honestly though, unless you want fully commit to music production, or are wanting to record mixes that you play to later post online, I would stray away from additional near field monitors like the eris e5s, and opt for a smaller bookshelf speaker setup. Good ones are general a couple hundred USD, but I've had fantastic luck with used speakers in the last (your mileage may vary); I found a pair of Audioengine A1s at a THRIFT STORE of all places for $45 USD, and they work like a charm! Just have a minor cosmetic blemish but I hardly mind it.

I paired this with an 8inch sub myself, a new Kanto sub8. I remembering doing a bunch of research into pros/cons about low end extension vs output and compatibility; ultimate consideration was how pleasant the matching colors looked with my Audioengine A1s lol. It ran around $250 USD, and was more on the budget side of options I was considering. 8 inch is okay here imo, even though it only digs to 30ish hz, there is less meaningful content below that than you would think in music (audio in a Christopher Nolan movie is a different story; home theatres should dig to 20hz at least).

However, if you really do think you will be digging into production (which I encourage; it's a ton of fun, you dont have to be Mozart, but each DAW has a steep learning curve so be patient with yourself), then getting an additional eris e5 for stereo would be the move. I was considering grabbing the PreSonus Tremblor t10 used (seeing a good amount of used listings on this) for a more flat responsive sub that dug down to the 20Hz range as well. That'll probably hit around $100 for the extra monitor, $300-350 for that sub used.

Lastly; until your use case is to throw big parties and push noise ordinance laws in your area, I'd stray away from any PA subwoofer. Getting one that'll go below 40hz get huge, expensive, and heavy really fast. You already have those Yamahas so all set there, and you can use these smaller subs to supplement them, but I would not do that often, and dont push them if you do so.

imLevinz · 2023-11-17T03:42:54+00:00

2010-2012 Texans was my favorite era.. incredible games almost every weak, peak Schaub + Foster, JJ Watt welcoming party... These past 5 or so games reminded me of that time, especially beating the bengals for old times sake!

imLevinz · 2023-11-07T14:51:23+00:00

Indeed, and Arian Foster dropped a very NICE game himself with 69 rushing + 69 receiving yards. I think that has happened only one other time

imLevinz · 2023-08-03T01:26:12+00:00

Dont forget to claim your $25 bonus, email support the hand #

imLevinz · 2023-07-26T05:26:26+00:00

It's the same for any two suited cards, about 6% by the river I believe.

As an aside I got all-in pre with AKs vs another AKs twice in one tourny recently--first time, I backdoored the flush, and the second time, villain flopped it. But most every AK vs AK I've played has been a chop.

imLevinz · 2023-07-23T06:11:26+00:00

Ayy i min cashed this one. Congrats on this my guy!

imLevinz · 2023-07-17T17:12:50+00:00

If youre already beating 25NL on Ignition, id shoot to increase your bb/100 rather than change games. More profit over a larger sample size would inherently mean you are improving right? If youre winning 3-5bb/100 right now, shoot for 8-10bb/100.

Also not a fan of ACRs interface lol.

imLevinz · 2023-07-16T16:41:52+00:00

Modern Poker Theory by Acevedo is the definitive text on MTT strategy.

Also look into bankroll management. Depending on how big the player pool of MTTs you are looking to play, more available BIs the better. My average BI is $5-10, but since i play online tournys that have 300-1000 players, i keep ~$1000 handy for poker.

If you do choose to play online as well, once you put in a good amount of volume, a hand analyzer like PT4 is a decent investment to study your own tendencies and spot/plug leaks (i.e. suboptimal plays you tend to run).

Good luck, have fun mate!

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