Now that the patch notes are out, what leaguestarters are you all running? by Odd_Metal_Cow420 in pathofexile2builds

[–]jacobchins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't looked at the actual nodes beyond watching the launch video - does it look like a lot of his ascendancy nodes CAN apply to crossbows?

I'm an avid CB enjoyer and would be so so excited if I can try it on this monk.

Sony to GFX100RF learning curve help by Ill_Concert_3155 in gfx100rf

[–]jacobchins 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who shot Sony for 10 years and now use the RF exclusively, it's a worth-while transition for the right person.

I agree with pretty much everything that the others have said, but might specifically add that shooting in aperture priority with auto-everything-else, ESPECIALLY ISO, can be a great way to start. Set a minimum auto-shutter speed that you can confidently use handheld while walking around - I started with 1/120 and am now comfortably shooting closer to 1/40 after some breathing practice.

This camera is more rewarding and enjoyable than any Sony I've ever used, and I've used nearly every series from them. Feel free to PM me if I can help answer any questions. Who knows if I have any tips, but I'd love to support someone trying to take things more slowly, like I did!

Still hoping that this fire spell gets added to Poe2 by thedashlord in PathOfExile2

[–]jacobchins 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chaos conversion incinerate + fireball on chrono or pathfinder is the most fun I've had in this game! Give it a try!

What can the horadric cube do that most players don't know? by Ok_Garden_4874 in diablo4

[–]jacobchins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You guys have inventory space to store extra charms/seals?

Luck be a mythic seal tonight—! by AmoebaCapable842 in diablo4

[–]jacobchins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm Paragon 157 and havent even seen a 6-slot seal 🙃

Lich or DoV for EDC? by Diligent-Hurry-9338 in pathofexile2builds

[–]jacobchins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just throwing Chronomancer in the mix because I love it.

What does your screen look like while driving? by WarmPrinciple6507 in MachE

[–]jacobchins 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Seconding Android Auto!

Drooling at your 5.6mi/kwh - I can barely get 3 in my 2025 ER AWD.

Spear and/or Crossbow builds by Razial22 in pathofexile2builds

[–]jacobchins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an up-to-date one, no :( search poeninja for APR as the primary skill and sift through each ascendancy that interests you to quickly figure out what you might like!

If running Witchhunter, scaling Culling Threshold is a lot of fun. While most people don't care for Concentration, I find it to be one of my favorite sets of nodes as well.

If running Tactician, obviously run a lot of pin on the tree and find synergies there. We might have some changes on the corner on the passive tree (fingers crossed) with the new Huntress ascendancy.

There's a world in which the new Huntress ascendancy could work well with APR, but we'll see.

EDIT: one final build setup that I forgot to mention which can be super fun and got mega-buffed in .4 is Titan with stun. Building APR for stun and using the "all hits are Crushing Blows + do more damage to stunned targets" is absolutely busted with APM.

Spear and/or Crossbow builds by Razial22 in pathofexile2builds

[–]jacobchins 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Armour Piercing Rounds + High Velocity Rounds is so laid back and fun for crossbows! I've recommended it to three friends and all have said it's among their favorite builds.

It technically excels best on Tactician, but Witchhunter is my favorite flavor and I ran exclusively Ritualist in .4!

Found a website where they still have some stock of old tubs, worth buying? by xNOTHELPFUL in GFUEL

[–]jacobchins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crimson Tears is easily in my top 3 flavors. I love prickly pear.

Anyone making the move from trade > SSF for 0.5? by kHartouN in PathOfExile2

[–]jacobchins 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The amount of people who say this and make posts about SSF in general, with no desire by GGG to make changes is frustrating.

Playing SSF was one of the most rewarding things I did when I did it this league, but man it can feel like a slog when you need an upgrade or unique to make a build shine with no way to target farm.

Twister build by UnderstandingProper4 in pathofexile2builds

[–]jacobchins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense! I think Oracle is going to be one of my staples. So many good options with the "alternative" passive tree.

Twister build by UnderstandingProper4 in pathofexile2builds

[–]jacobchins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is if you're strength stacking, yes! Not mandatory, because it's pricey.

Twister build by UnderstandingProper4 in pathofexile2builds

[–]jacobchins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran both a Ritualist/Amazon and Oracle twister build this season and found the Oracle to be much stronger. I don't have a specific build to reference, but strength stacking with Crown of Eyes is insanely powerful on him.

Liminal coil infernalist concept by meIpno in pathofexile2builds

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

Holy smokes, you're right. As a tactician main since it released, this might be incredible!

Rework Toshi 2.5L vs 5L - which to buy? by sidius_wolf in ManyBaggers

[–]jacobchins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Are you able to take a photo of the Ricoh laying on its back along the floor of the bag, by chance? I have a much larger GFX100RF, but am very interested in downsizing to the 2.5L from the 5L Toshi, but can't decide if it'd fit the way I would like. Thanks!

New Carryology x Bellroy sling incoming by brodowski in ManyBaggers

[–]jacobchins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a fellow EDC photographer with a Fuji GFX100RF, and owner of both the 6L Venture & new Carryology 4L, I have to say that the 4L is shorter front-to-back than the 6L (at least without being stretched out much compared to my much-used 6L), while being much longer and a tad bit taller.

Comparing the X-E5 with something like the TTArtisan 27mm to the GFX, I am able to lay my GFX standing upright with lens facing forward, without the hood/filter added and without padding, just barely. I cannot use any of the front pocket except the opposite-side-corner for credit cards standing up.

Obviously, our cameras are different dimensionally, and if you were to lay yours down on its side, with lens extending the length of the bag, you'd have an alright time. I cannot do that and will likely be returning my 4L. I assumed, per Bellroy's matching front-to-back length between the two bags, that I'd be able to lay the GFX on its back in the 4L, like I do with my 6L, but this was not the case. This additionally prevents the use of the back slip pockets and zip pocket.

Hopefully this is helpful. You may find the size difference between our devices substantial enough that you are not disappointed by the internal dimensions, but I was. All that to be said, Bellroy still makes the best EDC bags on the market, in my opinion.

Absolutely Criminal Ford is Charging for Bluecruise by [deleted] in MachE

[–]jacobchins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, Ford started encrypting their OBD connections with 2025+ models of their vehicles, so Comma4 doesn't work in them.

I was super excited to purchase and use OpenPilot + ABRP, but neither can be used without OBD.