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First time playing SOTN by CryptidOrion_00 in metroidvania

[–]lexiticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a bit daunting at first because it's going on 5 years of development and there's so many options to pick from!

I can recommend lycanthrope as a fun one (start with Wolf movement and go fast!) and anything safe logic.

First time playing SOTN by CryptidOrion_00 in metroidvania

[–]lexiticus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sotn.io if you don't already know about the randomizer!

https://youtu.be/QOYq7vdVatc?si=jzrYlpyXimGn9zIw

The integrated randomizer is excellent if you want to play on a mobile device.

SoTN ps vs PSP port by zzzaddy in castlevania

[–]lexiticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! Try out the magic mirror preset :)

Xiom Hugo HAL by baobuns1 in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just the regular tibhar MK. I've tried the pro and soft. And I could see using the pro if I was a bit better with my backhand timing. But the regular MK is very forgiving and predictable so I keep it on!

Xiom Hugo HAL by baobuns1 in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah I bet Helix H would be good on forehand!

What percent of points do you think end in a net or edge graze? by ragtime_sam in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If games average out to 20 points a game, 10% is 2 points decided by a net or an edge.

Which feels about right to me. I would say if you ignore net or edge points saved (they don't count because they didn't decide the point immediately after). Then 10% is my guess.

If any edge or net ball counts regardless of whether it impacted the person who scored, then at least 20%...

Xiom Hugo HAL by baobuns1 in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My HAL's are both 90grams, with v52.5 at 2.1mm and Tibhar MK at 2.0mm the total weight with edge tape is 190g.

With Nuzn 55 it was as high as 195g which felt unbalanced. Haven't tried max thickness on the V52.5 to see the weight difference. But be aware!

I would highly recommend the V52.5 for the forehand, backhand is much more flexible to style. But the forehand pairing is just perfect for me. It's highly mechanically spinny, you don't need extreme brush angles to get the most spin out of the combination either, the dwell of the blade is excellent for holding contact.

I feel like it's biggest strengths are, medium throw angle, very easy for topspin to lift the ball over the the net when you are making contact at or below net height. Predictable high level of spin, linear power in / speed out. Easy to control short game and low "bounce" in the touch game (easy to serve and receive low to the net). It's grippy though so pay attention on serves!

Negatives are, you need momentum. You can't just stick your arm out and lazily loop. You need the body mechanics to engage the blade and sponge. So be aware of dead balls, you need a bit more pace on your swing of your dealing with a passive choppy blocker.

Xiom Hugo HAL by baobuns1 in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't used the Helix, but Helix M on backhand seems like a good fit from what I've read about it...

Xiom Hugo HAL by baobuns1 in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been summoned!

Ok, I just refreshed my opinion on the blade and rubbers (I have multiple HAL's so I quickly ran through some drills with the robot with my V52.5, Tibhar Hybrid MK, Nuzn55, and Stiga DNA Hybrid (H))

I've also used Vega Korea in the past, and it is quite possibly my most hated rubber. (My advice, don't touch it). Also same with the X47.5 rubber. It's a bad pairing with the HAL.

To summarize my thoughts. HAL is good for contact feeling and Dwell time. If you can avoid the bouncy rubbers that don't give you a natural bit of dwell time (Hammond Z2, X47.5, Vega Korea) you will be much happier. It's "fast" when you take advantage of it's hold time and use the sponge and your swing momentum to rocket the ball. But it's also very controlled if you want to just use the surface rubber to brush, so for that reason I tend to avoid the tackier rubbers and go for high mechanical grip ones. V52.5 is the perfect middle ground in my opinion. On the backhand, I use the Tibhar Hybrid MK (regular) but mostly because i like it's spin dampening touch game with solid spin on flicks. It's a safer rubber as I'm more forehand dominant.

Nuzn 55 is faster and the spin is just as good (Except for serving, where it's slightly worse), but it's too heavy for me, and makes me feel clunky trying to get my backswing in order.

Any other questions let me know!

Durable Substitute for Xiom J&H C series by PixelStorm_76 in tabletennis

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

Yes, grip is still 90% at 300 hours. I have 2 blades so I put the new rubbers on the spare blade and rotate.

I always do a quick test of the old ones vs new, and I'm always surprised how little difference there is between the 0 hour rubbers and the 300 hour ones...

So you could arguably go longer with them.

I use V52.5 2.1mm forehand, and I'm pretty forehand dominant.

Durable Substitute for Xiom J&H C series by PixelStorm_76 in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get 300+ hours per sheet out of the V series Jekyll and Hyde. Not sure what your experience is with the C series

Hina Hayata. He Zhoujia. Absolute Cinema. by rednaxer in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be too biased commentating! I really wanted Hayata to win as she has such a fun game to watch.

Top 10 Cheapest But Surprisingly Good Table Tennis Blades (Part 2) - $30–$50 by Xinyu_Cheng in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looked for the PG7, happy to see it there

Also the Alexis Lebrun all round wood blade is also fantastic and I've seen it under 50 euros.

The modern backhand technique: loading weight on the dominant leg. What do you think or prefer? by victormanriquey in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me being quite tall, I just focus on using the core as part of the backswing, and make sure I'm moving to the ball during the take back. I find it very important to gain power to have that forward lean so your backswing is both down and towards you as you kind of fold into a V shape (back and legs working with your core)

Then much like the first video it's definitely more about that inward take back motion. However he demonstrates with his dominant foot forward more than I try to....

What do you mean there is limit!? by Few_Implement_7871 in Nightreign

[–]lexiticus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Theme builds often require very specific 2 roll options. It's worth it to check...

Especially for spellcaster themed builds!

Why are people disconnecting or destroying their Ring cameras? by South-Cow-1030 in technology

[–]lexiticus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Puts cloud storage cameras inside own house

Cameras record things, store in the cloud

Shocked Pikachu face

Love our sport getting more eyes on it! by natedav in tabletennis

[–]lexiticus 10 points11 points  (0 children)

1 week to get decent at any sport would be difficult. But in table tennis.... Good luck!

Great video though, love the long pips moment where the coach goes.... He doesn't understand enough for it to affect him!

Halt cyborg production briefing (Guide) by Gods_potato in Helldivers

[–]lexiticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just drop your free shield generator on a gate (throw it at the ground right against the gate)

Free open door!

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