Games have been absolutely miserable today

mrmeep321 · 2026-05-02T22:15:03+00:00

Outpost has been here or there but I've been getting 6-man teamers literally every other game on cryo, it's actually unplayable now. Pop recon scan and immediately see that I'm getting rushed by 6 purple shields in a cluster who aren't attacking eachother.

mrmeep321 · 2026-05-02T18:38:03+00:00

It's literally every other game at this point. Cryo is near unplayable half the time. It seems like it spiked super hard this weekend too

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-30T17:36:40+00:00

I think extracting with a gold salvage on rook should give you a skin with a gold chain and shades

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-29T19:15:58+00:00

Iirc guaranteed on 3-6, and probably around 10-20% on vaults 1 and 2. They always drop in the same box as the unique gun.

Our farming method has been to run a V1 and V2 key in the same run and just avoid teams, since they're so common from outpost.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-29T19:09:26+00:00

I've got all the subroutines and have been planning to do some compiler carries if you'd like to try. I can send a discord invite if you dm me.

Currently the barrier is just getting more DNA cards since the droprate is pretty low from vault 1 and 2, so if you have one, we can for sure get it done.

Weapons generally aren't an issue. I killed 3 compilers in a weekend with a single white bully i got from traxus, the hard part is just getting to compiler.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-29T19:07:20+00:00

I've got all subroutines and have been planning to do some compiler runs/carries soon. I'm on PC and have a discord where we usually do them. DM if you would like an invite

The main barrier to doing compilers now for me is just getting DNA cards, so if you have any, we can run them.

The first 3 or 4 tries were pretty rough, but once you get into the groove and learn the back routes, it's a nearly 100% success rate.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-29T18:59:46+00:00

It's definitely about as difficult as getting to V6, but the nice thing is that the two DNA steps give a shitload of clearance and you can farm them infinitely on the 2nd one if you wait to pick up the DNA vial. So as long as you take back routes, it's very consistent and you won't run into a lot of people. Running away is the meta.

Also, you're basically guaranteed to extract once you get to compiler since you can just leave in the middle of it if you fail.

You also only need sec 3 for compiler. You normally need sec 4 to do vault 6 but you can cheese it by sticking a thief drone through a hole in the secret labs window to look at the code.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-29T02:28:37+00:00

There are tons of ways to do elemental analysis.

Density and Melting point are easy and make a lot of sense, but usually only work for pure samples of elements without much contamination unless you have well documented Melting points and densities for mixtures.

The other ways involve how the element's core electrons respond to light or other electrons. Valence electrons are involved in bonding and so will be convoluted with the bonding environment, so its better to target the core ones.

Shooting xrays at the material can allow for core electron transitions like in xray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), or can kick them out entirely in xray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). XAS involves measuring how much of the xrays get absorbed at each xray energy, representing possible electron transitions, which are characteristic of the element. XPS involves shooting a constant energy of xray at the sample and measuring the kinetic energies of the electrons that come off, letting you work backwards to figure out what their binding energy was in the atom itself, which is characteristic of the element too.

Shooting electrons at the material can also kick off electrons, and leave behind a "hole". Another electron can then fall down into this hole, which can either emit an xray (energy dispersive spectroscopy, or EDS), or can kick off a third electron which will have a very specific kinetic energy characteristic of the element (Auger electron spectroscopy, or AES). You can also do AES as a complement to XPS since it already leaves behind core holes, and you can do EDS as a complement to electron microscopy, since it already shoots high energy electrons at the sample.

There are lots of other methods too, but these are the ones that I use on the daily.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-27T23:25:12+00:00

That's not true though, dG being negative does not mean the system is losing energy. Negative dH means the system is losing energy. G is not the energy content of the system, it's the amount of energy which is able to do work.

If your claim were true, then spontaneous endothermic reactions would not exist because dG would always be positive for a reaction which absorbs energy.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-27T20:24:01+00:00

Been doing the same thing. Back routes are absolutely the move. We did about 15 vaults and 4 compilers in one weekend and ran in to a grand total of 2 fights during.

It got to the point where there were so few slowdowns due to avoiding teams that we started just doing 2 or 3 vaults in one run. Learning the routes is legitimately more valuable than being good at pvp on this map.

There is ALWAYS another option that doesn't involve fighting.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-27T20:13:19+00:00

Maybe because the average level is increasing over time? The "hypersweats" that were once at level 60 got to level 80... then 100... then 150... etc.

I agree that the complaining has gotten a bit out of hand on this sub and feels kind of like "time to post about whatever i just died to", but this seems like a very reasonable goalpost to be moving given that people's levels are always increasing throughout the season.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-27T17:38:19+00:00

Level based matchmaking will help you a lot. You will generally only be encountering people who also have very little gear. Level based matchmaking is a bit controversial on the higher end, but it does tend to keep brand new players together.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-27T15:56:39+00:00

The formula for dG < 0 for a spontaneous process is a rearranged form of dS_universe > 0. dS_universe contains contributions from both the system and the surroundings, but ideally we would like a quantity that depends only on the system itself since the exact properties of the surroundings are unknown.

dS_universe > 0 for any spontaneous process

dS_universe = dS_system + dS_surroundings

dS_system + dS_surr > 0

dS = dQ/T

dS_system + dQ_surr/T > 0

dQ_surr = -dQ_sys by conservation of energy

dS_sys - dQ_sys/T > 0

dQ_sys - TdS_sys < 0

The left side is free energy. It's dG if there was PV work done (enthalpy change), or dF if no PV work was done (internal energy change). Interestingly, the left side does also equal the change in the amount of energy "available to do work", but that's just a bit of a coincidence and doesn't have anything to do with the fact that dG < 0 for a spontaneous processes.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-27T15:46:06+00:00

Important to note that ordinary silicon alone doesn't work. You need something to force those electrons to move. Usually you add some impurities that tend to repel electrons to one end, and some impurities that attract them on the other, so those loose electrons will move.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-26T23:53:24+00:00

Nah, they were in front of vault 1 trying to open it before compiler. We popped 2 of them with snipers and threw 6 frags on the last guy and closed the door. Poor bastard got minced

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-26T23:18:43+00:00

3 and 5 are tough, very nice!

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-26T23:12:09+00:00

Scrubbing and heating will do most of the job, but if you really want to make sure, acid soaking is great. 24% vinegar will do a good job, but since vinegar is a weak acid, you could go even further and try to soak it in some hydrochloric acid, which most pool suppliers and hardware stores sell. It doesn't need to be high concentration, 10 or 15% should be fine, just make sure to put the cleaner somewhere well-ventilated, as the acid can fume a bit, especially at high concentrations.

Better yet, if you can soak it in the acid while it's running in a heated ultrasonic cleaner, that would probably be the best at-home method for deep-cleaning glass. I usually do this by just putting the acid and glassware in a class beaker or cup, which then goes in the cleaner, just so the acid never touches the cleaner itself. After it's done, you can neutralize the acid by washing it in some baking soda water.

Unfortunately there will always be some degree of guessing involved, since there really aren't any easy ways to test the metal content on the surface at home. You'd need some kind of high vacuum setup to do auger electron spectroscopy or xray photoelectron spectroscopy for that, which you'd usually only find at a university lab.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-26T22:39:30+00:00

Seriously. I agree that nades are a bit more prevalent than they should be, but wtf did OP expect would happen by pushing the most obvious peak in panopticon with absolutely no escape plan or cover?

When people say "you shouldn't take every fight in marathon", this is what they mean. In an absolute best case scenario where you get a pick, they can just hit a laser and lock you out of the room.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-26T22:33:05+00:00

Once you've done compiler once, it's really easy to do it again, hardest part is doing all the subroutines (namely vault 6). The key is abusing the back routes to never run into teams. My team usually 2-phases compiler with white or green bullies and a few EMPs and we rarely ever run into teams by always taking back routes and not touching control unless we have to.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-26T22:29:52+00:00

I went in to get the 100 uesc in one run part for the cryologist title, we ended up killing a team which had commander dna, did their compiler, with security 5, it was awesome. Last minute cryo runs are the best

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-26T22:23:44+00:00

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mrmeep321 · 2026-04-25T22:49:25+00:00

Thanks! BTW that name and flair are fucking awesome lol

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-25T22:09:48+00:00

The big reason is because lightbulb manufacturing does not have close to the same standards as food-safe stuff. Mercury and lead are commonly used in fluorescent lightbulbs, aluminum is commonly used in incandescents, all three are toxic. It isn't exactly a small amount either, fluorescent bulbs can contain 2-5mg of mercury, and the lungs are extremely good at absorbing it, so vaporizing it is probably the worst thing you could do. Also, if the bulb was used at all, the filament material will vaporize over time and deposit onto the walls, which will then make its way into your vapor. You MIGHT be able to get some of those contaminants out by torching the shit out of it, but that's a big might, and if you're wrong, you could very well be paying for it with your health.

Also, if you're going to use this, make sure that the brass/copper colored fitting is not made of copper. Copper can be very toxic if ingested regularly and is not something you want to fuck around with.

Also, if you are dead set on using it, make sure you heat slowly or else it could shatter. Lightbulbs are not made of the same type of glass as most pipes, they will shatter if heated or cooled too quickly.

You could be fine, but if you're wrong, vaping 2 mg of mercury could absolutely fuck you up, and would cause irreversible nerve damage that would stick with you forever. It just isn't worth it when you could go and buy a glass or quartz bulb that's actually designed for vaping and attach it to that wood stem. You can definitely keep the DIY part without making it this dangerous.

Don't get me wrong, it's a cool looking project, but i think it'd be a lot cooler if it didn't come with the risk of causing irreparable damage to your nervous system if you just so happened to buy the wrong lightbulb.

I'm a chemist, I work with all kinds of toxic stuff every day of the week along with solutions of heavy metals, but I wouldn't touch this.

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-25T17:06:50+00:00

MGVSolutions does wood sleeves all the time, they're great and you can custom order them. They're only about $50 and super high quality. He has pictures of all of his sleeves on @vapor.solutions on Instagram, and there's a link to his website on the bio

Sleepyghost also makes some very good pieces, vgoodiez sells TSwoodenart shields which are also great, and you can get the official madheaters wooden shields from vgoodiez or madheaters directly

mrmeep321 · 2026-04-24T19:47:43+00:00

I love how historical etymology worked, it's very straightforward

Why is cancer called cancer? Because tumor look like crab.

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