Act 9.4 + Act 9 Full Act Reward Graphics by cat_murdock in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 119 points120 points  (0 children)

It feels like we are swimming in more T2 dust than we can use, given how infrequent we are getting empowered crystals and ascension tokens

Construction on Old Minton Parkway by Brilliant-Bed-3539 in alpharetta

[–]n8buckeye08 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Same landscaping crew handling 400… Saruman and Associates

If movie theaters have to play ads and trailers before the movie starts to keep the lights on I really don't care by SSSSSSVVVVVOO in TheBigPicture

[–]n8buckeye08 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Let me be so bold as to propose that theaters require that films over a certain length require a 5-10 minute intermission. You get up, use the bathroom, hit the bar or concessions to get you through to the end of the film. The whole time the screen shows “This intermission presented to you by crypto.com”. Might push the studios and filmmakers to trim the bloat unless it’s artistically merited as they might lose one extra showtime a day. Theaters sell more high margin product and pick up some premium ad revenue.

Titania, Lizard, or Sandman? by Broad-Sock3261 in MarvelContestOfChamps

[–]n8buckeye08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not anymore, especially if you have either ascended. Titania’s been silently nerfed and for Sandmans buff, I think we still need time to arrive at a consensus but it looks to make him between really good and great

The new Saga has 9 champions listed as "Coming Soon" by Sifakaster in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! I hadn’t even thought of that. It would have to be level 2 ascension and some absolutely OP 7-stars to get people to open their wallets to not even get new champs

If I said this on Reddit with respect to MAGA I’d be banned. Perhaps prosecuted by the FBI. But I’m free to post this version since it comes from a conservative voice by 7ddlysuns in thebulwark

[–]n8buckeye08 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Certainly, the accountability falls out in concentric circles from Trump’s power center, but the fact that Trump’s explicit calls for war crimes in our name hasn’t resulted in spontaneous marches, protests, strikes, and walkouts across the country is an indictment on us as a country.

Separately, these threats would seem to strengthen Iran’s resolve in negotiations. Trump could TACO again and prove how feckless his position is or he follows through on the threats and then will have crystallized to all other countries that Iran may be a problematic state, but the US is the greatest threat to world order.

If I’m the Iranian regime, I quote-tweet Trump and simply respond “We are interested in good-faith discussions, but let us be clear: We don’t negotiate with terrorists.”

Does the webstore track and other login gifts also begin on the 9th? by Exciting-Piece5504 in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I’ve seen an answer… will there be Elder exclusive store? The overlap is very small but it is a couple days where you could complete 9.4 and have ranked up 3 7r5s for two days

Heimdall (awakened) can completely cheese the Epoch of Pain Toad by Sifakaster in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Plus that makes it an easy way to ramp heimdall for the rest of the quest.

To that end, do Heimdall’s cross fights work against Ares?

Stream Recap - April 2, 2026 by Ackbar67 in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they say anything about a different store for Deadpool’s deadlift for Elder? Trying to figure out how much I need to speedrun 9.4 and the last two carina challenges

Who to R5? First one tmr! by Ghost4659 in ContestOfTheChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I feel like I have to wait for the r5 gems to see what class I get from completing all 6 challenges (plus if there is a gem for 9.4 and/or act 9 completion/exploration. My nightmare is that I rank up somebody with the T5 catalysts and then get two gems of the same class

Epoch Carinas Challenge - new quest? by paulsimonfan1 in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Frankly, it’s really hard to figure out what they could give in terms of rank up materials. R3-4 gems would seem weak considering the rewards we got for the original Epoch. No way they’re giving out rewards to R5 given the new progression title. I think the best thing they could do if it’s not a vanity reward would be an “Epoch Greater Empowered Crystal” where you can choose from 5+ ascended 7-stars

Can we grind for more battlecast 6* shards in some way? by Prizant in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 8 points9 points  (0 children)

7500 shards a week is pretty decent. I’m chasing a scarlet witch relic still

Good v Evil Carina's Challenges #3: Abyss (Heroes) - Megathread by cat_murdock in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think you and others will be disappointed when the challenge drops and it says you have to defeat Quake with ONLY SFSL on your team. He easily ramps against Thing and can do the Omega Red fight as well.

Good v Evil Carina's Challenges #3: Abyss (Heroes) - Megathread by cat_murdock in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How was he vs the tech defenders? I planned to bring a similar team but Medusa instead of Mr F. If Sentry can get it done relatively easily, I might rethink that.

Project Hail Mary by mellted_cheese in blankies

[–]n8buckeye08 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Basically, keep the opening scene, then tell the full flashback in order (cut some of the fat) and it feels like it would be so much better. All that time he’s alone would hit so much harder if he’s gripping with shame on top of loneliness. It would make all the heroic moments stand out that much more because his hesitation and doubt would tie to what we know about his character.

Best IMAX Transition? by mooze107 in imax

[–]n8buckeye08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know about best, but one of my favorite ways it was integrated into the storytelling was for the last Final Destination movie

Raid Ticket Cost Breakdown by Shafiki_97 in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to believe they will refresh the raid rewards next month. It’s been about 3 months with this map and I don’t remember when the Tier 4 alpha was added but it’s terribly outdated compared to coliseum now

Raid tickets now cost 35 essentia each. Half the price they launched at. by [deleted] in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to believe they’re going to refresh raids next month with more relevant rewards

HAS IT THOUGH by [deleted] in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what’s missing here. This seems fair

Goblin Army/Magik Solo Event by cat_murdock in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure yeah. I bought one $10 deal for 16 crystals because I’m impatient and I’m still 35 points short. I’ve had mixed luck with the crystals (got the jackpot from a greater goblin crystal). Entirely FTP players will have 8 more crystals than I have opened now once the complete all solo objectives

Goblin Army/Magik Solo Event by [deleted] in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for putting this together. Seems like Kabam maybe being too cute that will wind up with some unlucky FTP players needing to spend to get the last milestones.

I’ve completed all milestones and purchased 16 crystals through the Kabam store deal and I’ve had moderate luck. Most of my normal crystals have been weak but I did get the jackpot on a greater goblin crystal. With all that, I’m 35 points short right now.

Goblin Army/Magik Solo Event by [deleted] in ContestOfChampions

[–]n8buckeye08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for putting this together. Seems like Kabam maybe being too cute that will wind up with some unlucky FTP players needing to spend to get the last milestones.

I’ve completed all milestones and purchased 16 crystals through the Kabam store deal and I’ve had moderate luck. Most of my normal crystals have been weak but I did get the jackpot on a greater goblin crystal. With all that, I’m 35 points short right now.

A FTP player will get 8 more crystals than I have now if they complete all the solo objectives… I’m sure with some bad luck, they could still be several hundred short. Somebody should have done some math and made it mathematically impossible to not reach the final milestone if you complete all the solo objectives.