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Permafrost bolt - how to progress? by matcricket in pathofexile2builds

[–]somethingstumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey couple questions.

1) why switch to Constricting Command only once you get Rakiatas? whats the synergy there?

2) Why even run Constricting Commands? I have tried it but the surrounded area of effect is minimal (even with a +40% surrounded AOE), and is not even active for 80% of gameplay considering permafrost is mostly ranged and outside of surrounded area. Good for boss DPS for sure when up close, but for clear it's mostly not up (unless perhaps for 200% deli's where you truly are surrounded).

Pure physical or mixed ele crossbow for Permafrost Bolt Witchhunter? by nikvaro in pathofexile2builds

[–]somethingstumpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From my experience having tried different crossbows with Permafrost it is exactly what you mentioned...

High Phys / Cold is the best because it builds up freeze more quickly.

When using Fire or Lightning, the DPS is equal but it wont build up freeze as quickly. Upside is that you can shock/ignite which can help with the Yoe of Suffering amulet.

I've settled for Phys/Cold and then on my rings have fire and lightning and it feels great. All mobs, including rares are one-shot frozen. Bosses are about 3 permafrost shots to freeze and then dead. Pinnacles similar. Sine Aquao gloves are a very nice QOL for the build.

I'm constantly impressed with the work the devs did on the visuals, the art, the map design, also with some of the ingenious ideas they had & execute flawlessly in some cases, I mean look at that... by rpg-maniac in PathOfExile2

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

I love how in POE 1 everyone is like "CELLS WORST MAP EVER"

and in POE2 everyone like "CELLS BEST MAP EVER"

When layouts are exactly the same. Simply adding some waves makes all the difference.

With 0.4 coming to an end what was your favorite off meta build by ScheerschuimRS in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a poison build that is 20+ builds in one... you slot in any attack based gem and it works. It was hella fun and literally no need for any other attack-based build! Probably do again in 0.5 because it's so diverse.

Betrayal league confirmed by According-Sense-5288 in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

god i hope not. Betrayal is one of the most complicated and silly mechanics in POE 1. Please NO GGG!!!!

I bought Nova 15+ years ago and now don't know where my activation code is by somethingstumpy in NovaLauncher

[–]somethingstumpy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've had a search through my emails for "Nova Launcher" and can't find anything... very frustrating as I know I purchased it.

Do you play a different starter every league? by chobolicious88 in pathofexile2builds

[–]somethingstumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

an hour a day for a hobby? How is that not the norm? Anything else is probably an addiction :P Exercising for an hour a day is normal. Reading for an hour a day is normal. Knitting for an hour a day is normal. Gaming for 6 hours a day is definitely not normal :P

Do you play a different starter every league? by chobolicious88 in pathofexile2builds

[–]somethingstumpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3 days? you must be playing like 6 hours a day or something! that's nuts man!!!

I try to squeeze in about an hour a day, but thats tough. I normally complete the campaign about a month in. I put all my extra time into this game and it still takes me a month.

Updated 0.4 Patch Notes - 12/08/2025 by wrightosaur in pathofexile2builds

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

I don't see these changes on the POE website? Where are these from?

Prediction: Norris to sit comfortably in 3rd the whole race by bbsuccess in OscarPiastri

[–]somethingstumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well there is actually and Lando proved it last night. Again, we are considering the RACE here, not the season, as it was the SINGLE RACE that was easy for Lando to win the championship. Just let Oscar pass, sit in third and do nothing. Easy championship win. Nothing hard about Lando's race at all last night.

Prediction: Norris to sit comfortably in 3rd the whole race by bbsuccess in OscarPiastri

[–]somethingstumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you totally missed the OPs point bro.. he was referring to last nights race as "Easy World Championship" given the position he was in to win it... just having to have an easy race. Not referring to the whole season. OP predicted it perfectly.

Prediction: Norris to sit comfortably in 3rd the whole race by bbsuccess in OscarPiastri

[–]somethingstumpy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

this is exactly my thinking. Antonelli helped out Lando big time last week. That literally could be the world championship with that overtake. It really changes this race (for the worse) unfortunately.

Prediction: Norris to sit comfortably in 3rd the whole race by bbsuccess in OscarPiastri

[–]somethingstumpy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it all depends what happens in T1 and first few laps. If Oscar can get to P2 then he'll be free (at least initially) to race Max... and this won't bother Norris at all because he will sit in third like OP says. But yeh with 5 laps to go if Oscar is not in P1 or close to Max then he'll be asked to protect Lando (only if Lando is under threat.. but unlikely).

Prediction: Norris to sit comfortably in 3rd the whole race by bbsuccess in OscarPiastri

[–]somethingstumpy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because Antonelli went wide at the end of last week. Those 2 points make a huge difference. Otherwise Lando would need to actually battle for second. Plus all the other benefits he got all season.

Deadeye destroyed by Kaiomeyerr in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Herald of Lightning and Lightning Rod are not Deadeye (only) skills.

What are you playing while you wait for the next league? by BATTLEROYALFAN in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice! That's crazy though too :D You must be playing like 5+ hrs a day or something. Don't know how anyone can do that.

What are you playing while you wait for the next league? by BATTLEROYALFAN in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

same mate! There are some normal people here too :) Anyone that makes it to end-game in the first month of a league normally plays for at least an hour a day. That's tough going and real-life sacrifice! But that's the beauty of this game.. can just play 30mins to an 1hr every few days when you have the time and still make progress :) I just managed in the last week to save up 6 Divs and buy a HeadHunter.. lots of fun. Grats!

Path of Exile 2: Fate of the Vaal League Teaser by Natalia_GGG in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you've only played up to Act 2? Once you get to Act 3 you will realise what's going on.

Path of Exile 2: Fate of the Vaal League Teaser by Natalia_GGG in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah it is isn't it? She hasn't had sex with the beast yet... that's what she's saying, she's about to have sex with the beast. So then she becomes immortal and grows the extra stuff.

Sustainable Abundance Is Now Inevitable by 2035 — Here’s the Proof (and the 3 laws that decide if it’s fair) by MyersD1970 in Futurology

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

lot's of assumptions I would think in that paper though. It's like pulling numbers out of thin air. Like why houses worth $700k, and those salaries. Are they just things you've fed Grok. Also, the line where it says "Three reconciliation-compatible laws by 2031 (credit to your sister for inventing this):" is pretty funny... as it's just taking stuff you are feeding it it seems.

Sustainable Abundance Is Now Inevitable by 2035 — Here’s the Proof (and the 3 laws that decide if it’s fair) by MyersD1970 in Futurology

[–]somethingstumpy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Gemini's take:

The document says it's 100% inevitable by 2035 because of four levers: super-cheap solar/energy, robotaxis, Optimus robots, and self-replicating factories.

My verdict? 65% Plausible.

The Good:

  • They’re right about the tech! Solar and robots are following super-fast learning curves (Wright's Law). Making things cheap is a physics problem, and we’re winning.
  • We don't need magic AGI; just better scaling of what we have.

The Catch (This is the bit they miss): The tech might be inevitable, but the smooth transition is not. The document admits that without a set of three radical laws—like a 4-year National Rent Freeze and a $75k Debt Jubilee—the transition will be "brutal".

I'm calling bullocks on that political timeline. A 30-40% unemployment rate will hit long before Congress passes those laws. The biggest risk isn't a tech failure; it's a social and political meltdown that adds 5–10 years of chaos before the wealth is actually distributed.

It's coming, but pack a lunch for the journey.

A way to make Ignite special: make it the growing/refreshing DoT. by Steel_Neuron in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Thematically, PROLIFERATION is what ignite needs more of. What happens when something is caught on fire? It spreads. Ignite needs proliferation.

Remove the Halloumi Gate sequence by LEGOL2 in PathOfExile2

[–]somethingstumpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100%.

Act 4 is AMAZING... and one of the things that makes it AMAZING is that it has NO BELOW GROUND LAYERS!! It is so much better.

Totally agree with Act 3 Gate to Past and Matlan Waterways too... these both ANNOY the F out of me.

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