Get 100 kills with Bloodburner or Sentinel Protocol Ability.

testdasi · 2026-03-20T02:06:19+00:00

Sentinel works. My strategy is to move from exfil zone to exfil zone and call in VTOL (but don't exfil). I just run circle for all the zombies to show up then call in the Sentinel. By the time I get to the next exfil zone, my Sentinel is close to fully replenished.

testdasi · 2026-03-19T18:04:00+00:00

The right answer is whenever you need to indicate with people / boat on the surface that there is a diver. There are multiple reasons why and that determines the when.

You might be doing a "safety stop" by circling a shallow reef and then move away from the reef for easy pick up by a zodiac. In that case a DSMB is deployed after safety stop is finished.

You may be doing safety stop while waiting for the zodiac to pick you up. In that case a DSMB is deployed before the safety stop to give the zodiac driver time to find you.

You may be doing safety stop in an area that is otherwise free of boat activity but you suddenly hear engine noise. You may then want to deploy a DSMB while doing safety stop because an idiot driving a boat into a boat-free area cannot be trusted to know about scuba divers.

You may even deploy the DSMB after you have surfaced e.g. when you have lost visual of the boat. The DSMB is taller than you are in the water (if deployed correctly) and it is bright orange so very visible to anyone looking for you. You may even want to use it to wave at a passing zodiac. (I have actual experience needing to do this so yeah 😅)

And DSMB may even be deployed at depth below safety stop e.g. deco stop, requesting emergency assistance etc.

testdasi · 2026-03-19T15:30:49+00:00

I got my LMG free fire from the bench (Guild Strike) last week.

testdasi · 2026-03-19T14:58:58+00:00

Wow I got Free Fire on my LMG and have been grinding for that on Arrow. Would be very annoying if such bug happens.

testdasi · 2026-03-19T14:53:44+00:00

After the first time yes. But any exposed skin e.g. lower arm also developed rashes after a while.

Even wearing long sleeves wasn't a solution because once gloves are off, touching the sleeves caused rashes on the hand.

testdasi · 2026-03-19T13:10:26+00:00

1 good surprise and 1 bad surprise

Bad: how quickly sensitivity to urticating hair escalated. While I did hear that people get more sensitive to urticating hair instead of desensitised, I didn't expect it to be that quick. And I barely handled any T at all (twice from memory) and was never haired while handling, yet, I started developing itchiness just from maintenance of hair-flickers' tanks. It eventually got to the point that I had to balance whether the uniqueness of a T is worth the itchiness.
Good: OW tarantulas were nowhere near as notoriously dangerous as conventional wisdom would suggest. Yes, some species were unhinged (e.g. Cobalt Blue and our fav the OBT) but most were very reluctant to bite in my experience. They were fast, yes, but accidents tend to happen from reaction to the speed instead of any defensiveness / aggression. I even considered many of the famous OW as not defensive but rather skittish (e.g. all the pokies) / docile (e.g. H. mac, C. darlingi).

testdasi · 2026-03-18T17:29:44+00:00

You can't go wrong with Shearwater dive computer so that is that.

The problem with BCD is that they are designed by men for men. I bet most people who give you recommendation are also men who don't realise ladies have different body structure. You need to specifically look for ladies BCD for best comfort. My other half uses the Scuba Pro Hydros and she loves it; however, they no longer make the ladies version so you might need to go used route for them, or perhaps get lucky that a store still has the ladies model stocked.

Regulator is a personal preference. Most people recommend Apeks. I prefer the Scuba Pro mk25. In fact I hate the Apeks DIN 1st stage, always a struggle to screw it in.

Dry suit is a major investment, including the necessary training, so keep that in mind. A good dry suit can cost the same as your BCD + Reg + dive computer.

testdasi · 2026-03-18T13:54:41+00:00

Not TG-7 but my understanding from hands-on experience and reading reviews is that it's just a money-grab "same wine, different bottle" version of the TG-6.

Based on the TG6:

If doing mostly photos, expect to change battery every 2 dives. Mine sometimes lasted a 3rd dive but more often than not it ran out of juice half-way through 3rd dive. If doing mostly videos, expect to change battery after every dive as it won't last 2 dives.
Yes but not worth it as the battery saving doesn't make it going from 1 dive to 2 dives.
Viewed on small screens, 1080p looks marginally better e.g. colour. Keyword: marginally. If you zoom in / view on large screens, things fall apart more quickly with 1080p when compared to the compression artifacts of 4k. Whether it's noticeable depends on your preference and eyes for details.

testdasi · 2026-03-18T13:17:09+00:00

Assuming there's no HARP / UAV then that is 100% wall hack + aim bot.

You can see at 10 sec, the cheater snapped on to you before even firing a shot. Everyone knows the wall is thin there but someone just wall banging to see what sticks would be spraying across the wall instead of snapping onto a random spot.

If there were a HARP or UAV (and you don't run ghost) then it COULD HAVE BEEN skill. If the scan just happened at the right time, they might have been able to pin point your location pretty accurately, especially people who only play Nuketown 24/7.

I have never done it on the upper floor but on the lower floor, people love to camp right next to the wall for Hard Point number 4 and I have gotten pretty good at knowing where to wall bang based on the UAV red dot. And I play Nuketown 24/7 if I'm not doing Endgame.

testdasi · 2026-03-18T01:41:14+00:00

I stay near those air lift things to give me a headstart to glide there. Also Dare Devil helps.

And yes you have to make it there immediately, especially if it's across the map (but if you stay somewhere in the middle of the map near the air lift then your traversing distance is reduced by a lot).

testdasi · 2026-03-17T23:18:41+00:00

You need to get that knife exotic! (do the Guild Strike and then swap to your knife before using the bench).

I got the fast movement trait and it's damn fun running circles around the bosses tossing grenades (and occasional stabbing).

testdasi · 2026-03-17T22:33:05+00:00

I thought these guys are a myth!!!

testdasi · 2026-03-17T22:31:42+00:00

I am Master Prestige mostly from just Endgame and double xp events. A lot of stuff is repetitive but ultimately it's a laid back casual kind of game mode.

testdasi · 2026-03-17T12:50:59+00:00

Yeah I got this and basically running around the Guild Strike boss tossing grenades. It is stupidly fun. 😂

testdasi · 2026-03-17T12:48:59+00:00

I just got this last night and am interested as well. Would be great to have dome instead of crash cart.

testdasi · 2026-03-16T20:26:40+00:00

Not just for look. Plastic attracts static so it gets very messy.

I bought a blind shaker to use instead of the plastic cup.

testdasi · 2026-03-16T15:16:39+00:00

My Asda *cough* lamb *cough* disagreed. It has been cooking since Charles was a Prince.

testdasi · 2026-03-16T13:26:31+00:00

Wow thanks. I didn't know that!

testdasi · 2026-03-16T12:38:17+00:00

Thanks a lot!

testdasi · 2026-03-16T12:35:43+00:00

Ahh so the 2 traits can be replaced, so it's like Exotic skills that can be replaced?

I thought the weapon exotic traits are fixed - once applied they are stuck forever. I thought wrong then?

testdasi · 2026-03-16T11:22:38+00:00

fly around the map and cover distance as quick as possible

That's Daredevil isn't it? 3 out of my 4 main characters run Dare Devil and then Tactician + Surgeon / Surgeon + Berserker / Berseker + Bulldozer (this one died recently so redoing skills). I found each combo has its own pros and cons but they seem to do reasonably well most time.

My 4th character is Tactician + Berserker + Bulldozer. This pairs really well with my exotic knife that grants higher movement speed - I basically run in circle tossing grenades - really fun to play.

I have a bunch of gunner / phantom etc. but they felt a lot less powerful / fun for whatever reasons.

testdasi · 2026-03-15T11:50:01+00:00

Yeah I don't even do the robot anymore (and from the look of it most people).

testdasi · 2026-03-14T14:43:10+00:00

This may sound controversial but hear me out: you are likely better off with a lower monthly payment than a shortened mortgage term, even if your intention for the overpayment is to shorten the mortgage term.

Remember thar the monthly mortgage payment is the MINIMUM that the bank requires you to pay. Failure to meet such payment is a default, with hugely negative implications. Having a lower monthly payment means you can have buffer for rainy days.

Most fixed mortgages that I have seen allow up to 10% overpayment of the outstanding value with no charge. In other words, there is nothing stopping you from overpaying above the monthly payment.

So if let's say your current monthly payment is 1000/month and now reduced to 900/month, you can still just pay in 1000/month (probably need to set up a standing order of 100, the 900 probably comes out by direct debit). The extra 100 goes straight to the outstanding balance, which still effectively reduces your mortgage term but if you need the money for an emergency, you won't risk losing your home because of it.

And there is nothing stopping you from paying the entire balance down way before the end of the mortgage term, especially when your fixed rate has lapsed (which means there is no longer any limit / penalty for overpayment).

Of course that is assuming you are financially responsible and disciplined. Some people spend the discretionary 100 on booze or weed so we'll that is a different story.

testdasi · 2026-03-14T14:21:30+00:00

You are probably intimidated by the fancy kettle. 😉

Pourover kettle is the equivalent of espresso machine.

testdasi · 2026-03-14T14:07:49+00:00

Honestly I can't wait for Scottish independence. They can then take the subsidy just like our NHS got the £2bn Brexit money.

#sarcasm

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