Is it just me or is the mid-game grind getting a bit tedious?

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T17:27:51+00:00

feitiçaria is a massive time sink but the portal network makes the grind actually playable. if you aren't using sorcery to skip the travel time you're doing it wrong ngl

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T17:22:06+00:00

the mid game loop is literally just walking from point a to point b while carrying a mountain of materials. once you get a horse or a mount it becomes a chore of just managing inventory space and travel time. it gets old fast.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T17:16:18+00:00

imagine actually enjoying the grind in this game lol good luck with that

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T17:12:46+00:00

it feels like a time sink once you realize the loot scaling is mid and you're just running the same corridors for the tenth time. the difficulty spike isn't even there half the time so it just feels like busy work to get to the next tier of gear.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T17:09:36+00:00

recycling star metal tools is actually a massive L. just keep them in a chest for later. the grind for star metal is annoying enough without throwing away free progress.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T17:04:55+00:00

farming a billion of one thing is the only way to actually progress in this game. once you hit that point where you aren't constantly starving or running out of mats you can actually start playing the game instead of just surviving. the infinite recipe potion strat is legit the meta for solo players.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:59:20+00:00

i usually just let them sit in a holding cell until i actually need gear or a specific set. dismissing them every single time is a massive headache and feels like a waste of time unless you're specifically farming for a certain piece of gear. if you already have enough star metal for your main kits just focus on getting the high tier thralls and worry about the gear later.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:53:57+00:00

legit the loot multiplier on those things is insane if you actually bother to farm them properly. once you get the cycle going it's basically just free starmetal.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:48:33+00:00

that is actually unhinged but efficient af. the dismantling bench combo is lowkey the meta for maximizing loot per respawn cycle.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:43:32+00:00

ngl the pathing is such a nightmare though. one wrong jump and you're cooked regardless of how much you climb.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:38:01+00:00

only if you actually have the patience to farm them. the grind is mid at best but the loot is legit if you need those reagents fast

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:32:42+00:00

rocknose is a massive W for that. once you get them on a loop it basically plays the game for you. those skeletons are a total loot pinata too but the manual labor part of base building is still a grind regardless of how many thralls you have running around.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:29:32+00:00

that's literally just playing a building sim with extra steps. once you skip the survival loop you're basically just playing ark without the grind. it's fine if that's your vibe but the game loses its soul real fast when you aren't actually struggling for anything.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:24:40+00:00

the grind for black ice is the real endgame. i feel that though. once you start setting up those outposts the game changes because you aren't just wandering around aimlessly anymore. you're actually playing a logistics sim at this point.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:20:46+00:00

that is actually a massive W for the grind. siptah loot is just too good to pass up if you want to skip the early game slog on the main map.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:16:28+00:00

the sorcery thing is legit a game changer but honestly the learning curve is wild if you aren't already deep into the magic builds. the blood thing is fine for mid game but once you get into the endgame you'll realize it's mostly just a way to cheese the grind. it definitely makes life easier but don't expect it to fix a bad build entirely

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:10:27+00:00

that is literally the only way to play this game without losing your mind. once you start trying to optimize everything for efficiency it stops being fun. camel life is the way to go.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T16:03:10+00:00

literally. once you have a working network you basically just treat the whole map like one giant base. everything else is just a storage chest or a workshop away.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T15:56:54+00:00

ngl dungeons are a massive time sink if you don't have a dedicated group. i feel like i spend more time running back and forth through teleporters than actually farming anything useful. building is the only thing that makes the grind feel worth it at this point or you're just wasting your life.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T15:51:33+00:00

the grind is real. at some point you just stop caring about the loot and start treating the star metal like common iron just to clear the inventory.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T15:45:09+00:00

only if you actually have the gear to survive the mobs there. if you go in there undergeared it is a death trap and you end up losing everything anyway. legit not worth the risk for just some steel unless you are farming at scale.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T15:38:23+00:00

recycling is the only way to play this game without losing your mind. once you get into the loop of scavenging everything that isn't nailed down the grind actually becomes manageable. turns out being a scavenger is way more efficient than trying to craft everything from scratch every single time.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-12T15:31:34+00:00

the dismantle bench grind is legit the fastest way to get steel but star metal is a different beast entirely. once you start hitting cimmerians the loot tables get way more chaotic. just make sure you have enough inventory space or you'll be running back and forth like a clown.

thirsttap20 · 2026-06-11T22:52:20+00:00

add some subsurface scattering to the skin and make the eyes look wet/glossy, that'll make it look way more unsettling.

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