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Post by acehilator on Mar 31, 2024 21:37:37 GMT
Entered the next area, but only took a quick look... Gotta go to main story stuff in the desert first, dressing like the locals:
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Post by Energizer Bunny 211 on Mar 31, 2024 22:11:10 GMT
I"ve entered the 1st Cauldron and suddenly I've completely lost all functionality of my RT using my Controller.....It was working earlier today, and I've also checked it playing other games (Zero Dawn, Jedi Survivor etc....It works perfectly in those games as it should). Why have I lost it in this section so suddenly? I have to rely on RB to make any sort of attack. My KB/M has "assumed direct control".....My KB/M is attempting Indoctrination! PLease help! Every other button or trigger works just fine, and the RT does actually work as intended in other games.....Just not here, now, in the Cauldron! But I need it! please help. I've struggled for some time to complete the first Cauldron because most of the buttons on my Controller are not functioning at all! PLease....I would appreciate some suggestions on how to resolve this because I can't do anything except move and swing my spear using RB even though I want to do things like Jump or use my Pullcaster, or fire Arrows.....I can't do any of that! It was working earlier today....Why has it suddenly stopped now? OK....So it took some googling, but I managed to get everything back to normal and functioning they way it should be. I disabled Steam Input and deleted the Controller Profile it had created....then went to the Properties of the game in the Steam Library and clicked "Use/Restore Defaults" and that basically prevented Steam from assuming Control and allowed the game itself to dictate what the controller does. So....For future reference if anyone using a controller suddenly seems to lose functionality just do what I did. OR better yet: Don't even touch the Enable Steam Controller Support button!
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Post by dazk on Mar 31, 2024 23:53:05 GMT
I don't remember 'specifics' of gameplay environments or all the nitty-gritty, little detail type stuff The Cauldrons are kind of a big part of the game, especially the first one. Did you play MEA ever? Are they really, if they are only for the override codes? I have overridden a sum total of 1 machine in 60 hours as I just do not see the point, kill them or fast travel/run. I admit they are very pretty and great that you can react with them far more than MEA but if it is just to override stuff????? I personally am just not good at the platform stuff, surprisingly yesterdays disaster for me was just one jump but it is a lot of effort just to get override codes for them not to be used. I am sad to hear one will be forced upon me later on.
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Post by dazk on Apr 1, 2024 0:19:07 GMT
Did a lot of exploring and killing machines yesterday after my problem jump in Cauldron whatever it was. Best fun was unlocking the Valor thing to corrupt (?) machines and make them fight each other, it's great run into a Behemoth Convoy "F" "SPACEBAR" and mayhem ensues, run into a herd of Chargers same. Then just loot the machines. Did a good if again very long quest to help an Oseram woman who had basically built a radio receiver. The climb up the towers and mountain almost killed me height wise, I cannot explain how much it physically hurts me to do those things. The glide back down from the mountain was fun. However it was a really nice quest and brought a little bit of sunshine into mine and Aloy's world. So did the rescuing the kid one for Yarra, however giving the greedy Oseram guy back his lockbox didn't much. That also required the Ballista and Tall Kneck sub-quest which was a bit sad as was well expressed by Aloy. Also opened a lot of camp sites, cleaned out some Rebel Camps and found out about some sons of Prometheus, then more Rebel Camps appeared due to a rumour. Good thing I like doing those, reminds me of AC games. Plenty of other stuff I cannot think of right now but the map is much advanced though still looks like only about 50% at the most. Pic's So this is where I got confused in Cauldron Iota, this has always meant the end. I was so excited it was so short but also thought that can't be the end and wasted 20 to 30 minutes going back to older saves thinking I had somehow missed a whole part of the cauldron. I had I discovered after watching a video just not found the door even though I had looked obviously not well. I am glad I didn't miss this part though except for the one jump leading up to it. Was a treat meeting this young lady and just for a minute I thought Aloy may have found some comfort for the night with her. Going up not so much fun but getting down was. Didn't like this guy much or this part Mayhem
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Post by Element Zero on Apr 1, 2024 1:12:33 GMT
dazk, Silga is the one who gives you Spinthorn, the excellent blue spikethrower with drill spikes. Don't sell it. You won't get a better option for drill spikes until Burning Shores. Add knockdown coils to that thing, hit the right spot (usually the legs), and they can drop anything. Plus, they do damage over time and degrade armor. I'm curious if the earlier AC games gave you trouble? The climbing and heights in the AC games feels way more intimidating to me. I don't have a strong fear of heights, but I recall the tallest buildings in the AC series giving me a subtle unease. (Fortunately, it was an immersive and pleasing unease, for me, if that makes sense.)
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Post by dazk on Apr 1, 2024 1:30:29 GMT
dazk , Silga is the one who gives you Spinthorn, the excellent blue spikethrower with drill spikes. Don't sell it. You won't get a better option for drill spikes again until Burning Shores. Add knockdown cools to that thing, hit the right spot (usually the legs), and they can drop anything. Plus, they do damage over time and degrade armor. I'm curious if the earlier AC games gave you trouble? The climbing and heights in the AC games feels way more intimidating to me. I don't have a strong fear of heights, but I recall the tallest buildings in the AC series giving me a subtle unease. (Fortunately, it was an immersive and pleasing unease, for me, if that makes sense.) I equipped it straight away. The question was what weapon to drop, I have been using the Sling more this PT especially for acid and fire and have been impressed with my calm during combat and swapping weapons. I love the Shredder Gauntlet but I think that may be what I swapped the Spike Thrower for, either that or I swapped it for the Explosive Spike Thrower. The Sharpshot bow is my most effective damage weapon though and the Valor Ranged thing helps with that. Yes all the AC games give me problems especially the earlier ones they were worse especially AC3 with the damn trees and climbing down them and falling off them. AC there is not the precarious open air walking and the jumping over gaps at great height which makes it really hard for me in HZD. I literally had a near death experience rock climbing with a friend and HZD the games are too realistic for their own good. Have you ever "frozen" doing something to the point you cannot move, your heart rate is about 100 beats per minute and you know you are about to die? Well I have stuck up a rock face, unsure where to make the next hand hold and running out of strength to hold on and no safety rope, thanks to my grandma for getting me through it. The jumps in HZD make me feel physically ill and make my hands shake to the point of not being able to hit the keys accurately and I panic and that when I do things like hit CTRL and accidentally off. That isn't in the case in the Cauldrons, those I just suck at going fast enough and executing the keys I need to hit in some places.
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Post by Element Zero on Apr 1, 2024 2:00:26 GMT
dazk, that's rough, my friend. I don't know how you do it. I doubt I'd even play. Shredder Gauntlets are awesome. I really need to practice and get good with them. They're the most powerful weapons in the game, absolutely destroying the toughest machines on Ultra Hard. I don't use them like I should. Arktix, the Horizon YouTuber, is a shredder gauntlet master. My loadout changes with circumstances, my game progress, etc... but my typical loadout, assuming full availability is: * The three legendary hunter bows, for tear and elemental priming. * Warrior Bow for CQC, good damage, and cheap arrows. * One of the legendary Sharpshot bows. I use Iriv's Downfall against machines, and Gravesinger's Lament against humans (because of its armor-piercing arrows). The 6th spot varies. Sometimes it's the legendary ropecaster. Sometimes it's a spikethrower, usually The Last Argument (with it's drill spikes). Sometimes it's the Spectre Gauntlet for cheaper sniping than a Sharpshot bow. I also like the have both the Ropecaster and the Boltblaster ready against some of the toughest machines. I'll tie them down, freeze them, and them unload into a weakpoint with the Boltblaster sustained burst (autofire) technique. This game has a lot of awesome weapons and tools, and such good gameplay. Have you started using Smoke Bombs? They're great for when things get to crazy, or you need a quick break to craft more elixirs or something. They might be a bit costly to craft in the early game, but you can also buy them from vendors.
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Post by Energizer Bunny 211 on Apr 1, 2024 2:29:37 GMT
Today, it took some doing and enough patience to fill the trunk of a 1959 Cadillac Deville...But I finally figured ot the controller issue I was having as I mentioned earlier...and after that, getting through the 1st Cauldron was relatively easy. A lot of fun, but easy (as I expected...I am playing on STory mode after all). But then I think I had my first *jaw-dropping, tear-jerking moment* (I won't spoil it here by describing it because I don't think very many peole have reached this particular part)....But it was a touching scene.
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Post by dazk on Apr 1, 2024 4:59:51 GMT
dazk , that's rough, my friend. I don't know how you do it. I doubt I'd even play. Shredder Gauntlets are awesome. I really need to practice and get good with them. They're the most powerful weapons in the game, absolutely destroying the toughest machines on Ultra Hard. I don't use them like I should. Arktix, the Horizon YouTuber, is a shredder gauntlet master. My loadout changes with circumstances, my game progress, etc... but my typical loadout, assuming full availability is: * The three legendary hunter bows, for tear and elemental priming. * Warrior Bow for CQC, good damage, and cheap arrows. * One of the legendary Sharpshot bows. I use Iriv's Downfall against machines, and Gravesinger's Lament against humans (because of its armor-piercing arrows). The 6th spot varies. Sometimes it's the legendary ropecaster. Sometimes it's a spikethrower, usually The Last Argument (with it's drill spikes). Sometimes it's the Spectre Gauntlet for cheaper sniping than a Sharpshot bow. I also like the have both the Ropecaster and the Boltblaster ready against some of the toughest machines. I'll tie them down, freeze them, and them unload into a weakpoint with the Boltblaster sustained burst (autofire) technique. This game has a lot of awesome weapons and tools, and such good gameplay. Have you started using Smoke Bombs? They're great for when things get to crazy, or you need a quick break to craft more elixirs or something. They might be a bit costly to craft in the early game, but you can also buy them from vendors. I aim to persevere and overcome it, as the game goes on it gets easier. Is there any point to prioritising clearing Rebel Camps, the last one gave me a Focus
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Post by saandrig on Apr 1, 2024 10:25:35 GMT
Shredder Gauntlets are awesome. I really need to practice and get good with them. They're the most powerful weapons in the game, absolutely destroying the toughest machines on Ultra Hard. I don't use them like I should. Arktix, the Horizon YouTuber, is a shredder gauntlet master. I don't get the Shredder Gauntlets. Everyone praises them, but so far they do zilch for me. I throw them at parts, there is the cool "bzzzzzzz"effect...barely does any damage, never tears off anything. Are they supposed to weaken the armor or something? Should they be targeted at weak points, detachable parts or something else? Can't see a benefit over literally any other weapon.
Game is fun, even though I can play in small doses for the moment. Reached level 25ish, got to that circular desert city (guessing its not Vegas) near the Aether main quest. My Aloy is pretty easy to find. Anyone should just follow the smoke and machine bodies. I may be overdoing the Explosive Spears, but hey - they work!
The side quests are waaaaay superior this time around. I think I enjoy HFW more than HZD. Yeah, HZD may have had an edge in main quest and mystery, but HFW is pulling the world building so much better.
Still not a fan of that Metroidvania thing.
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Post by sjsharp2010 on Apr 1, 2024 13:24:53 GMT
Shredder Gauntlets are awesome. I really need to practice and get good with them. They're the most powerful weapons in the game, absolutely destroying the toughest machines on Ultra Hard. I don't use them like I should. Arktix, the Horizon YouTuber, is a shredder gauntlet master. I don't get the Shredder Gauntlets. Everyone praises them, but so far they do zilch for me. I throw them at parts, there is the cool "bzzzzzzz"effect...barely does any damage, never tears off anything. Are they supposed to weaken the armor or something? Should they be targeted at weak points, detachable parts or something else? Can't see a benefit over literally any other weapon.
Game is fun, even though I can play in small doses for the moment. Reached level 25ish, got to that circular desert city (guessing its not Vegas) near the Aether main quest. My Aloy is pretty easy to find. Anyone should just follow the smoke and machine bodies. I may be overdoing the Explosive Spears, but hey - they work!
The side quests are waaaaay superior this time around. I think I enjoy HFW more than HZD. Yeah, HZD may have had an edge in main quest and mystery, but HFW is pulling the world building so much better.
Still not a fan of that Metroidvania thing.
Tamed a larger mecha-bison in the desert, left it near some NPCs while I rescued survivors in a flooded village. The blue lights of my mount kept freaking me out in the night as I moved around. When I got back 20 minutes later, my mechanical bull mount had covered the area in literal mechanical bull crap. Didn't know this is a thing Each pile was like 5+ Metal Shards. Hey, free crap money No the remains o fVegas is wher Poseidon is I believ eno tsuer wha tthat memorial Grav ewas befoer the Tenakth moved in. By the looks of it I think it was som esort of mueseum given the holographic displays and th eTenakth worshipping of what they call the ten. I kno wthre's a late game missio ncalled Wings of the ten bu tI don' tknow moer tha nthat though but I' m guessing they're connected. Mus tof been one o fthe Bristlebacks as I just overrode one on th ewa ydown to Vegas and it's jus tstarted doing that.Mostl ybecause I go tsurrounded by them so hid in the bush to decide what to do and then one wandered close enough for me to hit it with an override. So I did it and then rod eit out of there. But if it's happy enough to do that I'm no tgoing to complain. At least if it gets damaged it's paying for it's repairs this way.
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Post by dazk on Apr 1, 2024 22:44:30 GMT
Shredder Gauntlets are awesome. I really need to practice and get good with them. They're the most powerful weapons in the game, absolutely destroying the toughest machines on Ultra Hard. I don't use them like I should. Arktix, the Horizon YouTuber, is a shredder gauntlet master. I don't get the Shredder Gauntlets. Everyone praises them, but so far they do zilch for me. I throw them at parts, there is the cool "bzzzzzzz"effect...barely does any damage, never tears off anything. Are they supposed to weaken the armor or something? Should they be targeted at weak points, detachable parts or something else? Can't see a benefit over literally any other weapon.
Game is fun, even though I can play in small doses for the moment. Reached level 25ish, got to that circular desert city (guessing its not Vegas) near the Aether main quest. My Aloy is pretty easy to find. Anyone should just follow the smoke and machine bodies. I may be overdoing the Explosive Spears, but hey - they work!
The side quests are waaaaay superior this time around. I think I enjoy HFW more than HZD. Yeah, HZD may have had an edge in main quest and mystery, but HFW is pulling the world building so much better.
Still not a fan of that Metroidvania thing.
Tamed a larger mecha-bison in the desert, left it near some NPCs while I rescued survivors in a flooded village. The blue lights of my mount kept freaking me out in the night as I moved around. When I got back 20 minutes later, my mechanical bull mount had covered the area in literal mechanical bull crap. Didn't know this is a thing Each pile was like 5+ Metal Shards. Hey, free crap money I like them, I have one that has two ammo types one that tears and one that does impact damage. I think there is a trick I am yet to fully investigate that makes them return to you and it inflicts additional damage, I think I do this accidentally as sometimes I do a lot of damage and sometimes not so much. I am not sure "how" you "Snag" the discs. "Shredder Gauntlets shoot out boomerang-like discs that return after hitting an enemy. If you manage to snag the returning projectile, your follow-up throw will inflict additional damage on impact". Yeah I kept the Bristleback for it's money droppings for as long as I could.
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Post by dazk on Apr 1, 2024 23:27:34 GMT
So got in about 7 hours yesterday, never did what I intended to do which was Aether, got sidetracked heading East then South clearing as I went and got to the point of discovering Poseidon's lair. I was going to leave him to last as I dreaded the hassle of the underwater scenario I imagined but after taking a break for dinner and some Kilkenny jumped right in. It was a really enjoyable quest, from start to finish even if I did get a bit turned around at one point, used Smoke Bombs for the first time and underwater to boot. I'd could say more but I do not want to spoil it for those who have not done it as we are all running at different paces but it was very good IMO due to the other NPC's and the setting. AND NO JUMPING AND LEAPING. Returned to the base earlier with the Focus I had found at a Rebel Camp and got more Sylens Started to do Aether but of course it was not straight forward and have to jump through hoops which I put aside to clear map East and South helping some Oseram and melbella having to "override" some Bristlebacks to find some gear and food. This basically led me to Poseidon and then after getting Poseidon I headed back to the base and got gated into doing another mission based on a signal that may or may not be a trap. It was good and Vaal and Erend came along with a surprise at the end that I pretty much guessed but have not quite finished as it got to late. Pic's - if you have not done the South East and Poseidon or the start of Aether SPOILERS abound. All in no particular order as imgur was being stupid. Wait you guys aren't Aether? Poseidon Adventure Plane Wreck Scenery The Three Amigos Well there's a surpirse - major spoiler
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Post by dazk on Apr 1, 2024 23:28:06 GMT
Oh map late in my wanderings
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Post by acehilator on Apr 1, 2024 23:31:35 GMT
To catch the disc you just need to be in the area. Looks like you need to move perpendicular to your target, the disc will predict where you will be and return in roughly the correct position. If you stand still when throwing, it's random where the disc goes. You need to throw them four times in a row to get full damage, and every shot can (and should) be charged. Have only played around a bit, don't want to commit the resources for a weapon I don't need and find needlessly complicated. Might be different on Ultra Hard, but Very Hard is still fine without. Boltcaster is very nice, just got a new purple one with three elemental damage types, very good with Burst Fire ability to apply elemental status. The Spikethrower with Drillspikes is really good too, but my general go-to is just a purple Hunter Bow with Advanced Hunter Arrows and good stats. Sharpshot bow with maximum Impact damage stat against humans (if helmeted, remove helmet with Advanced Hunter Arrows, you can fire two or three of those and a Sharpshot Bow shot before they call an alarm). Trying to infiltrate the rebels: Viva Las Vegas (nothing to see here, move along):
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Post by melbella on Apr 2, 2024 0:09:36 GMT
"Shredder Gauntlets shoot out boomerang-like discs that return after hitting an enemy. If you manage to snag the returning projectile, your follow-up throw will inflict additional damage on impact".
Oh, I thought the return thing was automatic. I didn't realize you have to catch it yourself!
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Post by dazk on Apr 2, 2024 0:21:01 GMT
"Shredder Gauntlets shoot out boomerang-like discs that return after hitting an enemy. If you manage to snag the returning projectile, your follow-up throw will inflict additional damage on impact".
Oh, I thought the return thing was automatic. I didn't realize you have to catch it yourself!
I think the catching is automatic but I never understood what you had to do but it sounds like acehilator is saying you have to move to do that just not sure what "perpandicular" means in that context. Forward, backward or sideways?
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Post by acehilator on Apr 2, 2024 0:50:58 GMT
Sideways. The catch is automatic, but your character has to be roughly in the correct spot when the disc returns.
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Post by Element Zero on Apr 2, 2024 2:20:47 GMT
saandrig, the shredders do amazing amounts of damage, tear, and elemental effects if used properly. You definitely want to aim at weak points, and try to catch and re-throw to maximize damage. I've not put in the effort to master them, as I really love a lot of other weapons; but the shredders are probably the most powerful weapons in the game. They have a lot of weird little quirks that allow them to deal damage in really weird, unexpected ways, too. For example, you can spin them into shallow surf and create a destructive, damage-over-time trap. They have lots of surprising behaviors. Arktix covers them way better than I can. I'll link a video. It has timestamps, so you can easily skip to the desired parts if the full video doesn't interest you. Edit: dazk, the Rebel Camps definitely have a major payout, in story, gameplay, and loot. I wouldn't say they should be prioritized. I'd just handle them while you're in a region. The story of the Rebels unfolds throughout the game, so there's no pressure to rush it. Be careful not to set yourself up for fatigue. The story is going to take you nearly everywhere on the map. If you've already wandered it twice-over, revisiting areas for the story may not feel as fun as it could. I absolutely love the POSEIDON arc. The NPCs involved are probably the best NPCs in any game I've ever played. I love them. Just thinking of them makes me smile.
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Post by sjsharp2010 on Apr 2, 2024 20:43:10 GMT
The Cauldrons are kind of a big part of the game, especially the first one. Did you play MEA ever? Are they really, if they are only for the override codes?I have overridden a sum total of 1 machine in 60 hours as I just do not see the point, kill them or fast travel/run. I admit they are very pretty and great that you can react with them far more than MEA but if it is just to override stuff????? I personally am just not good at the platform stuff, surprisingly yesterdays disaster for me was just one jump but it is a lot of effort just to get override codes for them not to be used. I am sad to hear one will be forced upon me later on. I think it's useful to have the ovreride codes in theeven you ge tcornered o rambushed as I go tcornered b ya group of Bristle backs an dit became easy as I was able t ooverride on and rid ei tout. But I think having the overrides ther if you need them is better tha nno thaving them a tall. But I see wha tyou mean as I think I've onl yoverridden 4 machines in tota lmayb e a coupl eof chargers a fanghorn and a Bristleback. The chargers I got becaus eI wanted a mount do rcovering lon gdistances given the map' s size. The fanghorn was mainly a distraction as was th eBristleback initially befoer I learned that I couid also ride it. Just as well I had done so too given it's very useful fo ron eo fthe salvag econtracts a syou need to use the Bristleback to find supplies tha t the Oseram salvagers in the south lost so it's not jus ta case of using the machines to fight alongsid eyo uand as mounts in this game sure that is still their main purpose but it seems the yhav eothe ruses as well in Forbidden West what with those race challenges and the fact you may need a flying mount to get to one of the Tallnecks
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Post by sjsharp2010 on Apr 2, 2024 20:57:41 GMT
saandrig , the shredders do amazing amounts of damage, tear, and elemental effects if used properly. You definitely want to aim at weak points, and try to catch and re-throw to maximize damage. I've not put in the effort to master them, as I really love a lot of other weapons; but the shredders are probably the most powerful weapons in the game. They have a lot of weird little quirks that allow them to deal damage in really weird, unexpected ways, too. For example, you can spin them into shallow surf and create a destructive, damage-over-time trap. They have lots of surprising behaviors. Arktix covers them way better than I can. I'll link a video. It has timestamps, so you can easily skip to the desired parts if the full video doesn't interest you. Edit: dazk , the Rebel Camps definitely have a major payout, in story, gameplay, and loot. I wouldn't say they should be prioritized. I'd just handle them while you're in a region. The story of the Rebels unfolds throughout the game, so there's no pressure to rush it. Be careful not to set yourself up for fatigue. The story is going to take you nearly everywhere on the map. If you've already wandered it twice-over, revisiting areas for the story may not feel as fun as it could. I absolutely love the POSEIDON arc. The NPCs involved are probably the best NPCs in any game I've ever played. I love them. Just thinking of them makes me smile. Yea hthose guys powering up Vegas's light show was quie tsomething. Avrey wel done level tbh. I've completed the mission I jus thaven' tgot bac kto the base to drop Poseidon off with Gaia yet but I am planning t odo tha ttoda ya tsome point as I have one more task t od oin tha tarea then I'm heading back. Must admit eve nthough I don' tlik ethe swimmin gsections they've done a good job wit hth ewater segments in this game. Jus tdon ethe relic ruins down there. filling the plac ewit hwater then emptying it befoer filling it back up again.
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Post by sjsharp2010 on Apr 2, 2024 20:59:56 GMT
To catch the disc you just need to be in the area. Looks like you need to move perpendicular to your target, the disc will predict where you will be and return in roughly the correct position. If you stand still when throwing, it's random where the disc goes. You need to throw them four times in a row to get full damage, and every shot can (and should) be charged. Have only played around a bit, don't want to commit the resources for a weapon I don't need and find needlessly complicated. Might be different on Ultra Hard, but Very Hard is still fine without. Boltcaster is very nice, just got a new purple one with three elemental damage types, very good with Burst Fire ability to apply elemental status. The Spikethrower with Drillspikes is really good too, but my general go-to is just a purple Hunter Bow with Advanced Hunter Arrows and good stats. Sharpshot bow with maximum Impact damage stat against humans (if helmeted, remove helmet with Advanced Hunter Arrows, you can fire two or three of those and a Sharpshot Bow shot before they call an alarm). Trying to infiltrate the rebels: Viva Las Vegas (nothing to see here, move along):There's more to see once you light th eplace up though.
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Post by dazk on Apr 2, 2024 22:02:43 GMT
saandrig , the shredders do amazing amounts of damage, tear, and elemental effects if used properly. You definitely want to aim at weak points, and try to catch and re-throw to maximize damage. I've not put in the effort to master them, as I really love a lot of other weapons; but the shredders are probably the most powerful weapons in the game. They have a lot of weird little quirks that allow them to deal damage in really weird, unexpected ways, too. For example, you can spin them into shallow surf and create a destructive, damage-over-time trap. They have lots of surprising behaviors. Arktix covers them way better than I can. I'll link a video. It has timestamps, so you can easily skip to the desired parts if the full video doesn't interest you. Edit: dazk , the Rebel Camps definitely have a major payout, in story, gameplay, and loot. I wouldn't say they should be prioritized. I'd just handle them while you're in a region. The story of the Rebels unfolds throughout the game, so there's no pressure to rush it. Be careful not to set yourself up for fatigue. The story is going to take you nearly everywhere on the map. If you've already wandered it twice-over, revisiting areas for the story may not feel as fun as it could. I absolutely love the POSEIDON arc. The NPCs involved are probably the best NPCs in any game I've ever played. I love them. Just thinking of them makes me smile. Thanks for that. The main thing I took away was I thought the movement alternated from left to right and was waiting to see where the disc would go but you need to move after throwing which fortunately I was doing probably 50% of the time anyway by chance.
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Post by dazk on Apr 2, 2024 22:15:20 GMT
Lots of travelling and doing stuff that popped up yesterday, like helping these two. Helped Zo find some Data Cores Helped Delah find Boomer who made a Shredder Gauntlet for me that was of course worse than the one I had. Went to some trouble to find a "Burner" for Morlund and went for a balloon flight that of course didn't end well!!!!! View of Los Vegas Completed two skill trees Did a lot of other stuff going back and clearing stuff I could not do without the Breather and other "?" I had not cleared. Did all the stuff for the Oseram Scholars near the lake just need to go see them to get the Portable Cover thing which I assume is a shield.
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Post by sjsharp2010 on Apr 2, 2024 22:53:12 GMT
Lots of travelling and doing stuff that popped up yesterday, like helping these two. Helped Zo find some Data Cores Helped Delah find Boomer who made a Shredder Gauntlet for me that was of course worse than the one I had. Went to some trouble to find a "Burner" for Morlund and went for a balloon flight that of course didn't end well!!!!! View of Los Vegas Completed two skill trees Did a lot of other stuff going back and clearing stuff I could not do without the Breather and other "?" I had not cleared. Did all the stuff for the Oseram Scholars near the lake just need to go see them to get the Portable Cover thing which I assume is a shield. Yeah I'v eunlocked most of the Huntre/infiltrator skill trees no ttouched muc ho fth eothers excep tfo r thing slik eboostin ghealt ho foverriden machines and potentia lmedicina lupgrades but seeing as I'm playin gAlo yas a sneak ygirl wh oprefres t ostrik efrom th eshadows with a bow Hunter and Infiltrator skills seem t ob eworking best fo rtha tatm.
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