... Snail Time ...

97%...9 million to go...ugh...nerves are getting to me and I have a headache.

Thought I'd knock it out this morning...must...take break.

Funny thing is...Rngesus is sort of in a good mood this morning. I've gotten more T10-13 map drops than the last few days...but he keeps giving me crappy maps (Devourers on my Arid Lake included 4 rare ones? Grr..) so I'm staying with T9 and below until I hit the next level.

Ack...need to do some chores or read a book or something...I'll be back!

97!!! :D

Holy crap, I'm so nervous and shaking....need some food and long break...

:D

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SasoriOtoko wrote:

97!!! :D

Holy crap, I'm so nervous and shaking....need some food and long break...

:D

Grats man, well done! :)

@Turnip: yeah I know, and I don't have a competitive bone in my body so it's all cool. Just venting. ;)

I did actually rip earlier today, damn I was mad.. Was doing yet another Gorge, pedestrian style.. Didn't pay that much attention. A massive pack of those crawlers (that hide in the ground, crab stage 2 creatures) pops up and I'm like "eat my Caustic". Boom, dead. Corrupted Blood x25 or so, on a Vulnerabilty map. That was like the quickest rip I've ever had I think, lol.

That's what I get for being tired and not paying attention!

So I dug my head into it and recaptured what I missed - back at 93.66% now. Taking a little break, gonna plan ahead for Prophecy and sort out my huge stash tonight when it transfers over. 65 tabs incoming with stuff. :) This is my fave parts of leagues - when they end and I get all the stuff back to Standard, hehe.

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Ceri wrote:

Ran some truly crazy maps in an attempt to increase my map pool but I'm failing. Starting to remember why I never bothered leveling in the past, maps just dry out eventually. Meh. Ran an insane Spring with some 140% quant and 40% pack size, corrupted and everything. It took forever, I had to tiptoe around the map due to all the extra damage mods, crit and what not.

Always remember: you can't force map drops. If you genuinely feel map mods will kill you, don't run that map. It's not worth it.

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toyotatundra wrote:

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Ceri wrote:

Ran some truly crazy maps in an attempt to increase my map pool but I'm failing. Starting to remember why I never bothered leveling in the past, maps just dry out eventually. Meh. Ran an insane Spring with some 140% quant and 40% pack size, corrupted and everything. It took forever, I had to tiptoe around the map due to all the extra damage mods, crit and what not.

Always remember: you can't force map drops. If you genuinely feel map mods will kill you, don't run that map. It's not worth it.

This is one of the wisest pieces of advice on this thread.

Always avoid mods that may rip you - if you run blue it only costs u an alt to change it. Or a scour for rare.
If you're unsure of the mod, or if u encounter mobs with mods that may rip you, get out.
I've left maps with bad situatons, as the 10% penalty is so severe 95+

Sasori, welcome to the 97 club - well played!

And to all on their way there best of luck.

Sas, prepare for an exp slow down. :D

Happy mapping and rngjesus to all

Turnip

Ceri - well done for marching on.

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Turniphead2 wrote:

Sas, prepare for an exp slow down. :D

Yes, 97 is notoriously slower than 96. I do not even want to imagine what will be at level 99.

Greetings to all... and try not to die XD



PS: I'm running out of decent maps :(

Thanks guys...that last one took a lot out of me. :D

Ugh, not looking forward to more exp slowdown, lol. :)

I'm taking a break from grinding for a bit...just organized all my tabs and tossed some junk. Getting ready to do some MF gear mapping...

However, being that I have two Wasteland maps left...I may take my Pathfinder out to have a little chat with Mr. Annoying Regen on Desecrated Ground. And maybe the Abandoned Ruin duo as well...now that dying is not a concern for a while. :D

Yes he's right :D

I'm finding 97 remarkably slower.

Wd for 97

Gl and gnight to all

Turnip

Well, I'm going to wait for 2.3.0 and getting my last two AP before going for 98. Already building up a good stock of maps.

Did a Wasteland map with two bosses, -regen and a few other nasty mods. Took them both out without dying, but man, what a battle.

One the weird parts of getting these high levels is what to spend the point on? Not much left to pick on the tree...do I scrap a few things to go for another jewel or just grab another 5% life? Seems like an easy choice, but its really tough, lol.

Gl to everyone...I'll be around...;)

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Turniphead2 wrote:

... as I'm too s****ty a player to alch.
...
Loads of cigarettes.

I quit smoking a few months ago, it helps.
I'm much more focused now, thinking more clearly.
You should try it.