One month into league, no one feedback the shield mobs yet another totally imba 3.15 mob?

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EdenRage wrote:

you seem to go along with ggg line of thought that we click it to feel it it is precious etc, go slow so you can take in the sights.

That is how I enjoy playing games, you are correct.

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EdenRage wrote:

well, to a certain extent that's true, for maybe the first, second time? now do that for 160x maps (and another 160x for awaken/maven?) - how about you play 160 chess games, would you approach it with the same play process like the first time?

Yes. I would. I am methodical and careful as I play. Immersing myself in the game fully, clearing maps, opening all the containers, identifying most of the items, scavenging, foraging and exploring the world of Wraeclast.

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EdenRage wrote:

ggg seem to forget that POE is no longer the beta it once was, Act 1-3 and that's it. We now have > 10 leagues and stacking 10 league mechanics, while maintaining the same 3 month league cycle? somethings got to give, we are FORCED, in a sense, to have to go fast to be efficient -

That's actually something you're imposing on yourself. Just as my pathological need to open every last barrel is also a box I place myself in. GGG's stance, to me, seems somewhere between the two extremes.

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EdenRage wrote:

why do you think people reach 100 within one week of league?

Careful play, good skill planning, wise gear choices, solid group composition and making pinnacle use of the trade site so they can capitalize on each market transition.

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EdenRage wrote:

Why organize races then?

Because the developers cater to both groups. Which is ultimately a good thing. There should be some content that rewards the gogogogogo crowd, and some that is made to be savored.

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EdenRage wrote:

everyone just go slow and be happy.

I don't feel they are getting that extreme. They're pulling the speed meta down somewhat, but there is still lots - possibly even most - of the content that is very rewarding if you can clear fast.

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EdenRage wrote:

Again as mentioned, it is somewhat fair for bosses to have some prep time, but if i were to read forums watch videos for normal mapping that's really pushing it a bit far. albeit there are vids on how to map, really. even if the league mechanic dont take 30 mins, at 10 min each that is still 160 maps x 10 mins, that still adds up.

Now, I actually see increased duration on my entertainment as a "value-add." It puzzles me that folks race to "get it over with." Isn't that like going to a movie and wanting it to end quicker? It's a strange notion to me.

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EdenRage wrote:

in any case, the BCR gem that was suggested does help - before i was considering to skip league mechanic altogether. So you can play at tactical gameplay positing around a white map mob, now I just pop the BCR gem and spam my skill like before.

That's a good idea. You worked around a problem and deserve to be rewarded for it.

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EdenRage wrote:

p/s - you keep saying your 2 exa build taking you to T16 maps ez mode, please do share your profile so at least we can see how your build works. thanks.

As I've said before, my account is a target for thieves, I will not be taking it off private. I had an account stolen in DAoC because I was showing off. 379 days /played on it. It made the people who took it thousands of dollars on Ebay. I won't make the same mistake twice.

But I am using an Oni-Garoshi, Rat's Nest, Oskarm, The Armiral, Atzeri's Step, Death Rush, The Taming, The tactician, and a talismen with Discord Artisan.