Fortnite: Battle Royale

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:41 am

Not liking the egg launcher. They dont explode on contact and tend to bounce then take a sec to explode. By then the enemy has moved.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:20 pm

Daehawk wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:41 am Not liking the egg launcher. They dont explode on contact and tend to bounce then take a sec to explode. By then the enemy has moved.

Yep - they are good for flushing people out but not a direct assault (without a LOT of practice).

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:22 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:41 am Got to use the Overclocked Pulse Laser for the first time yesterday. It is really powerful - no wonder I always die to it.

You get that from Loot Island, right? It is sweet but I find it incredibly dangerous to go to Loot Island - nine times out of ten I die there. So sweet as it is I think the risk of going for it outweighs the reward for me.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:23 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:20 pm
Daehawk wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:41 am Not liking the egg launcher. They dont explode on contact and tend to bounce then take a sec to explode. By then the enemy has moved.
Yep - they are good for flushing people out but not a direct assault (without a LOT of practice).

Yeah, I agree. I wonder if it's more useful in build mode, since it could be used to help knock down people's builds.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:13 pm

El Guapo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:22 pm
stessier wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:41 am Got to use the Overclocked Pulse Laser for the first time yesterday. It is really powerful - no wonder I always die to it.
You get that from Loot Island, right? It is sweet but I find it incredibly dangerous to go to Loot Island - nine times out of ten I die there. So sweet as it is I think the risk of going for it outweighs the reward for me.

Yes, it's on Loot Island. I only go there rarely - in this case I was an Aerialist and managed to claim the island uncontested. As I was picking up the loot, I heard a zip line so I just ran for the edge and jumped - worked out nicely!

I still want to get into the vault on the Island - it requires 2 keys which is a whole lot of work when, like you said, there is a 90% chance I'll die getting up there.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:48 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:13 pm
El Guapo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:22 pm
stessier wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:41 am Got to use the Overclocked Pulse Laser for the first time yesterday. It is really powerful - no wonder I always die to it.
You get that from Loot Island, right? It is sweet but I find it incredibly dangerous to go to Loot Island - nine times out of ten I die there. So sweet as it is I think the risk of going for it outweighs the reward for me.
Yes, it's on Loot Island. I only go there rarely - in this case I was an Aerialist and managed to claim the island uncontested. As I was picking up the loot, I heard a zip line so I just ran for the edge and jumped - worked out nicely!

I still want to get into the vault on the Island - it requires 2 keys which is a whole lot of work when, like you said, there is a 90% chance I'll die getting up there.

I think attacking Highcard is a much better risk / reward balance. It's not that hard to kill him and his buddies, and you get his special assault rifle plus a vault card. His assault rifle isn't as good as the Overclocked Rifle, but it's maybe 80% as good, and much more doable.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:47 pm

The ODM took a little while to figure out, but was a lot of fun once I learned how to use it.

Brooke 100 levels this weekend too - only 100 more to go!

Baroquen · Post by **Baroquen** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:55 pm

I have barely played this since MLB The Show came out a few weeks back. I did play a round today, and knocked out a few quests. Had some good weapons. Thought things were going well. Into the top 25, maybe 20. Not sure. Then got taken out by some try-hard sniping from on top of some tree. I have no idea how my son plays this non-stop. I get frustrated with it way too easily.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sun May 07, 2023 3:46 pm

Having Star Wars, the ODM, and all the Syndicate items in the game at the same time leads to really fun chaos.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sun May 07, 2023 4:28 pm

Whats ODM stand for?

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sun May 07, 2023 7:06 pm

Google is your friend.

Attack on Titan's Omni-Directional Mobility Gear

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon May 08, 2023 10:25 am

Still no idea what that is but its cool. I only watched one ep of that. People turning into giant nekked folk that clothes no longer fit then eating the normal folk was too much.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon May 15, 2023 1:16 pm

Got a triple elimination this weekend. Came up on two people fighting it out and started using my Sith powers to drop a mountain on them just as a third person jumped off a roof into the middle of their fray. I don't think they even know what hit them. I stood stunned for a second that all three were gone before I ran around and picked through a rather impressive loot pile.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Mon May 15, 2023 1:48 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 1:16 pm Got a triple elimination this weekend. Came up on two people fighting it out and started using my Sith powers to drop a mountain on them just as a third person jumped off a roof into the middle of their fray. I don't think they even know what hit them. I stood stunned for a second that all three were gone before I ran around and picked through a rather impressive loot pile.

I've never done that exact thing, but one of my favorite things is coming across two or three people fighting it out and then picking them all off in short order.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Mon May 15, 2023 1:51 pm

I'm lazy. I wait a few seconds and just take out the winner as he loots.

OK, that's not really true. I get so focused on the easy targets I don't notice the sniper off to the side that one shots me as I stand there like a fool.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Mon May 15, 2023 2:46 pm

coopasonic wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 1:51 pm I'm lazy. I wait a few seconds and just take out the winner as he loots.

OK, that's not really true. I get so focused on the easy targets I don't notice the sniper off to the side that one shots me as I stand there like a fool.

I do debate how long to wait before attacking, though typically I get impatient and attack pretty quickly.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat May 20, 2023 11:08 am

What a stupid design choice to not have a Ranked Solo Zero Build.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Sat May 20, 2023 11:20 am

stessier wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 11:08 am What a stupid design choice to not have a Ranked Solo Zero Build.

Yeah I was baffled by that. They allow solo duo and squads ranked for regular - why limit Zero Build to duos?

Baroquen · Post by **Baroquen** » Sat May 20, 2023 3:58 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 11:08 am What a stupid design choice to not have a Ranked Solo Zero Build.

Oh wow, really? That's pretty much all I play. Guess I won't be touching Ranked then. /shrug

The fact that I'm barely playing despite Star Wars and Spiderman crossovers isn't really a great sign. I played one round yesterday, and it was fun, until getting just obliterated endgame. I really despise PvP in almost every form. It's sad IMO that the matchmaking seems to be all or nothing, but whatever "bracket" I'm in these days isn't much fun.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Tue May 23, 2023 1:38 pm

I really wish they would optimize their game engine so it would load faster. You click the desktop icon then wait and wait and wait while it seemingly loads up. SLOOOOOOoowly. God what a drag. Used to be..and most games still do....games would start right up soon as you clicked on them.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:59 pm

REALLY loving that new WILD season. Got a new skin and starting to get Vbucks. The new map areas are way fun. I explored the aztek ruin way north and found a treasure room of blue chests and gold chests......filled with gold bars and purple weapons. Had to book to as the storm passed me by while I was in there lol.

First win in a long while.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:19 pm

The new season is very cool. The Drum Shotgun is OP though - I'd be shocked if it wasn't nerfed in short order.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:02 pm

Ive gotten killed by it and killed others wit hit..even a grey qual one.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:35 pm

I'm just under Level 50 (half way to Optimus Prime skin!). I haven't noticed any changes to the drum shotgun - I still think the common grey version is better than any other shotgun blue or less. Still having a lot of fun in the new area - the ability to cloak has made for some fun showdowns.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:49 pm

That drum shotgun is fun.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:48 pm

I logged in and did the Ciri and Yennefer stuff. I enjoyed the Ciri parkour one much more.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:18 am

Finally got Optimus Prime. I think he looks pretty neat - but I think I'm going back to the character I have who is dressed in black head-to-toe. I'm not sure if it truly makes a difference, but it sure seems like Optimus is easier to spot than the other guy.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:24 am

stessier wrote: ↑Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:18 am Finally got Optimus Prime. I think he looks pretty neat - but I think I'm going back to the character I have who is dressed in black head-to-toe. I'm not sure if it truly makes a difference, but it sure seems like Optimus is easier to spot than the other guy.

He's not exactly camouflaged. My son will sometimes put on an all white skin and then land in the snowy areas for this reason.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:58 pm

Ive been logging and doing some quests. I still do not enjoy it like I did a map or two back. The quests then all were cool things to do and you go real rewards for each one like a glider or pickaxe or something to wear and see..I hate quests that are only exp or a spray or something as I never use them. Im in it for looks change and emotes that last.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:48 pm

New season has started. I find the new areas both fun and frustrating. If you get and weapon and survive first contact, it can be a lot of fun. If you get unlucky, though, you can end up eliminated in the first minute.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:27 pm

Is the new season a new map yet? Or is it one map per year? I loved last map but never liked this one. the jungle stuff helped as I loved the temples and such. But overall Ive been disappointed. Also Ive never really learned good locations like i did the old map.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:22 am

They modify the map every 3-ish months. This is the same base map since January, but it has been modified extensively since then. Compared to June, there are 3 new areas/Resorts to explore. They aren't particularly big in the grand scheme of things, but they each have a heist to perform that adds to the fun/mayhem. They are also heavily guarded by NPCs.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:01 pm

New'ish maps and stuff now. Starting over. They gave me 53 items from the last one.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:58 am

Got 6 wins yesterday with 3 natural Battle Royals (won 3 in a row at one point - first time that's ever happened!). The last one let me complete my Legendary Survivor Medal and now I've moved on to Exotic. The medals really make one aggressive - I'm scared to see what's required for Mythic levels.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:28 am

I haven't come closer than 5th this new map. I usually die within 5 minm or touching down. But Im trying to rob those houses instead of actually playing to the death.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:47 am

Daehawk wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:28 am I haven't come closer than 5th this new map. I usually die within 5 minm or touching down. But Im trying to rob those houses instead of actually playing to the death.

Have you found the quick ways to the bosses of each house? If not, it might be easier to let someone else take out the house boss and then take out that person - like hide in the vents until it makes sense to go for it.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:22 am

No not yet. I did make it to the vault room once and right as I entered the storm wall passed me lol. I just stood there deflated...then I made it out and got that 5th place lol.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:14 pm

Finished the Exotic Survivor Medal series today and am starting on Mythic. It'll be a miracle if I complete this. The requirements for the Mythic 10 are:

Spoiler:

I shudder to think what is needed for Mythic 1.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:01 pm

I managed to move the Survivor Medal forward one step in a full weekend of playing. At this rate, I'll never get 9 more before the end of the season.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:27 pm

Finished 2nd place. Best I can do now it seems .