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by Jake55778
16 Oct 2012, 22:35
Forum: Archived Towns and Factions
Topic: Escapecraft Miners Association
Replies: 52
Views: 78308

Re: Escapecraft Miners Association

I always mine with diamond tools. I did go through a phase of using iron back in Terra, but it was shortlived. To quote some youtuber whose name I've long since forgotten: "Resources in Minecraft are infinite, your time is not". Mining with diamond tools means you find more ores in the same timefram...
by Jake55778
16 Oct 2012, 19:19
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: FTL: Faster than light
Replies: 93
Views: 113574

Re: FTL: Faster than light

Try watching Totalbiscuit's full normal mode playthrough on his livestream: http://www.twitch.tv/totalbiscuit/b/335371091
He get's kinda lucky (pretty much a requirement for this game) but he also shows some good fundamentals and a few tricks you could learn from.
by Jake55778
12 Oct 2012, 11:47
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Does this look reasonable?
Replies: 26
Views: 21731

Re: Does this look reasonable?

Looks like a very nice build, not quite top of the line but pretty damn close. The question now is could you get it cheaper if you shopped around? Oh and I'd consider dropping one of those hard drives in favor of a solid state one. Installing an extra storage drive later down the road is no trouble,...
by Jake55778
04 Oct 2012, 17:47
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

Just beat the warrior on true vault hunter mode. Also joined up with some randoms online to fight terramorphous the invincible. We killed him 3 times, and wiped at least 6. The only decent loot I got out of it was an orange class mod for a Siren (which I'm happy to trade if anyone has any offers).
by Jake55778
03 Oct 2012, 02:06
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

Is anybody at, or close to, level 50? Imma need some help with terramorphous the invincible. I'm told soloing him is technically possible, but I'm lacking either the skill or the gear.
by Jake55778
01 Oct 2012, 18:25
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Windows 8. What's your opinion?
Replies: 34
Views: 21220

Re: Windows 8. What's your opinion?

Why can't Windows just be the nice middle of the road OS? I don't want the sterile, oversimplified gloss of a mac, and I don't have the patience to learn how to get the most out of Linux.
by Jake55778
01 Oct 2012, 07:50
Forum: Useful Old Stuff
Topic: Future Shift to Retire
Replies: 14
Views: 8802

Re: Future Shift to Retire

I still use the place. The scenery's nice, and there's plenty of empty space. It's also fun to remove the one stone block keeping a sand island afloat and watching the whole thing fall to the ground. I feel like I should point out that unlike the previous retired worlds, cuboiding futureshift makes ...
by Jake55778
28 Sep 2012, 15:58
Forum: Help & Advice
Topic: Gimp
Replies: 10
Views: 21997

Re: Gimp

Depends what you need to do with it. Photography? Image manipulation? Digital painting? Graphic design?

Those myriad of buttons may be daunting when you start out, but you only need a handful for most tasks and you'll pick up on the others as you go.
by Jake55778
27 Sep 2012, 23:46
Forum: Archived Towns and Factions
Topic: Escapecraft Miners Association
Replies: 52
Views: 78308

Re: Escapecraft Miners Association

Fortune on the spot. Been using the same pick since the enchantment was first introduced. I think I'll probably be the first to use up a fortune III unbreaking III entirely on valid blocks (diamond, lapis, redstone, coal). Although that feat is made much less impressive by the fact I usually mine wi...
by Jake55778
27 Sep 2012, 21:42
Forum: Archived Towns and Factions
Topic: Escapecraft Miners Association
Replies: 52
Views: 78308

Re: Escapecraft Miners Association

Per session? Not really sure. Until I get bored. Mining (and minecraft in general really) is my zen activity, I just do it to zone out and relax, I don't really keep track of the time. If I had to guess I'd say 40 minutes to an hour.
by Jake55778
27 Sep 2012, 20:52
Forum: Archived Towns and Factions
Topic: Escapecraft Miners Association
Replies: 52
Views: 78308

Re: Escapecraft Miners Association

Not bad, though I'm pretty sure I've had better. A stack of diamonds is pretty typical for me per mining trip, 2 stacks on a good day. Don't think I've ever hit 3, my inventory usually fills up with iron & lapis before I get that far.
by Jake55778
27 Sep 2012, 09:14
Forum: Trading
Topic: Windwyn's Enchanting Surplus
Replies: 25
Views: 15067

Re: Windwyn's Enchanting Surplus

You know "My time" isn't a very useful indicator of when something went on sale. Either use server time, or list the timezone you're posting from. Or even leave it at just the date, I doubt the time will be a particularly crucial factor in most instances. /rant Anyway good luck with your shop. Capit...
by Jake55778
26 Sep 2012, 09:32
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

Minor final boss spoilers So apparently you can go back and fight the warrior multiple times for loot & experience. It won't let you fast travel straight there so you'll have to run through that whole section again, which is decent experience in itself and takes you past a few chests. One you reach ...
by Jake55778
26 Sep 2012, 08:26
Forum: Trading
Topic: Selling locked chest
Replies: 20
Views: 14426

Re: Selling locked chest

So I can't place it and I can't wear it. What's the point of having a rare block if you can't show it off?

I'll pass.
by Jake55778
26 Sep 2012, 04:00
Forum: Trading
Topic: Selling locked chest
Replies: 20
Views: 14426

Re: Selling locked chest

Can it be worn as a hat?
by Jake55778
26 Sep 2012, 00:26
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

Woo! Beat the main quest. Much more involving story this time around. As well as some nice loot and a ton of eridium, you also unlock True Vault Hunter mode, and a lvl 50 side quest to kill a vaguely defined giant monster. Given that 2-3 levels in Borderlands can mean the difference between tough as...
by Jake55778
25 Sep 2012, 21:01
Forum: Archived Towns and Factions
Topic: Escapecraft Miners Association
Replies: 52
Views: 78308

Re: Escapecraft Miners Association

Sti_Jo_Lew wrote:Sure, why not. Mining is always more fun with others.
More fun, but less profitable
by Jake55778
24 Sep 2012, 15:23
Forum: Religion & Politics
Topic: How much do you treat others beliefs?
Replies: 8
Views: 18663

Re: How much do you treat others beliefs?

I enjoy discussing different beliefs. When it comes to religion and the supernatural I don't believe a word of it, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to try and understand people with a different world view.
by Jake55778
24 Sep 2012, 06:38
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

How is everyone doing with collecting badass ranks? Has anyone got to a point where the buffs are actually noticeable? I'm at 1418 Maximum health 2.8% Shield capacity 3.3% Melee damage 2.8% Grenade damage 3.3% Gun accuracy 3.8% Gun damage 4.3% Gun fire rate 4.3% Recoil reduction 4.8% Reload speed 2....
by Jake55778
23 Sep 2012, 19:50
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

Oh definitely. A good barrage of rockets will take down a constructor or similar miniboss in seconds. The ammo is expensive mind, and pretty rare when you don't have a vendor, and of course the reload speed is slow. Being a gunzerker helps, I have 50% chance not to consume ammo, 25% chance to add am...
by Jake55778
23 Sep 2012, 18:56
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

Gunzerker with Assault rifles, pistol, and rocket launcher. Two rocket launchers in the case of bosses . Oh and for grenades I use longbow slag + transfusion. They're great, I can heal and weaken enemies while keeping my distance, I've kept using them despite having higher damage grenades available.
by Jake55778
23 Sep 2012, 18:40
Forum: Useful Old Stuff
Topic: Mentors in PvP
Replies: 15
Views: 10042

Re: Mentors in PvP

And a double post to boot :lol:
by Jake55778
23 Sep 2012, 06:03
Forum: Religion & Politics
Topic: Who is God to You?
Replies: 185
Views: 238038

Re: Who is God to You?

I know this eas from the first page but I'd like to point out in the Bible it states that Jesus breathed out stars. You see there is a star that if the earth was a golfball it could fill the Super Dome 3,000 times. 3000! God is NOT too small. He is INCREDIBLY big! So big to BREATHE OUT a star that ...
by Jake55778
23 Sep 2012, 05:34
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

You need to play Rage then, best reaction animations of any game to date. Borderlands 2 is nice, but it doesn't compare. Having played a little further I'm starting to find a few things annoying if I'm honest. -Gun chests seem rarer than the first game, instead you're expected to root through way mo...
by Jake55778
21 Sep 2012, 09:45
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: Borderlands 2 O_O
Replies: 79
Views: 77963

Re: Borderlands 2 O_O

Played 4 hours so far, currently level 10. Found an awesome pistol with the tag "Monty don't take no guff" (gold rarity).
by Jake55778
20 Sep 2012, 08:26
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: FTL: Faster than light
Replies: 93
Views: 113574

Re: FTL: Faster than light

Well I've been trying various approaches. First attempt I just blasted their shield generator with everything I had. I went into stage 2 with my hull at around 50% though and couldn't withstand the drones long enough to do any real damage. Second attempt I was using burst lasers to wear down their s...
by Jake55778
20 Sep 2012, 05:38
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: FTL: Faster than light
Replies: 93
Views: 113574

Re: FTL: Faster than light

Attempt #4 failed :(
I've gotta be doing something wrong here, how do you deal with that many drones?
by Jake55778
19 Sep 2012, 16:54
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: FTL: Faster than light
Replies: 93
Views: 113574

Re: FTL: Faster than light

Attempt #3 failed :( I was using the Red-Tail (Kestrel type B) with a heavy laser and a burst laser III. I also had 2 boarding drones. Managed to kill all but two of the boss' crew in the first round, but got obliterated by their rockets. I also had a crystal in my crew who I was sorry to lose (alth...
by Jake55778
19 Sep 2012, 08:39
Forum: Games and Reviews
Topic: FTL: Faster than light
Replies: 93
Views: 113574

Re: FTL: Faster than light

Anybody got any tips? I keep getting owned by the Boss' drones Is it just luck? I'm not sure how much better my ship could have been the 2nd attempt. I had a burst laser I, a glaive laser (incredibly powerful), and a burst laser II. I had maxed shields and 45% evade. I had a full crew (A rock, a Man...
by Jake55778
18 Sep 2012, 03:46
Forum: Trading
Topic: Buying player written books
Replies: 15
Views: 10991

Re: Buying player written books

zekesonxx wrote: Wealth.
Yay, I win escapecraft! :D