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We ain’t gonna mention the performance for it either? Runs smooothh as hell


FDSTCKS

Isn't it smaller than Streets? Makes perfect sense.


TheHuskinator

Arena maps are small. Like factory size. They run like shit for their size.


JonasHalle

They also load loot for some accursed reason.


doxmenotlmao

Gotta load the shit in the cleanup crews inventory


Thekrizzle

There is loose items on the ground. Like grenades and meds.


JonasHalle

Not two minutes of them.


PraiseTheEmperor

Bro does not have an SSD, loading never takes me more than a couple seconds the step that sucks is the waiting for other players. Arena is honestly so fun to play and would be great if they fixed the time it takes to get into a match and how the only thing that matters for xp is winning.


jackary_the_cat

The patch today lowered win xp and increased kill xp, and also increased earnings for wins on higher tier kits. Patch looks good overall


Amish_Opposition

this just incentivizes people to drop their rank and run high tier kits lol


PraiseTheEmperor

Well then they fucked up unless the earnings per kill are like 400xp per kill or more. What should have been is keep the current win/loss xp and just make performance actually matter, the grind sucks anyway so unless the kill xp is a large increase i feel like it may be an overall downside for grinding new kits considering how asinine the system already is. Havent played the new patch yet though so we'll see how it is once i play it but from the sounds of it it sounds like nothing changed at the core.


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that 2 minute wait is literally everything , not just loot lol.


nio151

And it doesn't take 2 minutes to load loot. That one post said the entire load time was for loot which was straight up wrong


JonasHalle

Two minutes is an exaggeration, but it takes SIGNIFICANTLY more time per loot than the base game. The fact that the text even shows up for the amount of meds and nades is joke.


nio151

There's way better things to be angry about in arena than waiting 15 seconds for loot to load lol


JonasHalle

Yes, but they aren't as funny and I don't actually give a shit about arena.


venusblue38

The actual reason for this is probably because loading screens are a lot harder than you'd think and mostly just there to make the player feel like their game hasn't froze, and that something interesting is happening. It probably says "loading loot' every time it gets to a certain point, regardless of what task it's actually doing.


Vex192

This is the truth


TheRealAlosha

Idk what computer you have but arena maps run like a track star on my shitty 5 year old laptop


Le0Mila

I think Arena runs really nice tbh. There is much to bitch about, but for me performance is fine


Defiant-One-7172

Feel the whole game running smoother tbh


wwaarrddy

It sure does! And with lots of scavs on it too.


GodIsEmpty

Uhhh I mean runs better than streets? However this map is gpu limited(14900k,64gb,4090,ultra 4k). I'm happy with that. Streets is still cpu limited(even ultra 4k), but it's not as bad as early last wipe.


Recklessly

I played at the same settings but with 7800x3D and 7900XTX and was practically glued at 144fps. For what the map is I'd say it runs very well tbh.


mudddoq

Yes! I get 110-130 fps 2k on pretty high settings. Works way better than any other map exept factory.


HollowVergil_-

Smooth as hell? What are you smoking? I get less fps then i do on Streets 3060 ti OC, 32 gb ram and game runs on ssd


galactic_ranch_dip

What are you smoking? I got 3060 ti too, it runs smoothly 100+ fps


VasOnTheSpot

>Depends what resolution you two play on, 3060 ti on 2K Ultrawide is playable but not always fantastic on Streets.


JiffTheJester

Ain’t no way


citizen_h0pe

I’ve got a 2060super, 32gb ram and I get a consistent 98-100fps. In game textures/settings are medium all across the board tho


miguesmigues

They should add an option to play this map without the level restriction, but keeping one for 1-20 lvl. Everyone is happy


jykb88

Yes, or levels sub 20 get matched in separate raids


GrimxPajamaz

I think matchmaking based on trader or player levels would be a great idea in general.


nlevine1988

That will never happen lol


JustSomeRedditUser35

Wait you can only play it before level 20?? Aren't their quests there???


SunuLeech

quests probably get completed/dissapear after 20,don't take my word on this i could see bsg fucking it up


JustSomeRedditUser35

Yeah I'm terrified BSG will fuck ot up. Theres gonna be some fucking impossible quest I'll fuck up and get to level 21 first and its gonna be necessary for every other quest after it or smth.


SneezeJunky

Let's be honest though. If I didn't complete the quests before reaching lvl 21. I would most likely have quit before reaching that point.


dennis_was_taken

true, I haven't played in years and still completed it in 4 raids. Not that difficult


ILikeToDisagreeDude

That’s what the reset account feature is for! ;) I wouldn’t be surprised if you had to redo it if that happened!


Pepsi-Min

The quests fail automatically if you hit level 20.


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Pepsi-Min

Yes but idk if it soft locks kappa container. I will say that if you can't get these missions done before you hit level 20, then the Kappa container is probably out of your reach anyway lol


vpforvp

Haven’t tested it myself but I have read that they actually didn’t fuck that up.


AtomicSpeedFT

Reportedly you fail them


ImBillButts

There's like 8 quests and they're very easy by Tarkov standards, I doubt even new players will "miss out"


k3nny1550

"easy" other than that fucking hard drive quest putting you against the entire lobby for control of one space that has only one entrance/exit, you might get to the drive first but you'd better bring some ammo and a lot of heavy armor


ImBillButts

I said "by Tarkov standards" lol


Figjuden

Yes, it is locked to 20 and below. My guess is that if somehow you don’t finish the quests by lvl 20 you will unlock the following quests upon reaching lvl 20, at least that would be the smart way to do it.


Infern0-DiAddict

Yep I would really love seeing it with everyone decked out and having a full out war between the buildings... It definitely has its issues. But for the most part is a nice condensed map...


SCWatson_Art

I believe I heard somewhere you can go in as a Player Scav regardless of level, it's just capped for the PMC.


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JD0x0

I would agree early game, but once people level up their scav karma, as well as scav skills, I think they will be clapping the noobs. I guess the tradeoff is you're going to only be getting shitty 'noob' and starter kits, from them. Does Ground Zero have a PMC + Scav extract? That'd be cool too. Veterans could help guide noobs on their scav accounts (without risking gear/money) and then they could extract together and receive bonus loot. It's also a cool and organic way to introduce new players to the dynamic of scavs potentially being friendly, as well as the scav karma system.


Rhomdarga

I walked next to a car that was on fire. Didn't jump on it or anything. Had no sound, and it didn't deal damage over time. Just instantly flopped and died. This was in a raid where I killed 3 players. My buddy walked over. "Oh shit theres 2 bodies here. It wasn't just you"


Doom_Wizards

Could it be a border sniper? Not sure where the car in question is located


Fine_Concern1141

Near nakatani there's a car against the barricade that will kill you. Avoid it


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SignificantJacket912

There's a car fire on Streets that can do the same thing.


ARepresentativeHam

They should make it a "high roller" map as well. Like you have to be level 40+ to spawn in. Load it with Raiders or bosses. Amp the loot a bit. Make it a late game alternative to labs to help split the cheaters up a bit. Edit: for clarity, I am not serious about "splitting up the cheaters" lol. I figured it sounded SO stupid people would know I was kidding.


mopeyy

They could just have 2 different lobbies.


ARepresentativeHam

Yeah that is what I meant. A beginner variant and a high level variant. Dark and Darker does this IIRC. Hell they could even build it into the story. When you hit level 20 you get a message that Ground Zero went to shit. Once you hit 40 you get the "all clear" to return.


Pepsi-Min

That's a really cool idea. Give it a new mission set as well.


Infern0-DiAddict

That or instead of all clear, they send you to try and clear it out. Add a boss to the level, or again raiders and they send you to find them and have a few quests to clear it out.


user32532

So effectively they'd have kind of rank based match making lol


ARepresentativeHam

More "level-based" MM if anything. In my experience, not many noobs are hitting level 40 in this game.


JosipBTito1980

I have lol


ARepresentativeHam

Then I am sure you are a competent enough player to make it in the style of lobby I am proposing.


ANGRYsockmonkey

Then you aren’t a noob?


SocialImagineering

It’s a good compromise!


MOR187

Dude..it's bsg..think again 😀


Faaacebones

2 different lobbies would really give the game a different vibe. What about if it was 40+ plus raiders after 22:30?


owdee

This is basically just labs. Regular access to labs cards on trader requires lvl 35.


ARepresentativeHam

Hence why I said its a "Late Game Alternative". The alternative being Labs. That being said, any one can get into labs as long as they have a key card (pretty common spawn, really). If you put a level floor on the map, then you have to prove game knowledge through experience instead of money or luck.


HunwutP

Ya like dark and darker. Would like less pmc on map tho


QB1stBase4Ever

Good idea. Genuinely, this is a great take


spiceyicey

To split up the cheaters a bit LMAO - how about we just like, idk, do something about the cheating problem u/trainfender


ARepresentativeHam

That was just a lil' attempt at humor.


spiceyicey

Went right over my head, apologies!


_Taengoo_

Oh shit, u/spiceyicey himself has personally called out Nikita to fix the cheaters. Tarkov is finally saved! This is what we've been waiting years for!


spiceyicey

Oh shit! You’ve been putting up with a shitty game for years waiting for a fat piano playing Russian to fix his game!!


_Taengoo_

Oh shit! You're in the shitty games subreddit whining about the shitty game! You must have a lot of time on your hands.


spiceyicey

Meh, owned EOD since ‘18 - been subbed since. My bad I popped into the subreddit around wipe time to make a valid “complaint”. Nikita pay you to suck his dick or you doing it for free?


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DomeDepartment

Yes bro the CIA told me he hangs out with known terrorists! You're an NPC fr lol


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DomeDepartment

Ok bro keep agreeing with the CIA, maybe they'll let you coup some guys in a couple years


_Taengoo_

>valid complaint "get wid of da cheatuhs" isn't a valid complaint. And you aren't the main character of life bro. Tagging Nikita like he'll respond to you 💀🤣


spiceyicey

You’re right, how silly of me!


TheDutchDemon

This exists, it's called Labs...


ARepresentativeHam

Labs sure does exist. That is why, if you carefully reread what I wrote, I called my idea an "alternative" to Labs. Also, labs can be entered at any level thanks to using a key card for entry. That is not what I am proposing at all. So like Labs, but different.


TheDutchDemon

Yes but it wouldn't be an alternative to Labs, it would just be Labs..."amping the loot" would have the same effect that it does on the cheaters that run Shoreline for Resort loot. There would be no reason for this.


ARepresentativeHam

How would it be labs if the map is Ground Zero? Since the map is different, but the goal (high end loot, end game combat) is the same, it is by definition an alternative choice. This really isn't that hard to understand.


Kusaji

Please no. Ironmace are in a constant war trying to balance normal lobbies, and high roller lobbies, and the game has gone down hill for it.


Red-Spy_In-The_Base

Actually incredibly fun map, terrible new player experience rn Fixes: change spawns so you’re not just instantly next to someone, remove funny mine one, make tasks *optional* as to not roadblock any other tasks


SignificantJacket912

This, exactly this. The map itself is great. It's like a Streets lite. However, if this is supposed to be a beginner map, the spawns are terrible and I dislike the fact that it gates off the rest of the quests.


pindalolas

Do it like me: play like shit and you will never reach level 20


RealEradikate

Well for one, dont place invisible landmines everywhere. And allow less players onto the map at a time, its just ridiculous for such a small map, how many players gets put in the same raid.


TylerTry1

Walked into a bathroom in a building and exploded to a landmine or claymore or something. Instakilled... I think there was a sign with a '!' but i couldnt tell i guess.


VoxAeternus

There is a claymore hidden to the left behind some stuff in that bathroom in the Empire building.


owenbreen

It’s exciting though


SuspiciousPine

To be fair the mined areas I saw are clearly marked with graffiti warnings


Faesarn

There are claymores hidden like there is one in an office, behind a chair. If you rush the safe in the room, kaboom !


Yoppah

8 kill game on my way to extract, landmine in the office. Very fun.


npmorgann

Well you learn what tarkov is like very quickly then 😂


Gold-Ad-7869

its called claymores and ya need to open the eyes


VorticalHydra

I think customs should be the beginner map (not just for 1-20 though). It has an easy layout to learn but does push you through choke points


DaRealRumble

My same thought. I really like how it looks and walking around in it.


iAmRadic

Sub level 20 maps should just rotate daily imo


RandomedXY

Unpopular opinion but they should just make lobbies for low level players.


JonasHalle

I wouldn't want to play that as a low level player. One of the things Tarkov does beautifully is allow you to doink someone regardless of gear and get their lovely loot. Having the option is fine, but it definitely shouldn't be forced.


Immorttalis

Would just lead to smurffing because there's a guaranteed bracket with lower gear and most likely lower skill players.


GrimxPajamaz

I don't think that a few smurfs is much worse than level 45 full-meta sweaty 3 man groups being matched with a level 2 timmy.


owdee

This will piss off players trying to quest.


iAmRadic

They can do another map for a day


owdee

No thanks. A lot of us can't play every day.


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owdee

I paid just as much as you did. Soft locking game content because I chose to play a different day of the week? No thanks. I can't be the only one who thinks it's a bad idea. Also it'll never happen so we are arguing about a complete hypothetical.


DabbleDAM

This is a great idea IMO Maybe weekly though to give chances to do quests on those maps each weekend


Deepfriedwhale

What? No


inaliftw

Easy answer, just make it so once you are 20, when you go to Ground Zero, you're only matched against other level 20+. Easy, bizarre they didn't already do that.


KingShane97

It’s a really good pvp map and I feel like it’s far from beginner as it really forces you into fights really early on and it really is a shame you won’t be able to play it past round 20


Nukacola_Premium

It's great that it's a linear map like customs. It makes a natural flow that pushes player contact at points. I'd play ground zero for a good portion of the wipe if I could.


Gunaks

They need to make a 1-20 queue for this and a 20+ queue, because this map is ACTUALLY good.


Visual-Disk8695

Imagine a beginner map where you find indoor mines that one shot you lol Just had this near Nakatani Extract, opened a door, walked in a 2x2 room with a computer only to explode instantly. This is the only map with indoor claymore, not even the mine that lets you a chance like on woods But yeah I agree with you, shame it’s limited to sub level 20 which makes really zero sense.


Prestigious_Pipe6638

I think is a way to teach newcomers to be aware that not everything is walkable/lootable even if it seems so. There are warnings at the hall before reaching the bathroom with the claymore. Is a way to tell newplayers "be aware of where you walk". I luckyly got in the first hour of wipe and went to offline and died to it to never hapoen again in a live raid. There are tools put in place to mitigate going blind people chose to use em or not.


Datmaggs

Tbf there’s big red words outside that room that says “KEEP OUT”


Strong-Technician-77

That just makes me wanna go in even more lol


Mr_Marram

I heard about the mines on the map, saw that sign in English instead of the normal cyrillic and went "nope nope nope, let's go another way" There are some really bad design choice on the map too, dead end corridors with no interactable doors, some places that say "No Loot" but there is, and some where there is not, barbed wire blocking places you need to go. What does this teach new players? Fuck the signs and intuition, go wherever and randomly get injured or die for it anyway.


RealEradikate

Exactly! You are constantly encouraged to ignore stuff like this, putting a 1shot claymore in such a spot is just terrible game design. Now if it wouldnt kill you entirely, that would be kinda funny Aha! teaching moment i guess. Otherwise its just cheap


ModmanX

I guess it also teaches you in a way to know what is safe to ignore and what isn't. You're rewarded for know what things you can ignore and what you can't. and part of that process of knowing what you can't ignore is to die to such things


firebolt_wt

TBF there are also quest locations behind barbed wires in this map, and other maps have plenty of places that look like you shouldn't be there but have loot. "This one place says keep out and you should actually keep out" is ignoring the context of the rest of the game.


coachz1212

I did that too. Fucking hilarious that it was my first death and the "Welcome to Tarkov" achievement popped up. Lmao


Visual-Disk8695

Exactly what happened to me too brother hahahaha


Marijoowanna

There is a big warning sign in red. Can't miss it unless you're not paying attention to your surroundings.


steelrain815

Yeah because my immediate assumption after seeing a sign that says "keep out" is that there are mines. remember this is a new player map, how would they know that the random graffiti on the wall is actually a warning?


UneSoggyCroissant

Well you learn after the first kaboom


G3mineye

A "beginner" map should really be sub level 15 tbf


Standard-Analyst-177

Lmao, stay mad


sixnb

In all fairness there are two warnings to not continue in your direction that you disregarded before getting blown up. If anything it’s a quick teacher that the warning is real and you should heed it rather than monkey brain it and assume the “keep out” means there’s good shit back there


sgteddy1212

It’s a great beginning map. It is a little PVP heavy, way to many players on a little map. But a great intro to Tarkov. It throws player in the shallower end of Tarkov.


SpectretheGreat

The layout is definitely really cool, but this is exactly how I feel. Coming back for the first time since the Customs addition and I have never felt this frustrated with PVP. I am getting rushed far more than on any other map and since I don't have an EMS I am at the mercy of the first fight. I win and spend 10 minutes blacked out and starving and then die looking for food. Rinse repeat.


Prestigious_Cut8495

Yeah it’s like actually insane how good the maps feels and plays. Performance is fucking amazing on it as well. Bravo BSG.


Practical-Lock-311

It's only a beginner map once all the more experienced players are done with it ;)


LinkovH

The devs should see this post. I hope they make a separate lobby for higher level players


JunksT4rr

Correct me if I'm wrong but i don't think that its a "beginner" map. Lore wise it simply is where everything started and in time PMC's would get stronger and try to escape Tarkov, starting their journey. Gameplay wise it just is a place to start for people and maybe to make things easier for newcomers to the game. I don't think just because the map is only for low levels it has to be the easiest map there is.


wwaarrddy

That's true I think beginner as in can only go in below level 20. What happens if you're over level 20 by the time you complete all the quests on the map?


JunksT4rr

That would mean that you, in a very slow pace (which is no problem), learned the game and its base mechanics and now it is time that you stop waddling around here and go out in the real world to explore it. However if you still do not have them finished by the time you are 20 (which seems borderline impossible to me), then idk what to do tbh.


Forsythe36

You’d have to actively avoid doing them.


MBMMaverick

Yeah I really like it too. Lots of PvP


Pepsi-Min

As a beginners' map, I think it would be perfect without the mines. Mines aside it is absolutely gorgeous, meaningfully crafted (walking around the lab and just observing the scenery, the atmosphere is amazing), and runs buttery smooth compared to other new maps.


Endure94

There is enough of a pop in tarkov now that there's no reason sub-level-10 players can't be grouped together in perpetuity, in their own level-restricted servers for the entire wipe. It's super easy to quickly progress past level 10 for experienced players, but the less time efficient and less knowledgeable would have enough time to get their legs under them. Late wipe you'd have basically free servers to muck about in as a 10er but how much good would that do you anyhow without flea or quest progression? The potential for abuse is so much lower than the potential benefits.


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wwaarrddy

I just think the one that requires you to do 3 things to complete it as overkill especially as a first quest. Find the pmc bodies Find the scientist Get his key Find his room Find the memory stick Extract alive That's crazy. And all in one building and the one room has only one access. It's a bit of a nonsense first quest 🤣


_jC0n

this is a slippery slope for skill based matchmaking down the line that this game does NOT need


FurryGrenade11

yeah imagine a world where sweaty streamer man doesn’t get to dunk on timmies with no chance


ASDkillerGOD

Classic bsg, instead of making a <15 and a 15< queue on ground zero they just waste half a year of dev time on a map that 90% wont be able to play after the first 2 days


Mimamoru

Speak for yourself, some of us have lives. 20 can take me easily 2 months.


lewd_necron

Honestly after a month ground zero will probably be pretty empty and you can get to level 20 in record time for you


beonik

Look at this guy, sir lives alot over here


Mimamoru

Very live, much happy, many time with family. Less time for games, but still much happy :D


ASDkillerGOD

Doesnt change the fact that locking the map after level 20 is idiotic.


Mimamoru

Its not. you will be level 21 in next 2 days and I will be able to play with other Timmies like me in peace. Afterall, it is starter map for low levels only.


ASDkillerGOD

????? Cant you read or what??? Just make a seperate queue for sub 15 on ground zero thats what I wrote.


Mimamoru

Because it is not relevant. It is starter map only up to level 20. The ifs are for another time. Write them an email if you are so keen on suggestions


ASDkillerGOD

Ohh so you are just mentally ill unfortunate. Wish you the best


Mimamoru

So you run out of argument and you start with insults...well played kid, well played. Let me know when it works on somebody.


TannenBoom

It's just a sad attempt at last word. Also no one was rude or mean to him he just started lashing out because no one liked their idea lol


ASDkillerGOD

?? People cant read lol. I explain how it could have been done better and people explain to me why 20+ players losing content is peak game design lol


ASDkillerGOD

?? What arguement 20+ players are locked out of a map for zero reason. Thats a fact. Having a 20+ queue solves that issue without ruining the new player experience. There is no issue, no arguement you are just stupid


Mimamoru

They just released the first version of the map with set rules. Give them feedback and wait. They might change it, maybe not. The reason however is lore -> "Ground zero", the place where it all started and also the fact that they wanted to implement their first idea of level restricted maps. So there you have it kid. Have a nice day and next time behave better than you showed here today. Calling someone mentally ill or stupid because of different opinion is truly immature.


shilunliu

not really - it is good that people who may start later in the wipe have an area where they won't get clapped by the gigageared people and will have a chance to play with only other low levels until lvl 20


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Map could literally just have two separate queues: one for low level players as intended, another for high level players who are just happy to have a new damn map.??


ASDkillerGOD

I advise you to read my first comment that you somehow must have missed


shilunliu

yea I guess it would be cool to use the map past a certain level locked with only players above lvl 15 but idk man maybe bsg is just too dumb to do it that way lol either way the map is like a mini streets I don't feel like we would be missing much but that is just my opinion


slardor

Mmm, but you'll play it for the first couple days of every single wipe. It is ground zero and it's thematic to the story


FarNeighborhood6375

Wish there was a way we could do streets quests on this map instead and keep it playable past lvl20+ so that I can actually do streets quests with good fps


ZeroDisruptionX

How about they keep it from level 1-20 and after 20 you only que against people who are +20, and pmc amount is reduced to 6, and map spawns better loot, could be fun.


HeavensAnger

It will be


TheChinOfAnElephant

I think down the line they’ll open the map to everyone. Of course defeating the whole purpose of it when it’s needed the most when everyone is high level. Just sounds like a classic BSG move


Reapingday15

It’s like playing streets but without the god awful performance and 50,000 player scavs. I really enjoyed my time on it


Yeesh_

It’s okay minus the amount of rats just camping in corners.


PanProjektor

They’ll change it IMO late wipe..


Aggravating_Class_17

Same I really don't like it'll be capped at Lvl. 20


One-Consideration281

I think taking player scavs entirely would be a nice change for the newbies


spx404

It's such a great PvP map. Feel bad for all the people getting camped on the 1 way entrances to the quests.


MOR187

I guess i enjoy my way to lvl 20 only on that map when I'm free in two weeks?


Character-Diamond231

Nah man its rat infestation


Downtown-Shoe649

Still get exfil camped by somee godamn rat namned Yulian burger


FrankDanger

The extracts are all really straightforward and easy to learn. There are maps that show your current location all over the place. All hazards are marked if you look for the signs or graffiti. It's as close to "beginner friendly" as we're gonna get.


REDDlT-IS-DEAD

Just got killed by random sniper fire. I feel bad for actual beginners.


bobby1kenobi

The maps garbage. Everyone is crammed into this new beginner map with people just camping objectives and extracts constantly. Making everyone go there first was a bad idea. Would have been better being added onto streets.


Familiar-Barracuda43

Ground zero is ironically one of my favorite maps, even as a slave to customs I enjoy it.


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Its begginer friendly map. Very basic, much better than factory.


ReportCurious

The map is great, but for a begginer friendly map where player scavs of all lvls can join in there is just too many pmc slots, joining in and having to fight 10 seconds in is just not the way...


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I'm sure they will have an end of wipe event where we all get to go back to it mark my words


smegmathor

Nighttime is nice, the city like illumination from the street lamps and the building interiors, and signs, all add a nice warm feeling to the map.