u/JaceSanLanargairth

Haven't played in a year or so, so I don't expect my old build to work fully but I can't hold the Germans at the Belgian border.

This used to be trivial with a defensive inf build putting 4 x 24 on the 7 tiles with level 4 forts. Now you are under red air but that's what AA is for until you catch up with air production.

I have put 5 x 24 on the tiles and it still won't hold.

Template is 18 width with support aa, arty and signals and regimental AA. Comes out at like 400+ defense and still the Germans blow through it.

You can't even reform from the fallback lines to the Field Marshal front line as they blow through when it re-orgs.

What am I missing?

Is it just the increased cost on grid or is there something else?

The Golem fits I have run L5's in can go up to 3 bill so carriers aren't THAT much more expensive and the carrier at least doesn't have to wait out bastion cycles.

My first complete playthrough a year or so ago was pretty chaotic and was carried by a dual HC Astarion bard build doing like 80pc of the damage. Which made it a bit of a drag.

I have been reading a lot through this sub and trying to get a feel for what is currently optimal in this patch. Basically using this rationale https://www.reddit.com/r/BG3Builds/comments/1lpuntq/the_optimization_scale_is_the_bg3_metagame_even/ I would like to be mostly OP4 with the build.

Now, personally I prefer not to have Gale (ugh) and stick to origin characters. Also, I am not a fan of casters in general but this is not a hard rule for me. Astarion is required imo, I would prefer to run with Shadowheart and I did Karlach last time so that slot goes to Lae'Zel or Wyll so I can see a new story.

My current thinking is

Tav - TB OH Monk https://www.reddit.com/r/BG3Builds/comments/171kt8r/the_best_sustained_single_target_damage_optimal/

Astarion/Lae'zel - EK Archer (Rivington Rat) https://www.reddit.com/r/BG3Builds/comments/1cnz4s3/the_rivington_rat_eldritch_knight_12_archer_top/?share_id=cicrbD8NiPYCOOYTS_10s&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

Shart - Life Cleric, I know this isn't necessary for the base game but I did Tempest with her last time and was, unimpressed. It would feel off not to male her a cleric imo. https://www.reddit.com/r/BG3Builds/comments/16zcn98/the_dedicated_support_pure_life_cleric_complete/

Final slot? Another Swords bard? GW Fighter? I am totally undecided here. I would like good synergy with the above three builds and I am totally comfortable with trivialising the base game.

Please let me know any suggestions and whether the builds I have linked are still current.

I always thought a solo run should be exactly that. Bin everyone from the party as soon as they join, don't seek out new companions etc However, various guides are suggesting otherwise.

I am doing a solo sorc run right now to actually (ahem) finish this game and I am wondering what people's thoughts are on grabbing companions until their quests are done or not.

I have a fully engineered Krait MK II (MCs) but it not being fully SCO capable (yes, I know you can put an SCO drive in there, I already have) is starting to annoy me.

I can easily build one of the newer combat ships (Kestrel, Cobra MK V, Python MK II) and would like to gather a few thoughts from people who have flown these ships.

I am a crap pilot so low skill floor, please and I am targetting at the low/medium CZ level. Any build links would also be appreciated.

I have an alt that is only trained into Triglavian ships (for reasons). I need a 'project' for it and I was wondering about the ole L4 Blitzing. Now, I get a lot of L4 starts are based on range but I am curious as to just how possible this is.

Restrictions (self imposed) - Combat only in Nergal, Drekavac or Ikitursa.

Blitzing Mission (ie do the mission in the shortest time possible) considerations

Frigate burners - Covered by the Nergal

Anomic Teams - Covered by the Nergal

Damsel in Distress - this can be done by any missile or drone boat but you are keeping > 50km away, could a Drek or Iki take the heat at Baryon range?

Dread Pirate Scarlet - Again, a lot of heat in the last room to get into Baryon range

Stop the Thief - Pop the first BS at Baryon range but then you are pretty close to the second spawn

Zazz - Again, this might get a little hairy with a lot of incoming DPS at Baryon range

Duo of Death/<> Spies - should be easy enough in Drek/Iki

Anomic Base Blood Raider - Usually done in a Vaga but I think the Iki could handle this, no?

Anomic Base Angel - I am thinking a smart bomb Iki here might work

I would love to hear other people's perspective on this. I get running these in Trig ships is not optimal but I would find it .. fun.

Is there some trick to this with this ship? I have done dozens of landings this week with a Type-8 and a Mandalay w/o issue.

I approach at 50pc thrust, keep the angle between 20 and 30 degrees (horizontal less than twice vertical) and it overshoots every time. Tried it at 0 thrust and it still overshot (which was wild). What am I missing?