The kind of squads I have when I get deployed into the Warzone 🤣🗿

This is Casuals, so I wasn’t mad at all. I actually found it really funny, I don’t know… it’s this kind of stuff that just warms my heart in Call of Duty. You have most players sweating their absolute ass off using VMPs & jump shotting into oblivion, then you have these guys, running quad bikes into doorways.

The best part is, we won! 🤣

u/MattStanni99 — 4 days ago

This could have been one of the 4 Mastery camos & I would have been completely fine with that, it’s hard to say what camo is the best in BO7. Singularity will always be my favourite because of what it represents, but they cooked. What’s your favourite?

It looks very similar to Nebula from BO6, which is actually one of the best Zombie Mastery camos they’ve done in my opinion. I’m glad we get to use it again since I never actually finished Nebula on all 30 weapons. Unlocking the final camo individually for every weapon just wasn’t it.

Had an absolute feast with camos this year & it’s been amazing, I’m really going to miss the camo events etc. For now, I’m gonna focus on unlocking the new calling cards for getting the final camo on every weapon. That’s the thing that I love most about BO7, I still have things to grind for even after the games lifecycle. Happy year 2!

What’s your favourite camo we’ve had from BO7?

u/MattStanni99 — 16 days ago
▲ 244 r/blackops7

Call of Duty confirmed that Double XP Tokens will now count down in-match time only instead of real time. Charlieintel also confirms, going forward with MW4. How does everyone feel about this?

It’s far too late in my opinion. This should have been a thing years ago, especially in BO7 since there is so much to level up. I’ll most likely be skipping MW4, but I’m really happy that players now have this quality of life feature!

u/MattStanni99 — 17 days ago
▲ 2.3k r/Eldenring

We all love Elden Ring, there’s not a lot, if anything at all that takes it away from being one of the best games ever made. But after hundreds & maybe even thousands of hours, are there any parts you dread playing through or just simply find boring?

Some of this may be a hot take, but the game has been out long enough for all of us to be honest about how we truly feel.

I was thinking about this earlier today after beginning Journey 6 on my new character. To this day it’s one of my favourite games ever made. No matter how many times I play it, I always get the itch for more. It makes me feel so cosy & warm, especially when reaching certain areas like The Manor, Altus Plateau & The Capital. Personally, reaching these areas are when the boss fights peak to the absolute max.

Which leads me to my next point. While Stormveil Castle is one of the best legacy dungeons we’ve ever had, I can’t help but feel some sort of boredom & dread every time I run through it on NG+. It’s the same with Liurnia – part of me truly believes I get bored simply because the bosses are extremely squishy, & the difficulty doesn’t really spike until Altus Plateau. Then there’s the entire thing of collecting the halves for both Medallions, I know there’s other ways around it, but both require an even longer process. Activating Radahn’s Festival every play through, discovering all the Sites of Grace again, mending the Great Runes which should just carry over every NG+.

A lot of the time, I get motivation to start a brand new character but then it hits me. Gathering smithing stones, bell bearings, talismans, weapons all over again is just crazy.

I don’t know, Elden Ring will always be 10/10 for me. But there’s certain parts I just don’t have the effort for, I’m sure it’s the same for any other game in a similar regard. I’m not burnt out, I adore the second half of the game leading up to Farum Azula, but the first half can be a slog after a few play throughs. I’m interested to see what everyone’s thoughts & opinions are!

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago

Unlocking camos so you don’t have to — VST Master Prestige Level 250 “Ravenous”

Beautiful camo, so simple yet so well executed. Gonna’ go for the Gremlin Master Prestige camo next for a matching theme 🐠🦆

Any camos you guys want to see next? Definitely let me know & I’ll see what I can do. Thinking of turning this into a mini “series” with loads of parts, this being Part 1 of unlocking camos so you guys don’t have to 🤣 though I’ve posted a few Level 250 camos before this, just something fun to do!

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago

Is this a bug, or do they just deal absurd damage in Phase 4? That’s twice now I’ve literally been insta-killed from a laser, ending a really good run. It happened before with higher health.

This was such a fun run. Gained some really good artefacts & damage bonuses to stack with, plenty of Integrity Upgrades & then I just get one shot by a laser. I do believe it was one of those enemies I had literally just killed who spam their laser around the arena, but I didn’t even see it get booted up, nor where it came from 🤣 has anyone else experienced this?

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago
▲ 218 r/Returnal

I’ve been keeping you all updated along my journey with Returnal. From finally beating Phrike, all the way up to reaching Biome 5. Well today, I did what I never thought I could & finally cleared Biome 6 & defeated the final Boss. I have no words.

After struggling for so, so long, even posting the day before about how I lost one of my best runs, I managed to tackle my way through Abyssal Scar, kill Ophion, and complete the game. I literally have no words for how I feel right now, I never knew a video game could make me feel so many different emotions. Adrenaline, anger, anxiety, frustration, sad, happy. All of them. It’s actually insane, I’ve never played a game like it.

To all the Scouts who have given up or lose motivation because of the difficulty, please stick it out, it’s a 10/10 masterpiece like I genuinely cannot fault the game, one of the best I’ve ever played. It took me between 30-35 hours to clear all Biomes, a gruelling set of hours honestly, it’s not been easy. However, I will be forever happy I picked up the game again!

I guess my biggest question is… what now? I know I have the Tower to grind, & maybe the Platinum too. Is there anything else I’m missing base game wise? I don’t want it to be over just yet 🤣

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago
▲ 128 r/Returnal

A gentle reminder that even the best of runs can be over just like that, & it’s okay to fail. I was gutted, but these guys have no business doing that much damage. I understand it’s the last Biome, but my God.

I think this run was around 1.5-2 hours. I had a few healing glyph consumables & an Astronaut Minifigure, maxed out all of the Integrity upgrades that were just so unfortunately ‘wasted’ I guess. I was super tired and I just wasn’t expecting this big ass mini boss to pop up like that. Caught me off guard & I panicked. I really don’t think depleting my health like that is needed 🥲

I was devastated of course but we continue pushing nonetheless, I’m really happy I even made it this far into Abyssal Scar. This game is testing my limits more than I thought it would. Although it sucks, you just gotta grind it out man.

I am so close to the final boss it’s actually making me anxious, I can’t wait to update all of you when I finally defeat him.

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago

Am I actually stuck in Echoing Ruins until I completely finish the game?

So, both Echoing Ruins & Fractured Wastes are tuff… I’m getting it handed to me left right and centre, I love it! But my question is, I had a much easier time in Biome 3 due to the fact I was able to farm B1 & 2 to get a lot more resources & health leading up to B3. I’m guessing since B4 is my new spawn point, I can’t travel through early Biomes to stand a better chance?

I’ve read online that you must complete B6 to unlock time travel ie early Biomes, but doesn’t the fact that you’ve already beaten the final boss negate the need to travel back to early Biomes? I understand it for collectible items and trophies, but is my only option to soldier through from B4?

In Saros, you’re obviously given the opportunity to teleport to a Biome of your choice, is that not the case here?

I hope all of this makes sense, thank you!

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u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago
▲ 231 r/Returnal

Okay, so, I’ve made it to Biome 5 & I honestly can’t believe it given how much I struggled at the start. I have loved every second, I went from not making any progress at all to not wanting the game to end. Full circle.

When I first picked this game up I had no idea I would be able to make it this far, all the rage inducing deaths have been so worth it. I genuinely don’t want the game to end.

Which leads me to say that I really hope Biome 5 & 6 pack an absolute punch, because dare I say Hyperion was a bit of a pushover? I’ve found all bosses incredibly hard up to yet, but Hyperion was over in minutes. Weapon Trait Level 19, sure, but? Just my honest opinion. Nemesis however, was peak cinema, I’m excited to see the final 2 bosses.

Anyway, I’m super proud of myself for getting this far, I love this game so much. Onto Fractured Wastes 🫡

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago

After many devastating defeats, Totenreich is complete. Now I can finally play the map.

This has to be my favourite EE in BO7 by far, it’s sooo good. The steps aren’t too tedious, the Wonder Weapon is super fun, challenging boss, ticks all the boxes. I wasn’t really big into EEs since BO3 but since it was all I had left to do in BO7 Zombies I thought why not, & I’m so glad I did!

Once you begin to learn the EE steps by heart it gets really fun & addictive. Can anyone let me know if there’s any good Relics I should be trying to get from Totenreich? Excited to search for them!

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago

My new favourite camo in BO7. “QWERTY” from getting Prestige Master Level 250 with the Flatline Mk II

Well worth the grind, this is probably my favourite Level 250 camo apart from Void Stripe. Been wanting this one for a while, it suits BO7s aesthetic really well & so far the camo pairs well with just about all blueprints out there, & operators too.

If you’re on the fence about grinding the Flatline, do it. I love QWERTY & I’ll be using it for a while. Road to Cold Snap. Let me know what you want to see next & which weapon you’re currently grinding.

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago
▲ 290 r/Returnal

I’ve never played a game more satisfying & rewarding than Returnal man. The adrenaline rush you get from these bosses is unmatched, thank god for my minifigure!

For some context, I posted a while ago now about how I finally defeated Phrike after months & months of struggling, I felt incredible. Afterwards, I put the game down. No particular reason, I just had other games to play at the time. Crimson Wastes was the furthest I had ever gotten, I remember playing around in the Biome for about 20 minutes, then dipping.

So after playing Saros for many hours I just had an extreme itch to go back to Returnal. My god I’m so happy I did, it’s exactly what I needed. Must of died over 50 times just getting used to the game again, but that’s okay, it’s part of the game. I muscled on & eventually found my way to Ixion for the first time ever. What a phenomenal fight, I absolutely loved it. As you can see it was a close call, I haven’t felt my heart beat that fast in ages. Palms were sweaty. I genuinely think the adrenaline rush you get from these games overtakes any Souls game, idk, there’s no game no like it.

Super excited now I’ve finally got my Grapple & made it to Biome 3. The fight is a bit rusty on my end, so apologies in advance. But thank the Lords for the extra life minifigure, literally saved a 1.5 hour run.

u/MattStanni99 — 2 months ago

Understanding Cursed Mode in BO7

Okay, so. I recently completed the Paradox Junction Easter Egg in Directed Mode. I went in solo, because trying to find a public squad that will do it together & actually stay in the map is abysmal. My first ever EE completion since BO3.

Anyway, I’ve never ever touched Cursed Mode before. But I was very interested since seeing some of the Trials & Relics and how much fun it can be once you hit Tier III. When finding out you had to complete at least one EE to unlock Relics, I chose PJ because it seemed to be the easiest.

The only thing is, I have no clue what to do now. So since I’ve only completed the PJ quest, can I now only find Relics within PJ? can I even unlock Relics at all since it was done in Directed Mode? If I can, how do I unlock them? Can I make it to Tier III? Do I need to complete all EE on every map to unlock them? I know, I have so many questions because Cursed is brand new to me, but I really want to get into it.

Any help at all is massively appreciated. I think once I understand what to do I’ll enjoy it more! Thank you.

u/MattStanni99 — 3 months ago
▲ 5 r/Saros

What’s the best button to remap Alt-Fire? I generally don’t use Alt-Fire that often because most of the time, while under pressure, I accidentally use my power weapon instead & it just gets wasted. Is there a different setup I can use to stop this?

My dash is currently bind to L1 which feels really good. R1 for shield & melee, the rest I believe are default. Since starting Saros I’ve tried really hard to get used to Alt-Fire, & in certain situations I’m really comfortable holding the trigger down half way. But when it comes to boss fights, Nightmare Strands or just tough areas in general I will 9 times out of 10 accidentally use my power weapon instead my Alt-Fire. & it’s just a waste really, so I wondered what setups you guys use or if there’s a good way to remap it so I don’t get too confused by muscle memory.

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u/MattStanni99 — 3 months ago
▲ 5 r/Saros

Really confused about Biomes. Which one to start from & which ones force return to Passage.

Okay, so. Yesterday I did a Biome 2 - 5 run, got overpowered as hell with Proficiency level 60+. Only to be forced to return to the Passage after Blighted Marsh. My goal at the time was to get OP so I could overcome Architect, but I didn’t even reach him, I was vexed after having spend 1.5 hours during a single run.

Afterwards, I just went straight to Desecrated Fortress and made it to Architect with what I found in the Biome, luckily I ended up beating him (what a fantastic boss by the way, probably my favourite so far). & now, I have finally made it through Black Damn to Acolytes Haven.

My biggest concern & question is, what Biome do I actually start from now if I want to become overpowered along the way? Because if I have to return to Passage in Biome 5, then anything before that seems pointless if I want to tackle endgame. Or, now I’ve beaten Architect, can I now pass through Biome 5? I’m so confused, any help would be appreciated.

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u/MattStanni99 — 3 months ago
▲ 22 r/Saros

This was my best run so far, it’s ridiculous how overpowered you can get. It was a blast, I love this game and now I’m excited to go back to Returnal.

I’ll admit, I was using a couple of protection modifiers. Increased weapon damage and easier to perform a perfect reload. But I also used maximum corruption, loss of artefact upon reaching a new Biome, & increased hostile damage. It felt really balanced for me personally, kept the challenge alight while also deleting bosses within minutes (after a few attempts learning their moves).

Since Saros has been a lot more approachable & easier to get into, I really want to go back to Returnal. Now I understand the game mechanics and how Biomes work I think I’ll enjoy it a lot more. I’ve only ever gotten to Crimson Wastes & just gave up because it was either too hard or I just didn’t know what to do. But thanks to Saros I feel a lot more confident, even if it is more unforgiving.

The Sun is forever.

u/MattStanni99 — 3 months ago

The AN-94 Master Prestige camo “Abducted”

I suppose a video would have done it more justice because it’s animated, so apologies in advance. But I love this camo, a lot. Although it doesn’t glow as much as I thought it would, well worth the grind. If you could even call it that, smashed it out over the Double XP weekend & used a few tokens, easy money.

Had to cop this one since it’s apparently a tribute to 2009s MW2 emblem Abduction, so how I could I not?

Cold Snap camo is still so far away. I don’t think I’ll ever reach it unless I start going for Level 250 camos I don’t even like. We’ll see 🤣

u/MattStanni99 — 3 months ago
▲ 414 r/blackops7

I for one will actually be really sad when BO7s support is over. This is my favourite CoD in years, & it’s such a shame it received bad reception because of the Campaign.

I genuinely wish BO7 was receiving a second year of support. With Season 5 nearing & MW4 getting closer, I find myself looking back through my time playing BO7 & realising just how much fun I’ve had & been having, still.

If it wasn’t for the Campaign being admittedly dog water I don’t think this game would have received the hate it did. Granted, this timeline of CoD isn’t everyone’s cup of tea ie futuristic, robots, wall running/jumping etc, I completely understand that. But let’s ignore the Campaign & focus on 3 incredible modes they’ve given us this year. Multiplayer is fun, Endgame is a great addition, & BO7 is shaping up to be one of the best games for Zombies since BO3 in my opinion.

Hundreds & hundreds of camos & challenges to grind for, weapon prestige, prestige master challenges. I cannot fault the content drop this year, to me they have given us more than enough to play & keep busy.

It’s CoD, of course they still get things wrong. Cheaters, lag, disconnecting lobbies (though I’m fortunate to have a better experience it seems, maybe good internet?) content & gameplay wise I think it’s been amazing, & I’ll absolutely continue playing BO7 even when MW4 drops. What about you guys?

u/MattStanni99 — 3 months ago

I got bored of the ION so I’ve been trying out the Akimbo KOGOT instead, they’re a lot of fun to use. My first time tackling the Zursa completely solo, shame about the Exotic choice, though.

I was hoping for a Reboot, Hypersurge or Redline. It’s okay though, I’ll prestige soon anyways. Just wanted to showcase the Akimbo KOGOT. If you haven’t already, give them a try.

Current set up is Eagle Eye, Bulldozer & Guardian. Exotics are Fission III & Echo Shell II. Nightmare: Chaos Rounds. Super fun build, I’ll be sad to see it go.

u/MattStanni99 — 3 months ago