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Like a lot of you, I preordered the Hellrasier the moment preorders went live last year because I wanted to support the game and get the Collector’s Edition directly from them.

The delay itself isn’t really what bothers me. Stuff happens. It’s the lack of communication.

I had reached out a few weeks ago because I was worried about whether the physical copies would actually arrive by launch, and I was basically told they were planning to ship a few days before release so they can arrive as to close to launch. Then I reached out again, which I was told it would ship Monday.

Then, two days before launch, we suddenly get an email saying there were delays with certain components and that some Collector’s Editions won’t arrive by October 8.
That’s the part that annoys me. If they already knew there were delays, why not just tell us earlier?

I think most people would’ve been way more understanding if they had just said, “Hey, we’re having some production delays and some orders may be late.”

Instead, a lot of us who ordered over a year ago and spent a lot of money are sitting here with no tracking, while people who waited and ordered from Amazon or just buy it digitally can be playing at launch.

I’m still excited for the game, but the communication around this whole thing has been really disappointing.

Hey everyone,

I’m hoping to get some advice because networking is definitely not my area of expertise.

My current setup is:

* ASUS ROG GT-BE98 Pro
* NETGEAR CM2000 cable modem
* Xbox Series X
* PS5 Pro

The modem is connected with an RG11 coax cable, and everything I game on is hardwired with Cat 8 Ethernet and I get 1 Gig from Spectrum. I don’t play over Wi-Fi.

I definitely noticed an improvement in download and upload speeds after upgrading everything, but my ping is still higher than I’d like. In a lot of games it’s around 80 ms, and in Dead by Daylight there are definitely matches where I know a hit looked… questionable.

I’m just wondering if there’s something I’m overlooking or if there are router settings I should be tweaking. Things like QoS, DNS, MTU, NAT settings, or anything else that might help. Or is this simply more of an ISP/routing issue that’s outside of my control?

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a networking expert. I basically threw a lot of money at good hardware and hoped for the best. 😅

Eventually I plan on replacing the CM2000 once DOCSIS 4.0 becomes more widely available, but until then I’d love to know if there’s anything I can do to get the most out of my current setup.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone,

I’m hoping to get some advice because networking is definitely not my area of expertise.

My current setup is:

* ASUS ROG GT-BE98 Pro
* NETGEAR CM2000 cable modem
* Xbox Series X
* PS5 Pro

The modem is connected with an RG11 coax cable, and everything I game on is hardwired with Cat 8 Ethernet. I don’t play over Wi-Fi.

I definitely noticed an improvement in download and upload speeds after upgrading everything, but my ping is still higher than I’d like. In a lot of games it’s around 80 ms, and in Dead by Daylight there are definitely matches where I know a hit looked… questionable.

I’m just wondering if there’s something I’m overlooking or if there are router settings I should be tweaking. Things like QoS, DNS, MTU, NAT settings, or anything else that might help. Or is this simply more of an ISP/routing issue that’s outside of my control?

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a networking expert. I basically threw a lot of money at good hardware and hoped for the best. 😅

Eventually I plan on replacing the CM2000 once DOCSIS 4.0 becomes more widely available, but until then I’d love to know if there’s anything I can do to get the most out of my current setup.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I never thought I would be asking for advice about something like this.

Tomorrow is most likely going to be my cat Lucy’s last day.

She is an elderly cat, we believe she may be well over 18 years old, and she has lived such a full, loved, and VERY spoiled life. I have tried to mentally prepare myself for this day because I knew she was getting older, but her decline has happened so quickly that I still do not feel remotely ready.

Over the last few weeks, she has lost a lot of weight, barely wants to eat, has become very lethargic, and has trouble getting around and jumping onto the bed or couch. I can also feel a lump on her back, and I am worried she may have cancer.

When I came home from work today, I found her tucked into a very tight, awkward spot between the speaker and the couch. She has never done anything like that before. It felt like she was trying to find somewhere hidden and quiet to be alone because she does not feel well. I made her a little soft hut tonight so she has a calm, comfortable place to rest until her appointment tomorrow.

I know that, if the vet feels she is suffering, letting her go peacefully may be the kindest thing I can do for her. I love her more than I can explain, and I just want to do right by her.

But my biggest fear right now is my other cat Binx.

He has known Lucy since he was a kitten. She has always been part of his life, and I honestly do not know what I am supposed to do for him when she is gone. Do I bring him with us to the vet so he can be there or see her afterward? Is it better to let him stay home? Or would that make things harder on him?

I know cats can grieve too, and I am scared that he is going to look for her and not understand where she went. I did not prepare enough for how sudden this would feel. I guess part of me kept thinking that because Lucy was so loved, she would somehow have more time.

For anyone who has had one cat lose their longtime companion, what did you do for the surviving cat? Did you bring them along, let them see their friend afterward? Anything else that helped?

I want to make sure Lucy is comfortable until tomorrow, but I also want to make sure I take care of Binx through this too.

Has anyone dealt with an insurance company that simply refuses to communicate?

I was involved in a car accident in June 2024. The other driver ran a red light and T-boned me. Police responded, a report was made, and the driver admitted fault at the scene.

The problem is everything that happened afterward.

The insurance company listed on the driver’s paperwork was Home State County Mutual. Since then, my attorneys, my insurance company, and I have all tried contacting them. We’ve left voicemails, sent emails, and attempted to get updates through multiple channels. When we reach other departments, someone answers, but we’re always redirected back to claims, where nobody responds.

To make matters worse, both the driver and vehicle owner appear to have moved. My attorneys hired a process server, who confirmed the vehicle registration address had been updated, but they couldn’t verify that the defendants actually live there. As a result, serving them has become a challenge as well.

What I find bizarre is that the insurance company isn’t even denying coverage or saying the policy wasn’t active. They’re simply not responding to anyone. No denial, no acceptance, no investigation update, just complete silence.

The statute of limitations is approaching, and while I trust my attorneys are doing everything they can, I’m curious if anyone has experienced something similar. Is there anything else that can be done when an insurance company effectively ghosts everyone involved?

I’m in Texas, if that matters.

Why is it that I can queue up as Leon, play normally, mind my business, do gens, take chase when needed, and have a pretty decent chance of escaping in 2v8…

But the second I activate a specific challenge, the Entity personally rewrites the match code?

“Escape as Jane” or “Take a protection hit and escape as David.”

Suddenly every killer has GPS tracking, my teammates are allergic to generators, I get left on hook, and the exit gates are touching tips.

I’ve seen a few posts floating around about mattress prices going up, and I didn’t believe it because normally I would know about it in advance. Unfortunately, I’ve been told and from what I’m seeing, that’s true for everything.

I work at Tempur-Pedic, and while I obviously can only speak directly to what I know from our side, this isn’t just a Tempur thing. The cost of fuel, logistics, shipping, and materials has continued to impact the mattress industry as a whole. Market analysts have been pointing toward roughly a 10–15% increase across the mattress industry, and a lot of brands are either already adjusting prices or preparing to.

For Tempur-Pedic specifically, mattress prices are set to increase starting in July. Depending on the model, it looks like the increase will be around $100–$200.

I’m not posting this to scare anyone into buying something they don’t need, but if you were already seriously considering a new mattress, whether it’s Tempur-Pedic or another brand, I’d strongly recommend starting that process sooner rather than later. Memorial Day sales are starting to roll out, and that’s usually one of the best times of the year to buy before pricing changes hit.

Tempur is still going to be Tempur, and I do think the quality, support, warranty, and overall sleep experience still justify why people invest in it. But if you can take advantage of a major sale before the price increase, there’s no reason to leave that money on the table.

Basically, if you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this is probably one of those moments where waiting might actually cost more.

I recently ordered a refurbished SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless from Amazon because it was a really good deal and listed as being in “excellent” condition.

Long story short, I wasn’t even originally planning on having a computer setup. I ended up trading an older high-end LG soundbar that I wasn’t using anymore for a Mac, so I figured I’d slowly start upgrading the keyboard and mouse with something more gaming-focused. Then, in the future, if I ever decide to upgrade again, I’ll probably go the full gaming PC route.

The Aerox 9 Wireless seemed like a perfect pickup for now, especially at the price. Unfortunately, when it showed up, it was missing a pretty important piece: the wireless transmitter. The mouse itself seems fine, but without the transmitter, I can’t actually use it wirelessly. Even worse, SteelSeries GG seems to want the transmitter connected before I can update or properly set up the mouse.

I reached out to Amazon, and they ended up refunding the full amount and told me not to even worry about returning it. So now I technically have the mouse for free, but I’d still like to make it usable instead of letting it sit around as a paperweight.

Does anyone know if it’s possible to buy a replacement Aerox 9 Wireless transmitter directly from SteelSeries or anywhere else? Or is the transmitter paired in a way that makes replacing it a nightmare?

Any advice would be appreciated.