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I like to think I have a flair for selecting good books, but these last 3 have just NOT been it. I'm not even sure I'll be able to finish my current book. It's a book on women who regret motherhood, a topic I'm super interested in as a childfree girl, but it's mostly just a collection of stories, of which I can pull up countless on Reddit. I was hoping for more commentary and deep research.

Have I just gotten more picky with my taste in books? I usually read horror, but I haven't picked up a good one since May. What do you do when you can't seem to find something that sticks?

Looks good, but…where is Kathy?? 😭 So ready for the reveal!

It may not seem like a big deal, for a small sub started less than a year ago, I'm so excited to see how far we've come!

I came to this season quite late and thus had to figure out this sprite system quickly, through hard trial and error. I've seen so many clips, here and on TikTok, of people dying pointless (and frankly stupid) deaths before extracting their sprites, so I thought I would put together this little guide to help you get on track as we approach the end of the season.

1. Prioritize heals and mobility items over weapons. Make sure to grab a good shotgun to deal with attacks, but don't worry about grabbing too many other weapons. Instead, load up on med kits and chug jugs, as you'll be spending a lot of time in the storm. You'll notice that those of us who have caught and mastered several rare sprites basically LIVE in the storm. No, you won't always make it out, but as long as you manage to extract your sprite, isn't it all worth it? Be sure to also carry at least a couple of rifts (seriously, these are THE most important items if you're focused on sprite hunting). You want to be able to backtrack to storm extraction sites if needed, as well as make a quick getaway in case of an enemy encounter.
2. Choose a landing spot that's both far off the bus path AND near an extraction site. Don't land at the extraction site itself. Instead, choose the nearest POI and start opening as many chests as you can to level up your sprite. Wait for the first storm rotation (or however long it takes for the storm to cover the extraction site) and start heading over there. Usually by that point, the sweats have all killed each other and you should pretty much have the site to yourself. It should go without saying, but don't let your guard down while there, even if it appears deserted. Call in the extraction crate, and HIDE whille you wait.
3. Carry. Portable. Extractors. Guys. Please. Carry AT LEAST one portable extractor. But if you're smart, you'll load up. You may or may not be aware that you can purchase one per day at extraction sites. Do not forget to do that. I can't tell you how many players I've seen die with a super rare sprite because they're trying to fight their way across the map to an extraction site. If they had a portable extractor on hand, the process could be done in two seconds. I don't recommend using these to power up sprites you've already indexed, as that will quickly deplete your stock, and you really want to save them for indexing new sprites before you lose the chance forever.
4. Don't ignore quack snacks. In addition to being a great healing item for the storm, they will enhance your sprites by one level. Try to level your sprite up as much as you dare before using them, level 4 if possible, as it's hardest to go fromr 4 to 5.

These are the key tips I have to index and level up more efficiently. Of course, much is situation dependent, but in general, if you follow this advice, you should have an easier time managing sprites.

I usually only play for a few hours on the weekend, but ever since discovering sprites, I've been playing almost nonstop every day during my free time. I'm embarrassed to admit how much. Imo sprites are the best thing to happen to this game in a long time. I feel so euphoric every time I find a new one, especially if it's rare!

I CANNOT STOP. I go to bed (later than I should) thinking about them and wake up (earlier than I should) thinking about them. I've even had DREAMS about them!

It's cool having super rare sprites to chase, it helps you stay engaged and gives you something to keep searching for. But if the odds are really as bad as they're reporting (apparently as small as 1 in 250 million for some variants 😬) I don't see how the vast majority of us are expected to find even one.

I'm not expecting to find all variations, but it would be amazing to find just one!

That’s helpful to know for engagement purposes. I can focus a lot of my future posts on those films.

And for the record, I agree! Those are definitely in my top 5, she’s just so amazing 😭 Kathy Bates and Stephen King is truly a collaboration made in heaven