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Take Tarkov for What It Is
(Intro) For a lot of people, myself included, playing Tarkov these days has been much more than just the going On's that we’re so accustomed to. It isn’t so much about questing, grinding to level up, getting max traders or fighting other players with end game gear. For some, those elements are still fresh and new enough that they feel rewarding and inviting to fully engage with and commit to, however long it takes to reach your own personal goals. But for many others, the current gameplay loop even under the guise of a hardcore wipe, is proving to be somewhat of a slog. Which is why so many of us hope and pray that the 1.0 version of this game will be different enough that it feels new. In the meantime, I’ve recently been spending some time during my raids just appreciating the game for what it is. Despite all the problems, the drama, the BS and baggage that is associated with Tarkov, I’ve tried to put all of that to the side and just find the fun that this game can still provide even after thousands of hours. And there is still a surprising number of things that I still enjoy and appreciate in this game, which is something I encourage everyone to also try; just find the fun in this game, even if there isn’t much left to enjoy.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Review
So, in preparation for Call of Duty Black Ops 7, I went back to play Call of Duty Black Ops 6. To give a disclaimer, it’s best for newcomers to play all of the Black Ops games before diving into the recent releases; except for Black Ops 3, I have yet to find a connection made between that game and the others besides a mention of Raul Menendez from Black Ops 2.
By Amelia Ruth Thompson6 months ago in Gamers
Tarkov's Skill Ceiling is Infinite
(Intro) Tarkov’s skill ceiling is arguably infinite. The game has so many complexities, mechanics, knowledge checks, and skill gaps that for those who are looking for places to improve in the game, there are tons of avenues to get better over the course of your time in this game. EFT is certainly up there regarding mechanical density and nuance that you will just figure out over time. But depending on what part of the game you want to improve, it will take a long time to fully figure those parts out. And some that you may never truly master. And that’s the best part; for all the bad that there is within this game, the amount you can invest into Tarkov and still discover new things about after thousands of hours is truly incredible. The fact that for someone looking to get better at fighting other players, that probably has the highest skill ceiling out of everything you could invest time into. If you’re able to look past the problems and enjoy the game for what it is, you will be learning potentially forever. So, let’s break down what about the mechanics in this game creates this infinite loop, the easiest and hardest things to learn, why fighting other players is so coveted by many and let’s hypothesize how much we will need to relearn when 1.0 happens.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Play Free Online Games on Poki in 2025
If you are a game lover and want to play many games for free on a single platform, then we are glad you are in the right place. Poki is a single platform where you can play different types of games without wait. We have brought you many exciting games that will make you happy and relaxed.
By adila baloch6 months ago in Gamers
Tarkov is Better Off Without the Flea Market
(Intro) Tarkov is simply better off without the flea market. A mechanic that was introduced all the way back in 2018, and since its introduction has created more problems and band aid fixes across the rest of the game than maybe any other mechanic introduced. And over the years, the flea market has taken on many different forms and iterations to try and salvage the balance of the game, all without any success. There is no world in which this mechanic is healthy for a game like EFT; the emphasis on going into raids and extracting with items means any way of cutting that entire process out of the equation is going to be not only preferred but abused by the community. BSG tried so many times to dial the market down in a variety of ways, but ultimately nothing really got the flea to a place that it felt welcome in the game. You can take the flea out of the game, but you can’t take the game out of the flea. Even with its absence here in the hardcore wipe, the damage the market has done across the game can still be felt. So today, let’s go over the flea market as a whole; the different eras of it, how its inclusion impacted pretty much every major mechanic in the game and how much better Tarkov is without it being around. It’s going to come back, but I honestly wish it wouldn’t.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Hardcore Tarkov Was a Failure and It Makes Me Sad
(Intro) Was the hardcore wipe for EFT a failure? Hardcore Tarkov has had a very tumultuous reputation since it was released with the most recent wipe. Tons of opinions across the community, ranging from this being the most fun wipe players have had, to the absolute worst how did BSG think this was a good idea. It’s been crazy to see so many different people talking about the handling of this wipe as a whole. And it’s barely been two weeks. Which is crazy because with all the changes coming from BSG, it’s felt like two months. But we’ve barely scratched the surface, and yet we kind of know what to expect for the foreseeable future. And while everyone else has and their opinions, my own is that this wipe had the potential to be one of the most impactful shake ups to the game since it was launched. I stand by the idea that Tarkov has needed a shake up on this scale for a long time. Something that would definitely make players hesitant to try it but would eventually give way to a difficult but enjoyable experience that truly tests the metal of an EFT players. It could’ve been amazing; and yet it’s only been okay. A complete failure? Depends on who you ask. But let’s talk about how BSG could’ve changed the game to preserve the hardcore experience while also making respectable and reasonable changes that many would’ve agreed with, and where do we go from here in regard to a more hardcore experience.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Scav Bosses Always Spawning was a Mistake
(Intro) Hardcore Tarkov is about making the game more challenging in a variety of ways. One change that went against the idea of difficult and challenging was making the bosses always spawn at the start of the wipe. I’m not entirely sure why this change was made, but with all the other restrictions that BSG put onto players, allowing us the constant chance to fight any boss on any maps was simply a mistake. Most people initially saw that in the pre wipe pictures they put out and scratched their heads wondering if it was going to be a good call adding the bosses all the time. Well, turns out it wasn’t and only after a couple of days, their spawn rate was reduced. So, let’s talk about it; the bosses in Tarkov, how they addition to hardcore goes against the entire point of the challenge, what I would’ve personally done, and just how it feels as though this hardcore experience has already lost some of its luster with all these changes happening so quickly.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Ref is Still Broken in Hardcore Tarkov
(Intro) Ref has been a trader in the game for a while now. And before this wipe, he was already considered to be an arguably too powerful dealer within the world of EFT. Tons of fully modified weapons, the best ammunitions in the game, all being sold with GP coins instead of rubles. Even if you didn’t have him leveled up all the way to four, at three or even two, he still provided tons of equipment for you to use that can give you a fighting chance against other players. And with the release of this hardcore wipe, we all thought surely, surely, he would get nerfed to a point where people might dabble with his wares, but it doesn’t feel necessary in order to be successful. Well… he was nerfed, technically. But his inventory has been revealed and man, Ref is still easily the best trader in the game. His existence breaks the rules of Tarkov, and combined with this being a hardcore wipe, he ruins it completely.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Cristiano Ronaldo, Palestine, and Israel
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most influential athletes globally, is not just known for his football brilliance but also for the immense cultural, social, and political perceptions attached to his image. Over the years, Ronaldo has been repeatedly linked to support for the Palestinian cause, leading to widespread beliefs that he is anti-Israel or even 'hates' Israel.
By Fawad Khan6 months ago in Gamers
Is the Hideout Worth Upgrading in Hardcore Tarkov?
(Intro) A lot of Tarkov’s elements and mechanics have changed with this hardcore wipe. One of which being the hideout. And many would argue it’s genuinely just worse off. While we no longer need found in raid items to count for the module installations and upgrades, to compromise for that BSG has made leveling up the hideout that much harder by increasing how much we need to collect. That alone is a fair trade; I use that word loosely. The things we find now don’t need a survival status to be useful, and we can still apply them to the hideout should we get sent back to our stash prematurely. But now, even after about a week of playing, I don’t even have all my modules installed to level one. It’s been a very slow process even just getting the foundation of the hideout setup. On top of that I am quickly running out of room because I have so many items I may or may not need depending on whether I keep going with the hideout or not, which is a valid question people are probably asking themselves. Which has gotten me thinking: is it even worth it to invest into the hideout this wipe? There’s more to it than just needing more items, so let’s break it down and have a conversation about the hideout within the context of this wipe and what it might look like when 1.0 releases later this year.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Tarkov’s Transit Points are Awesome but Poorly Executed
(Intro) Everyone has mixed feelings about the hardcore wipe so far. But most people seem to agree that the forced transit points to get to the other maps, was a stupid idea. On paper, it’s an interesting concept. With the marathon challenge, the ability to go from one map straight to another without offloading whatever gear you have on you was introduced. A new way for players to engage with the maps and overall, having to think about Tarkov differently whilst in that separate game mode. And once the event was over, the ability to transit was simply added to all maps after one minute of being in the raid. It’s a genuinely cool concept. And while I still personally am on board with it being the main way we get around this hardcore wipe, there are some obvious growing pains that need to an addressed soon. But before we get into what’s wrong with the transit system this wipe, let’s reflect on the marathon mode, when transit was introduced, what happened after the event, and the very recent change made to transit that can make it a viable playstyle should BSG nail down some of the problem points with the system as a whole.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers
Tarkov’s Hardcore Wipe is Brutal; Everyone Should Play it
(Intro) Tarkov’s hardcore wipe is officially out, and it’s brutal. Like, I didn’t think it would be this challenging. And yet, at the same time, it’s awesome, and everyone who enjoys this game needs to try this wipe. I mentioned this in the initial video going over the fact the wipe would be hardcore, that this is going to completely shake up the formula we’ve all come to know and love. Or hate, depending on who you are. It’s such a different experience knowing how much has changed, and everything else that wasn’t even detailed in the three pictures BSG posted last week. But we’re here now and it’s been a couple of days. So, let’s go over some general thoughts and impressions on this wipe so far, what has been the most fun or exciting, what has created some problem points and whether or not this idea was even worth it in the first place.
By Jirasu6 months ago in Gamers