Stephen Stewart | Leviathan
@thatsleviathan.bsky.social
Associate Class Designer on Diablo IV | I play games a lot | Views and opinions expressed here are mine and not reflective of my employer
After the nice holiday break and getting to play some #POE2 here and there, my Lightning Arrow Deadeye feels pretty settled. Easily clearing T15s and fully ascended, so just need to chase after the bigger bosses at some point. Going to be switching to Ice Strike Monk to give melee a try for a bit.
January 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
After the nice holiday break and getting to play some #POE2 here and there, my Lightning Arrow Deadeye feels pretty settled. Easily clearing T15s and fully ascended, so just need to chase after the bigger bosses at some point. Going to be switching to Ice Strike Monk to give melee a try for a bit.
I don’t usually make specific gaming resolutions, but in 2025 I’d like to try more games outside of my norm/usual go-tos while also going way deeper and harder in the games I want to master. I’d also like to stream more this year; I miss it a lot.
January 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I don’t usually make specific gaming resolutions, but in 2025 I’d like to try more games outside of my norm/usual go-tos while also going way deeper and harder in the games I want to master. I’d also like to stream more this year; I miss it a lot.
Another #POE2 thought that I had overnight is that there should be more targeted ways to get certain item types. Sanctum gets closest to this, but with no Scours, we will always need to find lots of the same bases to craft up, so more systems to specifically target them would be great.
December 30, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Another #POE2 thought that I had overnight is that there should be more targeted ways to get certain item types. Sanctum gets closest to this, but with no Scours, we will always need to find lots of the same bases to craft up, so more systems to specifically target them would be great.
Now that I’ve had a decent amount of times in maps, I feel like the Atlas itself needs quality of life improvements. It would be nice to:
- zoom out further
- search bar to find certain mods from precursors
- set waypoints or notes to quickly jump to areas you’re setting up with towers
#POE2
- zoom out further
- search bar to find certain mods from precursors
- set waypoints or notes to quickly jump to areas you’re setting up with towers
#POE2
December 28, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Now that I’ve had a decent amount of times in maps, I feel like the Atlas itself needs quality of life improvements. It would be nice to:
- zoom out further
- search bar to find certain mods from precursors
- set waypoints or notes to quickly jump to areas you’re setting up with towers
#POE2
- zoom out further
- search bar to find certain mods from precursors
- set waypoints or notes to quickly jump to areas you’re setting up with towers
#POE2
Merry Christmas! I got an emotional support chicken among other things. 😁🤣
December 25, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Merry Christmas! I got an emotional support chicken among other things. 😁🤣
Now that I’m using Bluesky more often, anyone got any tips on how to quickly follow a bunch of great accounts? Are there any lists of handles for particular industries or companies? I need to grow my network wider!
December 22, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Now that I’m using Bluesky more often, anyone got any tips on how to quickly follow a bunch of great accounts? Are there any lists of handles for particular industries or companies? I need to grow my network wider!
Still trying to remember why people live in a place where it hurts to go outside half of the year. This “real winter” thing ain’t it. 🥶
December 22, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Still trying to remember why people live in a place where it hurts to go outside half of the year. This “real winter” thing ain’t it. 🥶
Flying to Massachusetts today and the only thing I was able to do in POE2 this morning before leaving my apartment was Exalt slam an Emerald. I am already feeling the withdrawals. Today might be the first day since release that I don’t kill a monster. 😫
December 21, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Flying to Massachusetts today and the only thing I was able to do in POE2 this morning before leaving my apartment was Exalt slam an Emerald. I am already feeling the withdrawals. Today might be the first day since release that I don’t kill a monster. 😫
Episode 2 of @wraecast.com is out! Had an awesome time discussing our early findings and first impressions of playing Path of Exile 2 with @xanth.bsky.social and our special guest, @macrobioboi.bsky.social! Come have a listen:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW_7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW_7...
Path of Exile 2 - Impressions so far - WraeCast Episode 2
YouTube video by PureDMG
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December 20, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Episode 2 of @wraecast.com is out! Had an awesome time discussing our early findings and first impressions of playing Path of Exile 2 with @xanth.bsky.social and our special guest, @macrobioboi.bsky.social! Come have a listen:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW_7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW_7...
Finally made it to maps on my Ranger and enjoying the progression there. Just starting to run Tier 2 Waystones. Along with the upcoming patch, it sounds like it should be a challenging but fun time. My gear is still so bad, but slowly and surely making some upgrades.
December 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Finally made it to maps on my Ranger and enjoying the progression there. Just starting to run Tier 2 Waystones. Along with the upcoming patch, it sounds like it should be a challenging but fun time. My gear is still so bad, but slowly and surely making some upgrades.
Man, it's been a while since I've had that feeling of not wanting to go to sleep to keep gaming and then not being able to fall asleep because your thoughts are racing about the game. It's rare, but makes me so happy whenever I recapture it. 😁
December 10, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Man, it's been a while since I've had that feeling of not wanting to go to sleep to keep gaming and then not being able to fall asleep because your thoughts are racing about the game. It's rare, but makes me so happy whenever I recapture it. 😁
I had to shelve the Mercenary. It just became an unfun slog, but I'll revisit it and figure it out later. Hopped onto the Ranger and INSTANTLY fell in love. Same benefits of moving while shooting but faster and way more upfront damage with faster combo setups. Still early, but feeling excited again!
December 9, 2024 at 7:06 AM
I had to shelve the Mercenary. It just became an unfun slog, but I'll revisit it and figure it out later. Hopped onto the Ranger and INSTANTLY fell in love. Same benefits of moving while shooting but faster and way more upfront damage with faster combo setups. Still early, but feeling excited again!
Heading to bed for tonight in the middle of Act 2. I just don’t know about Mercenary. Maybe it’s me. I’m surviving every boss just fine, but it’s taking SO LONG to kill them. Especially if there are no mobs to refill Mana Flask charges. Gonna keep pushing along, but it’s tough.
December 8, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Heading to bed for tonight in the middle of Act 2. I just don’t know about Mercenary. Maybe it’s me. I’m surviving every boss just fine, but it’s taking SO LONG to kill them. Especially if there are no mobs to refill Mana Flask charges. Gonna keep pushing along, but it’s tough.
Got to play a few hours of Path of Exile 2 yesterday. Early impressions are that it's really fun! Mercenary feels like it starts out slow, adding to the challenge of the combat, but nothing unsurmountable so far. Enjoying discovering all the new stuff!
December 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Got to play a few hours of Path of Exile 2 yesterday. Early impressions are that it's really fun! Mercenary feels like it starts out slow, adding to the challenge of the combat, but nothing unsurmountable so far. Enjoying discovering all the new stuff!
Terrible time to get sick, but hoping my hype for Path of Exile 2 Early Access Day 1 will carry me through!
December 6, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Terrible time to get sick, but hoping my hype for Path of Exile 2 Early Access Day 1 will carry me through!
Reposted by Stephen Stewart | Leviathan
Episode one of WraeCast is now live on Apple,Spotify and YouTube! Join @thatsleviathan.bsky.social myself and @ziggyd.bsky.social chatting about PoE2! youtu.be/JqaH3UYwLIo?...
Episode 1 - Welcome to the WraeCast, the Path of Exile 2 Podcast
YouTube video by PureDMG
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December 5, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Episode one of WraeCast is now live on Apple,Spotify and YouTube! Join @thatsleviathan.bsky.social myself and @ziggyd.bsky.social chatting about PoE2! youtu.be/JqaH3UYwLIo?...
Since the days of streaming gone by, I listen to so little music regularly. Been spending time more on Audible and podcasts lately and music only comes in pre- and post-running. That said, still listening to the same old stuff unsurprisingly.
December 4, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Since the days of streaming gone by, I listen to so little music regularly. Been spending time more on Audible and podcasts lately and music only comes in pre- and post-running. That said, still listening to the same old stuff unsurprisingly.
Felt good to get back into the podcasting game again! So happy Ziggy was able to make time during this crazy lead up to Early Access to help us kick things off. Can’t wait for y’all to listen!
Happy to report the first episode of our new Path of exile podcast: WraeCast has been recorded. @thatsleviathan.bsky.social and myself are joined by the one and only @ziggyd.bsky.social to talk about POE2. It’s out for editing and to your eyes and ears soon!
December 4, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Felt good to get back into the podcasting game again! So happy Ziggy was able to make time during this crazy lead up to Early Access to help us kick things off. Can’t wait for y’all to listen!
Welcome to December! Got a lot of moving parts for gaming this week.
My plans are:
- continue to review as many Path of Exile 2 videos and resources in prep for Early Access on Friday;
- record a podcast; and
- play/monitor feedback on the Diablo 4 Season 7 PTR starting up tomorrow.
My plans are:
- continue to review as many Path of Exile 2 videos and resources in prep for Early Access on Friday;
- record a podcast; and
- play/monitor feedback on the Diablo 4 Season 7 PTR starting up tomorrow.
December 2, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Welcome to December! Got a lot of moving parts for gaming this week.
My plans are:
- continue to review as many Path of Exile 2 videos and resources in prep for Early Access on Friday;
- record a podcast; and
- play/monitor feedback on the Diablo 4 Season 7 PTR starting up tomorrow.
My plans are:
- continue to review as many Path of Exile 2 videos and resources in prep for Early Access on Friday;
- record a podcast; and
- play/monitor feedback on the Diablo 4 Season 7 PTR starting up tomorrow.
I actually got Early Access for POE2 from my previous support of POE1, but it felt important to continue the support as we stand on the precipice of what feels like the next major step forward for ARPGs. Went and grabbed the big one since I wasn't planning to buy anything else on Black Friday.
November 29, 2024 at 7:25 PM
I actually got Early Access for POE2 from my previous support of POE1, but it felt important to continue the support as we stand on the precipice of what feels like the next major step forward for ARPGs. Went and grabbed the big one since I wasn't planning to buy anything else on Black Friday.
Happy Thanksgiving! We got a 5K in this morning and then made some delicious eats. Hope you had a great day!
November 29, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! We got a 5K in this morning and then made some delicious eats. Hope you had a great day!
After much consideration, I think the first class I'll try for POE2 Early Access will be Mercenary. Both ascendancies look incredibly promising and the base playstyle should be fairly unique, so I think there's a lot to discover there. However, as soon as the Huntress is added to Early Access... 😏
November 26, 2024 at 6:01 PM
After much consideration, I think the first class I'll try for POE2 Early Access will be Mercenary. Both ascendancies look incredibly promising and the base playstyle should be fairly unique, so I think there's a lot to discover there. However, as soon as the Huntress is added to Early Access... 😏
Been studying up on Path of Exile 2 after the Early Access reveal this past Thursday and I cannot wait to play! I think they're making a lot of smart choices that will push the game forward without sacrificing too much of the depth that we have come to expect and love.
November 25, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Been studying up on Path of Exile 2 after the Early Access reveal this past Thursday and I cannot wait to play! I think they're making a lot of smart choices that will push the game forward without sacrificing too much of the depth that we have come to expect and love.
Looks like we may be getting a critical mass movement to this platform, so I'll start posting here more often. My thoughts usually revolve around whatever game I'm currently obsessed with, ARPGs at large (lots of overlap between those first two), running, and emergent topics. Let's have fun!
November 25, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Looks like we may be getting a critical mass movement to this platform, so I'll start posting here more often. My thoughts usually revolve around whatever game I'm currently obsessed with, ARPGs at large (lots of overlap between those first two), running, and emergent topics. Let's have fun!