CI Temptations
Summary
Hosts Nikke and Justin discuss their kids starting middle school and their son’s new car purchase before diving into Path of Exile 2. They analyze the 0.5.5 patch, noting a surge in crash fixes and a bug allowing players to exploit the Trial of Chaos for free ascendancies. The conversation also covers gameplay frustrations, such as inconsistent damage color coding and the new atlas layout, while comparing the endgame experience to Path of Exile 1.
Topics discussed
Intro, episode 361, and patron shoutouts
Warning to non-PoE listeners
Kids starting middle school and social dynamics
Seasonal weather patterns in Ontario
Son's new car and insurance strategy
Watching Friends and Your Friends and Neighbors
PoE 2 launch timing and Cyberpunk comparison
Reading The Long Way to a Small, Remote Planet
Hotfix review: Trial of Chaos exploit fix
Expedition endgame spawn and crash fixes
MTX load times and performance complaints
Rituals in campaign vs endgame
Build balance and skill feedback issues
Inconsistent damage color coding
PoE 1 vs PoE 2 endgame layout comparison
Atlas progression and Fortress mechanics
Story progression locking endgame content
Ritual event changes and frustration
Ritual rewards and QoL issues
Context for new listeners on PoE 2 limitations
Build discussion: Lightning Minions and Bosses
Build discussion: CI Minions and Archon of Undath
Energy Shield mechanics and closing remarks
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