#hoo boy. fun stuff

[edwinisms]

you ever think about how edwin got like. no warning, no time time to process, nothing, when he reappeared on earth faced with the fact that virtually everyone he knew in life is dead. his parents? probably died in the 1950s or so (at best) almost forty years prior to edwin’s return. if any of his classmates were still around, they’d have been elderly, possibly senile, and in a few years they’d all be gone– except, of course, edwin. nothing looks the same, cars look like spaceships, there actually are spaceships, he can no longer see the stars, and everyone he knew is dead.

[sodamnbored]

Babysitting

Nico, walking into the bathroom: Wow.

Jason, in the bath: Don’t judge us.

Nico: Kinda hard not to. What’re you two doing?

Percy innocently, pointing to Estelle on the floor: Giving the baby a bath.

Nico: Then why isn’t she in the bath?

Percy: Because I’m in here, Jason’s in here -

Jason, holding up his boat: And with all these toys, there isn’t any room for her.

[theblankest123]

Ah lads it's happening again

(I've been slowly getting into TMA and i can feel the hyperfixation starting to develop)

[skyplayssplatoon3]

Big Run Tips: Getting Bigger Scores

DISCLAIMER: These tips are based on my personal experience! I have hit Top 5% in both Big Runs thus far, and these are just the things that have helped me get higher egg counts! Results may vary based on map, weapon comp, etc!

THIS WILL BE LONG...But if you're lookin' for some direction on how to snag that silver or gold, this may be the post for you!

Tip #1: Get Familiar with EVERY Weapon Type

As it turns out, Big Runs are all random weapons! Which means there is absolutely an element of luck to getting the big scores. This means your best chances of performing better consistently is getting familiar with all classes of weapons at least to a general degree!

My weakest weapons are Splatlings, so when I was handed them, I struggled. However, doing a LOT of Salmon Run has helped me get used to them in stressful situations! Which leads me to the next tip...

Tip #2: Play more Salmon Run in general

If you're newer to Salmon Run, Big Run may be overwhelming for you! If your goal is to get those big scores, play Salmon Run more often! And if anything, play Solo more often!

"But my randoms are always trash!" Believe me, I understand this sentiment, but that's exactly why you should! Nothing teaches us better than hard games that force us to adapt. Be honest with yourself: Is YOUR performance always shining, or do you have bad games? Do not use your teammates as your excuse all the time! If your numbers are rough (High deaths, low eggs, low boss kills, etc) then it's okay to admit that! Get out there and practice your multitasking skills!

Which also leads me to the next tip...

Tip #3: EVP Is Basically A Requirement

(This applies to getting the Gold/High Silver Trophies)

The truth of the matter is, your best chance to get more eggs, is to have higher quotas! At Max Hazard, your quotas are 31 + 33 + 35, which is a bare minimum of 99 eggs just to pass! Most of the time you will get above the quota anyway so the higher your Rank, the more likely you can really stack those eggs!

If you're down in the lower ranks, this may be difficult for you! You're gonna want to not only get to EVP (Eggsecutive VP), but to also be able to handle the difficulty level that comes with the rank! It's VERY tough up there, but if you can make it there, and stay there, you will build the skills to be amazing at Salmon Run!

Join servers, look up video guides, and just get out there and practice!

Tip #4: If Possible, Squad Up With Friends

I understand this one may be hard for some folks, but luckily with the Pool feature, many people are opening up rooms to allow you to play with strong players! (NOTE: Please be sure you are close to their ranks too! Do not rely on them to 100% carry you unless you are absolutely confident you can carry yourself well despite being stuck in a lower rank!)

Salmon Run is a team game! You want better teammates, remember THEY also want better teammates! Be the teammate you want for your team too! HOW MANY TIMES CAN I SAY TEAM

Tip #5: Overluring Is A Thing, And It Can Be A Problem

You may be familiar with the term "Luring". It means bringing the bosses closer to the basket. DO NOT GET ME WRONG: Luring is a fantastic tip, and you should utilize it! However...

There is always too much of a good thing.

In my Big Run games, I had randos insistent on waiting by the basket and luring EVERYTHING. This wasted a good 20-25 seconds of our precious 100 second time limit to get about 30 eggs. It made finishing some waves difficult because we couldn't quite get the egg counts needed. I Promise It's Okay To Take Out A Couple Of Bosses At The Start

More WILL come to the basket as time goes! It's a good time to get a few eggs built up WHILE luring more to the basket. Do not get too obsessed with luring and waste precious time! Just make sure not to take out those bosses way too far away from the basket. Let them come to mid at the very least!

Tip #6: Living Is The Most Important Thing

The temptation to REALLY land those big egg counts is strong. After all, isn't that the entire point of Big Run?

HOWEVER: Do NOT get in over your head for those eggs!

As unfortunate as it is, sometimes you gotta let the big counts go in order to survive to the next round! Live all 3 waves, build your Rank up, and try to push the quota under better circumstances if you must!

Take some risks, but try not to be TOO risky! Sometimes you gotta spend more time taking out important bosses like Stingers and Flyfish rather than being greedy for eggs. Your team needs you focused and alive!

Tip #7: Teamwork, Teamwork, Teamwork

SALMON RUN IS A TEAM GAME!! Please do not run off on your own and ignore everything around you, rolling your eyes at how incompetent your teammates are when you aren't watching their backs!

You don't have to babysit them, but if you see a teammate struggling to take out a boss (maybe they have a bad weapon), take a few seconds to help them out!

Alternately, if one person is on a Fish Stick and they got it, don't go up there just to steal eggs! Trust that they got 'em and go handle something else! Be aware of your team.

If they got it covered, don't hover around them! If they need help, give 'em a hand! Everyone wins!

Tip #8: Do Not Underestimate Ink Management

Related to Tip #6 and #7, INK COVERAGE IS CRUCIAL! If you have a great inking weapon, take a second or two to give your team some turf to swim in! Grizzco Brella was FANTASTIC for this. It's okay to not constantly be attacking bosses every single second, as long as you are productive in those few seconds! Ink some turf, get your team set up, and then go do what you need to do!

This especially helps those who are stuck with Hydras, E-Liters, etc.

ALSO INK ALL CLIMBABLE WALLS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, PLEASE THESE COME IN HANDY -SO MUCH- WHEN THINGS GET CHAOTIC!! Ink those right at the start if you can, and as you pass by them in game!

Tip #9: Don't Let Losses Be The End Of The Team

So picture it: You're Solo-running, you've got a team of randos, they seem to have good heads on their shoulders! However, you get an unfortunate comp, maybe with Glowflies, and suddenly you all wipe. Everyone is tempted to leave after a loss, but HANG ON:

If your team is good, STICK IT OUT WITH 'EM! Bad luck happens, bad weapons happen, but it doesn't mean it was necessarily anyone's fault! Matchmaking is atrocious, and you NEED to help each other as much as possible!

Now if they leave you, sadly there is no tip for that LMAO;; BUT, stick it out if you vibe with the team! I stuck with teams where we lost a handful of times, but we'd snag wins later! I appreciate them so much for hanging out with me

Tip #10: Be Willing To Learn And Improve! (Also Take Breaks)

The folks who got those high egg quotas, the overfishers, the pros up at 200+ etc, they built those skills through a LOT of practice. And even if they make it seem so easy

IT IS NOT. NOT BY A LONG SHOT LMAO

The games are ridiculously difficult no matter how pro you are. Keeping a cool head, knowing what to do, etc can get you far, but it isn't an instant-win easy button. It takes hard work and a lot of focus to get those scores! Don't let envy blind you. YOU, yes you reading this right now, have the ability to get there!

If you aren't interested in getting the gold, that's fine! Set your sights for Bronze or Silver, and you can get there!! But if you want that gold, it may be a long road ahead

But if it's what you want, be willing to learn! Be willing to say "I'm not there yet, but I will be", and evaluate yourself in an honest and humble way on how you can do better!

Bad teammates are real: They are, you will get unlucky. But do not use that as your 100% excuse of "I can't do it". Focus on what you can do better! Focus on how you can HELP your team live longer! It's not always about just us and how everyone should be getting US that score.

Once again, be the teammate you wish you had.

AND TAKE BREAKS, oh my god it is so hard to stay focused when you are already stressed and tilted. Sincerely, take a 5-10 minute breather and get yourself focused again /dies

Anyway that's all the tips I have for now! If any other Big Runners want to add anything, please feel free! And as I said, these are not 100% exact guides on how to win, but I'm pretty dang sure they won't hurt to learn!

Good luck next Season! May your scores and rewards improve!

[arolesbianism]

I've been thinking abt my critter dupes some more and it was all fun and games until I remembered that I made Mi-ma a beeta and hm. Whoops. Uh oh. (<- Considered the implications for more than 2 seconds)

[madebycoffee]

been doing some overnight pet care since the 22nd and am finally back home (and back at my computer) i am so dee-lighted

[characteroulette]

IT'S FINALLY FINISHED!!! whoop that took me longer than I wanted it to...

[loserchildhotpants]

how do you feel about people printing and binding you fics? not for a profit of course

hi!! I feel wonderful abt it!! Everyone has blanket permission to translate my fics, print and/or bind them, i only ask that im credited and that I get to see pics !! 🥰🥰🥰 i love seeing folks enjoy any of my writing, it really feeds my soul, and I love to see printed copies of stuff I worked hard on ❤️

[jocelynships]

It’s a shame I’m at work rn and can’t make Joce/D.raxum content… I have SO many ideas

[dragonsruby]

I can't wait to get my Spotify Top 100 this year and then have to explain to everyone why extremely specific Cabaret songs are in my top 5.

[cas---2y5]

Played with a new Dom last night and I am bruised as FUCK

[ssaalexblake]

I'm doing a thread painting and finding it Relaxing for once lol this is wild

[thedevotionaltour]

kick-ass is good but it's also so embarrassing and sigh worthy to like because like it is also kick-ass and it is so. everything that it is at the same exact time.

[stoatland]

Just finished my personal UTY true pacifist playthrough and streamed it to my frens. my qpp cried. good day

[arolesbianism]

In other news Odile crashed my game during her friend quest. Smiles in pain.

[feline-evil]

Do we ever see The Fury at all outside of his boss fight (not including like in photographs), i don't think we do or at least i don't remember him in any cutscene where we see members of the cobras together The Pain and The Fear do their cute lil team thing right at the start, those two are bros, but what about The Fury; did he just suck to be around, did nobody wanna chill with him on the team? Was the helmet, did it make him feel unapproachable, or was it the fire thing, the like constant fire flying everywhere thing?