My plans for the Early Access Launch

[@Zizaran]

Got a lot of good feedback, currently leaning towards playing solo and regularly, rushing the uber as fast as I can and getting practice (likely in sc because I believe I'll be dead at this point) and then going HC SSF and going for the first kill. I am surprised people were so angry that I was vibe checking what people would like to see though.

[@raymondamador1487]

Thank you Ziz 😊👍

[@BlackMage_01]

i think it's the right decision. i know you want to be able to compete with the people coming from other games who are going to try for world first, but those people who do that will damage themselves irreparably with the poe community and my view on it is that none of them count. even if they get world "first". it means nothing if you get given a leg up by a thousand viewers. in fact i think "races" should be CONFINED to SSF. even in poe1 leagues. but again, personal preference. i probably won't be watching anyone on launch day though because i really wanna get in blind on my first playthrough. i hope you have a good EA launch no matter what you do.

[@Zizaran]

@@BlackMage_01 You're very right

[@wonkaswonders85]

@@Zizaran integrity is something that’s very hard to come by and I’m happy to see you taking the better path. GG

[@RomaTheGOSPOD]

good choice, my respect to you for that, good luck on game launch

[@RatPancakes420]

My plan is to wait in queue all day then complain on Reddit

[@ninetailedfox579121]

Also stream it on twitch so that you can complain even more about how you should get queue priority since you're streaming.

[@coi]

@@ninetailedfox579121 lifes not fair

[@Thumbstickys]

I'll see you there

[@craigsaddington6430]

reddit is just a negativity platform for people to vent their anger. Just a meme machine imo

[@AwesomeNuke]

@@craigsaddington6430 social networks in general, not just reddit lol

[@guilhermeduarte2713]

since he's playing 30hours on the first day, he's starting chronomancer confirmed, its the only way.

[@lifeloverNorris]

Just link increased duration support to your clock.

[@nik_ms]

Handouts or funneling one player is sad behavior for launch is sad behavior, but it is what it is, first kill isn't going to mean shit to me because of that

[@ThomasTJJefferson]

This man said he was going to play 30 hours in the first 24 hours

[@ArenTrel]

Confirmed. Ziz will be creating a temporal paradox on stream.

[@juts89]

You don't dual wield PoE?

[@FlashpumpClimbing]

This is possible now with the Chronomancer ascendancy

[@AnilKumardoc]

Chuck Norris spots competition, finally!

[@brocka7758]

Do you wanna win or not?

[@lockeroftheironsalami6713]

More respect doing it without handouts

[@ikta9765]

Zero honor in taking handouts Ziz. We have built a culture of hard work and dedication, not handouts and streamer privilege. Go Hardcore and body the game YOUR way.

[@conversefall5928]

HC SSF sounds way more interesting to me. It makes the big drops more interesting to watch.

[@ImageTherapy]

the handout shit is so buns. Brand new game and streamers want actual in game donations to be the 'first' to kill something like a pinnacle? naaaah. The only uber kill i'll fully respect is its from an SSF player then 👍

[@sujimayne]

It's also very short-sighted. Does anybody remember the first players to kill any newly-added bosses in PoE 1? I certainly don't. But you risk staining your brand and reputation forever as the person who was getting their community to do the hard work for them, while trying to claim all the fame.

[@PherPhur]

@@sujimayne Well... in some peoples eyes. To I'd say half or more of the community, they look at funneling as a show of social strength, as a great thing. I understand it, but truth is who cares about those people, principles are principles. Games should be on level playing fields, not this kind of unfair external support. That's what makes competition in a game exciting. Take away the competition due to unfair advantages and how glorious is that trophy huh? Trophy for #1, but against who? Those other people weren't even competing because they aren't playing the same game as you. That's like comparing a marathon 5k runner vs all the runners in the special olympics, like what does that look like? It looks like a loser

[@lynco3296]

You could think of it as group vs group instead. If you look at it that way it makes a bit more sense.

[@Zizaran]

Ya HC SSF is the main kill that matters for sure, but a lot will be excited to see the first boss fight, I might just play regularly, practice the boss then go HC SSF

[@raymondamador1487]

​@@Zizaran It would help to play Standard at launch. Learning the Boss mechanics seems important to surviving HC

[@JuiceInThePocket]

Start SSF and learn with us. Winning with handouts is lame. What's even more lame is receiving handouts and not winning. Lose lose imo

[@colon_sausage]

In a perfect world no one would want a boss spoiled by a streamer getting handouts so they can be "first place" in an imaginary competition to speed run a new game.

[@xeenie4973]

Totally not watching if you are grouping and taking handouts. Thats not what I’ve seen from Ziz before.

[@86TrapHouse]

He sold his soul

[@williamvanhauen9019]

Totally agreed

[@xeenie4973]

@@86TrapHouse Ziz as we know is a major prominent POE content creator and streamer. With the new game, I’m thinking he wants to be up there, doing and winning the hardest content to continue his legacy and earnings of course. There could be new players coming in for poe2 that weren’t around for poe1 from the start like he was, which could shake up the dynamics of who is the best for knowledge, builds, to watch live streaming etc. A new game that will bring in a new generation of players. More competition in the media space. If groups turn out to be an advantage of who can ‘win’ the earliest and he takes that route instead of his usual type of solo play, then that’s up to him, but that’s not the type of content I want to see from him personally. And I won’t watch and sub for that reason because there’s a loss of integrity there imo.

[@cranknnutz]

I wouldn't watch with handouts. I doubt I'll watch either way though. I think racing at this stage of the game is silly. I'll be down to watch people get competitive after release.

[@xeenie4973]

@@cranknnutz absolutely agree

[@becom1ng]

For what it's worth, I vote no handouts or grouping/pooling. That's lame.

[@Zizaran]

It's worth quite a lot!

[@Anossov]

There is zero glory in winning with handouts, I'm not watching that. And after that you will always be one of the people who accepts handouts, you can't undo it

[@Sal_McCoy]

Streamer hand outs for world first boss kills on SOFTCORE is terrible content. Will be a lame way to launch PoE 2.

[@aldontrimble896]

Agreed. I'm here for the cool dude playing ethically

[@Ascendsean35]

I can't wait to go slow as molasses and just enjoy every facet of the game. As a new player, i'll just be happy if there's very little bugs or technical issues. I imagine i'll be a little overwhelmed with how involved the game will be. But that was Elden ring for me at first too, and that's probably my favorite game of all time now.

[@theonemav]

"I hate it when people do it, so im going to do it because it would be fun". LOL

[@BigDawgKG]

so true 🤡

[@theonemav]

Yea I’m not a ziz hater but that take is weak AF. Either make a stand against it or not you can’t have it both ways.

[@mrw0lf364]

Yep, I'm unfollowing anyone doing this, super bad and disappointing

[@Zizaran]

Well not because "it would be fun" more because people remember who wins. But yeah you've got a good point, maybe i should just go SC, practice the boss, then go for first HCSSF uber kill

[@theonemav]

@@Zizaran Yea people being funneled in order to win such a race is pretty lame in general, would be interesting if a group of creators and their communities would pick someone to funnel and highlight just how lame it is so people stop doing it.

[@Nicxem]

handouts are so lame idc if you get world first that way

[@jordankilpatrick]

I personally like watching you as an exclusively hardcore player -- I'd really like to see you body the game on hardcore with no softcore options, totally blind. I don't expect this of course, but I think it'd be fun to see the reaction and stress of every single boss being unknown.

[@phelipemacel]

yes, very content potential

[@patrickmartin8978]

Absolutely hate the idea of you taking items. You've set yourself up as an educator and voice of the community and ggg listens to you. Mooching would distort that

[@jakepack4357]

IMO, it would be more interesting to see you be the first to SSF the boss, even on softcore. I feel like there's more glory in doing it solely by your own effort, even if someone else beats you to it by taking handouts. Now, if you do want some help, I'd also like the sound of group play where you and some of the other guys team up to do it but don't take handouts outside of the 3-5 people you're doing it with.

[@floorpizza8074]

IMO, any "first kill" that depends on hand outs shouldn't count as a "first kill."

[@haromard]

Finally i know that I'm doing. Only going to change my mind 50 times.

[@termayn]

Never played Poe1, thinking of going witch, getting excited of minions... Watching Kripp "infernalist sucks for minions lol" me "??????????" okok

[@PPG87]

Haha I've already changed my mind 100 times already... just going chayula monk since everyone says it's trash and I'm a glutton for punishment

[@TheAluvisify]

@@termaynIdk what Kripp video you're talking about, but that's a very weird take from him if it was a recent opinion. To start off, there won't be a dedicated "minion ascendency" like there is in PoE1 with Necromancer/Guardian. That being said, Infernalist 100% has the most direct support for minions of the ascendancies that we've gotten so far. She has two nodes that can support allies and she has a node that can summon a minion. Ascendency skills can be supported which means you can modify how that hellhound behaves to possibly be a strong damage dealer. Either way, minion builds in PoE1 are often strongly supported by uniques, so we'll have to see what unique combinations there will be in PoE2 for minion builds. So just go internalist minions if you want and don't worry about what other people say. Content creators have as much information as we do when it comes to build possibilities.

[@jaredmiller3656]

Im gonna take it slow. I got into the beta, and that was just "go go go! Play as much as i can!” This time, im going to take my time and really soak up every aspect of the game. Listen to the dialogue for the story, admire each area, and just enjoy every little bit of this masterpiece of a game!

[@nickh4354]

Hand of Cholula all over my cheesy rice lets go

[@duck8670]

Hand of cholula in my azz

[@nexeus7302]

Bold of you to assume you will be playing anything on Friday :>

[@Anon1370]

they said they got enough server for 1 million users i dont see it going more then that...because some people too cheap and tight to put down the $30 for the key

[@danio2246]

@@Anon1370 there is a high chance for back-end trouble they've might not been able to foresee

[@jules3431]

@@danio2246 yeah necro settler was very scuffed too on day 1 with only 20k people, theres always something unexpected comming

[@TheAluvisify]

@@Anon1370 Murphy's Law is a hell of a thing. There's good reason why like 90% of big launches are pretty scuffed in some way. As much as people shit on it, D4 probably had the smoothest technical launch in recent years, but that's also because Blizzard has a ton of experience (and money) when it comes to server-side stuff. GGG may have been doing league launches for a decade, but this will still technically be their second "game launch", so the scale will just be completely different than what they're used to.

[@TheDovolan]

@@TheAluvisify What are you talking about? D4 was not playable for days! Dont you remember the meme of people taking off work for the launch and not being able to play over the weekend? I had early access and couldnt play till sunday evening. So 2,5 days for nothing

[@cyftoday9800]

I think for me seeing you take handouts would change the way I saw you as a content creator. The amount you vouch for games and launches being fair to all players would be undermined completely by doing something like this. Using a resource that others don't have access to is likely going to be viewed much the same as pay 2 win is. I understand the want to place first more than most, but you'd be doing it at the cost of a lot of what you've built your online persona on. Just my take though, Ziz.

[@floorpizza8074]

Exactly. No difference between handouts and pay to win. I was planning on watching Ziz during the game's opening hours, but not if he's going to accept handouts.

[@Mister_Vintage]

I say don't go against your norms to play in a race that is going to be won by someone who finds an exploit or bug... That being said, I will be playing along, call it turtle POE, on launch (i hope the servers play nice)

[@ravp123]

Last time I watched ziz, he was angry af. Now he is crying... man is full of emotions.

[@Deadzilians]

Tends to happen when you're a viciously closeted homosexual that believes people are too stupid to see it even though its blatantly obvious.

[@kevinnixon3009]

What was he raging about?

[@poisonblack666]

@@kevinnixon3009 pausefunction xD

[@Pokepunk]

yo ziz is emotional RAGEY

[@86TrapHouse]

@@ravp123 you don’t hear all the Ssss?

[@RedThevet]

Not really angry, but I think people have much more interest to see how you do on your own compared to how we do on our own as 99% of us can't even try to degen with handouts. However, I also totally get why you'd want to try it! The spirit of watching a streamer I think is "they are in the same boat as me, I'm gonna hang out here" type of vibe in the majority.

[@blackboard212]

i prefer fck around and find out slowly. if u do the feeding u items to get world first i wont watch at all. (not claiming to matter just stating my preference)

[@SargeantMorse]

Respect going in blind and playing the game. I am doing the same. Hard to avoid people posting stuff they should not be posting but I am. Props to you I want to enjoy this game without spoilers. Enjoy your stream when it comes out

[@turn3283]

I think if you get a thrill out of going fast and seeing if you can be first go for it! Do it with hand outs, teaming whatever. It’s a once in a decade experience in a franchise you love and if being first, or close to first gives you a lasting memory don’t sweat the haters. If they could get a world first based on 98% skill/game knowledge, 1% lucky drops, and 1% loving support from a self cultivated community they would. Enjoy the ride! Wishing you the best!

[@echoesofmalachor3700]

The handout thing matters but not near as much in early access as official launch. Not many people remember who cleared bosses first at any given point, even fewer will remember for early access/beta.

[@Cryogenic12]

I've watched you for a long time, followed many guides. I say you do you and what you will find the most joy with. However, handouts aren't my favorite things to see and I hope to see you grind it out like the rest of us as that is what I've grown to love watching you play!

[@Arcopix]

A complete noob here (with couple of thousand of hours in poe) who plays mostly in softcore.. Planning to play in softcore (after fist death) - perfectly fine, playing in trade leage and doing legit trades - all good in my book. Need to borrow an extra exalt, divine or five from your community - eh, leaves a bit of bad taste in my mouth, but whatever... But whoring yourself out for handouts and building your character based on those - I don't think I will follow your content for that first playthrough which would be a shame since I was looking forward to seeing the game play out in its realistic progression (of a really good player). I don't really care who gets the first kill on "the uber" anymore than who gets to lvl 100 first. I firmly believe that the majority of the people watching are here for your good content, not for watching you win the-non-existent-race

[@EduardoEdu-m4e]

In my humble opinion, you are the father of the POE community, the one that everyone respect and the one that set's the example, seeing you do the fair and square way is the only thing i want to see. Maybe a group you and steel helping each other and leveling together and trying the boss each one sepated but at the same time (who kill first) would be dope too!

[@fang_xianfu]

Handouts suck, don't do it

[@2inkling]

I do think community resource pooling involving thousands of viewers of a streamer is kind of weird, but I've never had any problems with normal group play. For example, I remember Tytykiller starting in Delirium league with a group of 6. One guy would progress while the others would farm levels in chamber of innocence or other zones, then swirl on each other. In endgame a dedicated trader managed items for the other 5, then they pooled to buy Tyty one of the first rampage gloves so he could blast through the atlas faster. My point is that this gameplay was extremely high skill and involved a lot of interesting decision making. I don't think that it takes prestige away from traditional racing in SSF or extreme HC challenges like the Gauntlet in the slightest. It's just a different type of race for a different setting. Still though, the streamer mass community pool thing gives me bad vibes. I guess there's a very unclear line drawn somewhere in my head.

[@WikiED]

If you plan to also stream to YT and you planned to keep vods online just know that YT steam vods get cut at around 11-12h mark so resetting the YT livestream is the only way to keep all of the footage. If you dont care for the YT vod then it's The More You Know, if you didn't before.

[@heqitao]

I think that your channel is more than strong enough for you not to need to take handouts. You will still be hugely supported, in fact maybe even more so, if you stick to your super high standards. Let's face it, you 're already a winner. Personally I won't think less of you if you cave to the peer group pressure and the possible growth of your channel, but I will think more of you if you don't... if that's possible ;-) Thx for all the work Ziz. Have great, and hassle free, launch!

[@jkw6259]

I want you to have time of your life! Fresh game, fresh start, a lot to discover. I hope I will be able to play and after I get stuck I will look for help so you better be there Ziz!

[@canisfabico]

The fist Uber HC will be done by someone that will lvl up their character day 1, borrow the acc of someone from SC to train the boss and do it in SC without starting over.

[@DannyOE4]

I think everyone starting fresh with no knowledge is a great opportunity to just learn the game from the ground up, since PoE 1 is so complicated now I feel extrememly overwhelmed when it comes to crafting. I just lack the knowledge that others had years to perfect. I hope it's a lot easier to understand with PoE 2 so I can feel like I'm not "new" at the game anymore with thousands of hours in. Basically, I think the best way to start this game is to just take it slow and learn. Really appreciate the story, actually, this time around, and try out all the ascendancies and craft a lot.

[@86TrapHouse]

@@DannyOE4 Those years of experience will still help players by leaps and bounds

[@DannyOE4]

@@86TrapHouse well ya for sure, but we won't know what affixes exist right away and how to block for them, etc. I think I have enough knowledge of crafting to, hopefully, make it feel good starting out fresh here.

[@whatthecluck6874]

@@DannyOE4 The crafting in PoE 2 will start out extremely simple and build over time. So yeah, it's perfect for new players to jump in.. This is the best time to jump in actually. It's the start. lol

[@jumpinbuddah420]

Just go hardcore if you die you can continue on softcore but weather or not you just re-roll hardcore if you do die base it off how far you make it

[@nokosa]

Worst case scenario, Ziz, if you get stuck in queue you can always just make a cooking video. On a serious note, your take on streamer queue is mint. Thanks for that.

[@driakos]

Thank you for dual streaming to KZbin! I will make sure to keep it on 24/7.

[@Vashthalas]

Can't wait to tune in for the subathon. Happy launch in advance!

[@clawspammer]

Ziz do what you want to for this first one. It will feel best! It's going to be great I guarantee it.

[@EmptyPeace]

So you hate it but you might do it... And trying to excuse it as if it's okay because "I'm doing it for a different reason", So it's okay... What a bunch of BS

[@AFel-pp1hp]

Yeah... this guy's a god at poe but hard to like

[@TheKollymolly]

Yeah im unsubbing after that shit. Its fucking lame.

[@Zizaran]

@@TheKollymolly You're unsubbing after I asked my community on their opinion on what they would like to see? Can you explain that to me?

[@TheKollymolly]

@ Alright i will give you a long answer.. First of all i think your communication in the video were very bad and worded wrong. It seemed to me and clearly many others, that you didnt really ask us what we wanted, but more that you hated this, but im gonna do it because it will benefit me.. i didnt get the idea that you were asking us specifically. Secondly, people love your content because you play HC/HCSSF and play the “ethical” way and not handouts or crazy blaster build where you cant see anything on the screen.. of course you still blast, but your content is much more approachable and better to watch than others. I think we the people arent angry. Just disappointed that you even would consider it. As i said with your content before. That is not how you have shaped/curated your community. Lastly, i know you obviously have ambitions for the game and your channel, and doing the race and be the 1st will obviously get your channel more attention. But is it worth it costing your stature and your reputation around your community for? I get that its tempting, of course. But there is other ways to do it man. Good luck though and keep making great content. Other than handout streams etc. ;)

[@Zizaran]

@@TheKollymolly Oh yeah that makes sense, no I was genuienly asking, because it matters a lot to me what people want to see, so if it was something that was happening anyway and people wanted to see it, I would probably do it too, I prefer ssf / playing on my own merit which is why I don't take handouts. A lot really dislike the idea so I will keep playing the way I have been

[@ardeo]

My plan is to run at the top boss as part of a guild-found in SC. Looking forward to the blind reactions and my own experiences with the day 0.

[@josephwilson6908]

I would love to see All Out War! This is absolutely a one off opportunity to do this, if not now, then never (for this game). ...and the competative content you do has it's own uniquely entertaining elements. That said, I will be watching your content an unhealthy amount either way. :)

[@Fleezblarp]

i hadn't even considered working relativity into my strategy. this guy is nuts.

[@WEIRDxGRIM]

Was thinking of taking the day off on the 6th, but i'm being smart and took a day off on the 9th.

[@Trozzo]

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[@MadShadowGames]

My plan at launch: 1- Pray for no line interruptions during predownload. 2- Wait in queue for 4-5 hours. 3- After 10 minutes in game, server crash and return to step 2.

[@KeepItSimpleSarphas]

Love the gamer first content creator second mentality Ziz. Can't wait to login and try to die less than you do

[@thedoubledoor2055]

I think its more of a flex to be the first SSF pinnacle clear vs hey I had 50 people hard carrying my progression so I can kill something.

[@MasterofFool]

Would love to see a group ssf, even capped at 4-6

[@mark24376]

I should prefix what I'm going to say by saying that I'll likely watch your first play though regardless of what you choose. But I'd actually love to see you try ssf - it would be a good way to watch and learn more about the game by watching you and your community try and find ways to solve the issues faced on the way. Also whomever manages to down the uber first in SSF will really get bragging rights due to the increased difficulty of not being able to use group play and the achievement of getting the kill will in my view be much greater. in any case, gl and hf to everyone for early access! i hope you all have a fab time =)

[@made2die499]

Enjoy and go for it. I dont mind if people want to boost you, because you have been a big boon to the community. I think for EA it is fine. Good Luck.

[@Bretson1O]

Go for handout all-in blasting!!! Switch it up and have fun with it man

[@JM-el8yi]

personally first to kill SC uber or 100 is boring bc of handouts/group play. HCSSF 100 and uber will be hype!

[@TheCosmicAstro-]

i think SC with handouts to experience the fight first and get an idea of the build + experience with the fight, since SC "race" doesnt really matter. and then swapping to HC SSF or HC but no handouts would be a good middle ground.

[@arthurwiebusch9292]

ziz, thanks for everything!! awesome content. my plans are: no plans!

[@Shadowshael]

Have they announced when you will be able to start downloading the game? I assume it would be on Friday, but no clue on time

[@MunkeyBrewster]

Probably against handout

[@5p4rk52]

Ziz, Don't undo all of those years of hard work by going against what you believe in!! People will remember the person that does it the most on a level playing field rather than by handouts - be true to the way you play - Not by the way of others.

[@sy-ky_buddy4603]

Isn't it great that launch day we don't have people like Wudi and Rob spoiling the entire game 5 days before release with multiple guides and builds.

[@VadLocke]

What are your thoughts on the first person pause buffering to kill the uber?

[@dreamsofanartist8391]

Im going to try to play a "Singer Barb" with the warcries and the corpse explosion ascendancy ! IM So Hyped!

[@lancemurray6216]

Since it's early access .. I think it's better to explore and receive handouts so we can all learn from the mighty Ziz!

[@coolbritt002]

I think you should go for the race! I wanna see an all out battle between everyone!

[@NZZN666]

I'm going in pretty much blind and plan to just enjoy it as I go and build around what loot I get. Cannot wait.

[@kierkegaarde]

Just go for it. There will be time for harder challenges in the future / ssf.

[@durotan5245]

I can’t wait to just get in there and play.

[@eLguL]

that subathon style works great, raxx and his gf did it before was really nice to have different perspectives every now and then

[@Ballbock]

Honestly im very much of a "if the content creator has fun, the content is fun" kind of guy. Though in PoE usually i prefer content which I as a 1500 hour "casual" can follow cuz i like to learn while i game. I am kinda split on this, i would watch both.

[@zengrath]

It's cool because normally full time streamers who play 1 game ends up building up so much knowledge that no normal player with a full time real job who can only play weekends and sometimes a few hours during week can never compete with people who can play every day. POE2 on other hand, everything is reset. Streamers don't know anymore then anyone else. it'll be very refreshing to see a streamer play and having no clue what they are doing like i am 99% of time i play, haha. I'll try to enjoy it while it lasts but i do hope i can play through most of PO2 without a guide unlike POE1 i had no chance.

[@MelvinDorkus]

All you get for being world first is a thumbs up 👍 dont rly care if its funneled, its just a mildly interesting achievement regardless. Now, id love to see an official hcssf or teamf race but thats a whole different beast.

[@bizbear1274]

Take your time enjoy it. you only get this chance once.

[@hulkhogansgianttaint9451]

Quinn and Ziz coupling in subathons is excellent!

[@xDeeDoss]

Can’t wait to stream the early access. As long as the servers hold up lol. Minions FTW!

[@hrpyjustice]

Awesome, hopefully we are going to end in endless queue. Want to jump into the game and die a couple of time with my warrior. Wanna try to make some kind of “singer” build, hope it works. :)

[@B4DDHero]

My thinking is that this first time, where we're blind, is a neat exception for forming a race team. I say go for it and then do hardcore SSF later

[@bloodywolf9760]

We all have one plan. To wait in queue. :D

[@gangstersnow]

i think its up to you to do what ever you want with the race, what ever is going to bring you more enjoyment. getting handouts isnt something i personally like seeing if its an obscene amount, but being upfront about it is way better than people dumping their entire accounts worth of gear to the streamer offline, then the streamer claiming they did it themselves. but no matter who actually wins the race, people arnt going to accept it as legitimate because of the account sharing and handouts. someone would have to constantly have to have their stream up/recorded every second of the playthrough so people can say for 100% certainty that its authentic, or the majority of people arnt going to accept it as the actual first legit kill. but again, obviously you are allowed to do what ever you want, while someone like me will say its going to be super lame that the first kill on a game like this isnt going to be legit, at the end of the day nothing anyone says or does is going to change that fact, because like you said, no solo can compete with the groups or streamers getting handouts.

[@Moogle]

ziz just get a shock collar that someone can trigger remotely when servers come back up

[@Sir_Chilly_]

I'd love to watch you do SSF...HC or not.

[@IrongeorgeFE]

hey Ziz ever thought of recommending a group SSF mode? Like group ironman on OSRS.

[@Zizaran]

Have brought it up in several podcasts

[@Greyfadeaway]

I am very excited for this game. With that said, I’ve never played POE. I’ve played a little of Diablo 4. So…..any suggestions on how to approach my first playthrough of this game. Just play the way I want or try to follow some sort of guide?

[@Jiggerjaw]

My vote is play SSF, it's always my favorite to watch.

[@itsjoel13]

I like the first SC play through, then trying ssf hardcore

[@Schmidteren]

danish streamer. she will down pinnacle boss while you sleep dude. power of the danes!

[@vhayne91777]

Can't believe you're not going for an Essence Drain build lol. Anyway, I appreciate that you're against the whole handouts thing, and that you want to go in blind. You have my respect on that, for what it's worth.

[@MalorienL]

my plan is to make a lightning monk prioritising flicker strike. I love flicker strike its my favourite skill in POE1

[@DrLongJohnSilver]

seems you get flicker late so itll probably be w.e till then

[@weertangel7231]

Just have fun and do things your way, the first day is gonna be chaos anyway.

[@aescswhiskygaming2123]

SSF is the real race imo. The masses likely don’t care how it’s done but it’s not the same. POE really shines with SSF. Far more glory there.

[@Nugpops]

5:12 "I personally hate this..." ...so yea, I'm probably going to do that, so if you want to donate to me, feel free.

[@ShinzouSH]

I have a feeling we will see a bunch of guides drop on Dec. 6 by people who were provided review copies.

[@idkimnotcreative8974]

Im almost certain the non poe streamers are going to be taking heavy handouts so i think its totally valid to be using every resource to get the worlds first Uber. Once someone gets worlds first it will probably be worlds first solo or hardcore and thats where the real race begins