Okay, so today I finally got around to messing with the new Helldivers patch notes. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey, so buckle up!
Getting Started
First things first, I had to, you know, actually get the update. I jumped on my PC, fired up Steam, and waited for the download to finish. It wasn’t too bad, thankfully. While that was going, I browsed the official Helldivers website and forums to see what people were saying. I am getting an overview of the changes.
Diving into the Changes
Once everything was installed, I launched the game. The main menu looked the same, nothing drastically different there. I spent some time poking around the Armory and checking out the new weapon stats.
- Armor Changes:I noticed they tweaked some armor ratings. I tried on a few different sets to see if I could feel the difference.
- Stratagem Tweaks: A bunch of Stratagems got adjusted. I read through each description carefully, some got nerfed others are buffed.
Testing in the Field
Reading about changes is one thing, but I needed to see them in action. So, I hopped into a solo mission on a medium-difficulty planet.I selected a few of the Stratagems that had been changed. I wanted to get a feel for the new balance.
The mission itself? Well, it was chaotic, as usual! I called down the changed Stratagems a few times. One felt way weaker, the other seemed a bit stronger, actually. I made some mental notes to try them out in different situations later.
Experimenting and Adjusting
After that first mission, I played a few more. I switched up my loadout, trying different combinations of weapons and Stratagems. I played with some friends, and we tried to coordinate our strategies based on the new patch. Some things worked great, others… not so much. It’s all part of the process, right?
My Verdict (So Far)
I need to spend more time, really putting everything through its paces.
It is what I did today. The change is interesting, that’s for sure.
