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Games matter. About me: I work in academia (games researcher, Dr. in comp. science) and do Tarkov content as a hobby. Working on my own game (EA in '25).

Germany

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Joined December 2021

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kraynd

2 months

"Tarkov Tips" is and always will be free, I try to create as much useful stuff as I can in my spare time. Want to help covering server costs, licensing, etc? Join me on Ko-fi or Patreon (links below), and you'll get monthly digital booklets (PDFs) as thanks. Cat not included.

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kraynd

9 months

no more snow means more bush campers, so here’s the remedy 😏 (see below for details) #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

this “tree jump” might help if you don’t like the vibes of the old gas station. #EscapefromTarkov

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1 year

Shoreline expained #EscapefromTarkov

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1 year

After a thorough, unbiased analysis: #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 months

The AK-104 is usually <30 K on the flea, so here's a budget-friendly decent-looking build for it. Overall price is around 100K (w/o scope), build details below. Don't forget to like/share if you want more posts like this. #EscapefromTarkov

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8 months

fyi

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kraynd

3 years

if you’re looking for a cheap lvl 4 armor/rig that covers your stomach, the new Strandhogg might be worth your attention. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 months

After dying often enough on Ground Zero, Therapist will have mercy & give you the "Beneath Streets" task, which incentivises trying Map-to-map travel. The rewards are more than great, so grab some friends and sneak into the Labs. Surviving is not mandatory. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

1 month

Dear @bstategames , I think I speak for the majority of Tarkov PvE players when I say we’d love to have Ref access one day :) Thanks for considering! (yeah we feel a bit left behind, somehow)

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kraynd

1 month

This build comes with very high ergo and uses only (kinda) cheap parts from the flea market (-> no high lvl traders needed). Details below. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

what’s your opinion on the UMP since the ammo buff last wipe? #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

2 months

The silenced UZI costs only 30 K if you use the Mechanic lvl 1 barter for one inseq wrench. Note: Selling the UZI back to Mechanic nets you 15 K in profit. #tarkov #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

Keeping a handguard in your pouch allows looting good attachments—even if you die. Goliaf (Mechanic lvl 1) or XRSU* are some examples. #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames * don’t forget to put it on a gas tube, otherwise it takes two slots.

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kraynd

9 months

please don’t blame me if Obdol2 prices skyrocket now 🥲 #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

1 month

Apart from docs cases and keychains, there are a few more ways to extend the factual size of your secure container. For instance, you can put a handguard into ur pouch and use it as an attachment holder. #EscapefromTarkov

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8 months

fyi

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kraynd

3 years

how many drives are you missing for your quests? and what are your favorite spots to loot them? #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

9 months

Igor Scavsky doesn't care about your class 5 plates #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

bartered the black MOE handguard for a marked room key 🥲

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kraynd

3 years

what do you think about this rig? #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

3 months

facts? #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

1 year

Why I like this flea-based HK build: - nostalgia - more cost-efficient than M4 if you don't have high-lvl traders - no need to mess with gas block / handguard - ready for canted sights (ACOG + DeltaPoint is love) - ...nostalgia #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

8 months

real talk: this one is crazy good and costs you almost nothing (3x weapon parts barter). The high ergo/low recoil allow using it similarly to a well-built SR-25. Short video & build below! #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

another shortcut for customs. getting on top of the red container allows to quickly reposition into three different areas: gas station, railroad, and warehouse. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

Lost in the AK abbreviation jungle? Here’s an overview! #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

Looking for a full-auto weapon that is easy to control, not too expensive, suppressed, and easy to build even without high-lvl traders? This one might be a good fit. #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

1 year

want to extend the capacity of your secure container? put a handguard in it, as it can hold several looted attachments! #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

One of my fav MCX builds right now. Very surprised how good the gun performs with the new recoil. Ammo prices fluctuate a lot. Price tips: M62 (36pen,54dmg) if <900, CBJ (43pen,58dmg) if <1.1K. Fillers: BCP/V-Max. Check our discord (link below) for details. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

save the environment and re-use your empty fuel tanks. #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

5 months

@nikgeneburn A “swap to Arena” button in EFT, similarly how we can swap between PvP and PvE. Would motivate ppl to play a quick round while their mates are still in raid.

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kraynd

2 years

The “XRSU47SU” handguard occupies only one slot in your secure container if used with the gas tube. The guard acts as an attachment holder and allows “collecting” lots of lasers, scopes, and even a grip during the raid. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

6 months

I’m sure BSG were well aware of the amount of backlash they would get from almost all the creators that made the game popular. Yet they did it and released this p2w debacle. Which leads to the trivial question: why? Just greed or very serious financial issues?

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kraynd

2 years

If you're a fan of eco-friendly 5.56 builds, consider the MDR. It is easy to control in full-auto, even w/o pricy mods. The reason is the comparably low rate of fire and excellent base stats. #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames Don't forget to share it if you're an MDR enjoyer 💙

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kraynd

2 years

I guess some of you would wish I didn't post this Escape From Tarkov barter 🤫 @bstategames #EscapeFromTarkov (the scope not included, of course)

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kraynd

2 years

Hey crew, here we go with another build. This time, it’s the recently added SAG AK. See thread for a shopping list 😊 #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

10 months

u aren’t a real Tarkov gamer if u did this task on the first try 😏 #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 months

note: labs cards have uses now (but who plays labs anyway)

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kraynd

2 years

It's this time of the wipe again! Where did you get your Salewas? Share your tips with the newcomers ♥️ #EscapeFromTarkov #Tarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

10 months

if you know, you know. #tarkovarena

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kraynd

3 years

in case you didn’t know: instead of buying Scav Vests on flea (20+ K), grab a Slickers (8-9 K) and use the Jaeger lvl 1 barter instead. #EscapefromTarkov #Tarkov

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kraynd

3 years

thanks @bstategames for caring about the MCX 🥰 Having a stock adapter and the new M62 tracer ammo from PK3 is honestly more than I have expected. #EscapefromTarkov @totallyAcRo

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kraynd

3 months

please don’t enable this feature on woods and next to exfils 🥲

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3 months

Escape from Tarkov Beta — 0.15.0 Patch trailer (feat. Partisan) #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

Why you should get the Beluga key for Streets: - cheap (40 K) - great view on the main street for sniping - spawns BTCs and other valuables (table, check under the docs, the items are often "invisible") - kitchen nearby, nomnomnom #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

new feature: side arms now auto-aim at the closest airplane #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 months

oops wrong door. (clip below) #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

what’s your opinion on this new scope? is it worth the extra roubles? #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

11 months

like this tweet if you don’t have arena access yet 😏 (I don’t have it, too)

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kraynd

1 year

Change my mind but this is one of the biggest W changes in a while. #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

2 years

Next build of the "Style Matters" series. Not too expensive and definitely unique-looking! Means it probably won't come back in insurance ;) Details are below, share it with ur friends if you like the Adar 💙 #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

3 years

Thought this auxiliary tools overview might be helpful. Don’t hesitate to comment if there’s something missing 😊 #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

9 months

hope this helps some beginners 😊 #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

3 years

one of the heavier class 4 rigs with lots of large compartments. solid option if you’re going for “no backpack” exfils. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

thought maybe this little overview could help a few players 🤗. what’s your choice? #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

6 months

PMC AI: from what I’ve seen and heard, the AI is basically from rogues/raiders. PMC bots are more or less stationary (they don’t “raid”) with rogue-like loot and random dogtags/levels. dev effort: 1/10 realistic behavior: 1/10 price: 100€ PvE and PvP fleas are separated.

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kraynd

6 months

Arena is likely the reason for BSG‘s financial struggles—alone the double-digit-million PR expenses last year, plus ongoing dev & ops costs. Obviously, arena won’t generate significant revenue. Wise strategy would be: - cancel arena, refund buyers - rollback “unheard” - recover

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kraynd

3 years

which weapon is this? (see thread) #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

It’s all about the drip 🤌 #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

1 month

All currently available map-to-map transits. Share with ur friends 🫡 #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

Sometimes it’s a good idea to invest some money into this “attachment holder” 😉 #EscapefromTarkov . Thanks to my friend @tarducks for the great input ❤️

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kraynd

2 years

Tarkov has lots of helpful keyboard shortcuts, and here's one of them! Share your fav. hotkeys below ⌨️ #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

Tarkov has more keys than locks on the Hohenzollern bridge in Cologne, so here’s a little overview for Customs. Anything missing? — Comment below! And share it with other beginners that might need it ❤️ #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

9 months

pros: - gun usually <50 K - ...means nobody loots it - 60 ergo once you got gunsmith 15 (->foregrip) - 20-rounders with SP-5 are so cheap that you always bring enough into raid - 70 dmg allow for leg meta if opponents have good helmets (cons below) #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

Looking for a cost-efficient sidearm with top tier ammo? Try out the SR1MP. Its BT rounds are superior to the alternatives, and the pistol can be obtained for just a single blue gunpowder from Prapor lvl 2! #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

2 years

Can’t remember which keys are worth looting/taking into the raid? This little overview might help. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

1 year

This is how I like my AKM for Punisher 1 as soon as I‘ve got lvl2 traders unlocked. Slightly under 100K and not entirely trash in full-auto. Details below. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

about to cross an open field or entering a potentially dangerous area? using a painkiller for prophylactic reasons is not a bad idea 😉 (as there’s no drug addiction in the game yet). #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

the korund is one of the cheapest class 5 armors and available “already” at Prapor lvl 3. it has the lowest effective durability of all t5 armors and a severe movement penalty. on the other hand, it repairs quite well, so it’s usually worth to ensure it. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

Jokes aside: today's patch rollback is definitely the best decision given all circumstances. But that meme had to be done, sorry. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

This one was a rather overlooked GP coin barter at Mechanic lvl 1. Now you need a few coins more to get such a modded AK-104. #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

2 years

Need some cash in #tarkov ? Buy flash drives on the flea (usually 47-57 K), barter three of them for a dogtag case (Jaeger 1), and sell the case to Therapist for 195 K! #EscapefromTarkov And hop into our 😊

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kraynd

1 month

I'm sure the comment section will be flooded with Obdolbos 2 hate 🥲 Nonetheless, some of you might find this helpful, so here we go! My take: know ur tools. There are situations where Obd2 is more than enough 🤷‍♂️ #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

Few reasons to have an Adrenaline stim aboard ⬇️ @bstategames #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

one of the easier Lighthouse quests to start with. don’t forget the painkillers and maybe a dose of zagustin before starting the sprint pf your life. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

hello I made a video. reasons to watch: - less than 3 minutes - you might like it - more people will see it, I become a yutuber or something #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

need the Shift grip for gunsmith 6? it’s quite overpriced on the flea; instead, you can barter the MPX from Mechanic and take its Shift grip! So what part of “gunsmith” are you working on now? #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

2 years

Here's one of many solutions for "Gunsmith 1"; the only component you can't buy at lvl 1 traders is the muzzle combo; fortunately, many Scavs have this device on their Shotguns! And what's your progress in this quest line? #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

PEEKING (a thread). Case 1: ADS. Here's a situation photographed from both perspectives at the same moment. Right peek player will be able to shoot/kill first in this scenario... [1/2] #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

3 years

my favorite from today’s Q&A session 🥲 #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

10 months

The school building in the western part of the Streets map (next to the museum) is an excellent place to fill your Scav's pockets! There are tons of duffle bags on the second floor (hallway + classrooms). #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

sorry I couldn't resist 🙃 #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

choose your team: - A: "I turn off my generator when I logout" - B: "always on, I don't care, fuel is cheap" - C: "What is hideout?" #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

Need a suppressed AKM for sneaky plays? Magnets are usually cheap early-wipe, and two of them give you the 7.62 Rotor at Mechanic lvl 2. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

10 months

Don’t forget this abandoned house on woods. This is where you can find all your top-tier 5.45/7.62 ammo. Also: how is your squad calling this place? #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

2 years

which change/addition do you like the most? #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

3 years

want to modify your stock M700 a little bit for some additional ergo and a better look? this (flea-based) build might serve as a first inspiration for you. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

some stats from a poll I ran last week. quite interesting that Lighthouse is skipped by so many players despite its novelty and loot opportunities. @bstategames #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

1 year

Might be helpful for all the new Tarkov enjoyers out there. Let me know if there's a good key I missed here. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

6 months

big W news: - PvE included in EOD (rollout in waves) - mod support for PvE after release - balancing of p2w aspects - removal of priority matching idea - (imo, most importantly) an apology and acknowledging the mistakes #EscapefromTarkov

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More feedback from @nikgeneburn #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

3 years

Scav runs at night are often more profitable (on certain maps). Give it a try if you’re low on cash or gear! #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

8 months

Worried about expiring insurances? As a rule of thumb, always collect your smelly old clothes starting in the bottom right corner. #TarkovTips #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

Nothing beats the feeling of extracting from this hell after 10 deaths in a row. #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

3 years

Dear Santa eliminators, your prayers have been heard by @bstategames . #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

- armor plates show compatible armors now - lots of fixes, including "forbidden" vaulting - snow gone - seems that "awaiting session start" bug visits us again (4/4 times on streets) - in future, you can buy stash lines for money #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

1 month

Lesson of the day: There are actually people who believe the main & only reason others enjoy PvE is because they're bad at the game 😃

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kraynd

2 years

The ultimate question: how many of these boxes do YOU have? #EscapefromTarkov @bstategames

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kraynd

9 months

found my first LedX after 7+ wipes, an era comes to an end. image courtesy: @Micholous 🥲

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kraynd

10 months

there’s a little change to Jaeger’s first quest—keep it in mind when looting food. #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

1 year

Tarkov’s four rules: 1) there is always one more 2) “is that you?” 3) Flash drives don’t spawn before quest completion 4) Items Moving Error #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

9 months

Here's a brief comparison between min and max FOV settings. I've set mine to 63, which is close to #tarkov defaults. What's your setting? #EscapefromTarkov

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kraynd

10 months

You have to see and hear it. Go #EscapefromTarkov

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