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Crimson 2nd Year Anniversary PC "Crimson Rari"
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Computers's News & Updates
Hey everyone, We finished up on this months PC for our club. We call it the "Crimson Rari". Here is the full build log : Our showcase : Build timelapse : Build walk through : Unboxing : Let us know what you think in the comments 🙂 We'll be sending it to someone in 3 weeks! -
Hi everyone, First of all, I'd like to apologise to anyone who has been caused an inconvenience due to our cancel / refund system in the last 2 months or so. Due to a change in PayPal where we had to migrate from what's called "IPN" to "Webhooks" in a rush as IPN is is being deprecated, a few bugs emerged without us knowing because there is nothing in PayPal's documentation which states IPN subscriptions are separate from Webhook subscriptions, this concept still makes no sense to me. What it means is, if someone subscribes through the IPN flow, their subscription does not trigger webhooks, this really bewildered us since the subscriptions look exactly the same in the PayPal dashboard and thus, the result caused complete havoc. Since we changed from IPN to Webhooks, we also had to restructure how our data looks, changing the concept of how we format subscriptions entirely, this meant that Stripe subscriptions were not exempt from trouble. While developing solutions and fixing everything, we tried our best to stay on top of emails and send out countless refunds and help everyone we could to manage their subscription, I personally dedicated a large portion of my day to dealing with the issues this migration caused. It is possible to manage a subscription directly in the PayPal & Stripe dashboard but we understand that it is important for this process to be made as easy and fluid as possible, we really want to make sure members are happy with what we provide. We worked tirelessly with one goal in mind, fix the cancellation process and the refund process, making it easy and hassle free for people trying to achieve these two things. After rigorous testing extending weeks, we believe that the new subscription management dashboard is ready for use, it also now comes with email notifications to our team on failed cancellations and refunds, so we can proactively look into the problems and make sure members are happy. Here's where you find it. https://www.thecrimsonmarket.com/account Click on the Manage Subscription button here. This will take you to the new dashboard. Here's what it looks like with the emails redacted. This dashboard allows you to see each individual subscription, how many points you have accumulated for it and of course, cancel it. Now we have also revamped and upgraded our refund system. Which you can find by clicking on terms & conditions in our footer. And finding the refund policy. And clicking the Refund Me button. There you can select eligible subscriptions and refund them! Remember, the most we can do is send triggers & events to PayPal and Stripe, we've tested it to our best ability so far but with third party integrations there can always be caveats, plus, software in general is complex and there can always be something missing. We will continue to monitor everything and improve this system, there is a dedicated section of the team now working on making the Cancel & Refund systems are good as they can be with one main goal of making it easy for people to cancel. If people can also provide their reasons for cancelling and refunding, that is very helpful for us to improve the world wide gaming club for everyone else. Please keep in mind we are a group of Family & Friends, while our group is growing, we are not at the scale of something like Facebook or Reddit, however, we take bugs and members very seriously and will work towards making things good and right a lot harder than an employee of a standard company as TCM is really a reflection of who we are and what we want to achieve. - However we are still human and can miss something here and there, I only ask that you let us know in a manner which helps us identify and fix the issue. If you have any issues, please do not hesitate to email us or create a ticket on discord, I will happily be at your service 🙂 If you have any feedback for our cancellation and refunds are handled, please drop a comment below! If you are here and are about to cancel or make a refund, thank you for your initial interest in TCM and our world wide gaming club, even if you signed up for free and left within your 30 day period, just know that the Golden Ticket was designed for people like you to have the opportunity to get the PC for free, so I'd like to thank you for trusting us and at least dipping your toes in 🙂 Have a good day!
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Gangel#1581 Won The Kintsugi - Here's the Recap video!
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Computers's News & Updates
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Kintsugi PC Giveaway happening in the next few hours!
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Computers's News & Updates
This is a really nice PC, I almost don't want to send it away xD It's simple and elegant, it's got that see through, gold, theme and I love it. It is themed to Elden Ring originally, we've got the Elden Ring symbol etched onto the glass which is pretty awesome! Here's all the content. Kintsugi Build Time Lapse Kintsugi Elden Ring PC Show case Kintsugi PC Unboxing And we have 6 episodes of the walk through to build it. Here is Part 1 Also you can check out the full written build log in the build log section of this club. So it's in just a few hours on Raxx's stream, I wish you the best, we'll be revealing the "Crimson Computer" in the next few hours as well! -
Pro Gamer's Journal - Part 1 Uploaded
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Crimson Loot Carnival's News
🎙️ From Black Lotus to PvP Glory – The Coooley Interview | Pro Gamers Journal In this special edition of Pro Gamers Journal, we dive into the world of Coooley — a legendary figure in the Diablo II: Resurrected community, Magic: The Gathering champion, world-record holder, and creator of the Diablo Fighting Championship. But this isn’t just a podcast — it’s a masterclass in gaming, content creation, and staying true to your path. 🎮 What’s Inside This Episode: Coooley’s Full Origin Story From the earliest days of Diablo II to building one of the strongest PvP communities in modern ARPGs. Owning a Real Black Lotus Magic: The Gathering fans — yes, it’s true. And we talk about the significance of that card, his tournament wins, and what it taught him about value. His Rivalry with MrLlamaSC The moment that made his catchphrase iconic: “I beat MrLlamaSC once.” Inspiration from Raxxanterax Behind-the-scenes moments on how top creators influence each other to level up. Creating the Diablo Fighting Championship Why he launched his own PvP league and what it takes to organize competitive content that people care about. Breaking the D2R Uber Tristram World Record The strategy, the hype, the community reaction — all in his words. Love, Mentors, and Life Before Streaming Real talk about personal growth, navigating pressure, and what it means to build something that matters. 🎯 Why You Should Watch Whether you're a gamer, Twitch streamer, YouTube creator, ARPG fan, or just someone who loves seeing people go all-in on their passion — this is for you. We talk about the grind behind the scenes, the mindset required to last, and the tools creators use to stay authentic, build community, and grow their impact. If you're just getting started or looking for a spark to keep going, Coooley drops insights you won’t find anywhere else — all with honesty, humor, and a bit of chaos. 🎧 This is only Part 1 of our 6-hour deep dive. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the rest.-
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Behind the Scenes with Coooley - Pro Gamers Journal Exclusive What does it take to become one of the most talked-about Diablo 2 Resurrected streamers on Twitch and YouTube? In this exclusive episode of Pro Gamers Journal, we go behind the scenes with Coooley, the creator of the Diablo Fighting Championship and a rising force in the ARPG streaming world. We break down how Coooley became a staple in the PvP community, how he’s navigated the ups and downs of content creation burnout, and what it’s like to balance authenticity with monetization in a space full of hype and pressure. He talks about creator mindset, audience loyalty, and what Blizzard still needs to fix in D2R to truly revive the game. You’ll get insights into PvP builds, tournament organizing, Twitch growth, YouTube strategy, and a surprise appearance by the show’s chaotic co-host LilithMommy. Whether you’re looking to master PvP, grow your own ARPG channel, or just find out what makes Coooley tick, this is your inside look at one of the most unique creators in modern gaming. You can find the podcast here : https://www.twitch.tv/crimsonlootcarnival The Youtube recaps here : https://www.youtube.com/@ProGamersJournal Find Coooley twitchLink: https://www.twitch.tv/coooley youtubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/coooley xLink: https://x.com/coooley
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Hawg Interview 4PM CST & New Cannon game
Merzal#1414 commented on Merzal#1414's blog entry in Crimson Loot Carnival's News
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How to cancel Crimson Market monthy subscription? Overhaul
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Computers's News & Updates
Hi everyone, We are working on overhauling how cancellation works at TCM. Currently to cancel your membership at TCM you go through these steps. Login Click on your name in the top right corner Click on Account Settings Click on Manage subscription Add a Reason (helps us make the club better for people) Click on Cancel (NOT STAY) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For anyone who has been burdened by the current process, please keep in mind that we did this as quickly as possible after we realised the PayPal dashboard was being a pain for people to cancel their subscription, especially in some countries where the PayPal dashboard is different to what we see in Australia where we figured it would be easy to manage. Our current system also cancels every single subscription you have with us in one go, I know some people don't want this as I've been messaged several times about people wanting to cancel just one of them but this should also show to people that we are not here trying to invent things to make it difficult for people to cancel the club, in fact we are trying to do the exact opposite we just do not have infinite time and resources to achieve what we want instantly. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We want to make the cancellation process smoother for everyone, we are working on a dashboard dedicated for managing subscriptions individually so people can see exactly what's going on. TCM wants members to not be frustrated by cancelling and we want to at least know why someone is cancelling so we can work on improving the club for our members. If you have any feedback or feature requests in terms of managing a subscription which can involve cancelling or even resubscribing later, please add a comment below. -
untilJoin us live for the most anticipated Pro Gamers Journal episode yet — featuring Hawg_TV, the legendary ARPG Twitch streamer known for fishing on a boat while slaying bosses in Last Epoch and launching the viral #D4Bad movement. We’re broadcasting from the Crimson Loot Carnival with exclusive insights into Hawg’s journey, his biggest wins and hardest burnout moments, and how he built one of the most loyal gaming communities on Twitch. Expect raw honesty, laughs, and surprises — including a $100 mini-game giveaway and a live tarot reading only triggered when Hawg looks at his haunted doll and says: “Let me in.” Whether you're a fan of Hawg, a Diablo 4 critic, or a content creator looking to grow, this episode is pure gold. 🎮 Watch live, win loot, and witness the legend of Hawg unfold. You can find the podcast here : https://www.twitch.tv/crimsonlootcarnival The Youtube recaps here : https://www.youtube.com/@ProGamersJournal Find Hawg_TV twitchLink: https://www.twitch.tv/hawg_tv youtubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/@hawg_tv xLink: https://x.com/realhawgtv Hawg_TV, Hawg Twitch, Hawg Last Epoch, ARPG streamer, Diablo 4 Twitch, Crimson Loot Carnival, Pro Gamers Journal, gaming podcast, content creator interview, Twitch giveaways
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untilPro Gamers Journal ft. Coooley - Full Episode Summary (SEO Optimized and Dash-Free): In this episode of Pro Gamers Journal we sit down with legendary Diablo II Resurrected content creator Coooley. He is the PvP mastermind behind the Diablo Fighting Championship and proudly known for the iconic line "I beat MrLlamaSC once." We explore Coooley’s rise as a full-time Twitch streamer and YouTuber. He shares unfiltered thoughts on the current Diablo 2 Resurrected meta, Blizzard's monetization practices, and the reality of growing and maintaining a thriving online community. We also dive into personal topics like creator burnout, mental health, and the pressure of staying authentic while building a brand. This episode features sharp critiques, funny stories, heartfelt insights, and even a guest appearance from the seductive character LilithMommy. If you are a fan of Diablo 2, interested in Twitch and YouTube growth, or curious about how Coooley built his influence in the ARPG scene, this is the podcast episode you cannot miss. You can find the podcast here : https://www.twitch.tv/crimsonlootcarnival The Youtube recaps here : https://www.youtube.com/@ProGamersJournal Find Coooley twitchLink: https://www.twitch.tv/coooley youtubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/coooley xLink: https://x.com/coooley Coooley, CoooleyTV, Diablo 2 Resurrected podcast, Diablo 2 PvP streamer, Pro Gamers Journal Coooley, Diablo Fighting Championship, Twitch streamer Coooley interview, MrLlamaSC vs Coooley, D2R PvP builds, ARPG content creator podcast, D2R Twitch highlights, Diablo 2 Resurrected YouTube Coooley, Blizzard monetization, Twitch creator burnout, Gaming podcast Diablo 2
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Membership overhaul for Supporter system causing Issues & Bugs
Merzal#1414 commented on Merzal#1414's blog entry in Computers's News & Updates
We just finished fixing everything, sorry for the inconvenience, we are working really hard to evolve memberships into something more valuable to everyone involved, with the ground work that's been laid out during this month, we will be able to move forward in terms of making it a lot easier to see your individual subscriptions and manage them one by one. Our priority is to make sure people can join & cancel as smoothly as possible and have all of the information regarding their membership available to them. Thanks for being patient and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any issues with your account, preferably on discord or on here as emails can easily get lost in the sea. -
Membership overhaul for Supporter system causing Issues & Bugs
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Computers's News & Updates
We are aware of some issues being caused by the recent overhaul to how memberships and subscriptions work for the club. Please do not worry as everything is tracked in PayPal & Stripe, if you are seeing "Not subscribed" Or have not received loyalty points for a recent payment, this is mostly a User Interface bug. We will make 100% sure everything is resolved by the next spin, we are trying our best to fix everything up, ultimately we take anything related to loyalty points very seriously and have vigorous logs, event tracking and more on our side as well as on Stripe & PayPal's side. It's very important to us that everyone has the exact LP they should have and are active when they should be so we will triple check everything and once the news comes out that everything is fixed, if there is anything off with your account please do not hesitate to notify us (A news post will be made once the issues are considered to be resolved) I think it goes without saying that what we are trying to accomplish here is pretty complicated and bound to have some technical issues but we have always been able to track down any issue members have had, we are here to serve you noble Gamers. Please bare with us a bit 🙂 - On a side note, we are also working on a way to show all of your separate subscriptions in a new dashboard page in account settings so you can manage each of them more dynamically as well as get more information about what you have and how. So there's that 🙂 -
Unclaimed Rewards Strategy - Give us your opinion
Merzal#1414 commented on Merzal#1414's blog entry in Computers's News & Updates
LOL Badplayer this is a serious matter xD -
Unclaimed Rewards Strategy - Give us your opinion
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Computers's News & Updates
We are juggling around a few ideas on how to better handle rewards that have been unclaimed, there has only ever been one so far but we imagine there could be more. The first and only unclaimed PC is the 24ct Gold PC as after 2 months of attempting to contact the recipient from multiple emails, we had no reply. For this particular PC, we decided to spin again for it but it made us think about different options. We have three options. 1. Spin again next month 2. Re-use the parts to create a new design and build and spin for it 3. Auction off the computer where members will be able to bid on the computer with their loyalty points. We want to know in particular, how this would effect the club in terms of member acquisition and retention. Which option would make you feel even better about joining the club? Which option would make you feel better about owning Loyalty Points? We'd appreciate if you could leave your responses below as a comment. -
Hawg Interview 4PM CST & New Cannon game
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Crimson Loot Carnival's News
Hawg Unleashed: Real Talk from the Boat to the Boss Fight If you've ever typed "Hawg Twitch streamer" or wondered "Who is Hawg TV?" - this is the post you’ve been looking for. This week on Pro Gamers Journal, we sat down with the one and only Hawg, the Southern Twitch sensation known for streaming straight from his fishing boat and gaming shed. That’s right - one day he’s reeling in bass on the lake, and the next he’s theorycrafting ARPG builds in Path of Exile 2, Diablo 4, and Last Epoch. It’s part of the Crimson Loot Carnival, where every hour, gamers enter custom-built mini-games for a chance to win real loot. But this episode wasn’t about loot - it was about legacy. Why This Interview Matters Hawg isn’t your average creator. He’s an original. In this exclusive podcast interview, Hawg opened up about: How he became the world’s only boat streamer / shed gamer His unfiltered thoughts on Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 The mental toll of burnout - and how he overcame it How he built one of the most loyal and hilarious communities on Twitch The moment he caught a fish on stream and in-game - at the same time Whether you're a gamer, a streamer, a sponsor, or just someone chasing something meaningful - this interview is packed with real value and unforgettable moments. Hawg’s Biggest Insights: Authenticity Wins - Hawg’s brand wasn’t built in a studio. It was built on a bass boat and in a backyard shed. It’s proof that staying true to who you are beats chasing trends. Community is Everything - From the “House of Hawg” to inside jokes like #D4Bad, Hawg built a loyal fanbase by making them feel like family. Burnout is Real - Hawg opened up about the pressure to always be “on,” and how stepping back, opening up, and leaning on his community saved him. No Filter Needed - Whether he’s calling out game devs or praising them, Hawg’s honesty has made him a trusted voice in the ARPG scene. Don't Miss: Hawg’s dream “Frankenstein ARPG” - combining the best parts of PoE, Diablo, and Last Epoch His hilarious take on what kind of fish each ARPG character would be His advice to creators trying to make it without selling out This episode is already being called one of the most raw, honest, and hilarious interviews we’ve done. And it’s just one part of the Crimson Loot Carnival, where real gamers win real rewards. Watch or Listen Now Catch the episode live at https://www.twitch.tv/crimsonlootcarnival at: 4PM CST 5PM EST 2PM PST 9PM GMT 7AM AEST (next day) Follow and turn on notifications so you don’t miss it. About Hawg Hawg is a Twitch Partner and YouTube creator known for blending Southern charm with top-tier ARPG content. Whether he’s critiquing game balance, dropping truth bombs on loot systems, or just casting a line and vibing with chat - Hawg keeps it 100% real. You can find the podcast here : https://www.twitch.tv/crimsonlootcarnival The Youtube recaps here : https://www.youtube.com/@ProGamersJournal Find Hawg_TV twitchLink: https://www.twitch.tv/hawg_tv youtubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/@hawg_tv xLink: https://x.com/realhawgtv Ready to see the shed? Hear the story? Feel the grind? Check out the full Hawg episode on Pro Gamers Journal now - and experience the only place where bass hooks meet boss fights. We will also have a new game release : Cannons I won't give too much away, just come enjoy it and win some real loot 🙂 -
How to Trade Smarter in Fallout 76 After the April 2025 Update
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Fallout76's News
New Mini-Season System: The April 22, 2025 patch introduced Mini-Seasons, a refresh of the old challenge events. These are small themed progression tracks that run alongside the main season. In fact, Challenge Events have been renamed to “Mini Seasons” and moved into the Seasons menu for easy tracking. Players earn Season Tickets from completing event challenges, which can be spent to unlock Mini-Season rewards. The first ever mini-season, “Appalachian Outlaws,” launched with this update, allowing players to immediately dive into a new reward track. (If you have enough tickets saved up when a Mini-Season begins, you could even unlock all its rewards right away – just be sure to complete the challenges to earn your spent tickets back.) New Seasonal Event – “The Big Bloom”: Spring has sprung in Appalachia with a brand-new seasonal event starting April 29. In The Big Bloom, players assist a quirky NPC named Black-Eyed Susan, a flower-obsessed wastelander with a penchant for explosive solutions, to reclaim her favorite meadow from hostile plant-like creatures called Overgrown. The event culminates in a battle against Susan’s arch-nemesis, “Bee-zlebub” the King Bee, who shows up once you’ve picked enough flowers and blown up enough Overgrown pests. (Just watch out for the landmines scattered from Susan’s last “gardening” attempt!) Successful gardeners will be rewarded with new thematic loot once Bee-zlebub is defeated. Armor & Item Fixes: A number of equipment-related bugs were squashed. Notably, Power Armor no longer removes your ghoul disguise headwear. The Vulcan Ultracite Bracers mod’s Radiation and Poison effects are now correctly tagged as “Unarmed” damage, and a bug with the Nuclear Jetpack for the Civil Engineer Power Armor (Munitions) was fixed so that it no longer wrongly required the Secret Service Jetpack plan. Glowing Bobbleheads will now actually appear from Bobblehead Boxes as intended, and players won’t get spammed with the “Canned Cranberry Relish is now craftable” notification anymore. Also, jetpack controls have been fixed – you should no longer experience odd movement issues while jetpacking around. C.A.M.P. & Workshop Improvements: An important exploit fix: C.A.M.P. objects that require certain consumables (Fusion Cores, chems like Mentats, Stimpaks, Rad-X, etc.) no longer refund those items when you scrap the object. This closes a loophole where players could essentially duplicate valuable consumables. A number of C.A.M.P. decor bugs were addressed as well. The Skulls Firepit will behave like a campfire now, the season reward Urinal can actually be received properly when unlocked, and various display items and structures had their alignment and collision corrected. Even the little things got attention: the Mothman Windchime will animate correctly, the Piggy Bank no longer hovers off surfaces, and the Balloon Animal Bouquet finally has proper collision so you can’t walk through it. Combat Balance Tweaks: Wasteland combat saw some tuning. Notably, the Hunting Rifle’s base damage was buffed significantly – at level 50 it jumped from 100 to 140 base damage. Its Prime Receiver mod no longer gives an extra bonus on top. The patch also fixed an issue with V.A.T.S. – you can no longer target enemy limbs in VATS unless you meet the proper requirements (5 Perception or the Concentrated Fire perk). Explosions from certain perks and effects will now hit where they’re supposed to – the explosions are retargeted to an enemy’s center mass rather than their feet, improving reliability. Enemies & Encounters: Scorchbeasts will no longer spam their sonic blast attack repeatedly. In Daily Ops, Super Mutants and other enemies will once again grant the expected amount of XP. A fix for the new Atlantic City Expedition addressed an issue where Overgrown enemies near City Hall would become invulnerable. Glowing Hunters will now drop Glowing Blood as loot instead of Glowing Blood Packs. Limb Damage & Crippling Overhaul: One of the biggest gameplay adjustments in this patch is a comprehensive rework of limb damage mechanics. Weapon mods that used to give a “20% chance to cripple” now instead boost limb damage by 50% each hit. Most enemies no longer have innate limb-cripple immunity, making limb damage perks more useful. However, bosses now require more focused fire to cripple. Perk Cards were rebalanced accordingly. Perks like Basher, Enforcer, Modern Renegade, One Gun Army, and a new melee perk Bone Shatterer now include significant limb damage bonuses. The Twisted Muscles mutation was updated to give +50% limb damage. The result: regular enemies are easier to cripple, but bosses are more resistant. Quest & Progression Fixes: The patch cleaned up various quest bugs. Ghoul player questlines were fixed to prevent progression blocks. Early-game quests like “Second Helpings” now complete reliably. The “Powerhouse of the Cell” quest marker now persists after logout. Additional fixes included corrected voice lines, accurate terminal text, and improved objective tracking. Miscellaneous Improvements: The Atomic Shop interface now loads faster. The world map’s location selection was improved. Area looting becomes available immediately after enemy death, and looting multiple corpses no longer shuffles ammo to the bottom of the list. Cosmetic fixes included correct glove colors for the Radiation Quack outfit and fixed underarmor clipping. Fort Defiance now counts toward the Cranberry Bog discovery challenge. Photomode now works correctly in ultra-wide 21:9 resolutions. Behind the scenes, Ghoul perks were fixed to behave and display properly. The Wasteland Trading Post: Fallout 76 Trading in 2025 With Appalachia refreshed by the latest update, it’s a great time for Vault Dwellers to turn their eyes toward the player-driven economy. Trading in Fallout 76 has become an integral part of the end-game loop. Whether you’re a casual player looking to swap some surplus legendary weapons, a dedicated trader, or a veteran collector, here’s your roleplay-friendly guide to Fallout 76 trading. Market76 – The Original Marketplace for Wastelanders Market76 is a community-driven trading hub that originated on Reddit and expanded to Discord. Players post “for sale” notices describing gear and barter terms. Trades are done in-game, and the community maintains strict moderation against exploits or real-money transactions. The platform features a karma and reputation system on Discord, as well as a scammer blacklist. Courier services are also available to mediate high-value trades safely. Market76 provides a lore-rich and social environment for barter-focused trading. The Crimson Market – An AI-Powered Trading Post in Appalachia A newer platform, The Crimson Market offers a sleek, AI-powered experience. It allows users to upload item screenshots, which are automatically parsed by image recognition AI. Listings become searchable by stats or effects (e.g., “Bloodied Fixer”), saving time for both sellers and buyers. The Crimson Market also analyzes trading trends based on community data, surfacing in-demand items and fair prices. From a lore perspective, it feels like an automated network run by descendants of the Crimson Caravan Company, scanning caravan inventories and radio chatter for trade trends. Players can list items manually or by image, set a price or trade offer, and be contacted by interested buyers. AI-enhanced search and analytics make the Crimson Market a powerful tool for traders on any platform. Fallout 76 Trading Tips: Best Practices for Safe and Successful Deals Know Your Item Value: Use Discord channels, Reddit, or Crimson Market trends to check pricing. Updates can impact demand, so stay current. Use Trusted Platforms: Stick to known platforms like Market76 or Crimson Market for safer, community-moderated trades. Beware of Scammers: Never drop items first in unknown trades. Use courier services for expensive swaps and always report scammers. Communicate Clearly: Be direct, polite, and transparent about what you want or offer. Good communication builds trading relationships. Leverage AI & Data Tools: Take advantage of Crimson Market’s AI parsing, trend insights, and smart searching to trade more efficiently. Timing & Patience: Watch for spikes in demand after events and updates. Post listings during active hours for better visibility. Trade for Mutual Benefit: Caps are common, but bartering can work just as well. Be flexible and creative with trade terms. Final Thoughts: Trading is one of Fallout 76’s most vibrant community-driven features. Whether you're hawking gear at Market76’s flea market or letting AI handle the heavy lifting on Crimson Market, the updated Wasteland is full of opportunity. With smoother gameplay, more cripple-able enemies, and AI tools at your fingertips, the 2025 economy is booming. Happy trading, Vault dwellers. May your caps be plentiful, your deals fair, and your legendaries roll just right. -
Our first Pro Gamer's Journal Upload
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Crimson Loot Carnival's News
Raxxanterax on the Grind: 10 Years of Streaming and What It Takes to Succeed In the first episode of Pro Gamer’s Journal, we sat down with one of the most dedicated and recognizable faces in the ARPG genre. Raxxanterax. Known for his extensive work in games like Diablo 4, Path of Exile, Last Epoch, and most recently No Rest for the Wicked, Raxx has built a loyal following by doing what few creators dare to commit to: streaming every single day in pursuit of a 10-year streak. This conversation goes far beyond gameplay. It’s about the cost of consistency, the pressure of public metrics, and the strategy required to build a sustainable career in an industry that never stops moving. The Origin Story: Why He Hit “Go Live” Raxxanterax’s journey into full-time streaming didn’t start with a master plan, it began with passion and persistence. He talks about the moment he first went live, and how it snowballed into a multi-platform presence backed by thousands of hours of live content. Within a few years, he became a Twitch Partner, but the journey wasn’t linear. Like many creators, Raxx had to navigate burnout, algorithm shifts, and the changing expectations of an ever-growing audience. On Burnout, Metrics, and Mental Health A key part of this episode is Raxx's honest take on the mental strain of daily streaming. He opens up about the psychological toll of obsessing over viewer counts, and how he eventually had to stop chasing metrics to preserve his mental health. Rather than framing himself as a machine, he discusses the human side of content creation, the exhaustion, the anxiety, and the strategies he’s used to remain consistent without sacrificing well-being. Mastering ARPGs and Building Trust Raxx is often the first to release comprehensive build guides for Diablo 4 and other ARPGs. In the interview, he breaks down how he prepares for new content drops and why speed alone isn’t enough, it’s about trust. Players know his builds are not just fast but tested, deep, and reliable. He also shares thoughts on how ARPG developers can build systems that encourage long-term engagement. From loot pacing to skill flexibility, he provides rare insight into the creator–developer feedback loop, relevant to any studio building in the genre. Sponsorships, Agencies, and Going Solo We explore the pros and cons of having an agent or sponsorship rep versus managing everything solo. Raxx has experience with both, and his take is grounded in practicality. He shares when it's worth bringing in outside help, and when it becomes a liability. He also speaks to the often-misunderstood financial model of streaming. Ads, subs, merch, sponsorships, each has its role, but none alone will carry you. Sustainability requires diversification and long-term thinking. Advice for New Creators Toward the end of the episode, Raxx offers honest advice for those just starting out. It’s not sugar-coated. He talks about the need for consistency, resilience, and most importantly, self-awareness. Not everyone is built for the grind, and that’s okay. But for those who are, he provides a clear framework: start with passion, find your niche, stay relentlessly consistent, and focus on value over virality. Why This Matters Pro Gamer’s Journal exists to document what doesn’t get talked about enough: the reality of making it in gaming without the shortcuts. It’s not just a podcast for fans, it’s for creators, developers, marketers, and anyone invested in the future of interactive entertainment. Raxxanterax’s episode is a blueprint for sustainable success in a volatile industry. His ongoing 10-year challenge isn’t just a gimmick, it’s a statement of discipline, endurance, and belief in the long game. -
We saw the Hibernator Sleeper PC go out. CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (AM5, 8 Core) Cooler: Cougar FORZA 135 Premium Dual Tower Air Cooler Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 DDR5 ATX RAM: 64GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 6400MT/s Storage: 4TB Crucial P3 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD GPU: GALAX RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 1-Click OC PSU: 1000W SilverStone Gold Modular Gen5 PSU Cooling: Dual 80mm Deepcool Fans, Silverstone PWM Hub Congratulations to the winner adgisme - He had 42 loyalty points during the spin which happened on Rax's stream. Here is the youtube version since twitch deletes it after a while. I sent him the form to fill out to have his PC delivered as soon as we can. We will be spending this week focusing entirely on delivery. The PC for next month, will be the 24ct gold plated PC, Gold Ghost. We had a JoeDon91 previously get picked for this PC but after several attempts to email him from my business and different personal emails, he never responded, he also only had a Golden Ticket and would've got it entirely for free so I presume he used a fake PayPal account or something like that to win and never check anything, I like to give people the benefit of the doubt so anything could have happened and I don't want to call anyone out for using fake accounts (don't do it :P) but in this case I tried my best over a few months to get in contact and this is the first person ever to not respond to the reward. So be it, someone else will get the Gold Ghost! Meanwhile we are working on the Elden Ring Kintsugi PC, More updates on this one soon, it's going to be right after this, then we have the antique Macintosh build and shortly after that we'll do the Last Epoch PC when they drop the next season 🙂
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We are starting something new, something we are really excited for. Our team will begin to create different mini games for our Crimson Loot Carnival. Games will run every single hour, starting from Saturday 4PM CST and go on for approximately 6 hours EVERY SINGLE SATURDAY. Every game will have one winner which takes home a cash prize, we've given away over $4000 USD so far on the LilithMommy stream and now this stream will become "Crimson Loot Carnival" as a total re-branding of what we are trying to accomplish, a new live experience which digitalize's the carnivals of the 19th century. We will also bring on board different Pro Gamers to hear about their journey, starting with everyones favourite, Raxxanterax 🙂, We will delve deep into what makes Raxx who he is and then we will play The Hat Game, where everyone will choose a hat to go under before Raxx chooses which hat to blow up 🙂 The last little devil standing will win the prize! Here is an example of The Hat Game Then we will do an offer where you can double your prize through a Tarot Card Reading FLIP! Here's an example of that. We will continue to work on making new interesting games for the Carnival to grow into something that can provide a really special experience for you. I hope to see you there! Region Timezone Local Time USA (CST) CST 4:00 PM (Saturday) Europe (e.g., Germany, France, Italy) CEST (Central European Summer Time) 11:00 PM (Saturday) Australia (e.g., Sydney, Melbourne) AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) 7:00 AM (Sunday)
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We thought, well, we knew it would be a good idea to give people updates about what is going on in the club since people might be wondering about the progress of the current build, their own reward deliveries, what the next builds might be and overall how the club is going. This is the beginning of that. Let's start with the current build, The Last Epoch PC. This is an extremely difficult build with a very intricate water cooling system and a details case mod which we had to 3D model, print, assemble, sand, prime, paint 3 coats on and mount. WORK IN PROGRESS PHOTOS - nothing is final here EHG told us that they would help us show the PC off, unfortunately we think that if we were to send it to someone next weekend, it would be in the spotlight for too short of a time for the amount of effort time and money put into it. Therefore we have decided to move this build to next month, I hope the concepts we showed before being realised here in these new images is enough for you to not get too upset with us for this decision. WORK IN PROGRESS PHOTOS - nothing is final here (we have more polishing etc to do) We do have a saving grace, a friend of ours who goes by the name Waffles has been building computers full time as a life style and profession, we have decided that he will join us in building custom PC's, he is undertaking the Kintsugi build which is an amazing computer but we got stuck with that one too because the waterblocks for 5080s are not available, ours was supposed to arrive before the 10th of April and then we got an email saying it will come at the end of May. So Waffles did some quick thinking and told us everyone loves his sleeper builds, so we went ahead and started to concept out a sleeper build. We got all of the parts and he went to work, he provided the necessary videos (it isn't easy especially for the first time to get good footage, he made a build log which you can read, we edited all of the videos and posted them). This computer is done and this is the one we want to send out next weekend. Now for some people we are still working through getting their reward to their door, we always do achieve it, we delivered a computer to China (not easy, had to go there personally on a plane) and we delivered a computer to South Africa (insane if you think about it), a computer with a real diamond in it too. That one came with a broken ram card (We tested everything before shipping it so the plane turbulence may have caused damage), we have literally replaced every single damaged component if there is one in a PC going as far as replacing an entire GPU for the first clock we sent (damaged in flight). Based on these experiences, we have learned to take great care when shipping to certain countries, we get custom crates made, go very heavy on packing, get premium delivery services (we had computers stuck in random warehouses etc otherwise), this is time consuming and costs a lot of money so please bare with us if you have a large reward which we need to ship to you, some of the custom computers we build are THIRTY KILOGRAMS and have intricate designs so we want to make sure it gets to people in one piece. We will get better and faster at shipping worldwide as we go but so far we have delivered every computer thus far and replaced any damaged parts (only happens about 10% of the time). Now let's get on to what we have planned next, We have been working on a project revolving around the first ever Macintosh, we are trying to fit it out with the best modern parts it can fit, we've already cleaned up the case to remove stains and yellowing. The biggest challenge we have put forward to ourselves is to make the Screen of the Macintosh hook up the the modern GPU, that means we will be seeing modern games in low pixel count black and white on the screen. This is going to be insane if it works the way we think it will, it's going to be a real gem and of course you can hook up additional monitors to play games properly, it's just for show but we want the screen to work properly. You can check out how this is done here We'll of course have the full build video etc soon, we already filmed taking the Mac apart which was very interesting to us as we were dealing with some of the first harddrives in personal computing, these things had 20 megabytes of disk space xD. We will try to give weekly updates now here 🙂
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De-Yellowing and Restoring Classic Macintosh Computers: A DIY Guide
Merzal#1414 posted a blog entry in Computers's Articles
What You’ll Need Hydrogen peroxide (6–12%) – liquid form, not cream Large plastic bin – big enough to fully submerge the Mac’s shell parts Clean water (if diluting concentrated peroxide) Clear lid or cling film – to trap heat and intensify UV Sunlight or a UV lamp Gloves and eye protection Optional: a bit of OxiClean (activator, makes it fizz a bit) Step-by-Step: Retrobrighting by Soaking 1. Disassemble the Mac Fully remove all electronics—only the plastic should be submerged. Be gentle with clips and tabs; they get brittle with age. 2. Clean the Plastics First Wash with dish soap and warm water. Scrub off dirt so the peroxide can work on the actual surface. 3. Prepare the Peroxide Bath Fill your bin with enough hydrogen peroxide to cover all parts. If using a high-concentration peroxide (like 35%), dilute it with water to ~10–12%. Add a small scoop of OxiClean (optional, helps activate the peroxide with oxygen bubbles). 4. Submerge and Seal Place the plastic parts in the bath, making sure they’re fully submerged. Use plastic mesh, rocks, or zip ties to keep them from floating. Cover the bin with clear plastic wrap or a transparent lid. 5. Expose to UV Place the entire bin in direct sunlight for 6–12 hours (or longer if yellowing is deep). Sunlight warms the bath and activates the peroxide. Stir gently or rotate parts occasionally if possible. 6. Rinse and Dry Remove parts, rinse thoroughly with water, and inspect the results. Dry completely before reassembly. 7. Repeat if Necessary Some yellowing might need a second round, especially if it’s deep or uneven. Notes and Warnings ALWAYS wear gloves and goggles when working with peroxide—especially in large amounts. Don’t use metal tools in the bath—it reacts with peroxide. Don’t leave in sun too long, or the plastic can warp if the bin gets too hot. Do this outdoors or in a well-ventilated area—oxygen off-gassing can build up pressure.