so i am well into the guiding lands now and even though i really don't use the great sword much, i am still getting settled with SnS and HBG sticky block tank (say good bye to chip damage), i really like the design of this particular bone tree

also i found i CAN host and join multiplayers even with my net connection. so far i have had a few normal "optionals" and Kulve Taroth siege runs. however i missed the Safi window (why i tried multiplayer even though i thought i couldn't) so i need to wait for it to open up again. i tried joining a siege group that had spaces but even when i joined, the quest desk did not give me the option to join or start a siege and no one was in the gathering haul