No not use any DLC equipment. While the combat in the game is far from perfect, using the viper gear (I think that’s what it’s called) ruins it further.

Yeah, it does look promising but knowing Valve time it’ll release sometime in the 2030s.

Yeah, it’s really fun to watch her play because she doesn’t play like I do. I mean that I naturally go for dex/quality, and she just wants heavy armour, a big shield and a bonking stick. This is why ER is so good, both ways are valid and fun.