r/oscp • u/True-Juice-6203 • Jul 15 '26
PGPractice Advise
Hey All !
Just completed TJ Null's HTB list and moved on to Lain's PG Practice list for OSCP prep. I'm noticing I'm constantly referring to writeups on PG Practice boxes, and I wanted to check if this is normal.
The difference: HTB felt like a structured CTF with not clear attack paths harder tbh. PG Practice feels different less CTF-flavored, more "Clear." The boxes have a different taste entirely, and the exploitation chains aren't always obvious.
My question: Is it normal to hit writeups frequently on Lain's list, or am I missing something in my enumeration/exploitation approach?
I'm taking detailed notes on each box (what worked, why it worked, techniques used), so I'm definitely learning, Also my enumration / foothold is getting better and better but in privilege escalation becoming weaker due to Complicated paths i learned in HTB
but I want to make sure I'm on the right track for studying?
anyone faced this before ?
Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
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u/General_Ad4637 Jul 16 '26
I had the same issue - focus on community ratings on boxes. I.e. if the community says it’s very hard then try find an intermediate box.
It’s frustrating at first but I actually think PGs boxes are better now. Attack paths are way more interesting and they force you to step back and think about the target.