CptBluebear's recent activity
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Comment on US Supreme Court strikes down Donald Trump's tariffs in ~society
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Comment on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office in UK in ~news
CptBluebear Link ParentOnce you diddle kids, a little insider trading is pretty tame in comparison.Once you diddle kids, a little insider trading is pretty tame in comparison.
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Comment on ‘Sonic 4’: Kristen Bell to voice Amy Rose in ~movies
CptBluebear Link ParentAbsolutist view is to consider you a fan if you like any of the content.Absolutist view is to consider you a fan if you like any of the content.
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Comment on Culture is the mass-synchronization of framings in ~life
CptBluebear Link ParentThe Dutch variant is mentioned in that article so different not by much. Though I'd say the "doe maar normaal" is much more about conformity than egalitarianism and is different from the tall...The Dutch variant is mentioned in that article so different not by much. Though I'd say the "doe maar normaal" is much more about conformity than egalitarianism and is different from the tall poppy syndrome.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentThat is correct. Good on you to stand for your principles. It now has a Steam version so the launcher part is mitigated a little but it remains you need to connect to a Battle.net account yes.That is correct. Good on you to stand for your principles.
It now has a Steam version so the launcher part is mitigated a little but it remains you need to connect to a Battle.net account yes.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentThe official Diablo 2 just received DLC. It's nuts.The official Diablo 2 just received DLC.
It's nuts.
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Comment on Warner Bros. Discovery considers restarting talks with Paramount in ~tv
CptBluebear Link ParentIt's just a case of enforcement. Lina Khan was enforcing (already existing!) antitrust law and was chastised and removed from the position for it. This WBD merger and acquisition is a clear...It's just a case of enforcement. Lina Khan was enforcing (already existing!) antitrust law and was chastised and removed from the position for it.
This WBD merger and acquisition is a clear antitrust case.
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Comment on South Korea seeks multilingual talent to hunt down K-content piracy in ~tech
CptBluebear Link ParentPerhaps K-Drama execs don't have the relevant experience Hollywood's had in terms of piracy worldwide until now. That said, America's media landscape has never relented their fight on piracy...Perhaps K-Drama execs don't have the relevant experience Hollywood's had in terms of piracy worldwide until now.
That said, America's media landscape has never relented their fight on piracy either which is clear doesn't work.
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Comment on Culture is the mass-synchronization of framings in ~life
CptBluebear (edited )Link ParentI'm Dutch. Yes it is. We have a saying "Doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg" which means "Just act normal, you're strange enough that way". We also have an idiom "je kop boven het maaiveld...“never stand out or make a fuss,” as Giancotti puts it, is also present in the Netherlands.
I'm Dutch. Yes it is.
We have a saying "Doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg" which means "Just act normal, you're strange enough that way". We also have an idiom "je kop boven het maaiveld uitsteken" which means "putting your head above the crops (which will be reaped.)"
Both mean to keep yourself in line with the rest of society as part of the social contract.
What @sparksbet says is also true but often misconstrued as bluntness when at its core the Dutch are egalitarian to a fault. Hierarchy does not play a part in how we communicate to each other, which is the above taken to the extreme "doe maar normaal because everyone is".
If I work with US counterparts, the higher ups are genuinely baffled I speak back to them in the way that I do.
Edit: closing parentheses.
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Comment on I don't "get" soulslikes, but I'm interested in Bloodborne in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentUltimately I didn't end up beating DS2 because that game makes me despair. I know the Frigid Outskirts and your linked video says it like it is: "These reindeer are miserable to fight". Heavy...Ultimately I didn't end up beating DS2 because that game makes me despair. I know the Frigid Outskirts and your linked video says it like it is: "These reindeer are miserable to fight". Heavy bonks are definitely useful.
That said, I remember thinking Manus was easy because I slapped him silly with a heavy weapon. Until I tried again that is with another build.
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Comment on I don't "get" soulslikes, but I'm interested in Bloodborne in ~games
CptBluebear (edited )Link ParentI mean, it's no more complex than just using the most poise damaging attack you have. Which in Elden Ring is almost always a jump heavy attack with a big stick. Powerstanced big sticks if you can...I mean, it's no more complex than just using the most poise damaging attack you have. Which in Elden Ring is almost always a jump heavy attack with a big stick. Powerstanced big sticks if you can spare the strength. Maybe it'll teach you how to exploit those moments better or teach you what hyperarmor you can exploit but I honestly doubt it will do more than that.
The games are at their most difficult with a build that doesn't optimize some specific aspect like stance breaking or endless magic. My faith sunbro builds with the Balder Swag Sword or Astora Straight Sword in Dark Souls are much more difficult than pancaking everything with a Lightning Zwei. Both are fun to play, one because it's fun to dismiss everything that jumps at you with a well timed smackdown, and the other because you feel like you can adapt to every situation.
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Comment on I don't "get" soulslikes, but I'm interested in Bloodborne in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentGiant Dad became a meme because it works.Giant Dad became a meme because it works.
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Comment on I don't "get" soulslikes, but I'm interested in Bloodborne in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentStance breaking with the Zweihander in Dark Souls 1 was just about the easiest go throughout the game. You rarely have to respond to something that's flat on the ground.Stance breaking with the Zweihander in Dark Souls 1 was just about the easiest go throughout the game. You rarely have to respond to something that's flat on the ground.
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Comment on Diablo | Warlock class cinematic trailer - New class for Diablo II, Immortal, and IV in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentAscensions are permanent. And with the cost of respeccing the stat tree it's at least somewhat important to be deliberate about your choices.Ascensions are permanent.
And with the cost of respeccing the stat tree it's at least somewhat important to be deliberate about your choices.
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Comment on Diablo | Warlock class cinematic trailer - New class for Diablo II, Immortal, and IV in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentIt tilted me for a second. Like my brain had to process it was actually reading D2 correctly. Blizzard has lost a lot of my trust, but D2 Resurrected was not a reason for it. I'm cautiously...It tilted me for a second. Like my brain had to process it was actually reading D2 correctly.
Blizzard has lost a lot of my trust, but D2 Resurrected was not a reason for it.
I'm cautiously looking forward to playing the Warlock in D2.
Edit: good lord it has loot filters
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Comment on One Piece | Season 2 official trailer in ~tv
CptBluebear LinkI'm continuously impressed by their ability to walk a very, very, very fine line between "this is just campy and not in a good way" and "it's unadulterated fun". The heart the people seem to put...I'm continuously impressed by their ability to walk a very, very, very fine line between "this is just campy and not in a good way" and "it's unadulterated fun".
The heart the people seem to put into this while staying true to the original helps so much in selling the story. I don't know why the goofy costumes work in this show but they do. I don't know why the almost egregious levels of CGI doesn't feel out of place but it doesn't.
On a note about One Piece itself, I think the really strong feel of "adventure" peaked at entering the Grand Line. All the unknowns and just plunging into it was a very powerful story. That was lost a bit with the later arcs. I hope this season does well, for various reasons, and while I'm usually cynical about adaptations I feel this one has proven itself to be capable enough.
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Comment on Non-Logitech replacement for G502 mouse? in ~tech
CptBluebear Link ParentI think every G502 owner has seen that particular video. But as a counterpoint to taking it apart entirely and dealing with the replacement rubber, the least amount of effort that still has...I think every G502 owner has seen that particular video. But as a counterpoint to taking it apart entirely and dealing with the replacement rubber, the least amount of effort that still has tangible effects is to take a toothbrush and just scrub the thing down between all nooks and crannies. It solves plenty of problems on its own and you can decide to open it up afterwards anyway if it didn't help.
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Comment on I tried making homemade Whoppers | Claire Recreates in ~food
CptBluebear LinkWe're nearing the fast food singularity. You can create your own homemade Whopper and chase it with some homemade Coca Cola.We're nearing the fast food singularity.
You can create your own homemade Whopper and chase it with some homemade Coca Cola.
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Comment on Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled because of unruly tourist ‘crisis’ in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentA lot of it is also just populist bullshit to drum up the xenophobia. People aren't actually kicking deer at Narita park. Besides tourists, there are various diaspora that catch their particular...A lot of it is also just populist bullshit to drum up the xenophobia. People aren't actually kicking deer at Narita park.
Besides tourists, there are various diaspora that catch their particular ire whose existence constitutes 0,3% or less of the total population.
Japanese xenophobia should show the rest of the world how futile and pointless the rhetoric actually is. There is no shot the 0,1% migrant population of Tokyo is to blame for the problems in Japan, but these political parties sure make it look like it is.
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Comment on EU says TikTok faces large fine over "addictive design" in ~tech
CptBluebear Link ParentEuropean EU fines have been rather significant and are enough to cow the likes of Google. When the EU fines, you comply. I agree there need to be lasting consequences for the likes of Google but...European EU fines have been rather significant and are enough to cow the likes of Google.
When the EU fines, you comply.
I agree there need to be lasting consequences for the likes of Google but these fines aren't just the cost of doing business.
In theory everyone that paid a tariff would be refunded yes. If that's rolled into and hidden as the regular price you're probably out of luck as the consumer so the seller can double dip on this.
As an aside, pretty sure Lutnick was buying up tariff debt as a way to gamble that it would be overturned by the Supreme Court. Great way to profit from the people you're supposed to serve.