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Comment on Avengers: Doomsday | Fantastic Four and Wakanda teaser in ~movies
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Grayscail LinkI have been replaying the Assassins Creed Ezio trilogy to prepare myself to play assassins creed Shadows. The Ezio games were a big part of my childhood so I wanted to revisit them before playing...I have been replaying the Assassins Creed Ezio trilogy to prepare myself to play assassins creed Shadows.
The Ezio games were a big part of my childhood so I wanted to revisit them before playing through the most recent game so I can compare them.
Assassins creed 2 was fantastic. The combat is a little undercooked and sometimes the parkour doesnt really do what I want it to do but its fun running around on rooftops and I am enjoying the plot.
Assassins Creed Brotherhood comes in amd now we get chain kills. I am loving this new mechanic, suddenly I feel like a real unstoppable badass.
I am looking forward to what comes next in these games.
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Comment on What’s a point that you think many people missed? in ~talk
Grayscail Link ParentIf you dont want people to emulate your grim vision of the future then you shouldnt make your grim vision of the future look rad as hell.If you dont want people to emulate your grim vision of the future then you shouldnt make your grim vision of the future look rad as hell.
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Comment on What’s a point that you think many people missed? in ~talk
Grayscail Link ParentPretty sure the reason everyone dunks on Holden Caufield is that Catcher in the Rye is a commonly assigned book in school. Yeah, a lot of other books have douchey protagonists too, but if I get...Pretty sure the reason everyone dunks on Holden Caufield is that Catcher in the Rye is a commonly assigned book in school.
Yeah, a lot of other books have douchey protagonists too, but if I get annoyed I can always just stop reading.
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Comment on What are some stories of progressivism gone wrong in implementation? in ~society
Grayscail Link Parent"Woke" was originally a term used by progressives, which is probably where you are deriving the meaning from, but over time people opposed to progressives latched onto the word and started using..."Woke" was originally a term used by progressives, which is probably where you are deriving the meaning from, but over time people opposed to progressives latched onto the word and started using it as a derogatory term and have overused it so much that it is now taken as derogatory by default for many people.
I wouldnt think its really worth changing a title over, that seems rather tone-policing to me. But the votes show that lots of people found it concerning, so it is what it is.
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Comment on What are some stories of progressivism gone wrong in implementation? in ~society
Grayscail Link ParentWell Asia is adjacent to Europe, so I guess theyre not wrong.Well Asia is adjacent to Europe, so I guess theyre not wrong.
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Comment on What are some stories of progressivism gone wrong in implementation? in ~society
Grayscail LinkAfter George Floyds death there was a lot of discussion around "anti-racism", and one of the big public commentators who emerged from that was Ibram X Kendi, who was a scholar of African American...After George Floyds death there was a lot of discussion around "anti-racism", and one of the big public commentators who emerged from that was Ibram X Kendi, who was a scholar of African American studies. His book, "How to be an Antiracist" was one of the most popular at the time regarding the subject.
Admittedly, I didnt read the book. I read some articles about the philosophy and didnt think I liked the idea, but reading a whole book about something I wasnt into just to prove to myself that I wasnt into it felt like too much work.
However, other people who were not me bought and read the book in droves, and the guy became very popular and raised tens of millions of dollars to continue his antiracist research at a new institution he founded called the Center for Antiracist research.
Unfortunately, within a few years the institution was forced to undergo layoffs and reduce staff despite producing very little published research for their efforts. The CAR was shut down after Boston University opted not to renew their charter and Kendi left for a new position elsewhere. This also coincided with a general petering out of support and reduced visibility for "anti-racist" ideas in general.
Personally I think its no big loss, but it is a bit sad as far as being emblematic of the broader issue of people moving on from the George Floyd controversy without having really made significant changes in response.
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Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk
Grayscail LinkIve been playing a phone game called Brickmania, which is one of those Breakout style games. There are 4 level tiers each with 520 levels. Im currently about 6 levels away from completing all 2080...Ive been playing a phone game called Brickmania, which is one of those Breakout style games. There are 4 level tiers each with 520 levels. Im currently about 6 levels away from completing all 2080 levels in the game with 3 stars.
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Comment on Greed is destroying the world in ~society
Grayscail (edited )LinkFeels like a very "early to mid 20s, heavily online" kind of take, tbh. By which I mean there are lots of young adults who spent their childhoods having adults be optimistic and positive towards...Feels like a very "early to mid 20s, heavily online" kind of take, tbh.
By which I mean there are lots of young adults who spent their childhoods having adults be optimistic and positive towards them, because dumping all your anxieties about the world onto a child is frowned upon. Then at some point they start learning about the world and realizing there are problems, and because its the first time they are hearing about it they think its some revelation that the general public doesnt realize. So because of that, they think it is insightful and interesting to call out all the problems they see in the world.
This in itself is not a bad thing, but its a level of intellectual engagement that a lot of people seem to get trapped in and never rise above. Its kind of like when someone points out that pro wrestling is fake, and they think that makes them look smart and logical, but to other people it just comes across as immature. Its not untrue, its just also not very impressive that you figured it out, so you dont need to spend 30 minutes talking about it if you dont have anything else to add.
But fr this is just reddit economics distilled into video format
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Comment on Merry Christmas! in ~talk
Grayscail Link ParentThanks! Thats some impressive calligraphy =)Thanks!
Thats some impressive calligraphy =)
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Comment on Merry Christmas! in ~talk
Grayscail LinkI don't have any plan for today. I live alone and wasn't intending to visit anyone so its just like any other day. Which is pretty great honestly.I don't have any plan for today. I live alone and wasn't intending to visit anyone so its just like any other day.
Which is pretty great honestly.
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Comment on I don't care much for symbolism in ~creative
Grayscail LinkMy favorite kind of art is when something is presented which can be interpreted in multiple equally valid ways. To this end, symbolism can be a great addition to art. The ability of one thing to...My favorite kind of art is when something is presented which can be interpreted in multiple equally valid ways. To this end, symbolism can be a great addition to art. The ability of one thing to represent another idea contributes to an artists capacity to layer multiple different meanings into the same scene or act.
Conversely, though, I dislike art that is not intended to be interpreted in any more than one singular way. Art that has a definitive point and is just some thinly veiled lecture with a veneer of storytelling or aesthetic. As such I dont enjoy symbolism when it is heavy handed and you are supposed to do a "find and replace" in your head with whatever the obvious thing you are supposed to substitute.
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Comment on Sailing skill is live on Oldschool Runescape as of two weeks ago in ~games
Grayscail Link ParentThats true. I think that this could be remedied by just making the islands better. Other than the Great Conch and the islands with unique trees I dont feel like any of the islands have much reason...Thats true. I think that this could be remedied by just making the islands better. Other than the Great Conch and the islands with unique trees I dont feel like any of the islands have much reason to visit more than once. But that could be a nice way to make sailing relevant to other skills if they put more useful resources there.
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Comment on Sailing skill is live on Oldschool Runescape as of two weeks ago in ~games
Grayscail Link ParentRunescape is a but different than other MMOs in that beyond conventional PvP and PvM combat, there is a very significant "skilling" aspect to the game of mechanics that dont need to intersect with...Runescape is a but different than other MMOs in that beyond conventional PvP and PvM combat, there is a very significant "skilling" aspect to the game of mechanics that dont need to intersect with combat at all.
Runescape has very high xp targets to reach max level, so its very grind intensive, and thus a lot of the game is a mix of low effort low xp rate training methods and high effort high xp rate methods. So some players really lock in and play intensively to train skills, while others do more AFK training that basically involves sitting around in one place for a long time, which makes it kind of like a background task that you can easily do while also watching TV or chatting with friends.
The typical goals are either to hunt for rare items that come as rare drops, or to try to maximize your various skill levels through training.
If you do engage in combat, there are few to no special abilities or skill trees. The combat is mostly determined by your stat levels and gear, but most of the playing skill has to do with managing your timing and positioning to avoid damage and keep yourself healed while maintaining damage output.
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Comment on Sailing skill is live on Oldschool Runescape as of two weeks ago in ~games
Grayscail LinkI was initially skeptical of the skill when it was proposed, as I thought it felt too disconnected and I worried there would be too stark a division between ocean stuff and the rest of the game,...I was initially skeptical of the skill when it was proposed, as I thought it felt too disconnected and I worried there would be too stark a division between ocean stuff and the rest of the game, the way Dungeoneering was in RS3. But Ive been pleasantly surprised at how good it is.
Ive gotten to level 72 now and have a pretty well upgraded skiff on my Ironman. Ive been dabbling in all the different sailing activities.
Port tasks have been my main source of XP, I like it alot, its really the quintessential sailing experience I was hoping for. Especially once you unlock enough ports to have more complicated shipping routes and the ability to have a few crewmates.
Salvaging hasnt felt like its particularly good xp anyway, even outside the rate changes that have been such a controversy. But being able to get into a double shipwreck spot with crewmates manning the hooks is such a good AFK setup for when I want to put it in the background that I really dont care about the rates.
Barracuda trials suck though. Tempor Tantrum was good and I have no complaints, but its too low xp to keep doing after getting the Marlin rank. Jubbly was such a pain in the ass that I gave up on it after Shark, and from what I hear Gwenyth Glide is even worse. But I guess for the kind of people who are good at that precision clicking it might be fun.
Charting the seas is kinda nice when you randomly stumble upon stuff, but I feel like it would be really hard to complete naturally without a guide. Especially when considering the Mermaid clues, I have no idea what half of those riddles are supposed to be, even after looking up the answer.
I have a few compliants. My biggest one is that the cargo hold being positioned under the mast makes it a real pain to unload cargo on delivery tasks. I wish they would move that. I also think there are some quality of life UI changes they could make, like having the default dock option be to board your previous boat instead of bringing up the selection window.
I also hate that you can log out on your boat and be fine, but if you dock on a non-port island and log out you magically return to your last port but your boat is left behind and you need to recover it. I also dont like that you cant use the Summon Boat spell if you leave your boat out at sea.
Ship combat and fish trawling both feel undercooked, I think those need some work before I would consider doing much of it, it doesnt feel particularly rewarding and also its kinda slow.
On the whole though, Im not the kind of person who cares much about how fast the optimal playstyle is or any of the stuff the community is angry about. I just enjoy sailing around with my 2-3 crewmates and pretending I have friends. I also really like that now I can travel between continents without needing to use a fade-to-black travel method.
Good addition to the game overall, looking forward to how they build on it going forward.
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Comment on Which grand strategy are you? in ~misc
Grayscail LinkProbably true, but not super helpfulYou’re a Mix of Strategies!
Selective / Deep Engagement, Liberal Hegemony
Your answers span multiple grand strategies. This is common—many policymakers mix elements of different approaches depending on the issue.
Probably true, but not super helpful
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Comment on US President Donald Trump was going to roll out a health care plan. Then Republicans weighed in. in ~society
Grayscail LinkRemember when Obama was president and Republicans spent 7 years talking about how they were going to repeal and replace Obamacare ever single day? Did that ever happen?Remember when Obama was president and Republicans spent 7 years talking about how they were going to repeal and replace Obamacare ever single day? Did that ever happen?
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Comment on Shock discovery reveals sea urchins are basically 'all brain' in ~science
Grayscail Link ParentI agree. The default stance is that pain and suffering is bad, so if something feels pain thats bad, but that stance is predicated on the human centric concept of pain. Once you start expanding...I agree. The default stance is that pain and suffering is bad, so if something feels pain thats bad, but that stance is predicated on the human centric concept of pain. Once you start expanding the definition of pain, or any other concept, you need to reassess whether those previous stances should still apply to the new definition.
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Comment on How to brew solar powered coffee in ~food
Grayscail Link ParentWe would do it sooner, but the hanging is solar powered too.We would do it sooner, but the hanging is solar powered too.
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Comment on Shock discovery reveals sea urchins are basically 'all brain' in ~science
Grayscail Link ParentIt makes sense that living things should feel pain in an abstract sense, but its hard to figure out a specific concrete sign. Like, plants dont have nervous systems like animals do, but they do...It makes sense that living things should feel pain in an abstract sense, but its hard to figure out a specific concrete sign. Like, plants dont have nervous systems like animals do, but they do still respond to stimuli. So its possible they feel something analogous to animal pain, but its hard to say if thats the "same" thing. Are plants really "feeling" that, or is the experience of "feel" something specific to the nervous system?
Damn they really arent doing any favors to Black Panther with that hair style.
Im also surprised that theyre still doing these "_____ will return in Doomsday" promos like a year later.
I still have no idea what this movie is going to be about at all. Although the fact that Doom is in this and Wakanda is in this makes me hope that they adapt Doomwar #3 because thats one of my favorite Dr. Doom comics.