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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula Link ParentOut of curiosity, whats your height? And why did you choose 60kg? That seems tiiiiinyOut of curiosity, whats your height? And why did you choose 60kg? That seems tiiiiiny
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI | Launch trailer in ~games
countchocula Link ParentThey're entirely justified in charging more if it pushes technical and creative boundaries of the medium, yes. As a matter of fact, itll be used as a selling point. No, youre analogy was not too...They're entirely justified in charging more if it pushes technical and creative boundaries of the medium, yes. As a matter of fact, itll be used as a selling point. No, youre analogy was not too abstract, it was just a really bad analogy to make for the argument.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI | Launch trailer in ~games
countchocula Link ParentThat's the textbook definition of a strawman argument. Games do not compare like raw resources do. Pricing, in most industries, is (usually**) determined by some tangible metrics such as quality,...That's the textbook definition of a strawman argument. Games do not compare like raw resources do. Pricing, in most industries, is (usually**) determined by some tangible metrics such as quality, craftsmanship, material cost, innovation, use, etc. Video games have been locked into a hard pricing model for legacy reasons and have only recently, with the help of Steam and other online marketplaces, broken away from rigid 60$ price tags as publishing deals change and independent games of every size are made and sold. Gta is looking to adopt a different pricing model because they know what they've got. I think that's fine and the market will determine the final answer. You clearly recognize this so im not really sure what your point is?
The REAL problem that i have is that predatory publishers like EA will see this successful, and entirely justified, move from Rockstar and also increase their prices for their shitty sports/gambling and other low effort games. Which will have its own series of consequences.
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Comment on Metallica’s James Hetfield has a message for entertainers who bring their ‘bullshit‘ agenda to the stage in ~music
countchocula Link ParentThat is not how those circles worked hahaha. Cultural cliques were massive for genx, underground/indie movements were what made you interesting as a person, if you werent with them you were out....That is not how those circles worked hahaha. Cultural cliques were massive for genx, underground/indie movements were what made you interesting as a person, if you werent with them you were out. Just because it didnt happen on a screen, with arguably more of a real social impact to your real physical life, doesnt mean it didnt happen.
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Comment on Metallica’s James Hetfield has a message for entertainers who bring their ‘bullshit‘ agenda to the stage in ~music
countchocula Link ParentWhat are you talking about? This is a generation of folks that prided themselves on shedding the nuclear family aesthetic and becoming more radical both politically and culturally. They LITERALLY...What are you talking about? This is a generation of folks that prided themselves on shedding the nuclear family aesthetic and becoming more radical both politically and culturally. They LITERALLY WORE THEIR POLITICS ON THEIR SLEEVES. They were angsty because they didnt like authority and being told what to do. Now they are the authority alongside their boomer parents and they dont like it when someone tells them their views are outdated. Fuck em, they just want to kick the ladder out now that theyre at the top.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI | Launch trailer in ~games
countchocula LinkI don't get the angry sentiment towards pricing, but i am 100% the type of person that will pay more for a good bakery to make me one real croissant or creative pastry over getting a 12 pack of...I don't get the angry sentiment towards pricing, but i am 100% the type of person that will pay more for a good bakery to make me one real croissant or creative pastry over getting a 12 pack of crescent buns at walmart. Or spend the cash on a good cut of meat once every few weeks. Do with that info what you will. But its a good looking, huge game, that took a ton of effort to make. Surely its worth more than fc 27
I am excited for this game, ive played every gta since the first one. I only wish they'd make the radio as awesome as liberty city stories. Gta v radio was a wash. I look forward to the more technical aspects of living as your character, the romance/relationship stuff sounds fucking awesome, the soundtrack is going to raise the bar. Im so stoked. I have not watched any leaks, i am keeping my nose off of the ground till this comes out so that i can savour the whole thing from my own perspective.
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Comment on Metallica’s James Hetfield has a message for entertainers who bring their ‘bullshit‘ agenda to the stage in ~music
countchocula LinkThis makes no sense, lol you wrote a song called ...And Justice For All, did you just... forget? There's Disposable Heroes, For Whom The Bell Tolls, and even One are all about how pointless war...This makes no sense, lol you wrote a song called ...And Justice For All, did you just... forget? There's Disposable Heroes, For Whom The Bell Tolls, and even One are all about how pointless war is(that's a political stance). This is just being wilfully stupid. The entire genre you started in was a political statement against the satanic panic and Kill em All was your anti-establishment album that broke through political barriers to even exist.
Atleast with Ed Sheeran you could pretend that his poppy music was never anti-establishment so his "lets keep this space non-political" thing was just a reflection of the vapidness of his music but the discordance is so strong with Metallica saying this that it just says more about how completely disconnected they are from reality since finding success. No wonder everything theyve put out since the 2000's has been dog shit.
Edit: i know nothing about Ed Sheeran's music, my comparison might be completely off the mark and he actually sang about Irish liberation for all i know.
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Comment on South Korea vs Uzbekistan (2-0) conversation in ~sports.football
countchocula Link ParentSort of? That, funny enough, actually had more to do with the KFA's (Korean Football Association) corruption!...Sort of? That, funny enough, actually had more to do with the KFA's (Korean Football Association) corruption!
Tl;dr he was an excellent player during Korea's golden age, turned lazy ass manager with 0 motivation or drive. He secured the paid position due to personal contacts within the KFA and phoned in the world cup (this was a re-appointment after he was previously sacked from the position after a similar failure in a previous world cup).
One of the biggest controversies was that the KFA pressured him to not start some key players in the final WC group match against South Africa, specifically Son Heung-min due to some drama involving the korean press after the loss to Mexico.
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Comment on South Korea vs Uzbekistan (2-0) conversation in ~sports.football
countchocula LinkInterim coach Moreno's last friendly game ends in a decisive victory for the Taegeuk Warriors! That makes it 2-1-1, what's everyone's opinion here? Are you willing to continue to trust the...Interim coach Moreno's last friendly game ends in a decisive victory for the Taegeuk Warriors! That makes it 2-1-1, what's everyone's opinion here? Are you willing to continue to trust the process?
Sonny breaks through the all time national team goal scorer record. Hopefully that's good enough to free him up mentally for the Asian Cup in January!
Why is Moreno so insistent on that 4-4-2 setup? It completely kills Lee Kang-in's style of play!
The midfield looks disheveled at best, thankfully the defense without Kim Min-jae held up; with Hyeon-woo in goal as the most impressive performance on the team.
Thoughts? Concerns? Comments?
I have few people locally i get to talk about this team with. I think its a fascinating, drama ridden, national team. There's everything from world class players, to corruption at the national football federation level (the KFA), to the press covering the team seemingly being antagonistic at best, to fans being incredibly toxic and dichotomous. There's so much going on!
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South Korea vs Uzbekistan (2-0) conversation
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
countchocula Link ParentI loved SB! I dont really care for its story or anything. I think YT was just doing the usual Japanese thing of beingoverly-kind to colleagues. But i really liked some of the outfits, unlocking...I loved SB! I dont really care for its story or anything. I think YT was just doing the usual Japanese thing of beingoverly-kind to colleagues. But i really liked some of the outfits, unlocking them felt like a real throwback to n64 games where you collect costumes for spiderman or whoever, no money involved! And to clarify, not a creep haha, i played the yellow sweater the whole game pretty much.
I just clicked with the combat, and it really got me to appreciate souls likes. For some reason the rhythm of fromsoft games just never works with me and my timings are off (except sekiro). Playing this game felt like slipping into a pair of sweatpants straight out of the dryer! I played through to the end without getting bored of the combat and looking forward to every boss.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
countchocula Link ParentNice, i just might! Are sparkling wines welcome? Ive had two sparkling wine summers with some amazing BC winesNice, i just might! Are sparkling wines welcome? Ive had two sparkling wine summers with some amazing BC wines
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula LinkI'm still grinding away bouldering, got into my first local comp and finished in the top third of entrants which wasnt too bad. I definitely recognized some shortcomings and where i need to...I'm still grinding away bouldering, got into my first local comp and finished in the top third of entrants which wasnt too bad. I definitely recognized some shortcomings and where i need to improve, its much more obvious when i miss relatively easy points because my pistol squat needs work or my poor balance refuses to let me stand on one foot to get a final hold.
I've started already putting these learnings into practice and taking training more seriously after a bit of a lull/getting stuck. Im also eating more calories now which ive noticed really helps. Im crushing v5 boulders even at the 2hr gym mark.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula Link ParentAll really good changes! Congrats on feeling better! And coming to these changes on your own, improving health and fitness by yourself is such a hard thing to do.All really good changes! Congrats on feeling better! And coming to these changes on your own, improving health and fitness by yourself is such a hard thing to do.
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Comment on What are the genuinely worst films of all time? in ~movies
countchocula Link ParentIt was pretty fun. they highlighted the silliest parts of the movie, shortened it, cast some people that really understood their roles. Your enjoyment is really dependent on whether you like the...It was pretty fun. they highlighted the silliest parts of the movie, shortened it, cast some people that really understood their roles. Your enjoyment is really dependent on whether you like the acting style though because there really is nothing else to focus on. Its all on a green screen with a blurry/mood setting background so dont expect spoons hiding off in corners or things like that. We all had a pretty good time though. Bob Odenkirk actually showed up to the one i went to and watched it for the first time with everyone and it was a good time with everyone laughing together but not being... excessive, like at regular Room screenings. Id recommend it if you want to see the room distilled and have an hour to burn.
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Comment on The next chapter for Bungie in ~games
countchocula LinkLol as a destiny hater and completely uninterested in marathon i was hoping this was going to be about going back to making good single player games. Destiny story has always been a stinker but...Lol as a destiny hater and completely uninterested in marathon i was hoping this was going to be about going back to making good single player games. Destiny story has always been a stinker but character designs and art direction in general are neat +1 for marathon. God i wish they'd actually make something for me again.
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Comment on What are the genuinely worst films of all time? in ~movies
countchocula Link ParentAhh i hadnt thought about this fact but i might be in the same boat. I even went and saw the bob odenkirk version thats been airing selectively because friends wanted to see it 🤦♂️Ahh i hadnt thought about this fact but i might be in the same boat. I even went and saw the bob odenkirk version thats been airing selectively because friends wanted to see it 🤦♂️
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
countchocula LinkI just finished the Resident Evil 4 Remake and man i love that game. Even with the removals and stuff, its still such a fun core loop. I recently played RE Village and its so funny how that game...I just finished the Resident Evil 4 Remake and man i love that game. Even with the removals and stuff, its still such a fun core loop. I recently played RE Village and its so funny how that game is basically just a rip of re4 but in first person. And its not even a bad thing, just the progression and silliness of the story is so good.
I just bought Mina the Hollower and Crimson Desert as my next two games. One hard as heck but very, very contained and a giant sprawling adventure to keep coming back to after a Mina session and to cap off the night, hopefully more relaxed. I've only just started Mina earlier today for a few minutes and its great fun on a giant screen. Ill report back once both games with more time!
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Comment on Ahead of an all-digital future for PlayStation, Sony needs to prove in courts that players know they don't own digitally purchased games in ~games
countchocula Link ParentI always think its hilarious when i pop a real dvd in and the first thing i see is an unskippable threat to me by a foreign federal agency. And how those are the first thing to get patched out of...I always think its hilarious when i pop a real dvd in and the first thing i see is an unskippable threat to me by a foreign federal agency. And how those are the first thing to get patched out of reuploaded movies. Same with ads.
People just love to get conditioned to expect worse circumstances. They cant get enough of being the frog in the slowly boiling water. These were the same people who two years ago were crying about how the water is totally a normal temperature and microsoft should definitely be allowed to spend a record smashing amount of money on the purchase of activision-blizzard. I see Xbox's failing, sputtering now, being Sony's opening to capitalize on their market dominance from that (and other) mistake(s). We saw it the other way around when xbox tried its post 360 era shenanigans.
Yup, that makes sense for your height. Godspeed! It sounds like youre making really good progress.
If you live in Vancouver or Toronto, i'd be happy to offer you one of my BodyStats dexa scan credits, it'd give you much more useful information about your body than BMI alone.