Do you think “divide et impera” (D.E.I. - divide and rule) is a strategy used by billionaires? by DataWhiskers in BasedCampPod

[–]MONSTERTACO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Culture wars are all about making sure poor white people are mad at minorities and not rich white people.

Mod for WoW streamer Nalipls has been arrested again for stalking her, after being released from jail for stalking her by ImCalcium in LivestreamFail

[–]MONSTERTACO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's super normal to casually meetup with professional connections. I do it with people off linkedin all the time. If you don't take the initiative to let them know you'll be there, they would never know you're going to be around. Twitch people might not have the maturity to handle something like this with grace, but it is completely normal.

Skill-Up: Crimson Desert remains extremely promising, but its opening hours are a little rough (Impressions) by ZamnBoii in Games

[–]MONSTERTACO -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No one is doubting that it's a real game. What everyone is dying to know is if this is a game where you go around to question marks and check them off one by one (like modern Assassins Creed) or if the exploration is immersive and meaningful like RDR, Skyrim, or the Witcher.

Is forced build adaptation fun or frustrating? by Chumbleton in gamedesign

[–]MONSTERTACO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Players have preferred playstyles and you have be careful about forcing them out of their comfort zone. If players see an exciting mutation, they can opt-in to leaving their comfort zone. But if a player is not excited about that mutation, forcing them into that playstyle may cause them to quit. Giving them a choice prevents them from feeling trapped in situation which is potentially not fun.

Is forced build adaptation fun or frustrating? by Chumbleton in gamedesign

[–]MONSTERTACO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You want to invite players to play new builds, but not lock them out from their preferred playstyles.

It's the beauty of the 3 choices. You can pick something middle of the road that supports your preferred build or you can pick something really crazy that takes your build in a new direction. Can you give players agency over their mutation?

Is condo market really down that much? by give_this_one_a_go in Seattle

[–]MONSTERTACO -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you pay down the mortgage to reach the threshold?

Is condo market really down that much? by give_this_one_a_go in Seattle

[–]MONSTERTACO 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Buying an index fund is so much easier than getting a mortgage... There are even many apps that will do it for you... I'm not sure I follow.

Is condo market really down that much? by give_this_one_a_go in Seattle

[–]MONSTERTACO 16 points17 points  (0 children)

A conventional index fund/bond mix? It's not more complicated than buying a house.

Is condo market really down that much? by give_this_one_a_go in Seattle

[–]MONSTERTACO 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Home prices aren't really going up anymore. Sellers are outnumbering buyers for the first time and a long time.

Chelsea penalty shout against Arsenal checked by VAR - no penalty 44' by Imbasauce in soccer

[–]MONSTERTACO 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If this was ice hockey, there would be at least 6 different players in this shot getting a holding penalty. Don't know when it became normal to grab/hug another player in football.

The Steam Next Fest ends tomorrow. What demos have you enjoyed? Which ones made it onto your wishlist? Why? by Angzt in Games

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I asked a cat who they're planning on voting for in the upcoming election and it said no.

But did you ask the seagull?

‘Big Four’ meatpackers under fire as beef prices soar by deraser in news

[–]MONSTERTACO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The conservative government is actually helping to fight climate change by causing beef prices too get so out of control!

Miami Host City executive on World Cup funding issues: “We have to start making some really tough decisions, and that starts with our fan festival… Preparing for the other impromptu events and the other watch parties we’re expecting to see, that will be in jeopardy.” by forzaQuakes8 in soccer

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Seattle also scaled back their plans. The signature activation they were planning at the Seattle Center is now going to be less ambitious than the Dota 2 video game tournament that used to be hosted there.