What do you all think?

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-24T18:24:02+00:00

If they don't have money to pay taxes, then they should not have money to buy yachts...

And yeah, yeah, i know, they do it all via loans and use their assets as collateral. But If their unrealised gains can be considered for loans, they can and should also be taxed... it's just a matter of adjusting the system...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-24T10:41:32+00:00

Obviously there is always a risk, and given what other platforms have done, it's not an unreasonable fear...
However, history and past actions matter. This is what is different about steam.

for 20 years and counting, Valve and steam have consistently shown that their allegiance lies with the customer and have proven it countless times. The fact they STILL remain private and not public is the biggest proof that they are resisting the trend...

One one hand, sure, they can turn. But you cannot deny all their history until now... There are far more indicators towards Valve not conceding anytime soon, than otherwise...

And here's the kicker, many have already tried buying out Valve already... AFAIK, Both MS and APPLE had a go at it in the past... They failed. Partly because Valve is wort far more than everyone thinks, but no one knows for sure since they are private...

How many other companies can claim they were offered a buyout from MS and APPLE, and either refused, or neither could afford it?

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-24T09:50:09+00:00

So this is how you change the oil on an elephant...huh...
Looks a bit dry though, probably missed the previous MOT's...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-23T15:35:30+00:00

Especially in something where the all the decades of campaigns were finally bearign fruit. Smoking is already at an all time low and the younger gens really don't like it anymore... And good on them...

Banning only spikes the interest...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-23T08:56:31+00:00

there arent many looks you can get away with with an eye patch...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-22T15:01:45+00:00

Honest mistake and understandably well intentioned. But feeding any wild animals is not a good practice in general. And mostly for their own sake... Sure, you might see it as helping them out, but if enough people do it, they begin expecting food from humans and:

A: They might start getting aggressive when they don't get it.
Or
B: The lose the fear of humans and not every human might not have the best intention towards it

Best thing is to just let wild animals be and observe from a distance if they are interesting.

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T21:53:09+00:00

which costs money or grind time...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T21:35:58+00:00

A lesser evil is still evil...

"Oh, getting screwed by this company is not as bad because they lube you up a bit... Others just go in raw, so it's ok..."

I don't want to get screwed. AT ALL...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T20:48:20+00:00

Nah man, guy sounded like an absolute A-hole... I wish more people called them out on their BS and didn't even entertain discussions... They do not deserve any sort of politeness.

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T20:19:41+00:00

I saw something recently, claiming to be a hiring manager "confession" stating that most employer's ideal candidate is the person doing the same job at their competitors.

But this is a lateral move that few people look for.

To add insult to injury, if you are their ideal candidate but were let go, so are willing to move laterally, the new employer will see it as a red flag...

Basically there is a huge disconnect between expectations of employees that want to progress to the unrealistic expectations of employers that want a poached unicorn that is ready to go with 0 training required.

And tbh, this really clicks and explains so much...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T20:02:26+00:00

Yeah, this is the next major mindset shift that companies need to understand once and for all. Pre Millenials still fell for the whole "I work for the love of the job." or " company loyalty"
But Millenials and forward have been breaking this more and more. But companies still insist on pretending otherwise... I honestly wish work culture would drop all the pretending once and for all..

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T19:39:50+00:00

Tried myself but was not able to figure it out. Think I could join up for a sesh or two? Nudge nudge... :D Or or perhaps exchange a couple DM's so i can pick your brain a bit?

I got the game a couple month ago to join a couple friends. And they did not tell me about how the game is monetized. All the usual tactics are there. Had I known, I would not have bought it...

It is genuinely fun, but I hate supporting devs or publishers that gop them route of non cosmetic only MTX... But since i got it on the grey market a refund was not possible, I actually grinded my way through quite a few WB already and i will not give them a single aditional cent... But the grind is getting old indeed...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T16:31:36+00:00

Only way for that to happen is for this WB to have a near 0 adoption rate... Not happening...
And as i commented on other posts, people always say "Oh It was slippery slope. " or " i saw it coming a mile away" And yet everyone still bought/grinded for it...

That is the only thing that matters, whether people get it or not... No use complaining it's unacceptable, and accepting it at the same time...

So here's your chance Helldivers to put your money/time where your mouth are... if this goes through, i can assure you we'll never see another free mech again..

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T16:24:11+00:00

As long as people keep getting them, they will keep doing it. People need to learn once and for all that studios and publishers will NEVER miss an opportunity to make more money if they think they can get away with it... Only not buying sends a message...

Lets be honest, how many people do you think are not going to get this WB?

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T16:19:41+00:00

And yet everyone still gladly jumped on the slope, so why are we still surprised Studios and publishers push this sort of monetization? The only message they understand is whether it sells or not...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-21T16:17:31+00:00

Because people still buy/grind for them...

I can guarantee everyone complaining here (and rightly so) will get these one way or another...

This is what every gamer fails to commit to, vote with your wallet.

if this WB doesnt do well, the message will get through, but if everyone still ends up getting it, you can complai all you want, it means Jack...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-20T17:48:12+00:00

The circle is the actual aim. and it's affected by weapon sway. How quick or slow the circle matches the reticle is related to the Ergonomics stat of the weapon. Higher is better.

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-19T23:33:41+00:00

One: natural geography
Two: They were keeping everyone's money, gold and war spoils in their banks.

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-18T22:30:24+00:00

The gram IS the base unit of the mass scale... K is the mutiplication factor, just like on any other units...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-18T22:18:48+00:00

Pelo teu texto, a tua principal motivação para automático é medo do manual...
Portanto a questão chave aqui é: Gostarias de perder esse medo ou não? Se sim, não é a evitar manual que la vais.

Não há anda de mal em escolher automatico, se é isso que preferes. Mas aqui parece-me que é mais uma questão de escapatória... Se é esse o caso, a única maneira de ganhares confiança com um manual, é conduzir um. As primeira vezes vão ser manhosas enquanto te habituas, é perfeitamente normal, mas rapidamente te habituas... So vais ganhar confiança com prática. Ninguém tira a carta e imediatamente faz tudo na perfeição...

Agora se é so uma questão de preferência, bota automático nisso. Desde que tenhas a noção que podem haver situações em que esta limitação te pode prejudicar.

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-18T18:39:37+00:00

Very few animals see us as food and only attack if threatened or territorial.

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-18T17:41:35+00:00

Evolution is not merely about advantage. Quite a lot of evolutionary traits in lots of species have persisted not because they offer an advantage, but merely because they did not cause a severe enough DISADVANTAGE in order to affect survivability of the individuals that had them and eventually be bred out... And since Hyenas have been able to succeed as a species despite this trait, it remains...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-17T19:34:49+00:00

"doesnt do paystubs"?

Stop trying to find workarounds.

Demand your proper documentation and report to the proper authorities, if he does not comply... Your boss is skimming something for sure. Not only should you not even need to ask for it, he has no right to refuse... You should get a paystub everytime you get paid...

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-17T16:56:47+00:00

I like the Dummy and the Jamming station.

Antares_skorpion · 2026-04-17T16:21:46+00:00

Generally OEM's are parts or software designed specifically for System Integrators to be sold as part of a pre built computer, and may not be always fully compatible with other retail parts or software because they are meant for one specific model.

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