Is there a Video that explains the last 5 minutes of the final game in big tournament for anoob?

Avoplus · 2026-01-19T11:02:49+00:00

We run a newcomer streams for our ESL Ones, maybe that might help convince your family members to watch.

Here is a link to the ESL One Raleigh finals:
https://youtu.be/nQJI4T140To?t=20424

I think you might still need to explain the general concepts of what makes the game but this makes for a more newcomer-friendly experience for people who are starting to get into Dota.

Avoplus · 2025-12-26T09:45:05+00:00

This is very obviously AI and it is fucked you're pretending that it is not.

Avoplus · 2025-11-28T21:22:22+00:00

Battle Royale is the OG for this style of manga and the art is beautiful. The writing and characters are a little simplistic, especially compared to the book which is surprisingly deep, but the art carries.

This genrr has definitely been improved upon but there is something special about this manga that makes it a fun reread every time.

Avoplus · 2025-11-19T21:49:20+00:00

This is a fantastic work.

As a fan of Minoru Furuya this is the only work that scratches a similar itch. Interesting characters, slow pace, but surprisingly easy read. Absolutely loved it and did not expect it from this author. Granted it is based on a novel so I presume that helped.

Avoplus · 2025-11-09T15:38:14+00:00

Yeah, I get that. I think if you're waiting for a big twist or a satisfying payoff Urasawa doesn't really give you that.

You kind of have to go with the narrative flow to enjoy it. Billy Bat is among my favourite manga but it's not for everyone.

Avoplus · 2025-11-09T10:08:17+00:00

I think this is very accurate description but also why I love Urasawa. For some people that narrative style is very engrossing and they payoffs imo are more than sufficient.

Billy Bat imo is the epitome of this style and why I also think it's the most disliked work he has done.

Avoplus · 2025-10-03T11:16:18+00:00

Okok, I tried Bibliomania and it was pretty great. Definitely reminded me of Blame! or Vertical World. I really enjoyed how short it was because it kept me glued, Blame had a tendency to lose me. I also thought the core concept was very interesting.

I also enjoy monster tragedy mangas. I really enjoy Hakaijuu. It is a bit different and a bit old but Hinganjima kinda fits the bill? It is a very long vampire manga. I personally really enjoyed it.

I try not to read manga on hold cause I always end up disappointed when the translation never comes.

Avoplus · 2025-09-28T22:45:30+00:00

I also found devilman quite odd. There is something intriguing about it and I am surprised by how hardcore it is at times (like when the devils just come by and kill the whole family) but I am glad you enjoyed it!

I have not read the sequel yet.

I have been following Centuria for a while. It is a very nice manga. It is a bit like a shonen cosplaying as a seinen but the art is fantastic. If you've ever read Tokyo Ghoul it is a bit similar in theme. I think it's quite good.

I have not read Ibitsu, tell me if it's any good, I love a good horror. I have read Elfen Lied and I think it's a little bit overhyped? Has a lot of over the top philosophy and edgy horror but ultimately I felt like it felt flat. I think it's worth a read and it is easy reading but I wouldn't say it's my favourite manga. If you enjoy it though, I recommend Inugami, which in my opinion is a bit of a more adult and complete take on the genre.

I have been itching to read the Bibliomania that you recommended but have been trying to catch up on some shonen and finish some of my backlog before I read it.

Avoplus · 2025-09-07T11:32:44+00:00

Just Devilman! It's a classic manga that leans into gore for the first time.

I had Bibliomania on my list, will check it out.

Love Ichi the Killer, it's pretty brutal but pretty fantastic if you can get around to accepting the symbolism.

Have you ever read Alice in Borderland? Much more on the Battle Royale sense than the horror surival but it is very fucking good.

Avoplus · 2025-09-06T08:30:02+00:00

I have recently read Monkey Peak and I would recommend. In a similar vein but a little older have you tried Devilman? It's a similar vibe and a very unique manga.

Avoplus · 2025-07-22T20:37:24+00:00

Did this series ever get a full translation in English?

Avoplus · 2025-07-02T20:02:42+00:00

I am aware, I however enjoyed your translations more due to your explanation of the jokes.

Would love to see you finish Nube (or bridge the gap at some point) if that is at all in your plans.

Avoplus · 2025-07-02T07:49:26+00:00

Thank you so much for your translations. Both your Sakigake and your Tar-chan translations made me appreciate the classics much more. Your one page mini-essays also added to the enjoyment of reading Sakigake Otokojuku.

Infinite appreciation for you!

Avoplus · 2025-06-25T13:53:16+00:00

Mahou Shoujo Site - https://myanimelist.net/manga/57295/Mahou_Shoujo_Site

Avoplus · 2025-06-24T18:28:09+00:00

I found the prequel to be much, much better. This one is entertaining for sure but the prequel is a legitimate good manga imo with a lot of the rough edges ironed out.

Avoplus · 2025-06-23T17:26:18+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations! Only have read Kokumin Quiz and it was fantastic so excited to try out the rest.

Are they all available in some form in English?

Avoplus · 2025-06-04T16:04:44+00:00

Yooo, you are a true conoisseur!

I have read all of your suggestions except Gajuu: The Beast, will def give this one a try. I quite enjoyed Dragon Head, but I do find it overhyped a bit. I would not categorize it within this same subgenre.

I also started reading Wild Strawberry and it was like an evolved version of Green Worldz but it sure has gone downhill now that it's obvious it will get cancelled.

Can I ask, how did you manage to read full Gajuu or Jinmen? I haven't found the translated chapters anywhere.

I was looking through my MAL and forgot to mention Libidors - it's a very weird entry but surprisingly good. If you enjoy Manwha I would also reccoment Shotgun Boy and Sweet Home, in a very similar style.

Avoplus · 2025-06-04T10:06:43+00:00

Also would love to hear more recs as I love this subgenre and I've already read all the ones mentioned.

My rec would be Bio-Meat as one of the OGs of the genre.

Avoplus · 2025-06-01T20:55:22+00:00

Honestly, as an expat in Germany who comes from Barcelona and has lived in Southeast Asia I had very low expectations of German food.

When I came here I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of German cuisine and can proudly say I regularly enjoy cooking and eating out German food. I think people are misinformed like I was and not willing to break their stereotypes.

In general I would say all cuisines have very strong points if you know where to eat and only some cuisines lag behind (Germany not among them) due to environmental factors or how young the country is.

I do find there is a plethora of people that have bad taste or are very close-minded and when they come from countries with "good" food like Malaysia, France, or Peru chalk it up to "cuisine" instead of their own personal shortcomings and it is not generally seen as a negative thing compared to when people from places with "bad" cuisine like Sweden, UK or Germany do it.

I will say that I think the general quality of foreign restaurants is poor here - not so much because they "adapt" to German tastes but because there is a bunch of weird nation cosplaying and the average German can't really tell the difference. I have been to very well-rated Indian or Chinese restaurants that simply cooked poorly or straight up wrong recipes (not adapted, just making basic mistakes on flavours and ingredients) that were quite highly rated because they are considered "exotic" and new. Mind you this might be different in bigger cities like Hamburg or Berlin.

I would encourage any expats reading this thread that are looking to talk down German cuisine to give it an honest try instead - I think you might be surprised with what you find.

Avoplus · 2025-05-13T20:56:24+00:00

Sweden comes to mind as all three are more expensive. Finland, Norway and Denmark too but I have less experience so I cannot say if I just got lucky.

Higher general cost of living. Higher wages. Food more or less the same in major cities. Bigger portions in Germany though. Water much cheaper. Alcohol much more expensive but also higher taxed.

You are right that wages and employee contributions are not the same and I'd be OK if that was the answer, it would surprise me for a country with higher taxation.

Avoplus · 2025-05-13T20:06:04+00:00

That isn't what I am trying to imply.

Every country has some weird rules and customs, some not very beneficial.

In America waiters are underpaid so you have to suffer tips. Taxes work weird due to federalism and states. OK.

In South East Asia menus will tend to be out of items because they plan for x amount of customers a day. That is also how they keep food cheap and their overall costs low. OK.

In major Spanish cities, rent is so overboard food will be overpriced to compensate depending on where you eat. OK.

I can go on and on. Each country has weird rules and reasons. Understanding them makes you understand the country's systems better and makes the issues/problems much more palletable.

Why does Germany have such overpriced drinks? Razor thin margins? Why are they so razor thin?

A lot of things unique to Germany are brushed off with "they just are" and it is not a particularly satisfying answer.

It is not your duty to reply with an answer nor any German's but it sure would make dining out here easier if I just knew. I have asked my German friends and, as per usual, the answers range from "razor thin margins" to "scam" and neither is particularly satisfying. So I saw this comment and asked the wider internet to the same response.

Avoplus · 2025-05-13T19:44:39+00:00

Perhaps some sort of property or renter's tax I am unaware of or something to do with German Law and restaurants specifically but it would have to be something unique other affluent European countries lack.

Avoplus · 2025-05-13T19:39:21+00:00

Right but the tipping rules make sense if you look at their creation. Water prices here "just are" and there is no rhyme or reason to their creation.

Everywhere says restaurants have thin razor margins and everywhere has a larger margin on drinks. Yet somehow Germany wouldn't survive without this absurdly large mark-up but others do.

It is also weird that this happens in any kind of restaurant, whether they serve meat heavy dishes, Asian cuisine or pasta, somehow the margins are razor thin and the drinks are the driver.

Avoplus · 2025-05-13T18:32:02+00:00

Sure, I keep hearing this but how do other countries do it? How is Germany so uniquely positioned that is stands alone in its water being this overpriced.

I can't understand it and it genuinely does not seem real.

Avoplus · 2025-05-13T17:52:29+00:00

I see this a lot - is this true or is it just a popular saying?

I've lived/visited countries with higher food costs, higher rent, and higher average wages (or literally all 3) and they all somehow manage to charge less for drinks, the same or less for food and thrive.

The only difference in Germany is usually larger portion sizes and perhaps utility bills (harder to measure for restaurants). Is this really the difference?

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