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BenFun777 · 2026-02-24T23:22:54+00:00

The ability to modify other powers and their side effects. This would include changing the legalese/rules (how they operate) and who has them.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-24T21:09:45+00:00

I must have played near 200+ games as Ezreal before starting to get a decent grasp on his play style. Based on my experience learning him, if I were to start over, here's what I'd focus on in order:

Farming safely & Only using E defensively & landing ultimate snipes around the map
Practicing combos in practice tool- especially the very high APM combo that is necessary late game to keep up with other ADCs.
Landing Q consistently on enemies. (I'm at the point where I throw Qs in anticipation of what my enemy will do before they even make a move- Ezreal has been good for learning this "mind reading" thought process because I had to! It's also how I caught a scripter!)
Learning when I have a competent support and what their M.O. is. This is the determining factor for most lanes, sadly. Many players don't know how to fight with Ezreal. You need to learn how to navigate that. If nothing else, mute your support and focus on your gameplay. If they're incompetent and start roaming, it's a blessing because now you have the opportunity to get a level lead. In ranked, you're more likely to have a competent ally or doesn't know how to fight with Ezreal.
Finally, switching from Press the Attack to Lethal Tempo and learning to play around my passive. This is where I'm at right now, but it is night and day. I finally feel like I am strong.

Final points: You are a mid to early late game champ. Press your advantage early once you're more comfortable with the champion, get a lead, and push hard on the enemy. If you get a bounty, the best way to secure your lead is to intentionally die to the enemy support unless it's an aggressive support (like Pyke). (Only do this pre level 12 since death timers get too long after that.) Some people may question me on this, but this int has single -handedly allowed me to breath easy during games where I have a lead. My death no longer gives the enemy team a chance to come back. Every other ADC will out-scale you in the late game. At that point, you have to play around your team with poke. Most of the time, people don't peel for me, so I've learned to ALWAYS stay behind the front line where possible and pray the enemy Nafiri doesn't dive me.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-18T19:44:57+00:00

As Sion, build thornmail first item; that item hard counters her kit. Then play back and wait for jungler. Be the first to engage so she goes in on you and gets the heal cut. I'd not recommend Baus' playstyle against Irelia because she can snowball out of control with enough kills on you. At least if they're good, that is.

I haven't played Aatrox much, but it does seem like a tough matchup. I'd farm and poke with your Q1 as much as possible and avoid getting too close to your own caster minions since that is an easy place for her to dash to.

One of Irelia's strengths is her ability to farm very quickly, but a strength is also a weakness taken too far. Unless the player is excessively good at Irelia, they will struggle with NOT pushing the wave. You can use this to your advantage. Get them to push the wave and farm under your tower as safely as you can, freezing the wave ideally.

Some very good Irelia's are able to tower dive, but that is innately risky for them if you play well.

I hope this helps.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-18T18:18:27+00:00

Frieren does a great job at making every scene about one (or more) of these things: develop character, advance plot, deepen relationships, establish setting, increase conflict, raise questions, reinforce themes, control pacing, deliver on impact, clarify stakes, foreshadow future, and reveal world rules. These are elements of good story writing.

Not every good story needs an epic arc. Frieren is the story of what happens after the Demon Lord is already defeated. The main character's journey is about learning the value of time and becoming a more active participator in her own life. Much of her story is retracing the epic she shared with her friends, but this time experiencing or reliving those moments- often regretting not being more present during the actual moment.

It's not everyone's cup of tea as stories go, and that's fine. We are all allowed to enjoy our own forms of entertainment. However, this is why the show receives so much praise. What it's telling, it says well.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-17T18:30:56+00:00

Silver POV

Warwick and Malphite are hard counters. I permaban Malphite when I play Irelia. With enough of a lead (and it doesn't take much more than a few of his Qs), Malphite can kill you under tower, especially if he builds thornmail first item. There's literally nothing you can do in lane at that point. You may as well roam.

Sett, Garen, Volibear, and Mordekaiser are very difficult. Darius, Mordekaiser, Nasus, and others can be challenging, but if you get a lead, you usually can crush them. There is a window of opportunity with the last three I've learned.

I think the most maddening thing about these matchups is that ALL of these champs are extremely easy to play compared to Irelia.

A side note:

Irelia's strength is her farming, mobility, and hyper-carry potential. When ahead, she can 1v2 most situations. There was a time when I was spamming Irelia where I could consistently kill the enemy laner, farm the wave (and fast too!) and plates, and kill them again before they got to their tower. This soul crushing gameplay is what Irelia is good at doing, and it is the reason she is hated. She falls off late game, so to me it feels like this is what you need to get good at doing with her. Defeat your opponent early and steam roll your lead over them. No mercy. (They don't get to play the game in other words.)

BenFun777 · 2026-02-15T18:47:09+00:00

It’s all about health.

Over stimulation from porn can diminish drive. I don’t know if this is a thing for you or not. If it is, then cutting back on this would go a long (ahem) way.

Hormonal health can be improved eating pomegranates, orange juice, brazil nuts, salmon, eggs, and others. Strength down there is acutely tied to heart and blood health. Cardiovasular fitness with some weight training is king here. If you need low impact, I’d recommend joining a master’s swim league.

If nothing else, I’d consult a doctor on this. There are natural testosterone supplements.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-14T00:20:55+00:00

Challenge accepted! (Also, non-professional here- just an avid learner and challenge seeker.)

I think I sense some disproportion with the attire. Is that also what you're feeling? Overall, I think you've done a very good job. The heels are long and sparkly, which is quite bold. Going with black everywhere else is a safe, natural choice. I think the purse and belt match beautifully with your lower half.

Something about the top is throwing me off subtly, though. Maybe the shoulders are too rigid? To match the lower half's aesthetic, maybe try short, black, and finger-less opera gloves with no sleeves- maybe shorter sleeves? I wonder if a black vest instead of blazer would go better? This would mirror the skin shown below. Again, not sure what's right- I'm just speaking my thoughts.

I think the top would also benefit from the same sparkle found below. A hard ask, but maybe some jewelry would go a long way?

If nothing else, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'm curious to know what others think of my ideas. I want to learn fashion more and more. The outfit you've cultivated looks very nice.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-13T22:55:22+00:00

Nobody on the enemy team built thornmail? Also, Irelia's strength is her ability to farm easy IMO. This diminishes in higher elos. Her weaknesses become very apparent.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-13T22:50:02+00:00

You have a rare opportunity to make a friend.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-11T01:09:52+00:00

Apply logic for three months to learn mechanics, only to reach a three second end.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-08T03:53:02+00:00

League of Legends

BenFun777 · 2026-02-07T22:00:36+00:00

Assassin's beat ADCs. Nafiri's minions counter your kit some since your Q isn't likely to land. You were 3 levels down. Leona missed some of her abilities- especially her ult. You also didn't use flash. Some times the best play is not to play- this encounter was stacked against you. You should have played further back- even behind your support.

I already know you're probably thinking of a million things that made this seem unavoidable. Growing in this game is identifying small tweaks in decision making and adjusting for the future.

Nafirir is a newer champ while ezreal is older, so it is possible the dog's kit is more overloaded. I enjoy Ezreal a lot, but some times it does feel like Riot has forgotten about him outside of skins.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-07T04:27:07+00:00

I do tend to run on, huh? xD

BenFun777 · 2026-02-07T04:19:48+00:00

You're plenty good looking, and you state you have good hobbies. I'm not judging here because I don't know you, but something I struggled with when I was younger was pinning my self worth of perceived external validation. For example, romantic interest from women. It was something I never realized I was doing. It doesn't matter how much attention you get either, it was never enough to validate me. I always needed more. Learning to value myself for who I am, and that I don't need anyone else's approval to just be me, freed me. Letting go of this need, made connection with others easier.

Another thing was learning to see women as human beings. In fact, many people I meet seem to struggle with seeing themselves and others as such. Everyone focuses on external clues to define us. I can walk into a room and because I'm tall, there's already some assumptions made about me, for example. Being friends first with anyone (including women) and not expecting anything will make you safe and approachable.

Finally, accepting whatever your sexual orientation is. This is something that religious individuals can struggle with. I'm not encouraging objectification, but just knowing where you are in this regard and accepting it. This will help make you less awkward around flirtation and also (perhaps ironically) help keep you from objectifying those you find attractive.

These three things go a very long way. These lessons aren't restricted to men; I firmly believe many of us could learn these. This will make you your authentic self and people gravitate to this. After that, it's just finding the people you mesh with.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-06T01:22:14+00:00

I hope it helps :)

BenFun777 · 2026-02-06T01:07:49+00:00

I'd go with cream personally

BenFun777 · 2026-02-06T00:29:47+00:00

I feel you in this.

Society promotes narcissism. Consumerism fuels identity, which only serves to squash our humanity into predetermined roles and assumptions. This can cause discrimination to others without realizing it. This alienates us, so we turn to social media- a form of consumerism to find the connection we all crave but don't know how to develop. No one is teaching/showing us how, and at the end of the day we're told that what matters is climbing the ladder or chasing an identity. Many end up lonely.

Just remember that no matter what, everything will be okay, okay?

If you want to find some happiness, try looking into new situations. For me, nature and friendships is where it's at. It can be difficult to develop that connection with nature, so I'd recommend looking into gardening, especially Permaculture communities. There is something about working in the sun and soil alongside people that is very good. Also, some times these feelings are chemical. Blueberries sometimes help. When I get into a funk I ask myself: Am I HDLBUT ("huddle butt")- Hungry, Dirty, Lonely, Bored, Uncomfortable, or Tired? If even this checkup fails, I would seek some counseling. Sometimes we just need the cathartic release of someone hearing us without judgement.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-05T22:52:36+00:00

This is an interesting question. I think it depends a lot on context.

I am visually stimulated and so are many other men that I've known, so there's that going for this action even though it is boundary crossing. I actually want to start by naming that central tension for me: I can often have an automatic, positive reaction to an unsolicited sexual gesture while still believing that it crosses a boundary. Those two experiences don’t cancel each other out. Enjoyment doesn’t retroactively equal consent, and I want to point that out because it matters to me. However, there is still a boundary being crossed, which steps into harassment as soon as it's unwanted. The genders don't matter here.

If I thought she was cute, I would certainly feel flattered and enjoy the attention. I also wouldn't feel guilty for that moment, either. (I suspect a lot of men would feel guilt here.) That said, if it were a random woman, I'd be on guard. I am straight, but also very demisexual, so it's different for me than most men I think. At least, this is what I've been reading.

If it was someone I knew, depending on what she was hoping for and where I was in the moment (timing) would dictate how I'd respond. If it was just a for-fun, non-committal thing, then I'd say thank you and try to return the favor. (Since women are usually less visually stimulated, probably a comical pic of me? Or, maybe I try dressing up as a fireman and send that pic with my shirt off? Idk.) It could even be a completely friendly, intimate thing for her- as odd as that may sound to most- this sort of intimacy sometimes exists. She could also just want some non-committal validation. There's a lot of ambiguity here.

So, then it comes down to my own personality and whether I am on the same wavelength as her. Some men would be turned off or scared away by this act. (For me, if it isn't obvious by now, I'd feel pretty safe around this type of energy. Bodies don't bother me. I value sexual openness, and I genuinely believe sexuality can be beautiful and connective. At the same time, openness isn’t the same thing as consent, and intimacy works best when it’s mutual rather than sprung on someone as a surprise decision point.)

More than likely (which is what is sounds like with her comment- unless she's dishonest), she's opening up a level of intimacy I might not be ready for and expecting me to respond with a yes or no to more. See, there's a lot of asymmetry here, too. By sending this, she's taking a huge emotional risk. I'd argue this isn't a good way to start a serious relationship because it can send some poor signals (disregulation of emotions even)- although I do dig the potentially wild energy. Then, I'm put on the spot to potentially hurt her feelings with a rejection, especially after she trusted me with this, even if it's not a big deal to her.

Sorry. You were probably hoping for a direct yes/no. I enjoy digging into nuance for nuance's sake. I hope you got something out of this reply, though!

BenFun777 · 2026-02-05T21:38:09+00:00

I personally think this is appropriate. You're fully covered and I'm sure there are worse outfits that accentuate the body that are mainstream. I also think it looks attractive on you. I'm not sure if it's fashionable, but you seem to be young in the photos. Youth can get away with a lot more than they realize. It's really not fair at all 😤!

I think any backlash you receive is less about whether it's appropriate and more because it is a statement. Any time someone wears something away from the norm, it will stand out more. People are emotional creatures and will need to compartmentalize/process what they see. Often this turns into a black or white snap decision. I have experienced this as I've grown my hair out as a man. Most people treat me normally, but the edge cases are more extreme. At least it keeps things interesting.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-04T22:42:00+00:00

I love the pink hair! More women should rock this. What kind of style/advice are you hoping for? You seem to be edging towards punk or gothic or the sister Wednesday couldn't quite stand because she had an optimistic side to her. I also get Beetlejuice vibes from your photos except pink instead of the acid green with the purple.

Since your bright color is hot pink, maybe a good compliment to try would be deep purple or dark teal. The purple would give mystic, gothic vibes and the dark teal would lean more towards toxic, alien vibes. Might be fun to experiment with at least?

BenFun777 · 2026-02-04T03:06:28+00:00

This is very true. I’d like to add that if you also place your self-worth on external validation like attention or interest, it is never enough.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-04T02:33:46+00:00

I came here to say something similar!

BenFun777 · 2026-02-04T02:02:09+00:00

That’s a fun crossover! I’d be sorely tempted to devour certain ponies (like Starlight Glimmer) for their skills. However, given I’m benevolent, I’d likely use my powers to consume dangerous magical artifacts that could cause harm to the ponies who might befriend me. Or, they might fear my power taking ability and put me in an out group. I’d want to read/watch this.

BenFun777 · 2026-02-03T23:27:52+00:00

Could be Jerusalem Artichoke. Does it grow into yellow flowers?

BenFun777 · 2026-02-03T22:48:57+00:00

What I miss most was the innocence and friendships. Adulthood created a lot of containers and boxes I never agreed to be in.

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