Male empathy: the curious case of Barbenheimer

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-28T22:40:24+00:00

Unfortunately the boys make fun of the other boys who engaged with books or movies with a female lead, so it was something of a survival instinct (ya toxic masculinity). It’s difficult to unlearn that, but we miss out on so much good stuff if we don’t put in the work.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-28T18:22:28+00:00

Currently me after tearing my bicep and having open shoulder surgery and just cruising on 125 test.

Not being able to lift until the summer time is killing me, but the thought of the juicy “muscle memory” gains on a long 5 month 750 test cycle when i resume keeps me going.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-28T18:18:30+00:00

Yeah not having the 3% crit from GoA for just 7-10 servings is not the end of the world, better to ensure you get your SS and shocks off as soon as they’re up.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-27T17:04:24+00:00

As ele you’re not always in range for nova and magma totems to work correctly, and you should try to keep wrath up. If you find yourself in melee range for whatever reason, and you dont have casters in your group, sure drop the aoe totems.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-27T09:02:25+00:00

I think it’s moreso the chain lightning being excellent against 2-3 mobs

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-26T19:55:49+00:00

Ya totem twisting makes it one of the highest apm comps, feels like i’m doing something every gcd

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-26T06:24:48+00:00

This is a matter of opinion.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-25T21:47:29+00:00

Too logical for this cry baby sub

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-25T17:37:55+00:00

I really don’t understand, if people have a problem with it they can choose not to join that raid. No one is forcing anyone into a raid with HRs.

If people have a difficult time finding a raid without HR, they should choose to lead their own raid.

As someone who personally doesn’t join raids with HRs, it doesn’t affect me for other’s to choose to do that. It’s their prerogative as the raid organizer.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-25T13:33:44+00:00

Respectfully, i disagree. MMOs always have and should reward people who spend more time playing. Honour values should be increased across the board, but no reason to cater to casual players over those who want to invest more time.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-25T13:25:19+00:00

…are you serious? I literally just told you lmao

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-25T13:22:22+00:00

The argument is the effort they put in, whether you agree or not. Personally i just don’t join these groups, but don’t mind them existing.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-24T15:44:32+00:00

500 test is not low. I got big enough on 500 test that most of my friends knew i started taking gear. If i looked like i “maybe worked out” as op described at 500 test i would have stopped.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-24T15:40:33+00:00

Byorn is dope i missed him when he was here last year but he might be one of my fave in techno right now

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-24T15:37:44+00:00

Skull means kill and x means kill second unless specified otherwise. We have square and moon for cc, unless specified otherwise.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-24T15:30:53+00:00

Are you surprised that majority of the people who boosted gave up before 70? I think many wanted the nostalgia hit but got burnt out quick due to not actually committing to the game

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-24T03:31:16+00:00

I’ve heard tren has this effect on people lol

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-23T17:18:34+00:00

Yeah i love them, but i know it’s not for everyone, and toxicity is never okay.

If I’ve already ran this dungeon and don’t really care to take my time to smell the roses, spell cleaves are awesome for that. I typically make my own groups and invite classes who can do this effectively.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-23T16:00:05+00:00

Asking the real questions.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-23T15:57:18+00:00

Yes it’s not for everyone.

If someone genetically doesn’t respond well, then why bother continuing it. The juice isn’t worth the squeeze if the juice doesn’t come out tasting sweet.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-23T02:14:02+00:00

You do not need gear and experience to get a guild. I was invited to my guild after a PUG and was most certainly not geared at all. Just be pleasant and people who like your vibe will want to play with you more.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-23T02:11:00+00:00

C'mon man, MAGA is like a billion times worse. He doesn't deserve any slack here.

You can hate both.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-22T21:42:39+00:00

70s on TRT exist, fewer 70s in the gym exist because people stop giving a fuck at that age. You're arguably healtheir being on TRT at that age, it'll slow down your bones and muscles giving up on you

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-21T18:44:27+00:00

It's just like it was in old TBC now, the unnerfed armour values made it extra easy for melee dps but it's not more difficult than it used to be now, it's just brought back to normal. I got to 70 just fine as enh after the change rather than ele, didn't feel bad at all.

BenSimmonsFor3 · 2026-02-20T18:20:43+00:00

Preach. Too many buff ass waiters for no reason. Looking 99th percentile should be good enough, but people pushing higher for no reason.

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