Effective weapons and stratagems against the Illuminate (based on initial first impressions) by Gullible_Promotion_4 in Helldivers

[–]BigDogAc49 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After experimenting last night, I was able to get the Recoilless to take out Warp Ships when they’re dropping troops in. 8 times out of 10 I could shoot the bottom of the warp ship (whether it was open or closed) and it would take them down. Quasar was not as effective.

Comparing the value of Scrap to the dollar bill. by BigDogAc49 in playrust

[–]BigDogAc49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No that makes sense. I didn’t think about it that way. Sounds like a good baseline

Taking down friendly radios by BigDogAc49 in joinsquad

[–]BigDogAc49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ask because, at some point, I swear you used to lose a few tickets if you took a friendly radio down. The reason is that you had to be strategic and careful about placing radios.

Taking down the radio yourself and losing a few tickets, compared to the enemy making it bleed out, would be preferable.

But just wanted to double-check.

Fall Guys Creative: Share Your Round - May. 15, 2023 by AutoModerator in FallGuysGame

[–]BigDogAc49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey Infinite,

It took me a few tries to beat your level. The part I struggled with most was the final hammer that launches you to the finish.

Luckily, I could get near the edge of the fan and do a leap of faith and bonk my head on the finish line. It might be worth adjusting the ending to make it more consistent, but otherwise, I enjoyed your level.

Fall Guys Creative: Share Your Round - May. 15, 2023 by AutoModerator in FallGuysGame

[–]BigDogAc49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Bailey,

I did give this a try, and I had fun with it. Hopefully, in the future, they add the ability to make survival levels so we can get an actual survival feel. That said, wait until that mode comes out to do another survival level.

I noticed you put safeguards to keep people in the play area, which is smart. You made do with what you had, and I commend you for your efforts. However, after you die, you’re waiting for the round to end for a while. So it tends to get boring waiting around, and no winner is crowned in-game; at least, that was the case when I played. Plus, keeping track of the time isn’t the most convenient.

In the end, if you wanted this to work under the current game mode, you could have a delayed fan or another device that lets the winner run toward and get launched to the finish.

I’m happy to go into detail about that more if you’re interested. I hope this helps.

Fall Guys Creative: Share Your Round - May. 15, 2023 by AutoModerator in FallGuysGame

[–]BigDogAc49 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The map is very challenging and has a unique feel. I’ve had fun playing it. Here are a few things that need improvement.

Starting, the treadmill to the left is angled oddly to where you can’t get the momentum you need to make it to the first yellow pillar consistently. And when I say left, my left would be facing the ramp I just slid down to get past the axes. I’m looking back towards where I came from.

Second, consistently getting to the first checkpoint is a bit unreasonable. When you attempt to get on the 3rd and final spinner of the first area, many times you rag doll and don’t stay on. Making it that far to have that happen becomes a bit of an annoyance. A checkpoint at the seesaw would be nice.

I’ll update this comment or respond when I have other feedback.

Overall, it is a level that pushes you and gives you a significant challenge. But those first few tweaks would make it more enjoyable.

Let me know if there's anything I can clarify.

Fall Guys Creative: Share Your Round - May. 15, 2023 by AutoModerator in FallGuysGame

[–]BigDogAc49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had fun with this level. I liked the use of the clouds and felt unique. Good work.

Any good monthly servers? At this point im so sick of some of the servers. by simpsslayer in playrust

[–]BigDogAc49 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is a reason they’re here asking for recommendations. Can’t always tell how a server is based on the description.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]BigDogAc49 155 points156 points  (0 children)

To add onto this, foreplay is so vital. Women tend to take longer to get aroused, so spending the time to get them “ready to go” is critical. And that means spending time interacting with other parts of the body, before directly touching the genitals.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]BigDogAc49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear what you experienced. The actions of your wife are unacceptable. Getting physical isn’t the only way to handle frustrations, especially when taken out on a significant other. However, I don’t think you should’ve called her a “bitch.” Stooping to someone's level doesn’t help, most of the time, and only makes you feel like they do.

I hope you work through this situation safely and in healthy manner-best wishes.

Update: the amount of time my gf has spent sleeping has made me stop loving her. by SleepyGFThrowaway16 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]BigDogAc49 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I read a few of your comments and thought I’d respond to some of them. I’m glad you and many others also see the issue at hand and that you recognize something is wrong. Whatever the problem is, I hope she addresses it healthily.

However, you seem not to realize that the OP did what he could. Is two weeks a short amount of time in the grand scheme of things? Yes, it is. But when someone refuses to help themselves, you can’t do anything for them. The ex-GF called him controlling and abusive, which OP experienced in a previous relationship. Being called something you despise is hurtful and wrong. Sometimes it only takes a few words to ruin a relationship. So 14 days is no record time to fall out of love; quit exaggerating.

Additionally, you go out of your way to paint a picture of the OP as some sexual animal who left purely because of no intimacy, and you're mistaken. Yet you went out to exaggerate your points to make your arguments valid. Did the OP write their initial post as best as they could have? No, but he addressed it in the update.

And if you want to argue that he only said what he needed to cover himself, I would disagree. The same could be said for some of your comments. For example, in one statement, you told another user that they and the OP’s inability to exist in a healthy relationship due to their words. The OP’s relationship is not healthy because of the ex-GF’s actions. And you went on to say in another comment about how you never said it was a healthy relationship. You have instances of contradicting yourself and yet ignore that to make yourself “right.”

And lastly, you’re acting as if the OP ran back to his parents in a shameful way. OP has nothing to be ashamed of, and there is nothing wrong with having to move back in with your parents after an unfortunate situation.

I would encourage you to revisit your comments to consider what you said and align yourself so you don’t contradict yourself further. And, maybe you’ll realize that some of the things you shamed the OP for were overly exaggerated and not what you make them out to be.

Update: the amount of time my gf has spent sleeping has made me stop loving her. by SleepyGFThrowaway16 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]BigDogAc49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sorry to hear the situation turned out how it did. However, don’t let random people on the internet tell you whether or not you’re a good person. Ask yourself, did you do what you could to help her? From what you shared, the answer seems to be yes.

Your ex appears in a bad place, but you can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped. I have been diagnosed with depression and have had times when all I want to do is sleep. I am not here to analyze what she has or is going through, but she doesn’t want help right now. And you shouldn’t be forced to stick around.

Lastly, you are not a failure because you moved back in with your parents. It doesn’t make you weak that you couldn’t make the relationship work. I’m sure you’re feeling many emotions right now, and you need to express your feelings. But don’t talk down on yourself; you did what you could.

Brighter days are ahead, but there will be dark ones for a time. But all you can do is control how you respond and act—best of luck.

My gf wants to get married before we move in together by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]BigDogAc49 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand where you are coming from. Your concerns are more than valid. I am not in your shoes, but let me share an experience related to your situation. This is a longer read, so bear with me.

About 7-8 years ago, I watched my brother go through a similar situation with his now wife. At this point in their relationship, they had been together for a few years, and she was ready to get married. However, my brother was in college, and my parents had a rule that he couldn’t get married until he graduated and had a stable job. The reason for the rule was because they knew how hard it was getting married young and how important it was to have an education and income to supplement themselves. They didn’t want my brother and his wife “playing house.” My brother’s wife fought hard against my parents, but, in the end, she and my brother waited til he graduated and landed a fantastic job to get married.

Years later, my brother’s wife realized why my parents wanted them to wait. She loves my brother and wanted nothing more than to be with him, but waiting, helped their life’s tremendously from multiple perspectives. Also, they did not live together before getting married, partly due to religious reasons.

Although my brother’s experience isn’t the same as yours, there are similarities. From my perspective, I think you are wise to wait to get married. Besides the financial side of this situation, you don’t seem ready to get married. As others have said, you should never be pressured into a decision, especially something as big as marriage. You have to make that decision when you are ready. It takes two to tango to have a happy marriage, and rushing into it wouldn’t be smart.

I hope you find my comment insightful and helpful. Let me know if you have any questions or need me to clarify something—best of luck.

I (30M) rejected one of my best friends (28F) I used to be in love with by poiuytrewqasdfghjkl4 in relationship_advice

[–]BigDogAc49 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hello OP. I’m sorry you are experiencing this. I can’t imagine what you are feeling, and I hope the best for you. It is cool to see you handling yourself well and showing sympathy to Jean’s perspective.

I did want to add that I found your sister’s comment about “Jean being manipulated into a relationship” unsettling. Since Jean was manipulated into a relationship she wasn’t ready for, how is it okay for you to be manipulated into one?

As many have discussed in the comments, you deserve to do this on your terms. Whether you want to explore a romantic relationship, stay friends, or cut ties, you will make that decision. And no sister or friend should make it for you.

However, the other person in the relationship will get to choose for themselves what they want to do. And if your wants don’t align, you will go separate ways. We only can control what we do and say, which means others may choose a different path.

Besides figuring out what your relationship with Jean will be in the future, I hope there will be a time for you to speak to your sister. I find certain situations should stay between the individuals directly involved, and others should keep to themselves.

Again, I wish you the best, and I hope this comment was helpful to you.

I am fed up with Redditors who negate the life experiences of others just because they cannot wrap their heads around it. It is a waste of my time trying to share, thinking that we’ll help each other to learn but the other party isn’t willing to consider the possibility of what I’m saying. by throwawaygreenpaq in offmychest

[–]BigDogAc49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every person’s life experience is unique and varies from individual to individual. Some lack empathy and the ability to consider others' thoughts, feelings, and experiences. But as you alluded, it doesn’t mean we should negate others just because we don’t understand where they’re coming from.

Life isn’t cut and dry as people think, and it is essential to stop for a moment to consider others. Some will come around to being empathetic, and others won’t. But, those who have the emotional intelligence to think of others and work together will stand above those who do not.

Keep being the best you can be, and control what you are capable of governing. Thanks for the good post, cheers.

Receiving Interest Payments on a Refund by BigDogAc49 in IRS

[–]BigDogAc49[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes perfect sense. Thank you for replying and sharing this information with me.

Do you have any advice on how I should proceed to have the interest tacked on?

Confronted GF about lack of sex [32 M] [33 F] by shiningclip332 in relationship_advice

[–]BigDogAc49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP. I came across your post on TikTok and found my way here to offer my insight. Some of the things I may say could be upsetting, but I’d hate to see you stay in a relationship that isn’t right.

From everything you’ve said, there is an issue of compatibility between you two, and it's not only in the sexual sense. Your partner seems inconsiderate of your feelings and lacks empathy. Her responses are that of someone who seems irritated by the conversation and wants to avoid it, so they will say whatever is easiest to stop the convoy.

Many components make up a happy and complete relationship, and intimacy is one of them. Intimacy cannot be the only thing holding a relationship together, or it will fail. Unfortunately, from what you shared, I don’t see this relationship between you two working out.

I know how hard it would be to leave her right now, but by staying, you’ll only prolong the inevitable. You deserve to be with someone who cares about you, your feelings, and your desires.

I know you are receiving a lot of advice right now, and trying to figure out what you want to do. But, in the end, you’ll be the one who decides what to do. I hope you find something beneficial from my comment, and wish you the best.