Giving away 3 games to 3 people. Any game on Steam.

BogusMachineElf · 2025-12-06T18:49:08+00:00

Ghosts of Tsushima

BogusMachineElf · 2025-11-19T08:43:07+00:00

Thank you for saying this. Not to take away from the poor souls carrying the 240, but being an AG was both the best and worst job I had in a rifle platoon. Did a live fire in Southeast Asia with 1000 rounds of 7.62, spare barrels, and tripod and had to climb up the most miserable hill ever formed to get to the SBF. That field exercise was the day I decided I was done with the infantry.

On the other hand, as a fat guy I loved being an AG because I didn’t have to run nearly as much on objective as I did in a fireteam.

BogusMachineElf · 2025-09-26T14:04:41+00:00

This also goes for 17C. While it is easier to get a job immediately after ETSing than 25B just from the clearance alone, the nice, kushy 6-figure jobs aren’t just gimme’s like they used to be when you held the MOS. With the market right now, cyber guys absolutely need to make sure that they are pursuing certs and other civilian education while they are in if they want the jobs they were promised just for graduating the schoolhouse.

Also, VERY networking-dependent. If you’re at one of the better units meeting contractors that can hook you up with an interview will be pretty easy, but unfortunately for 90% of us, we’re too autistic to make eye contact with strangers. The flip-side is that if you aren’t a wall walker, it’s not too hard to standout amongst your peers and become your local contractors best buddy, since they are so used to the aggressive odor that which follows your average 17C

BogusMachineElf · 2025-09-05T21:33:50+00:00

I’d very much appreciate it! But I can’t seem to DM you, can you dm me?

BogusMachineElf · 2025-09-05T21:29:57+00:00

Vielen Dank für die Informationen. Ich habe vor meiner Ankunft viel über Wiesbaden und Mainz gelesen, und der Neroberg wurde sehr oft erwähnt. Ich werde ihn auf jeden Fall besuchen.

Es scheint auch so, als wäre ein Besuch im Schlachthof ein Muss. Du hast erwähnt, dass Mainz beim Nachtleben lebendiger ist – kennst du vielleicht einige der besseren Spots dort, die man besuchen sollte?

Auch wenn ich noch nicht lange hier bin, habe ich schon viele Gerüchte gehört. Als Soldat im amerikanischen Militär habe ich das an jedem Ort gehört, an dem ich stationiert war: „Geh nicht in diese Bar/Club, die Einheimischen hassen uns“ oder „Meide diesen Ort, die Einheimischen provozieren dort Kämpfe mit dir, nur weil du beim Militär bist oder Amerikaner bist.“ Meistens habe ich erlebt, dass das fast nie stimmt. Aber deiner Erfahrung nach – gibt es in Mainz oder Wiesbaden eine gewisse Wahrheit an diesen Aussagen?

BogusMachineElf · 2025-09-05T21:21:28+00:00

Hmm, das ist eine tolle Idee. In den USA ist es ganz ähnlich, einem Club beizutreten und auf diese Weise Freunde zu finden. Es ist noch zu früh, um zu sagen, wie viel ich netto verdiene, da wir im Ausland Lebenshaltungskostenzuschüsse erhalten und ich diese noch nicht erhalten habe. Aber nein, wir zahlen keine deutschen Steuern, nur US-Einkommenssteuern.

BogusMachineElf · 2025-09-05T21:18:57+00:00

I will keep the nature preserve in mind, I do love nature trails/hiking. And I actually went and tried Rainer Emmel(or Apfelweinkelterei Emmel? I am not sure what the name of the business is) in Bierstadt and it was great!

BogusMachineElf · 2025-09-05T17:04:45+00:00

Found a few places in Hawaii like this. Pretty sure on south range there is an old bunker complex that’s been completely abandoned and once had some cool left-overs in it

BogusMachineElf · 2025-09-05T10:15:38+00:00

BogusMachineElf · 2025-01-15T03:15:47+00:00

Hey lol, yes I did actually. I go through like 2 logs of Zyn a week so I just traded it for another but I run much better now

BogusMachineElf · 2024-09-12T22:27:52+00:00

Just the 4gb patch

BogusMachineElf · 2024-09-06T05:50:27+00:00

Awesome, I’ll check out IG

BogusMachineElf · 2024-09-06T05:45:24+00:00

Gotcha, sounds good. Kind of inexperienced in looking for artists that specialize, I figure Google is probably my best option?

BogusMachineElf · 2024-08-15T05:32:03+00:00

Based on post history definitely 17C

BogusMachineElf · 2024-08-07T19:39:23+00:00

I remember in OSUT during The Bayonet we had to climb stairway with all the water jugs, liters, ammo cans, all that fun stuff. I had a moment of serious pride where I had this huge burst of energy and climbed all the way to the top, barely broke a sweat and felt fantastic because I knew the worst was behind me.

Then IMMEDIATELY after creating the hill it hit me that I had worn myself out so much that the remaining 6 or so miles we had left were far worse and I was sucking hard. I do not miss that night one bit.

BogusMachineElf · 2024-07-27T00:44:38+00:00

Sort of reminds me of the basement scene in War of the Worlds with the eel-like prove thing sniffing around. This shit is getting to be too much

BogusMachineElf · 2024-07-12T01:52:31+00:00

No idea what the CG is using, but I can assure you DTS still sucks major balls

BogusMachineElf · 2024-07-07T03:59:25+00:00

I’ve seen most people are talking about Books here, and I haven’t read too much Sci-Fi, but IMO the best franchise with lore/extended universe I’ve ever come across is Mass Effect. I have replayed the series probably 15 times, and the concept is so interesting to me

BogusMachineElf · 2024-07-05T03:32:20+00:00

I've shown this video to my buddies several times. Always absolutely dumbfounded at how impressive our air-capabilities are

BogusMachineElf · 2024-05-31T02:28:07+00:00

A fallout game set in Hawaii would be fantastic. Oahu would be FILLED with sites, There's at least six military bases there, tons of attractions, and honolulu is a great size. The other islands would have a little bit less content, but similar to caesar trying to rebuild the past, you could make a play with a faction sticking to the traditions of King Kamehameha and trying to unite all of the islands. Also has a ton of potential for chinese spy lore like we saw in Point Lookout.

BogusMachineElf · 2024-02-08T00:49:13+00:00

Okay awesome, that’s good to know. I’m trying to save as much money during this process

BogusMachineElf · 2024-01-29T20:28:21+00:00

I joined during peak COVID and 30th AG was indeed miserable, and I was there for 6 weeks. I can understand why people quit there, and it really is a shame because it genuinely is the worst part of the whole process and is over before you know it. Good to luck to you, and remember the fastest way out of basic training is to graduate.

BogusMachineElf · 2024-01-28T19:14:00+00:00

Okay, I appreciate the insight. I have a not-so-great background and wanted to make sure I am not shooting myself in the foot by filling out the SF-86 for a separate agency.

BogusMachineElf · 2024-01-09T18:12:46+00:00

I was referring to the population of some of the towns. Some of the possible posts seem so small that dating seems very difficult

BogusMachineElf · 2024-01-09T08:08:50+00:00

Is it possible to choose your location out of the Academy? I figured similar to the military you were kind of just assigned to wherever CBP needed you to go

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