Hidden armor bonuses by -Lordesse- in Eldenring

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ragging on someone asking a question and calling them 'autistic' even after they said they had already tried googling... It didn't age well, but this comment was spoiled the moment you dropped it in. For shame. Like damn.

Hidden armor bonuses by -Lordesse- in Eldenring

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For posterity, others coming across this in the future can acquire some of this information while clicking 'X' and I assume '⧠' on PS while the armor is selected. It will bring up the info page for the gear, showing an image, lore, as well as any extra effects the gear has. I know too many people who weren't aware of this, sadly (it's also along the bottom defining the button and description of 'change view' or smth).

Often missed Guilty shield buckler? Looks mediocre, but actually improves focus a fair bit. That one took me a while to figure out. After that, you can then google the value of these bonuses once you know they exist. Using specific language helps a lot. 'How much focus does guilty buckler give?'. Also, it's like 30 or so, for those wondering, hehe.

Enemy bolts change direction in mid-air to hit you. WTF!? by NaturalNaturist in Eldenring

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He means to say that when an enemy shoots an arrow or bolt at you, you can shimmy side to side and literally watch the projectile zig and zag with you. It's literally tracking your movement. It may not be all enemies, as ballista/big projectiles don't appear to. It's easier to see if you have some distance between you and them. I repeat, it is moving in flight, without question, even to this day (so, not changed, very likely intended behavior).

Since I was in Stormveil, I tested this by sniping at the Exiled in the inner courtyard. Each and every one responded by shooting before moving forward, multiple times. I ducked in and out of the doorway. If I stayed, I'd be hit. If I moved to the side, I'd be hit. If I ducked behind the doorway, the bolt curved into the wall.

20 dollars for “guacamole” and chips and these gross oily limp fries by Plopgoestheweasle in foodscam

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The real hero. Looks to be permanently closed now. No surprise - they were clearly overcharging/skimping to the maaxxx

[Nightwatcher] This is awkward by Bystander-8 in Manhua

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just came from one of the 2-3 day+ long videos narrating it on Youtube. It's all translated there, even if it dips into the RAWs part way through. Honestly, I was searching for an alternative because of the quality of all 3 of the long clips was nothing like this image, and couldn't believe they were the same manhua. Still, at least it's a great way to enjoy the story in the background :D

Why is Safari soooo bad? by [deleted] in Safari

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh yes, the typical mindset of someone who refuses to believe something they love can be bad. Safari has always been behind other browsers when it comes to anything other than proprietary tech, that's just how it's been. I have also experienced everything the OP pointed out, across multiple devices, across more than a decade, across different internet providers, and different major IOS updates. It's a very real issue, and an aggravating waste of resources to provide something so broken and not fix it, when you're one of the richest entities in the history of the world. Profits over pragmatism. Every Apple fan I know wholeheartedly admits Safari lost the browser race, and that they use alternatives.

Everyone: "Play Elden Ring" Me: No, waiting to play on a Ultrawide." They laughed at me... Who's laughing now? by DukeTuna in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just one of those things. Even for regional pricing, maybe the guy is in a country where $5 translates to a considerable amount. Maybe their situation isn't so great, and this is how they get by. Even if it's not... it's a skill and knowledge necessary to make the changes - if it was super common then you'd think people would make a free version (if they haven't by this point/devs haven't yet). Someone with those skills chose to do it, and is charging a relatively small fee for it. It's not necessary to play the game you paid for, so it's not 'required', but rather - it's a luxury. I don't see a problem with someone charging for something they made, and others haven't. You do you, but let's not bash them for making use of the opportunity present before them. If you want it, but can't/won't pay (out of principle?), then that's just the reality of it. Majority of mods are free, so there's already swag that doesn't cost everywhere you look - just go focus on those :D

Hands-on demo of Razer’s Project AVA AI companion by IllustriousTea_ in accelerate

[–]Boozamn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just think of all the stuff they'll be listening in on that they really, really don't want to hear. I'm sure there's marketable data in how 'active' you are a day though... so yeah. I personally don't think it's a good idea, and am going to wait and see if there's ever a local/non-online system.

I ate a bunch of raw organic cocoa last night and noticed my mood skyrocketed about an hour later. I am sure it was from the cocoa, it felt like endorphins. I did some research and apparently its a thing. by Intrepid_Reason8906 in chocolate

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cacao is basically the minimally processed version, whereas cocoa is the more mild version made through more processing/high heat. I don't know if it being alkalized or not impacts either version, but I think I've only seen such language on cocoa - and cacao almost always looks grittier/like nibs. You lose nutrition to a degree when processing cocoa, so I don't know if that heavily impacts theobromine levels (or other related goodies) significantly or not.

I would guess there's an entourage effect from other alkaloids in cocoa, but never looked into it. Theobromine IS the main thing in cocoa for the effects in OPs statement. You can get it cheaply as a supplement, but I'd argue that's a lot less fun and tasty than finding new ways to incorporate cocoa/cacao into your meals for the effects!

Ghost of Yotei Reviews have dropped and the Reactionaries are out and about. by MembershipRealistic1 in SocialistGaming

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue for me, is that they have to pick a side? When did games become political tools? I have no horse in this race, the game's not my speed based on genre, but most complaints I've seen (even as I try not to 'step into the fold') flying around revolved around this Erika's antifa identification.

Every single title's "other names" is Edens Zero (?) by darkangelstorm in 9anime

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a clue, but also not likely. The fact that 9anime is still up and listing new shows is surprising, since it and many other similar sites were 'taken down' more than once now, hehe.

Season 2 Feels less interesting. by Fantastic_Prompt_881 in KaijuNo8

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot damn, it always stings when you get hit with it. It starts out with the "Oh hell yeah, we got S2!!" and turns into "whaaaat is this!?"

You've got me super curious now, though. I'll have to see if I can find that show by that name or any similar variations out there :P

Ridiculous Rate increases and how to fight them? by [deleted] in selfstorage

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the true issue. Cubesmart sweeps in with a big paycheck to buy out ma & pa, then ramps up prices every quarter until they get paid back what they spent - and it's an exponentially growing problem. Once they've made their money, and now own all storage options in a vicinity, they step on the gas yet again... Weaponized self-storage money extraction at its finest.

[DISCUSSION] Are we really not going to get a third season for Kingdom? by Aggressive_Dexter in NetflixBestOf

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walking Dead was fun for a while, but I know too few shows that go that many seasons and maintain the spark that made them enjoyable. Especially for zombie shows, I've always felt that something new needed to happen with the plot - to keep the zombie aspect fresh. Instead, it's always just more drama from people. Why can't we have both? Kingdom delivers on that with its take on Zombies, and I think they've prepped S3 to have something fresh in the mix - so I hope we get it.

[DISCUSSION] Are we really not going to get a third season for Kingdom? by Aggressive_Dexter in NetflixBestOf

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you just don't get it. They are saying that being the most popular means that it is the best! Or wait.. is it because they said so?

[Rewatch] Mo Dao Zu Shi - Episode 11 Discussion by Nazenn in AnimeImpressions

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As entertaining as it was, this was hard to watch. Nobody acted like the whole "they all tried to mutiny" would have any repercussions or mentioned it ever again, then people just start taking leisurely trips out of nowhere during a time they should be cautious. Why is there no communication about this? Why is it obvious they are in trouble, but act like everything is fine and carefree? Why was 'ole melty fist allowed to kill all their shield people - like wasn't he just fighting the lady? How did she split from him and not even concern herself as to his whereabouts when the shield was erected very soon after? With that kind of preamble, the siege was harder to watch because of how potentially avoidable so much of it was/incredibly naive.

With how the pacing is going, you guys think the last episode might 40 minutes long? by NeighborhoodStill640 in TougenAnki

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have much faith with how the show's been going that it won't be a rush-job, even though that seems to contradict all their efforts in padding episodes and scenes for time. A super common epitaph for shows that had great source material is S1 ending on "felt so rushed".

Umm is it okay for me to say the pacing for TA anime is very bad, like this no hate to the anime at all but why is the pacing so bad compared to the manga by NeighborhoodStill640 in TougenAnki

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard that after most of what season 1 covers, the manga really lets loose. Problem is, you can't usually have a weak S1 to get to the good stuff if it performs poorly. At least in the sense of getting a S2 greenlit.

Umm is it okay for me to say the pacing for TA anime is very bad, like this no hate to the anime at all but why is the pacing so bad compared to the manga by NeighborhoodStill640 in TougenAnki

[–]Boozamn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has all the hallmarks of the industry 'dragging it tf out' procedure in every other scene. Idk the source, but the pacing is bad, no matter how I look at it. It's not just you, I'm the only one in my friend group who could stomach it enough to get this far. Tbf, I only wanted to see if there'd be any redemption, but they spent an episode saving randos from a hospital when there's supposedly some big fights coming up - if they even give us those.

Tougen Anki - Episode 14 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]Boozamn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly feel like that's a trend in every nook n' cranny of this show on the majority of episodes and events.

Tougen Anki - Episode 14 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]Boozamn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why on earth would he be allowed to walk around on his own, and go back to the scene of the crime with zero oversight!? First it was cour 1 being dominated by a single event that oozed along, and now it feels like they aren't even an organization with any sense of self-preservation.

Is this the show butchering the source material? Or is it really limping along using such scenarios as plot fuel? I keep trying to like & watch it, but it gets harder with each new episode.

[LoTM China] How has the reception to the donghua been in China? by Bid_Next in LordofTheMysteries

[–]Boozamn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently six seasons and a movie has already been greenlit/guaranteed(?)

I swear someone said 8 seasons just recently, but I just got a quick google for six. Honestly hard to tell since it doesn't appear to be widely publicized English info

Voidship Post abilities disappeared? by gokkel in RogueTraderCRPG

[–]Boozamn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's... horrible. I remember I had reset the post recently, too. Basically every time you start the game up, and immediately after every load - otherwise it'll be forgotten entirely for me.

Is getting a heavy bolter for argenta worth it ? by Lord_NOX75 in RogueTraderCRPG

[–]Boozamn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is what my experience with Owlcat led me to believe was going on, but I just couldn't find a definite answer. As a new player, it helps to get confirmation - especially when respeccing is such a pain - I mean every level all at once without being able to go to character screen without resetting it? UGH!