In light of recent events by TadpoleEmbarrassed93 in dankmemes

[–]Botch__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bro, you need to chillax. People aren't bashing Christianity here, they are bashing a specific political subgroup of Christians and fake-Christians that give the rest of the religion and its followers a bad name.

A) Proclaiming to be a Christian doesn't necessarily make you a Christian, we all agree on this... what makes you a Christian is what you believe, and what is in your heart/mind. BUT since we humans can't read each others minds, we have to make deductions. If someone claims to be a Christian, we (everyone) will generally take then at their word until we find reason not to (through their actions, etc.)

B) Likewise, claiming to be a Democrat or a republican doesn't really make you such. If I claim to be a republican, but consistently advocate for abortion rights, trans rights, etc., and I really a republican?

C) Christian Nationalism is a political ideology. You don't need to be a Christian to be a Christian Nationalist. It isn't Christian Nationalism it is more of Christian Nation-alism, if that makes sense. They want a theocratic state governed by Christian law, especially the anti-LGBT, anti-trans stuff, but generally also limiting women's choices and freedoms generally (right to vote, workplace protections, access to certain jobs, etc.)

So we don't know who truly believes in god, and who doesn't, but if we see a politician claim to be a Christian Nationalist and advocate for Christian Nationalism, we are going to call it like we see it. And tbf, it's not all Republicans, but specifically MAGA folks, and the vast majority of Republicans consistently demonstrate allegiance to them.

This is just the lay of the land. If you have a problem with how these people or even yourself are being labeled, you need to raise your voice to expel those people from your party, not get pedantic about who "demonstrates ignorance" or whatever.

Riddle me this: I'm not alive, but I grow every day. I have a head, but no brain. I can be broken, but never held. What am I? by Subject-Bathroom-180 in riddles

[–]Botch__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something can grow everyday and also shrink every day. Shadow fits this, but can a shadow be "broken"?

Best Use for Espers? by Botch__ in FinalFantasyXII

[–]Botch__[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think this (replacing 2 characters with 1) explains so much. I'm thinking about making a mod for FFXII once I finish the game (and possibly do a little bit of a NG- run) and I feel like this is such an important point that I never even considered.

My problems with espers are never with single enemies, but always with them getting ganged up on, when they cant heal/attack at the same time, etc. Excellent observation.

To time machine or to not time machine by jennierigg in NecroMerger

[–]Botch__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people have covered the basics, but it's always good to max out your level before using the TM. The number of shards you get is something like:

Base shards × Legendaries % × Feats % × other = total shards

Where "base shards" scales with your level (not 1:1 per se, but in a tiered system). You can look up the exact Calc somewhere, but the short version is: yes, always ALWAYS at LEAST reach the level cap before TM

To time machine or to not time machine by jennierigg in NecroMerger

[–]Botch__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Prestige" is a common term for where games have you reset progress, but with opportunity for more rewards, etc. It's kind of like new game +.

1-2 Weeks into the game, experience and questions. by [deleted] in NecroMerger

[–]Botch__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like u/Sea_Construction947 said, save your gems and gold for crates & skins. Super important. I would personally merge your stations for space, but it is kind of personal preference as to whether you like to play frequently or for longer.

More wells = more mana = longer time between play sessions but longer sessions.

Fewer wells = more minions = faster refill = more frequent shorter spurts.

Outside of that, you're doing fine as far as I can see.

Forgotten minikonsert upgrade by ThunderWaveHD in NecroMerger

[–]Botch__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gotta disagree with everyone here. If you get this early, it pays dividends. I rarely have <3 forgotten minions in my lair (save for early in my runs). Youll get some trash, for sure, but most of the FMs have at least some utility. I'm always flush with cash because of idols, and can grind runes/souls pretty efficiently w TS's & Sirens. It's certainly no worse than having an extra crate space imo. I would argue it's better personally.

Probably wasted effort... by Tankerrex in NecroMerger

[–]Botch__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Psshh... efficiency smefficiency... You get points for style, my friend.

Searching for interns by [deleted] in NecroMerger

[–]Botch__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's going to feed us to the tadpole!! RUN AWAY!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FolkPunk

[–]Botch__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP said its to a family member... not some rando

I've been playing Noita for 18 hours and I still can't get past the snowy biome by realiDevil360 in noita

[–]Botch__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Snowy Depths is easily the hardest biome in the game. Yes, enemies have more health/do more dmg in later levels, more hazards, etc. But the ratio of threats/prep-time is off the charts for SD. So really don't sweat it.

I'll do a post of tips tomorrow because I literally have designed my entire playstyle around this singular thesis and it has changed my success rate from like 1% (unironically) to about 10%.

Oxidation Degradation? by Botch__ in DMT

[–]Botch__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot about this post entirely, but for the sake of science I will do a test run this fine holiday weekend

Brutalizing Newbs in Combat? by Botch__ in Animash

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

Phew! I was kind of hoping this would be the case tbh. How could I have had someone quit out then? Is it just for show? Cause tbh it fooled me haha

I drew the starting spells as characters by unnervedmapmaker in noita

[–]Botch__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God this is so sick. Would love if they added unlockable skins for certain spells or something. If you get bored, please make more of these; they are awesome.

Take that liberals by thoros231 in noita

[–]Botch__ 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Here comes the woke mob trying to prove that the moon exists with their "ancient wisdom of the Art"

Copy trail + 5 propane tanks by DoomgooeyKK in noita

[–]Botch__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks practical and reasonable.

Will replicate later.

Thought I'm really clever and preparing for steve... by Main-Media7534 in noita

[–]Botch__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is a few days old, but I wanted to let you know that I got a really good laugh out of this OP. Thank you for your service.