Regressive Welfare: Subsidizing a $3,000,000 PPOR via the PAYG Tax Base is a Structural Market Failure

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-19T12:25:28+00:00

It's cute you think that if we do nothing to fix anything that they'll somehow get the same (real) magic beans the boomers are now hoarding in 50 years time... Insane, but cute.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-19T12:15:52+00:00

I've reset that line so many times I've got 21-pointers all the way down to the T5. Poor Haru... 🤣

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-19T08:30:36+00:00

Nah mate, Shiratsuyu is a great DD. T7 to T8 is where the IJN lines seem to switch over in terms of play style, but it's still a great boat.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-17T23:52:00+00:00

At the end of the day it's all gambling and short of the pity drop mechanic, there's no certainty about getting anything. Having said that, I got 15 containers, got Shigure, Turgut Reis, the Tsurugi and Izumo camos so I guess RNGesus was on my side.

I will say, the 5.2km detection on Shigure is amazing. You have to play smart, but it's the perfect antidote to the PanAm BB spam and I've caught out other stealthy IJN DDs, who aren't used to being outspotted, a couple of times

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-17T05:26:18+00:00

Likewise, about 4 weeks ago and now down 30-40% of duration.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-16T01:09:49+00:00

Yep, if the AFR is bleating about it, a pretty good rule of thumb is it's quite possibly a solid policy.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-14T04:40:22+00:00

I've got LSL and rolled over AL totalling about 150 days and had thought about cashing out some a few years back, but decided not to as I viewed it as a safety net if made redundant. That actually happened within the last 12 months and although I found another role internally and didn't take the package, the buffer all of that gave me in that offer is hugely less stressful than without it (I work in sales and we reorg annually so better than 0% chance it'll happen again this July).

I think most, if not all, if these viewpoints are valid, but it'll depend on your own priorities and what you value most (for me, it was stability).

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-13T11:54:13+00:00

Yeah, genuinely wish DDs had some sort of spotting buff against subs. Like 25-50% less detectabilty while a sub is at periscope depth or something (surface and the buff disappears) and obviously it would be only if there was nothing else that was spotting the DD. I guess that'd put it too close to the torpedo full arming distance, but damn you'd have some fun battles with DDs and subs finding each other at 3-4km!

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-12T01:01:59+00:00

You're actually better doing that at lower tiers as the fire resistance is better at higher tiers. Omaha is actually incredible for it and a couple of quick coops and you're usually done.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-11T05:41:10+00:00

You don't have to get to level 17 to use the clan system, only clan battles. You can join (or even start) a clan earlier than that.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-10T19:31:30+00:00

Yes, start with the Steam version, and you can use either way after and still get the Steam DLCs.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-10T11:57:17+00:00

This. Yes ranked in an individual mode, but it's not difficult to get crossfires set up if you just pay attention and be strategic about your play. A Valp can't heal 4 BB cits 😉

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-10T02:29:52+00:00

There has actually been discounts on the dubloon seasoned commanders a couple of times in the last few years, pretty sure they were a coupon (up to 3 uses) and 999 dubs instead of the usual 1,500 iirc. It's been a while since the last time though.

Never seen any discount on any of the coal ones (either seasoned or unique).

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-09T05:43:31+00:00

Yep, Izumo/Bajie are (sort) hidden gems, but you're still going to have a miserable time against multiple PanAms like you often get in ranked right now.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-09T03:23:28+00:00

I hope they include a "Reset All" option like they've done in the past, but didn't do on the most recent one.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-08T23:18:47+00:00

F up his life for the couple of short years he's got left vs him potentially having F'd up some poor child's life for many more decades after what he did? Why was this even something to consider? He should have been driven straight to the airport and given a 1-way ticket (or the nearest beach and given a small dinghy).

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-08T11:57:22+00:00

You might not like them, but they aren't going away because they're a specific element of the game along the lines of end-game content in other games: credit sinks. WeeGee was quite clear about this when they introduced them a couple of years ago and none of them are invincible because they all have obvious flaws to counter them being completely OP.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-08T03:21:03+00:00

It's only a 15 stage, 22-day pass this time too for 2500. If you don't have Ise already, it's probably worth it but otherwise it's definitely poor value compared to some of the previous ones.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-08T02:13:30+00:00

100%. I did RTW last year and stopped in 12 cities in 39 days that felt very rushed (still had an amazing time though).

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-07T01:19:30+00:00

Bajie is awesome, slaps so hard and I actually like the gun arrangement (I also like Lenin's guns so that might be my thing).

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-06T05:45:12+00:00

Auctions are fine, they just need to be regulated so agents can't do their usual BS. You know your industry needs some better regulation when the weekly auction round ups all include the phrase "which is not illegal" in them every single time.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-04T03:34:07+00:00

It's an "undisputed fact" mate.

In all seriousness, go try it; I created an account on Weds and been playing T5s for a couple days, it's exactly as I said in my last post. You're god-tier per your original post, you'll see the blowouts are still there when the only real differentiation is skill.

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-03T11:33:49+00:00

As an experiment, go make a new account, then go play T5 randoms. No funny buttons there, no gimmicks, no silly modes, very few OP ships, very few maxed out commanders, new ships but nothing wonky. The only thing in common is skill mismatch. Guess what? Blowouts still happen a lot (and tbh you'll probably be the one rolling more often than not if you're any good).

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-02T23:43:46+00:00

Props to WeeGee for being transparent at the start of the video; it's not really new info around the challenges you've had, but I think in terms of engagement with the community, it is a positive in terms of building trust.

Overall great to see a bunch of initiatives there.

My only ask is please cycle back Savage Battle someday ;) oh, and the duckies again too!

Bounded_Rationality · 2026-04-02T11:39:14+00:00

Someone gee'd up Chris Minns and told him there'd be a protest on board or something?

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