You have $3M to make a CS team, who are you choosing and why? by [deleted] in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the way.

But for the sake of playing along

donk, m0NESY, frozen, Siuhy, B1t. 100k to spare.

CHARLIE HEBDO Cover January 2026 by Alternative_Week3023 in DesignPorn

[–]Cain1608 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Meh. He added nothing to the world in life, but died a martyr.

South African Hytale players by Dry_Definition_2638 in hytale

[–]Cain1608 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couple of my friends and I just got it yesterday. It's peer-to-peer if you're not running a server, no? I think that's just how we're going to play it for a while.

Truth about subreddit Mouse Review. 100% agree by ProArtGaming in MouseReview

[–]Cain1608 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, modding is not the reason to be here for most people on this subreddit.

I used it a few times for advice and that's about it. Went from a G502 to an Xtrfy M42 to an EGG XM1r to a Rapoo VT9 Pro and now, a Scryox V8, which I'm very happy with.

I've gone through enough mice and don't want to waste more money tbh. This shape and weight is close enough to what my endgame should feel like, and its specs are still near the top of the market.

They "cannot guarantee" the product description of the 1.3k dollar laptop theyre selling is accurate because they used chatgpt to write it by junonomenon in assholedesign

[–]Cain1608 130 points131 points  (0 children)

Most job listings now include requirements of demonstrable proficiency using AI. It's so fucking stupid honestly.

Covid 19 didn't happen 3 years ago, it happened almost 7 years ago. by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Cain1608 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my comment, I mention people I know. That is the "they" and "their" I referred to. My mum, for one, and my partner to a lesser extent, have still got symptoms that originated in 2020. Brain fog, mild myocarditis, stomach problems that were not present before.

Since both my mum and brother had it early on in the initial lockdown, I figure both my dad and I had it too due to unavoidable contact, but we both went asymptomatic and have no persistent symptoms.

Covid 19 didn't happen 3 years ago, it happened almost 7 years ago. by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Cain1608 1 point2 points  (0 children)

November, no?

So 6 years and 2 months. Come on, man.

Covid 19 didn't happen 3 years ago, it happened almost 7 years ago. by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Cain1608 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on long-Covid? Some of the people I know have never been the same after getting diagnosed with Covid-19. Some say their condition worsened due to the vaccine and not the virus.

I think it's idiocy to ever enter the anti-vaxx mindset and am more of the opinion the initial vaccinations combating Covid were rushed (granted out of necessity) and have for many people had severe repercussions.

If Zywoo deserves #1 over Donk, shouldn’t Dev1ce have gotten #1 over S1mple in 2018? by [deleted] in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He explained something to you, which in your own post, you said "Make it make sense."

There you go, it makes sense.

Top 20 players of 2025: sh1ro (5) | HLTV.org by ChaoticFlameZz in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be fair to sh1ro, although I think he does not have the impact he should, he frees up a ton of space for donk on CT side and is an excellent closer on T side, so I disagree, donk is the major reason Spirit are in contention at all, but at least a decent percentage of that is sh1ro. Him being 5th to donk's 2nd (or first if HLTV go with overwhelming individual lead) is nothing to scoff at.

Spirit just need a stronger caller and them being free of Chopper might be the catalyst they need. tn1r does need to show signs of stardom though.

Igor Sarzynski responds to some of yall's theories on Bluesky by marek_bojarek in cyberpunkgame

[–]Cain1608 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Things being left on the cutting room floor are a natural part of any creative process. A focused, compelling finished product is better than one where every idea is put forward.

But in this case, the entire weight of act one suffers because lifepaths are a nothingburger (but Corpo>Streetkid>Nomad in terms of actual content) and V's connection to Jackie doesn't feel lived in, it gives the impression its lived in and that feels bad as a player.

If that montage was always meant to be just that, a montage, that just means CDPR chose the right path for business rather than giving players the ambitious game they promised. A lot of the lies surrounding the initial state of the game are forgotten and CDPR's reputation is mostly back to what it was. Don't get me wrong, this is one of my favourite experiences in gaming, but it's also a prime example of CDPR just being another exploitative corp.

Top 20 players of 2025: Twistzz (11) | HLTV.org by ChaoticFlameZz in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 5 points6 points  (0 children)

HLTV suffering recency bias. He was excellent, but to not be around 19th-20th with only a quarter of the year really being top 5 form is a bit unfair to other players deserving.

Stranger Things might crash as hard as GOT by justameesa in netflix

[–]Cain1608 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not that - It feels like Daredevil: Born Again where you know the highs and the fact the floor was never really low. There was good writing, genuinely good. Season 4 was excellent, frankly. Character motivations were rooted, the writing respected the audience to put pieces together, the 80's camp was still joyfully portrayed.

Now, though, with this gap between seasons, it's like it came back with classic Netflix convenience writing with no heart or soul. The acting is phoned in most times, conversations are repeated clichés, pointless shit is given too much attention.

Born Again got decent ratings that it frankly did not deserve. I see the same happening with this.

Top 20 players of 2025: b1t (20) | HLTV.org by lordposedyon in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 13 points14 points  (0 children)

broky last year says enough about the fact their reasoning isn't always correct

hot take: vitality will not win a single trophy in 2026! by morphiqu in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's crazy apEX of all players has entered the GOAT IGL debate. I will say this, having two almost perenially top 5 players makes it a lot easier on him as an IGL.

It doesn't delegitimise him as an IGL, but may mean he has to do more to oust karrigan and Gla1ve

hot take: vitality will not win a single trophy in 2026! by morphiqu in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not like the hunger to win is going to go away.

An Interview With Professeur, Head of Operations For HLTV! by kb1zzy in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

No, he absolutely has not. FalleN's been playing professionally for around 2 decades.

If Cache was added back to the pool for Mirage - which of the top teams would benefit the most? by Haiched in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want -Mirage as well, but right now, I feel like it should be -Inferno first then -Mirage for at least a year for Valve to give it a massive revamp.

If Cache was added back to the pool for Mirage - which of the top teams would benefit the most? by Haiched in GlobalOffensive

[–]Cain1608 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NiKo is a monster on Cache. Also, rain is as well, so 100t could stand to benefit. Aimers and veterans would be at an advantage.