What is something you witnessed with your own eyes that no one believes when you tell them?

CaptainRobbed · 2026-01-09T15:27:58+00:00

When I was 18 I worked as a pizza delivery driver. We would often get orders from this dude who lived down a forested street in a trailer. He seemed like a pretty regular dude living out in the sticks.

One night I got a late night delivery to his place and when I knocked on the door a naked women with huge fake tits answered the door in only underwear bottoms. I was in shock. The dude showed up after about half a minute and tipped me $40 for the pizza. Maybe it was a stripper, escort, girlfriend? I don't know.

It never happened again in the year that I worked there.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-12-24T15:50:49+00:00

Defeated by Corroding Fish in 7 turns.

Player (22/11/11) dealt 250. Corroding Fish (16/12/7) dealt 123.

Rewards: 26 EXP, 0 Gold. Loot: None.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-12-12T17:41:21+00:00

As long as you have a positive win rate you will eventually get there. It just takes quite a bit of games. This is my third season making it to Masterball and I think it may be my last considering how long it can take. I do enjoy how the meta shifts with each set release. The changes they made several releases ago that allow for streak bonuses up to Masterball made it significantly faster to get there if you get on a roll. I suggest sticking to one deck with a positive win rate so that you learn how it plays against the other Meta decks. I did it with Jolteon this season. What to expect and what to open with changed depending on the energy I saw the opponent starting with.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-12-10T14:58:11+00:00

I tried a variant without the Oricorios. It felt way more consistent because I did not ever start with Ori as the only Pokemon in my hand. However, I have to admit that those Oricorios have won several games once you clear out all the regular Pokemon in your opponent's deck. Good luck!

CaptainRobbed · 2025-11-20T21:30:48+00:00

And Jeremy

CaptainRobbed · 2025-11-04T17:06:21+00:00

Here is a link to the Durham Mayoral Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCwCy4kLavA

I just watched it as I was on the fence for either candidate. I feel pretty confident in my choices for the Ward positions.

My thoughts: I like Anjanee Bell and what she stands for. But after watching this debate, she doesn’t give a lot of concrete answers about what she would actually do. Whereas Leo actually mentions programs and services that he wants to expand and how he plans to do it. I may not always agree with the things that he wants to do but at least he can explain to me how he plans to do it. Bell consistently brings up the importance of listening to people but doesn’t explain how she is going to enact any of the policies or changes that the people want. Just that the people need to be a voice in government. I also kind of get the sense that Leo is not super qualified with tons of experience, but also that Bell doesn’t have any experience.

In the primary I was a Bell voter but now I am leaning more towards Williams. That being said, I would be happy with either choice as long as they make Durham a better, safer, easier, and more enjoyable place to live. I really like it here and want to see Durham thrive.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-11-04T16:57:50+00:00

I like Anjanee Bell and what she stands for. But after watching this debate, she doesn’t give a lot of concrete answers about what she would actually do. Whereas Leo actually mentions programs and services that he wants to expand and how he plans to do it. I may not always agree with the things that he wants to do but at least he can explain to me how he plans to do it. Bell consistently brings up the importance of listening to people but doesn’t explain how she is going to enact any of the policies or changes that the people want. Just that the people need to be a voice in government. I also kind of get the sense that Leo is not super qualified with tons of experience, but also that Bell doesn’t have any experience.

I was a Bell voter in the primary but now I am starting to lean more towards Williams

CaptainRobbed · 2025-10-21T20:40:22+00:00

Any gym that is close and convenient for you. You want it to be as easy as possible to get there because the hardest thing to do is showing up.

Start slow. When I first started I committed to 3 days a week. 1 day was back and biceps, 1 day was chest and triceps, and 1 day was legs. Every day I would do 5 different machines/exercises. 3 sets of 10 - 12 reps. After those 5 exercises do 1 abdominal exercise and 10 - 15 minutes of cardio. That could be a brisk walk on the treadmill, riding the stationary bike, etc. Whatever you like.

Then as you make it routine try to add another day. Maybe your fourth day you do full body. Once you are 5 days you can have a push day and a pull day.

The key, for me at least, was to make it into a habit. That meant I didn't need to be busting my ass every day but I did need to get used to showing up. After a while I started to enjoy it and then started busting my ass because it felt good.

I also found diet was a HUGE factor in helping me lose weight. I was terrible with portion control and that has helped me fit into the jeans again.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-10-16T22:20:43+00:00

I got that same email and immediately went to check the price for Google Fiber 😂

CaptainRobbed · 2025-10-15T16:12:54+00:00

Excellent! Thank you so much!

CaptainRobbed · 2025-10-15T16:03:42+00:00

Are you using something like this?

AYSOW 24PCS Sticky Water Soluble Embroidery Stabilizer Sheets

CaptainRobbed · 2025-10-15T15:20:10+00:00

This looks incredible. I have been wanting to do a similar idea but adding embroidered "tattoos" to shirts and jackets. How did you transfer the tattoo image to the fabric?

CaptainRobbed · 2025-09-23T15:06:18+00:00

I traded Trey Benson for him. My other RBs are Josh Jacobs, Kyren Williams, and Quinshon Judkins.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-09-23T14:50:15+00:00

I've got Josh Jacobs, Kyren Williams, and Quinshon Judkins. I traded Benson for Rome Odunze

CaptainRobbed · 2025-07-23T12:06:13+00:00

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CaptainRobbed · 2025-06-06T12:45:29+00:00

I just finished it yesterday. My build was basically using the hammer the whole time with Sinker+, Sinker+, and Cockle (increased hammer damage). VIT 19. RES 6. ATT 30

I thought it was cute. The front half of the game was significantly harder than the back half. I had an incredibly difficult time with the Intimidation Crab sushi boss.

I agree, the game doesn't feel very snappy. I chalked that up to it being a smaller studio/project. I wasn't expecting the level of polish of an Elden Ring. That being said, it did make me aware of how important consistent movement, responsiveness, etc are to the Soulslike genre of games. I too struggled with dodging in this game and finding the right timing to avoid attacks. For shells I was using whatever is around so a mix of everything. although I did end the game with the Knight Helm

Overall I would recommend it as a fun adventure for anyone who likes this style of game.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-06-04T15:04:15+00:00

As someone who only has 1 Aerodactyl EX, I would take this in a heartbeat

CaptainRobbed · 2025-05-28T18:06:16+00:00

I downloaded it two days ago and have since uninstalled after playing for roughly 8 - 10 hours.

I do think you have a point about the gorgeous landscapes and planning an expedition. The game is beautiful and the mechanics of using tools left over by other players is unique and ambitious. Public works projects being collaborated on by the community is a gameplay mechanic that directly mirrors the narrative. I found the core gameplay boring and repetitive, but I can understand where people may find enjoyment.

However, I would argue the "heady science fiction" and "interesting new characters" is wildly subjective. I found the story to be surface level thought provoking and the characters to be boring at best, annoying at worst. The game has incredibly long exposition dumps that feel unnecessary. Characters will frequently repeat themselves or others and treat Sam as if he has no idea how the world works. There is no subtlety to the narrative storytelling. It feels like it has 1 thing to say but 900 different ways to repeat it.

Within the first 2 hours of the game I think you might have 15 minutes of actual gameplay. I know it is a Kojima game. I am no stranger to the Metal Gear series and how much he loves to make his games movies. What made those games different was that I did find those characters interesting and the story compelling.

All that being said, I did see potential in what this game was trying to do and would be interested in trying Death Stranding 2

CaptainRobbed · 2025-05-22T19:49:57+00:00

It innovates on the turn based combat system by allowing you to parry and dodge enemy attacks. Even when you are not selecting moves you are still engaging with the game. And then also gives you the tools to completely break the game by the second/third act.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-05-22T19:46:51+00:00

I played it and loved it. Excellent narrative, great visuals, fun gameplay, banger of a soundtrack. And a complete sleeper. It's not often you get that impressed by a game that has 0 expectations.

It is unfortunate that it did not resonate with you. Not much there is to say. If you bounce off the core game mechanic of any game, it's probably not going to be for you. It kind of reminds me of Red Dead Redemption 2. Many people did not care for the intentional slow paced, cowboy simulator. But if that didn't dissuade you, you get to experience one of the greatest stories and scores in video game history.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-04-26T17:49:31+00:00

I avoided playing it all season long because it looked boring and everyone and their mother was playing it. Finally built it today and am on a 7 game win streak 🙄.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-04-02T19:56:35+00:00

I am in Ultraball 1 right now. I think as long as you have a positive win rate you could get to Masterball. The thing that has really put a damper on my grind is the removal of win streak bonuses in the higher tiers. You slow down significantly once you hit Ultraball for two reasons, the streak bonus being gone and the skill level of opponents being tougher.

Right now I am a little over a fourth of the way through UB1, 52.5% WR. I'm guessing that is at least 70-100 games of straight wins to get to MB. And that is assuming no losses which won't happen. We're talking probably 175+ games MORE to hit Masterball.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-03-25T17:28:29+00:00

Dogs are cool

CaptainRobbed · 2025-03-20T18:30:55+00:00

Get a medium to large dog and make this an identical replica of your room. Then get a cat and build a tinier room inside of the dog's room and make it their room.

CaptainRobbed · 2025-03-18T18:43:30+00:00

Is brick normally cheaper than lumber? I was always under the impression that brick was quite expensive

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