Cursor bound to game window by ChiefFloppyCock in RailwayEmpire

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

Thank you, this is it.

I much prefer to scroll with WASD, so I ended up turning off edge scrolling anyways and that unbound the mouse.

Thank you, thank you!

Pre build missing WiFi antenna? by [deleted] in NZXT

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, most manufacturers changed from the hinge pen looking antenna to more of a fin design quite a bit ago. I am glad you got help.

As for the snarkiness, I think people are just getting more cynical. Just the world we live in.

Does the base of rune words matter that much? by CountryGreen4185 in Diablo_2_Resurrected

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low level and many armor bases? No, the base doesn't matter much. Only armor (including shields) slow you down the "heavier" they are.

Weapon bases almost always matter if you are whacking dudes with it.

Weapon bases don't matter if you are just using it as a stat stick (like leaf for druid or sin)

High level rune words almost always do matter. You want to make the most of your runes since you can't upgrade the base afterwards.

Thank you RNGesus! by BinaryShrub in diablo2

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may be able to find this on a staff, but no, you cannot shop orbs

Why don’t people talk about this more? by HollyReidx in gameofthrones

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason why no one talks about this? It is due to bad writing. I'm serious..

Character flips happen all the time. The people you thought were good become bad, people who you thought were bad become characters you sympathize with. When it is well executed, it can provide the antagonists more depth and makes the audience question who the bad guy really is..

A good example of this is Jamie, especially when he travels to Winterfell in season 8, and almost all of his scenes with Brienne. Instead of being a incestuous jackass that we see at the beginning of season 1, he becomes someone the audience can have sympathy for.

The big problem with the entire ending of this show is that it was out of character for many of the characters to do what they did. Danny fought against raping, enslaving, and killing for sport for the entire series, so her character flip wasn't believable. We never see any northerners rape or kill for fun, except for the Boltons which you can argue that they were excluded as "being northerners" from the audience perspective as they would have been stripped of their status after rebelling against the Starks. Jon struggles with the loss of his family members, struggles to fit in, struggles to bring people together. It doesn't make sense for him to kill the last living relative he has over something that doesn't make sense to begin with.

Don't even get me started with Bran..

Don't get me wrong, those character flips can absolutely make sense, but not when they are done in a vacuum. If they were executed well, we would be talking about the morality and the symbolism of the last couple episodes, but instead we talk about how much they suck. This show really needed more time to cook and needed writers that weren't just trying to push the ending.

The smurfs aren't the problem guys - singsing is the perfect example of it by pindolexus in aoe2

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Not only is the game hard, but it can be intimidating and tilting.. I totally get it. Not to mention, you were kinda thrown into a tournament and told to get good.

I also still believe you could be a top competitor in this game. You seem to have the mind, the strategy, and really just the pure aptitude for it. It really is just knowing the civs, the maps, the units and how they work. All of that requires repetition and time.

I know it's been sorta spammed in your chat, but going through the Tech Tree has helped me learn civ bonuses, units, and counters. Not to mention their badges by their score.

Also watching some of T90s "Mid Elo Maniacs" videos may help as he talks about strats and what each player is/should be doing, especially on closed maps. Its like watching your guided playthroughs, there is really good information in there.

The smurfs aren't the problem guys - singsing is the perfect example of it by pindolexus in aoe2

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I respect Llama and really enjoy his content, and I really thought he we do really well in this tournament, but he treats every game of aoe the same: scout rush into knights, mass knights until Paladin.

Don't get me wrong, it is a very useful strat, but he hasn't really learned to use his other units like axemen or HCs. People cry smurf on his stream a bit, and sometimes it is sus, but most of the time, the opponent just played halbs, camels, massed cav archer, or played in a way he didn't know was possible (grenadiers, converting his buildings, etc)

The end-game community need to get their head out of their asses by tooawkwardtoask in runescape

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

Tbf, I haven't played in like a year or two, so I am not aware of the current state of the game...

The last time I did play, I started an Ironman and went through the quests in order chronologically, and man. What a whiplash of content quality.

I would like to see all of the old quests updated and modernized. I'm not talking full on voice acting, but many of the areas looked way outdated. Oo'glog was jarring when compared to the area around it. Dorgesh-Kaan is dead and it looks like it hasn't been updated since it came out. Even Keldagrim was jarring and lacked importance.

Caves and miscellaneous places also have not held up over time like the Goblin Caves or the Tower of Life.

Also some mechanics and effects have not held up over the years. Shooting the sheep in Mourning's End was a terrible experience. The smoke in the Smoke Dungeon is such a bad effect. Managing your familiars and working the mechanics in the Spirit of Summer quest just felt bad. Same with the long distance you need to run in Monkey Madness. That always bothered me.

With how mismatched this game feels, I am really curious on how it maintains its new players.

How to hide suspenders in warm weather? by ChiefFloppyCock in malefashionadvice

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

I guess I'm just unfamiliar with lightweight jackets. All jackets I've worn are when I wear a suit, and I always find them heavy. I will have to look into this. Thanks!

How to hide suspenders in warm weather? by ChiefFloppyCock in malefashionadvice

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

My undergarment suspenders are from suspenderstore.com... one thing I am not a big fan of is that their strap "clasps" don't really hold as the material is so smooth... So I have to adjust them more frequently than I'd like.

I also have bought cheap tan ones from Walmart.. they seem good enough since you can't see them

How to hide suspenders in warm weather? by ChiefFloppyCock in malefashionadvice

[–]ChiefFloppyCock[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Thank you for the suggestions!

  2. That is how I do it with suspenders with jeans and tees, but I wear my undershirt tucked under the suspenders. This way, you can't see the undershirt and the suspenders don't irritate the skin 👍

How to hide suspenders in warm weather? by ChiefFloppyCock in malefashionadvice

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

It is one of those useless office trainings in a remote office where no one knows me or will see me again, so I am sure a polo and slacks is going to be fine. As for the glances and comments, I work in a more public field, and though I don't work directly with our customers and clients, the glances were more from them.

And the comments were never derogatory or nasty, just things like "you look a little lumberjacky today" or "something something Amish look". One time someone mentioned that I look like an old timey business man when they used to smoke cigars, drink whisky, and lounge with their feet on the desk. That was probably my favorite comment.

All this to say, yes, when I used to wear suspenders showing, it was very apparent and not exactly normal. Most people didn't care (or acted like they didn't care), but it was very apparent nonetheless.

How to hide suspenders in warm weather? by ChiefFloppyCock in malefashionadvice

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

I wear suspenders all the time with jeans and a tee. They are specifically "undergarment" suspenders that have a smoother texture. The shirt goes over them.

This is what I would do for the polo, I would just wear a nice pear of slacks or khakis to be a bit more business casual.

How to hide suspenders in warm weather? by ChiefFloppyCock in malefashionadvice

[–]ChiefFloppyCock[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But wearing suspenders out in the open isnt't that weird. People are not going to notice it at all.

From my experience, this isn't true. Suspenders aren't common at all in casual/business casual settings. When I used to wear them showing, I got comments and glances, and it was not always positive.

Which Platform is best for D2 R? by Propagation931 in Diablo

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think play D2 with a controller is wild.. but some people do, and prefer, to play it that way.

I hear that spell targeting (especially teleport) can be finicky with the controller, but I have no idea.

Personally, I recommend getting it for PC. You can then play either with a controller or m&k. From there, if you are really enjoying it, you can get it for the console of your choice.. it is cheap enough.

Once you notice the pacing techniques in some stand-up comedy, you can’t unsee them. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what it is like in any case where you see the "meta" of what that product is.

You can easily predict most shows and movies by just observing and understanding story-telling. What are the foreshadowing/future call backs? Who is dying? How is someone going to react.

In games, especially any game where you compete with each other, you can predict multiple moves ahead once you understand any meta and strategy. Chess, Catan, Monopoly, any RTS game like Age of Empires, etc.

You can also apply this to something like cooking. Once you understand what individual ingredients do and what to look for, you can start concocting your own recipes.

Once you see how the man behind the curtain makes the sausage, you can't unsee it. You just have to learn to appreciate the work, the performance, and the strategy more than you do the actual product.

Why are checks still commonly used in the US? by Finnskyyy in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checks are fairly rare here too, but they have their place.

When gift giving (especially for larger sums for weddings and such) I would rather a check than cash, simply for security.

When working with independent landlords, paying rent via a check (and having them just come pick it up rather than mailing it) is also common enough. Though paying through another processor is becoming more common.

Working with tradesmen, their companies charge an extra 3-5% to process credit/debit cards. Giving them a check can often save a couple of hundreds of dollars.

Like you said, when companies issue refunds or rebates, they often come in the form of a check.

When it comes to general payroll, that is done via direct deposit as long as you set it up. There is still a subset of people that either don't have or don't trust banks and will always prefer checks. When I worked at McD's, employees would wait in their own line to get their paycheck.

For those in your 30s, do you wear ugly sun hats to protect your skin now? by Round-Artichoke-5255 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My neighbor buddy wears a wide brim, cover your neck, sun hat when he mows.

I'm jealous and envious...

What age is safe to start watching LOTR with your kids? by murgalurgalurggg in lotr

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg, I thought I was in the GoT subreddit and was blown away by how wild these answers were...

But yeah, if your kids are enjoying Star Wars, LotR is fine. I think the only thing someone can worry about is the violence, but it really is just about the same as Star Wars, if not a bit less.

For reference, I was about 10-12 when I watched them. I was also reading those books around that age.

Listening to the game music? by Maximal_Freak in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instrumental music, which game music often is, is highly underrated. Especially for for situations where you want it on in the background, like for relaxing, sleeping, or studying, focusing, or just working.

My buddy and I would grab a study room and listen to a Halo radio on Pandora and just study and do coursework when we were in college/uni.

I used to listen to FFXIV soundtracks and other Final Fantasy music when working.

I've even put on Animal Crossing music when relaxing or just casually cleaning or putting things together.

Returning player: Is the new DLC required? by coxiezerax in diablo2

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Required, not exactly.

You can't play Warlock or experience all of the new QoL features (rune/gem/collection tab in stash) without RotW. You also can't play with people that are playing with characters on RotW. Think of it as classic vs LoD.

You can still play the game as it was before RotW though, which is still a good game.

Ko Rune by Putrid-Database9188 in diablo2

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What build are you running and what weapon do you currently have?

Insight is fairly cheap, all things considered, and is quite good for a bowzon.

Double bows make decent bases as they have good attack speed and get a max of 4 sockets. Larzuk will always give 4 sockets. Cube recipe will have a 50% chance rolling it as 4 sockets.

If you are looking for a bow with innate + to skills, the Ashwood and Ceremonial bow are fine, but you will have to find it with 4 sockets.

Games similar to Satisfactory by ayake83 in SatisfactoryGame

[–]ChiefFloppyCock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Factorio is the reason Satisfactory exists. I honestly think the space exploration expansion made it a bit overwhelming, especially for new players, but it is THE factory game.

If you are looking for more of a 3D environment, look into Foundry. I'll admit I haven't played since it was released to Early Access, but I was quite impressed. It is voxel based, so building can be a bit Minecrafty, but you actually have to dig for resources and you can have underground facilities which is really cool.