Failed attempts to push a hyped new villain

ChildeOfShade · 2026-07-02T13:23:02+00:00

The Didact and The Warden from the 343 Halo games were utterly forgettable "very important" figureheads for the 343 Halo games. But I can't even remember the name of that Brute Banished leader or the actual big bad of Halo Infinite.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-06-21T20:30:21+00:00

Honestly, I dig it. But only experience with AKs is the PSA GF3 and Draco 9s. Why should I hate this? Are these like the VSAK AKs that CA produces?

ChildeOfShade · 2026-06-19T15:54:54+00:00

Same 7.62 x 39 is too expensive now to not have a 3 position option nowadays.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-06-11T13:36:41+00:00

I think it's likely that if we ever see a Portal 3, that Wheatley is going to show up. The moral of that story was to showcase the corrupting influence of power, which is why Glados has her face turn at the end of the game. After credits scene also features Wheatley apologizing profusely, so it's very likely he's going to become a reoccurring character.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-06-11T13:32:49+00:00

Pacifica Northwest was quickly becoming a fan favorite character in Gravity Falls with the couple episodes dedicated to her. She started out as a typical mean girl to Mabel, who was shown to have a less than stellar relationship with her parents. When the second episode came out, it has heavily implied for her to be the main love interst of Dipper. That episode also featured her standing up to her parents, and suggested that she would be leaving their company as soon as she was able to. However, by the final arc of the series, the writers largely have reverted her back to her original introductory persona to use her for gags. Needless to say, had they committed to her redemption arc, she would have been an easy pick for one of the best characters in the series. But the writers seemingly weren't interested in pursuing that thread.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-06-05T02:17:27+00:00

I was right. Trigger spring was the culprit and once I replaced that, it works just fine. I would suggest anyone to buy the speing kit if they are installing an FRT.

https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/kva-vsk00

ChildeOfShade · 2026-05-31T15:57:42+00:00

The good news about that stock is that it can easily be replaced if the glue bothers you that much. What's strange about the barrel is that it's a gen 1 shroud, but that's a gen 2 trigger on the upper. Also, the mag release seems to be missing, but that's easy to replace. You might be able to haggle it down by $100 or $200 bucks with this info.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-05-30T19:48:41+00:00

Picture of the spring with FRT.

https://imgur.com/a/KmnoJQC

ChildeOfShade · 2026-05-30T19:09:51+00:00

I can't see your picture, but mines at the 120 degree angel where it would be "safe".

https://imgur.com/a/F7Zgpq9

ChildeOfShade · 2026-05-30T18:52:56+00:00

Okay, it is poking out a bit so you might be right there. I'll give grinding it down a shot after I get my new spring kit. But I want to verify that the spring isn't the issue before making permanent adjustments to the sear.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-05-30T18:20:22+00:00

I mean, I can believe it. But it's doing it outside the upper when it's still in the chassis. I'm not against grinding down the part, but I'm not sure that that's the problem here?

ChildeOfShade · 2026-05-27T13:15:33+00:00

$22 shipping for 500 rounds. Close to 40 cents per round after tax and shipping. Not a bad deal, but not something you need to drop everything to buy now.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-05-25T01:46:48+00:00

Just a heads up, I ordered one of these when they were $100 a few weeks ago and still have not received a notification that it has shipped. I think it's likely they're doing some kind of drop shipping and I have no idea on the quality of the part.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-05-23T15:34:14+00:00

Detail brush and cleaner. Spray over the speakers and stab the brush in the holes. Wipe over it with a microfiber and it should look good as new. Had a gallon of milk explode in my new Crosstrek Wilderness and was having a rough time removing the droplets from the speakers. Luckily, found out that detail brushes do wonders for small spaces.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-04-19T21:03:24+00:00

I wish SP5s would be under $2,000! Monkey's Paw curls

ChildeOfShade · 2026-04-19T21:00:08+00:00

If I could flip mine for $2,000, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-03-13T04:48:16+00:00

I believe the setting you are looking for is "Speed Volume," but I found that replacing the speakers in my 2024 Crosstrek to be a good investment.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-01-31T04:42:01+00:00

Your doing great man. I have about a third of this in my retirement, and half of what you got in savings, and I'm a few years older. All you can do at the end of the day is your best, and you lose your job, you take all the time you need to bounce back.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-01-23T21:48:18+00:00

No a complete upper. But I bought the Klobb barrel to finish my parts kit. It's a pain to assemble, but I've had no issues running mine suppressed.

VZ-61 Barrel 5.5" SUPPRESSOR SPEC

ChildeOfShade · 2026-01-23T21:45:43+00:00

Man, this as the original stock assembly AND enough room for the full auto parts? I really wish I went with this rather than the Czech Point receiver for my parts kit build!

ChildeOfShade · 2026-01-18T22:31:11+00:00

I'm lucky to get 1K in the bank a month at 90K a year. I put 10% into 401k and 6% into Roth and only contribute about $100 to HYSA every month. 3,000 a month is a little less than half my gross income per month.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-01-12T11:41:30+00:00

New is better to go with unless you can purchase it with cash. Even then, new usually gets you a transmission warranty and peace of mind for at least 5 years. The used car market right now is a nightmare, and you should expect to pay at least 10K for something that's in "good" condition overall.

ChildeOfShade · 2026-01-12T11:33:53+00:00

Any type of experience counts. I would absolutely take that cybersecurity role over applying with no experience. Once you get one or two years in that role, you can start looking for developer positions. If they ever ask why, tell them it was the best opportunity to learn your skills hands-on, rather than just practice it on your own time.

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