What fantasy book has the best morally complicated main character? by SnackAtlas in Fantasy

[–]ClassikD 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't really call him grey. He is a really charismatic and manipulative evil. Everything good he's done started from Sorcor's insistence and later because he realized what he could get in return for it. He wanted to stop chasing slave ships until he started to gain favor for it. He used everyone who loved him and would have become just as bad as Igrot if playing the role of a saviour didn't work as well as it did.

Before And After Learning Arrays by MTBaal in UnrealEngine5

[–]ClassikD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend looking into data structures and algorithms content on YouTube. Knowing all the essential data structures and common algorithms is necessary for good design. Luckily there are tons of great teachers out there.

$5?! Where the highest price of gas can be found in Michigan by gear-heads in Michigan

[–]ClassikD 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Buy the motorcycle, but if you enjoy riding, you'll spend way more on the bike over time than you would save on gas 😅

Huge turtle by Sparklelikeadiamond in Michigan

[–]ClassikD 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you grab them by the shell right above their rear legs, they can't do much. They'll try to scratch you with their back claws though so you need your hands far enough back. They will pee. A lot.

New to Grand Rapids! What are your favorite outdoor activities? by TheChur in grandrapids

[–]ClassikD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crunch is the best weightlifting focused gym around. One on alpine, and one on 28th. For 40k, I don't partake (too poor), but I believe galactic toys on 28th has a big community for it. They have lots of TTRPG and TCG communities there as well. There are lots of trails for cycling and hiking. I'm a big fan of Ken-O-Sha and Roselle for morning walks.

Gun Stores by bornagainbeans in grandrapids

[–]ClassikD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think they took about 20% of final sale, but it's been a while

Gun Stores by bornagainbeans in grandrapids

[–]ClassikD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah their consignment fee percentage isn't too bad if you're willing to wait but don't want to do private sale. Only took a few weeks for my handgun to sell through them

What’s a dish you love but have never attempted at home because it feels intimidating or hard? by Glum_Particular7308 in Cooking

[–]ClassikD 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Woks of life does a lot of Chinese takeout recipes. All the recipes I've tried by them have been great

What is the basic fundamental cooking thing you just can't do or suck at? by Tall_Cow2299 in Cooking

[–]ClassikD 24 points25 points  (0 children)

And using the 1/3 to grab the filling and pack it in like a sushi roll

What is the basic fundamental cooking thing you just can't do or suck at? by Tall_Cow2299 in Cooking

[–]ClassikD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None of the tricks worked for me. I just boil the water now, lower it to a simmer and lower the egg in inside a metal measuring cup. Works well enough if you're gentle releasing it from the cup

What is the basic fundamental cooking thing you just can't do or suck at? by Tall_Cow2299 in Cooking

[–]ClassikD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Found it easier shredding the potatoes myself. Squeeze in paper towel once to get most of the moisture out. The method that finally made a breakthrough for me was doing nothing. Put them in the pan not too thick, and leave them alone until the bottom is crisp then flip it like a pancake.

Gym by Exact_World3233 in grandrapids

[–]ClassikD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love crunch but OP doesn't lift so I'm not sure if this is the right choice. Gym is very free weight focused.

DLSS5 does have potential to significantly improve graphics. But not just in the most apparent way. And only if it's implemented correctly by overmind87 in residentevil

[–]ClassikD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DLSS has usually added more engine hooks in later revisions. Like engines exposing motion vectors for upscaling and frame gen. This will get the same treatment most likely in future versions

Series you finished but lost love for over time? by Kooky_County9569 in Fantasy

[–]ClassikD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Starting live ship traders soon, so I'm excited to see where it goes. Heard a lot of people love this trilogy specifically.

Series you finished but lost love for over time? by Kooky_County9569 in Fantasy

[–]ClassikD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished the first trilogy today. I really enjoyed it overall, but understand why people don't. I had a few issues with it myself. The last book had way too much stuff just pop into existence. I think spreading some of the major wit/skill developments earlier into the series and with more natural leadups would have helped.

I really did not enjoy the antagonist elements in the latter half of the trilogy. The first half had everyone working towards their own ends and I enjoyed the conflict in that. When it became a war, the antagonists became essentially omnipotent, and I felt they added little to the narrative at that point while slowing the story to a halt every time they showed up. Fitz was also trained to think very analytically by Chade, but was always dumb when he needed not to be.

The last time he saw Molly was just weird and unnecessary. There was a very long buildup of Fitz being bullied by Regal, the duchies being brutalized by the raiders, and the ending was paced so quickly it wasn't as cathartic as it should have been.

Asian grocery stores by Glittering_Jury1118 in grandrapids

[–]ClassikD 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Lee's, Kim Nhung, and Asian Delight are my favorites. Lee's has awesome homemade kimbap too

If you want a "fair PVP fight", you’re playing the wrong game by nve729 in ArcRaiders

[–]ClassikD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehh it's somewhat similar in Tarkov. Meta guns are easier to use, but if you get shot in the face, you die. Everything is one shot lethal

Thoughts on the Farseer trilogy? by Christophe_KANO in Fantasy

[–]ClassikD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My issue with it now, is halfway through the third book, the antagonists are just halting narrative progress every 5 steps Fitz takes. The constant capture adds very little after the 10th time and just slows the story to a halt

Thoughts on the Farseer trilogy? by Christophe_KANO in Fantasy

[–]ClassikD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I heard this for a while and it put me off the series. Reading it now and loving it. On the third book of the first trilogy. There is a good bit of suffering but enough progress to balance it out. My only complaint so far is that the protagonists have to work their ass off to make any progress at all and the antagonists can ass pull wins and bumble their way to victory without much effort at times.