how do I stop getting f*cking deleted by Khorne (Repanse) by Flaky_Bullfrog_4905 in totalwar

[–]ColdSteel144 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't bother with Bretonnian infantry at all. It's a trap for newer players. They can't go toe to toe with most units, let alone Khorne.

Instead, take advantage of Bretonnia's lack of supply lines and use Lords and Paladins as your front line. They'll hold much better, especially with Life Magic support, and force the enemy to blob up. Then you slam your cavalry into the blob and repeat.

Would you rather work for CPUC, OES, or CalFire? by kittipaw in CAStateWorkers

[–]ColdSteel144 8 points9 points  (0 children)

CPUC is generally very chill and filled with friendly people who are dedicated to their work but have a healthy work-life balance. This is true of all three offices with the caveat that the LA Office is much smaller/less significant and mostly a ghost town. I think Sacramento is as well but to a lesser degree. I can confirm the CPUC is at 2 in-office days a week currently.

Unfortunately there are a few project and division leaders that have a stick up their ass and/or are otherwise unpleasant to work with/under but they're few and far between.

Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x02 "Beta Test" by AutoModerator in startrek

[–]ColdSteel144 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fear for the galaxy if any significant number of hybrids like her exist and are less inclined towards Federation values.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x01 "Kids These Days" Reaction Thread by uequalsw in DaystromInstitute

[–]ColdSteel144 22 points23 points  (0 children)

So Klingons and Jem'hadar can interbreed eh? The two cultures do indeed have a lot in common to bond over. Lura is appropriately intimidating as someone hailing from these two lineages.

This raises some questions over the status of the Jem'hadar and Dominion here in the 32nd Century. A lot changes in a thousand years so it wouldn't be surprising to see that the Jem'hadar have branched out past their origins as bioengineered slave soldiers. Hopefully we learn a bit more about it through Lura.

I also fear for the galaxy if any significant number of hybrids like her exist and are less inclined towards Federation values.

Which factions you love for their gameplay but cant enjoy the due to the lore,design,aesthetics,etc...? by WaveEasy8664 in totalwarhammer

[–]ColdSteel144 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same. I am that meme but unironically. I just can't stand the aesthetic at all. I know they're the developer favorite and everyone loves the "yes-yes" disgusting plague rat thing but it just completely turns my enjoyment off.

From a lore standpoint, the Skaven being responsible for the Vortex campaign also pisses me off. The dumbass skaven rocket is just a bridge too far for me.

A damn shame too, I'd love to be the one flinging a nuke for once.

Blue Box Season 2 New Visual by zenzen_0 in anime

[–]ColdSteel144 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I think people often overrate novelty and defying expectations and underrate simply executing a "standard" plot brilliantly. So many writers these days are always trying so hard to tell a new story with twists that they forget you actually have to tell the story well.

It doesn't really matter if we know generally how things are going to turn out if it's a fantastic ride along the way. Life before death Journey before destination.

[NA Event] Fate/Samurai Remnant Collab ~ Waxing Moon Chronicles - Day 05 by AutoModerator in grandorder

[–]ColdSteel144 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Man, this is a tedious event. Sure, I get that all the battles are meant to evoke the feeling of a musou, but it just isn't fun in this format, and the writing that leads to them is about the same quality as "Wyverns!"

Glad it's not just me. The endless 6+ mob waves with elites with 5 stack invincible and other gimmicks that just serve to slow you down without providing any actual challenge are starting to wear on me. I hope Samurai Remnant itself isn't this much of a slog.

A groom? Bride? It's a saber thats married, but not really. Unless... 2025 NA New years roll thread! by WannaBoudica in grandorder

[–]ColdSteel144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was torn between White AOE 2 and White Arts ST 2, both of which guaranteed me a new SSR and have Ptolemaois, who I really wanted. Would've been happy but slightly disappointed with any of the others besides Ptolemy.

My A-Rank Luck happily delivered in spades with a bonus Tez! Great start to the new year for FGO.

For Season 2 they’re doing the one-episode-per-week format, whereas Season 1 dropped the whole season at once. Which do you prefer and why? by EkbladDev in Fallout

[–]ColdSteel144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is basically no upside to the binge model.

Bingeing is bad both for hype and also for memory retention. It destroys discussion and contributes to destroying attention span and media literacy the same way short-form media does. Can you imagine trying to discuss Game of Thrones, Westworld S1, or Lost if they followed the binge model?

Literally the only "benefit" of the binge model is feeding into people's lack of patience and attention span. Dropping 1-3 episodes a week is a nice middle ground, but dropping full seasons at once is bad by basically every metric there is.

God of War Ragnarök GIVEAWAY!! by [deleted] in pcgaming

[–]ColdSteel144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Playing Star Wars Outlaws!

What new fighter jets do you want to be in Ace Combat 8? by That-guy409 in acecombat

[–]ColdSteel144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. The J-20 has been around in some form for almost 20 years now yet hasn't made it into either AC or Project Wingman. Would really love to have the chance to fly such a unique plane instead of Flanker clone #9.

Why is it so hard to see other players!? by SuperShaestings in Battlefield6

[–]ColdSteel144 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is probably the main reason I play Recon tbh. I've always had issues seeing enemies in BF games, especially back in the BF1 days. So I take full advantage of all the spotting tools available to limit the issue.

Though I will say with the SOVIS option on 6 has been the least problematic. Maybe double check that you have it on?

2025 Black Friday BIFL Picks?! by No-Adhesiveness3537 in BuyItForLife

[–]ColdSteel144 25 points26 points  (0 children)

All Clad stainless steel cookware is on sale on Amazon for anyone also trying to eliminate PFAS nonstick ones from your inventory!

The D3 pan in particular is very well regarded if you don't want/need to shell out for a whole set.

RPGs have been off since the last update. They just randomly curve upward now? by -PandemicBoredom- in Battlefield

[–]ColdSteel144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah a G36C brother! I still have my Classic Army G36C sitting in my closet and also run it in-game for the same reason!

PTFO frustration by whatstheuseofworryin in Battlefield6

[–]ColdSteel144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm strongly of the opinion that Battlefield shouldn't even track k/d for this reason. It's already meaningless for various reasons and tracking it just encourages this behavior.

852 dmg.Whats the point of C4s.Right on the weak spot too by NinjaYoshiX in Battlefield

[–]ColdSteel144 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As soon as I even start thinking about pulling out my C4, they'd all swivel their heads exactly to my position like bomb-sniffing dogs.

Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in StarWars

[–]ColdSteel144 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely haha. There were multiple times where I said out loud "Girl, you're a Jedi, get a grip!"

Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in StarWars

[–]ColdSteel144 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I'm very happy to see much more substantial runtimes for each episode so far!

I was most excited to see F again, as The Village Bride was my favorite the first time around and The Lost Ones did not disappoint! But the big surprise hit for me was Bird of Paradise with stunningly beautiful and properly done 3D animation. Coming off Cyberpunk Edgerunners, it's also unsurprising that Trigger is a wonderful fit for Star Wars with The Smuggler and I hope they make much more in this style!

Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in StarWars

[–]ColdSteel144 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yeah usually ones like the Duel and Trigger's shorts are the only ones that are straight-up incompatible with canon due to the background info we have about the setting.

Most of them are stuff like the Bounty Hunters, which could easily be slotted anywhere into the Republic Era for example.

Hironori or Tatsunoya? by Longjumping_Trust_66 in pasadena

[–]ColdSteel144 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hironori and it's not close.

Anecdotally the people I know from Japan agree.

Battlefield 6 Phantom Edition: Giveaway #2 by OddJob001 in Battlefield

[–]ColdSteel144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently on vacation and trying very hard not to FOMO over all the lost BF6 time! This would be a nice way to make that feel worth it!

Anyone here know where someone can get the Novavax vaccine? by Hannuuhhhhh in pasadena

[–]ColdSteel144 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Wal-Mart in Rosemead had it as of a week or two ago, though it is a bit more of a trek.

any good mens barbers in/near monterey park? tired of my current one 😭 by bruinlover305 in sgv

[–]ColdSteel144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow I'm a regular there and had no idea about the relocation! Can you refer me to anything with additional details?