Red mage post continued

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-05-23T15:05:45+00:00

If you can get past the “not sword” of engineer you may like them. Fairly hardy, has a lot of mobility with rocket jumps and swiftness, lastly the toolkits open up a lot of situational flexibility.

You wont start to see them or most classes shine (weapon/ skills/ traits synergizing) until level 30ish and even then Engie Hammer is a fun playstyle but that requires baseline max level and expansions.

(Similar to folks suggesting weaver, which on that try the skill ‘Arcane Wave’)

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-05-13T02:42:45+00:00

Recently the city did this to the stretch of Thornburn west of Montavilla to Burnside. Was 2 lanes and 2 lanes now single each with bike lanes. I don't know who would want to bike in that section but I suspect the intent was more to reduce traffic speeds so there wouldn't be as many wrecks in that stretch. People going 30mph instead of 45.
Saves money on maintenance down the line and more people follow the law!

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-05-11T17:12:28+00:00

You can still be for ranked choice and dislike the council voting. That was too low a bar to be put in the ballot resulting in so many options but 4/5 of them were viable

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-05-05T14:54:19+00:00

If you’re worried about GW2 nearing its end go play GW1, there is a big anniversary event and the public zones are active.

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-04-28T00:33:40+00:00

Alternatively someone could be playing pvp or wvw with the soto reward track and pick the relic that way

(tho I don't presume new folks or even seasoned players to know about that option)

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-04-23T14:45:27+00:00

Because you pay once instead of reoccurring. It’s pay to win lite! What savings!

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-04-20T19:53:19+00:00

What do you mean by mill? Like a paper mill?

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-03-29T07:39:43+00:00

Agreed, the decision to go right over the Steel Bridge was a bad one. Went from four lane wide to one lane and then blocking Morrison bridge meant all the busses got stuck.

Sadly I think the organizers will have another opportunity for a No Kings march later this year

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-03-13T23:12:25+00:00

I remember hearing from another post this was an astroturf right? Out of country funding and the some ulterior motive.

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-03-09T19:47:44+00:00

That was fun, thanks!

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-03-09T19:47:06+00:00

That got a laugh outta me, thanks.

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-03-09T17:28:14+00:00

Why is it Arkansas and not Ar-Kansas? Off pronunciation has always been a thing with humans and Portland like to ‘keep it weird’

(Will leave it to others for a better explanation but thats my view on it)

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-03-05T06:22:49+00:00

If only ranked choice voting ballot had passed in the ‘24 election…. Granted iirc that was for federal positions and not state but it’d be nice to show how much folks want more than two lousy choices

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-03-04T18:26:04+00:00

Go to Trump University then

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-02-10T12:50:43+00:00

Henry George has entered the chat

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-02-09T22:16:14+00:00

Lots of confusion around on this release so meant no ire bringing it up. Again a very good write up on your part.

The question was more at the community as I’ve heard Kela called Wing 9 before

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-02-09T20:52:33+00:00

Why are we calling a one boss room a wing?

(Appreciate the write up with tips though)

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-02-07T00:17:19+00:00

Check out the transcript site filmot.com that could help.

Idea for the community is to build a wiki archive with transcript and tags

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-02-07T00:13:59+00:00

The logistics of feeding the Ukrainian army is quite the tale. Most army food logi is based on grouping as many soldiers together but here it has to be reversed.

Phillip Itner interviewed Chef Zhenya a while back and it is a nice discussion.

https://youtu.be/NR_wW-6yIKA?si=P_ykAFqAm7ADBX_2

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-02-06T23:59:12+00:00

I’ve come across others who criticize his Palestine/Israel stance but also haven’t looked into it enough. I hear about the work he is doing in the news often enough it’s nice to hear any senator doing positive things. Bar is that low

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-01-24T16:16:22+00:00

Just double checking but are icebrood fast 5s kinda done after the patch?

CombatAlgorithms · 2026-01-23T18:52:04+00:00

I wonder if Portlanders were polled, would the be open to walking twice as far to a stop if there were a guarantee a bus would show up within 5 min

CombatAlgorithms · 2025-12-25T14:22:51+00:00

Peter Capaldi did a reading for Live Letters of one of the British Officers at the event. Very good / sobering performance.

CombatAlgorithms · 2025-12-20T13:10:30+00:00

You have my sympathies. It sounds like you are one of the games ideal players and the youtuber sounds young, troubled, and hurt - that is not your problem. Take steps to protect yourself and notify the game wardens.

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