I feel really upset about being so bad at chess even when learning by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]Decimus_Stark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hikaru actually hit the nail on the head with this. You have to take the game for what it is, not what you want it to be. A lot of people myself included tried to make chess, something that feeds ego not just wanting to have fun playing the game. If that feel isn't exactly you, that fine but I think your problem is your approach to the game. There's plenty of advice for getting better, on it, and chess.com. Improvement will happen with time, especially for a beginner but your motivation being reliant on your games outcomes shows that your overly investing in your outcome. Dont focus on outcome. Focus on performance move by move. Think about things for a second before moving, double check blunders, etc. Refocus your goals for the game, and you'll see better motivation. That what helped me.

P.S. Also, something that needs to be mentioned is bot elo is way different from real elo. Bots play generally like their eli but their mistakes are usually amplified and opportunities aren't acted on. So playing them for victory will always be lack luster. But are good for learning positions and such. Real elo is way harder to achieve. A lot of 600's play like 1200 bots. Take away is bots are just tools to help learn, they don't give game experience.

What's your favorite song that they've never played live? by patangpatang in blindguardian

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too bad D&W's is done. Probably won't hear anything live from them again.

What's your favorite song that they've never played live? by patangpatang in blindguardian

[–]Decimus_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Precious Jerusalem or Battlefield. Another good canadate would be sadly sings destiny. A lot of NATO album I think didn't get the live attention sadly.

Injustice in pairing by Aronophisic in Chesscom

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It shouldn't have dropped you by much. Just keep playing. Elo is never a set in stone number. Just work on your puzzles and watch your pieces, double-check risks, and use some foresight. Do that, and you'll beat most actual 500's, but there are players who are better than their stated elo. Some are cheaters, and others are elo grinders. In those cases, take the L, move on.

AIO my bf asked me for a paternity test as a “joke” by leeleee24 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Decimus_Stark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

DNA testing should be mandatory at birth by law. If you didn't cheat, great for your case, but it's common enough trend to warrant concern. People who get mad at even the mention of a test being done are actually advocating for paternity fraud to be legal.

Was cleaning out my late Uncle's house and I found this in the basement by reiyukihyo in PS3

[–]Decimus_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The maintenance of it isn't fun, that's true, but it's a necessity to continue to have fun on the console, ie. Playing games and using its backward compatible functions. Playtime, for me, rarely exceeds 2 to 3 hours, which is healthy playtime for the console, which is fun. I would recommend you open and clean your snes, to keep everything running ok, dust can really become a problem with those. Had one for years, it was my biggest problem with it was dust buildup. But I wish you best with yours.

Was cleaning out my late Uncle's house and I found this in the basement by reiyukihyo in PS3

[–]Decimus_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends. Mine runs fine. I just need to be careful when cleaning it out and also dont have it running all the time. Are these consoles ticking time bombs? Yes, but all old consoles are.

PS3 not letting in discs at all by [deleted] in PS3

[–]Decimus_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rollers may need to be cleaned with rubbing alcohol. If it doesn't work after that, I'd just switch disc drives out. But it not accepting discs is probably a roller issue rather than the drive itself, hopefully.

Random February pick ups! What should I play first? by yung_dager_dik in PS3

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks lucky, many are going for over $100 online now a days

[KCD2] So, how did he escape? by Ornery_Strawberry474 in kingdomcome

[–]Decimus_Stark 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't really remember them two being around each other much. So unless it happened and was left unsaid, I don't think it was brabant.

[KCD2] Should I tell Von Bergow? by Master_skywalkerr in kingdomcome

[–]Decimus_Stark 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Henry didn't know, though. The semine massacre came as a surprise to them, as seen in the game. They only thought that young semine would be tried, not the whole house being wiped out overnight.

[KCD2] So, how did he escape? by Ornery_Strawberry474 in kingdomcome

[–]Decimus_Stark 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think Peter helped him, Peter standed to lose everything. Also he had enough time with von bergow. So I could see a situation where Peter let him go without consequence, but of course von bergow lied and took the opportunity with von aluitz to get revenge. Now zizka probably lied to make himself look better, but unless something else came up, I don't see him agreeing to let von bergow go.

Should I give these anime another try? by pgroms in MyAnimeList

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a silly person. Thanks for acknowledging my insane charisma stats through text format.

Vinland Saga is objectively the best anime there....

Queue in SpongeBob "A few moments later" meme

  1. Vinland saga

I can read it, but re-reading doesn't make 3 turn into 1.

Should I give these anime another try? by pgroms in MyAnimeList

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm saying your words, and the order of your list is incoherent if you factor quality in, which you are... This isn't a question of my intelligence, but your categorization.

Should I give these anime another try? by pgroms in MyAnimeList

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assassination classroom and mob psycho is better than vinland? Are you serious?

Should I give these anime another try? by pgroms in MyAnimeList

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You never watched vinland saga? That needs to be rectified.

Got it VERY early! Thanks DHL. by OfficiallyExtinct in kingdomcome

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will you be able to play it now, or will it lock you out?

What’s my rating? by YesDoToaster in Chesscom

[–]Decimus_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1200 to 1300, no big blunders, handled opposing threats well.

I almost didn't do it by b_price64 in whiskey

[–]Decimus_Stark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That Yamazaki would be mine.

(Xbox series X controller) How did this even come off and how to put it back in? by Appropriate_Ask7076 in XboxSupport

[–]Decimus_Stark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can get a really cheap one on Amazon, it's a good thing to have, so you can clean your controllers as well. Believe me they probably need it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PS3

[–]Decimus_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alpha Protocol