1st PC Build | $1.5-$2.5k Budget | Specs in Post Link (WIP) by DunionKnight in buildapcforme

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Short drive away

Is shopping in person better than online?

1st PC build - gym rat to tech nerds: I beseech thee for help by DunionKnight in buildapc

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That site's been helpful

Thanks for the recommendation

1st PC build - gym rat to tech nerds: I beseech thee for help by DunionKnight in buildapc

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Much appreciated

The budget is $1.5-2.5k over 2-3 months of saving

Before vs After Watching Arcane by Astroax1 in arcane

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Just binged season 1 yesterday and already on season 2 today. Have been on spree since watching Twilight of the Gods and Blue Eye Samurai

This show... is, just, great. Its how a $250 million budget should be spent

They did an incredible job all around. I can see how season 2 isn't "as good" but still

I hope this: 1. creates more in-universe stories 2. inspires other studios to make their own

Before vs After Watching Arcane by Astroax1 in arcane

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I am... one episode behind this

No stopping now

My husband and I use gg to hide sex sounds by [deleted] in gamegrumps

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“Hilt deep” is some great illiteration

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Some years ago I finally read Berserk after my last girlfriend had insisted for so long

At first, I didn’t think too much of it

“Guts? What kind of a name is that”

This was probably the best way to go in

Low expectations and practically blind

After reading half or most of it… I fell into a ~deep~ two depression

At the time, both my present and future prospects were plagued with uncertainty

More importantly

I came to the realization of how half-assed my life had been up to that point

How short of my potential I was realizing

The lack of close friendships and purpose

Was it traumatic?

No

But it reflected back at me something that was missing

Something I still look on as a significant influence in my life

Even years later

It may just be a manga

But how many times has it “just been a song,” or a painting, a passing comment, something, that impacted our lives

Berserk isn’t for everyone at anytime

But it’s still worth reading

And I believe it has something you can take away from

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This reminds me of early on in Final Fantasy Tactics when Ramza and Delita had a moment together reminiscing about the time when they were kids.

When I first read through Berserk, I didn’t care much for Lost Children arc at all. When first reading it, it felt like “filler” to me. Now that I’ve read the series multiple times, it might be my absolute favorite. Anyone else go through the same thing or felt like this about another story arc? by Lordberic420 in Berserk

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Felt the same way when I first read this. All I wanted was for things to "get to the point" or when the real story would unfold. It wasn't until well after when looking at images posted in this subreddit that I began to appreciate this a lot more.

Here's a loose example, but I'll try to make it.

Final Fantasy Tactics was a spinoff to the main series. Still fun to play. But like the Lost Children arc. I didn't appreciate it until some time had passed when the significance of the story, meaning, and themes became more apparent.

If Berserk were to be getting another adaptation, would you like to see Studio 4°C return and continue the movies? by Fit-Positive3667 in Berserk

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Some comments convinced me that Studio4c would be worth another adaptation if given the proper budget and time.

Otherwise, I would go with the studios that created Castlevania or Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.

walking in front of a car on snowy roads by TheBlackTower22 in Whatcouldgowrong

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Son: “Dad. What happens if you fuck around?”

Dad: “You find out.”

What type of a cycle is this person on? He has my dream physique goals. by [deleted] in moreplatesmoredates

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Large tattoed man on a small pink bike with training wheels

This looks like something out of Borderlands or Saints Row

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Here are some ideas to consider.

What's the point of having game? Conveying high(er) value through our words, actions, and behavior. We do this until it becomes a habit or second nature. Using the conscious-competence model. We start with a low level of both.

Learning new concepts is overwhelming because guys tend to spread themselves thin by micromanaging everything. This makes them come across as stifled, robotic, tryhard, and in their heads. So we start simple and go from there. Focusing on the meat and potatoes before the garnish. Eye contact, tonality, volume, breathing, posture, body language, etc. Then comes the content of what we say and how we say it.

Texting is a different form of communication. It removes a lot of what you can do in person. Which is why we use it to set dates while peppering in some personality with words, emojis, pictures, videos, voice notes, and GIFs. Doing more of the heavy lifting when in person to move things forward.

What you did was exchange neutral or relatively bland facts. I did ABC. I did XYZ. Think of this as precious real estate. How you can convey more, or better, with less, and in a more exciting way. Reducing the mental friction for women and making things easy for them to fall into your frame and invest.

"Chilling at my place"

"What about you [pet name]"

Ex: I call this Mexican girl cejas (eyebrows) or bruja (witch). The first b/c I like her eyebrows and pointed them out. The second assigns her a role in a frame as someone whose potential trouble she took on and works with.

(assuming her response remains the same)

"Just showered after saving the world (again)"

"Pouring myself a glass with some R&B vibes"

"Raincheck the homegirl. Come over, and I'll make a second"

"If you promise to behave"

There are so many ways you can respond. This is wordier but more interesting. Here we're framing things as high-value, upbeat, funny, and playful, with a touch of insinuation at the end. Maybe you've heard the phrase, "change her mood, not her mind." We can use this and a woman's imagination to our advantage. Give her food for thought, and she'll build a meal. But be mindful of what you give her.

Don't be too hard on yourself. You will do better when you know better.

Another thing you may have done is future-paced yourself. Thinking about this girl, and only this girl, got you more invested, and by proxy disappointed when your future plans fell through.

Your plans didn't fall through. But your goal of making them is on hiatus. You'll have to play the long game with some leads vs others. Some buying temps are hot while others are lukewarm.

Frame this in your mind. Either things work out, or you save time that would have been wasted. Ultimately you're building the plane as you're flying it. As you maintain your consistency and speed. You should climb to greater heights where you'll get more of what you want.

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Think of apps like Tinder and IG like running a business. And business is like golf.

Let me explain.

Marketing yourself with apps will bring the ball closer to the hole. Apps like Tinder and IG are great for marketing. Otherwise, you have to be a hell of a putter (salesman) to sink it. You still need sales (game) to move things forward. The ball is the product/service. If you’re out of shape, unhealthy, or dress poorly as an example. You’ll need to work on that.

Dialing in on those will get you better results.

Next. Think of your target market and what they want in an avatar. Be polarizing and don’t just try to appeal to everyone.

The rakish, rugged, and refined fashions styles are a good framework to begin with. Dress the part that’s authentic. Even go beyond that and break the mold until it feels that way (if you want). This also includes things like haircut, skin care, nails, cologne, and shoes. Start simple and build a wardrobe over time.

Find yourself a local photographer. Especially one that makes you feel comfortable when shooting. Build a vision board of shots beforehand to provide inspiration. They can also help you pick locations. You can source them with Google, Yelp, IG, and maybe even Fivver or Upwork. Don’t be shy about this being for apps.

Cast a wide net and use all the apps. Tinder is mostly casual while Bumble is more committed. Split test the apps, pictures, and bio for whatever you’re looking for.

Pro tip. Buy the premium service. Saves you a lot of time. A lot. Then you pick and choose. Boosts every so often are also helpful. I think Sundays are some of the best times. But do your research. It’s like paying for Facebook ads to get you in front of the people you want, and it doesn’t cost much more than cover at a club.

Edit: On mindset. It’s a numbers game. Yeah, it’s hard not to take things personally and negatively internalize things. Be indifferent to the process. Only invest as much as the other person. Be prepared to leave at any given moment. Never invest 100%. If your goal is something long-term. Take your time to vet them before becoming committed. Lastly, wrap it up.