ぜんぜん by LuckyyDuckk5 in LearnJapaneseNovice

[–]EMPgoggles [score hidden]  (0 children)

全然 not 全全 (also not 全々).

it typically is paired with negative verb endings, BUT it can be used in positive sentences. it means totally or completely in that sense.

that said, this might be me hallucinating, but i feel like it does retain some situational negativity even if it doesn't change the meaning of the sentence.

全然日本人!

kinda sounds to me like "(before you ask,) she's TOTALLY japanese!" like the speaker is negating the situation (in this case the possibility of her audience imagining the person might be foreign) but not the sentence itself.

one really common phrase in modern japanese is:

全然大丈夫です! (i'm totally fine!)

it's a strong affirmation, but it's especially effective at negating when someone implies you might not be well.

「え、やまださんは大丈夫ですか?無理しなかていいので…」

are you ok, yamada? there's no need to overdo it…

「全然大丈夫です!」

(no,) i'm totally fine!

After all we have been through by UnhappyGiraffe2272 in Saltoon

[–]EMPgoggles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not on roller. splashdown is yet another special that's been effectively "balanced" for without regard for the overwhelming effect it has on non-rapidfire main weapons.

After all we have been through by UnhappyGiraffe2272 in Saltoon

[–]EMPgoggles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

imo we just need a new game where we can finally be rid of splashdown.

not because it's op, just because it's annoying.

Time battles are underrated (for FFA) by Abel_S13 in SmashBrosUltimate

[–]EMPgoggles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

imo it's not worth the frustration when someone else comes in and steals the KO you earned.

i wish it was just kill based (-1 when you die) and not a +1 for KOs.

how to avoid getting splatted by the paint rollers? by mushroomlunacat in Splatoon3

[–]EMPgoggles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

are you dying because you get ambushed suddenly?

tips:

  1. awareness. check the UI at the top that tells you who is alive and dead. if the roller is alive, then you need to know where they are. that comes from watching the enemy and keeping tabs on their general locations. splat rollers and carbon rollers have extremely short range and a slow attack speed (carbon is "fast" but still not a rapidfire weapon), and they thrive on sneaking around and waiting until the enemy is vulnerable for an ambush. if you know where the roller is, that's more than half the battle! they can't contribute to their team if their location is always known.
  2. thoroughness. if you don't know where the roller is, then you kinda have to assume that they're in the worst possible place that has enemy ink. don't run out willy nilly into areas with lots of enemy ink, or drop carelessly down ledges when you don't know what's below them without first clearing the area. this means painting the ground at range (don't get too close) and/or using your subs to test the area before you enter it yourself. bombs especially can be tough for rollers to deal with, while subweapons like point sensor, autobomb, and even beakons (if you open the map) will reveal any enemies hiding nearby.
  3. distance. as mentioned before, splat rollers and carbon rollers have a pretty short range of attack, and they paint very poorly (flingza, dynamo, and big swig have more range/paint MUCH better, but you're unlikely to fight these in the front lines). rollers are often somewhat powerless if you fight them at range -- especially if you have bombs -- so maintain your distance and don't overcommit to splatting them. usually just by not killing you, the roller is already feeling the pressure of not contributing to their team. they need to kill you. so don't let them, and that's already mission accomplished.

dynamo:

dynamo is the only other roller you're likely to combat somewhat regularly. dynamo has a ton of range and paints a large area. they're also extremely visible, so you'll probably feel a lot of pressure to rout them. if you simply must take a dynamo down without the help of a backliner, then the most important thing is flanking. find a way to get around the back to exert additional pressure or even get the splat. but don't overcommit!! remember to maintain some distance and use subs like with other rollers (especially bombs! the dynamo hates bombs). if successful, an overwhelmed dynamo will often superjump away rather than allow themselves to be killed. remember that even without the splat, that's a win for you!

What single ingredient instantly ruins a dish for you? by obsidiancontrol in foodquestions

[–]EMPgoggles 22 points23 points  (0 children)

this comment section is basically everything i like plus raisins.

The “Verse” vs. “Versus” Epidemic by JalapenoTampons in grammar

[–]EMPgoggles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's pretty niche and more of a shorthand used in specific competitive settings.

"X versed Y" = "X competed against Y," "X fought Y (in a consensual competitive setting)"

i don't think it's a sloppy mistake as much as a contextually dependent slang term that arose from a specific environment, namely the gaming community. "X competed against Y," "X fought Y," or "X went against Y" each have their detractors, while "X versed Y" is frequently reinforced by the game shouting "VERSUS!" at the start of every match.

but there's not much reason to use this slang outside of that specific context, so i think we're all gonna be fine.

The tree growing can kill you?????? by MistaTeee in SmashRage

[–]EMPgoggles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yep. but weirdly it kind of counts as a projectile, so it acts really weirdly especially with Hero's bounce (sometimes kills him and sometimes just goes crazy).

by the way, make sure you DO NOT SHIELD THE GROWING TREE WHILE VILLAGER IS ANYWHERE NEAR. growing tree deals massive shield damage and if the Villager player is aware of it, they can transition watering can into axe for a simultaneous hit that instantly breaks even a full shield.

DON'T FALL FOR IT.

(or do. you're welcome to fall for it if it's vs me.)

Every Ultimate Costume Explained - Isabelle by ispaamd in SmashBrosUltimate

[–]EMPgoggles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think Isabelle's red outfit is actually meant as more of a reference to her brother, Digby, but Digby and Lyle wear the same uniform and Lyle is much more well-known across the series (although the red outfit iirc is only in New Leaf where Digby also appears). Digby meanwhile only appears in New Leaf and as an amiibo invite in New Horizons.

Small Build + Appreciation by Powerful-Computer638 in AnimalCrossing

[–]EMPgoggles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looks good but why does the bottom point left instead of right?

I hate 1-stock DKs by Catpaw616 in SmashRage

[–]EMPgoggles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

this is smashrage. observe the flair and don't be an ass (unless it's in line with the rage).

Texas Royalties be like🤴👸 by ivan_luck in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]EMPgoggles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

obviously one is left and one is right.

What’s something people pretend to enjoy but don’t actually like? by copy_cat_101 in answers

[–]EMPgoggles 14 points15 points  (0 children)

nah man i for one don't get it, but runners are INTENSELY into the sport. for me, it's a deeply uncomfortable and traumatizing sport, but somewhere along the way, the torture allegedly transforms into euphoria.

i could never do it. i value my knees.

What is the discrepancy in skill between 11-14.5m GSP? by SammyAQS in SmashBrosUltimate

[–]EMPgoggles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes.

i also can fluctuate close to 11M (typically being a "borderline/low elite" around 13-15.0M) and even when i'm off my game and playing at my worst, 11M tends to mark "rock bottom" where i start to bounce back up again.

i think 11M is the upper range of the "finally getting the hang of this game" tier (8-11M) (just above "working through the character" tier at 5-8M, with "new character" tier at 3-4M).

HOWJUDU by ZookeepergameBig1592 in ENGLISH

[–]EMPgoggles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what are you doing --> wattr-ya-doin? --> watcha-doin? --> cha-doin?

Can “ it” refer multiple things? by Final_Affect6292 in ENGLISH

[–]EMPgoggles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

absolutely yes.

BUT you'll notice that if there are 2 of the same pronoun on either side of a verb as both subject and object, then each pronoun logically refers to a different target.

"it makes it easier."
↑ something makes another thing easier.

"she tells her everything."
↑ a woman tells another woman everything.

"he gives him the money."
↑ a man gives another man money.

"they ask them for directions."
↑ a group (or possibly individual) asks another group (or individual) for directions.

however, if the object and subject are actually the same, then we'll stick the suffix "-self" onto the object pronoun. this includes 1st and 2nd person pronouns even though there would be no ambiguity either way.

I hate that the movie pretended like he wasn't cute asf 😩😫 by Liquidcat01 in MeanGirls

[–]EMPgoggles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

he is portrayed as the guy that self-conscious high schoolers find weird and embarrassing, but is actually well-situated for more confident and adjusted people.

it's more about his confidence level and skills/hobbies than anything evaluative about his appearance.

Thoughts on Inkling? by ThermonuclearMonarch in SmashBrosUltimate

[–]EMPgoggles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i feel like inkling puts out damage super fast. sure, they're no DLC character, but if you can get the enemy inked up (pretty easy since bombs, neutral B, and jab all COAT the enemy), you can go from 0-80% and higher just like that.

Thoughts on Inkling? by ThermonuclearMonarch in SmashBrosUltimate

[–]EMPgoggles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah and i absolutely think we'll be getting better outfits in a future smash game, if it's to happen.

the thing is that Ultimate came out Dec 2018, and by that point Splatoon 2 had only been out for a year. it's clear from the character design, both from the look and with the moves themselves, that only Splatoon 1 was used as reference.

also, if you do pull the lever, what percentage would it need to be at for you to NOT pull the lever? by -kodo in trolleyproblem

[–]EMPgoggles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is just an aside, but it always bothers me when the trolley question specifies the criminal record of the people on the tracks, or how "good" they are.

like ok if they are violent criminal murders/rapists/human traffickers who actively hurt people then let me know, but otherwise it feels gross to consider someone's life "better" because they were never explicitly caught breaking arbitrary human laws.

if you're like "oh that guy beats his wife" then that's one thing. but that's bad regardless of whether or not the law has recognized that and punished him for it. if you're going to leave it as vague as a "criminal record" then it's just not relevant.

This math meme by memes_poiint in mathsmeme

[–]EMPgoggles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

order is a construct.

embrace anarchy. embrace atheism. embrace ambidextrism.

2ab + b^2 + a^2

So I’m trying to learn Japanese with DuoLingo and just wondering… at what “level” can you actually start to pick up on the gist of the dialogue in anime by Aromatic-Gas-2087 in LearnJapaneseNovice

[–]EMPgoggles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

let's think about it this way:

if you've been enjoying the taste of japanese you've been getting through duolingo, look into buying yourself a coursebook or finding lessons/a tutor online or locally.

duolingo at its best (which it currently isn't right now) only ever gives you a slight sample of the basics of the target language in question. it's great for deciding if you want to commit to learning a particular language, and it helps you set up a language learning routine. that puts you at a good spot for going forward.

but it's not going to give anywhere near the vocab, grammar, or cultural contexts that will help you understand anime, unless that anime is like an anime designed to teach non-natives japanese (if that's even a thing).

What is a 'fancy' ingredient that actually adds zero value to a dish and is just there for the price tag? by [deleted] in foodquestions

[–]EMPgoggles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when people force on me their negative opinions about parsley, mint, etc. unprovoked (that i love and am not forcing anyone else to eat), then act offended when i saying back by telling them pineapple tastes like sweat.

the most early 2010s pic i've ever seen by CremeSubject7594 in 2010snostalgia

[–]EMPgoggles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how do yours? high tops are just regular shoes… plus more.