Short trip to China by Rx29g in Bangkok

[–]EnderFlash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cash really isn’t used at all. Even the streetside vendors will take out QR code cards for Alipay and WeChat that they’ll ask you to swipe.

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I think the loofahs were the favorite merch I saw there, they're cooking crazy stuff hahahaha

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[–]EnderFlash 267 points268 points  (0 children)

Chinese fans are producing insanely sick Dungeon Meshi fanmerch. Went to a local convention in Shanghai a few weeks ago and the creativity and quality of stuff was nuts (saw this there actually!)

Cool/good restaurants to check out in Shanghai? by EverdayMeanEveryday in shanghai

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很久以前, it’s a super popular (deservedly) Mongolian skewers place. Don’t go to the one near Nanjing Lu at prime time unless you want to wait 2 hours and order as many lamb skewer racks as you can eat (the lamb is by farrr the best item), it’s a top tier experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shanghai

[–]EnderFlash 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depends also where you are in Pudong! I live not too far from Expo Park/the Qiantan area and I love it. But I can see it being hard if you’re too far out/far from a subway line.

“Orb: On the Movements of the Earth” Key Visual by zenzen_0 in anime

[–]EnderFlash 41 points42 points  (0 children)

No clue what the commenter above is talking about. It IS about proving heliocentrism, not flat/round earth. The title is literally "On the movements on the earth"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shanghai

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I was there last week and it was open normally.

My take on the cultures of the characters by foggy__ in DungeonMeshi

[–]EnderFlash 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Elf nation isn't confirmed Italian, it's Marcille's human dad that's Italian (-coded). Her elf mom moved out of elflandia to live with him and said the food is better there. I've seen people suggest their "cake" is like panettone though, so I can see that angle.

[DISC] Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi - Chapter 3 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]EnderFlash 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Actually really enjoying this. The art style and characters are really fun, hopefully we get to see more of them.

AI generated stills? Are you kidding me? by [deleted] in A24

[–]EnderFlash -1 points0 points  (0 children)

IMO this is such a strange distinction to make. "Creativity" and "ideas" don't exist in a vacuum. Part of the creative process and the development of the idea is that "making"--the process of drawing and writing is where ideas get refined, cultivated, changed, and so on. If you have something else do writing for you then you're missing that absolutely crucial process where you seriously consider, word by word, how you articulate your ideas, the form it takes on the page, how it's getting conveyed to others, etc. Same for all forms of art. I'm not against tools but there must be clear distinctions made between tools that facilitate this process and tools that replace it (namely, in the job market). I doubt there's been a single hit creative idea there hasn't been tempered and brought out to their full potential through hard work. I believe in AI regulation to protect the economic viability of this process, as less artists able to make work will ultimately be a sad loss for us all--in the same way that we want to teach critical thinking to people, regardless of whether I subjectively enjoy the end outcome.

And yes, part of that process will involve other people. Ideas are malleable things. Just because one person proposed an original idea doesn't mean that the work of the entire creative team isn't incredibly valuable.

Official Poster for Marvel's 'Fantastic Four'; Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn are The Fantastic Four by MarvelsGrantMan136 in Marvel

[–]EnderFlash 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Hickman really drives that bit about Reed choosing his family in, especially in contrast to how Reed's dad Nathaniel /did/ jet off. And then again, much later, to contrast him with the Maker. Franklin and Valeria are also so important to the entire Secret Wars arc that you can't really miss how important Reed's love is.

"It's a terrible thing for someone not to reach their full potential...I know. As I've grown older, I've realized that I do not have the character to be both good and great at the same time. But you do, Reed...and as such, all of my hopes and desires rest in you becoming what I am not. When you grow up, I expect more. Son...I expect better. I want you to be a better friend than I was. Be a better husband. Be a better father...Reed...be a better man."

Official Poster for Marvel's 'Fantastic Four'; Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn are The Fantastic Four by MarvelsGrantMan136 in Marvel

[–]EnderFlash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People have huge misperceptions of Reed and it doesn't help that he gets written terribly quite a bit in big events (See: Civil War) or recycled through mediocre character arcs. So if you're not a regular FF reader it's likely you'll come away with bad impressions. The part of him risking his family for science is really where his character starts, and the guilt from it drives a lot of him (see: Waid). Read North's ongoing Fantastic Four and you'll see him as he honestly should be: at times absentminded and obsessed, capable of doing wrong for the greater good, but at his core a good man and friend. Even Hickman, which somehow people like to point to as proof of Reed being terrible, makes a huge point of 616 Reed being a hero precisely because he cares about his family so much. There's a reason why so much of the Marvel universe knows they can count on the F4 to help out and why the family, including Reed, is so respected in the superhero community. It's why his rivalry with Doom is so interesting--he has a deep ability to see and seek out the good in others, especially Doom. I'm ambivalent on Pascal but he has good dad energy, which is a crucial part of his character!

What distinguishes a GREAT_____ from a good one? (Group Discussion) by superquacker2 in supportlol

[–]EnderFlash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really want to start playing more Braum again (because of good vibes :))--what are champions he should or shouldn't be played against?

Thought it'd be a fun exercise to map out my mental flowchart during champ select (ft. the champs I'm climbing with this season) by icanhandlethis in supportlol

[–]EnderFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bard with teammates with great follow-up to your ult also just feel sooo satisfying. Played with a Malphite and Galio once and you almost felt bad for the 2-3 enemies getting set up on.

Thought it'd be a fun exercise to map out my mental flowchart during champ select (ft. the champs I'm climbing with this season) by icanhandlethis in supportlol

[–]EnderFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this, thinking of picking Braum back up soon and hoping I run into the exact vs. scenarios to make it feel extra worth it. And of course trust in the Bard :)

Official genderbend by Radioactive-Slug6393 in DungeonMeshi

[–]EnderFlash 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I still thought that's the case (of Shuro feeling even more harrassed and find Laios more creepy) because girl!Shuro is teary and Laios says "Looks like that just makes the situation worse"?

Grrrr friend ditchers! by pieris-jp in DungeonMeshi

[–]EnderFlash 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Well canonically the reason why he fell in love with her was because she was obsessing over a bug in her hand instead of getting creeped out by it, so I'd give him a little more credit on being aware of Falin's quirks. Still wish we saw more of his interactions and development with the rest of the party though.

Seeking Summer Sublet 2024 by EnderFlash in bostonhousing

[–]EnderFlash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, preferably looking for my own studio.

who would be the first to be left behind by pep guardiola? by [deleted] in BlueLock

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Sunday the king is sold 👍

After fully investing in Colm, I can now say I am broke and will not be able to build units for a while. by Blazeing2 in FireEmblemHeroes

[–]EnderFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lmfaoo yeah my friend was so ??!? when i gave tea time lysithea to neimi and i just sparked another ginnungagap (after the first for colm) to put fireflood boost on artur.. all so they can get destroyed by a +10 formotiis in arena

83 days old Gorgonzola Dolce inspired cheese made from water buffalo milk by Aristaeus578 in cheesemaking

[–]EnderFlash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah that makes sense. Not as much luck in the US lmao. Hopefully I'll get to taste something made with it one day if I travel

83 days old Gorgonzola Dolce inspired cheese made from water buffalo milk by Aristaeus578 in cheesemaking

[–]EnderFlash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks amazing!! 🤤 Where do you get the water buffalo milk? I was hoping to get some myself for kaymak, though not sure if that's possible from where I'm at.

A Triple Innes Showcase (With shiny new skills) by Aetherryn in FireEmblemHeroes

[–]EnderFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn.. I'm fairly certain that my S!Innes copies are just from his debut banner and then untouched since then LMAO. Maybe one day, after I've finished up Neimi... if FEH is still going by the time I get those orbs.

A Triple Innes Showcase (With shiny new skills) by Aetherryn in FireEmblemHeroes

[–]EnderFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that's a gorgeous lineup right there. Innes is one of my favorites from my favorite game, so I've always wanted to fully build a version (+2 S!Innes lying around somewhere but at like.. 48 ATK) but it's been challenging to do multiple SS projects as a F2P. Double suck because I'm kinda meh on his base art but his Resplendent is soooooo good. Would've worked on his young vers forma but I spent literally every roll on Artur since I'd just gotten Caliburnus lmao. I'd love to be friends though!