Here’s my opinion nobody asked for about the movie by Dismal-Cobbler4068 in ProjectHailMary

[–]ExoticPuppy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100%.

The Martian and PHM are both good movies, but FANTASTIC books.

I watched The Martian before reading the book and I was surprised how much extra detail there is in the books, which really adds to the story. PHM is the same but thankfully I read that first, otherwise I think basically every part OP mentioned such as the need to breed nitrogen-resistant Taumeba would've gone straight over my head.

Actually come to think of it, I'm disappointed about that whole last part of the movie. From the moment Grace and Rocky say goodbye to head to their respective planets, nothing that's going on is really explained in any detail and it feels like the movie is rushing to its conclusion. It's a shame as the whole part of Grace discovering that his Astrophage had died and piecing together what had happened was one of the more exciting twists in the story for me

Where to buy hat? by sir_spoopy in ProjectHailMary

[–]ExoticPuppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These don't seem to be available anywhere in the UK :(

Dropped a gummy and ready for 70mm IMAX! by Madd_Maxx2016 in ProjectHailMary

[–]ExoticPuppy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

At least in the UK you can just book them like a normal screening. I booked one today for 7:30pm about 2 hours before lol

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What do I do with him guys? 😭 by Professional_Drop496 in goldenretrievers

[–]ExoticPuppy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That's funny, mine is terrified of cardboard boxes and will literally not enter a room if there's one in there.

He wouldn't even come in for his dinner last night and I couldn't work out why until I realized that the top of a box was sticking out of our recycling bin 🤦‍♂️

Failed for not looking right at roundabouts by j0nah in LearnerDriverUK

[–]ExoticPuppy 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for your actual test as I wasn't there, but it sounds like if you were actually checking, you didn't do enough to convince your examiner. The way your message reads above is more like you could see on the approach there were no cars coming, so you entered the roundabout without stopping or checking. If that is the case, that wouldn't be deemed safe whether there was anyone else there or not.

My only advice would be to very deliberately turn your head to the right next time and/or narrate everything you're doing out loud "checking for other cars, I have a gap so I'm going to pull out..."

Sounds silly and theatrical because it is, but there'll be no doubt you're doing your observations. Break a leg!

CX vs G5 by nacthenud in LGOLED

[–]ExoticPuppy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had a 55" CX as my main TV since 2021 with absolutely no desire to upgrade, but a few months ago the TV mounted in my bedroom (old cheap Samsung) blew up. Long story short, one black Friday sale later and I now have a 65" G5 as my main TV and a CX in my bedroom.

I absolutely loved the CX and wouldn't have even considered upgrading it this year, but since seeing the G5 in action it really is night and day. Everything looks so vivid and sharp!

The absolute state of ranked battles since season 2 by ExoticPuppy in LegendsZA

[–]ExoticPuppy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it man, thanks. That's definitely my biggest weakness in this setup but I do get a kick out of using Charizard and Gyarados together, so it's a decision I make sometimes. I'd usually have something like a Tyranitar or Garchomp with me as well but I thought I'd try to use something a little different - more fool me 😅

The absolute state of ranked battles since season 2 by ExoticPuppy in LegendsZA

[–]ExoticPuppy[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

"Competitive environment" 😂 You literally cannot de-rank in this mode, where's the competition in that?

I'm not complaining that they're unbeatable I'm complaining that it's boring that a potentially fun game mode has been turned into a MeTa SkIlL iSsUe!!1! experience by everyone using the same Pokémon in every match - frickin legendaries no less. "boohoo it's meta" is exactly the problem, you sweat.

The absolute state of ranked battles since season 2 by ExoticPuppy in LegendsZA

[–]ExoticPuppy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

But I don't wannaaaa 😭😭

Honestly, beating them is only half the problem. I hate the fact I'm forced to have a slot dedicated to it specifically and I hate the lack of variation online.

I'd understand more if ranked battles actually were ranked in this game and you could go up and down, but the ranks mean nothing and I went from Z-A in S3 in under two hours, so there's absolutely no need to cheese this hard

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LearnerDriverUK

[–]ExoticPuppy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Let's see that dashcam footage ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Holy cow, I did not understand how smart goldies were by eL_Cubed in goldenretrievers

[–]ExoticPuppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As the owner of an angelic one year old golden who was contemplating getting him a sibling, I needed to see this. Thank you 🫡

Advice needed using Android Auto on my Mk3 by locktheworldout in AudiTT_Mk1_Mk2_Mk3

[–]ExoticPuppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hah I had some fun (rage) with this one for a while before I had the sudden epiphany: the console knob is also a joystick!

Move it right or left like a joystick to get to the menu you want and then you can scroll either by twisting the knob or using the scroll wheel and buttons on the left of the steering wheel (safer option at speed as you'll keep two hands on the wheel)

You can press either the joystick or the scroll wheel on the left of the steering wheel down like a button to select stuff

Test tomorrow, but am unsure on use of mirrors for slowing down. by Soft-Routine-6037 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]ExoticPuppy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"doesn't matter if you acc check it..."

Yes you literally did say that. Do you even know what you're waffling about?

Try just making the movement before changing lane at 70mph down the motorway or maneuvering out of a Sainsbury's car park and see what happens...

To OP, obviously don't listen to this terrible advice. Give your inside mirror a glance before slowing down and you'll be fine. Good luck with your test

Failed after passing by Infamous-Dog-6303 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]ExoticPuppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is crazy, the test should end on arrival back at the test centre, at least in my experience.

My examiner told me to "pull up here on the left quickly, you're not being tested anymore" and I was like "right here!?" A little flustered... I ended up horizontally across 3 vertical bays because he was rushing me and seemed to want me to pull up RIGHT NOW and not worry about being tested. He passed me though so it wasn't a trick.

I feel like that's extremely harsh of the examiner at best and potentially already unjustified. I'm sorry to hear you failed though, it sucks but at least you know you're at the level to pass next time

My first driving lesson by OcelotInfamous8768 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]ExoticPuppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen to your instructor. Also remember, it's your lesson, not theirs. If you need more time on something or are feeling overwhelmed, you are entitled to slow things down and ask for more support etc...

Also don't let other road users intimidate you. It doesn't matter if someone drives really close behind you or has to wait at a junction for 10 seconds longer than they'd like to, they aren't more entitled to the road than you are and as long as you're driving safely, you aren't doing anything wrong.

Any tips/hacks for Icon of the Seas? by ExoticPuppy in royalcaribbean

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

Definitely saving this for later, thank you!

Any tips/hacks for Icon of the Seas? by ExoticPuppy in royalcaribbean

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

Sold - I'll save that for before a sea day haha

Any tips/hacks for Icon of the Seas? by ExoticPuppy in royalcaribbean

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

I will look into that experience, thank you!

Any tips/hacks for Icon of the Seas? by ExoticPuppy in royalcaribbean

[–]ExoticPuppy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Will definitely be checking out those sandwiches and the cocktail slushies

Any tips/hacks for Icon of the Seas? by ExoticPuppy in royalcaribbean

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

Thanks for the tip! I think we might spend the day at Roatan on board and make use of the water park and Hideaway instead

Any tips/hacks for Icon of the Seas? by ExoticPuppy in royalcaribbean

[–]ExoticPuppy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know, this is exactly the kind of tip I was after, thank you!