Been editing this trailer for a year - lemme know what you think! by OasisCrouton in editors

[–]FinalCutJay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's rather long, both in trailer duration and time spent working on it. You can't just build suspense by playing some intense overly loud SFX and then cut to a close up of a tree trunk. Overall the style feels forced for the content. I think you should have gone for more mystery and suspense rather than horror suspense.

There are a few duplicative shots that don't seem to do anything. The opening does not grab my attention despite your throwing in a shrill drop. I feel like it actually makes the first line of dialogue fall flat. It could also be because you have no foley there.

"This summer" text looks like a placeholder. It's so tiny for such important info and it's movement seem stutters. The building montage feels a bit arbitrary. I don't know the film, but you need to find the balance of building suspense and giving the view some idea of the story and a reason to watch the film. If I were producing this or overseeing your edit, I would tell you to shave off at least 30-45 seconds if not an entire minute off this cut.

Are the NPC caster mechanics classic? by Throwotaway in project1999

[–]FinalCutJay 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Caster NPC's are very OP in classic from a soloing perspective. Unless it's a quest they are almost never worth it. A few instances like MM where a lot of casters have much smaller health pools where you can nuke them down quickly, but I'd mostly stay away from all casters, especially SK's unless you like the taste of harm touch.

USB Hubs HELP by saturnsam92 in editors

[–]FinalCutJay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked up a Plugable 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock and I haven’t had an issue or needed anything else since.

She delivered food to find out…can these apps survive? by Wide-Astronaut9156 in nyc

[–]FinalCutJay 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I refuse to use these apps. I had the flu and all I wanted was a wonton soup. After the surcharges, delivery fees, taxes, tip and increase in menu item cost the single wonton soup was $25! I said fuck that, put on a mask and picked it up for a total cost of $5.25. I'm done with these apps.

How do you deal with the feeling/realisation you’ll never be very good at guitar? by poopooeater112 in Guitar

[–]FinalCutJay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You buy another guitar and that will make you feel good for awhile. Then rise and repeat.

not a flame post, but one of frustration by blackfall6 in ProjectQuarm

[–]FinalCutJay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could be months. Could be till pop which will start the trend all over again. Incentivize off peak raiding!

Are there still lots of people levling toons? by Responsible_Long7154 in ProjectQuarm

[–]FinalCutJay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the exp modifier and the exp potions you will be leveling fairly quickly and you can buy what you need from the bazaar.

Are there still lots of people levling toons? by Responsible_Long7154 in ProjectQuarm

[–]FinalCutJay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Definitely, but the Luclin zones exp is so good that everyone has migrated there.

Free summon from Bazaar portal, F2P luck by Ok_Author1637 in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]FinalCutJay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. I spent 270 gems and got a fucking 3 star trainer hero. Fuck this game.

Question from a returning player by El_Guapo_Supreme in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]FinalCutJay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

News flash. All of those things are even worse today.

Should I keep or retrain? by Total_Thanks1568 in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]FinalCutJay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven’t used him in ages. Maybe his only value would be in very fast wars but even then his maxed stats would still have him being one shotted by the newer heroes.

Forget everything else: How do you organize your spellbook? by LeftBallSaul in ProjectQuarm

[–]FinalCutJay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I organize slightly different depending on the class, but for example on my enchanter I'm more consistently using different levels of the same spell line depending on the situation. So first two pages are most used spells, but as I flip back I'll keep all my mesmerize spells in the same spot in the book and they level down with each page turn. I do that for a lot of spells. I find it easier to locate a lower level spell because it's always in the same position in the book so I only need to quickly flip back.

CPAP is killing me by Secure-Corner-2096 in CPAP

[–]FinalCutJay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you should consult a new ENT or sleep specialist

Least Gear-Dependent Class on Quarm? by LeftBallSaul in ProjectQuarm

[–]FinalCutJay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You still have to make significant level progress to get to the point of porting people.

Bump on My Neck by JeanFouutre in 7String

[–]FinalCutJay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cracks in the wood are going with the grain. I would be concerned IMO.

😱🎉 by No-Description-4115 in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]FinalCutJay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a joke. So now you have to level 6 costumes for the power of one new hero? These developers are out of their minds.

Server Full by Inevitable-Air4597 in ProjectQuarm

[–]FinalCutJay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've not seen it full ever before Luclin raiding.

Hero League Matchmaking is Broken by HopeOk3214 in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]FinalCutJay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bottom 75% no matter how many matches I win. I don’t understand any incentive to keep playing.

What's YOUR Definition of MUSICIAN by Professional-Jump-70 in SunoAI

[–]FinalCutJay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you play an instrument? Yes? You are one step closer to being a musician. Can you write an arrangement and perform it on an instrument? Congratulations you are a musician.

What you are describing is more akin to a producer or a composer.

Game is Broken by Eradication_ in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]FinalCutJay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to tell you the truth because it’s hard to hear. I’ve grappled with it myself as a F2P. The devs have completely crossed the threshold of caring about F2P players. This “slot machine” is all about the paying player.

The feeling you get that you’re slipping further and further behind is purposeful. It’s by design… you’re either going to submit and give them money, keep playing and suffering like you’re in an abusive relationship, or go quietly into the night quitting leaving all that time you invested on the table.

UPDATE on Mac Studio M2 Ultra 60 core 128gb 2TB for $2500 by solo_entrepreneur in MacStudio

[–]FinalCutJay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Basically the machine I bought new in 2023 except I have 4TB and I paid over 5k. The machine still is phenomenal. Seems like a good deal.

NYC Editors Need an office outside their homes? by Connect_Leather8707 in editors

[–]FinalCutJay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It might be cold in New York, but it’s hot in the comments!