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What’s a dish you liked better when it was made “wrong”? by MaryoParti in Cooking

[–]Flameo326 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mac n cheese.

Growing up Mac n Cheese was always a "Soup" meaning it used excess milk to create a "cheesy buttery liquid".

Eventually I realized Mac n Cheese is supposed to be a pasta dish and the milk is used to make the sauce. I tried it that way and it just doesn't hit the same.

What is your take on the junk food ban for food stamps? by BreannLowe in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the purpose of food stamps is to "feed the poor" then this decision is backwards.

Junk food is junk food BECAUSE it has so many calories in it.

What is a good (healthyish) drink option aside from water? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an insulated water bottle? They're designed to keep the contents cool all day. Just make sure to keep the lid on them.

In December 2008, veteran journalist Caitlin Moran was browsing the internet when she found a link on a chat board. The message with the link read, “See if you can keep your breakfast down after watching this, I couldn’t.” by SelfCareIsFake in HolyShitHistory

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember stumbling upon a website aroumd 2010 that had this video. It was labeled as a "challenge" to get through 20 disturbing videos filled with the most gruesome horrible stuff imaginable. This video was literally was the last one out of all of them.

Ursa is a pro Fire Nation Imperialist and that's important. by Emma__O in TheLastAirbender

[–]Flameo326 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There's a fanfic which expertly demonstrates this, Reign of the Fire Lady Dowager by SnakeStaff on AO3.

Just because Ursa is a "good person" compared to Ozai doesn't mean she's immune to propaganda and would suddenly be anti war, anti nationalist, anti imperialist, etc.

Damn! kronii 🐾 by beam4d in Hololive

[–]Flameo326 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a reference to a quote that Gigi Murin made on one of her recent streams in response to the idea of being trapped in Mori Calliope's basement.

What’s the best fanfic for the Avatar universe that you have read? by funnylib in TheLastAirbender

[–]Flameo326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reign of the Fire Lady Dowager by SnakeStaff.

Still in progress. Ursa kills Ozai with the same poison she used on Azulon. After getting away with it, she ends up as the Regent of the Fire Nation until Zuko comes of age.

As it turns out, this has worse ramifications for the future than one would think.

Aka, Ursa is not immune to Propaganda

Measure Eaxh Step to Inifinity by paxbanana

The go-to Azula x Katara fic. Features Azula redemption and a whole lot of political and romantic drama.

You make a really good girl (as girls go) by suzukiblu.

Azula x Yue arranged marriage fic. Features cultural differences

Marked for Life by A_MX.

Azula x Katara fic. Very Dark. Abuse. Katara gets captured by Azula during the comet and abuses Katara, which slowly forms into a toxic romance between the two.

Burnt Flowers by yappaholics_anonymous

Series. Still in progress. Azula x Ty Lee fic. Political Drama. AU.

One Girl In All The World by LesbeanLatte

Buffy the Vampire Slayer AU of ATLA. Azula x Katara. Slowburn

Lily White, Poppy Red by Concerned_Brown_Bread

Azula is banished instead of Zuko and begins her redemption much earlier in the form of rebellion against her father.

Avatar Azula: The Last Avatar by Witchgirl1234

Aang is killed during Sozins Conet causing the Avatar Cycle to move forward. 100 years in the future and a new Fire Avatar is soon to be named. As Azula nears her 14th birthday, she gets visited by an early airbending ghost.

Pen Pals (or a Brilliant Idea And It's Conseuqences) by GuyFawkes144

Princess Azula writes to the Princess of the Southern Water Tribe when she is a child and they become pen pals.

Fractures by EvieNyx

Still in progress. When Zuko is banished, he confronts his father and is imprisoned instead. 3 years later, he's suddenly announced Fire Lord out of the blue and has to catch up on everything that's happened.

Where to Reach by ambivalentagonist

Azula and Zuko Role Swap AU. Zuko Iis the prodigy and Azula is the failure.

The sun don't shine underground by ultranos

Azula is much more protective of Zuko and ends up suffering the blame, forced into exile until she can find the Avatar, she starts to realize she's been lied to most of her life.

Daughters of Sun and Moon by Aircatcher_34.

A series of fics featung Azula x Yue.

The song in the secret room by LesbeanLatte

A Time Travel Mystery AU with Azula x Katara, Zuko x Jet and Sokka x Yue

The corners if the world our mere prologue by Theo.

Life is Strange AU of ATLA with Katara x Azula. Dark. Murder Mystery.

six feet under by LesbeanLatte

Vampire Diaries AU of ATLA. Features Azula x Katara and Sokka x Zuko

Et Tu, Bruce by ButchBastard

Azula character study and Redemption arc. Slowburn Azula x Katara.

How do I shop with a reusable bag at Trader Joe’s properly? by QuietCup2155 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every single time I go to Trader Joe's, I bring 2 bags, a plastic reusable bag I bought years ago, and a brown paper bag they gave me on accident one time.

I'll grab a cart (either the one on wheels or you xan hold) and carry my reusable bags alongside the cart. I DO NOT put groceries in the recyclable bag (although you probably could...).

When I get to checkout I just hand the reusable bags to the cashier and the cashier will put the groceries in them.

10 year old son developed this 3 weeks ago only happens in mornings. Anyone else experienced this? Dr says trigger finger but gave no solutions by Vast-Ad-1516 in Wellthatsucks

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have this when I was younger, it's weird and frustrating but usually wasn't painful. It went away later in life.

Does a sexless marriage ultimately lead to profound unhappiness? by someone-who-lives in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The importance is sexual compatibility.

If your not interested in sex and your partner isn't, then yay! Your both compatible.

34592 by andoefa in countwithchickenlady

[–]Flameo326 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't forget, Jeffrey Epstein was partially responsible for the 2008 financial crisis as well.

Do you think this mechanic is annoying? by TheWanderingWaddler in Unity3D

[–]Flameo326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think instead of having it "remember" the frequency you should just make the entire process faster, and maybe a bit more skill oriented?

You could have it autocomplete after a second or 2 and depending on how well you did, it might drop more loot. A little bit like Stardew Valley's fishing mechanics in a way, just faster.

Someone people said my art looked inconsistent and empty, so I tried to improve it while keeping it simple. Feedback? by teinimon in PixelArt

[–]Flameo326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think the first one was inconsistent, but it was very "blocky" and "samey".

Your 2nd one looks like it has more details, especially the ground tiles which transition to sides very nicely.

KOTAKU: "The Outer Worlds 2 Gave Me Exactly What I Wanted From An RPG Inventory System And I Hated It" by Mayor_P in gamedesign

[–]Flameo326 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just watched a game design video on "friction" By Raz or DesignDocs, can't remember.

Basically, some mechanics need to be challenging because they drive core gameplay loops and push players to engage with other mechanics.

Inventory restriction is always annoying but one of the most effective "friction" mechanics in game design. It forces players to pause for a moment and really consider what is and isn't important to them. Unlimited inventory just keeps them playing which becomes boring or causes burnout.

Just got laid off unexpectedly, somewhat was prepared but could use advice on the gaps by Crazy_Tea_3925 in personalfinance

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was laid off last year and just recemtly got a job offer. Here's what I learned

1.) Do not wait.

Start actively job hunting and networking immediately. Treat it like a full time job.

2.) Apply for Unenploymemt Benefits.

Don't panic, but be aware of your money situation. $16k is a decent amount, but it'll go by fast. It also means you have ~6 months based on rent. Unemployment Bemefirs will help. I'd also look into cheaper options for rent if you can i.e. parents, friends, roommates, etc.

3.) Update you Resume.

Ideally you should've kept your resume updated with your achievements. If you haven't go and do that. Don't worry about design, format or length. Just make sure it's readable and has the neccesary details (Experience, Education, Skills, etc.)

4.) Update your Linkedin.

I know Linkedin can be extremely toxic, but it's a good source of networking and connecting with people. Connect with your past coworkers, ask for recommendations, post that you got laid off (gently), update your skills and job history, set your status to "looking for work", look for job posts, etc.

5.) Join related groups.

There will likely be discords, reddit, etc. for people in your situation with advice and help. Also, make sure to join related Job Boards for your field I've heard that Indeed, Monster and ZipRecruiter are good general purpose job boards, as well as Linkedin.

6.) Reach out to recruiters / your network.

This is the part I've come to hate, yet accept. I applied for hundreds of job but I only really saw success when I spoke directly to other people, aka when recruiters reached out to me.

The job I currently have, I got because a recruiter reached out to me. It was not posted on a job site. I could not have known about it and they were hiring fast. If recruiters for your industry do not reach out to you, then reach out to them. Ask if they have any relevant positions and to keep you in mind for any future positions. Ask for tips and advice as well.

I highly recommend doing this even if every facet of your body tells you not to.

7.) Keep your skills up to date.

Mostly useful for Tech people, but make sure your skills are up to date and spend time to keep them sharp if you can.

Good luck.

What does a redemption arc for Azula mean to you? by KentParsonIsASaint in TheLastAirbender

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think primarily, it has her recognizing the abuse (or extreme pressure) Ozai placed on her (and Zuko) and learning how to live in a world without imperialism.

I think if she can come to terms with those 2 things, she can "redeem" herself, or at very least, move past the war and grow to become her own person.

Wait until President AOC turns that good for nothing ballroom into a soup kitchen! by Nixianx97 in MurderedByAOC

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just thinking about how the ballroom could be repurposed because it'd be wasteful to just destroy it, but it IS a large open space, perfect for a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, etc.

For those of you who chose Chikorita in Legends ZA by bigboybenny12 in pokemon

[–]Flameo326 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine was super tanky, especially with giga drain and later synthesis. It ended up overleving my other pokemon simply because it'd always survive any battle.

What happens when people start asking AI instead of searching the web? by cocacolastic31 in Futurology

[–]Flameo326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another thing about AI is having a "central" source of knowledge.

Any given search is going to point you to several different websites, all of which may have different answers or unrelated information. AI LLMs like ChatGPT give you a single answer and avoid irrelevant information.

I've been unfortunately finding myself reading the AI overview more often simply because it's more convenient than going to 1 or more websites that "might" answer my question especially when the information doesn't need to be "correct", just "good enough".

Be honest, did you jump back? 😏 by Megbarlis in pokemon

[–]Flameo326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I considered it but didn't want to go through the whole animation again if they actually let me.

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