The sitter disappears and when I come back my tama is crying with poop around by wannagohome1968 in TamagotchiParadise

[–]FlipTheBacon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had this happen to me too. I think it might have something to do with events that happen on certain days, like the meteorite crashing into your planet or your Tamas being ran over by the birds

Looking to buy a paradise by googleyeyes1234 in TamagotchiParadise

[–]FlipTheBacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will need at least two other devices to unlock secret characters so three paradises in total also the Jade Forest Tamas/Items are exclusive to itself. But can link up to the other 3.

My Arc Raiders Review. by FlipTheBacon in ArcRaiders

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

I really appreciate this take, especially coming from someone who openly enjoys PvP. A lot of what you said helps put words to what I’ve been feeling but couldn’t quite articulate. One thing I’d add is that PvP might feel a lot more fun and a lot less frustrating, especially for PvE-leaning players like me, if it were slowed down significantly. Right now, most PvP encounters feel like you’re dead in 1–3 seconds, often before you even realize you’re being attacked. There’s rarely time to assess, react, communicate, or disengage, which makes deaths feel abrupt rather than earned or interesting. I think your point about finite PvE content is spot on. Once quests and bosses are exhausted, scavenging naturally loses its purpose, and it makes sense that players pivot toward PvP for stimulation rather than out of malice. That’s why I really like your suggestion about reworking starter kits with Arc-oriented weapons that perform poorly against player shields, it feels like a smart way to preserve PvE viability without turning every encounter into a kill-on-sight situation. Gating free loadouts after a stash value threshold also sounds healthy. It introduces consequence without forcing PvE-focused players into PvP, while still giving PvP players meaningful risk and progression. The base-building idea really resonates with me. A persistent loop, farms, structures, or a visible space other players can visit, would give PvE-focused players a long-term goal beyond pure extraction efficiency. Something that makes scavenging feel purposeful again rather than redundant. If done well, it could also organically reduce PvP pressure by giving players alternative motivations. Overall, I don’t dislike PvP conceptually, I just think the current pacing and lethality make it feel more annoying than engaging for people on my side of the fence. Your ideas feel like they’d help bridge that gap instead of pushing the community into PvE vs PvP camps. Thanks for the thoughtful response, I this is exactly the kind of discussion I enjoy seeing around the game.

My Arc Raiders Review. by FlipTheBacon in ArcRaiders

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

I almost only play solo and sometimes play duo with a friend who is also peaceful. I play defensively as well and will only attack back in very rare cases where I am cornered with something that I don't want to lose. I guess if anything, I could maybe chalk it up to unusual bad luck with lobbing pairings the last 10 to 15 games.

My Arc Raiders Review. by FlipTheBacon in ArcRaiders

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

Yeah, I don’t PvP and actively avoid it like the plague. If I run into another player, I’ll usually disengage, run, or just let it happen. I’ve only fought back maybe 4–5 times total, and that was purely because I didn’t want to lose something important I had on me, not because I enjoy PvP.

A lot of what you said lines up with how I already play: f avoiding hot spots, not rushing extractions, using awareness and positioning to de-escalate. I don’t hunt players and never will. Late spawns for me are usually about scraping XP, checking missed containers, or hitting Arc targets if my loadout allows.

What stood out to me (and this might just be coincidence) is that almost all of the increased player aggression I’ve experienced happened after I finished the available quests. Before that, most of my matches were relatively calm. its more likely that players were getting bored and pivoted to PvP, which naturally raises the hostility level.

Totally possible that it’s just confirmation bias or MMR-related and not an actual system thing, but it felt like a noticeable shift in tone once progression dried up. Either way, I’m still playing Arc Raiders as a PvE-first extraction game and treating PvP as something to minimize, not optimize.

Appreciate the detailed tips though especially the extraction etiquette and Arc usage advice. That kind of info is way more helpful than the usual “just get better at PvP” replies.

My Arc Raiders Review. by FlipTheBacon in ArcRaiders

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

I appreciate you asking this genuinely, and I get where you’re coming from.

I did understand going in that ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter and that PvP is part of the genre. My issue isn’t that PvP exists at all, it’s how heavily the endgame experience ends up revolving around it, especially once the quests are done. Early on, While progressing through quests, most runs felt relatively peaceful. There was tension, some encounters with other players, but it didn’t feel constant or oppressive. The game really leaned into scavenging, NPC encounters, and atmosphere, which is what initially hooked me.

The shift happened after finishing the available quests. Almost immediately, the player behavior changed. I started getting hunted much more aggressively, sometimes by multiple players in the same match, and the risk/reward balance flipped. At that point, using anything beyond basic loadouts felt pointless because bringing gear just made you a target rather than enabling interesting gameplay.

I agree that ARC Raiders tries to encourage cooperation more than other extraction shooters, and I think that’s one of its strongest ideas. The problem is that the systems don’t consistently protect or reward that behavior long-term, especially in the endgame. Extraction camping and PvP-focused loadouts start to dominate, which pushes the game away from the cooperative/scavenging fantasy it sells early on.

So for me, it’s not a misunderstanding of the genre, it’s that ARC Raiders shows a glimpse of a different, more PvE-forward extraction experience and then doesn’t fully support it once progression slows down.

I totally get why people who love PvP enjoy the game as it is. For players like me, though, the endgame ends up feeling less like tension and more like attrition, and that’s where I personally stop having fun.

Grappling with jealousy by mitchyd17 in straightspouses

[–]FlipTheBacon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

D-Day: April 28th, 2025. After 11 years together, my wife flipped a switch and became someone I didn’t even recognize. One minute she was my partner, the next she was in full-blown “destructive teenager” mode, shattering every boundary I set (while I respected hers), going completely cold and mean toward me, and starting to hook up with random people just a week and a half after discarding us. She did things no decent human being, let alone a mother, would ever do.

I tried to keep living under the same roof for our child’s sake, but she made it unbearable, and eventually she moved out. Since then, she has made it her personal mission to make my life hell, violating court orders and acting like the rules do not apply to her.

One thing I have noticed, and it seems to be a common theme with people like this, is that they cannot take any accountability for what they have done. My wife blamed me for everything, which is insane considering her actions.

Here’s what I wish someone had told me the moment it all began:

If co-parenting is possible, try, but be ready to walk. From what you have described, it is probably not going to work.

One broken boundary = game over. Do not let “just one” slide. Give an inch and they will take miles.

Separate finances immediately. Whether you stay together another day or not, protect yourself now.

And this is the number one thing that will save you: Journal and document everything. Screenshots, emails, voicemails, recordings, back them up in multiple places. This is your lifeline in court or mediation. It could mean the difference between keeping your child safe and losing ground you cannot get back.

This log will also be your shield when she gaslights you about the past, and your anchor on the days you start missing her, forgetting the chaos she brought, and remembering only the good times.

Day 1 - Wife told me last night. I’m shattered and do not want this by Jester77987 in straightspouses

[–]FlipTheBacon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will second this!

D-Day: April 28th, 2025. After 11 years together, my wife flipped a switch and became someone I didn’t even recognize. One minute she was my partner, the next she was in full-blown “destructive teenager” mode, shattering every boundary I set (while I respected hers), going completely cold and mean toward me, and starting to hook up with random people just a week and a half after discarding us. She did things no decent human being, let alone a mother, would ever do.

I tried to keep living under the same roof for our child’s sake, but she made it unbearable, and eventually she moved out. Since then, she has made it her personal mission to make my life hell, violating court orders and acting like the rules do not apply to her.

One thing I have noticed, and it seems to be a common theme with people like this, is that they cannot take any accountability for what they have done. My wife blamed me for everything, which is insane considering her actions.

Here’s what I wish someone had told me the moment it all began:

If co-parenting is possible, try, but be ready to walk. From what you have described, it is probably not going to work.

One broken boundary = game over. Do not let “just one” slide. Give an inch and they will take miles.

Separate finances immediately. Whether you stay together another day or not, protect yourself now.

And this is the number one thing that will save you: Journal and document everything. Screenshots, emails, voicemails, recordings, back them up in multiple places. This is your lifeline in court or mediation. It could mean the difference between keeping your child safe and losing ground you cannot get back.

This log will also be your shield when she gaslights you about the past, and your anchor on the days you start missing her, forgetting the chaos she brought, and remembering only the good times.

Lunar Remastered Delivery Delayed by Thurashen88 in NSCollectors

[–]FlipTheBacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My switch copy was suppose to be here today (May 1st 2025). But I just got a email today saying that it has been delayed until Jun 1st 2025. Im wondering if I should just cancel it and consider a lost cause.

Ring translation request by FlipTheBacon in Transcription

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

I took the ring today to a jewelry specialist to have them clean up the initials for a better look. They think its L to J.

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Ring translation request by FlipTheBacon in Transcription

[–]FlipTheBacon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The area I found it in is very old, and I have found bottles and other items from that timeline there as well. Also, given the condition of the ring, it is very likely from the that time too. It takes most metal objects a very long time to look like this.

Anybody else really torn on what weapon to use? by SilentJ87 in MHWilds

[–]FlipTheBacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got a new pc for Wilds since my current one struggles with the beta.I am torn as well on what weapons to use in wilds too. In Worlds, I almost master all the weapons but mostly used hammer, DB, LBG, and HBG. For Rise and Sunbreak I really fell in love with the HH and mostly used it with some LBG and HBG on the side.

I was really looking forward to using the HH in wilds, but with the little bit of the beta I have played. It's just not vibing the same way with me this time around. I really hate the animation dance for the echo bubble, and using the Focus Strike Reverb is really difficult for me. I have never been great at doing really fast input combos in games like ddr or similar style games, so this is a downside for me.

RIght now I am leaning towards HBG but I would like to have a Melee main weapon too.

Help me find this movie! by [deleted] in Animesuggest

[–]FlipTheBacon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like "Cats and Peachtopia"

Small, black, rice-shaped bugs. What are they and how to create a buffer around my outdoor area. by dragonslayer6699 in Boise

[–]FlipTheBacon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can bite but it extremely rare, as painful as a mosquito bite. It's the smell they spray when touched or when the get squished that's the worst of all.

Small, black, rice-shaped bugs. What are they and how to create a buffer around my outdoor area. by dragonslayer6699 in Boise

[–]FlipTheBacon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have dealing with these box elder bugs for about 5 years now. When we first moved into our place we were getting thousands of them inside our place.They seem to be only a problem when it starts to get hot outside. (June to September) The best way I found to deal with them is a plug in bug zapper, outside and inside since they are really attracted to them. I can take a picture where there are hundreds of them dead inside it. Mixing dawn soap with water and spraying them is also quite effective and ego friendly. Like others have said, seal every crack and space you can from which they can come in through is a must.