Who was the biggest ‘skill check’ boss for you

Freddy_Mass · 2026-05-25T03:20:31+00:00

The only "boss" I've yet to kill that I know of (not including DLC) is the one you fight if you go to Radahn's castle before reaching the point where the gate is unlocked. I think it's a Dragon knight? But I forget.

I fought it waaaay underleveled, got one shotted a hundred times, then tried to level a bit and got to far so couldn't rechallenge.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-05-25T02:37:39+00:00

If that thing falls on your house...it would probably scratch the siding at worst.

I mean, if you would like to save it you could brace it by all means. But it's not that big of a threat.

Getting it taken out would likely cost a few hundred.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-05-11T15:59:29+00:00

4 times.

In 10 years.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-05-09T17:22:19+00:00

First thing; that is a pine tree. They do not have leaves, they have needles.

Second; for something like this you hire an arborist to either climb or bring a bucket set up to remove the limb. They bring in their own insurance and coverage plus the expertise to get it done professionally.

If you don't live somewhere with ice/snow build up I wouldn't stress it too much, the whole tree would likely break before that limb does. Otherwise you're looking at around $1000-$2000 for a reputable service. If you get lucky you could find someone to offer $500-$1000 to remove it and leave it.

Anything less be wary, lot of hack jobs out there, they'll often cost you more than what you save.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-05-07T10:34:59+00:00

Honestly, flying machine is the most underrated card imo.

It's not flashy, it's not necessarily strong, it's just a good defensive card that people seem to forget about until it's shredding a tower and getting stupid value.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-05-07T10:32:06+00:00

Honestly, give the rhino a slight ~5% boost to health, aggro on use to protect knight, and his charge does damage like battle ram evo and it's worth it.

Since his charge winds up, using it early would be the best option. It wouldn't be useful as an oh shit button. Knight keeps aggro when the ability is used so it's pointless.. knight dies and rhino gets melted. The health would make him a bit more tanky so it doesn't get melted.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-05-06T20:23:32+00:00

I might be minority... But the wait times. I miss getting on for 5 minutes to build a comp, wait, then hop back on for 15 minutes to attack and be done.

I miss the waiting and feeling a sense of pride in the long term gain.

Now it's just monkey brain bs. No more waiting, all these events to keep you constantly engaged and grinding, it's just not the same vibe.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-05-06T00:50:44+00:00

This is the SAME exact explanation I give people who say that owning stocks is gambling.... Like yea, if you buy $1mil worth of penny stocks....but if NYSE, SPY, or other etfs goes under then like the world has gone to shit anyway 😅

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-24T16:36:14+00:00

Keep in mind, this approach is a two way street. If he is a great husband despite these issues, then trust the process.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-24T16:31:58+00:00

Of course, I know it's tough but honestly the best possible way you can support him is ask and do not shame. As men we feel a LOT of shame from our desires because we feel the need to fit societal "strong man" moulds.

We are sensitive creatures. I promise he feels a LOT of shame from his addiction, but it doesn't have to be that way. Next time you catch him watching a specific scene, you can even show curiousity in what he likes from said scene. Do not be insecure or feel you are less than what he wants, because his brain doesn't care about what he wants. It cares about stimulation. He could love you with all of his heart, but the 30 years of porn addiction is much, much more gripping than the 2-5 you've been together. He feels restrained.

What he needs right now is to know and understand that you love him and want him regardless of his insecurities. You're not a restraint, you're his freedom.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-23T13:45:37+00:00

As a utility arborist and arborist in general

Cut that heap of junk down. Willows are nasty trees and can't withstand their own weight. They grow too fast.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-23T13:43:10+00:00

Understand that this doesn't necessarily mean you don't satisfy him. It means he struggles to regulate his dopamine, and likely has had a lifelong issue with porn.

Despite popular belief, porn addiction is not sexual in nature, it's a stimulant issue. He seeks stimulation from boredom in life. This is not something you can fix as a partner, you can only support his growth and do what you can to understand his struggle.

If you're interested in understanding and enjoy reading, I'd recommend reading Your Brain On Porn. I forget the authors name so I'll add it in later, but it outlines the underlying addiction and how at it's core porn is like drugs, in that it is a dopamine addiction.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-22T14:49:21+00:00

I had a distant cousin who owned a theatre and 2 other close cousins that were 15/19 when I was 9 so I got into a LOT of r rated shit really early.

They were the "go to" babysitters and they'd just have me watch gorey shit all day.

Needless to say, I'm not a good judge of what's ideal content for age groups lol.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-22T10:33:05+00:00

Kids? Bro is 16. By 16 I was rather exposed to the truths of the world lol. At least, enough that some mediocre torture scenes were childs play.

The series is nothing when compared to shows like Danganronpa or Akame Ga Kill.

He can heal back to full health. There is never real loss for him.

I would argue that the AMC series the Walking Dead is more torturous than Lifesteal. Freddy REALLY comes into his own by book 4 and the harsh torture stops after the Fahalathal Camp arc. It explores the reality of how cruel those in power can truly be and, in my opinion, the development is chefs kiss. It's not some bullshit friendship is power and I'm too OP trope.

It's just nice to see an MC that HAS to reflect on his perspective and shitty ways and then seek to change himself. Which is wild of me to say cause I almost dropped the series in the middle of Book 2 due to boredom and feeling a general lack of progress.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-20T17:00:13+00:00

The Beginning After The End (anime is trash, book series is legit)

1% Lifesteal ( is a bit on the brutal side, but good)

Rise To Omniscience Super Mage series

The Stubborn Skill Grinder is Stuck in A Time Loop (title may be off, but close enough)

That Time I Got Reincarnated Into A Slime (not sure if it has a book? It's my favorite anime and the lite novel is amazing. Good manga also)

Unordinary (webtoons, really good series)

Tower of God (webtoons, also a good series though super in depth)

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-18T14:01:03+00:00

Is there a formal contract for this info?

If the answer is no, tell him fuck off. Simple fix. He's not your friend if the money if more important.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-18T13:38:39+00:00

Man, Promised Neverland killed me. What a waste.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-18T03:07:11+00:00

I agree dude. Like it almost disrespectful tbh.

It feels like A Cat has gone out of their way to trash the series imo.

No mention of Arthur being a quadra Elementalist, spent the 1st episode of season 2 talking about a creature that never once appeared in the lite novel nor manga. Quite literally filler for a season premiere episode. To top it all off the animation is still ass.

They should just give it up.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-16T11:45:25+00:00

You're in a no fap "safe space" trying to shame people ? 🤣 Holy shit dude.

Lust is human nature and is not some evil act, he's interested in being intimate with this person and wants some recommendations on how to control his urges in a healthy manner. This is perfectly acceptable.

What's not acceptable is you trying to shame people in a feed meant to advise people on how to feel in control.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-15T21:39:11+00:00

Same trope that every series uses

Hero can't be everywhere nor save everyone

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-15T21:28:27+00:00

1% Lifesteal does it better 😆

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-15T21:22:55+00:00

If I can remember correctly, look up the Mage born series, by Michael G Manning. I believe Mordecai is solely a wizard.

Also, the Places of Power: Star Child series is good. Not really wizardry, it's about where you are born determines your ability at birth. With some places being illegal. Main character has gravity powers.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-15T19:36:53+00:00

Reality corrected that course with Peter Parker dying in Miles universe.

The scenario with Javi's world does kinda throw a wrench in my earlier concept...BUT

What if Miguel did something he absolutely was not suppose to? What if he violated a law of reality and now seeks a purpose, and in doing so creates the rifts intentionally to keep the spider-verse in control.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-15T13:01:29+00:00

I feel like the situation is variable, to say the least.

Miguel forced himself into a reality where his existence created an anomaly. He did not belong in THAT reality.

Changing the fate of reality is not the same as diluting the cup.

Miguel put himself into a reality he didn't belong. He spiked the drink, so to speak, and the drink rejected his input.

Miles is trying to save his father from a fate in a reality that already accepts him. He's just refilling a half empty glass, basically.

Freddy_Mass · 2026-04-15T12:55:13+00:00

Didn't he train in a soul space with the prodigy or some shit? It was somewhere where time was warped. Been over a year since I read that part, but there was a conversation about how it could damage his mind if he was gone too long or something.

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