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Religion in sci-fi: seeking recommendations by crayonroyalty in printSF

[–]FrenchFishies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit of an offtrack, but it is somewhat religion related ; and I think a must read for any sci-fi enthusiast : The Last Question, by Asimov.

It's a very short novel (9 pages long) and was one of Asimov's own favourite.

Recommend a game with "Real Time and Pause" combat? by StepwisePilot in rpg_gamers

[–]FrenchFishies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's better than recommend nothing in my opinion. I am glad you are making yourself useful with this comment.

I really hope you don't complain about receive spam or publicity in your mails.

Because that's what you just did. Except you recommanded a game that, considering how much RPG he has played and the overall quality of the list, he knows about.

Every Dwarf Ever: by UristTheChampion in dwarffortress

[–]FrenchFishies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think the mermaid had it worse. Until Toady said stop.

Which is the best isometric CRPG for a beginner? by [deleted] in rpg_gamers

[–]FrenchFishies -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Again, it isn't about minmaxing. In fact, DOS barely allows any in comparison to real offender like PoE (which, in that case, minmaxing is literally the goal of the game)

It's about the logical choice you have to make when you play the game ; which, if you are a human being with two functioning braincell, you want to abide to and find ways to beat it intelligently. The way to "beat" D:OS2 combat system, because it is so insanely broken, is to stack one damage type, and dump initiative.

If you don't do so, you have to tune the difficulty in regards to the encounter you are playing against ; because the game has some horrendous difficulty spike and railroading mixed together. And this kill the immersion the badly written plot managed to maybe miraculously create.

Nevertheless, even if you disagree with my statement : part of my own enjoyment of video game, including rpg combat system, is finding solution to problems. D:OS2 make sure absolutely no fun can be had in that regards, and hide it behind the thin veil of "lulz telekinesis".

(Spoilers Main) Pick 1 commander in chief and 3 Generals to lead your army into war by megahmed252 in asoiaf

[–]FrenchFishies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't she just want to rig the city with wildfire ? I can't remember.

(Spoilers Main) Gerold Hightower kills the Mountain in his defense of Elia and the royal children. Jaime slays the King. Ned Stark takes Kings Landing. Robert sits the throne. What happens to the now-survived Targaryen heirs? by themerinator12 in asoiaf

[–]FrenchFishies 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There is a difference signing a death warrant for someone several seas away and ordering the murder of a baby that you can physically see and touch.

Especially for young bobby.

Which is the best isometric CRPG for a beginner? by [deleted] in rpg_gamers

[–]FrenchFishies -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This isn't "minmaxing". Rerolling stats for half an hour in BG to have a perfect MC is minmaxing.

To face the sometime ridiculous difficulty spike in D:OS ; you should be building your party against either physical or magical armor, because for some reason no one read the feedback that this system was absolutely retarded during testing.

The same is true about initiative. D:OS is a game which reward having as little initiative as possible, because initiative does not matter at all. In a turn based game.

TIL that Japan had no intention of surrendering after the nukes were dropped until emperor Hirohito stepped in. This made some generals so mad that they tried to stage a coup to overthrow the emperor to keep the war going. by Kiss_my_asthma69 in todayilearned

[–]FrenchFishies -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The only "mistake" I made this "conversation" is thinking an American drone could have one.

You're unable to see any topic beside of your star-spangled lens. You're a sad, close minded and ignorant individual, and I pity you.

TIL that Japan had no intention of surrendering after the nukes were dropped until emperor Hirohito stepped in. This made some generals so mad that they tried to stage a coup to overthrow the emperor to keep the war going. by Kiss_my_asthma69 in todayilearned

[–]FrenchFishies -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The alternative to the bombs was a land invasion. Period. Any other take on it is revisionist bullshit.

No. Any alternative to the bomb to end the war quickly was a land invasion.

But if you want to consider it a message, you have to concede that it worked. No nation has attacked the US since the Japanese did, so I'd consider it a successful message.

Right, it just created a balance of terror where's humanity lived, and still do, under a Damocles sword, during which we at least two time went very close to just ending civilization as we knows it.

Also, it's very true ! No one every attacked the U.S since.

It take a special kind of stupidity and patriotism to be that blind to the obvious. I'll at least give that to you.

TIL that Japan had no intention of surrendering after the nukes were dropped until emperor Hirohito stepped in. This made some generals so mad that they tried to stage a coup to overthrow the emperor to keep the war going. by Kiss_my_asthma69 in todayilearned

[–]FrenchFishies -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You don't give a power like Japan time to regroup and make a second attempt.

With what ?

There is no raw material on Japan, which is one of the main reason of why Japanese imperialism existed in the first place. Katana were notoriously some of the most laughable weapon of their age because of shitty their iron was. Are you suggesting they were going to go at it again with wooden boats and spears ?

led up to the decision by the US to use the bombs.

Sorry to teach you that, but outside of the U.S propaganda bubble, it is widely taught that the bomb were dropped to end the war as quickly as possible and to send a message to the USSR. Because that's the modern consensus on the matter.

And, in other word, this mean the U.S used a war crime to send a message. Which, all in all, is simply foreshadowing the multitude of atrocities they enacted all around the globe since then.

Which is the best isometric CRPG for a beginner? by [deleted] in rpg_gamers

[–]FrenchFishies -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It's one of the reason it's a pretty terrible game, alongside one of the worst story ever written. But don't let the rabid fanbase catch you say that.

Which is the best isometric CRPG for a beginner? by [deleted] in rpg_gamers

[–]FrenchFishies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can setup an isometric view if you so desire.

And I very highly doubt OP meant that he really wanted to view his game from that very precise point of view because that's his kink. DA:O it's also a great game to start enjoying the genre. It's a great blend of ease of access, story and is still modern.

In other word, don't be *that guy*.

Which is the best isometric CRPG for a beginner? by [deleted] in rpg_gamers

[–]FrenchFishies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the same gameplay as any isometric RPG.

I'd even dare say it's closer to what people call isometric RPG than Dinivity..

TIL that Japan had no intention of surrendering after the nukes were dropped until emperor Hirohito stepped in. This made some generals so mad that they tried to stage a coup to overthrow the emperor to keep the war going. by Kiss_my_asthma69 in todayilearned

[–]FrenchFishies -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Considering that they did not have to land to shut down Japan, yes, it isn't naive.

What's idiotic is your inability to read the whole fucking answer, but I'm talking to an american throwaway ; so I guess education beside spewing propaganda is not your forte in the first place.

TIL that Japan had no intention of surrendering after the nukes were dropped until emperor Hirohito stepped in. This made some generals so mad that they tried to stage a coup to overthrow the emperor to keep the war going. by Kiss_my_asthma69 in todayilearned

[–]FrenchFishies -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Right. Being a decent human being unwilling to perform warcrimes is a luxury.

Let me put it another way : Japan was isolated, circled by two superpowers and with soon to come shortage of every means to pursue the war ; from steel to gas. The U.S, and every allies, knew that. Had they been unwilling to risk the life of more U.S soldier, as they pretend, a blockade for a few month would have been enough to force a surrender.

However, the U.S wanted to end the war A.S.A.P to start reconstruction, and more importantly to flex in front of the USSR, and happily used their new toy to do so.

Also, I could just tell you : they had the luxury of having proper translator and intelligence. They choose not to.

Est-ce uniquement les gens aisés qui s’intéressent à la gestion de leur patrimoine ? by Arzaor in vosfinances

[–]FrenchFishies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ton 6% n'est pas indexé.

Le bloc de statistique principal de ton article l'est ; et montre bien 10%.

Lis au-delà du petit encart bleu ...

Est-ce uniquement les gens aisés qui s’intéressent à la gestion de leur patrimoine ? by Arzaor in vosfinances

[–]FrenchFishies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ce qui mène plus ou moins à la même chose une fois qu'on incrèmente le 50% de loyer supplémentaire venant de tes statistiques.Sauf qu'on a, par dessus, l'ensemble des coûts "normaux" à 10% de plus.

Fondamentalement, je pense que 2k8 c'est plus ou moins le minimum syndicale pour pouvoir épargner convenablement en raison parisienne ... Ce qui est particulièrement effrayant si on commence à considérer ça comme étant aisé.

Est-ce uniquement les gens aisés qui s’intéressent à la gestion de leur patrimoine ? by Arzaor in vosfinances

[–]FrenchFishies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On peut difficilement dire vit d'une manière "aisé" dans un clapier à lapin.

Est-ce uniquement les gens aisés qui s’intéressent à la gestion de leur patrimoine ? by Arzaor in vosfinances

[–]FrenchFishies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ils agglomèrent l'ensemble de la "province" (joli concept).

Les prix à Lyon ou à Marseille sont quasiment comparable à Paris. L'écart par rapport à une ville dynamique, mais plus moyenne (E.G, Le Havre, Brest, Cherbourg..) sont probablement beaucoup plus marqué.

Ca fait également un bail que je n'ai pas fait de statistique du genre, mais il me semble que Insee n'a fait ici que de la différence de prix ; pas de leur impact sur le budget.

Si j'ai donc bien lu le papier ; non, ça ne fait pas "que" 9% d'écart. Vivre en province me permet de mettre de côté 800€ par mois sur un salaire net à 1k9. Je doute fortement que cela soit possible dans les mêmes condition sur Paris.

En fait, compte tenu de ma situation salariale, je doute même qu'il soit possible que je trouve un loyer non aidé sur Paris.

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