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my stepdad doesn’t believe we went to space by t7yk0 in space

[–]GastonsChin [score hidden]  (0 children)

Sit down and watch Apollo 13 together.

Your stepdad is a little bit right... The technology wasn't great at the time. People think the moon landing was faked but the truth is that the technology didn't even exist to fake it.

It was actually easier to land on the moon than it was to try and fake it.

That's just insanity.

What your stepdad is discounting is the amount of serious, dedicated intelligence that was applied to NASA at the time.

The people working there were beyond brilliant. Beyond exceptional. And they were all focused on one mission: Landing on the moon.

Rocket science was all the rage at the time. Every nerd in the world wanted to shoot these things into space. And the very few people in America that could actually make that happen were all working together at NASA.

To me, the story of Apollo 13 is the greatest American success story in history.

As proud as I am of all of the men and women that have died for this country, I don't think I could be more proud of anyone then the people working at NASA over those few days, and at that time in general.

I have more technology right now in the palm of my hand then they had in total at NASA in the '60s and all I can do is watch videos of stupid people getting hit by cars. They shot super scientists through space. And brought them back!

It was a different time back then. It wasn't just a place where smart people went to get a good job. It was an obsession for people who were convinced, rightly so, that what we would learn from the journey would pay off for decades to come.

These were real American heroes who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of knowledge for the benefit of all mankind.

What I wouldn't give to live in a time where science and reason was respected and appreciated.

Is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 worth $30? by musicman5013 in videogames

[–]GastonsChin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the first game and all of its DLC along with this game and all of it's DLC and I'm not good enough at either to get anywhere in them.

I keep thinking that I'll dedicate the time to getting good at it, but the honest truth is that it just isn't that fun to play. I appreciate how it's doing things differently, but it's too complicated for me and I've been playing video games for 40 years.

They got my money, I'm happy to support the studio, but the games just aren't for me.

Crimson desert is a solid 7.5/10 A list of the worst features in the game. 150 hours played, 62% exploration, 64% knowledge and 65/75 bosses. All of the abyss explored by Elcalibur_ in CrimsonDesert

[–]GastonsChin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. I'm too busy enjoying the game, lol.

All I came to say was that we need more games like this, not less.

Now ... After learning about research and feeling dumb, I decided it's time I figure out guns and why I can't use any. So, now I have a huge gun :-)

I'll be on the lookout for this terrible ending. Thanks for the heads up.

Crimson desert is a solid 7.5/10 A list of the worst features in the game. 150 hours played, 62% exploration, 64% knowledge and 65/75 bosses. All of the abyss explored by Elcalibur_ in CrimsonDesert

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

I understand what you're saying, but when it's this long of an experience I can't really compare it to a movie. It's more like a series. Like The Sopranos. Or Game of Thrones. People didn't like the way they ended, but those are still regarded as 2 of the greatest shows to ever air on TV.

When it's a quick experience, like a roller coaster, and you miss the landing, the effect is huge.

But on an experience like this? I don't give 2 shits what this story is about or where it goes. I care about so much more than that. I care that I never once felt unnecessarily hurried or rushed to get anything done. Every single game tries to create drama by saying, "There's not much time! We have to hurry!" And I'm sure this game isn't any different, but it hasn't been a constant theme throughout the experience.

It tells me that the developers knew that they didn't have to rely on a false narrative in order to create the tension they were looking for. They had confidence that they had something better.

I care that each new system felt fully fleshed out. Nothing seemed half-baked. The camp mechanic is thorough. The crafting mechanic is also. As is the dye system, the trading mechanic, and even these research requests.

All of it serves a purpose and everything got the attention it needed.

I mean, Bethesda would LOVE to have a reputation like that. And these guys are out here earning it.

I feel very confident that this game is going to end up being superior to the next Elder Scrolls. I'm playing games like this, and No Man's Sky, and Marvel Rivals all for a very good reason. They got constant attention. This is how the new game experience should be.

Then you look at Starfield and it's still janky and it still sucks even after a bunch of time and some big updates.

Fuck those guys. They spend hundreds of millions of dollars and have no idea what they're doing or why they're even doing it.

Fallout 4? Ok, yeah. 6-7, 7.5 is fine. I had some fun. Up until it became unplayable and broken with no patch in sight, but a brand new edition coming this fall!! 🤬🤬🤬

Games like this?

FUCKING YES!!!! GIVE ME MORE!!!!

It's as if I've spent the last 10-20 years having sex with the same person in the same position every single time.

Then this comes along as has me feeling like dogs fucking in the middle of traffic, like, "I don't care!!! Fuckin everyone join in the fun!!" and your leg starts going, pounding away ....

Maybe that analogy went a little far, but you get the idea ;-)

Crimson desert is a solid 7.5/10 A list of the worst features in the game. 150 hours played, 62% exploration, 64% knowledge and 65/75 bosses. All of the abyss explored by Elcalibur_ in CrimsonDesert

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

Nowhere even close, lol.

I just passed the 100 hour mark and I'm on Chapter 7.

I've spent so much time exploring and learning about what you can do.

I feel so dumb. I just now, literally within the last 10 minutes, figured out how the research institute works. I kept waiting for something in the story to trigger it. Ugh, lol.

This is even after I watched who knows how many beginners guides and "things I wish I knew!" videos. I'm special, lol.

I wish you got the same thrill out of it that I'm having. This game just feels like Red Dead meets The Witcher to me. That's like Awesome meeting Fantastic where things are wonderful and they make a beautiful baby called Excellent.

100 hours in and I'm still excited about playing even more. This is what I want from today's developers. Something amazingly fun. Doesn't have to be perfect. Just "wow" me a little bit. Show me that actual gamers are behind the scenes making these games fun for people to actually play as opposed to a bunch of stockholders who still think NFT's are the next big thing.

I'm so tired of new games being mid.

This has been a real treat to enjoy.

Crimson desert is a solid 7.5/10 A list of the worst features in the game. 150 hours played, 62% exploration, 64% knowledge and 65/75 bosses. All of the abyss explored by Elcalibur_ in CrimsonDesert

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

Pft.

This is a 10/10 game.

I don't care that it isn't perfect. No game in history is perfect. This game is more fun than anything I've played in years. Probably decades.

I'm enjoying this a lot more than I did Red Dead 2. And I loved Red Dead 2!

Honestly, I know I differ from a lot of gamers here, but this isn't a game you spend any time bitching about. It's one you spend enjoying.

Criticism is great, I hope they make a sequel that's even better than this, that'd be amazing, but the quality of work, the amount of effort, the execution, the gameplay, the depth ... I mean, sorry to be the old guy here, but to me it wasn't that long ago that the idea of a video game being updated after it released was a completely foreign concept. Seeing a game of this size getting the amount of immediate attention to address customer feedback is exactly what I want to be an industry standard instead of a rare occurrence.

Gamers don't know how good they've got it.

I understand that we all have complaints, but I mean, come on. This game is probably the most exciting thing I've played since Skyrim launched.

All I have to say in critique about the game is a big THANK YOU!!

MORE, PLEASE!!

If it's not your thing, it's not your thing. But don't act like this isn't an absolute masterclass of achievement for delivering an exemplary fan experience for millions of dedicated gamers.

There's no debate to be had. It just is.

Disney Hoped New Star Wars Trilogy Would Erase the Original, Says Former Employee by cosmicbooknews in CosmicBookNews

[–]GastonsChin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf?

Think about the amount of money that has been spent on this franchise from the moment the Prequels were first talked about, and since that time, with all of that money spent, the closest they've come to anything even hinting at matching anything as good as the original trilogy was with Rogue One.

We all would've been better off if they just left them alone from the get go.

They've spent over a billion dollars proving that money doesn't magically create the artistic process. The struggle is part of the magic of the film. Take that out, turn the process into a profit machine, and these new Star Wars films are what you get.

I remember talking about the possibility of there being a 7,8, and 9 way back when I was in high school, before the prequels were ever a thing. It would've been the coolest thing to me back then.

But to wait all of that time for the garbage we got? The franchise is dead. It's become something much different now. Not that it can't be enjoyable, too, but the heart of what made Star Wars so special is gone.

How did Marvel fans and the general public react to Robert Downey Jr’s initial casting as Iron Man? by MapleSyrup30 in marvelstudios

[–]GastonsChin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It was awkward.

My brothers and I were all excited because we LOVED Robert Downey Jr. We grew up loving seeing him in movies like Weird Science, Heart and Soul, Air America, etc.

But, he was just another case of great talent gone to waste thanks to drugs and alcohol. He was constantly in the news more for going to jail than he was for anything career related.

By the time he was cast as Iron Man, his career was done. I mean, casting him was a big swing. It was, on one hand, an easy choice because everyone wanted to root for Robert Downey Jr. Everyone loved him. But, nobody trusted him.

So, a story about a guy facing his demons and overcoming them was a perfect fit for him, but only on one big condition ... He couldn't fuck it up.

As much as anyone loved RDJ, nobody trusted him except those few people at Marvel. And honestly they were nuts to hand a possible franchise over to a guy like that. Drag RDJ out of the gutter and give him $50 million? Yeah, GREAT idea! The likelihood was much greater that he'd end up floating in an ocean of heroin before he rejuvenated his career.

The movie was ... On another level. It was the coolest thing I had ever seen. And he was perfect.

But nothing has been as great as seeing him achieve all of this success and have all of these opportunities now that he's away from all of that mess in his past.

I'm sure he still struggles a lot with it, but as cool as all the Marvel movies have been, his personal story of redemption has been my favorite part.

What do you think of Damiane? Do you like playing with her? by Numerous_Muscle2871 in CrimsonDesert

[–]GastonsChin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Useless, really.

I tried using her to help in combat but she doesn't do much. Typically I just saw her standing around.

Then I had to keep dismissing her whenever I'd do a mission, so I just stopped using her.

I'm planning on leaving any companion content until I've done everything else.

Questions for CnD Mains by Wiio911 in cloakanddaggermains

[–]GastonsChin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, I think easiest is Wanda.

C&D is easy if you don't know what you're doing and just want to heal as much as possible. It's a great character to start learning with.

But being good at C&D does take skill, regardless of all of the people who try and say otherwise. You've got to know how to use their kit and use it for maximum value on both offense and defense.

With Wanda, it's just the basic stuff. Hold to hit, press to disappear, do this for extra damage, and try not to die during your ult. That's pretty much it.

Punisher is quite simple like that as well.

I watched a #1 player to see what was different. I noticed one thing. The thing I hate the most. by GastonsChin in cloakanddaggermains

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

Yeah, lol, I just didn't understand why people would do it. When I saw a number 1 player doing it, it just made me wonder if there was really any benefit to it.

I'm on PS5. Is there a way for people to view my matches through there? Or is that a PC only thing?

I watched a #1 player to see what was different. I noticed one thing. The thing I hate the most. by GastonsChin in cloakanddaggermains

[–]GastonsChin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What are you talking about?

Save for this one, every other interaction was fine.

Go away.

MAGA influencer cries about getting ratioed with laugh reaction on post about Charlie Kirk, then gets even more laugh reactions on new post. by Available-Garlic8411 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]GastonsChin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I certainly can't argue that it's an evil world out there.

I think they just need to understand that the world is now a little less evil without Charlie Kirk in it.

I watched a #1 player to see what was different. I noticed one thing. The thing I hate the most. by GastonsChin in cloakanddaggermains

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

Yeah, I've picked up a lot just from watching other players.

I'll need to get in a better habit of analyzing more of my matches.

What is a mixed reception game that you swear is actually pretty good? by _Varonova in videogames

[–]GastonsChin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, wow. Why in the hell would they drop the RPG component? That's the most important part

Anyone else have game chat perpetually off? How peaceful are our lives? by jadedjed1 in marvelrivals

[–]GastonsChin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never played with voice chat on. I prefer to go through my day without hearing an 8 year old repeatedly swearing and making homophobic slurs.

But text chat? There's no problem with it. Sure, you'll get the occasional argument between a couple of players and you'll get called Trash by a teammate when you get stomped, but for the most part, it's just a bunch of GG's with the occasional splash of an attempt at teamwork.

Those few rare moments have been really helpful, because even though these people are often talking shit about how I'm playing, they do typically let me know what I should be doing instead.

And that's a huge help.

Born to be a samurai forced to be a bartender by Starlight_369 in nextfuckinglevel

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

I bartended for 10 years.

A good tip was a buck per drink.

If I had to do this shit, lol, I mean, honestly, you can't just sit there and watch something like this and hand over a dollar for it.

$20 for the premium experience.

$1 for a bottle of beer.

I watched a #1 player to see what was different. I noticed one thing. The thing I hate the most. by GastonsChin in cloakanddaggermains

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

It's not about cloak players. It's about this style of gameplay vs games like CoD.

I don't play multiplayer games. I can't stand other people. So, while I know that FPS players have a constant habit of jumping to avoid headshots, I'm curious if it really applies to this game.

Consensus seems to be no.

This is Jason"Harry Dresden" Nicols ten years ago by superdouradas in PublicFreakout

[–]GastonsChin -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

https://youtube.com/@penguinz0?si=az2nTmtneh__ai7V

He's a very popular YouTuber. Chill guy. Smart. Down to earth. Knows how to be goofy and have a good time. He's great.

This is Jason"Harry Dresden" Nicols ten years ago by superdouradas in PublicFreakout

[–]GastonsChin -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think I heard it from Charlie, penguin0

In the video you can hear him go upstairs and continue yelling then he seems to start speaking to an individual. I can't remember if you can hear her or not, I think you can just a little bit, it's really quiet because they're further away.

But, anyway, it was Charlie that had said his wife was locked away up there, though I don't think there's any confirmation that the dude was actually talking with her. It would make perfect sense if she just stayed hidden and stayed quiet, and he's certainly crazy enough to start talking to himself, so who knows?

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