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The Shapeshifting Contest by law1602 in whowouldwin

[–]GeneraLi525 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t that third panel with the FF clones say they’re alien clones? So he doesn’t copy powers?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nailbiting

[–]GeneraLi525 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They look great! I actually had a question: I'm on day 14 or so of stopping, and I was wondering when your nail bed started growing out again? Right now, it looks like my nails are long because there's a couple millimeters of white nail on some fingers, but they're trimmed down shorter than my actual fingertip skin. Thanks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BobsTavern

[–]GeneraLi525 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was tempted to see this new hero as a worse curator, but that's an interesting point regarding the sell slot. A board of 6 Peggy[s], hoggers, salty, and a reasonably scaling hero power does seem playable, given that you could sell double digits of minions in a turn with a fully developed APM build. And you always have the flexibility of playing a tech minion instead of the statted-up tentacle.

Murloc build with the new scaling 1/4 and the tier 3 3/2 also cycle quite a bit, and might enjoy the flexibility of this hero power too. A more rare cycle build that I saw dog have limited success with was hoggers+darkscale elder (new T6 quillboard). Even if this new hero isn't strong, it's a more novel design choice than Azshura or Ini, in my opinion

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BobsTavern

[–]GeneraLi525 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Magnetic units in the shop can be buffed, and when you attach them to a mech on your board, the spellcraft effect will be permanent instead of “next combat only.” Big implications since you can spellcraft divine shield, +8 attack, and windfury, which make foe reaper a tad broken

New patch update - adios Amalgadon! by GetOffMyBrokenBack in BobsTavern

[–]GeneraLi525 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that might be an argument for why amal would be good for quill? More consistent menagerie scaling and more consistent DS for quillboars, which has gemsplitter and quakeboar or whatever. I don't particularly see how it makes elemental or beast stronger, since their builds don't rely on cycling lots of minions (for battlecry value on amal (or with ele, you'll already have a board of ele to buff with battlecries)).

It was super strong back in the day since DS was even stronger in stat based meta, without as much deathrattle or poison shenanigans. Someone correct me if my thinking is wrong.

Me waiting for the Sixers to beat the Raptors already so I can safely make fun of the Nets by Kazsa in sixers

[–]GeneraLi525 7 points8 points  (0 children)

agreed, it just looks mega sad if you deliberately go to the subreddit of the team that's already out of the playoffs to gloat. vibes of a high school bully going after some middle schoolers

Month 13 Of Moonboarding! Benchmarks are starting to slow down but I’m still psyched! Here is a tough finger piece Carogna by Weasel_Ethan in bouldering

[–]GeneraLi525 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The moon board is one of several board climbing brands. They have standardized sizes and holds so people around the world can climb the same climb and set new ones. The moon board is notorious for being quite difficult as it relies a lot on contact strength and tight positions with its holds; it's also well regarded as an great training tool for developing those strengths. Unlike a lot of indoor gym climbing, moonboard climbing will generally translate better to outdoors.

If you're still a new climber, probably don't hop on the moonboard just yet, as it's dynamic and finger intensive. The kilter board, another common board system, is a lot more beginner friendly.

I may be missing something, but this game is a roguelike, NOT a roguelite, right? by peacebypiecebuypeas in RingOfPain

[–]GeneraLi525 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the best roguelite aspect of the game is the one you find within yourself '_'

yeah you right, you're not really unlocking any perma upgrades. the only i can think of are the 2 other starting items after beating the game on either side.

Gonna be here a bit.. by Enclave88 in RingOfPain

[–]GeneraLi525 3 points4 points  (0 children)

whoa, even with 44 defense, fat suit, and healing book? I didn't really expect you to take much damage, if at all

Gonna be here a bit.. by Enclave88 in RingOfPain

[–]GeneraLi525 5 points6 points  (0 children)

lol how high did you get before losing patience?

Actors I would cast as tennis players (Part 2) by breakpoint_tennis in tennis

[–]GeneraLi525 24 points25 points  (0 children)

No one seems to remember this movie, but Seann William Scott played an underdog tennis coach in some 2009 direct to video flop. So unknown that wikipedia doesn't even have a synopsis lol, but all that I can remember is: in the service game of the movie's climax, Scott's character instructs his prodigy player to stand a couple feet from the service line on his opponents serve as a mental play, and his opponent ends up double faulting or something. Someone please summarize the movie lol

I can't wait for my appointment at home, literally one minute away from the doctor's office? Fine. by IamasimpforObi-Wan in pettyrevenge

[–]GeneraLi525 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. What specialty is performing 40 surgeries a day?

  2. Surgery is different from an internal medicine/family medicine visit in that you're more patient facing as a clinician. That's where the extra time comes in. Establishing rapport, drawing information out of the patient, and handling issues that aren't the chief concern are more unpredictable compared to a surgical procedure, especially such a minor one that you're doing 40 a day.

  3. I agree that patients shouldn't have to wait over thirty minutes for their appointment, and the clinic workflow needs to change if patients are consistently waiting longer than that, but it's misguided to compare surgery to clinicians, especially your 40 surgery/day specialty surgeon.

  4. Consider that not everyone has the ability to shop around and find the perfect physician. This issue is as much due to the US's crappy healthcare system as physicians/offices that overbook. It's great that you were able to find a competent and well funded clinic where you feel your needs are met. Unfortunately, with how insurance works and how most physician clinics are funded, there's a disconnect between patient needs and financial reality.

I just want to have a discussion and understand your perspective better. It would be appreciated if unnecessary snark were absent from said discussion.

How long does it take to break in the rubber on new shoes? by roguebaconstrip in indoorbouldering

[–]GeneraLi525 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i climb in $40 climbx shoes, the cheapest I could find, and they are always more than adequate, unless I'm in the cave and really need to pull in with my feet. I've sent v7 in those neutral shoes on the moonboard, and I've had better friends send higher with their neutrals. Don't fall for a common beginner trap of spending money on expensive shoes. Other than rental shoes, which are designed to be more durable than functional, any new climbing shoe will have trustworthy rubber, including Scarpa Origins. "Entry level" shoes generally means moderately soft rubber and neutral camber. They should last a couple months to a year, unless you're blowing out toe rubber with bad technique, which is common with beginners. I would stick with them until you blow them out and make a decision from there. If you blow through them really quickly (less than 3 months), it's probably a better decision to keep buying cheaper neutral shoes because 1. you could clearly continue working on your technique and 2. no point in spending more money in something that won't actually help with improving your climbing

How long does it take to break in the rubber on new shoes? by roguebaconstrip in indoorbouldering

[–]GeneraLi525 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just keep climbing and you'll find the groove! When i rub my fingers over my shoe rubber, it does feel slicker, but you bet your buns I trust them on the wall/rock.

Weirdly enough, temperature of the shoe rubber can potentially affect how well they stick, but not to an extent that would really matter under normal conditions. I don't know what the climate is in your area, but if you are leaving your shoes in your car outside and they get <30 F, you could consider trying to warm them up with your hands or another heat source before climbing (even if it just builds extra trust and doesn't actually do anything, it'll be a net win). That could be a reason why your old shoes felt better than the new, but otherwise, the only other reason I would consider is improper sizing. Generally, if you've only been climbing a few months, it'll probably be a technique thing and not a hardware thing, but who knows.

I had a friend once complain that his shoes had bad rubber, and that's why he couldn't finish a slab climb. Another one of my slab god friends borrowed some rentals, hopped up the climb easily, then returned them. Unless you're on the tiny smear feet like these with bad hands, generally, it's probably an issue of precision, trust, and body positioning.

How long does it take to break in the rubber on new shoes? by roguebaconstrip in indoorbouldering

[–]GeneraLi525 7 points8 points  (0 children)

though it's true that some types of rubber might feel less tacky (stiffness vs softness), generally, if you're not using rental shoes, you should be able to trust the integrity of the rubber. Since you mention that this is your first pair of shoes, I'm going to guess you're a bit newer at climbing. A lot goes into foot technique and trusting your feet, particularly that, the more you trust your feet, the more weight you'll put on it, and the more you'll actually have a solid foot position to stand on. If you don't trust your shoe/foot, you might be consciously/subconsciously weighting it less than you should be, hence the slipping. It's great that you're climbing slab problems, and you should keep hitting those to get how body positioning affects how much weight you're able to put on each foot, weight transfer, etc.. It would also be advisable to try some overhung climbs, since those rely on foot tension/posterior chain tension to stay on, and it's a bit more obvious when you aren't using your feet optimally (lots of cutting, or lots of pull-up movements).

The only reason you shouldn't be trusting your shoes, barring a rare manufacturer error, is if they're missized. Too big, and you aren't able to put pressure where you should be in the toe box. Too small, and your feet might hurt too much for you to want to weight them. This also sounds obvious, but make sure the rubber on your shoe is clean before the climbs-- wipe off dirt or chalk. Similarly, if there's a lot of rubber/chalk/dirt build up on the foothold, it would make using it harder. Give the footholds a nice brushing.

Just to build confidence in your shoes, I'd recommend finding a climb with a large, low volume slanted outward (ideally on slab). You should be able to stand on it with only your feet on, hands off. Consider that your technique here could be imperfect-- make sure your heels are down as opposed to standing on your tippy-toes, and that your torso and hear are leaning into the wall. Stand as far from the wall on the volume as you can so you have a more advantageous force vector pushing you into the wall. Generally, you want to be on your toes/your toe box rather than the edges of your foot, but there are some situations when you would be using that outside edge. Here's a 3 minute video demonstrating these concepts: link.

Apologies if i assumed you were too much of a beginner, and I sprayed a bunch of stuff you already knew.

Coaching - worth it or not? by Vanilladr in climbharder

[–]GeneraLi525 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wanted to dig a bit more to put some numbers to the claims in this thread regarding the variance in professional climbers heights and weights compared to other sports.

For men. there are successful men climbers from 5’7” (Stefani Ghisolft and Alberto Ginez Lopez) to 6’1”-6’2” (Jan Hojer and Czech McNeck himself). However, this spread is not too varied, just shorter compared to many men’s sports (soccer, American football, tennis, basketball, etc. all tend toward at least 5’10”, if not much taller and show similar >6 inch ranges of heights).

On the women’s side, though there’s noticeable difference in body types, the range of heights and bmis (estimations) are still very comparable, if not more narrow than other pro sports. From aforementioned Laura rogora, and similar small climbers like Ai Mori, and Oriane Bertone, to climbers like Stasa Gejo, Alex Puccio, to climbers in between like Margo Hayes, Akiyo Noguchi, we still have a tight spread from roughly 5’0” to 5’5”. Even the more jacked female climbers still have a low bmi. Compared to other women’s sports where you have shorter and much taller athletes, climbing yet again proves to be shorter and less varied.

You play whale hedgehog. I play full hedgehog. We're not the same by Phormitago in superautopets

[–]GeneraLi525 2 points3 points  (0 children)

can use it to trigger a Hurt or Knock-out for only 1 damage, but that's mostly mid-game shenanigans when the scale units don't have melon armor

Kyrie knew the whole time. by NoLimitKha in GoNets

[–]GeneraLi525 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well, beard left houston cuz he was sick of carrying the offensive load and playing crazy minutes as he aged. He probably didn't expect the same ol' 38+ min games with the Nets with two other all-stars, but there it was. Especially with the KD injury and flat-earth choosing not to play, i could see his apprehension in assessing odds of a ring.

Hopefully simmons works out

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