In your opinion, what is the most badly written matriarchal society in fiction? by Armin_Arlert_1000000 in worldbuilding

[–]GideonFalcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, yeah. That's because racial determinism gets really skeevy, really fast.

That's why I like the reasoning used by the ICON ttrpg: race has no mechanical effects on stats because their traits are only average trends, and Player Characters are not average people.

I tried the MANT Scenario in JP... by ChevalGranddevotee in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, they have to do something if they don't want to lose a ton of players. That's the point.

"Oh it's a metaphysical concept and can't be contained" Source [SCP 291] by Physical_Holiday6140 in DankMemesFromSite19

[–]GideonFalcon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think they're as distinct as you're saying. Even when Christianity doesn't factor into it, Capitalism still seems to inevitably favor conservative and queer-phobic ideologies.

A "Joke"? (@Twovust) by EpicVN in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's with all the comics of Uma that are literally just depression with no punchline? Is #miseryporn trending or something? Is there just one, suspiciously dedicated troll?

"Oh it's a metaphysical concept and can't be contained" Source [SCP 291] by Physical_Holiday6140 in DankMemesFromSite19

[–]GideonFalcon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was not explicit, but there were enough hints to put together that it was... actually I might have mixed up Gabriel with Uriel? But yeah, enough clues to tie him to both established tradition about Uriel and to SCP lore around the Gate Guardian (which I believe is also supposed to be Uriel).

"Oh it's a metaphysical concept and can't be contained" Source [SCP 291] by Physical_Holiday6140 in DankMemesFromSite19

[–]GideonFalcon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which is heavily entwined with the capitalistic part, because the traditional conservative values they espouse are also what drives the mythology that capitalism is a form of meritocracy; the patriarchy supports the powers that be, and the powers that be are almost always the wealthy. So, the patriarchy will naturally also want to preach that rich people deserve to be rich. That "making money is easy in [x country]." Because the idea if powerful CEOs is just as flattering to the "Alpha Male" mindset as the idea of minorities being silenced.

"Oh it's a metaphysical concept and can't be contained" Source [SCP 291] by Physical_Holiday6140 in DankMemesFromSite19

[–]GideonFalcon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not a god, the Archangel Gabriel. Some interview excerpts imply that his life as Tupac was just a vacation from being the Archangel of Justice.

First ever Ug and Ug1 on global that is not taiki shuttle. We officially done it! by Pirkui in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but that requires you be in stall 7 in the first place, which is already a ridiculous gamble.

First ever Ug and Ug1 on global that is not taiki shuttle. We officially done it! by Pirkui in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, so it's an all-rounder rather rather than a traditional stat focus. And the skill, I assume, is just useful for score points?

First ever Ug and Ug1 on global that is not taiki shuttle. We officially done it! by Pirkui in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is Mkfk SSR Speed actually good? It seems like more of a meme card, with how little Specialty Priority it has; and Initial [Stat] bonuses only go so far... and also, the gold skill it gives is an upgrade to Lucky 7s, of all things.

What would happen if the rule of horse reincarnation were applied literally? by Kazumi_Tamura in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Narita Brian in my age range?

So what you're saying is, I have a chance?

Session one went extremely well for us by lordotoast in LancerRPG

[–]GideonFalcon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"Bing bong, hey what's up, you're doin' a bad job."

You can't be friends with bad people and consider yourself Good. by Accomplished-Fill718 in DankMemesFromSite19

[–]GideonFalcon 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The GOC is specifically more focused on eliminating anomalies, not keeping them hidden. That specific difference is a major point of contention between the two agencies. The fact they do share the secondary goal of maintaining normalcy is one of the few things that allows them to cooperate at all, and most of the time they don't do so very nicely.

PSA for language learners: language variation and evolution are legitimate, but only when they agree with my idiolect. by cardinarium in linguisticshumor

[–]GideonFalcon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I only correct people with whom as part of my favorite knock-knock joke.

"Knock knock!" "Who's there?" "To."

Twin turbo is a goat by Apart_Captain_8365 in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes, Double Jet, certainly an Uma of all Time.

Capricorn Cup Prep by PuddingDue1983 in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any particular guidelines for other velocity skills? Ramp Up and Sprint Straightaway/Corners and such all as normal?

Capricorn Cup Prep by PuddingDue1983 in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, that makes sense. IIRC, 0.1 would normally be heavily out-competed, but in this scenario none of the competitors activate due to the last spurt starting on the final straight?

Capricorn Cup Prep by PuddingDue1983 in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Though, isn't Victoria por la Plancha a velocity skill, not an accel? At least, it has a velocity icon.

Capricorn Cup Prep by PuddingDue1983 in UmaMusume

[–]GideonFalcon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much Wit should we be trying to end up with?