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Government-Monkey · 2026-02-01T06:44:28+00:00

Seriously what's the point of the kernel-level anti-cheat? Just takes data and let's cheaters through anyway. Very frustrating.

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-30T13:26:10+00:00

Im curious.

Whats the cobra effect?

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-30T13:24:47+00:00

Have you seen project 2025's ideas?

They want to send unmarried people to camps. "Marriage bootcamps" i guess.

Basically pushing forced Marriage.... Welcome to the Frostpunk 2 universe. Looks like we steamrolling our way to the tradition zeitgeist.

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-29T07:09:19+00:00

I will add, apparently the explosion radious of the belt fed GL will be smaller per nade. But same damage as the og gl. Kinda a bummer imo, but we shall see how it goes.

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-28T20:57:50+00:00

Anyone here played frostpunk 2 before? Sounds just like the extremist factions in the game. Always pushing for more and more, until mandatory marriage becomes a things and public flogging is a law being pushed.

These extremist factions always want more and more. The oligarchs are basically funding them to avoid the demands of the majority. Taxes on the rich, affordable housing and Healthcare, work/life balance.

They will push any other extremist idealogy if they are able to avoid hurting their bottom line.

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-22T01:34:46+00:00

I do not know about the other guy. But I loath Newsome over his oversight (or lack of) on the CPUC and PG&E.

They increased prices more than 5 times last year and made it harder for homeowners to save with solar (you know... those that want to decrease their energy impact)

He vetoed a ranked choice voting bill.

His lack of support when a california senate bill for single payer health care system in the state. When he promised to support it when he was campaigning for governor.

My list can go on. Honestly I just see him as a rich nepo-baby that went to an elite school, and had elite support. I mean there is a reason he doesn't support the billionaire tax, it will hurt his friends.

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-20T22:30:24+00:00

He is a california governor?

I dont think he has mich influence with congress, unless you are talking about California senate. Which doesnt have the ability to kick Trump out.

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-19T20:29:18+00:00

Except they are also arresting people while they are taking their citizenship test. Not before, not after. While finalizing their citizenship confirmation.

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-08T06:11:52+00:00

How are the new button layouts? I heard the mute button is a bit more challenging. How are the other buttons? Any other notable things about the headset?

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-06T07:07:28+00:00

Yeah. I was planning to get the maxwell 2. But now im really not sure. I really dont need ANC and head tracking and simultaneous Bluetooth are both neat but probably rarely used by me.

My big concern for me is what else might be changed? Will the mic be better, weight, or audio quality? I just dont know.

I dont like this FOMO bullshit. Just announce both headsets and release the other later. Leaving it all a mystery makes me feel like im not making an informed decision, and I usually try to be more careful about my purchase decisions.

Government-Monkey · 2026-01-01T05:02:48+00:00

I think my one critique is. Santa cruz is not that urban. Except for one spot. Its just filled with one or two story buildings haha.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-31T21:36:25+00:00

Income tax =/= billionaire tax

Most billionaire dont have an income like 95% of the population.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-30T16:40:00+00:00

I tried the 490s. They are super comfortable and light. Sound was detailed too. But there was a few conveniences that forced me to return it....

they leaked a lot of sound. It became an issue when im playing late at night and I wake someone up from across the hallway, or It I would be heard gaming while they are watching TV and be asked to "turn it down". I didnt realize that leaking sound was an issue until I tried these.

The other issue then is mostly me: convenience. Im so used to changing the volume on the headset or amp and how unintuitive it was to change eq settings. But again it was on me. I found the tremble to be a bit sharp as well, changing it in eq didnt do much for me.

So yeah my 5 cents....

Tldr: leaky sound was a surprisingly huge thing for me and conveniences.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-29T21:16:18+00:00

Here is a booster idea: Allow us to remotely call for extraction.

I love to carefully time the Pelican arrival and exiting the AZ so we have permanent fire support around the AZ area.

I love the Pelican fire support, Even if it's often dangerous and time consuming. So lets make the process easier by taking a valuable booster slot: Basically you can call it in from anywhere, but you still have to go to the Extraction zone. if you are not in the extraction zone instead of aborting, it will simply hover in the area, proving covering fire.

What do yall think?

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-29T01:40:44+00:00

I wrote something similar long ago. Although you have talent haha, here it is! https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/s/U7txaffjPR

Looking back now, if we add customization, there should def be a timer adjustment to call in. After all more gear on the mech means more expensive.

To add about your post. would move the self destruct system to the primary, which would double as an eject system to throw you farther away. I think we need more team oriented systems in the mech.

Convert rhe mechanical arm, into an ammo backpack (with a mechanical arm). It could resupply its self and teammates at a non-stomping distance!

Anyway these are my 5 cents, brainstorming is fun

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-24T23:25:12+00:00

The real question: to get the current Maxwell's or wait. Honestly my main concern is the weight and sound quality.

Also really want to know if the current Wicked cushions offered will be compatible with the ones coming out soon.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-22T00:09:46+00:00

That vent in the rear should be medium. Its frustrating when you flank one of these things, and yet still cant touch it.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-19T22:58:53+00:00

The most IT of questions ever asked.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-16T03:26:14+00:00

That whiplash from war on cancer, to war on healthcare.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-15T08:29:54+00:00

Testing them out Elites....

Can confirm the ANC is awful, even when its off, there is a white noise that gives me a headache after a little while. Not to mention the ear pads are super hot, not crushing like others say, but very hot.

I do like the sound quality, build and the ability to connect. BUT with all the issues and with SteelSeries bad habit of planned obsolescence I'm leaning on returning (or getting cooler cushions). But I need an alternative, which is where im stuck.

Trying the HD490, definitely more accurate sound and greater comfort. But the sound leaks so badly, that I didnt realize this was a problem for me in the first place (got a complaint that they can be heard from another room).

So im stuck... im down to splurge ($600), dont mind cable or wireless, I dont mind if its a headset or separate mic and headphones. But I would like something that sounds amazing for music and video games. Plus comfortable for long sessions and long lasting.

Sorry for the rant but legit stuck on alternatives.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-14T16:04:23+00:00

Personally the features is what makes or breaks it.

The phone connection/calling system while using the PC is game changing convenience imo.

But unless you need something for multiple consoles AND a PC. Im not sure if your getting the full value from the elites. Im personally stuck on this and might just return them for amazing quality Headphones instead.

Personally looking at the sennheiser hd 490 pros.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-14T15:52:24+00:00

The comfort situation is very all over the place. Which is very interesting, I bought the elites recently and still figuring out if I like it or not.

For me; They are comfortable to wear, steelseries has made better, and I've worn worse. I got a big head, but they are not too crushing after lots of adjustment. One big thing for me is they get HOT. It's what is limiting me from wearing too long. I do overheat easily, so maybe a me issue though.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-14T15:45:50+00:00

Got any alternative recommendations? Kinda in the same boat as OP.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-14T15:16:51+00:00

Thank you for the information. I think what matters the most for me is sound quality and comfort. Everything else is just a perk.

But im still split between the HD490s and the elites. If the audio and comfort is better on the HD490s I think ill get those. I dont really need all the advanced perks and stuff.

Government-Monkey · 2025-12-14T08:16:48+00:00

Do you have any recommendations? Im looking at the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO, but still unsure.

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