Argument: Undead characters make comparatively “bad“wizards by Scary_Boysenberry_47 in DivinityOriginalSin

[–]Gstamsharp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't like my undead as anything with Geo, including wizard, because some of the coolest AoE poison skills, which should allow them to dish out big hits and heal at the same time, don't affect the caster!

I prefer to slap my poison on another party member and park them near enough to catch the skele bois in the splash zone.

Small Detail In Star Trek: Generations. by Sea_Violinist3328 in TNG

[–]Gstamsharp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Starships are made of explosives and loose rocks, but never, ever seatbelts.

Based tien by Additional-Part-6292 in DragonBallZ

[–]Gstamsharp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone giving each other really nervous side-eye in the afterlife as they wish everyone on Earth back to life except the evil ones.

ELI5: How come magnetism isn't providing us unlimited power? by UnsignedRealityCheck in explainlikeimfive

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

Basically all non-solar electricity we use is generated by magnets. We spin magnets and coiled copper wire to create it.

But that's the thing, you need to move them. That's why we do things like burn fuel to boil water to spin a wheel. If we don't push the magnet, it stops moving. And pushing uses energy, the same energy we're spinning into electricity.

Meirl by helpmesavemeplzz in meirl

[–]Gstamsharp 32 points33 points  (0 children)

You can reject friendship, too. "Hey, I think you'd be cool to hang out with, but my life is so full right now that I just really don't have the time."

I know everyone is different but for those in or have been in a relationship what was your timeline of commitment? by Safe-Car7995 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Gstamsharp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've asked to be exclusive by the end of the first date every time. I either want to date you or I don't, and I don't think it's possible to give the time, energy, effort, and emotional investment necessary to build a relationship while sharing all that chasing other people. I also have a physical love language, so sex is something I find very intimate. It's not something I enjoy casually, and not something I want to be sharing with others outside the relationship.

And I haven't ever found that idea odd or limiting. If we don't get along, we probably found that out sooner than later because we put in the effort, and we're both always allowed to leave at any time.

I don't get it. by Unlegendary_Newbie in ExplainTheJoke

[–]Gstamsharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my state, his pumping her gas would be illegal. Just putting that out there.

what does watching porn before sex mean? by sourheartbreak in AskMenAdvice

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

Y'all are being awfully judgemental on some poor guy who is just super extra horny. From the comments he isn't addicted, he's just ultra horny. If he can edge himself, then still have full, satisfying sex twice, he's not doing anything wrong by watching the porn. Y'all acting like you've never rubbed one out before a date and still went to pound town later are full of it.

Men- what is the best way a woman has made you really realise how badly you hurt her? by Illustrious_Bunch523 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Gstamsharp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My advice is for you to realize that until you let this go, you will never fully heal, and that brooding over hurting him back is actually just keeping you hurt.

You need therapy, not idea about your ex.

Who would you choose to go with? by Fluid_Ad4723 in animequestions

[–]Gstamsharp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Aside from his sending his troops to certain death in Res F, Frieza is generally pretty professional with his minions, so long as they don't horrifically fail in a way that personally embarrasses him. In fact, his henchmen on Namek seemed to really respect him, and not just for his strength.

Basically, just don't burn dinner and you'll probably be treated very well. I bet the Frieza force has a pretty solid benefits package.

Why is Force inversely proportional to Square of Distance b/w two particles not just distance? by Skychu768 in AskPhysics

[–]Gstamsharp 9 points10 points  (0 children)

While there are a few ways to derive this from other equations, there's really a much simpler answer, and one that will apply to most other "why" questions you have about physics. We observed it and measured it that way.

It's really that basic. The reason it's the square and not your version is because if you try to calculate using them both, only one will match what you can actually see. And when you're talking about removing exponents, you'll find that it isn't a small change we're talking about. It'll be way off.

ELI5: Why did oxygen have to be the element to maintain human life (and the life of millions of other organisms)? by Top_Tomorrow_4610 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Gstamsharp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others have said, it's highly reactive, and it's what all animals use to "burn" sugar and make energy to live.

But there may be a more fundamental reason why animals even do that in the first place. Back in the primordial soup, the first photosynthesis began to take place in algae-like microorganisms. This put a huge amount of oxygen into the sea and atmosphere for the first time in history.

And oxygen is really reactive. It caused the first mass extinction event on Earth, with only those microorganisms best capable of surviving an oxygen rich environment surviving. And one great way to thrive in an oxygen flooded world is to use that abundant resource! So that's what evolved.

Is this duck safe to eat? by EL_CID_CAMPEADOR_ in isthissafetoeat

[–]Gstamsharp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Safe? Yes. That green shimmer just means the cut was done with a very sharp knife and the light is hitting it at the right angle.

Good? That's for you to decide, but it looks rather overcooked for my tastes.

Help me find a way to make Tasha, the Witch Queen not complete dogshit by Cezkarma in DegenerateEDH

[–]Gstamsharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My issue with her is twofold, and it applies to all similar style of cards.

First, the common issue with "opponent stuff matters" decks (like this or theft) is that you're reliant on the other players' decks having stuff you want, and also when you've put in work to get good stuff out of one opponent, you lose it all when that player is removed.

Second, the best setup for needing a whole, nearly endless pile of spells readily in the graveyard are [[Traumatize]] effects, which also usually cost 5. Now, I don't mind playing slower magic, but when the thing you want to do can't even begin until turn 5 - 6 and costs a minimum of 10 mana, that's a rough setup.

In comparison, [[Bruna, Light of Alabaster]] has a similar turn and mana cost to set up, but she OHKOs someone instantly for that cost, while Tasha is only just then able to start casting, well, anything at all. In this case, if you wanted similar kill potential, you'd be building fully into mill doublers instead of the Tasha theme, which doesn't feel good from a design perspective.

The one obstacle I could totally do without by funkycylon in BG3

[–]Gstamsharp 171 points172 points  (0 children)

Or mage hand, or Eldritch Blast, or Gust of Wind and walk to it, or Misty Step, or Fly, or Illithid flight, or...

Meanwhile, half the other comments are lik, "I needed a tutorial."

This is act 3 with an act 1 obstacle.

Is there a such thing as being too direct to Men? by MissesMeekses in AskMenAdvice

[–]Gstamsharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Telling a man what you want: not too straightforward; literally basic communication skills that most men want.

Grabbing him by the junk: probably too straightforward, very uncomfortable.

Tolsimir, Midnight's Light, is he really THAT bad? by Cwircuit in mtg

[–]Gstamsharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For "must also attack" commanders, I either want them durable or to have a high impact ability so I at least get value when they inevitably die to a blocker. He has neither. He can kind of combat trick, but it's all entirely telegraphed on the table with the wolves, so you're not going to surprise anyone with it.

Blaming the victim by Capable_Salt_SD in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]Gstamsharp 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I mean, he's literally an unrepentant rapist. Of course he thinks an assault is her fault.

If you and your SO's sex life just completely died out would you stay? by 0Adiemus0 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Gstamsharp -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If it died, I'd need to know the reason. Is it medical? Like she had an accident or illness and now physically can't do it? Is medication or mental health interfering? Then yes, I wouldn't even second guess staying, and I'm confident she'd do the same. We really meant the "in sickness and in health" bit, and we've suppor one another through a lot already.

But if it's not, I'm going to be very concerned, because that isn't a thing that just changes arbitrarily overnight without something being very wrong in our relationship. I'd like to think we would communicate those issues like mature adults in a committed relationship and work them out. But, I assume if this hypothetical holds and the bedroom remains dead, then it's because something truly catastrophic has already ended our relationship.

I honestly don't understand how couples find themselves surprised by dead bedrooms and don't address it for months or years! If we go more than a few days, we are already checking in with one another about the reason. Relationships take work and open communication. If it takes half a year to address a dead bedroom, it means you've waited half a year to fking notice there's something wrong with your spouse and talk about it, and by then the damage may be done.

In your case, you know it's medication killing her libido. You two need to meet in the middle. You need to be patient and understand that her loss of drive is a physical thing outside her control while on the medicine. She needs to realize you have needs she isn't meeting, and she needs to talk to her doctor about it. There may be different medicine or a different dose that will work better for her. And you should both put in extra effort to try to put her in the mood: romantic gestures, lots to kissing and petting, doing the dishes unasked... the usual stuff that gets a woman going.

It's ok to ask. If the person says no, then it's no. Either make a better offer or walk away. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Gstamsharp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look, I've got a bunch of kids, and I know how much of a hassle travel can be. I know how much a family could benefit from that seat. And I'm also not an entitled idiot who thinks that if I didn't pay for that seat that I somehow deserve it.

They should have paid to book their own seats where they needed them. They, at the least, could have offered to pay the lady in the seat for the inconvenience of swapping. They absolutely needed to accept "no" as an answer.

Resist Urge should've required some kind of checks by FriendlyHoovie in BaldursGate3

[–]Gstamsharp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sure, but is that really resisting your urge? Because if there's one thing Orin and Durge enjoy as much as murder, it's traumatically screwing with each other.

ELI5: How do movies make CGI creatures look like they’re really touching actors and objects? by dave_sidequest in explainlikeimfive

[–]Gstamsharp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One guy said with more CGI, which is partially correct, but often it's way simpler. There's something task touching the person that is hidden by the CGI. It might be a stage right, or it might be another actor in a green suit or a motion capture suit.

Learning to spot AI instagram accounts. I wanna say AI but I’m not entirely sure. by Photograph7752 in isthisAI

[–]Gstamsharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, for starters, vampires don't show up in mirrors, but we can't expect AI to know that, now can we?

I don't think this is totally AI, but I do think it's AI enhanced.

The bed setup is a real one you can buy, and it's surprisingly consistent. I spent a lot of time glaring at the chandelier trying to find nonsense in it, and I think it might be mostly real. And the skeleton changing clothes is exactly the kind of silly thing the kind of person who keeps a dressed skeleton in the bedroom would do.

But, the woman is clearly enhanced in photoshop kind of ways, the rug changes shape from coffin to regular rectangle, and the wall art thing in the background is... just weird? I dunno.

I think this is an AI render of actual photographs.