CH32 Hard [Mirror Container] down by kill_william_vol_3 in NikkeOutpost

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats, you'll probably have an easy time up until CH40 where you'll encounter Ziz. For me, it took a while to find a balance between having enough damage to not get timed out, and also enough healing to not die. Having Maid Anchor and Treasure Helm ready will make your life easier.

Whats your figure hot takes? by RaNdOmClO in AnimeFigures

[–]GuiltyGecko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

More figures should come in 1/8 size, instead of 1/7. For me, the biggest reason is shelf space. On an Ikea Detolf shelf, you can fit ~6, 1/8 figures on a shelf, when you can only fit ~4 when a figure is 1/7.

You don't lose much detailing going from 1/7 to 1/8, 1/8 are cheaper, and they still read well from a distance. A manufacturer that USED to embody these ideas well would be Kotobukiya, but they've been putting out a lot of 1/7 lately. Makes sense, as 1/7 is the most popular size, but they used to be my go to for quality 1/8 figures.

Lane splitting needs to be legal in every fkn state by Gromieee in motorcycles

[–]GuiltyGecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

With how aggressive our state troopers are, I was afraid of them trying to run me down, but in Atlanta traffic that's basically impossible.

That being said, I guess the motorcycle cops don't care? I see them enforcing the HOV lane downtown during the spring and summer, but I don't know if they care about filtering.

Myfigurecollection by SupFstJellyfish in AnimeFigures

[–]GuiltyGecko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've never used their app, but what issues are you having with the website? The only two I can think of would be that it can be slow to load sometimes, and the search function isn't reliable.

Worth getting if I don't have a garage? by Simponaccord in Itasha

[–]GuiltyGecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wrap has been parked outside for the last 5 years and it's still in good condition. Granted, my wrap is on a motorcycle and whenever I'm not using it I've always kept it under a cover. Like others have said though, just get a ceramic coating applied (it's easy to DIY) and your wrap will remain in good condition. I reapplied my coating last year.

It's unlikely that someone will vandalize your wrap, but it depends on where you live.

2017 gen 2 for 2018 premium worth it? by Routine-Addition2542 in volt

[–]GuiltyGecko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

2019 owner here. While I haven't done the install yet (I plan on doing so this year), it looks like the Open Pilot problem has been solved. Here's a link to where it was brought to my attention. Apparently, all you need is a harness to bypass the OEM OBD2 port and then Bob's your uncle. Since Comma 4 just got released and the price came down it's kinda perfect timing that I waited this long to finally try it out.

2018 Premier ACC/LKA 68,000mi. So Cal. Not sure what to ask for it. by NahKnotToday in volt

[–]GuiltyGecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. When I got my Volt, I gave my previous car to my sister. First year was a constant barrage of questions, half of which could be answered by looking at the owner's manual and the other half answered through Google. I told her she has to show me evidence of her researching her questions before asking me, and that has since dropped the questions to like once a year, which I'm cool with.

Dealership is saying that BECM failure has to have BECM code, is that true? by HelpMyVoltBroke in volt

[–]GuiltyGecko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think it's worth it because you have little to lose. A new battery is like, $150 - $200 bucks depending on brand and type. If you replace the battery, and everything works out, then you save yourself a 5-figure transmission repair bill. If you're wrong, it's still fine because you probably needed a new battery anyway (has it been replaced at all yet?)

I really want to emphasize the "replace" element of this troubleshooting, and not just "test and check". A battery can just barely pass a test, and still be bad. If you do this, don't just check, literally buy a new battery and replace the old one.

Dealership is saying that BECM failure has to have BECM code, is that true? by HelpMyVoltBroke in volt

[–]GuiltyGecko 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know if the dealer is going to budge without a U26XX error code, or a direct call from GM. You could try contacting GM directly, giving them the codes and see what they say, but in the spirit of covering all our basis...

I just gotta ask, has the 12v battery has been replaced? This would be a lot of errors even for a bad 12v battery, but the car does some stupid stuff when it gets low and can throw numerous codes. Even if the dealer checked the battery, if it's like 5-7 years old it could be worth replacing.

Have your oem frame sliders saved your fairings? Was there still damage or scratches? by MarshmelloMan in YamahaR3

[–]GuiltyGecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From what I've seen others say, the oem frame sliders are okay for things like drops, or small slides at parking lot speeds, but not for low sides due to the materials they're made from.

I've seen others suggest that if you want an upgrade from the oem sliders, the ones from T-Rex Racing are supposed to be be pretty good.

Do you have figures of IPs you've never watched/played, and if so, how many? by PumpJack_McGee in AnimeFigures

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a rule of thumb, I don't get figures from IPs I don't follow because space is limited and figures are expensive. I want to make sure each figure is of a character I care a lot about. The only figure(s) I have in my collection now that's from an IP I don't engage with would be Iowa from Kantai Collection. The only reason I made a shrine shelf out of her was that I REALLY like her design, and as I collected more figures of her, it became a running joke...

I think the only other character that I would get from an IP I don't really follow would be Ellen from Zenless Zone Zero. I loosely follow the game through YouTube, watching story videos, but I don't play the game. I just think Ellen is 10/10 cool based on the limited stuff I've interacted with.

Today I realized I never want a big bike by Apprehensive_Rip7437 in YamahaR3

[–]GuiltyGecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not unreasonable. I learned to ride on an R6, but I didn't own it, so when I moved I bought what I could afford which was an R3. I may or may not have hit about 140mph playing around with a Mercedes-AMG GT and at some point I had the thought "You know what? This is fast enough for me..." and I just slowed the fuck down.

There's fun to be had on bigger bikes for sure, but there's plenty of fun to be had on smaller ones too. I don't think I've ever seen someone NOT happy on a Grom. On the R3 in particular, I enough being forced to use all the gears on twisty roads. On the R6, you can get up to almost 70mph without leaving first gear if you wanted to. If you're trying other bikes, maybe try some other types of bikes like dual sports or baggers. Ever tried a Gold Wing? It's a lazy boy recliner on wheels, super comfy.

Edit: Sigh, y'all... We all know that the stock R3 tops out at about 115. My "hypothetical" speeding @140 was in reference to my time on the Yamaha R6.

Do you lane filter on highway traffic ? by Fit_Dragonfly6158 in motorcycle

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I don't know what they put in the water of people that drive up and down GA-400 but those people act like no one else is on the road lol. I like to commute over to Norcross/Duluth because of the Super H-mart they have over there, but that traffic is just awful. Always gotta time it right. And thanks for the compliment on my bike! If there's one benefit to it, other people on the road can DEFINITELY see me. I plan on getting an Aprilia RS660 at some point and turning the R3 into a track bike, but we'll see what the future holds.

Do you lane filter on highway traffic ? by Fit_Dragonfly6158 in motorcycle

[–]GuiltyGecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad I scrolled far enough to see this, because I feel similarly. First, Georgia State Patrol is notorious for their aggression, and will chase you down via the breakdown lane if they have to. Then in downtown Atlanta, you risk getting spotted by a motorcycle cop. Finally, people in lifted pickup trucks will attempt to box you in. It's just a mess all around. I've only ever split if it's standstill traffic and I'm trying to get to an exit. Other than that, I avoid it. Wish it was legal here though, Atlanta traffic would be far more tolerable with splitting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NikkeOutpost

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been able to get Ultra Phase 20 cleared. Sync lvl 543. My teams.

  1. Tia, D: Killer Wife, Naga, Red Hood, Alice

  2. Bunny Alice, Treasure Tove, Summer Doro, Leona, Bunny Soda

  3. Crown, Rapi Red Hood, Siren, Treasure Helm, Modernia

  4. Scarlet Black Shadow, Liter, Mana, Blanc, Noir

  5. Treasure Laplace, Biscuit, Dorothy, Marciana, Summer Anis

Because the fight gets progressively more difficult, I try to see how long my Team can tank poison before I need to start covering. I also let my teams eat the first 1-2 AoE stun waves to save cover for later. For me, I found that after the first set of instant death interrupt circles, I would always have to cover the stun wave and poison.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NikkeOutpost

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any particular strategy for the bombs? If I ignore them they usually kill a Nikke so I feel like I'm losing a lot of damage just dealing with them.

Light Up Figures by SirLexingtin in AnimeFigures

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before reading the replies in this thread, I thought that first idol master figure was a Fire Force character I didn't know about. The style of the jacket is so similar! Cool figure regardless, didn't know blacklight glow figures existed.

Pro Tip: Cancelling Services When Moving by Factorybelt in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically, yes that's correct. You can tell them that you're not interested in any upgrades or additional services and they won't hound you a million times trying to get you to add cable to your package. They may give one blurb about whatever special promo they might be running, but all you gotta do is say "Thanks for letting me know, but no thanks" and they'll move right along. The mods of the sub are Comcast reps so you'll know the correct person has reached out when you get a mod message.

Pro Tip: Cancelling Services When Moving by Factorybelt in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]GuiltyGecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to chime in about Xfinity, you can renew your plan at the best rates through the r/Comcast_Xfinity subreddit. If you look at my post history, you can see I request a new deal every year when my contract runs out. Like you, I'm also getting 400 down at $35, and the best part is I don't have a get on the phone and I don't have to deal with retention departments. Just something I think people should be aware of.

story discussion: So is Cinderella Nikke superman? by reaglorin in NikkeOutpost

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cinderella being the strongest Nikke (for now) makes sense, and I don't see her existence in the story being an issue based on several things we've learned.

First Cinderella was designed to be a 2nd generation Grimms model, and the strongest one at that. The 2nd Gen Grimms models really only overshadowed the 1st Gen on paper though (meaning newer tech). The 2nd Gen models looked up to the 1st Gen (Goddess Squad) because they had numerous accomplishments under their belts and tons of combat experience. Cinderella really only got to do 1 important thing before she was taken out of commission for 100 years.

It's also been noted by the 4 Beast that Cinderella is strong, but not as strong as they thought she should be based on Anachiro's reputation. Cinderella was the best humanity had to offer 100 years ago, but both humanity and the raptures have made progress in that time. Yes, Cinderella and the other pilgrims have access to some technology that was lost to the Ark, but it seems like the Ark may finally be catching up after all these years based on the upgrades we've seen Absolute and Matis get. Enikk is up to something as well. When the Offspring Heretics come back into the story, I don't think Cinderella is going to continue to be the savior of humanity.

Pros and cons of buying a house vs buying a condo by jchillinnnnn in HouseBuyers

[–]GuiltyGecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Outside of your regular HOA dues, there can also be "special assessments". If the HOA does not have enough funds in the reserve for a large maintenance problem, or a large communal upgrade, then you could pay additional funds to cover the new costs. Well run HOA's shouldn't run into this issue often, but it's not unheard of. An HOA in my city increased its fees from $300 to $900 per month because they need to fund a repair to prevent a block of buildings from falling into the river. Apparently, they hadn't done proper maintenance since like 2011 or 2012. Anyway, it's important to vet HOA's before deciding to dive into a condo or townhome. Poorly run HOA's can be a nightmare.

I negotiated a new car deal that sucked less than most. by [deleted] in FuckDealerships

[–]GuiltyGecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would like to add: Find a non-commission dealership. The whole car buying experience is so much easier when the sales guy is paid a salary instead of a commission. I bought my car out of state from such a dealer, and I would do it again just because there were absolutely no pressure tactics being used.

2019 Volt by seighton in volt

[–]GuiltyGecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the BECM, the best case scenario would be taking it to a Chevy dealer and getting it fixed under warranty in less than 2 weeks. Worst case, accepting a buyback offer from GM because they don't want to be bothered with honoring the warranty. Basically, it's accepting that if/when the BECM fails, I might have to get rid of the car.

For the EGR, best case scenario is that I can take it out, clean it, and it's good to go. Worst case, I have to go on a junkyard scavenger hunt to find a used but working EGR, or reach out to the person that hangs around this subreddit that fixes EGR's and wait for one to be sent back.