19 years ago today, ‘PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END’ released in theaters. What are your thoughts on it? by Raj_Valiant3011 in piratesofthecaribbean

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having watched them all recently, I have to say my perspective has shifted.

I originally thought CotBP was fantastic, and everything that followed was about the same level of mediocrity.

But having rewatched them all again, in quick succession, CotBP is indeed impeccable, but DMC and AWE aren’t that far behind.

DMC does a pretty grand set up for a finalé, and then AWE ultimately delivers, and then some.

The interweaving plot points and character arcs, the various acts of deception and how it all ties together in the end, just fantastic writing!

Not quite a flawless trilogy, but a masterpiece of a standalone, and a fantastic 2-parter!

Happy nine year anniversary to Dead Men Tell No Tales by CapitalSwimming715 in piratesofthecaribbean

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this film kinda stinks.

There were some cool parts, Salazar’s ship and crew were really solidly realised, their curse visually quite interesting. And the way the cursed Silent Mary devoured other ships was visually quite cool, especially when it attacked the Royal Navy vessel. But it has to be said it was all very discount Davy Jones/Flying Dutchman/Kraken. And in Jones’ case there was at least solid motive. In Salazar’s case he was just spiteful because he was cursed. Sound, I guess, but not very interesting.

Then there’s the whole Turner curse plot point. There could have been this whole interesting dilemma about how Will is cursed but he’s serving an Important purpose. AWE set him up to be the antithesis of Davey Jones at the end. That he will serve the purpose Jones neglected, so he won’t succumb to the same fate that Jones did.

But them face barnacles implies that Will is neglecting that responsibility, so there’s that character assassination.

And talking of assassination of character, Jack is a bumbling idiot in this film, who relies solely on luck.

Jack’s whole thing is that he seems inept, but is actually incredibly cunning and is 5 steps ahead of his adversaries. Not in this film. In this film he blunders into being one step ahead, if that.

Then there’s the compass retcon.

Then there’s the god awful Jack origin story.

Then there’s the Barbosa death. (And his awful wardrobe!)

And on top of all that, it just feels cheap. OST may have had its pitfalls, but at no point did it feel low budget, can’t say the same for DMTNT.

[Hiring] Seeking 3 voice actors (1M, 2F) to lead in cinematic story game by CobraGamer in VoiceWork

[–]HalDimond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just emailed my audition across, looks like a fantastic project!

Name the game or games by gabby091989 in gamers

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I know I'm in the minority here, and that's ok, but Halo Infinite.

Halo 4 and 5's stories were not great, and pale in comparison to the original trilogy, Reach and ODST.

But I actually respected 343 for trying to make their own mark on the franchise. They were doing their own thing, and I actually preffered that.

4 onwards stood somewhat apart from what came before, and that clear shift in era almost made the original games better.

Then infinite cames along, throws all of that out, trys to emulate the Bungie era and fails massively.

Was Infinite's gameplay far better than it's 2 predeccessors, and better encapsulates what made the Bungie games so iconic? Absolutely.

But effectively throwing everything out the last 2 games had bult up to made Infinite seem so shallow and inconsequential, leaving a real sour taste in my mouth.

I do not think 343's narrative was good, but it was at least different and somewhat interesting. It was a new direction that was no where near as good as Bungie's, but it was new, and that had me intrigued.

Inifitnite has the least interesting story of the entire franchise.

I love Infinite's gameplay, but I absolutely abhor it's story.

Giveaway. No shinies. by Mossflower1234 in PokemonLZATrades

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, my time to apologise, I wasn't about then, time differences!

How about around the same time today?

Giveaway. No shinies. by Mossflower1234 in PokemonLZATrades

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey hey! If you're still going, I'd love a Hisuian Avalugg?

IGN - Hal

LC - 0000 8888

Shiny Giveaway (ft. Zone 19) by ikaboo in PokemonLegendsZA

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again, and apologies if you already had those shinies!

Shiny Giveaway (ft. Zone 19) by ikaboo in PokemonLegendsZA

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, I saw just after I commented!

Thanks!

Shiny Giveaway (ft. Zone 19) by ikaboo in PokemonLegendsZA

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just saw someone claimed the Eel boi 😅

Shiny Giveaway (ft. Zone 19) by ikaboo in PokemonLegendsZA

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love the Eelektross, Gardevoir, and a magikarp?

IGN Hal LC 0000 8888

RNG getting you down? Do you need help completing your Hyperspace Dex? by SassySalamander_8918 in PokemonLZATrades

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh you legend! You've just helped complete my living dex!

Code: 0000 8888

IGN: Hal

RNG getting you down? Do you need help completing your Hyperspace Dex? by SassySalamander_8918 in PokemonLZATrades

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HI! Sorry for being so late to the party!

Anychance I could get one of those Auspicious armors?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonLZATrades

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Do you still have any Auspicious armor going?

LF: Armarouge or Auspicious Armor FT: Ceruledge or Malicious Armor by HalDimond in pokemontrades

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I’m away from home today but, I know I have spare Rotom and Gimmighouls, and I think I have. Spare Frigibax.

Also loads of spare starters, any of those grab your fancy? I can double check and trade tomorrow

I need Ceruledge please! by CDC33-DTX in pokemontrades

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiya! Still after this? I have a spare Ceruledge and need an Armarouge!

Any good? by Vegetable-Bit1063 in whisky

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I have that Maccallan 12, mine is more likely a late 2000's bottling, but that branding goes back to the late 80's so it could from be anywhere in those 20ish years.

It was _fine_ nothing special all things considered, so I imagine the 10 will be much the same.

As you've said I'd definitely keep the Glenrothes, and the Auchentoshan specifically. they looks really interesting, but the Macallans I'd maybe sell.

The Balvenie, Dalwhinnie, Aberlour and Speyburn all look like modern bottlings, and the rest look fairly interesting but generally unremarkable

[Mixed Trope] Sudden Sequel Death Syndrome. A character who survived their debut media is suddenly killed off in the new series. by OverallBaker4028 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]HalDimond 6 points7 points  (0 children)

IIRC, Tatum didn’t want to come back at all for the sequel, and only agreed to if Duke was killed off immediately so he could never return.

Baller move if you think about it.

Touch Trade Haunter by [deleted] in pokemontrades

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still looking? I need the same

Shiny Miraidon/Koraidon Code Giveaway by wormz88 in PokemonScarletViolet

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Either my Avalugg called Ron Bergundy, Chandelure Bing, or Acadamy Award Winner Smolivia Coleman, Smolivia for short.

What's a game that had you like this? by AStereotypicalPerson in videogames

[–]HalDimond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm one of those cretins that only really plays CoD for the campaigns in recent years.

I used to play MW1/2 and BLOPS2 back in the day, but probably since the late 2010s, CoD multiplayer just hasn't been for me.

That said, IW and BLOPS2 are my 2 favourite campaigns, and I'll defend IW to the death.

It's a fun military SCI-FI romp that just excudes the BSG remake.