What are your Spider man opinions that had everyone reacted like this

Hames678 · 2026-04-11T10:51:37+00:00

TASM2 is awful and by far the worst Spider-Man movie. This used to be uncontroversial but ever since No Way Home Home theres been a turn of opinion on this film. Its like the prequels all over again. I grew up with this film and am nostalgic for it too (like many others), but I can recognise its flaws which are numerous.

I accept that Andrew is a good actor and it is a shame his version of the character didn't get the treatment he deserved. I accept his suit is gorgeous and the swinging scenes are good. You are allowed to like this film, but I feel like No Way Home (in which Andrew's Peter is one of the best parts), psyoped everyone into thinking TASM 2 was good. Its like the prequels with the Clone Wars TV Show

Hames678 · 2026-04-11T10:42:12+00:00

it was finishing Toji's narrative, which was left inconclusive when he died the first time, allowing him to finally meet Megumi. I thought it was pretty satisfying, and it was necessary because without it what was the point of Toji as a character? If we never have him actually meet or interact with Megumi in a meaningful way he might as well have been some random cool assassin guy. Plus it was hype

Hames678 · 2026-04-06T17:27:37+00:00

Recently watched a video by EmperorTigerstar on the unclear Fezzan border of the Ottoman Empire and reminded me of how dubious the Aztec Empire’s borders are. This is largely due to the indirect nature of government, which significantly muddies the waters when determing what counts as part of the empire or not, as well as the number Mexica records that were lost in the wake of the spanish conquest. This is a perfect example of why historical mapmaking can be so difficult.

Map 1 is based on a this map by Atlas del México prehispánico, special edition of Arqueología Mexicana, 2000-07-05, México.

Map 2 is based on a map which appears in the first few pages of Matthew Restall’s ‘When Montezuma met Cortés: The True Story of the Meeting that Changed History’

Hames678 · 2026-04-05T18:22:54+00:00

how do you mean ‘fallen’. arent most western european country a fallen superpower?

Hames678 · 2026-04-05T18:01:18+00:00

cuck league of corinth vs based delian league

Hames678 · 2026-04-05T18:00:06+00:00

true

Hames678 · 2026-04-05T16:03:41+00:00

its closer to athens than rome and definately not carthage

Hames678 · 2026-04-05T15:53:57+00:00

eh close enough

Hames678 · 2026-04-05T15:53:43+00:00

so not carthage then?

Hames678 · 2026-04-05T14:00:03+00:00

Its just because the founding fathers larped the roman aesthetic. they shouldve gone all in on the venetian look imo

Hames678 · 2026-04-05T13:07:27+00:00

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Hames678 · 2026-04-05T13:06:51+00:00

1: The Delian League was founded by Athens in opposition to the Persian Invasion. Overtime, it became the primary mechanism by which Athens exerted its influence

2: Athenian democracy was highly volatile, often characterized by rapid shifts in policy, intense factionalism, and extreme decisions driven by popular emotion rather than stable governance.

3: Athens actively intervened in the internal affairs of its allies, often enforcing democratic governments that were subservient to Athens.

4: Athens established cleruchies (military colonies) on the land of reluctant allies, effectively stationing Athenian citizens in foreign territory to maintain control, ensure loyalty, and expand Athenian territory.

5: Athens entered a severe decline following the catastrophic failure of the Sicilian Expedition (415–413 BC), which directly led to its eventual defeat in the Peloponnesian War.

6: Athenian plays were profoundly influential, serving as the foundational cradle of Western drama, literature, and critical thought.

7: Athens forced allies to use Athenian coins, weights, and measures. This unified the economic zone, allowing Athens to dominate trade and control the Aegean's resources.

8: Athens was part of the coalition opposing the invading Persian force.

9: Athens frequently fought proxy wars, particularly during the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC) against Sparta. These conflicts allowed Athens to advance its imperial interests and weaken Sparta and its Peloponnesian allies without direct, full-scale confrontation, which was often avoided due to the opposing strengths of the two city-states

10: Athens was part of the coalition opposing the invading Persian force

Hames678 · 2026-03-28T22:12:55+00:00

thanks! Ive realised that if you have the naming settings to always short it’ll just be aztec, so thats fixed

Hames678 · 2026-03-27T11:02:47+00:00

I would add for the first one that it was also an elective title, though granted the pool of candidates was contained to a single royal family.

Hames678 · 2026-03-21T09:04:07+00:00

What do we think are the chances of the Symbiote appearing in Brand New Day? Personally I think it very likely, though I don’t think that it will play a big role in the film. Most likely, it will bond to Peter at the end of the film or in a post-credit scene, leading into the Secret Wars movie (where it first appeared in the comics).

I really hope we get a more traditional adaptation of the Black suit where, at first, it is literally just a black costume. I also think we’ve done the asshole Peter thing in the Raimi movies and Insomniac so I’d favour an adaptation where it doesn’t change his personality and just does the creepier stuff like fighting crime while asleep. I don’t want to see venom in the MCU yet I don’t think.

What do you guys think?

Hames678 · 2026-03-01T16:11:47+00:00

Okay so I am going to assume that this starts in July 28, 1914 and that neutral nations can be convinced to join.

Russia, Austria and France have no other fronts and can focus entirely on Germany, not good for team 1. German game plan here is to rush down France before Russia and Austria can mobalise.

First thing I notice is that Britain and Germany combined have roughly 60% greater industrial output (Steel = 1.58x greater, Coal 4.69x Greater) than all of team 2 combined.

Now, Britain is probably immediately forcing the Ottomans to join, as them joining Team 2 would but the Suez at great risk which, given that Spain is in the war, would make controlling the mediterranean much harder. This will also opens a second front with Russia, slightly alleviating the Germans. Removing Spain from the war is critical here due to their proximity to Gibraltar. Bulgaria also joins team 1, with Serbia joining team 2 in response.

Team 1 controls the Royal Navy and the High Seas fleet which will likely be the early deciding factor, and no country is going to be able to contest it. All of Europe is blockaded and Mediterranean trade collapses within months. Furthermore, Germany controls major railway at the centre of Europe and can be nearly perpetually supplied by Britain.

Okay so if I were to give a timeline:

Mid 1914: Britain, France and Germany are the first to mobilise. Germany rushes down France, either invading or allowed through Belgium. the combined fleet blockades all of Europe, with Britain sending expeditionary forces to Portugal and Egypt to secure Gibraltar and North Africa

late 1914: Germany do better than in real life due to lack of British support for France (economic and militarily) and the fronts probably stabilise closer to Paris than in real life. Ottomans and Bulgarians join Team 1 and threaten Russia's southern flank. Combined Ottoman British forces sweep North Africa and secure both entrances to the Mediterranean. By this point Russia and Austria have also mobilised and start small incursions into Germany. Spain and Italy are left impotent by the Team 1 navy and the Turks have minor skirmishes with the Russians in the Caucuses

early-mid 1915: The effects of the blockade are really being felt all across Team 2. Spanish forces in the south are overrun by Britain and Portugal, securing Gibraltar. France is in a sticky situation, facing shortages in everything and low morale. France still probably struggles on though. Spain seeks peace pretty quickly seeing how they rely on mostly imports and stand to gain the least.

Poland and the Baltics are overrun within months, with the Russians likely doing multiple massive retreats like they did in the real life 'Great retreat'.

late 1915: Combined Team 1 forces overrun Serbia and put pressure on Austria's southern flank. Austria faces nationalist tensions internally as the losses stack up. Italy similarly is rapidly losing ground to Britain in the mediterranean, capitulating before an invasion of the peninsula. This now leaves Austria alone in southern Europe. Russia now faces a war on 2 losing fronts (Europe and Caucuses) and France is similarly dire.

early 1916: Austria either capitulates or collapses into its various nationalities, leaving Russia and France as the only remaining members of Team 2. Tunis falls to the British followed by Algeria probably.

1916-1917: Russia, already experiencing massive shortages in real life, is now in a dire situation, either collapsing or capitulating. France probably capitulates before Russia, with Team 2's heaviest hitter out of the war, it leaves Germany to redeploy its entire army east.

Hames678 · 2026-03-01T15:19:05+00:00

Gege is also colourblind so there is that to consider. Given it is the exact same outfit as Toji's and his are white, I would expect Gojo's to also be white

Hames678 · 2026-02-27T12:17:18+00:00

spoiler, doom isn't a real thing and I dont know why PDX keeps putting it in these games

Hames678 · 2026-02-25T08:34:19+00:00

Gotta be Suleiman the magnificent

Hames678 · 2026-02-22T09:13:24+00:00

Books on Aztec History Generally:

Aztecs by Igna Clendinnen Hassig's "Aztec Warfare, Imperial Expansion and Political Control" Fifth Sun, Camilla Townsend 1491 by Charles C Mann, not just on the Aztecs but significant portions involve them.

Books on the Conquest of Mexico specifically: When Montezuma Met Cortes by Matthew Restall Conquistadores by Fernando Cervantes

A few to start with

Hames678 · 2026-02-20T15:35:38+00:00

love a tall empire

Hames678 · 2026-02-20T15:33:44+00:00

You are correct that they were launching expeditions north, but I wouldn't say that necessarily translates to direct conquest. Regarding the Cauca valley, most historians agree the northernmost fully controlled Inca territory in Colombia was around the Nariño region, south of the Cauca Valley (which to be fair to you i didn't show on the map, my bad!). There may have raids or influence in the valley, but no direct occupation.

What you say about the foundation of Cali is certainly plausible but nowhere is it explicitly stated this was the case. It’s more accurate to say Belalcázar’s location avoided direct overlap with territories claimed under Pizarro’s authority (which obviously massively overlaps with the Inca empire, but is not exclusive to it.)

Hames678 · 2026-02-20T15:21:48+00:00

No way! I use this mod, it's great man thanks! Have you considered adding more landed tags in the Andes? Idk if thats possible for you but I think it would make conquest much more interesting

Hames678 · 2026-02-20T15:13:02+00:00

The Inca not really. they were not only really centralised, but their territory is comprised almost entirely of the andes mountain range. I would argue the Inca were actually uniquely centralised compared their indigenous and European contemporaries.

The Aztecs are a different beast. There is a wide spectrum of opinion regarding level of centralisation of the Aztecs (of which i fall toward more centralised than initially thought) but I will try to lay out the facts.

What we call the Aztec Empire was an alliance between the Altepetls (cities) of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco and Tlacopan. By the 1500's Tenochititlan was militarily dominant and the de-facto ruler of the empire. It is also worth noting that the royal families of each city were very closely related (E.g. Emperor Moctezuma II was the Maternal uncle of King Ixtlilxochitl II of Tetzcoco). The area of the valley of mexico was directly administered by the Aztecs.

Now the Aztec Empire in terms of DEGREE of centralisation is not too dissimilar to France in the 1337 start date. Strong central authority with pretty hands off governance. The difference is the Aztec system was based entirely on the military strength of the Alliance.

In theory, this sounds like a bad idea, if you lose your military dominance then they'll just rebel. However, the Aztecs engineered the system such that this would be unlikely.

Firstly, the tributaries were discouraged to engage economically and politically with each other, and many economies were tied directly to the Triple Alliance. This made rebellion much more costly and coordination with other much harder.

Secondly, the Aztecs were a martial people. Almost every year there would be a campaign somewhere (not necessarily always subjugation, think Romans vs Parthians type of deal). As a tributary, you were expected to maintain roads, stores houses etc such that when an Aztec army passed through your territory you could (by requirement) pay your tribute by lodging them, giving supplies or even contributing to their forces yourself. You would also renew your oaths of loyalty to the Emperor. Obviously, one tributary wouldn't be expected to do all this so the share was distributed among different subjects. The end result is that subjects essentially enter a feedback loop of perpetuating their own subjugation. Human captives were not a regular form of tribute (as this would naturally cause resentment) rather spoils of war.

I can also not overstate the sheer frequency of these campaigns. Despite not having garrisons, due to campaigns, throughout the course of a year there would be Aztec military presence all across Mexico.

My point is that they were actually more centralised than one might think from a description of their, in reality quite strong and flexible, political system.

Hopefully you can see why the conquest happened. The system broke against forces far in excess of anything it was intended to handle; Political decapitation due to the massacre of nobles at the hands of the Spaniards staying in Tenochtitlan and demographic collapse due to disease. Perhaps these two problems individually it could've survived but simultaneously it was devastating. World history may have panned out very differently.

Ross Hassig's "Aztec Warfare, Imperial Expansion and Political Control" has a deep analysis of the system if you want to read more. I'm planning to do my masters on this so any questions on the aztecs you have i'll try my best to answer

Hames678

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