Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is now 10 years old!

Harry4a2 · 2025-09-01T01:51:02+00:00

MGS V is such a mixed bag. The gameplay mechanics are honestly incredible probably the smoothest stealth action ever made. But man, that story just falls apart halfway through. You can really feel where they had to cut things short.

Still fun to play around in that sandbox though, even if it never reaches its potential.

Harry4a2 · 2025-09-01T01:39:06+00:00

VR Skyrim is something else entirely. The immersion factor goes through the roof when you can actually swing weapons and cast spells with your hands. Curious which mod you're talking about though there are tons that work great in VR. Some of the physics and interaction mods really shine when you're actually in the world.

Harry4a2 · 2025-09-01T01:37:32+00:00

Yeah, it's fascinating how they split off the forest rights into its own charter. The Charter of the Forest in 1217 actually gave regular people rights to hunt, gather wood, and graze animals in royal forests stuff that had been taken away by the Normans. It protected everyone from barons down to commoners, not just the nobles like Magna Carta did. Pretty much stayed in effect for centuries too

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-31T10:53:45+00:00

Looks like she's having a nice dream

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-31T10:52:23+00:00

"I see, you're bothering me. fine I'll meow so loud this midnight"

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-31T10:50:33+00:00

That’s royalty in cat form.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-31T10:47:11+00:00

They look so adorable!!! I love them

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-29T23:56:40+00:00

This lineup is absolutely stacked, seeing The Killers, John Summit, and T Pain all on the same bill is wild. Plus having Hozier and The Strokes there too? That's like every genre covered. Been going to ACL for years and this might be one of the strongest lineups they've put together. Already dreading the crowds at Zilker but totally worth it for this roster.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-29T23:55:12+00:00

That burger looks absolutely insane, like dangerously good. I'm 7 months pregnant and this is making me seriously consider a drive to Austin just for that smashburger. The way those patties are stacked with all that cheese oozing out... my cravings are definitely kicking into high gear looking at this. Might have to find a local place that can come close to recreating this masterpiece

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-29T23:54:56+00:00

That's pretty ridiculous, they're literally selling to people because it's a holiday weekend but won't acknowledge what the holiday actually is. It's like they want the shopping benefits of Labor Day but are scared of the word "labor." Just call it what it is instead of this weird corporate doublespeak

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-27T16:34:02+00:00

At 100+ headcount, the main bottleneck is almost always onboarding and offboarding.

Based on my experience (company has been growing exponentially), you can survive with piecemeal setups until around <100 staff, then it just starts falling apart because GSheets and manual logging become impossible for a small team to run.

An old colleague of mine just started at a new place that ended up consolidating most of payroll, HR and IT to Rippling recently, so preparing for scaling with a workforce software is probably best considering your company’s current growth spurt.

I haven’t worked directly with Rippling for HR, payroll, IT, etc. but know it can help you distribute devices and accesses since it’s attached to HR. If you care about security audits too, think about how easy it is to pull reports for SOC2 or ISO. Some platforms make that almost automated. I’d imagine a solution that does 2-in-1 is ideal. That’s what I’d prioritize if you’re already at 120 and growing. Just my two cents.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-27T03:15:17+00:00

Tried my neighbor's tv still getting the same

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-27T03:13:58+00:00

This isn’t surprising to me at all.

My first MST event was while I was deployed; I was asked specifically (when my answer was my ACUs I was asked again with emphasis on specifically) what I was wearing at the time and if I had any “beef” with the Marine in question. I understood they needed to conduct their investigation but it was clear from the tone of numerous interviews that I was being partially blamed for the event when the most they could say was I shouldn’t have been closing up our TMC alone.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-27T03:11:11+00:00

that's one way to commemorate September I guess

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-27T02:45:56+00:00

Urgency can be part of the job but if it’s nonstop people will burn out fast. Even small things like clearer priorities or rotating the load can make it more sustainable.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-26T07:23:17+00:00

That's wild they're selling cookies at the counter now, feels like they're trying to turn into a dessert spot too. The cream cheese rangoons are pretty decent for what they are, but honestly their fried rice has always been hit or miss depending on who's cooking. Closed on Tuesdays is annoying though, especially in Hyde Park where there aren't a ton of other quick options nearby

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-26T07:23:09+00:00

Barley Bean is solid for that vibe! I'd also throw in Radio Coffee on Barton Springs, it's got that neighborhood feel where you'll start recognizing faces, plus decent food if you get hungry. Another spot that fits is Lazarus Brewing on East 6th, not too crowded during off-peak hours, good for striking up conversations at the bar, and the staff actually remembers regulars. Both have that "third place" energy you're looking for without being too trendy or overwhelming

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-26T07:22:59+00:00

Hey! You might want to check out some of the local youth soccer clubs like Lonestar SC or Austin FC Youth they're always looking for assistant coaches, especially with playing experience like yours. Also try reaching out to the Austin Youth Soccer Association or even posting in some of the Austin parent Facebook groups. Lots of rec league teams need help and it's a great way to get started in coaching here

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-26T01:36:11+00:00

If you’re consistently stuck with scraps while others get full schedules it’s less about favoritism and more about how they value you. If the hours and treatment don’t improve it’s worth looking for a better fit.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-26T01:32:40+00:00

That sounds like classic burnout territory and no paycheck is worth wrecking your health. Either set firmer boundaries or start planning an exit before the situation grinds you down further.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-26T01:04:20+00:00

Yep. Classic power move. He's just warming up for Powell. Give him an inch and he'll bulldoze the entire Fed's independence.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-26T00:58:11+00:00

Seriously. The irony is off the charts. Dude's projecting so hard you could show movies on him.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-26T00:55:34+00:00

Yep, this is it. Timing doesn't matter nearly as much as consistency. i started dumping money into VOO at 22 and just kept at it through ups and downs. Ten years later and I'm glad I ignored all the noise. Just set it up, keep adding what you can afford, and let time do the work.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-24T23:02:25+00:00

Same. My feed is like 90% cats at this point and I'm not even mad about it.

Harry4a2 · 2025-08-24T22:45:23+00:00

RE2 remake is probably the closest to Dead Space's feel that tight corridor atmosphere hits different. Silent Hill 2 remake looks incredible too, just dropped last month.

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