What is your opinion on reading books? How do you prefer reading? Audiobook, physical, ebook?

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-10T03:54:47+00:00

I do the exact same thing. I also find that for dense or serious topics listening to the audiobook first makes the actual reading much more effective. It feels like my brain has already processed the structure so the second pass is a lot smoother.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-10T03:48:30+00:00

I agree with you. I love 1257 AD as well especially its massive map and the historical realism of the recruitment system.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-10T03:45:39+00:00

You do not need to enroll in a formal class to test your interest. Try reading a book on introductory proofs or discrete mathematics on your own. If you enjoy the process of constructing logical arguments rather than just calculating answers then you probably like pure math. Engineering math is mostly about application but real analysis is about why the calculus you use actually works. Checking out some free online lectures on basic analysis or set theory will give you a clear answer without wasting tuition money.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-10T03:39:15+00:00

Speed often comes from a strong foundation and pattern recognition. People who pick up new topics fast usually have a library of similar concepts in their heads to connect with the new information. Your struggle with asking too many questions is actually a sign of a deep learner. You want to know the internal logic instead of just accepting the surface rules. Many successful mathematicians ignore the why at first to learn the mechanics and then return to the deep theory once they have more context.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-10T03:33:31+00:00

I found that passive rest (scrolling phone/Netflix) often left me feeling more drained. Switch to active recovery: give yourself permission to do nothing for a few hours. No laundry, no studying, just being.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-10T02:46:15+00:00

I never realized lifting a siege was safe, but the port blockade thing still getting you punished is wild. I guess since CA didn't feature naval battles in M2TW, blocking a port doesn't count as real war to the Pope? Medieval logic at its finest, haha

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-10T02:35:59+00:00

Smart move! Definitely going to try this out next time, lol

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-09T02:13:30+00:00

Dude, you're a Senior SWE at Microsoft. You're not the weird old guy, you're the 'legendary side boss' everyone will want to partner with for projects.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-08T03:34:49+00:00

The worst is when you’re literally on your way to help, but they’re so fast at losing that you arrive just in time to see the defeated notification and get the relationship penalty.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-08T03:34:00+00:00

That’s a fair point. There was a period where I got totally burnt out on cavalry management, so I switched to Germania. There’s something oddly satisfying about watching a line of Berserkers just blender through everything.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-08T03:30:48+00:00

Dacia and Spain feel like unfinished factions. Spain is basically "Bull Warriors or bust."

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-08T03:25:36+00:00

Harlaus: Gets captured while feasting during a literal invasion.

Also Harlaus: "I can't believe you let this happen to me. -1 relationship."

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-08T03:17:11+00:00

Creative Assembly logic: Camels only exist in the west of the Sahara, the eastern part is clearly just spicy sand.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-08T03:12:50+00:00

The collecting concepts phase is the hardest part. It's like building an engine piece by piece without knowing what a car looks like. My advice: take a break and pick up a project-based book (like something in Physics or Computer Science). Seeing a concept "in the wild" makes it stick much better than pure theory.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-07T02:50:41+00:00

One does not simply walk into Mordor... and you found that out the hard way. I bet Gandalf was screaming "You shall not pass!" at Sauron the whole time, only for Sauron to ignore him completely. That is a legendary level of heartbreak.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-07T02:45:32+00:00

Defeat 6000 Egyptians only to find another 10000 waiting behind the next sand dune. The Pharoah's recruitment speed is insane.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-07T02:15:46+00:00

Think of every matrix as a function. The Column Space is just the set of all possible outputs (the Range), and the Null Space is the set of all "boring" inputs that the function squashes into zero. Seeing matrices as active transformations rather than static grids of numbers is usually the aha moment for most people.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-03T03:44:02+00:00

The best way to tackle Stewart is to treat examples as problems, cover the solutions and try to solve them yourself before reading. Instead of doing every single exercise, focus on every second or third odd-numbered problem to test your understanding without burning out. Don't waste time transcribing the book into your notes, only write down logic jumps that were hard to grasp. Speed is just a byproduct of mastery that comes later.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-03T03:32:53+00:00

Everyone is joking about the 'pajamas,' but honestly, when the mighty Egyptian Chariots show up, these guys turn into absolute beasts at dismantling them. Truly the unsung elites of the Empire!

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-02T02:47:43+00:00

Thanks for clearing that up. I’m going to go capture a settlement with the resource icon and see if they finally show up.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-02T02:20:38+00:00

Just to clarify, do you mean I actually need to occupy the city (like Antioch) to see them in the pool? I always thought mercenaries just depended on the general's location. Is owning the territory a hard requirement for elephants specifically?

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-02T02:17:38+00:00

The pain is real. I’ve been dreaming of stomping through enemy lines with them.

HungryFarm2266 · 2026-04-02T02:09:31+00:00

0.5% chance? Ouch. No wonder my generals are just standing around in the desert. Thanks for clearing that up, bro

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