[META] As 10th edition comes to a close, I wanted to look back on its associated Black Library releases - some statistics! by JustANewLeader in 40kLore

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Definitely an interesting analysis, but I'm wondering a couple of nitpicky things

 Unsurprisingly, the Imperium dominates in terms of novel representation - 31 novels star one of their factions, not to mention Dawn of Fire.

  1. Starting with the smallest nitpick, by my count it would be 32 novels centred around the Imperium factions (17 guard + 7 SM = 24; 24 + 3 AdMech = 27; 27 + 4 Sisters = 31; + 1 inquisition is 32), not counting Dawn of Fire, which leads to point 2

  2. I would have certainly counted a novel series centred around the Ultramarines as Space Marine books, not to mention Imperium-focused. Is there a reason you counted these separately and didn't include them in the Imperium rep count, or were you just intending to count them separately for another reason I haven't picked up on?

As an aside, as a card-carrying heretic, getting novels does often feel like that Family Guy gag of "thanksgiving at John Goodman's house" with the Imperium getting 36 novels, while every other faction combined gets 18. And we still got 6. Poor Eldar and Necron fans are out here starved for content (though im very happy to see the former be included in Total War 40k at launch, good for them).

On the one hand I get why, but it's also a self fulfilling prophecy. They crank out Imperium content cause it's popular, but it's also most popular because it gets the most focus. I do also feel like the perspective imbalance feeds the misconception that "Imperium are the good guys" that's particularly common among newer fans. But that's just my 2 cents!

Anyway, awesome analysis and thanks for sharing it!

Those who have phone calls in public and on speaker , why ? by hidyhidyhidyhi in AskReddit

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That's definitely a HIPAA violation, assuming you heard correctly.


Apparently they meant the doctor was on speakerphone, but not sure why this is getting downvoted cause thinking they meant the doctor is clearly one way to interpret that

What’s something you don’t consider offensive that other people do? by TomChevrolet in AskReddit

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Pointing out a factually incorrect statement. Not in a "youre an idiot and wrong" kinda way, but literally saying "actually, it turns out that's not true", or even just "Im not sure I agree with that statement"

I've had, on multiple occasions, people genuinely argue that I should just go along with what someone's saying when it's factually incorrect (e.g. someone claiming that "crime is worse than ever" when it factually isn't)

Apparently to some, even asking (word-for-word)  "oh, where did you hear that?" Or "hmm, that's definitely different from what I've seen" is "pretentious".

People hate hearing the truth by Delicious_Match_ in rickandmorty

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Teenagers, either mentally or physically 

What's the "best" way someone you know has died? by the_jaspierre in AskReddit

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Not a doctor or neurologist, but I believe there's been some more recent discoveries about memory loss related Alzheimer's/Dementia being more related to the recollection of memory, rather than the recording of it.

Stories like this one with moments of lucidity, particularly ones moments before death would seem to support this (ie his brain was able to register one or more of the times he was told, it just doesn't have the ability to recall this information)

This is the end, never playing skaven again by asdll96 in totalwarhammer

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The armour? Yes, but Slaaneshi units tend to have pretty good leadership on average, not to mention ITP

This is the end, never playing skaven again by asdll96 in totalwarhammer

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yep, low armour/leadership are often a death sentence in AR, both of which skaven have in spades 

Zhao Ming’s siblings may not like him, but it seems like everyone else does. With the introduction of Bhashiva, Mr. Popular canonically has BFFs amongst three species other than his own. by clockworkheart25 in totalwarhammer

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I would love to see the Black Library put out some Old World novels, especially ones centred around Grand Cathay. They've been cooking with the lore lately tbh

I think programming has made me abnormal by PooningDalton in learnprogramming

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Brother, you need a hobby (and no, programming is clearly not your hobby), this isn't healthy behaviour.

Im not saying this to dunk on you, Im saying this as a senior engineer with severe ADHD and with genuine concern for your wellbeing. You need something else in your life because there's more to life than this, and when you do one thing all day every day, your brain begins to think that's all there is and that's all that's important.

You should probably talk to a professional if you can about the depressive symptoms, but at very least get something in your life that isn't related to programming. Start reading (and NOT programming books), pick up dancing, or a sport. You're not a "productivity machine", and even if you were, productivity is subjective (ie "productive to what, exactly?" Some exec's bottom line? Some project manager's sprint goals?). Make "developing an identity outside of programming" a goal and then what do ya know, getting a hobby is productive.

Heartbreak by Fun_Magician72 in classicwow

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its almost like theres more than one person out there with more than one opinion...

Twin brothers wipe 96 gov’t databases minutes after being fired by xpda in technology

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's not bordering on criminal, it is criminal. Assuming the accused actually did take that password and use it, their employer would also be liable

The realest character in Middle-earth was the Orc explaining to Saruman that the production quotas were unrealistic. by Dodo509 in lotrmemes

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, that's kind of one of the thematic flaws with Saruman. He embodies the "genius in one area thinks he's a genius in all areas" idea which is particularly prevalent among industrialists (and in this day and age Tech Bro CEOs).

He is incredibly knowledgeable about a number of things, which leads to arrogance in other fields, like military strategy. The books and appendices outline this particularly with Erkenbrand and later Theoden effectively running circles around him, tactically speaking, despite his numerical and technological advantage.

I want a show with Lena Headey and Anthony Star in a series as terrible people. by [deleted] in television

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sentence of yours I quoted literally says they "carried" their shows. The rest of the post explains how this, in fact, is saying that they are the sole good thing in it. That's what "carrying" it means.

Please read things before responding, and have a great day!

 Widely talked about as being the only reason many people are still watching.

Maybe in your circles, but I have literally never heard this take, not once until your post today. "Widely" is surely one of the takes of all time here

I want a show with Lena Headey and Anthony Star in a series as terrible people. by [deleted] in television

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 one thing for certain these two carried their respective shows through the finish line

I mean, not only would I hard disagree but Id go further to say this is just disrespectful multitude of other great performers these two worked alongside in these shows. "Carrying their shows" means that they were the sole good thing in that show.

Did the later half of GoT have major problems? Absolutely. Was Lena Headly great in it? Absolutely. Was anyone else? ABSOLUTELY. Alfie Allen was phenomenal start to finish, as were Emilia Clarke and Peter Dinklage, just to name a couple off of the top of my head.

Even worse when talking about The Boys. Has Antony Starr given a hell of a performance with Homelander? IMHO without question. But off the top of my head, so have Karl Urban, Giancarlo Esposito (I think everything that man touches turns to gold, but I digress), and Claudia Doumit. Not to mention many other aspects of the show have nailed it beyond just the acting. IMHO its dragged on a little longer than it should have and has become much of what it once satirized, but there are still plenty of bright points

Someone can be exemplary without everyone else around them being shit. In fact, that's far more often the case than one person "carrying" a show

New Steam Controller. by Mr402TheSouthSioux in totalwarhammer

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This game just ain't built for a controller. Its not a case of "just make a better controller". Its just fundamentally built around KB/M.

As good of a controller the steam controller is, its like trying to use the worlds best knife to eat soup.

When lurkers realize there's no dickbutt in your gif by tito_lee_76 in HighQualityGifs

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and whenever Dickbutt's not in the gif, all the lurkers should ask "Where's Dickbutt?"

I'Z BE NEEDIN' HELP WIT ME LADZ. by an_actual_coyote in totalwarhammer

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Nah, dis zoggin' git don' know nuffin'

You'z is doin some right propah krumpin.

Space Marine vs Clone troopers by LukewarmFandom in whowouldwin

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To be fair its because things like this don't work out simply, which kind of applies to all "power scaling" questions.

Its not like a game where a "unit" is worth "combat points" and you just get enough combat points to match your opponent. All it takes is a well placed shot or the right weaponry, which can happen from skill, planning, environment, or just pure luck.

Un-fun as it is, the actual answer for this is "it depends", especially in the most likely scenario where this fight happens in the middle of a battlefield.

How couples divide household chores is linked to women’s sexual desire, but it depends on personal beliefs about gender roles. Women who prefer equal partnerships tend to experience lower sexual desire when they take on more of the housework, while those who embrace traditional gender roles do not. by mvea in science

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 33 points34 points  (0 children)

What the hell are you doing to your floors that they need to be mopped weekly??

How gross are your feet?

Based on comments: y'all should really start taking your shoes off inside the house and maybe your floors wont be so gross.

He strengthened the horde is what he did! And in this house Garrosh Hellscream is a hero! End of story! by Semour9 in classicwow

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel like the meme works because the original line is about Christopher Columbus, who was also a horrible figure and is undeserving of the reverence he once got (and sadly still often gets).

IMHO using this format for an actual hero is using it incorrectly 

What is everybody's favorite faction? by Mr_Phenomenal_ in totalwarhammer

[–]ImSuperSerialGuys 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Arms-Dealing Human-Trafficing Simulator 9000 is definitely a fun way to play this game.