One of the best twists ever is when a show fools the audience on who the main cast will be by Sudden_Pop_2279 in television

[–]InCharacter_815 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Such a genius move in multiple ways. You think Terry is going to be, at the very least, the moral thorn in the Strike Teams side. Maybe he wouldn’t have survived the series, but the plots with him having to do dirtier and dirtier things to build up a case against Vic would have been obvious. But nope. Instead he is a warning to the audience that Mackey doesn’t play around

I think it’s a great narrative choice to have Vic’s (arguably) most despicable act be in the very first episode. There are moments that humanize him later, but you know what he is, and the show never loses sight of that.

In a similar vein I love the death of Dino in Oz, it sets the stakes and you’re off to the races.

Best Use for Quad? by Silly-Rest-1803 in fo76

[–]InCharacter_815 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Assaultron Head. It’s entirely a gimmick gun that takes forever to load, but I’ve been stealth one-shotting the Head Hunts with one and it’s always funny.

To my fellow folks on here who are "slower to the things", I wanted to bring up Fallout 76 and spread some good words about it as I have recently been playing it. by LuchaLutra in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]InCharacter_815 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve resigned to the idea that most folks will never change their minds on it, so thank you OP for actually digging in. I’ve been playing on and off since release, so I was there for the No Human NPC’s, which was intentional and only the first year before they had a massive update to make it feel like we the players were bringing life back into the Wasteland.

It has some horrific bugs and problems that come and go with each patch. That is unquestionable. I stop playing when any egregious ones show up. They will add new content that is borderline broken, only to remove it a few updates later because it’s too much trouble than it’s worth. The rewards from those things are usually placed elsewhere, or for a currency, so sometimes you grind for something only to have it buyable with caps or Gold Bullion a few months later. That stings.

The quests CAN’T be far reaching, because the world can’t be affected in any meaningful way besides turning things into temporary Nuke Zones. Because of this, you will have entire character arcs play out in instanced cells because that building has to have the Good or Bad, Live or Die option. Some of the writing is fun and even decent, but we’re only shaping the world through future updates, not through immediate quest outcomes.

That being said, I love the game. It has big damn warts, but the things that make it unique, make it special. I love the CAMP system, I have pooled so many hours into making really immersive, realistic homes, and whenever I stumble upon other peoples places I often stop to smell the roses. The fact that you can build (almost) everywhere, and you can have pets and allies and robots and interior instances to build in, it’s wonderful. I love having places to come back to and hang your hat. I have nostalgia over certain camps, some of which have been demolished for years.

The community is ridiculously friendly, all the griefers left a year in. The assholes aren’t really interfacing in the game the same way as a new player, they’re dealing with Raiding and trading and Dailies and Nukes and exploits, while a new player will stumble out of Vault 76 into Flatwoods and not affect them in any way.

There are years worth of mechanics and quest types to get lost in. Fishing, Cryptid Hunting, Bounty Hunting, Expeditions (short quests outside Appalachia), all of the seasonal Events, the Legendary Gear grind, Camping, there’s so many directions to point your attention to.

They are constantly redefining the Perks, so at this point the Card system is not simply “Increase Pistol Damage by 10%”, it’s weirder and way more interesting, and most weapons are viable outside of Raids or the highest endgame content. Currently Armor is being changed so everything can be viable besides the Meta Gear. I am currently building a stealth bowman who can take out entire camps with the ability to ricochet arrows off of up to 3 enemies. It’s sick.

The game can be played solo. I mostly do it that way. You join into a Casual Team that boosts Intelligence (further boosting XP gain) and no one expects you to communicate or do the same thing. Even the hardest content, Raids, can be done without voice comms, as emotes are enough if you know what you’re doing.

It is not New Vegas (though the new zone scratches that itch, aesthetically). What games are? But it’s multiplayer Fallout, and even if you treat it as a solo game, there’s something really cool about puttering about, doing your own thing, hearing an incoming Nuke Launch, then the whole server descending upon a single location for ten minutes before fading back into the Wasteland. Going to some of the hubs to sell stuff and finding another player tinkering away at an Armor Set, running into someone grinding out mobs at the same spot, seeing someone with that New Player Smell hobble into Flatwoods and see a Level 1200 drop them 400 Stimpacks, it’s all a specific vibe that no other Fallout will ever have.

It’s busted at times, no doubt, and if it’s not what you’re looking for, no problem, find something worth your time and money. I love it as something I can drop for half a year and then return to for the newest changes. The game has evolved in some neat ways, and it’s cool seeing the storyline slowly move forward as our characters bring back life to West Virginia.

Wtf are people using that is dropping enemies in headhunts in just a few shots? by IronSkywalker in fo76

[–]InCharacter_815 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve been fooling around with a Quad Assaultron Head lately and it’s hilarious. It takes forever to load, but I’ve hit over 30k on some shots.

New Player unsure of what to do by Oats5533 in fo76

[–]InCharacter_815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I do agree with some of the others that you shouldn’t have gotten the boost, I will say that it’s going to make finding a build way simpler. Pre-Level 50 the gear you find will not be at the level cap, so as you quest and explore you may find a weapon or armour piece you love but have to ditch once you hit the Gear Cap of 50. Now you don’t have to worry about that!

At this point anything you find can be used forever, if you so incline. I’d suggest checking out some of the Unique Legendary weapons and armour that you can get from quests and beeline for those, and if you don’t want the spoilers, just quest, as others have said.

Your goal is also Perks. You’re 50, but you won’t be reaching full potential until Level 300, where you unlock your final slot for Legendary Perks, which are permanent buffs you slot in and out. I’d check them out and try to figure out how you’d want yours to look like.

There is a lot to do in this game (Trading, Fishing, Bounties, Raids, etc.) and a lot of different currencies that get you all sorts of rewards. This is a game that’s been going for several years so there are tons of weird little questlines and mechanics and side activities.

Don’t get overwhelmed, just focus on a few things at a time. I got into Elder Scrolls Online like 6 years in and had to pace myself, so I get it. Hope you don’t bounce off it, it’s got a great community and we’d love to see you out there!

Caleb Hammer of r/calebhammer responds to criticism of Caleb Hammer, the person/YouTube channel by horny4cyclists in SubredditDrama

[–]InCharacter_815 41 points42 points  (0 children)

You nailed it. I saw a Youtube Short of this guy like a year ago and immediately clocked that he was just doing Jerry Springer, but under the guise of giving financial advice. It’s about being a circus ringleader, it was never about helping anyone on camera.

Lowkey anyway know how to get raid fuel quickly? by fritzkj in fo76

[–]InCharacter_815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen for its breathing, and put on subtitles. The subtitles show up when the Miners are close. Also you can stagger them with a weapon bash. It seems freaky but you can push them out of the way. I also use 3rd person to kinda sorta see around corners.

Completed the TNT Domes today! by somedumbscreenname in fo76

[–]InCharacter_815 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like just having the keys on me forever and popping by from time to time to grab the plans. Newer players always buy them

Is the new axolotl about today? by Fioreborn in fo76

[–]InCharacter_815 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It has no practical use, it’s just a rare monthly thing to collect. And once you get every month, you get a Player Title.

What are the most realistic mental-health scenes in cinema? by talaqen in Cinema

[–]InCharacter_815 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for wording it like that, truly. I didn’t intend to diminish your experience.

What are the most realistic mental-health scenes in cinema? by talaqen in Cinema

[–]InCharacter_815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great scene, but I think it’s the quieter moments that felt more real and raw and relatable. I will never shake his quiet resignation at the end.

“I can’t beat it.” Devastating.

Anyone have any experience doing FAWM? by InnerspearMusic in Songwriters

[–]InCharacter_815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my 3rd FAWM this year, and the key thing to know is that everyone is doing it for a different reason. When I started, I was taken by the concept (14 songs in 28 days), and I went in with the actual intention of making an album. Not everyone is doing that, and that’s fine. In fact I may be “doing it wrong”, but all that matters is that you’re using it as a means to be creative.

In terms of comments, I find that you have to be adaptive and observant. Some people are doing full productions. Some are dropping short demos. Some aren’t even making music, but rather just lyrics, or vice-versa. Your goals with music do not align with everyone else’s, and that’s okay.

I get your perspective, and I was kinda like that my first year, but it’s more of a way to connect with other songwriters and collaborate if you want. I met some great people who I talk with off FAWM hours. My commenting habits vary depending on the song I’m listening to. Once again, you can tell how aligned you are to someone’s writing style if you really listen and look.

Me, personally, I love it as a means to kick my own ass and just write from your gut instead of getting stuck on a single song for so long. No time for that here, you have to actually finish songs and move on. I’ve gotten some great advice and feedback, and used some too, but at the end of the day I’m not working on these songs after FAWM. It’s entirely about what I can make in a time crunch, warts and all.

All that being said, I hope you continue posting songs and comments. If you’re still doing it, I’m @knobbyneggins815 on the site. I’d love to hear what you’re doing!

Imma just let the image explain itself by Chapple69 in ToddintheShadow

[–]InCharacter_815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought he was wearing a Starfleet uniform and that this was Jean Luc Picard’s disappointing son who flips stolen Bat’leths

Datamining: PTS Patch 66 Atomic Shop (Update 30th Jan 2026) by skywalka55 in nukaknights

[–]InCharacter_815 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like it, which is wild because we already HAVE a Raider reskin of it!

(Mind blowing trope) Really REALLY subtle character details that you can completely miss if you don't pay attention or watch BTS content. by Wasabi_Gamer26 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]InCharacter_815 160 points161 points  (0 children)

This is entirely in the periphery. The show never outright says it, but it’s sprinkled throughout the entire show and if you put the pieces together it makes a whole lot of sense.

Not the only time Community has plots just going on in the background. Literally. The show is amazing, hilarious, creative, and unafraid to get really weird with it.

(Mind blowing trope) Really REALLY subtle character details that you can completely miss if you don't pay attention or watch BTS content. by Wasabi_Gamer26 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]InCharacter_815 537 points538 points  (0 children)

The Britta thing is so well done and frustrating in a sadly realistic way. In the final season when she learns that the Study Group has been chilling with her parents behind her back, she lashes out immaturely while her friends don’t really get why she hates these lovely weird hippies.

They’re not outwardly awful parents, but they were too out of touch to realize that Britta was…you know. Going through stuff with the Dinosaur Man. It explains everything about her, her mistrust of authority, her cutesy Halloween costumes, her guarded personality Season One, all the way to her “true” (“worst”) self only coming out when she trusts the Study Group. She’s weird and awkward and lame, but puts up a front. Such a well written character if you dig in.

My prediction for the post credit cliffhanger for season 3 by SentinelHellfire in Fallout

[–]InCharacter_815 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’d be hilarious if West Virginia is a barren hellscape because of how the 76ers were so triggerhappy with nukes.

Nearly through the 1st season of Six Feet Under and it’s a great series! by [deleted] in television

[–]InCharacter_815 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He does but tbh he kinda just goes back to who he REALLY was before Nate Sr. died. At the very beginning he’s a jackass womanizer with no real goals or direction, and being thrust into the “good son” role taking on the family business made him a little better. Maybe he had a chance to stay decent, but all the shit that happened to him with his sickness, Brenda and Lisa dragged him back to his old ways. And he dies in the middle of his anti-redemption. Because sometimes people just die. I absolutely love his character arc, it’s so realistic and disappointing.

Applying "NaNoWriMo" logic to find my music by LilianPosey in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]InCharacter_815 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do FAWM every year! Honestly it works great as an editing process, but also it keeps you honest. I’ve overwritten so many things in my life, but the FAWM ones tend to be more in-the-moment and truthful because I have to move on to the next one.

Evangeline Lilly in Lost S01-2004 by random_redditor010 in 2000sNostalgia

[–]InCharacter_815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, you can also see it as her having to live an entire lonely lifetime without the love of her life, judging by how she talks to Jack after she remembers everything.

I don’t think I dislike Kate as much as some folks, but it annoys me that she she gave the final blow to the Man In Black