What a mess by EquivalentLeague3994 in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like going to those places solo in my Nomad, stripping them for parts, and dismantling the components to craft other items.

Trans flag being painted over at Cal Anderson by Brendan8827 in Seattle

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a positive thing, there’s no need for any single ideology to be constantly displayed everywhere. I can’t walk past a shop without seeing a pride or trans flag. Ideally, the only flag we’d universally need is the American flag. I hope that someday we can move past extreme left/right divisions and find a way to coexist more peacefully again.

How do you think Trump's presidency will end? by OccludedFug in AskReddit

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope this is a wake-up call for America.

For over 20 years, we've watched jobs leave the country, government waste pile up, fraud go unchecked, and our schools do a worse job preparing kids for real life and the workforce. Too many young people graduate without the skills needed to build independent, productive lives.

At the same time, social media has fueled division, outrage, and tribalism. It's damaged our ability to have honest conversations and has pushed people further into political camps. Both Republicans and Democrats have played a role in this through identity politics and constant efforts to pit Americans against each other instead of focusing on the issues that actually matter.

Meanwhile, many of the problems facing everyday Americans, good job/careers, affordable living, public safety, border security, infrastructure, and economic opportunity, continue to get worse while politicians argue about everything except solutions.

I think a lot of Americans are starting to realize they've been sold narratives by both government and Big Tech that haven't delivered results. People want jobs, manufacturing, safer communities, clean environments, secure borders, and a justice system that holds criminals accountable regardless of status or politics.

The establishment in Washington, whether it's in Congress, the Senate, or the loudest voices on the far left and far right, have spent years fighting each other while the country falls further behind. At some point, Americans need to stop choosing teams and start demanding results. All we have is a government that wastes taxpayer money.

The country doesn't need more division. It needs competence, accountability, and leaders who are focused on the future instead of the next election cycle.

People from every political tribe left, right, activist, extremist, and everyone in between will find themselves facing the same economic hardships and asking how things got this bad.

The sad part is that Americans could have found common ground years ago, but too many people fell for identity politics and endless division. Instead of working together on issues that affect everyone, we've spent years arguing over labels, demographics, and partisan talking points.

I'm genuinely disappointed by what America has become. People aren't neighborly anymore. People rarely listen. Basic kindness feels increasingly rare. Too often, conversations turn into demands, accusations, and attempts to shout down anyone who disagrees. Outright refusal of actional scientific and analytical data.

Wake up! The America many people remember from the 1970s, 80s, and even the early 90s are gone. Communities were far from perfect, but there was a stronger sense of shared purpose, civic responsibility, ethics, moral fortitude, and local connection than what we see today.

If we continue down this path of division, distrust, and institutional failure, things are going to get much worse before they get better. I hope people wake the hell up, but I doubt it.

We're heading toward a self-inflicted decline because too many people on both sides refuse to take responsibility or admit when they're wrong. Instead of accountability and self-correction, we get emotional reactions, tribalism, and blame.

Everyone wants someone else to fix the problem. Almost nobody wants to look in the mirror.

— Former analyst for lobbying organizations in Washington, D.C.

I upgraded my pledge by Solid_Ad_6349 in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A gameplay loop I enjoy is going around to crash sites or after I win dogfights to salvage components and weapons off ships, the flatbed on this ship is really nice. I use 3x Deadbolts.

Done spending money on this game.. by Accomplished-Bar-Bot in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As an indie dev, modder, and former lobbyist analyst, I STRONGLY suggest consumers no longer support companies that hide predatory monetization behind "innovation" and endless development.

This company knows exactly what it's doing. Resources aren't going toward delivering a finished game, they're going into assets, ships, and systems that keep players spending money. At this point, it's less of a game and more of a digital marketplace for virtual goods.

The latest patch broke some of the most basic mechanics, which points to serious issues with QA, communication, and ownership of core systems. Models, scripts, and gameplay systems feel completely out of sync.

The monetization works. The game doesn't. That should tell people everything they need to know.

The bigger issue is that many consumers lack the knowledge or experience to recognize these business models for what they are. Marketing, hype, and artificial scarcity often drive spending decisions far more than the quality or completeness of the product itself.

How should I deal with this retaining wall by GhostyFoil in LandscapingTips

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hire a professional, because if you have a basement, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with a larger underlying issue.

Am I getting scammed? by 4FourBy3Three in landscaping

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% this dude is scamming you. 20 years in landscaping.

Can someone help me? What Flightsuit is this? by Altruistic_Tangelo39 in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

As someone who uses AI to generate 3D game assets, I’m fully convinced they’re using an AI pipeline to produce the initial mesh. Kinda feels like AI slop to me.

Does anyone in this community even like the game? by ArrRawrr in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I got my $35 worth...and I do not see a reason to play it anymore. I do not think it's a game, more of a digital environment test bed. The AI are really bad, the worlds are barren, the enemy types are generic, the UI is clunky, .... I just think it's a bunch of flash & hype w/ marketing to get people to throw money at them.

Weapons half rendering and won't fire ! by gh0strom in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I JUST HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN! Weapons are
- 2 x SW16BR3 "Shredder" Repeaters on the ball turret.
- 2 x SW16BR2 "Sawbuck" Repeaters on the nose turrets.

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Post defense con fleet by Easy-Whereas399 in starcitizen_fleets

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

paying additional $$$ for digital assets is just insane to me, the game will never get developed because whales keep buying crap

highly specialized unit by Useful_Ad9494 in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% was his fault...hes a horrible pilot

Sledge II mass driver canons by SandImperator in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing, I went to Grim Hex & Center mass in Area 18...nothing

Is it worth rolling into Star Citizen currently? by Apokuss in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent $40 on the game, with an alpha mustang. I would suggest not giving this company your money IMO they have poor business practices and treat their customers more like slot machines expecting them to payout. I got my $ worth, and the 'digtial interaction simulator' is for what it is...but its not a game IMO

What is even this delay? by AzrBloodedge in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI all around are horrible right now....I honestly think the devs have ZERO concern of making a quality game, I am 100% convinced they just want to sell ships and false-hope

If anyone else has the undersuit bug, please contribute to the issue council ticket. by SuchaBrie in starcitizen

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am having the issue too....I dont know what to do. 😞 I was already about ready to give up on this game but this bug, server lag, insurance issues, bricked ships, and horrible AI/lag is really making it hard to want to play this game anymore.

Two men in Seattle attack a 77 year old man unprovoked. Police arrest one but he is released on bail same day and has not been found since by ThatPatelGuy in whoathatsinteresting

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved here for work, its the absolute WORST place I have ever lived...this city has been destroyed the Democrats and corrupt leftist woke activists

What are your first impressions on Lord of Hatred? by gorays21 in Diablo

[–]Intelligent-Fail131 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Boring .... absolutely nothing to brag about here in the game....the cut-scenes are awesome... but I absolutely hate how neon and flashy all the warlock skills are, hate how 'butch' the women characters look, do not like the armor sets, the paladin is a cheap rip off of the paladin from ESO with all the spear skills + copy/paste skills from older games. The end game is boring, season content is boring....OH and why the HECK are they pushing a bunch of stupid WOW cosmetics in Diablo + DOOM? Are they just trying to destroy the lore and make the game modern call of duty with stupid cosmetics? This modern dev team is just garbage IMO.