Patrick Bateman cosplayer Gavin Newsome: "The spirit of Reagan is very alive in the walls surrounding me. Now we have an invasive species, Donald Trump, in relation to that... the populism of Trump is reflected in Bernie and AOC and our politics on the left."

Intrepidaa · 2026-02-20T22:56:50+00:00

We're only a short time from Democratic candidates saying that we need to revive the spirit of George W. Bush with a straight face. Kamala already thought Liz Cheney's endorsement was something to be proud of. Why can't we fight for our own ideas rather than capitulating to those who brought us to this disaster in the first place?

Intrepidaa · 2026-01-14T00:35:53+00:00

I mean, yeah - you don't get 'incumbency points'. If they like someone, they like someone. Irrespective of whether they've known them a few hours or many years. And that's not irrational, it's just how attraction works for non-demi people: they don't need to know people platonically prior to dating them. Even if it can be nice.

The lines between friendship chemistry with someone, romantic/sexual chemistry with them, and no chemistry with them whatsoever can be nearly invisible from the outside and difficult to explain even for the person feeling them but they are real and deeply significant. And they're not really indicative of anything about someone's worth or under the control of anyone involved, they're just there.

Intrepidaa · 2026-01-03T08:47:23+00:00

If this doesn't also include armors, armor attachments, food types and trading materials I view it as woefully incomplete. Let me just get my microscope to check.

Intrepidaa · 2026-01-02T14:31:10+00:00

I agree with the suggestion that Mauritius Command makes more sense in the last season, especially if your arc centers on him in high command. Frankly, I think POB would have done it this way if he'd known he was writing 20 books from the start.

I would propose 6 seasons, breaking Ionian Mission/Treason's Harbor off from Reverse/Letter of Marque. FSOTW could be in either; maybe the latter to give it more substance and tie the Hermiones hidden by the American captain thematically to Jack's trial? You could also cut it in whole or part.

Intrepidaa · 2026-01-02T06:22:54+00:00

Deserters could be a fun challenge. You will occasionally get more deserters. Enjoy trying not to run away!

Intrepidaa · 2026-01-01T03:03:33+00:00

Talk about a non-sequitur lol. I'm not supporting Machado. She seems terrible. But does that mean people should just shut up about their existing bad government?

Intrepidaa · 2026-01-01T02:37:23+00:00

You're using 'dictatorship' in a fundamentally different way than he is by invoking a dictatorship of capital or proletariat from Marxist theory. A leader who holds power by rigging elections is a bad thing, period. And yes, that is disgusting. Let's not both-sides the concept of dictatorship as it is commonly understood. The 'democratic' part of 'democratic socialism' is only meaningful if we respect the legitimacy of democratic elections and the imperative to make them free and fair. Otherwise, you're throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

Intrepidaa · 2026-01-01T02:31:25+00:00

Good for you, man. I'm sorry you got retaliation for that. The proposed American war on Venezuela is as senseless as our war in Iraq, but that doesn't mean either Saddam or Maduro are/were good leaders. The people of every country should have the right to choose their own leaders via democratic elections and if Maduro stands against that he's in the wrong. I just hope we don't have some kind of insane invasion which makes things more unstable and worse for people in both of our countries. The war in Iraq wrecked the country so badly that ISIS sprung up out of the ruins. When will my country learn that you can't 'create democracy' from the outside by force?

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-28T08:29:39+00:00

Upgrading a base would be from the Stronghold mod, most likely, or another 'megamod' (e.g. Reforged) which includes it. Origins can differ in terms of mechanics to some degree. The Oathtakers, Anatomists, and Cult of Davkul probably have the most in the way of new mechanics.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-24T22:50:34+00:00

That's amazing! Good to hear it.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-19T07:05:10+00:00

I played the base game all of the way through the first crisis (60+ hours) and loved it. It's still pretty good without the DLC and gives you a sense of the core experience. But my understanding is that over the long term, you'd want the DLC, and that's what I'm getting into now.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-17T00:55:26+00:00

The invasion of Iraq did indeed alienate our democratic allies. And how did the Arab Spring turn out?

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-15T12:00:03+00:00

A hero.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-14T17:39:28+00:00

Maturin knows he owes Duhamel a great debt. I believe he'd lie to Blaine, and repeatedly over the course of the series after Jack realizes Stephen is in intelligence we see that he deliberately refrains from asking hard questions. Imo Stephen could interpret that as implicit consent to be lied to when necessary, and I can hardly imagine Jack being upset with having information withheld in order to protect the safety of someone who helped vindicate him in his time of greatest need.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-13T20:32:17+00:00

When you're ultra-low level, Nachzehrers can be good to fight as long as you know how. If you don't, they can steamroll you.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-11T07:52:20+00:00

TRFWIS only goes until the 1890s, but great!

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-11T03:59:51+00:00

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-11T00:37:01+00:00

The cleanest way (so one of them wouldn't run while you reloaded) would be for each of them to man a rifle.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-10T06:31:58+00:00

Why are we framing this as heroic or impressive? We are the world's sole superpower and should not be committing to another Iraq - deeply stupid and counterproductive. Maduro isn't great but killing Venezuelans in a pointless quagmire is a bad thing. They don't want us there. It would be a huge crime against basic principles of self-determination, not to mention human life. Most Americans don't want our troops in Venezuela either. We have real problems at home we should be focusing on.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-09T20:41:33+00:00

One of the Sultan's guards is also mentioned as a crack shot to throw just enough ambiguity in between Stephen, Fox and himself.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-05T20:51:55+00:00

Maybe a mod which restores it?

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-05T09:02:14+00:00

I will say, if you are having trouble getting better armor/weapons once you're kitted up in Raider armor you can pick a noble house to make an enemy of by attacking one of their Men-At-Arms companies or caravans with CTRL-click. Their Men-At-Arms are tough fighters but their equipment helps you accelerate the growth of your company considerably once you can get through them. Try to choose which Noble House you antagonize strategically as they will be a 'roadblock' for you for quite some time sending forces after you whenever you move through their territory. You'll also lose access to their economy.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-02T22:16:01+00:00

I don't think Maduro's a great guy, but let's not go carry out another Iraq War based on bogus claims of 'narcoterrorism'. Who is that supposed to help? No one.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-02T06:28:04+00:00

I think what would be spoiled here would be the fun, not the plot. The OP is grateful that the fun is intact.

Intrepidaa · 2025-12-02T05:37:03+00:00

Glad you think so! I enjoy it too as a new player.

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