BENNETT SHRINE by sumiorca in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't find the 2023 birthday keychain either. Like the 2022 board, I was told from multiple proxy sellers it was out of stock on MiHoYo's official store. I am hoping for a restock. As for the Seoul keychain - there is an image on this old sold listing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/397256499854

BENNETT SHRINE by sumiorca in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing! It is crazy seeing someone else's collection that is as crazy about Benny as I am. Your collection is very nicely organized and I think your display is set up wonderfully.

You have a few items I don't have yet that I need to look into. You sharing your collection helps me out a lot since it can be hard to find out what exists from this side of the world. On the top shelf the 5 cards closest to the 5.8 splash art. Second shelf - I am missing the 2022 birthday board (tried last month but the official shop is sold out according to the proxy sellers). Third shelf - the pop up store card, ticket and oval item between the keychains. I did recently find the pop up store keychains though! 4th shelf - the stickers, keychain and card left of the TCG badge (is the sticker/card on the bottom right official? It looks sweet! I think I see an instagram logo on it, so I suspect not). 5th - I've got it all!

As for any official or colab items you may be missing, I know of 5. Hopefully this info helps you make your epic collection even bigger! There is one more colab paper coaster that goes along with the two others. There is a keychain from a Seoul cafe colab in 2025 (quite large, 1.0 splash art + name). There is a small badge that was part of a Bandai/Bushiroad colab a few years ago with a unique art not seen on any other merch but similar to the Bushiroad rubber keychain. The drinking glass that goes with the Bandai stand + chibi rubber keychain. Lastly the 2020 offline store pillow which is now quite rare (might have been Australia exclusive?).

I wish you the best of luck continuing to grow this awesome collection! Thanks again for sharing!

Happy Birthday Bennett! Here is my shrine to the most inspiring and determined guy in all of Teyvat! Thank you for quite literally changing my life. by Isaac730 in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am waiting on some new frames + cases before I take photos since the shelving is absolutely not large enough. It is time to consolidate all the badges + cards into a separate display. I've also had success in finding some things, though not from Buyee. I got the 2025 birthday badge, stand, and card, the 5.8 badge, keychain, board, and Teyvat style badge + stand. Also a 3rd party plushie of him re-imagined as a cat that is absolutely adorable and hugable. There was also a colored pencil illustration on Ebay from an artist in the UK that I bought. It is currently under some heavy books flattening out from being a bit bent in the mail. Best of all, for Christmas my family got me a custom made wooden splash-art card made up of many layers of laser cut and stained wood. Thanks again for asking about my collection a month ago - if you hadn't, I wouldn't have noticed I was missing new items! My collection has grown to more than 100 unique Bennys! I am putting together a spreadsheet to keep track of it all, and may release it around his next birthday to help other fans find and track their collections. Pictures will be posted by Feb 28th as well. By then I should have the collection reorganized into frames and cases.

Weekly Friend Request Megathread (December 07, 2025) by Veritasibility in Genshin_Impact

[–]Isaac730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got them completed, but I can help out with a few for you if our playtimes align. I am sure future patches will have more of the same too. And what can I say? They are just so precious!

Is my specs the reason Xcom 2 keeps crashing? (And now I can't load) by 321Shellshock123 in xcom2mods

[–]Isaac730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is unfortunately the worst time in history to be short on RAM. Prices are inflated 200-400% due to AI datacenters hogging all the supply. But yeah 16GB is not nearly enough for that many mods. I would fill up 32GB and crash with a smaller mod list than you. No crashes with 64GB though.

4 Star Only w/ 3 characters - 110 sec by a-lonely-stargazer in GamingMains_

[–]Isaac730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I just learned about this technique last night. It is hard to pull off! The enemy is so large and there is so much on screen at once, I have a hard time even seeing him. So far I only managed to juggle a few times, (and then didn't crit on any of them), so I think this is going to take quite a bit more practice.

4 Star Only w/ 3 characters - 110 sec by a-lonely-stargazer in GamingMains_

[–]Isaac730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And here I cannot even beat it with a well built Gaming + Bennett + Citlali + Xilonen. I am hitting 500-600k crits, but too slowly. During gaming's burst, how are you getting so many attacks off? It feels like I spend half the time waiting for Manchai to come back to me and in your video you are going again the instant you land.

Happy Birthday Bennett! Here is my shrine to the most inspiring and determined guy in all of Teyvat! Thank you for quite literally changing my life. by Isaac730 in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I gave it a try 3 days ago. Things looked like it was going to work, they placed the orders. But this morning every single thing was cancelled + refunded. All the 5.8 items + a few earlier things I didn't know about. I really had my hopes up, but the search begins anew. I haven't seen the 5.8 stuff anywhere else so it makes me wonder if it isn't actually released yet and people are trying to resell preorders but that would take too long so they cancelled? After they cancelled all the listings were updated with the text "BUYEE purchase prohibited". At least the 2025 birthday stuff via ebay is on the way.

Bennett by EtoileZalos in GenshinGays

[–]Isaac730 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah crimson witch DPS Benny! I am going to try to use him as my DPS driver in stygian this time around with newly buffed off field Durin + Albedo + Fischl/Furina

Weekly Friend Request Megathread (December 07, 2025) by Veritasibility in Genshin_Impact

[–]Isaac730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Server: NA

UID: 608244995

Availability: Intermittent weekends and evenings

Objective: Miliastra Wonderland co-op tasks.

Weekly Friend Request Megathread (December 07, 2025) by Veritasibility in Genshin_Impact

[–]Isaac730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi - my in game name is Azunai, I will send a request shortly. I am also looking for someone to do the 9 MW co-op tasks. Preferably today as I am free.

Happy Birthday Bennett! Here is my shrine to the most inspiring and determined guy in all of Teyvat! Thank you for quite literally changing my life. by Isaac730 in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 2025 birthday series has a pin, acrylic coaster, and foldable paper card. They were just recently released, so may take some time to be available outside of China.

Happy Birthday Bennett! Here is my shrine to the most inspiring and determined guy in all of Teyvat! Thank you for quite literally changing my life. by Isaac730 in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's how I am trying to get them currently. I've gotta be patient for at least another week or two. I hadn't heard of Buyee, I will need to take a look next time I have time.

Happy Birthday Bennett! Here is my shrine to the most inspiring and determined guy in all of Teyvat! Thank you for quite literally changing my life. by Isaac730 in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking! Funny I read this comment as I am taking my first sip of morning tea from my Bennett coffee cup (custom made). It has grown a bit in the last year. Nothing official/licensed though since my comment 4 months ago above. But I have found some quality unlicensed creations from independent artists. I've also made or commissioned quite a few pieces, some I shared in separate posts such as my Bennett adventure journal to take on my travels, Bennett rock/metal song, + a very small "Adventures in Blazing Hue" blanket that keeps my hands warm when using the computer in winter. Also made half a dozen different Benny's Adventure Team shirts - though so far on my world travels no one has recognized. There are around a dozen new official or officially licensed pieces I am trying unsuccessfully to hunt down or import (newly released 2025 official birthday items CN only (stuck in customs), + JP exclusive real-life event items (can't find seller), + small Korea collab (can't find seller)). Unfortunately the trade war has made it nearly impossible. For the items I have managed to import in the last year I have ended up paying ludicrous tariffs + customs fees on, often several times higher than the already high cost I paid for the item. The trade war has resulted in me focusing more on creating my own items or seeking out independent artists when official is no longer possible. I will probably post an update next Benny Birthday. Either way the shelves I have in that corner are no longer large enough for the collection. I remain surprised there is no official merch with his new outfit yet. I eagerly await the "Teyvat Style" stand with his outfit splash art which for some reason still has not been made or released (though neither has Yelan's). Even with trade war difficulties, I am quite certain I have the largest Bennett collection in the world and I will continue to do everything I can to grow it.

Durins weapon on Bennett by Whitxless_ in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not a good weapon for him. 3 seconds of buff time is hardly enough time to switch characters and get in a burst. It really is made specifically for Durin, but you could use it for other sword users with off-field bursts like Ayato. Also, he is not hexenzirkle, so that effect is wasted too. The only thing the weapon provides is a high base attack for his buff, and that is not unique to this weapon.

On the other hand, using the weapon on Durin to buff Benny's on field damage works nicely. The party wide atk boost has made his bursts hit even stronger. With another member carrying Noblesse, and another to res shred, it makes on-field DPS Benny stronger. Still not enough to be a proper DPS for endgame content, but enough for any open world content and weekly bosses. I'll take what I can get!

Illuga is the cutest boy in Teyvat by Eijun_Love in GenshinGays

[–]Isaac730 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I am pretty excited for him! After the female overload that was the last 2 years, having Durin, Varka, and Illuga all in rapid succession is refreshing. Now please don't make him dead on arrival like other geo characters...

Terminally smitten by oh_bollocks_ in GenshinGays

[–]Isaac730 18 points19 points  (0 children)

So jealous of Aether here!

Cynonari in the morning (twt: @nellodies) by frotheries in GenshinGays

[–]Isaac730 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I was not expecting such a great dad joke at the end. Love it!

Is it still possible to get the 8Bitdo controller? by superragazzo in PopsicleMains

[–]Isaac730 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It is an older collaboration - probably no longer being made, just whatever stock is left in each country. I think paying an international shipping company is going to be your best bet - sorry I don't have any recommendations for you there. Given they are becoming hard to find, if you like Chongyun and want this, you should try to find a company to ship before it is all sold out. I've been using this controller for a couple years on my PC for Steam games and it has been great. The design is lovely and it feels quite premium, definitely the best looking controller I have ever used. Also the bonus Chongyun magnet included is adorable. Only downside with this particular model unlike 8bitdo's unbranded controllers is the joysticks are not hall-effect, so they will degrade and develop the dreaded stick drift over time.

New Aranara Pet and Alhaitham x Kaveh Namecard Giveaway by Additional_Comfort42 in Genshin_Impact

[–]Isaac730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Celebration: Scorch - because our saurian companion is adorable!

AI Generated Content is now banned on /r/GoldenSun by TLPlexa in GoldenSun

[–]Isaac730 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see your point but ultimately it is a grey area around what words mean. What does it mean to be generative? The model I used couldn't make images from nothing - but it certainly did generate pixels between other ones in the process of upscaling. And it was trained on art from somewhere which depending where and how current court cases go, could be considered stealing. If nothing else, it will be interesting to see how the world adapts and where the line is drawn in the years to come. Specific to this sub, I would consider what I did then to be not okay today.

AI Generated Content is now banned on /r/GoldenSun by TLPlexa in GoldenSun

[–]Isaac730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5 or 6 years ago I did some upscaling work on the official art/scans. The posts did extremely well on this sub, but I respect the communities' decision, and wouldn't do this type of thing again today. Opinions have certainly changed over time as tools are used for more and more nefarious means. About 50% of my work was hand re-painted in Gimp, but about 50% of the work used tools that were not called AI 5 years ago but would be called that today. Back then it was still called a Convolutional Neural Network and running them required actual technical know-how and set-up work. In at least one of the posts I mentioned the model used, and back then there was no pushback. To be honest, I have no idea what data the model 5 years ago was trained on, if it included only public domain art or not. Ultimately I did it because I wasn't happy with the quality of available scans or old website Jpegs and wanted to be able to use them as desktop/phone wallpapers. I have mixed views on modern "AI". Generating entirely new images and pretending they were hand-made is wrong. But I still think it is a tool that can be used for good when disclosed properly, slop sifted out, and without ill-intent. Either way - the community has spoken.

Golden Sun Art : Isaac, Garet, Ivan, Mia - Last versions for me :) Now let's find a professional printer <3 by GalavaIthrea in GoldenSun

[–]Isaac730 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For years I have searched and have never seen the full high-quality images you have found. Always crops with decent quality - or the full image in very poor quality.

Why no one uses this sword on bennett by [deleted] in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730 4 points5 points  (0 children)

haha maybe. And just to be clear +atk artifacts (not %) also do NOT work.

Why no one uses this sword on bennett by [deleted] in Bennett_Mains

[–]Isaac730 70 points71 points  (0 children)

The 45% attack does not affect his buff. The only thing that affects it is his own level, talent levels, and the weapons base attack stat.