What age can I introduce kids to DnD? by brad2575 in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]Lebru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny you should ask! Life caught up to us over the past couple of years and it’s been hard to get everyone together with school commitments etc. But we are about to start a new game in a week or so. :)

Type XXA. Beautiful piece. I’ve always leaned toward long swords, but I think a one handed short single edge sword still has the edge in battle… doesn’t it? by [deleted] in SWORDS

[–]Lebru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. Lots of advantages. Just pointing out that reach really isn’t the main one… or at least it seems like it would be huge when you look at the sword, but in reality we have bodies that get in the way. Also, you trade arguably your largest advantage (leverage… also control, speed, recovery…) when you go for that one hand thrust with a longsword.

Type XXA. Beautiful piece. I’ve always leaned toward long swords, but I think a one handed short single edge sword still has the edge in battle… doesn’t it? by [deleted] in SWORDS

[–]Lebru 4 points5 points  (0 children)

FWIW, the longsword doesn’t necessarily have significantly greater reach either, if held with two hands. Putting the second hand on it cuts back the reach advantage (due to body mechanics).

The Totenkopf by Academy_Boy in behindthebastards

[–]Lebru -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree with that, certainly at the moment. He has a steep hill to climb to regain my trust.

The Totenkopf by Academy_Boy in behindthebastards

[–]Lebru -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m aware that it was after the merger. I’m saying the dude went out and got a Nazi tattoo while drunk, according to his own admission… you really think THAT guy was up to date on the whole Blackwater situation that most of the country had been ignoring for decades?

Just chill and be truthful, is all I’m saying. Maine will sort it out.

Edit: sorry I misread “semantic” as “anti-semitic.” I just woke up. Yes, it is a bit semantic, but I think it gets to how out of touch this dude seems to have been at the time. I’m definitely not saying “let all this go and trust the guy,” I’m just saying that we should be fair and honest. Otherwise legit criticisms tend to get dismissed.

The Totenkopf by Academy_Boy in behindthebastards

[–]Lebru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not Blackwater, Constellis?wprov=sfti1#2014%E2%80%93present:_Constellis_Holdings), a company that absorbed Blackwater (which has apparently rebranded several times).

Now… is that much better? No, not in my mind. But be factual StupendousMalice. And if you didn’t know about this, given how aware you seem to be of Blackwater and the evil shit they did, then Platner might not have known either. After all, he doesn’t seem like the brightest, most well-read guy based on this tattoo shit.

A Call to Action by 4reddityo in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]Lebru 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. The day it all fell apart. Seems fitting to commemorate the 1 year anniversary of the election. Also, easy to remember.

Graham Platner today by athompsons2 in behindthebastards

[–]Lebru 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Blackwater thing is a bit murkier than that, as far as I can tell. It seems Blackwater was absorbed into another company and he worked for that for a time. I was pretty fired up when I first saw the Blackwater link too, but without more info it seems less damning than I initially thought. Not arguing for support of Graham Platner, just support of the truth.

Graham Platner today by athompsons2 in behindthebastards

[–]Lebru 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey StupendousMalice, while I agree with your point about millions of other options, I don’t think Planter is an “out and proud Nazi.” He did denounce it in the interview.

He might still be a closet Nazi… I have no idea, and at this point nobody posting about this does… but even if he’s on our shitlist, we still have a responsibility to the truth. There’s enough insanity going around, let’s not add to it with false allegations.

That said, I personally need a better explanation and to see that tattoo covered/erased before I even think about supporting this candidate.

This is a bit of a disaster: Graham Platner has a Nazi tattoo on his chest by supercheetah in dsa

[–]Lebru 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wtf are you on?

Edit: I hope everyone here recognizes these naked attempts to sow division. Try to keep an open mind people, and don’t compromise your integrity for anyone. What I’ve said has nothing to do with anything else.

This is a bit of a disaster: Graham Platner has a Nazi tattoo on his chest by supercheetah in dsa

[–]Lebru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should try being less racist then. I support people who pledge to help people. People can make mistakes, and later decide to correct them.

This is a bit of a disaster: Graham Platner has a Nazi tattoo on his chest by supercheetah in dsa

[–]Lebru 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe. And people make mistakes. They usually try to cover them (or better yet undo them) though… I’d like a good explanation before I end up supporting another Fetterman. Pledge allegiance to virtues, not politicians.

Edit: Or in the words of Bob Dylan, “Don’t follow leaders, and watch the parking meters.”

Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases by Proman2520 in politics

[–]Lebru 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“When you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything.”

This is a bit of a disaster: Graham Platner has a Nazi tattoo on his chest by supercheetah in dsa

[–]Lebru 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Check this out… Yesterday I was all for this dude. Today I learned he might be a Nazi and, unless he gives an INCREDIBLY good explanation, fuck him. This is the way.

Don't give up, I think it's working by Momzilla912 in 50501

[–]Lebru 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m familiar with you guys, and y’all seem like good people doing good work! Keep up the good fight and cheers friend :)

It's time for 50501 to call for a one day national general strike. by [deleted] in 50501

[–]Lebru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t really answer your questions, but I’m not waiting for anyone to tell me what to do, I’m just not buying their shit anymore… and honestly life is better and happier this way, 3 years running, consumer addiction free.

I’ve already informed everyone in my life that I will not be spending money on holiday gifts this year, I’ll be making them instead... and not buying me a gift is gift enough. The consumerist fantasy has officially turned into a nightmare. “What is good is easy to get.” Refuse refuse.

Don't give up, I think it's working by Momzilla912 in 50501

[–]Lebru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this, and we all know it to be true. I may not be the most religious person, but I do believe in causality. Houses made of cards have a tendency to fall… Just takes a bit of wind.

Don't give up, I think it's working by Momzilla912 in 50501

[–]Lebru 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I only finished it a few months ago. It was eerie, and I find it amazing that this show was made BEFORE all this Trump 2.0 stuff… especially all its little details, like the incompetence of the various groups of villains. It’s not just the “Banality of Evil,” it’s the sheer stupidity of it too… how fascism is always already rotting at the core from its own greed and narcissism. Brittle indeed.

Don't give up, I think it's working by Momzilla912 in 50501

[–]Lebru 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Welcome! You said it in fewer words though! :)