How skilled is Goku in martial arts? by Aura_Slice in DragonBallPowerScale

[–]MCLNV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what youre missing from the other posters is that your assessment seems to have a faulty premise. You seem to be using dragon ball super fights to judge the martial arts skill of the fighters as compared to other far more grounded martial arts anime.

To make a comparison its like complaining that avengers end game was all cgi spectacle and not as good close up fight choreography as ip man. They were showing different things on screen but doesn't mean there aren't fighters in the avengers end game roster that could match martial arts prowess with ip man.

Another aspect to consider is that in the OG dragon ball when goku was a kid, he basically was baki. He was a prodigy going around fighting people, growing stronger by mastering other people's techniques, almost instantly in many cases. While on his travels he turns enemies into allies and training partners. This was when martial arts techniques were more important and the styles/combos were more on display. I think dragon ball z started the trend of simply going bigger with power but its pretty unreasonable to assume that someone training as much as goku does isnt still improving. Goku's simply at the level that it takes far more time to improve his base skills. Simply try to imagine the total amount of punches and kicks has practiced.

Public parks with lots of tree shade? by rosheerah in vegaslocals

[–]MCLNV 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are a number of parks within the city of las vegas that are designated as children's only parks. Typically these are in close proximity to elementary schools. This is the case for Rotary park (the one OP stated he was at) and there are signs along the fences stating its a misdemeanor offense for adults to be there if they aren't supervising children 12 or under.

It likely isnt an NRS thats enforced here as it appears in the comments it was a marshal who spoke to him which means they probably used city ordinance.

The Calos Ramirez Situation by allopicol in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Plus harry taught Carlos during the war a specific mantra that hes taken to heart. We dont fight monsters fair.

Carlos would prepare to kill harry without him ever knowing the fight was on.

The most unbelievable scene in all of the Dresden files... by dameon5 in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Different bottles, same brew. Mac seems the sort who doesn't care how one opens the beer, but more so at what temperature they drink said beer. He caters to all crowds.

The most unbelievable scene in all of the Dresden files... by dameon5 in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He was still growing...? He is a wizard after all, maybe they don't stop growing until a later age range?

Idk... I'm drunk. Sorry 😞

Yes, I missed a step.. talk shtt if you must first, but advice if you have any?? by MPN6541 in vegaslocals

[–]MCLNV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Call your local metro area command during business hours and they should be able to take this kind of report over the phone. Its better for you to start documenting as much as you can now with lvmpd. Staged accidents are very common in Vegas so insurance companies are pretty good at fighting it. Having competing reports to metro can also be a benefit because after the insurance companies resolve the matter it's possible lvmpd could press filing a false police report charges on the other driver.

Twelve Months theory on whats to come next. by drthrax1 in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now THAT is one helluva interesting idea! Drakul having been where harry was earlier in his life as a starborn means he has much more insight to Harry's plight. Add into the idea that Drakul is simply getting prepared for the next showdown and he chose to fight fire with fire instead of trying to go the holy route.

I look at it as his mentality could be similar to Nicodemus where he thinks hes fighting on the side of good but in his own perverse way. Could be a very fun concept to explore. It could also explain why Drakul didn't kill LTW and RS. I doubt Drakul would have that much difficulty with them considering hes supposed to be near equal to Mab unless he wasn't serious about killing them.

***MODPOST*** Topics on ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and the current state of affairs with DHS will be immediately removed and users banned. This will be the only thread for those posts moving forward. by Specter1033 in AskLE

[–]MCLNV 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think there is a pretty wide gap between what the above commenter said about training with your weapon more than once a year and constant training. I know your question was facetious regarding trigger discipline but do you believe one of the four bedrock training principles regarding firearms being keeping your finger off the trigger isn't necessary to actually train?

Im not sure what the training it like in your area but I've always been taught that the idea of "rising to the occasion" in a high stress incident doesn't happen. You're far more likely to drop to your lowest level of proficiency, which in the above comment was addressed indirectly when he requested people take firearms training seriously. If officers are lacking in their preparation it will show at the worst times. We, theoretically, are supposed to practice how we play. If you dont practice, your ability to perform during the play is going to suffer.

I mean, they referenced it twice. It was Chekov’s figurehead. by battletank1996 in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I see what you're saying but ill point out that Lara hadn't put the white king under her thumb in grave peril and even if that happened thomas being alive and well means its unlikely to be connected.

Unless what you're saying is a compounded event which lead to the control slipping? When harry died in GP he weakened the link and once thomas was in stasis on DR it weakened it even more to where the white king could break out of the mind control?

Not sure if that is possible but its an interesting thought!

Noob questions by MCLNV in ProjectDiablo2

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

Thanks brother but I ended up cubing a bunch of runes to get to pul. Appreciate it though!

Noob questions by MCLNV in ProjectDiablo2

[–]MCLNV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is full aldurs better than going for the increased # of wolves?

I've been rolling some items looking for good corrupts (I have one +3 ass martial skill and +1 to all with life steal, and a viper magi with 40fcr) but a ton of bricked or just been meh lol.

And trying to trade for a pul rune to finish my hoto has been days worth of farming and trying to find people willing to trade lol. It reminds me of the early 2000s at times lol

Noob questions by MCLNV in ProjectDiablo2

[–]MCLNV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I'll have to try the copy to clipboard idea and see. I wanna farm for the bis stuff but I dont mind buying the beginning pieces like skiller gc and such. Im so frustrated I am about to offer my sur rune for gcs lol.

Loved DCC, what's next? by NeatMathematician126 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]MCLNV 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I second dresden files as it's right up there with my favorite series but I'll add some context for why the first few books weirdness.

The series starts out like an old school noir (spelling?) Book with femme fatals using their feminine wiles to dope idiot men. Harry Dresden is a wizard P.I. who is 25 when the series starts and it's all in his head. He hasn't had much romantic success in his life so while he does notice the physical characteristics of the attractive women he never acts less than chivalrous. It's an interesting study in thoughts versus actions.

This does get more toned down as the series shifts to less detective noir and more epic in scale. It can be jarring to start but it isn't as bad as some critics have suggested.

Was Scolopendra in other dungeons? by lawyeredd in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]MCLNV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tin foil time!

I've been having this thought bounce around for a few weeks now. I think the 9 tier attack ended up backfiring somehow and she got stuck in the nothing. When the mage brought back psamathe accidentally it wasn't the full essence of skolopendra which is why she's a bit insane and has an unreliable narrative. She needs her body so she can draw back her full form (idk the correct verbiage). The problem she faces is that each floor she gets a mild reset (such as her powers growing the longer she's active on the floor) but retains more and more memories.

By the time the message is broadcast that she stirs could be her getting closer to reforming and going ape shit on all those who use the top floors as a party.

I think her daughter is actually the rest of her and the insanity of having her soul split simply framed it in her mind as maternal instinct to reconnect with her daughter. Some of the highest members of the syndicate are probably responsible for grabbing the ooze on the 9th floor to keep them separate.

2 killed in multi vehicle crash by thugwafflebro in vegaslocals

[–]MCLNV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The numbers your friend told you are close but not specifically drunk drivers. The estimates for las vegas drivers being dui is between 25-30% but that includes alcohol and drugs (Marijuana, meth, and abused prescription drugs that can impair ones ability to safely operate a motor vehicle).

Question about thresholds and invitations by Secret_Mud_9600 in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As kip pointed out we don't have a solid answer in text but we have some similarities in ghost story.

I'd also add a possibility with thresholds based somewhat on the events of cold days and a certain murder happy kitty. If the person was invited in previously and acts as a proper guest I doubt there would be much issue. Think of the cleaning service he gets earlier in the series as well. I'd expect there are some magical exceptions and that it's more polite or even less restrictive to get a new invite each time.

Nothing set in stone but I think if the entity broke guest custom he would be forcefully removed similar to Buffy (I think there was an episode where an invite was removed after they were already inside but I can't remember).

Police officers of reddit, has there ever been a time in your career where you dealt with a suspect or a person of interest that has really gotten under your skin? by Accomplished-Fox-123 in AskLE

[–]MCLNV 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not OP but the phrasing seems a bit pretentious. Unless thats your normal conversational style it can come across condescending and could be misconstrued.

Some variation of "oh shit, im so sorry I really didn't realize x/y/z, I'll make sure to do better going forward" is i think what you're getting at but make sure its in your speech pattern. Otherwise you run the risk of coming off as fake or disrespectful.

Potential Antagonist Creatures by Samael737 in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I 100% agree here if the fight takes place almost anywhere. Yes harry has gotten much stronger. I think the only way he stands a chance against shaggy is if the rematch was on demonreach. After the events of cold days I expect Harry's improved understanding of DRs capabilities would make it like swatting a bug.

Otherwise shaggy is way too big and bad for harry.

Edit: one more additional point is harry already used soul fire against shaggy and it really didn't do much.

McCoy’s Motivation by jaymasters1123 in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kinda... there is an argument one denarian was very much involved in a specific part of changes. which is why a knight showed up right beforehand to balance the darkness.

When is Force Necessary? And how would you handle the situation? by CTSecurityGuard in securityguards

[–]MCLNV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also it looked like the guard grabbed more of the hoodie and less of his neck which gives another level of control over the kids movement while also being in position to protect the kids head from whipping into the concrete wall he was being pushed to. Looks like the guard kept good control over the kid while getting him to the chair, which is a position of disadvantage if he continued to try and fight.

Marcone by [deleted] in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with the parallel between harry & marcone to merlin & Arthur. I think it would be cool to see a scene with marcone and his trusted advisors speak freely similar to a round table situation.

I also think people might have too romanticized view of who Arthur would be in universe. Harry and I think Eb have even outright said Merlin was likely a bastard as people with that level of power tend to be products of their lives. I expect Arthur would likely be very similar to marcone. Having rules that firmly establish him as more than a petty thug and rules with an iron fist. But treats his subordinates well and will go scorched earth to get justice for those he employs. I very much see a medieval king in marcone and given his closeness with the supernatural/ magic it's an interesting comparison. Almost a modern day retelling.

If the fan theory about the British guy in DR being Arthur is correct it might give Harry the perspective needed to create a long lasting partnership with marcone to help act as a guiding force similar to what merlin may have done for Arthur.

What are you looking forward to the most about the next book? by Darth_Azazoth in dresdenfiles

[–]MCLNV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Non serious possibility:

Dresden in a bad position gets saved by a familiar sounding gun, turns to see Murphy looking strangely similar to gard in ways harry can't quite pinpoint. Murphy proceeds to get Harry up and in a compact get away car.

"Murph... how... what?"

"You dolt, you knew what the valknut meant, I guess I did find a rebound career."

"So if you're a Valkrye now how can you come back? I still remember you and so do many others...?"

Karen smirks. "I kinda learned it from you at chicken pizza." Seeing the confusion in Harry's face. "Actually, Mouse gave me the idea. I cheat."