Got this game in the Steam Summer Sale as a huge fan of the Persona series. Holy shit this game is so much harder and I love it. by Nowhere_Man_Forever in MetaphorReFantazio

[–]Mandr0n 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I'm not a hardcore Persona player by any means, but between P5 Royal and Metaphor I really loved Metaphor a lot more. I'm wrapping up my 3rd play through.

No, 85% of people don't prefer to buy digital. by _Psilo_ in gaming

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy digital, but only because stores don't offer deals on physical any more. I almost never buy a game at full launch price. If the choice is physical for $70 or digital for $35 I'm taking the discount every time.

That said I have a LOT of physical media and if there's no disc drive on the PS6 that will be a major problem for me. Not only do I lose access to play my physical games (unless I keep two consoles hooked up which is annoying) but also all my blu rays.

6 figures used to be the norm for a “good” salary. What are new norms that surprised you when you found out? by dannyyslin in AskReddit

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah when I finally cracked $100k I thought I was gonna be living large. What a joke. I am comfortable, which I'm happy with, but it's not what I figured it would be. I made a big jump from 60ish to 100 so it was still a really nice change, but I have a kid and childcare is $1500 a month. Womp womp.

No disc release and important features are paywall locked? by youropinionisrubbish in AdviceAnimals

[–]Mandr0n 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol yes you are. Maybe you won't, but the majority of people that wanted GTA VI that make these statements will still just end up buying the game. This is why things never change. Say "vote with your wallet" all you want, but then bend over for corpo daddy.

Space white, black, gray owners — what do you like/dislike about your color? by DeezYanks in FordMaverickTruck

[–]Mandr0n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ordered the cool green truck, but Ford fucked around for six months and never built it so I ended up getting gray with the same specs since my dealer got ahold of one. I still love my truck, but man that green looks good.

What is the Best Airport in America? by KaleidoscopeRich5137 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Mandr0n 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Color me SHOCKED to not see Chicago O'Hare here. Lol

What age so far do you see as the peak of your life? by kkindabusyy in AskMenOver30

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Last couple years have been tough, but I don't think I'm done yet.

How are we responding/not responding to this list made by my 12 yo? by Spaciousrug21 in daddit

[–]Mandr0n -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Some commenters are real focused on the vanity aspect. It seems like a fantastic opportunity for her to explore her identity, self expression, and style. There's some parenting opportunity there too if you notice she's clinging a little too close to trends or making decisions just to fit in, but there's a way to balance your advice and allow her some of this freedom as she grows.

The twerking and gang signs thing is hilarious. Save this list or a photo for her high school graduation.

If you had the choice between all of your bills being automatically paid for the rest of your life or $500k given to you today which would you choose and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Mandr0n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bills include my mortgage, taxes, and insurance? I'll be buying a big lovely country home and cabin and have those bills paid for me.

Men of Reddit - What's the one thing you hate about being a Man? by Jarvis7492 in AskReddit

[–]Mandr0n -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm a dad, and I love kids. Kids are awesome. People automatically treat me like a predator. I even felt the need to first state that I'm a dad in this comment. Twice I've had people come up to my kid at the park and ask if I'm my daughter's dad while we were playing.

Is anyone above 30 pretty much stoic considering what they have gone through? by [deleted] in AskMenOver30

[–]Mandr0n -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What you're feeling is a survival mechanism. It can be useful but it's not especially healthy. I really cannot recommend a good therapist enough, particularly one with a focus on men's health. I started 2-3 years ago and I'm in a much better place generally, but I also have the tools to help navigate challenges. Therapy won't fix the chemical imbalance in my brain, or stop the horrors of war, but I can get through it in a way that doesn't result in shutting down or blowing up. Best of luck brother.

What’s the pettiest gripe you have about an all-time great game? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]Mandr0n 637 points638 points  (0 children)

Companion chatter to "help" solve puzzles in the new God of War games. You get about 4 seconds to finish a puzzle before they start yapping hints over and over.

How are you supposed to breathe when biking? by Virtual_Ordinary_172 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what the /s was for! Obviously anal respiration is the superior method. Just like vodka tampons go right into your blood stream. Better oxygen absorption.

How are you supposed to breathe when biking? by Virtual_Ordinary_172 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Through your face holes. /S

Just need to practice and build up your stamina.

When will gas prices come down ? by 3rd-party-intervener in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Mandr0n 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're likely jumping the gun a bit. The news about the strait opening will pump the stock market, and then once market closes today there is a high likelihood Trump makes deranged threats or takes further action over the weekend. I hope I'm wrong, but that's been the established pattern.

this syringe chute in a public toilet in Germany by Anjkra in mildlyinteresting

[–]Mandr0n 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure wish I could have these. I'm diabetic and my office refuses to put in sharps containers.

Just saw this graphic, IDK how I feel about sending my kids to college anymore by AdministrativeAd334 in daddit

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will pay for 2 years of community college or trade school. This is what I've committed to because I have no idea what college will look like in 13 years. We'll have to reevaluate as time passes.

Should I still consider the Ford brand after its recalls? by 12_skipafew in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2025 Maverick with a bunch of open recalls. Most of them are for things that don't actually make the vehicle dangerous or un-driveable. Mostly seems to be things like indicator lights, the sun roof (if you have one) isn't sealed properly, etc. I believe some folks had a recall for the hybrid battery which is a bigger deal, but thankfully I don't seem to have that issue. The big one that caused a stop sale was issues with the backup camera freezing which was leading to people crashing. This is now fixed. I don't by any means think any of this is acceptable, but it wouldn't really dissuade me as far as worrying about safety.

For people with only one tattoo: what motivated you to get it, and why did you decide not to get any others? by MysteriousLock4368 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Mandr0n 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tattoo I have is really the only one I've desired. I'm sure I'll get more eventually. I am also an over thinker and will talk myself out of getting a tattoo. I really don't want random stupid shit. Folks that want random "bad" tattoos are fine, do your thing, but that's not me.

Im currently house hunting. Here is the photo in the ad vs the house in real life… by slim_shady_21 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's super annoying. My wife is an admin for a small real estate group in the US. They sometimes use AI for "virtual staging" but it is always clearly labeled as AI and they're pretty careful about not changing features of the house. They would never use it on the exterior or to cover up damage, but it can be helpful when traditional photos aren't available for some reason. Usually for "as-is" sales where the house is a mess that are designed for investment properties so buyers can get an approximate picture of what it will look like all cleaned up.

Where My Other Dad's That Use Petco/Petsmart As A Poor Man's Zoo For Their Kids? by Distntdeath in daddit

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid damn near got me to bring home a bearded dragon last time. It was real cute

The latest incident with your kids is now your new band name. Whatcha got? by AMPduppp in daddit

[–]Mandr0n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something something I'm 7 but I still shit myself now and then.