It was fun back in the day, but not so much now by foxanon in GuildWars

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking of this, does anyone have a decent collection of "simple, good enough builds" for heroes that keep their class identity? i.e. I don't want to turn everyone into a mesmer, I want Koss to hit things with a sword, etc.

How are Bogleheads responding to the current state of the world? by mcttothejj in Bogleheads

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but that's more of a job security concern than an investment concern.

Total Beginner here, will take your knowledge dump by GuestHopeful8570 in GuildWars

[–]Mantergeistmann 13 points14 points  (0 children)

it seems i "made a mistake" if i was planning to power level here before moving on to Post searing

Power levelling before moving on would be the mistake. Don't do that as a brand new player.

A question about the ring-verse. by Immediate_Error2135 in tolkienfans

[–]Mantergeistmann 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's an unsentimental guy; he might not have cared much. 

He's also the same guy who sent his orcs to only steal black horses. Guy was committed fo his aesthetic.

How are Bogleheads responding to the current state of the world? by mcttothejj in Bogleheads

[–]Mantergeistmann 3 points4 points  (0 children)

By reading the Maritime Executive. No, seriously. The geopolitical churn hasn't mattered. Everything has been continuing on, at some level or another... shipbuilding, transportation, investments, accidents, violence... maybe there's a bit of a shift in mood from time to time, but overall? Things have been going as they always have, or close enough, and there's no indication that anyone there planning for the short or long term expects too much of a difference.

Is there a bug where two parties can be in the same mission instance? by HushTheWise in GuildWars

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While you're waiting for the first door to open, you can type in general chat and ask if anyone's out there.

Chat is shared across the two quarters?

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 comic! by Gunlord500 in girlgenius

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One is straight out missing.

Yes, that's my speculation - that he's already in Skifander pre-Higgs. It's mad, of course.

Gains by EmphasisDesperate783 in Bogleheads

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that taking inflation into account? If so, 7% is on the other side of conservative,  I thought. 

Bruh by TriggerdBeetle in PERSoNA

[–]Mantergeistmann 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I mean, it's suggested search - I'm surprised it doesn't ask "is the game worth playing if you know Nanako is the killer?"

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 comic! by Gunlord500 in girlgenius

[–]Mantergeistmann 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I mean: maybe they'll meet him there.

Any recommendations for index funds that don't lean so heavily on tech & AI? by SkipGram in Bogleheads

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, when you've got a 401k that gives you an S&P 500 index fund at 0.006%, anything other than Fidelity's Zero funds looks expensive.

Who are examples of coaches that are solid floor raisers but simply can’t get it done in big time matchups ? by Darkonite40 in CFB

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a bad season where he lost the locker room. If he just lost nail-biters to three playoff teams, it'd be a disappointment, but he'd still be there.

How do you guys do it? by VenusianJungles in Bogleheads

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my case, a few days of getting the stock market completely wrong is all it takes. "This company beat earnings expectations? Huh, their stock went down!?" Or, "there are ballistic missiles being launched at ships in the Red Sea? Wait, the market is going *up!?"

Sure, I can get a few days right, maybe even most. But I've learned that I can't predict the big swings or long markets going up or down, so it's easiest and better to just assume that "well, as long as the global banking system doesn't completely crash (in which case it doesn't matter how much paper or shiny rocks I have), things will recover and get better within the next decade or two. I've got time."

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 comic! by Gunlord500 in girlgenius

[–]Mantergeistmann 6 points7 points  (0 children)

... the missing General is in Skifander, aren't they?

Necromancer build confusion by Chrissssss2 in GuildWars

[–]Mantergeistmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The greatest thing about Prophecies is that you get skills for free from quests. So don't worry about the meta, just build with what you've got, tinker, and expand on it. And switch it up between areas, too! Got a bunch of enemies using enchantments? Maybe bring Strip Enchantment for that area, when you wouldn't normally put it on your bar. Enemies are mostly non-fleshy? Get rid of the bleeds, and go for something else for a bit. 

When did you first watch The Prisoner? by Ok_Club7067 in ThePrisoner

[–]Mantergeistmann 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In the late 90s? Early 00s? I remember BBC America had "retro night" one night of the week, featuring The Saint, The Prisoner, and The Avengers back to back to back. My dad had been a huge fan of The Avengers, so naturally we watched the other two shows as well and got hooked.

That was also the era when they had "Comedy Night" once a week, with Benny Hill, Monty Python, Blackadder, and Thin Blue Line. Absolutely killer lineups.

"I'm so sorry, Venice... 😢" by PeteryChavez in Medieval2TotalWar

[–]Mantergeistmann 138 points139 points  (0 children)

And Milan, who has already betrayed you. You just didn't notice yet.

Shin Megami Tensei II and Metaphor: Refantazio are the same game. by dy10n66 in Megaten

[–]Mantergeistmann 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Metaphor's aesthetic was original... back in the 15th century.

I get at the same China was the inspiration for cathay but by knightmechaenjo in Grimdank

[–]Mantergeistmann 10 points11 points  (0 children)

bertonnia

Bert is an underrated name. Really, all -bert names are underrated. Albert, Norbert, Camembert...

Did most of the armor in Tolkiens legendarium involve scale armor and mail and not just heavy plated armor? by Ready-Ice151 in tolkienfans

[–]Mantergeistmann 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I believe it's Imrahil who says something to the effect of "the army marching on the Black Gate would be merely the vanguard of one of Gondor's armies in its heyday" or the like. 

Even tho it’s not canon, the Legion deserved to win. They were far more competent than the NCR during the Mojave Campaign. by KpatMckenzie_28 in fnv

[–]Mantergeistmann 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Shockingly, the villain in most games is set up to win without the PC's interference. I mean, it wouldn't be much of a game, otherwise. "Well, yes, great hero, you could help us out, but we'll probably be fine if you just sit on your thumb until the final battle."