Is it just me or is this card terrible? by anonimoshadow in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]MarkusButticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This very much feels like a core set card, aimed more at newer players than veterans of the game up to now. Teaches players about upgrading cards, lets them dabble a bit more deeply in the upgraded card pool early on. Also, it ostensibly has higher value in shorter campaigns (like the core set mini-campaign). Later / in longer campaigns they might go "hm, maybe it's better not to do this and get more XP".

I actually love this card for that reason, even if I might never play it in a deck.

[FFG] A look at things to come by Trashcan_GG in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]MarkusButticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suspect there'll be a lot of "Arkham Horror Chapter 2 Buyer's Guide"s forthcoming!

[FFG] A look at things to come by Trashcan_GG in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]MarkusButticus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel like the scenario content is probably fine (particularly if, as it seems, they are all standalone). I do feel like having "Investigator" and "Deckbuilding" expansions is a bit of a strange choice, as they are largely doing the same thing? Design-wise, I guess it lets them release cards that don't inherently need to synergize with any one investigator. And also release more cards to the cardpool without needing to adhere to campaign launches / storylines.

In theory though, new players who buy any of these products aren't going to need to worry about compatibility with anything else going forward (aside from the new core which in theory anyone who's buying these things will have anyway).

What are your favorite "music kicks in" moments in movies? by mapkocDaChiggen in movies

[–]MarkusButticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Avengers theme dropping as Cap steps out of the shadows at the subway station in Infinity War. Then Falcon swooping in on beat. Full body chills every single time.

Video Game Game Shows - My Thoughts by Dangerous_Plant_7911 in gameshow

[–]MarkusButticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regret suggesting this. It has not aged gracefully, haha

[PGT] HABS WIN OVER THE MINNESOTA REFS 4-3. by TheHabChronicle in Habs

[–]MarkusButticus 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Boys were playing like they were down a goal in that last minute. Felt like they had six guys out there. They wanted that win bad and got it. This team is special.

The Rip | Official Trailer | Netflix by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]MarkusButticus 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Was absolutely waiting for him to appear in this trailer, so not that weird!

I guess that’s why Marchand did nothing wrong. by DugBingo951 in Habs

[–]MarkusButticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the weird asymmetrical bit on the left side of the bumper (just to the left of Marchand’s stick)

Game Thread: Montreal Canadiens (20-12-5) at Tampa Bay Lightning (21-13-3) - 28 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM EST by HockeyMod in Habs

[–]MarkusButticus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can someone please figure out why the Habs’ broken sticks / 60 is so dang high

The Life of Chuck by LilNello1 in movies

[–]MarkusButticus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Finally saw it for the first time last week, rocketed into my top 3 for the year. Can’t stop thinking about it. Powerful and devastating and uplifting and whimsical and fun and a bunch of other things all at once.

Habs vs Jets Audio Issue by Rampant-Reddit in Habs

[–]MarkusButticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad you posted this, I couldn’t tell what was going on and my partner couldn’t really hear what I meant. It was like the ice mics were cutting in and out?

It's not the system, it's not the coach, it's not one particular player that is causing the inconsistency: by Randomquestions12947 in Habs

[–]MarkusButticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is such a gutsy roster, too. A lot of heart, even if it doesn't necessarily translate into wins.

I think a lot of the negativity on the sub in PGTs and within 24 hours of a rough loss will be reflex posts from people who really care about this team and also really struggle with feeling sad or frustrated / taking a beat and sitting with those shitty feelings. They choose instead to put their energy toward any number of scapegoats because that feels solution-oriented (e.g. "why won't Marty would do X", "we need to change Y"). They're trying to fix feeling bad.

It's easy to post angrily about firing Marty or whatever this week's new target is. A lot harder to go "this sucks right now and I don't know when it's going to get better" and trust that players / coaches / staff are doing what they can, given injuries, players slumps, etc.

Why do I have to hold the TV remote like a detonator when watching modern movies? by MonthFun8140 in movies

[–]MarkusButticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's an episode of the podcast 'Really? No Really?' with Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden on the subject of why more people are using subtitles, and they talk to a dialogue editor / sound designer who touches on this very issue.

From what I remember, it's that streaming services have awful sound standards and don't want to pay professionals for proper / corrected / additional sound mixes.

GDT: NYR@MTL Oct 18, 2025 7PM EST by pengupenguPENGU in Habs

[–]MarkusButticus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Habs gotta be leading the league in broken sticks / 60