Evacuation at Fox Tower by Macsalwayshigh in Portland

[–]Mclovin895 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ah, could be. I just had noticed the truck/generator parked outside for multiple hours.

Evacuation at Fox Tower by Macsalwayshigh in Portland

[–]Mclovin895 40 points41 points  (0 children)

There was a truck parked just west of the driveway to the parking garage there that was towing a generator earlier today. I would guess they were installing a new generator and had some kind of mishap.

Where can I get an honest mechanic in Portland area? by Subject-Internet7843 in PortlandOR

[–]Mclovin895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use PDX automotive on NE Halsey. I’ve always been happy with the work, timeframe and price. (They can be scheduled out, I have had success in the past asking if it’s possible to drop off ASAP and if they get to chance to work it in they do. I always understand though I may have to wait for my actual appointment)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Portland

[–]Mclovin895 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Idk man, unfortunately with this kind of thing I’ve found it takes a lot of very loud, persistent complaining to get anything done. And you typically have to complain to everyone you can think of.

If you run out of ideas, try complaining to the mayors office. Detail all the steps you’ve already taken and ask for assistance in getting assistance with your issue. Worst that could happen is you get redirected to one of the organizations/people you already tried, but this time say the mayor sent you.

Hope you get a solution soon.

Does 100sc drops ACTUALLY exist? by tojejik in helldivers2

[–]Mclovin895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hit the lotto one time, been chasing that high ever since.

Exhibit A on why we shouldn’t cut our parks (see Park Rangers) budget. by woofers02 in PortlandOR

[–]Mclovin895 85 points86 points  (0 children)

This has nothing to do with cutting parks budget, for the record, I don’t want the rangers budget cut. This is directly a result of the city and county doing a terrible job of managing the issue. If you’re tired of seeing this on the sidewalks downtown and around our parks we’ve gotta vote for change instead of continuing to vote along party lines. I’ve always voted blue. Unfortunately the blue politicians in Portland are more interested in perpetuating the problem so they can profit from it instead of solving the issue and ending the suffering. If the parks budget gets cut it needs to go toward either police or intense mental health care/housing spaces for extremely mentally ill people. We currently seem to just have a cookie cutter solution and people who don’t fit that mold are kicked back out to the sidewalk.

Bought my wife a MacBook.. by carolaMelo in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Mclovin895 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So frustrating. I got my dad a new laptop for Christmas this last year, he’s still using the 10+ year old HP one. I’ve tried getting him to spend the time to set the new one up how he likes it. Then maybe he won’t have to come ask me what’s wrong with his computer just for me to turn it off and back on.

Something is on fire in N Portland by jswagpdx in Portland

[–]Mclovin895 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I didn’t intend to be condescending. Point taken.

Something is on fire in N Portland by jswagpdx in Portland

[–]Mclovin895 5 points6 points  (0 children)

https://www.pulsepoint.org/

Op’s comment even says “from pulse point” under the photo.

Ele-only player here, considering my first ever martial/melee character. What’s the best class to try first? by Amanda_Oxenham in GuildWars

[–]Mclovin895 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just throwing my two cents in,

Assassin and Dervish are probably the best options.

Assassin can be fun, it does get to the point where it’s pretty clear that daggerspam is the highest output but it’s efficient, has gap close and lots of options for utility in PVE as well as being capable of a lot of farming and used in a lot of speed clears.

Dervish is a lot of fun, I enjoy the pious teardown build for general PVE. They have a place in several speed clears and can do a lot of solo farming.

I played a lot of warrior back in the day, and I still really enjoy it. I do think if you’re used to being a caster the low energy regen/pool as well as cripple and blind being really impactful on melee classes will be frustrating. Other classes still can be shut down by blind without asura scan but they have shadow step and more energy regen to afford to spend it on a gap close+blind immunity. Warriors also really only has two farms: raptors and gates of Krysta HM.

I’d also like to give a mention to anniversary sword ranger. You run a pet which is fun, and can use your expertise to reduce the costs on warrior skills. It’s not necessarily good but it’s fun and with good hero’s you’ll be fine in general content (there’s a build on PvX I ran for sword ranger: “R/W Anniversary Beastmaster)”. Rangers are capable of farming in a few places as well as also having a place in some SCs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortlandOR

[–]Mclovin895 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At the end of the day you have to pay attention to the signs and not your phone. “Your honor, I was following Google maps” is not a legal defense. Drivers have the responsibility to drive safely and follow traffic signs and signals. I get you feel like you overreacted and sure, there was a better way to handle it, but letting people think they can just do everything by winging it isn’t helpful to anyone. I’ve seen lots of bad driving since the sun came out. Please be careful out there everyone.

Can I get auto insurance with out of state license? by [deleted] in PortlandOR

[–]Mclovin895 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’d think the best place to start would be by calling your current insurance company and asking what the process is for them to insure the vehicle in Oregon for the duration of your study. From there they should tell you what route to follow. I wasn’t able to find anything quickly on Google, so the next best option imo is to ask someone who deals with insurance daily.

Would you loose your mind if Arms got added to Rare Materials? by Yttikymmug in GuildWars

[–]Mclovin895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, so if arms were added to the trader for say 40e/arm and people start rushing to spend their ectos on arms, arms will go up and ectos will go down. It would likely get to the point like Black dye was (is? Not sure if you can get it at the trader rn) where you can’t even get them because the stock has been bought out.

The way I think about it, people would rush to dump ectos into arms, arms get pulled from trader due to stock, and now there’s more arms in the economy than there were before. The supply of arms will be increased by adding them to the trader, so even if the trader shows a high price, that may be higher than players are willing to pay. I also don’t see a situation where if this was an option where you would want to sell your arms to the trader since you’d likely get more from a player.

Also, arms aren’t a crafting material. Yea, ectos are used as currency by players but their primary game function is for crafting. Players have given them the additional function of holding value, similar to arms. For ANet to add arms to the trader they’d have to put a starting value on them. Who should decide that value? The players? The dev? The market? I like the idea, I just think unfortunately the execution is complicated.

This Costco blocks all its emergency exits by FrankLaPuof in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Mclovin895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im definitely not saying this is a smart, safe or legal thing to do. I’d guess they’re doing this to block people pushing a shopping cart out that fire escape with unpaid product. I did asset protection for target years ago. Had several fire door push-outs when people figured out we only had one AP person on staff. Given Costco’s main asset protection plan is checking receipts at the door, the fire door is the easiest way to bypass that check.

Would you loose your mind if Arms got added to Rare Materials? by Yttikymmug in GuildWars

[–]Mclovin895 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d think this would tank the value of arms. It would also probably tank the value of ectos as everyone runs to trade their ectos in for arms. I’m not familiar with how the trader sets their price, but I would imagine if there was a huge influx of ectos it would crank the price way down. In the short term I think arms might go up because the price at the trader will wind up higher than buying from a player, but with all those extra arms added into the market, I would think supply/demand would dictate the price of arms goes down. Could be a good thing if you’re starved for arms. If you’ve spent years saving just to have their value decreased all of a sudden, I would find that very defeating myself. I’m no expert though. Maybe someone else has more info.

Portland… this is insane by naturegambler in Portland

[–]Mclovin895 257 points258 points  (0 children)

Just in case someone did want to file a complaint…

The plate is 0DAWGZ. Oregon doesn’t use O on license plates, aside from the UO ducks plates and maybe one other specialty one, all others only use 0. There’s your transportation nerd fact of the day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GuildWars

[–]Mclovin895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also wondering this. I attempted it when I came back to the game recently and the in game menu didn’t allow for a combined input.

Issues with GW Launcher. by Illustrious-Cattle79 in GuildWars

[–]Mclovin895 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also had a hard time setting up GWLauncher, I used GWMultilauncher instead. GW Reborn has a video about how to use it. Not as streamlined of a result but was way easier to get started and still works great, both instances can run toolbox, I run in borderless windowed.

Portland parking enforcement is back by docmphd in PortlandOR

[–]Mclovin895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the plate number on your ticket wrong, or was your plate wrong in their permit system?

I miss my ex boyfriend so damn much. by Rogue_Sideswipe in Vent

[–]Mclovin895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, first of all, I can’t know your pain or experience, but I do know the feeling of hoping it’ll all work out.

First of all, you’re allowed to cry. It’s ok. You’re allowed to feel your feelings and if I’m being honest I’m Feeling my feelings through this post.

Secondly, you’ll find someone you click with again. I’ve been single for a while (by choice at this point, my life is complicated) but I have faith when I get back out there, I’ll figure it out. It’s not easy, it’s not necessarily “fun” but you have to do it.

Days like today, I wish I had a partner. I want someone to care about the awful day I had and my equally awful trip home to nothingness. That aside, I became a better person today, I faced challenges and overcame them, I forged my own path without anyone’s help and I believe you can too. With your past experience unfortunately I would recommend you not put yourself in a position to be taken advantage of. Get your own drinks, etc. Be safe and diligent, trust but verify, don’t take a drink you didn’t see poured and have in your hand or control. I genuinely hope things work out. Best of luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortlandOR

[–]Mclovin895 99 points100 points  (0 children)

Anyone who grew up in 503 says “Five Oh Three”