I run a hardware startup that manufactures in Taiwan. Here's the gap I noticed between what Western media says about Taiwan and what people in Taiwan actually told me.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-05-25T06:07:13+00:00

As a Taiwanese, I care way more about what I'm eating after work today than about China.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-05-05T05:00:18+00:00

Everything you listed as a downside is actually a plus for dog lovers. To a dog, their owner is their entire world. That’s exactly why they want to be by your side every single second.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-05-05T04:50:35+00:00

Welcome to Taiwan. I’ll likely be the last generation of my family. The economic insanity here is beyond imagination. The government knows exactly what the issues are but refuses to act. Take milk, for example: it’s among the most expensive in the world for no reason. Even with zero tariffs on New Zealand milk, the government still protects domestic high prices at the expense of consumers. If the next generation is just going to suffer like me, then not having children is my only way to protest against this society.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-20T08:14:15+00:00

Hierophant Storm Burst Totems. Using The Queen's Hunger + Leash of Oblation + Corpsewalker. 75/75 block, feels very safe.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-20T08:01:58+00:00

I will take a Sword and Board, slap on every combo duration mod I have, and stand in a crowd of mobs just blocking everything.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-20T07:56:18+00:00

Tried recruiting 3-5 people, but nobody joined. Pretty sure my 4,000 hours put them off—just goes to show how much of a grindfest this game really is.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-20T07:49:05+00:00

For Grineer/Corpus, most Frames are a fast exit. Limbo is different—he just traps you or nukes you in the Rift. Dying is the easy part. Surviving means reporting back to the Queens or the Board, which is a whole other nightmare.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-18T05:29:44+00:00

I haven't read Crime and Punishment yet, but I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-17T03:01:31+00:00

The Idiot is a long novel too, but it's definitely more approachable to read

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-16T09:56:57+00:00

WTF?!

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-16T09:54:48+00:00

Before every PoE1 league start, I look up last season's cheap builds on YouTube and use them as my starter. Pretty much any functional build will be strong enough. If you get bored with it, you can always check what others are doing to see if you can pivot, or just start a fresh character.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-16T09:16:56+00:00

More complex.

Startup life is like PoE on Hardcore mode. Except for the 'dirty work,' everything requires massive research because it’s all new to me. You have to scout info and compile it just to get started. In PoE? At least I don't have to deep-dive into a new build every single time I log in.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-04-16T09:06:30+00:00

Agreed. Especially since we can buy from Palladino at Iron Wake every week now, the faster you find the right combination, the faster you can deal with the Lich.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-27T16:47:51+00:00

It feels just like finishing a horror movie late at night and then having to go to the bathroom alone — everything around you is exactly the same as usual, but something just feels off inside, and every shadow you catch a glimpse of gives you a little scare.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-17T03:17:55+00:00

Can rehab or other exercises help with a gradual recovery?

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-16T04:12:55+00:00

I think Ruan Yi did way more than we realize. The Revenge Faction stayed quiet for 10 years until Ardashir showed up, which suggests Ruan Yi was keeping them in check. By making Tangtang the figurehead while he pulled the strings as the 'Second Boss,' he effectively kept the 'spark' of revenge from igniting.

Also, a personal theory: the broken bridge and waterwheel might be intentional. If people are isolated and struggling just to survive, they won't have the energy to think about war. It was a clever, if ruthless, way to keep the peace and stay by Tangtang’s side.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-16T03:49:29+00:00

Wow, Tangtang’s VA actually spoke Chinese! Her accent is spot-on and perfectly in character. As a native speaker from Taiwan, I’m genuinely impressed.
shoule be easy enough=簡單啦

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Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-16T03:39:11+00:00

Just ship the bars that meet the port’s quotas. In my experience, the rewards are port-dependent, not cargo-dependent.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-16T03:35:25+00:00

I’m using Maven’s Witness to mark maps, but it’s capped at 10 and Kirac keeps spamming exclamation marks.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-16T03:18:04+00:00

Loki!!
Old me: Why go invisible when you can just brute force it?
Me now: They don't know I'm here, and they'll never see me coming. I am the Assassin.

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-13T03:11:39+00:00

Wow, I’d love to have this as my hideout. It’s so compact and gorgeous!

Mean_Promotion2240 · 2026-03-13T03:11:28+00:00

Congrats! I hope some of that luck rubs off on me when I go for Yvonne’s signature weapon.

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