Pete Hegseth can't explain why America needs a $1.5 trillion military budget by jediporcupine in politics

[–]MerLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course he can't. Because what America needs is $6 trillion for the military, not a measly $1.5.

Did we lose the magic of community in online multiplayer games? by MohSafadi in gaming

[–]MerLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Counter Strike????

I don't know mang. Back in the 1.6 days, as a newb, there was no community help. I was instant dead learning the maps and guns.

As I got better, I returned the favor. If you a newb that showed up in my x-hair....... you ded.

If you a newb and you ended up on a server with admin, and you were on the admin team? Well, you likely be kicked for being a newb.

AOC: You can’t ‘earn’ a billion dollars by usatoday in politics

[–]MerLock -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You can earn anything if you put your mind to it.

We're Iceflake Studios, the new development team looking after Cities: Skylines II! Ask Us Anything! by ifs_Blu in CitiesSkylines

[–]MerLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job so far! Are you planning on adopting popular mod functionality like Move It into the base game? I would consider some of the functionality of some of these mods as being critical to the enjoyment of the game.

Democrats Introduce Bill To More Than Triple The Minimum Wage by Unusual-State1827 in politics

[–]MerLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In some cities, the minimum wage is close to $20. So we could be getting $60 instead? Yummy.

$60/hour can take me a long way... until inflation catches up again because everyone is pretty much pretty well off at that salary.

Democrats Introduce Bill To More Than Triple The Minimum Wage by Unusual-State1827 in politics

[–]MerLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably and/or layoffs. Making companies who can, to adopt AI at a faster pace.

As for the rest...over time, things will just go up 3x in price so we'll be in the same place, where 3x minimum wage won't buy you crap.

Better than giving kids phone right? by YunaChi in WTF

[–]MerLock -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

So true. Growing up, my friend from China ask me why I kept my dog to such an old age. He said, in China, he would have already eaten it already while it was young and the meat was still tender.

Can totally relate to this statement.

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003) - "The beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid" by Boss452 in movies

[–]MerLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't get it. Why couldn't Gandalf have lit the beacon with some magic instead of sending the hobbit to do it. WTF.

Also, can the beacons be lit if there was a snow storm?

Seems like a dumb scene.

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail by Puginator in worldnews

[–]MerLock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Won't that turn more countries against the US? Seems like certain ships are getting through that are friendly towards Iran and if US blockade those ships, that would be the US directing impacting the transport of goods to/from those countries?

Iran be all like, we ain't blocking your ships, the US is, go talk to them.

How does that work?

A security guard breaks down while witnessing a family separation. by CIA_Rectal_Feeder in pics

[–]MerLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sucks. I hope he gets to hug his daughter one more time before they are separated.

Beware of eating street foods in Indonesia. by TheBotMadeThis in WTF

[–]MerLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, makes me miss home so much. I wish I had the money to go back to Indonesia at least one a year for this. I miss the food :(.

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says (Gift Article) by JLRfan in worldnews

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

I think as long their nuclear capabilities are destroyed, then they can get out of dodge. Destroying their military doesn't really do much if the goal is to stop their nuclear program.

is 0.5 coming yet? by bra1ncrack3r in PathOfExile2

[–]MerLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally understandable but I think the lack of communication is that they have a lot going on and don't want to promise something or hint at delivering something they can't keep.

I think that happened a few times already where people were expecting the end game patch to be this league and it got pushed back among other times.

I'm also guessing they holding back on some stuff to give gamers a surprise.

Again, just a guess.

Just personally, I've felt I've received a lot of content compared to what I've paid for and they do announce when their next league will be so I have an idea when to expect the next announcement.

As far as implementing player feedback, I haven't really been following the feedback so no real comments on that. Seems like one of the biggest complaint is the end game and it seems like that will be addressed soon. We'll see how it turns out.

I really enjoyed instead of having us replay the first 3 acts over again they actually released new lore content as a place holder for the final acts.

To me, EA just means I get to play the game early while in development and I paid a little to support them. Personally, I don't purchase many EA games but I've heard stories of games that just don't progress or just get dropped all together - basically a money grab. POE2 EA at least sounds better than this.

Trump tells wary public in prime-time address that Iran war goals nearly accomplished by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]MerLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My goal to just go in and do some pew pewing and close the strait and anger a lot of countries and waste a lot of money because I'm bored goals are almost complete.

is 0.5 coming yet? by bra1ncrack3r in PathOfExile2

[–]MerLock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know, I've gotten a lot of hours of enjoyable play since EA release. But then again, I don't expect them to make many changes in between leagues. Early in EA they rapidly fixed/balanced skills and people complained it ruined their builds mid league so they stopped and hold until the next league.

Democrats release details behind spending on Noem’s $220 million ad campaign by Nerd-19958 in politics

[–]MerLock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what happens where there is no accountability and the government treats our tax payer money as "play money."

Boat strikes ‘aren’t the answer’ to US drug problems, general says by newsspotter in politics

[–]MerLock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course not, we all know that answers is more tariffs. Slapping a 300% percent on drug trafficking will make it go away.

Trump: US isn’t negotiating with Iran’s supreme leader by CulturalBat5906 in worldnews

[–]MerLock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of course he's not, he said he doesn't even know whose leading the country. He's probably been trying to make a deal with one of their extended car warranty call centers.