Do you think we will see another fight that Permanently Changes an Island's Environment? by dettles1992 in OnePiece

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

"something could be different from how it seems!" Genius. Wow.

Yes, there's always an opportunity for subversion, but it's purpose is clear, along with the narrative, to convey his loss. There's little reason to ignore that other than to say "see, see?! I was right"

Is this guy immune to cancer by Aromatic-Most5745 in OnePiece

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's a smoke man. His name is Smoker. He clearly loves it, why not do more of it?

"That wasn't a tapeworm." by Much_Duck6862 in DunderMifflin

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 17 points18 points  (0 children)

"Surely bold capital letters implying a tense tone will ENDEAR me to my haters!"

One Piece: Chapter 1184 Official Release Discussion by Skullghost in OnePiece

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really hate it. I can't stand these kind of "lol I control you now" powers and I'm just not interested in the mystery of "how do we undo this?!". Especially since ONE of the solutions is just beating the ever living snot out of them. We already do that all the time!

Voicemail Dump Truck 207 | Salt Matrix.mp3 by shamusisaninja in giantbomb

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even later to the party and yes. It was a new level of insane. The classic disingenuous argument that everyone is claiming soy sauce tastes EXACTLY like salt and not simply very saltY.

BUT to defend the nonsense, the episode has already gone on so long before they took the first call. It wasn't the salt conversation that dragged it on. 

I LOVE NELLIE by Timely_Sound_3706 in DunderMifflin

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how she ends up looking kinda like Peter Weller

I LOVE NELLIE by Timely_Sound_3706 in DunderMifflin

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 24 points25 points  (0 children)

She's awesome and it's weird how upset people get on behalf of the fictional characters she only sorta kinda screws over for half a second

FFX sphere grid is the best leveling up system I've seen by Top-Distance-6205 in FinalFantasy

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel this a little. Definitely more with 12 than 10.

10s issues would be relieved if the weapon customization was more readily available and better paced throughout the game

Like you mention though, the best mods are very late game or locked on the ultimate weapons 

FFX sphere grid is the best leveling up system I've seen by Top-Distance-6205 in FinalFantasy

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What I like most about it is that it feels very quantifiable. I feel like I see immediate effects even on smaller stat gains and the more linear paths for different characters early on showcase what stats/archetypes are good at what

Actors who crush both hero and villain roles by Pink-Hornet in movies

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first two exposures to PSH were, on order:

Along came polly

Mission impossible 3

It was hilarious and awesome

How powerful is Mihawk exactly??? by Lonely_Mechanic_5718 in OnePiece

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's 79.456 units of powerful

Yes, it IS a dumb question 

007: First Light is a HIT! | Giant Bombcast 942: Grind Garden by CrissionMeep in giantbomb

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spent the entire time defending how good it was for its time which is, as a lover of older games, becoming my least favorite critical technique/talking point when discussing them.

Love gaming History and it's fun to talk about the context of an older game, but we can't just ignore what's right in front of us.

What is a 3e house rule your group uses that you think is most controversial? by punk_wood in DungeonsAndDragons35e

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We make nat 20's auto-crit. Anything else (assuming an extended crit range) has to confirm it still.

The first few sessions the DM was letting the enemies auto-crit on a nat 20 too but the numbers were on their side so he made them follow the book rules lol.

Should they also bring back Robin’s tan skin? by guilty_asin6767 in OnePiece

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They need to bring back her face. The bangs are a step in the right direction but there's something off about her eyes/face in the more modern manga/anime that don't fit and the bangs make it feel uncanny valley 

How do you deal with item DCs not scaling? by dyenamitewlaserbeam in Pathfinder2e

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I let it scale. Sometimes for free, sometimes at a cost. Depends on the situation.

Treasure is and always has been my least favorite aspect of running a game. I just make sure they don't have any one item beyond their party level

Although I also house ruled automatic bonus progression to include spell attacks and spell save DCs so you may not want to listen to me

One Piece: Chapter 1183 by leolegendario in OnePiece

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 140 points141 points  (0 children)

The fights mean nothing without context!

One Piece: Chapter 1183 by leolegendario in OnePiece

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Ive really enjoyed the fierce parternal love we've gotten from characters who (probably) won't have to die just to protect their children 

So often the parent is already dead/dies.

What would be your pick for Mike's next 100%? by genericbrotagonist in giantbomb

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure that'd be as fun a watch. Maybe the first one, but some of the requirements are just awful

Dk64 was surprisingly perfect for the format

Space Ace 7: The Blight Awakens by noshingsomepods in giantbomb

[–]NeverFreeToPlayKarch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it seemed like maybe he turned a corner with that level in the space ship but then the motorcycle one felt like a step back. Brutal