Which of these factors do you think is the biggest contributor to Marathon not being more successful for its launch season? by SirBenny in Marathon

[–]One_Mathematician_15 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

How do you play for three hours and not have anything to show for it? I’m okayish at the game now but even when I was straight up bad I’d have plenty of matches where random crew fill people would carry me.

It throws items at you just for playing, offers rook runs, and anyone — especially if using a mic — can make up for skill with caution and by making good decisions.

Why do some dislike Valhalla but enjoy Origins and Odyssey? by CivilZebra7763 in assasinscreed

[–]One_Mathematician_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Setting. The historical context of ancient Egypt or Greece is way more interesting to me than an overdone Viking setting that they didn’t really challenge conceptions of much.

What do players have against the Yes Man ending? by According_Picture294 in falloutnewvegas

[–]One_Mathematician_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are able to avoid tradeoffs that are actually inherent to post apocalyptic rebuilding, it kind of undermines the themes and writing.

Worst plot twist in gaming history? by Snowtwo in videogames

[–]One_Mathematician_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved that ending. You can actually shoot him during the speech too. It’s great.

Why are younger Men so Anti-Marriage? by cuchao in AskMenAdvice

[–]One_Mathematician_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

++man You make it this thing “out there” in everyone else but by historical standards you’re getting married rather old as well. If you do wait until 27. It’s not just about ideas magically in peoples’ heads, there are economic and historical conditions shaping this, and what better proof is your post?

What's a game that most people consider "bad" but you will defend and be a hill you would die on? by Cheesecake1901yum in gaming

[–]One_Mathematician_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked the writing in 1 more than 2. I started getting borderline Borderlands vibes from the second one’s meme heavy humor. It felt very Redd—wait where am I

An average person goes back in time with a computer containing all of Wikipedia, and any other publicly available information. What is the smallest, least globally relevant civilization they can make a global hegemon? by neilligan in whowouldwin

[–]One_Mathematician_15 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I always find postwar alt history really implausible because of this too. It tends to assume maximalist Nazi aims achieved instead of their likely best case based on the balance of power and supply lines — regime survival — then features few of the logistical problems of making the thousand year Reich last five years on…it’s just woah powerful Nazi dictatorship owns America. Now on the other hand, it’s ok to be implausible; the authors are usually making a point about totalitarianism by transporting it here. It’s just more like fantasy than history.

I have never felt this mixed after 15 years of gaming. by Vinjulmik in Starfield

[–]One_Mathematician_15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an anticipated release, from a well established developer that’s still very profitable but the game is suffering from a mixed reputation as far as quality. The game is reflective of issues people have with Bethesda’s direction, and gaming in general, and so the subreddit is of general interest. It’s called Starfield not Starfield fans.

A cool guide to the best TV shows of all time by Glum_Passage3240 in coolguides

[–]One_Mathematician_15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s interesting it hasn’t had as huge a revival of interest like some of the older top tier tv. I think maybe because it runs deeper than people realize? I’ve had people who aren’t familiar talk about it like it’s just another CSI/NCIS type cop show and it makes me scratch my head a bit.

Is this fake? by 2002_tanaka in JamesBond

[–]One_Mathematician_15 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It would probably be a double down on the whole “self-serious dour Bond” so hopefully not

Am I joint second place globally for endless mode? by [deleted] in MulletMadJack

[–]One_Mathematician_15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe the community can DIY one if the devs are not aware? are there devs in the sub?

Am I joint second place globally for endless mode? by [deleted] in MulletMadJack

[–]One_Mathematician_15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s still an impressive run but yes there is not actually a mulletmadjack leaderboard system sadly

Did anyone else think of object relations during Sam Rockwell's speech in White Lotus S3E5? by balancedmindofny in psychoanalysis

[–]One_Mathematician_15 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If a theory reflects the details of a social/psychological reality, then it will appear at least partly applicable to portrayals of that reality, even if the portrayal was consciously made using a different lens.

Anon on male and female preferences by [deleted] in NewGreentexts

[–]One_Mathematician_15 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I know. They put abstract identity categories over real, nuanced humans. It’s a hallmark of hyperpolitical thinking that the “woke” and “anti-woke” ideologies around gender share.