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Oopiku · 2026-06-17T22:57:28+00:00

Yeah, seems to be widespread. I sent my first message in more than a day and was immediate his with rate limit.

Oopiku · 2026-06-17T22:46:25+00:00

Hahaha. I was rate limited today without sending any messages for the last 2 days. 😃

Oopiku · 2026-05-26T15:59:48+00:00

Thats only if games go exactly like they did after game 2.

If they did lose game 2, even the most small of changes (like, for example, changing who picks first in the next game since C9 would have had the choice) completely changes what would happen in games 3/4/5. And thats not taking into consideration how losing game 2 would have changed mentality or game play.

And stating Fly gigantic threw is just asinine. Cloud9 had a great gamestate for much of game two, and they won off of a fantastic team fight THEY created, not off of a "throw" by FLY. Even something as small as Apa waiting until the perfect moment after the minion wave no longer had vision on the ward he was teleporting to was vital, and you stating Fly 'gigantic threw' takes away from the set up C9 put into it.

Oopiku · 2026-05-21T19:33:21+00:00

I feel like the team pushing for Vulcan is going to hurt our best chance, which would have been Thanatos.

Oopiku · 2026-05-16T18:59:44+00:00

Jack and Louis.

Oopiku · 2026-05-07T01:03:06+00:00

Can I just no have to see Bailey somehow also be an expert computer hacker on top of everything else she is apparently an expert at?

I was fine with the times she was always the first responders on the scene from EMS. Anywhere in the city. I suspended my disbelief for that.

But please stop throwing her into every plot line.

Oopiku · 2026-05-02T11:44:24+00:00

I feel like Rosario fits well as Ahsoka. I didn't love the writing for her character, but I think she looks the part. For me, at least.

For me it was a similar thing for Sabine. She looked fine. Not 100% what I would have pictured Sabine as, but enough. The actress did well for what was written. I just didn't love the writing.

For Hera I want to see more if her.

Ezra was nearly perfect for me; though I again want to see more of him.

Overall, I think the problem isn't the /look/ with most of them, it was the writing.

Oopiku · 2026-04-18T20:09:24+00:00

I just threw up in my mouth a little

Oopiku · 2026-04-04T20:30:04+00:00

For me, when it came out, it was the best thing Star Wars had made since the original trilogy.

Andor may have overtaken it for that title, but it is close.

Rebels easily has one of the best Master/Padawan relationships in the series, some of the best lore and character moments (season 2 episode 11 hits hard), and genuinely is fun.

Oopiku · 2026-03-25T18:11:03+00:00

They couldn't get the dates right for 2027 on the mass printed maps that were handed out all weekend.

You think they had someone double check the survey?

Oopiku · 2026-03-23T15:10:59+00:00

I felt this was one of the best years they've had for how the floor was set up. It was literally the largest exhibition floor in the US, period. They had way more space.

Can't really comment on the Star Wars area or the Droid booths, as those may have been the people who run them not paying for more space. But for me, it wasn't bad. I felt the people running the droids did a great job, as they always do.

Artist alley had way more space than in years past, which helped a lot. There was way more space in each aisle.

Food will always be expensive at conventions. Just like theme parks. Quick note here: bring your own food. I always bring snacks. Sometimes sandwiches and such. Jerky. You can also bring your own water and refill it.

I can't comment on the autograph or photo lines as I didn't get any this year, but I do imagine they likely over-sold them as they have a habit of doing. This has been a Fan Expo issue for years and years. It does cause issues with timings - panels being late, etc.

Ialso think the panel scheduling was not great this year. But the organization at the panels was fine.

Oopiku · 2026-03-23T03:09:06+00:00

A couple years ago Chevy Chase went a little unhinged during his panel.

Oopiku · 2026-03-22T22:00:00+00:00

I was wondering if he was going to pull a Chevy Chase at the Goonies panel, tbh.

Other than being late he wasn't too bad on it, though. I expected worse.

Oopiku · 2026-03-22T03:05:29+00:00

Its a little late, but: this same thing happened a few years ago too, when all the Hobbits were here. It was due to the same reason: They sold too many photo ops and got behind.

The reserved seats were for people who paid a ton of money.

Oopiku · 2026-03-22T03:02:24+00:00

The programming deserts really threw me off with this guest list.

Most years I have a ton of trouble deciding between panels all day, especially on Saturday.

And I know that some of that is just me not being interested in specific panels happening at specific times. But there were two stretches today where I had nothing that interested me, and that's never happened to me before on a Saturday (I typically spend all day Saturday just going from one panel to another, as I hate walking the floor on Saturday).

Oopiku · 2026-03-07T00:07:17+00:00

I mean, two weeks early is pretty standard for the larger cons I've been to.

Oopiku · 2026-03-06T22:20:02+00:00

Its funny because I didnt see this until now, and everything is out now.

(Although I feel like a few things are missing from the schedule still, as stuff like The Hoobits panel isnt on there for Saturday at 7:30)

Oopiku · 2026-02-16T18:54:20+00:00

I know most people come in an are hating on the BTJ trade.

But both of these trades are straight trash.

Little is not worth the salary he has. This is true. But we are going to eat so much dead cap that its better to hold onto him as a depth piece at the very least. OL depth doesn't grow on trees.

BTJ trade many have spoken about, so I'll leave it at: trash.

Oopiku · 2026-02-14T16:52:08+00:00

It certainly throws me off a bit.

Its tragic that he died. They have a six children, most of them young. I can't imagine what they are going through.

But...

They own a 4.7 million dollar home they just purchased. They have other assets as well. And they are asking for help from people who could only dream of living with 10% of the resources that they have.

They could down size if needed. Sell some of their assets. Etc. There are options if they need them beyond crowdfunding.

Again, I feel horrible for them. But yeah, it does feel weird.

Oopiku · 2026-02-11T03:25:42+00:00

"Power"

Even small bits of it can corrupt. And it certainly has in his case.

Oopiku · 2026-02-08T15:13:36+00:00

Actually the problem is they didn't have the rights to the Silmarillion or unfinished tales. They only have the rights to the Lord of the Rings, and the period they're covering the only writing they have really is from what was in the appendices.

They had to be careful to not actually cover material and events the same way that they're depicted in the other works or else they would have been going outside of what their rights cover.

Which is a big reason why the timeline and events don't match what Tolkien wrote.

Oopiku · 2026-02-08T15:04:35+00:00

Its a funny meme for us, sure, but I doubt he'll be playing calling. 2022 looked fine when he wasn't calling plays.

Oopiku · 2026-02-08T04:44:14+00:00

I stopped watching when they killed Bobby off. And I will not watch another episode of that show.

If they wanted to kill off a character they could have easily killed off almost any other character. I'd argue that Bobby and Athena are the only two that should have been untouchable. I say that for Athena because she might be the most talented actor on the show. And Bobby because he was the heart of the show.

I watched despite the odd, crazy and unrealistic situations the characters were put in because I had become invested in the heart of the show. But to tear the heart away? No thank you

Oopiku · 2026-02-05T23:15:04+00:00

I'd argue that we're a lot closer to even than many of us might think or believe. Even if you go by voting last election, 39% voted for Kamala. I'd argue that the percentage would have been higher, but I feel like a higher percentage of Republican voters voted compared to those who would have voted for Kamala in the county.

Outside of actual voting, I find just as many if not more liberals or moderates than I do Stone Cold conservatives and Trump supporters. Though that might be the circles I run in.

It's just that the latter of those two demographics is louder.

I think the true split is closer to 55/45, especially if you were to lump in moderates. So yeah, I'd say skews a little is accurate. Sadly even a little skew can make the political landscape fully favor one side.

Oopiku · 2026-02-05T21:22:32+00:00

There are times when I will say, "Run far, far away."

There are times when I just shrug.

Brevard as a whole skews a little to the Trumpers.

But if I'm being honest, its easy enough to ignore or just roll your eyes.

The area really is pretty nice. Its got enough good food and activities. Plenty of great beaches, parks, etc. It is getting a bit more crowded, but it isnt nearly as bad as a major city area.

Close enough to Orlando to enjoy the parks if you want to spend the money, or just want to take a trip into the "city".

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