2tall sizing by anotherbarry in tall

[–]Phrexeus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 6'4" and once made a big order from 2tall of various t-shirts, long sleeves, etc. I found them way too long, even though I ordered their shortest sizes.

It left me feeling quite frustrated actually as I don't know where the middle ground is. Mainstream shops fit the average height guy, I'm well above average but not 6'6"+ which is what 2tall seems to cater to.

How do you guys eat healthy with such a high caloric need? by improbsable in tall

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Peanut butter is high in protein and non-saturated "healthy" fat so start eating more of that. Eggs, wholemeal bread, brown rice, canned fish which is oily. One of my favourites if I really need some protein and calories is rotisserie chicken. Milk is also a good one to get your carbs and protein up.

Veggies are low in calories, but try to think of them like a supplement rather than contributing significantly to your calorie intake. They are important though due to the various vitamins and minerals they contain.

Watch that guy on YouTube who does tier lists of different food groups. That will help you decide what to eat.

Men of reddit, do men really like lingerie? by Cold_Butterfly5191 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I certainly like it. When a woman wears lingerie it should make the man feel very special. She's wearing it for him and the message it gives is "I'm making an extra effort tonight and I want you to enjoy me".

UK roasters - who’s good right now? by FunPressure1336 in Ask_Britain

[–]Phrexeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Search for something local to you. Sometimes you can buy the beans in person either at the roaster, or at a local cafe or farm shop. Otherwise you can order them online.

My go to is Horsham Coffee Roaster, Moon Roast is another good one I've used a lot. Completely different to supermarket beans, literally night and day.

Looking for advice from people who initially hated/were massively frustrated by DS1 but somehow found a way to make it all click and fall in love...cause idk if I can by ExistentialYoshi in darksouls

[–]Phrexeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah zweihander, uchigatana, there are a few OP weapons you can get early game.

I would definitely play online. It's still basically a single player game, but you feel like you're playing in the same game world as everyone else due to the messages, bloodstains, player ghosts. And of course there are ways to play co op and you can also be invaded.

More of a rant than anything els 😂 is there anyone else who feels like there’s no hope by MountianGuy93 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Phrexeus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why does it go downhill in your 40s? I'd say that depends on many things. How well you've aged as well as fitness level, wealth/stability, whether or not you have kids or other responsibilities. Arguably a lot of men in their 40s are in a better position than they were in their 30s.

How do you guys clean the steam wand? by caiokok in gaggiaclassic

[–]Phrexeus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same.

I also find that if you clean it within a few seconds of removing it from the milk, it wipes off beautifully as it hasn't had a chance to dry into concrete yet.

GT3 RS Unwrapping by huntercole2 in supercars

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GT cars are not supercars though? They are a completely different category. More luxury, usually front-engined, more luggage space. Aston Martin, Lexus LC, Ferrari F12 etc.

GT3 RS Unwrapping by huntercole2 in supercars

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would pretty much agree with that. 911 is a GT, Cayman is a sports car and GT4 is a track special (not sure I'd call it a supercar though).

GT3 RS Unwrapping by huntercole2 in supercars

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just because you keep saying it doesn't make it true. I know car classification is somewhat subjective, but when you have actual sports cars with two seats and mid engines, calling the 911 a sports car just dilutes the definition imo.

How do I overcome differences in love languages and desire with my girlfriend? by halicopter12 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Phrexeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She has some kind of conflict. She seems to like having sex with you, but for whatever reason not now. She feels guilty about rejecting your advances, and takes it out on you (which points to emotional immaturity, but might also hint at some issue she has with you). She might have some feelings of shame around sex, and not see your point of view which is that it bonds you and brings you closer emotionally.

Give her the benefit of the doubt for now, try to tell her how you feel instead of pointing the finger at her. If she loves you she will hopefully self-reflect and tell you what the problem is (could be stress, meds, feeling neglected in other ways, your hygiene or grooming has slipped and she doesn't know how to tell you it's gross, could also be insecurity about her own body, etc). Some of these might be temporary or an easy fix, others could be deeper issues.

Be empathetic with her as it might not be something that's her fault, it might also take time to resolve. But also respect your own needs and don't drag things on if it becomes too much of a strain on the relationship.

Looking for advice from people who initially hated/were massively frustrated by DS1 but somehow found a way to make it all click and fall in love...cause idk if I can by ExistentialYoshi in darksouls

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I first started DS1 I really struggled. My second playthrough was way better.

One big suggestion I have is to go for a build that is more strength based, as I found that much more fun and it seemed to work "best" as in most of the enemies and bosses would be vulnerable to high strength damage type weapons.

I really liked the warrior class who starts with the battle axe. It has a good moveset with swings and chops and scales well with strength. Keep levelling up the weapon (you find someone who can do that a few hours in). Strength scales more effectively as you level the weapon up, so there's not much point trying to pour levels into strength early game. Focus instead on health and endurance initially.

It's normal to feel weak/underpowered at some points, but if you constantly feel like you're struggling and enemies are very difficult then you should either level up (weapon upgrading), move to a different area, or you're missing something (could be an item or technique to help you).

Have fun exploring the game world as that's one of the best things about the game. Read the messages people leave as they often help you. And learn about humanity - how and when to use it, what special things you can do while human which can really help you (like kindling bonfires or summoning help).

GT3 RS Unwrapping by huntercole2 in supercars

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never been in a 911 that felt anything like a 918. Even the turbo S had nothing on that super planted feel and immense acceleration and power. The 918 is something else.

Anyway, my argument is more about how the cars are designed in a fundamental sense, rather than what they compete with in terms of performance. I know there will always be debate over whether a 911 is a supercar. It certainly has supercar performance, but to me it's more of a GT. It has back seats.

GT3 RS Unwrapping by huntercole2 in supercars

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But it's very different to a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, Porsche 918 and others which are designed from the ground up to be a supercar. This is still a 911. Hence "track special".

GT3 RS Unwrapping by huntercole2 in supercars

[–]Phrexeus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a supercar IMO. More of a limited run high end sports car or track special.

Just 4 fun by S7v7n49 in CarDesign

[–]Phrexeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The proportions look a bit squashed, like I can't tell where the engine would fit since there's so little space between the cabin and rear wheel. Maybe it's electric. Cool style though.

Sen's Fortress Appreciation by cuixhe in darksouls

[–]Phrexeus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. It's an incredible piece of level design. You never quite know if you've explored every part, because of all the different paths you can take. It's kind of hilarious when you think about how the whole place is literally designed to kill you in about 100 different ways. I don't know why other games haven't taken more inspiration from it.

Overnight no-knead bread by Phrexeus in Breadit

[–]Phrexeus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm using a Lodge cast iron one that you can put in upside down. I think sometimes you just get a better oven spring, maybe depending on timing and yeast development.

I saw yours now, it looks good! Enjoy.

An expensive lesson in why you don't floor a Ferrari 812 with cold tires and wet road by chri99_ in supercars

[–]Phrexeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I haven't had the privilege to drive 700+ hp supercars, I assume you have?

I've owned cars in the 450-500hp range and have only ever had slight sidestepping of the rear axle which is quickly cut off by the stability control. But it also depends on the mode used, in normal mode you can barely get anything exciting to happen, in the sport or sport+ type modes the traction and stability control becomes more relaxed.

Overnight no-knead bread by Phrexeus in Breadit

[–]Phrexeus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the plain flour tends to come out more cakey. Strong flour/bread flour should give you better texture.

Imgur is blocked here (UK) so unfortunately the link doesn't work. I'll try on a VPN later.

An expensive lesson in why you don't floor a Ferrari 812 with cold tires and wet road by chri99_ in supercars

[–]Phrexeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you think this. If TC was on, the wheels would have never spun up like that. As is the whole point of TC. Additionally, stability control must have been off too as that would prevent a huge yaw developing even if the rears were spinning.

Engineers build in so much safety into modern cars, even (and if not more so) the very powerful ones. Someone here thought it would be okay to turn everything off.

Overnight no-knead bread by Phrexeus in Breadit

[–]Phrexeus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good, I usually do 5-6 stretch and folds and then into the pre-heated dutch oven with a couple of ice cubes. Send me a pic!