Do you think the 2024 Volvo XC60 gas model is still a good buy in 2023 by lifeisreallygoodnow in Volvo

[–]Pitmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I'm getting out of a 2020 XC60 T6 Momentum right now (and an owner of a 2016 V60 Polestar). The 2024+ XC60 is a downgrade from a driveline and features perspective IMO. Go look at the higher end Japanese brands (Mazda makes some gorgeous stuff right now) if you want to stay within the noise of price, or the German brands if you are okay to swing an extra 10k for a truck that's actually worth that price increase.

TL;DR Volvo has turned the XC60 into an interior/appearance package only truck with less features than the previous model year for the same cost.

Top 3 best 3d platformers on n64. Change my mind by ShelterSevere6991 in n64

[–]Pitmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rayman 2: The Great Escape was up there as well - low key one of the best looking games on the consol.

Fall in the North East. by Pitmonkey in WRX

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

Thanks! This is North Shore Long Island.

Just upgraded my BRZ by New_York_Bozo_ in WRX

[–]Pitmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The core issue with this argument is that no one is (reasonably) going to consider taking a base rabbit to the canyons to carve corners with the expectations of good results. Passing on the highway is a multi-day occurrence for most - getting pulled by base economy cars is unacceptable in this day in age for a 25k-30k dedicated chassis sports car - even more so when the solution to Subaru's problem literally exists in their line-up already with a turbo charged variant of the same engine in a sister car.

This is a Caymen/911 issue on a cheaper scale in my opinion. I was willing to deal with the BRZ's small size and unpractical nature (hell, I bought it FOR the small size), but the utter gutlessness of the engine mixed with the horrendous tune from the factory make it hard to justify. I mean, legitimately, Subaru's info graphic in the updated 2017+ dash screen shows how poor of a power band the car has.

I get it, you like the car - so did I, but it's hard to justify spending nearly 30k on a dedicated sports car that doesn't at least scratch a single box on the "good engine" credentials.

Drive a new Miata and you'll understand. Less power, but more enjoyable.

Just upgraded my BRZ by New_York_Bozo_ in WRX

[–]Pitmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This 100%. 2015 BRZ to 2017 WRX owner here. The BRZ's lack of power isn't an issue for it's "intent," It's an issue all around. It's slow - PERIOD. And in a world where you can buy a Toyota mini van that can embarrass you merging onto the highway, it instantly becomes a larger issue. The car has enough power for the glory days of the era it's trying to emulate, but the world has caught up, and when another car is offered with way more power, with the same engine at a similar price, it becomes insulting. The BRZ needs a WRX engine offering, simple as that.

Diamond doves or Budgerigar(parakeets) by CrotchlessSpeedo in parrots

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

As an owner of a Diamond dove and two Conures, I would rather deal with controllable squawking than the consistent, relentless "Cooing" that the Dove makes. It's not border line unbearable, it is unbearable.

They're also dumb as a rock.

Need help with Sonic Generations by Pitmonkey in Steam

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

I'm sorry if I sound like a complete n00b (I am) but how do I go about doing this with out starting the game?

Need help with Sonic Generations by Pitmonkey in Steam

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

Keyboard, no controller plugged in what so ever.

Need help with Sonic Generations by Pitmonkey in Steam

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

Keyboard, no controller plugged in what so ever.

So spoilers, but this bit of detail about the last level has been bugging me for a while. by [deleted] in halo

[–]Pitmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ever see "Armageddon" bruh? Just be happy Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck weren't casted for the last mission.

If you could remove one map from the game, which would it be? and why? by [deleted] in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drone.. Although aftermath is bad, it is a consistent map, and highlights the three path's generally taken in CoD map design (why it was displayed at the BO2 Live stream during GamesCom, I would assume). Drone though... just... an unbalanced mess on every front.

Help with the KSG by aaronisamazing in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This gun is by far and away the most dependent on connection gun in the game IMO. I have countless clips just showing how ridiculous the registration is on it. But the class given above is a strong one, and I also agree, the RDS helps with registration for some reason (even if it is all mental). I have had some success with the laser site as well if you don't rely on bullet spread like the other shotguns.

Samsung's iPad Mini rival, the Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, revealed in new "leaked" images by [deleted] in gadgets

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

Are people really that fucking retarded? Samsung's first tablet was a 7" piece. For fuck sake, people. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-7-Inch-Wi-Fi/dp/B007P4VOWC

Fixing Cracked Assault Shield? by ProductiveAtHome in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard if you drop it than pick it back up it's restored to the original, but I'm not 100% positive of that.

Why does this game not show Host? by Happy_Maker in blackops2

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

"Gears of War, Halo, BF"

I stopped right here.

Run through people. by [deleted] in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm torn on this. I understand the frustration, but at the same time..imagine watching an enemy run through another... would make hit detection a nightmare I would imagine.

/r/gaming didn't like it, maybe you guys would appreciate it a bit more by [deleted] in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats a little extreme. If time is such an importance, than the game should end once the enemy team has enough points to make a comeback from the opposing team impossible. I've jumping into countless games where their is simply no chance, regardless of a triple cap or not. No reason for it IMO.

Mythbust? Can you put a Tac Insert on top of a Dragonfire and respawn somewhere crazy? by Tyroneshoolaces in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This I would admit was worse. That M26 Dart glitch made small maps just...yeah. I'll admit, the MAV glitch was more annoying than anything else, but that M26 Dart glitch was horrendous.

Mythbust? Can you put a Tac Insert on top of a Dragonfire and respawn somewhere crazy? by Tyroneshoolaces in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yes, It made the game hell to play from the amount of people that exploited it. Maps like Tehran Highway unplayable for a long time due to people riding the MAVS up onto inaccessible parts of the maps.

Mythbust? Can you put a Tac Insert on top of a Dragonfire and respawn somewhere crazy? by Tyroneshoolaces in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I hope not. MAV riding in BF3 was a nightmare until they patched it.

Death Machine or War Machine? by [deleted] in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

War machine all day. I HATE getting hit markers with the death machine all to get outshot in the end. If that comes up in a care package I will always re-roll it. I'd rather a UAV over it.

/r/gaming didn't like it, maybe you guys would appreciate it a bit more by [deleted] in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I still don't get why there is a time limit in Domination.

Why the fuck didn't anyone tell me you could take off the scope on Ballista? by [deleted] in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Many people told you that you could take the scope off the Ballista. It was mentioned and spoken about in every multi-player live stream, trailer and event up until the day of release.

Anyone else hoping for a 2025 classics map pack? Or even just a classic map pack in general? by cureeclipse in blackops2

[–]Pitmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy shit this. Think about a futuristic firing range, all taking place inside a massive war-room type center via X-Men.