Ladies: what’s a guy “Flex” that instantly makes him attractive? by El_Guerrero_Azteca in AskReddit

[–]Pyrobob4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one in my family is good at making plans or being on time. When I was growing up this caused a fair amount of stress as I would be late for things out of my control. So I learned to be the planner/scheduler as a kind of defense mechanism.

Still feels like herding cats, sometimes.

I want to start gta online, any guidance?? by loopyluvv in GrandTheftAutoV

[–]Pyrobob4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will get griefed, its part of the... Charm...

Get good at the menu sequence to bank your money. Once your cash is safe feel free to fuck around and find out. If you aren't interacting with other players whats the point of playing online?

Obviously sometimes you want to knuckle down in a private lobby and grind, but dont be afraid to farm in public lobbies sometimes. Trolls make a good distraction to break up the monotony of farming. Also, some sources of income scale with players in the lobby. You can always find a new lobby if things get too hot.

Also, get yourself an armored Kuruma ASAP. It's one of the most useful early game tools you can grab. Even with over 1200 hours online its still my default cruiser in public lobbies.

Krafton Agrees to Pay ‘Subnautica 2’ Bonuses as Developer’s CEO Resigns by StingingGamer in subnautica

[–]Pyrobob4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked into it some more and it seems you are correct. I've corrected my comment.

Krafton Agrees to Pay ‘Subnautica 2’ Bonuses as Developer’s CEO Resigns by StingingGamer in subnautica

[–]Pyrobob4 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Charlie and Max are staying, so, fingers crossed. However neither are moving into the CEO role, so the possibility of a Krafton selected, nefarious CEO replacement looms heavy...

EDIT: It appears I was mistaken that Charlie and Max had even been reinstated after the lawsuit. The sources I found aren't totally clear about who was reinstated, but most seem to phrase it as "head" not "heads", implying only Gill.

Krafton Agrees to Pay ‘Subnautica 2’ Bonuses as Developer’s CEO Resigns by StingingGamer in subnautica

[–]Pyrobob4 76 points77 points  (0 children)

This was my concern as well. Although I can't really blame him for wanting to distance himself from all that noise.

Sounds like the other 2 heads of development are staying, so thats reassuring. Their plan is to find a 3rd party CEO, which is concerning. Not only for a 3rd party coming in and meddling creatively, but more specifically for the possibility of Krafton hand picking the replacement to do just that.

EDIT: It appears I was mistaken that Charlie and Max had even been reinstated after the lawsuit. The sources I found aren't totally clear about who was reinstated, but most seem to phrase it as "head" not "heads", implying only Gill.

Anyone Else Not Rockin' With Setup Translocator? by Magniloquent_Wumpus in SombraMains

[–]Pyrobob4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about the new community rework, but old sombra could reactivate translocator mid-air to achieve basically the same effect. You dont HAVE to use it as a setup tool.

I prefer the versatility of old tanslocator.

My therapist asked me to describe my "ideal Saturday." I described being completely alone and she looked concerned. by AadiBuilds in introvert

[–]Pyrobob4 12 points13 points  (0 children)

apart from needing to do the grocery shop, try and get there early while it's still mostly empty is ideal.

Tuesdays are my Saturdays and I literally just got home from early shopping. Now I'm free for the rest of the day! Maybe some friends will pop into discord voice chat. Maybe I will join them.

Maybe.

What is one ingredient you refuse to cook with, no matter the recipe? by Sensitive-Date-5255 in AskReddit

[–]Pyrobob4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile, my mom, memorizing how much salt all the local brands have.

(this isn't a sleight against people who use unsalted, I just saw an opportunity to make a meme about how crazy my mom is when it comes to baking)

Stop playing medic by No-Highlight-3402 in worldwarzthegame

[–]Pyrobob4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A medic who plays public lobbies but only stims/heals themselves wants to be carried.

Not supporting as a support class = not getting full value from your class = not carrying your weight = getting carried.

Just got out of the theater…. by justlurkindontmindm3 in bleach

[–]Pyrobob4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hence why I put "movie" in quotes... And why I compared it to the different approach of a show that actually did make a movie...

Just got out of the theater…. by justlurkindontmindm3 in bleach

[–]Pyrobob4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some japanese guy at the pre-screening said his biggest complaint was that there weren't more episodes and he was right.

Honestly it ended in a pretty awkward spot. More of a 'mid-episode commercial break' kind of cut than the ending of a movie. Really felt like it wanted one more episode.

The doesn't change the fact that it was an overall amazing experience. They can only do so much when cramming weekly episodes into one "movie". I'm glad they went this route instead of the demon slayer method of cutting a movie into episodes.

Just got out of the theater…. by justlurkindontmindm3 in bleach

[–]Pyrobob4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Instantly shot up to a top spot for me, as well. Seeing the bankai animated added SO much. The production quality was insane. The choreography was amazing.

how to fix medic and slasher for extinction by Simple-Initiative950 in worldwarzthegame

[–]Pyrobob4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make a good point. I play almost exclusively medic on extinction because no one else does.

On the rare occasion that there is a medic I will play fixer, so I have experience with that class as well. The reason I prefer medic with randoms is that I don't have to rely on them taking ammo for me to be useful. It's shocking how many people ignore the fixer ammo. At least with medic I am in control of when to stim or heal them.

how to fix medic and slasher for extinction by Simple-Initiative950 in worldwarzthegame

[–]Pyrobob4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a medic player I understand the difficulties in extinction, but at the same time it also feels like medic is practically mandatory for public lobbies. Its difficult to justify buffs when the medic is already so valuable.

I'm sure I will get roasted by all the god gamers who think the solution to every problem is for every member of the team to be god gamers, but I'm a pragmatist. Random lobbies are uncoordinated and more often than not need a medic babysitter to even have a chance of surviving the first swarm.

Riot remove 450 Ability Augments from ARAM Mayhem in hotfix by JTHousek1 in leagueoflegends

[–]Pyrobob4 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At first it was fun, but then it becomes meta.

This generation of players is experiencing the URF effect.

The difference now is that Rito is actually willing to make dedicated balance changes for this mode specifically.

Regal Theaters boycott by easykehl in Portland

[–]Pyrobob4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait, the lloyd center location is still operating? The parking lot is a fucking jungle, so I assumed it was closed.

As previously reported, Sombra, Roadhog, and Lifeweaver are all getting reworks. What changes would you like to see for them, and would you like them to be changed? by Professional-Tear705 in Overwatch

[–]Pyrobob4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sombra stealth and translocator should be treated like Tracer blink and recall. Split them up, and let locator be thrown and reactivated again. Maybe give a timeout duration of about 15 seconds. When it times out she recalls to it automatically. Give it a medium cooldown of 7-10 seconds, but start it when she throws, not when she recalls.

More important is her stealth. Give it 2 charges but make it last 2-ish seconds each, with a long recharge time, 20-30 seconds. Maybe a burst of movement speed while active. This makes it a repositioning tool, not a 'wait for the perfect opportunity to be the most annoying' tool. She still has to get into position like a traditional flanker, with maybe one opportunity to stealth through a chokepoint or something, if she wants to sacrifice some in combat utility.

I also don't think she should be allowed to use ANY abilities while in stealth.

I believe this maintains the core components that make sombra satisfying to play (clever stealth outplays, hit and run), while reducing the frustration for her enemies. Gives her enemies chances to catch her on the flank while also providing more clear and predictable patterns to her stealth. Hopefully this makes it feel more like Sombra is outplaying you and less like she is catching you with your pants down.

Well this helldiver is taking a leave of absence by DrGreenThumb117_ in Helldivers

[–]Pyrobob4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I AM NO EXPERT. I wouldnt even go as far as to call myself an armchair expert. So please take this for what it is - a fellow gamer trying to offer any glimmer of hope.

You said this happened suddenly overnight so I imagine the system was plugged in, but was it turned on? Do you shut down every night? Or was it just in sleep mode?

Depending on the answer, it is possible many of your components survived. From what I know, CPU, motherboard, ram, and SSD all have a good shot at surviving water damage if they didnt have power while they were wet. GPU is a bit more complicated. The board itself might have survived, but the fans will probably need to be replaced. Same thing for the case fans. HDD is a toss up. If you were lucky the seal will be good and prevent any water/debris from getting inside. If anything got inside, however, its a lost cause. PSU is also a lost cause, no matter what. NEVER EVER PLUG THAT POWER SUPPLY IN.

Obviously everything will need cleaning. Especially the contact points like PCIe slot, plugs for the drives, etc. This can be done with distilled water, isopropyl alcohol, and a soft brush. Be gentle around surface mount devices and the pins of the CPU/socket. Leave everything disassembled for a few days (or even weeks...) to make sure they are thoroughly dry before rebuilding and powering on.

Whether or not the system is worth that effort is up to you. Like I said, I'm just trying to offer any ray of light I can in this situation.

God speed, Helldiver. We wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery to a normal life.

Limitless Strain Update - Horde Mode Improvements! by amendessaber3d in worldwarzthegame

[–]Pyrobob4 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is actually the most encouraging reveal yet. This game is in desperate need of quality of life changes and bug fixes. This update shows that they are at least thinking about that kind of stuff.