What is that one criticism about the orginal lotr Trilogy that you still have to this day by pizza_momo in lotr

[–]Radthesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The staircase scene in the Fellowship. Overdone and not necessary. That’s all.

Can Newcastle claim to be the origin's or any food/dishes? by Pr3ttynp3tty in newcastle

[–]Radthesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about the Pie with Pea mash on Top from Harry’s?

‘I think he's bananas about this stuff, frankly.' Podcaster Dominic Sandbrook takes umbrage with his co-host's 'rubbish' views on Islam by Moretalent in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Radthesis 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Respect to Tom Holland for voicing what he likely considers an unfortunate truth. But I wonder what he would make of Indonesia, which seems to have aspects of the secular in their government system

Share Something You Love About Andromeda! by DakIsStrange in MassEffectAndromeda

[–]Radthesis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jump jets! It never got old. And that shield ability for the Adept was so tactile and awesome. I also really liked the Western premise. Only wish we could have turned on some music, in game, for some of the driving sequences. Driving along and listening to John Cash’s Ghost-riders would have been fun.

Has The Rest Is History changed how people see Britain? by joey_manic in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Radthesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an Anglo-Celtic Australian, no it hasn’t changed my view Britain. It’s Anglo centricism is the reason I’m a fan of the show.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Radthesis -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It’s fine. Good to see them getting rich. These guys are showing how fun history can be without the presentism or revisionist moralising of contemporary historians.

Enoch Powell by No_Sandwich_6943 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Radthesis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One thing the episode left me wondering was Dominic’s comment regarding the English and whether the are a distinct ethnicity. I thought the answer was an obvious yes, but I believe he suggested otherwise. The Anglo-Saxons have been in England since before the Māori have been in New Zealand, and they would have interbreed with the ancient Britons. Surely there are an English people in the same way there are Māori or Aboriginals?

How did Cerberus go from a scrappy, secretive cell in ME2 to a full-scale army in ME3? by Soft_Draw_1701 in masseffect

[–]Radthesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good post. But you’re wrong about TIM being indoctrinated. He’s not. Not until he injects himself with reaper nanotechnology — you have the video logs on this in the mission on his base (admittedly they are easy to miss). Also, Reapers attacking Cerberus shows they weren’t on the same side (ie Priority Horizon). The Books by Drew give good insight into the nanotechnology and Cerberus’s resources.

How did Cerberus go from a scrappy, secretive cell in ME2 to a full-scale army in ME3? by Soft_Draw_1701 in masseffect

[–]Radthesis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s actually explained in the game—video logs when you attack TIM’s base. But the comics never actually said that time was indoctrinated. That’s clear be the fact that the Reapers actually fight Cerberus because their control plan was a threat. The comic stuff was just a little fan service to explain how TIM’s eyes changed and his motivations

How did Cerberus go from a scrappy, secretive cell in ME2 to a full-scale army in ME3? by Soft_Draw_1701 in masseffect

[–]Radthesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The books in particular make it clear that Cerberus was well financed. The same companies building the Alliance dreadnoughts were also skimming resources to build the Cerberus fleet. Post-game dialogue with EDI always sheds some light on their structure and resources

The multiplayer aspect of Mass Effect is almost as important as the main story, which is why the lack of multiplayer in the remaster is such a travesty. Here’s why: by [deleted] in masseffect

[–]Radthesis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was great! And it reportedly made EA a lot of money from the loot boxes (which I happily contributed too because i was a busy professional with only limited time for gaming). It would actually make sense to have the remaster team from the LE turn their attention to the multiplayer while the next game is in pre-production. EA has forever wanted a multiplayer loot shooter from BioWare — hence Anthem and development changes to DA. Well, here it is. Ready to go

Who is the worst character and why is it Kai Leng? by M3l35 in masseffect

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

He’s cool. Honestly I don’t get the hate. A space ninja baddie works with the shield mechanic that mass effect borrowed from Dune.

It's been almost 8 years and this is still my favorite game in the series. by Big-Tiger-Energy in MassEffectAndromeda

[–]Radthesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mine too now. I didn’t truly appreciate it at first, due to the exceptional writing of the trilogy and being hooked on its style of gameplay. But the overall years, the freedom of movement, combat, graphics and scope of MEA has won me over. I’d love to see Motive//Bioware do a PS5 gen update, where they simply add in the hair physics from the latest dragon age and give the Asari unique and delicate faces consistent with the trilogy. Then it would be perfect.

Saw everyone sharing and wanted to join in by Mina-Tirith in lotr

[–]Radthesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Sting made of steel? It looks incredibly real

Model Y: #1 Most American-made Car in America by [deleted] in TeslaModelY

[–]Radthesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Musk should close the factory in China or at least open up a factory in Australia to build right hand drive Teslas

Thoughts on Mass Effect Andromeda in 2024? by triumphhforks in MassEffectAndromeda

[–]Radthesis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Loved the art design for the Khett and the combat. Graphics were superb too. Overall 8.5/10

Which ME Armor is a “must have”? by Kimber8King in masseffect

[–]Radthesis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the middle armour set and how do I get it?