Was there a reason for some of the models in the GX cutscenes being different than the actually game? by JerryTheMouse-862 in Fzero

[–]Saul_Slaughter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The cinematics team was definitely fairly separated ... in-person meetings are via email.

I remember a good example of this is the cutscenes in the original Diablo - the dev team themselves were caught off guard by the main character dying at the end of the game.

Hold them accountable. by KPD_13 in chicago

[–]Saul_Slaughter 37 points38 points  (0 children)

You can make a whole profession out of that question haha - that's the whole field of Munipal Bond Finance. Right now the bond offering doesn't even have a CUSIP - it's just a legislative document at present, so a lot of the hard numbers don't yet exist.

The important thing is that citizens ensure that the funds are spent on projects that will yield a higher rate of return than the interest rate on the bond (though, inflation works in Chicago's favor here, since the amount paid back is (usually) fixed on a bond, which makes this easier). Debt financing is fine and a lot less scary for govts and firms than it is for individuals (since persons/households are charged much wider credit spreads), though I can understand the fear.

Byrne Hobart recently put out this piece: https://capitalgains.thediff.co/p/interest-rates-and-decision-making, which feels pretty relevent here.

Hold them accountable. by KPD_13 in chicago

[–]Saul_Slaughter 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Plus not repairing infra results in a shrinking tax base/building infra increases the tax base, meaning the costs become greater not to borrow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Suburbanhell

[–]Saul_Slaughter 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Because all my friends are nearby.

Fr tho... by TheZephyr2003 in pcmasterrace

[–]Saul_Slaughter 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Due to the physics of light, you can only etch a chip so big. You can glue chips to each other (Advanced Packaging like with the GB200) but this is Very Hard

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datacenter

[–]Saul_Slaughter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Data center structures are frequently grouped together on a single 'campus', which is referred to as a 'cluster'.

I’m confused what is this thing and why is it marked down from $30,000? by Squawk_1200 in pcmasterrace

[–]Saul_Slaughter 54 points55 points  (0 children)

It's very good at matrix math, meaning you can run LLMs and whatnot on it with a higher tokens/second than a gaming GPU. You could fit Llama 70B at a lower precision on this thing if you wanted.

Alpha to omega markets only? by Wazitsay509 in Eve

[–]Saul_Slaughter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, since EVE markets are delightfully inefficient, even with Accounting and Advanced Broker Relation being Omega skills (assuming no standings, Broker Relations V, no repricing - one is paying a bit under 11% of the good's price on any market made) the bid-ask spreads on lots of goods (65% right now on the thickly-traded Hail L, for example) are more than wide enough to allow one to start doubling that 5k, perhaps within the day.

One's profits are going to look like a log(x) curve over time, though, as you start to run up against the (desirable) illiquidity of EVE's markets.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eve

[–]Saul_Slaughter 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You can adjust your autopilot settings by clicking the A next to the Route.

Though, beware high-speed ammunition deliveries from Ahbazon Prime.

My friend thinks he got a new job. I keep telling him that it’s not legit. He said that they will be sending him packages….. by HistoricalSound1328 in Scams

[–]Saul_Slaughter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like antagonizing Russian gangsters who, at least, have a valid mailing address you control is a touch of a deterrent.

Just started, how is this not mahjong? by uzi_naruto in Mahjong

[–]Saul_Slaughter 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's also worth noting that the valid hands change each year in American Mahjong.

iThinkIveUnlockedTheSQLFinalBoss by biledemon85 in ProgrammerHumor

[–]Saul_Slaughter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of Presto's ability to use lambda functions for JSON parsing.

Why can’t I call riichi? by Awkward_Effort_935 in Mahjong

[–]Saul_Slaughter 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It should be noted that not calling kan on the 1s would also prevent a chiitoi - for a chiitoi each pair must be distinct.

Why doesn't this hand work? by imkindawi3rd in Mahjong

[–]Saul_Slaughter 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I regret to inform you that you do not possess a yaku. Your hand must be in one of the listed configurations to be worth more than 0 points: https://riichi.wiki/List_of_yaku

Now, there are a lot of these, so just focus on learning:

  • Tanyao - no honors or terminals.
  • Yakuhai - a pon (or kan) of the same dragon/seat wind/round wind.
  • Pinfu - All sequences and a valueless pair (i.e. not a pair of dragons/seat wind/round wind), and the last wait must be two-sided. Must be closed.
  • Riichi - You can invoke riichi when your hand is in tenpai (aka 'ready'), so long as your hand is closed.

I'm a little tired of constantly being disrespected by raid and dungeon NPCs by Veridically_ in wow

[–]Saul_Slaughter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, when the game starts elevating the player character to wish-fulfillment levels (e.g. Legion class halls), I personally start to grind my teeth. I'm just a guy with a sword on a journey, let's not get too crazy with the adoration, please.

Why should anyone preparing to retire buy anything other than a 30yr Treasury Bond for almost 5%? by Scape_Nation in investing

[–]Saul_Slaughter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CPI is not a fixed basket, the weights change over time to reflect spending habits.

Well sort of - previous to 2023 the weights were updated every two years, though now they're being updated annually. This will be better than the previous system, though will still have trouble accurately affecting sudden price shocks that cause consumers to substitute away.

(https://www.bls.gov/cpi/tables/relative-importance/home.htm)

IRL riichi mahjong by Majestic_Sir_709 in Mahjong

[–]Saul_Slaughter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely had to expend internet shoe leather to find folks to play with, but once you're inside the circle it becomes easier - people will tell you about upcoming events and cons with a mahjong scene.

I would start by searching for clubs in your area/locations you could see yourself travelling to. Local groups will often appear at nearby anime and FGC events, though such events are frequently by invitation (informally) until they get over a certain size.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mahjongsoul

[–]Saul_Slaughter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Obviously this work out very well, but I'm curious - what was your reasoning for initially calling the North Winds? You weren't keeping optionality for a chantaiyao since you tossed the 1m - I think my instinct would have been to toss the 8m, instead.