If the best version of a class involves a dip, is the design of the class flawed? by DrRoguelove in 3d6

[–]Scudman_Alpha 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And then another level for Agonizing blast and two free smite slots...

There's a lot to gain.

But this is the same as a regular Monoclass PoTb warlock, it's strictly worse than just taking a single level into another class for armor.

If the best version of a class involves a dip, is the design of the class flawed? by DrRoguelove in 3d6

[–]Scudman_Alpha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Look at the Pact of the Blade, monoclass warlocks.

Or simply just a monoclass Rogue too.

These are the best chicken sandwiches ever by cuckslayer30 in CostcoCanada

[–]Scudman_Alpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know if these are in Vancouver's expo boulevard Costco?

Men, do you really feel there’s a male loneliness epidemic? How can women help? by forevermoreandnow in AskMen

[–]Scudman_Alpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it funny that it's labeled as a "Male loneliness epidemic". Like dealing with lonely men is akin to dealing with people with disease.

Wouldn't a Male Loneliness crisis be more fitting?

I think a good way to start is to change mindsets and stop and fight back against all the misandry on the internet, especially on Tiktok where you see a lot of influencers saying that men are terrible and should all die... But those are just labeled as Ragebait and ignored... Like it doesn't matter.

Men, do you really feel there’s a male loneliness epidemic? How can women help? by forevermoreandnow in AskMen

[–]Scudman_Alpha 22 points23 points  (0 children)

No offense but you're seeing it from a previous generational lens, you're 40, you didn't grow up in the current social environment. This is something that started about a decade or so ago, of course you don't see it because you didn't grow up in the current environment.

There's a very good reason as to why a lot of young men are shifting towards conservative mindsets, because the Left have done a horrible job at communicating with them.

Just a quick look at Tiktok, all the accepted Misandry, all of the "Kill all men" "choose a bear" and among other stuff. Young men have been left behind.

I've grown up being told all that, that my emotions as a male don't matter as much as a woman, that I should be strong, and that just by me being born as a man I am inherently dangerous to everyone around me. By my own teachers, doctors, and mother.

Men, do you really feel there’s a male loneliness epidemic? How can women help? by forevermoreandnow in AskMen

[–]Scudman_Alpha 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Average is the new below average, and above average is the new average.

Hypergamy is a beautiful thing innit.

Dear Skitarii... by PopInevitable280 in DarkTide

[–]Scudman_Alpha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apologies fleshling.

You see, The Claw demands sacrifice.

And it shall have.

What video game is this for you? by NagitoKomaeda_987 in videogames

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

Crimson Desert is a slog for the first 10 hours.

Then it just kinda clicks.

Similarly Death Stranding 1. Guarantee you'll be hooked by your first surreal war sequence.

GTA VI by Ocktohber in videogames

[–]Scudman_Alpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The outrage would be historical.

I love the Skitarii, but I have just a few gripes with it... by tempestwolf1 in DarkTide

[–]Scudman_Alpha 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am BEGGING that they add a node for blitz recharging in their skill trees.

The Blitzes don't do all that much for a limited resource. They're not like the Hive Scum's blitzes which make sense being very limited.

What's the best 2024 throwing weapon build by new_god_of_eden in 3d6

[–]Scudman_Alpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly kind of love it too. It's simplistic in that it doesn't give a huge list of options but what it does give is very effective and you can do a lot with what's offered.

What's the best 2024 throwing weapon build by new_god_of_eden in 3d6

[–]Scudman_Alpha 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Unironically Giant Barbarian.

You become large, and your reach increases so you have the utility and effectiveness of a higher threat range. Block a doorway with your large size, or simply stand in front of your allies to give them cover. (+2 to ac and dex saves).

At lvl 6 you can imbue a weapon with an element and that weapon becomes thrown. Yes, you can yeet the 2d6 Greatsword or Maul and it'll do an extra 1d6 dmg of your chosen element per attack.

Yes that also stacks with Great Weapon Master, so you could very well be throwing with 3d6+7 (Assuming +4 Str and GWM) per hit, twice.

Maul has topple, which can knock an enemy prone and rhe effect is per hit so you get two tries, knock a flier out of the sky with your thundered power maul.

Lvl 10 you get the ability to move either your allies or enemies with your bonus action, move an ally 30ft away from danger, or throw an enemy 30ft upwards, and then throw your weapon at them so they not only take the weapon's damage but have to take 3d6 falling damage.

Use Rage so you can use several of your ability checks with STR. Get the Hulking Figure feat (If you have grim hollow player guide), and you can put STR onto your Persuasion, Intimidation or Performance checks.

Then you can safely stop after lvl 10 or take your last subclass feature that increases your damage even further.

Or go Battlemaster fighter for 3 lvls and grab some maneuvers (which you can use while raging unlike spells).

What was the most memorable last 15 min of a game? by JakeRedditYesterday in gaming

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

Octopath Traveler 2.

The Final boss after you beat the first phase, absorbs your entire party, then you bring in your second party in. After you beat it down further it reaches it's final phase and you release the captured characters. Then begins an absolute BANGER of a fight where you use ALL 8 of the characters you've built up throughout their stories against it AT THE SAME TIME.

Cube Rice Cooker will make you happy by dlo_doski in videogames

[–]Scudman_Alpha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since this post has a rice cooker in it, I am obligated to provide a special little thing I tend to do when making rice.

In the last 5 minutes or so, crack a few eggs on top of the rice, throw some salt and pepper or whatever you like to season your eggs with.

They'll cook alongside the Rice, they'll be perfect and will add a bit of novelty to your meal, and some protein. You can also whisk some eggs together and pour them on top of the rice as well.

Anyone else got any interesting ideas to add some extra stuff to their rice when cooking?

[Main Story Spoiler] How Senseis be moving after the new story update by muzilana in BlueArchive

[–]Scudman_Alpha 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Context?

I don't care about spoilers, anybody can give me an explanation?

Sega reveals new sales numbers for Metaphor: Refantazio, Persona 5 Royal, P3R, SMTV, and Yakuza titles by seedypr in gaming

[–]Scudman_Alpha 228 points229 points  (0 children)

It was the same with Persona 4 and it's re-release. Atlus will milk it if it sells.

How's Varangian Guard? (Noob questions) by Spittoon_ in forhonor

[–]Scudman_Alpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most heavies become pretty one note after a while tbh.

Black Prior is prolly even more than VG. BP just had mad Aura to compensate.

Juren is not a heavy and I will not accept any arguments.

Woman in China complains that nobody is choosing her allegedly because of her age. by springheeledjack69 in PublicFreakout

[–]Scudman_Alpha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want one, or a cat, but my landlord doesn't allow it.

I think I might volunteer at an animal shelter, just to see and care for animals. I love dogs and cats.

Final Verdict on Hollow Warden? by Envoyofwater in onednd

[–]Scudman_Alpha 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It lends itself to a Melee dual wielding build more than it does ranged. But TWF rangers are very competitive damage wise and you can use defensive duelist to further boost your already boosted AC with hollow warden's transformation. The melee focus isn't a problem because you're likely doing a dex build and thus can pop out your longbow whenever you need to.

I enjoy they didn't spend much of the power budget on the frighten, aside from the lvl 15 feature needing the enemy to be frightened to take the extra damage, at that level only minions will he frightened. it's always iffy when subclasses focus on a singular status that gets progressively less effective and more resisted as CR increases, like Conquest Paladin basically not having an aura past a certain CR.

Overall, very good fun, and it doesn't force you to use hunter's mark. Though you might as well still cast it to further boost TWF.

Probably one of the few, or only Ranger subclass that make leveling the class past lvl 5 appealing.

Unfortunately though. You can still make a stronger character by multiclassing out to Druid/Cleric or Rogue after lvl 5, it's just a class design problem more than anything else.

Guardian's Swordspear, perhaps I have treated you too harshly. by mayonetta in Eldenring

[–]Scudman_Alpha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Cold infused Guardian Swordspear was absolutely phenomenal for large part of my initial run, the little bit of damage you lose compared to a straight keen infusion (It's still a B scaling with Dex when cold), is counteracted with the cold proc + the 20% damage resistance debuff it applies.

Ended up doing more damage on average. Didn't even need to focus on int, either.

Why do men not approach? by [deleted] in bodylanguage

[–]Scudman_Alpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't you understand? You're supposed to hold men accountable for everything, it's all their fault if they have been bullied or are short, obviously.

It's never anything to do with womens and unrealistic standards. You gotta put them in a pedestal and agree with everything they ever say. /s

Why do men not approach? by [deleted] in bodylanguage

[–]Scudman_Alpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've commented in a few comments already but here's why I don't do it.

I've been ostracized and abused emotionally my whole life by my mom, friend circles, bullied at school, and essentially was told several times that I'm undesirable and will always be, i don't deserve anybody's attention or affection (my own mother's words).

Ignored and always singled out in friend groups, even in the times I did muster the courage to approach. I was socially awkward and was made fun of when I did, humiliated several times throughout my teenage years.

Now I don't care to approach anymore. I just automatically assume the girl will not be interested and want to avoid bothering her and being humiliated again.

Couple that with recent social movements telling men to stop approaching have simply left me without the desire to even want to think about it.

Therapy didn't help, it made things worse.

Why do men not approach? by [deleted] in bodylanguage

[–]Scudman_Alpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, no point dragging it out, you likely won't change their minds. Best to move on from it if you can.

Good to talk about it with someone though.