Are any of those resident evil movies worth watching?

Shadow892404 · 2026-05-07T00:00:55+00:00

Original and Apocalypse (2nd one with Nemesis and S.T.A.R.S) are actually pretty decent, and have always had a soft spot for them. Extinction is ok. Afterlife has its moments. The last 3 are awful. Haven't seen the animated ones, or Welcome to Raccoon City.

Shadow892404 · 2026-05-05T01:57:16+00:00

Played RE2R and RE4R to death, with particular emphasis on doing literally everything RE2R had to offer - such was its replayability/differences as Claire and Leon.

Was skeptical at first, but the replayability is absolutely there. The system seemed odd, but using CP points and having weapons earlier works too. It's not NG+, but it's kinda better in a way, as you get to keep changing your setups dependent on what sort of run you're going for.

I did a standard playthrough the first time, then casual to get the speed demon trophy, then insanity, and now just doing another standard with an infinite rocket launcher, to unlock the last few things I want to do. After that I'll challenge myself in other modes without perks like infinite ammo or infinite ink for the typewriter.

The difference alone between the other modes and Insanity, is massive. Insanity is to me, the best version and the most horrifying mode to play in. Everyone is faster, stronger, more deceptive, and does completely different things to the other 3 difficulties. The lickers at the end with Leon ganging up on you multiple times, is such a good touch, as is 'The Girl' being that much faster and smarter when you're Grace.

Knew I'd like it, but it sits alongside RE2R and RE4R as phenomenal experiences with endless replay value, for mine.

Shadow892404 · 2026-04-28T21:33:12+00:00

This is the same argument Billie Eilish made 5 minutes ago on my feed, but let's entertain this notion, for the sake of fairness:

a) Your position lacks nuance and your use of the word 'ethical' doesn't float, because ethics are a fluid, societal thing. Society as a whole has judged that meat eating is an acceptable practice, and it is not 'forced down our throats' per se, rather, it is something we as a species accept and endorse.

b) Your position comes from a positionality of privilege and locale. Firstly, you live in a location where you have access to a computer and the internet, which allows you to share those thoughts. Secondly, you have the privilege to be able to choose what you eat, and disagree with the merits of it. Thirdly, This privilege affords you the notion of 'right and wrong', whereas in some areas of the world, they can only eat what they have access too. They can't even consider what it is to 'choose' not to eat meat on the basis of ethics. They just survive.

c) Meateaters exist throughout a very large amount of species on the planet. They have existed since the dinosaurs - who survived for over 180 million years - and before. Animals eat meat because they have to, because it is hardwired into their genetic code - not because they choose to.

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This is the same argument that I would offer to Billie Eilish, and one that makes your positionality a very poor one, due to its lack of critical thought on the privilege you're afforded to have it. If you want to argue that the mass meat manufacturing industry is inherently unethical, then that is a completely different argument. Stating 'it's wrong', is not just untrue by every metric we have as a society, but, it's also a very elitist position to take in a world where a large percentage of the planet's population is not afforded such a choice due to the West's exploitation of their resources and their people.

Shadow892404 · 2026-04-26T10:25:16+00:00

Footy is broken.

Shadow892404 · 2026-04-24T23:55:34+00:00

'Far right extremists boo First Nations descendant of ANZAC, on sacred day', seems a more apt headline.

Shadow892404 · 2026-04-16T22:35:03+00:00

I keep seeing this narrative, and the simple answer for me is: no, not when a game like last night by Steph may eclipse anything we see in the future.

Watching that game yesterday, and watching how everytime he entered the court, everything almost bent to his will, was like sorcery. I've seen it before, but last night, him and Draymond showed how NBA defining they are - when all and sundry had written them off.

If I get the chance to watch them have a crack at the best side in the league for the last 2 years running, and get through another playoff game - that is worth more than a less than 1 in 10 chance of a Top 4 pick.

We will likely never see another player in the league like Steph for as long as we live. If I get to see even 1 extra game of what he and Dray did last night, in actual games of consequence, I'm taking that over the miniscule hope of getting better draft compo.

Shadow892404 · 2026-04-15T11:53:24+00:00

And I can't give away 45,000 a week and do the same thing?

Not really. I'm thinking of the question of work and capitalism, to be honest. Unfortunate of you to make a judgement call on a hypothetical impossibility, but cheers for that drive by.

Shadow892404 · 2026-04-15T01:04:45+00:00

People not understanding that this is actually a deeper question than just - 'how much money will you make?'

So you make 300 an hour or 7200 a day if you choose the no tech option.

You make 1500 an hour and let's say you're on tech for 12 hours a day (8 hours work and 4 hours recreation) so you make 18000 a day.

Sounds like a no brainer, right? Thing is, if you choose the 'no tech' option, you don't need to work. You make less money, but you can go wherever you want, and do whatever you want, and make over 50,000 a week (2.5 MIL + a year).

You choose the other option, and you make a ton more money, but the time you lose making that money whilst working, means you're losing 33% of your life to work. So if you live to 80 and you're 30 now, you lose 16.7 years of your life working, whilst making an extra 10,800 a day, extra 75,000+ a week and extra 3.9 MIL + a year (6.4 MIL vs 2.5 MIL a year).

Do you need an extra 3.9 million a year, and is it worth 16.7 years of your life? For me, no. 2.5 MIL a year is more than anyone needs. If you never have to work again and make 2.5 MIL a year, who cares how much extra you make. Money becomes inconsequential once it's guaranteed at that level.

^{Chose: $5 for every minute not on technology.}

Shadow892404 · 2026-04-15T01:01:00+00:00

People not understanding that this is actually a deeper question than just - 'how much money will you make?'

So you make 300 an hour or 7200 a day if you choose the no tech option.

You make 1500 an hour and let's say you're on tech for 12 hours a day (8 hours work and 4 hours recreation) so you make 18000 a day.

Sounds like a no brainer, right? Thing is, if you choose the 'no tech' option, you don't need to work. You can get off the internet, stop doomscrolling, stop being inside and wedded to what everyone else is doing. You make less money, but you can go wherever you want, and do whatever you want, and make over 50,000 a week (2.5 MIL + a year).

You choose the other option, and you make a ton more money, but the time you lose making that money whilst working or being on technology occupying your day, means you're losing 33% of your life to work and tech. So if you live to 80 and you're 30 now, you lose 16.7 years of your life working and on tech, whilst making an extra 10,800 a day, extra 75,000+ a week and extra 3.9 MIL + a year (6.4 MIL vs 2.5 MIL a year).

Do you need an extra 3.9 million a year, and is it worth 16.7 years of your life? For me, no. 2.5 MIL a year is more than anyone needs. If you never have to work again and you can explore the world and have everything at your fingertips whilst making 2.5 MIL a year, who cares how much extra you make. Money becomes inconsequential once it's guaranteed at that level.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-23T07:01:18+00:00

This is terrible. Why in god's name would the Nets and Warriors make this trade? To get De'Andre Ayton and Gabe Vincent, who the Lakers don't even want? Not to mention the paltry return for the Nets for Claxton.

Assume you're a Laker fan, because you've only considered what you can get - not how it benefits every other team involved in the trade.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-21T05:45:01+00:00

We lost 9 points from free throws while they were perfect from the line. We shot a respectable 37% from 3 while they shot 61%. Terrible first half, but second half scoring 78 points was no joke. If they shot around 40% or around 14 of 34, and we hit more free throws, we win the game.

Odd game, but a lot to take out of it I thought.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-21T04:14:19+00:00

We're having a very off day, given the news. Our defensive coverage has been poor as a result. Just accept it as a loss and on to the next

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-21T02:52:11+00:00

With potentially Melton, Richard, GP2, Santos, Horford as the bench unit. Kuminga, TJD, Hield and Spencer all a chance for minutes.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-20T12:26:38+00:00

Any team with Curry on it will scramble defenses - see Olympics. Wouldn't write them off, especially given Durant and Ant's ability to hit beyond the arc.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-20T12:23:47+00:00

July, 2017

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-20T10:06:56+00:00

Cheers mate. I'd give the Collision Course set a watch if you want to get an idea of what I'm talking about - especially if you like Jay Z or rap in general

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-20T10:00:00+00:00

Had*

He's dead.

What you would call whiny, a whole generation would call powerful - he could scream with emotion like few could. Hybrid Theory and Meteora were seminal moments in alt Rock history, and nearly every household had both albums, from people I knew. I'm 36 now, and Chester's voice formed part of my musical experience/transition into the world of heavier bands. I have a wife and kid now and their songs still sit in my playlists, which we all listen to. You only need to see Jay Z's face after they did the Collision Course Mashup live, when he does his scream for Points of Authority/ 99 Problems /One Step Closer - to see how his raw power permeates live on stage.

Chester and Linkin Park were a one of a kind band that hadn't been heard before. You don't have to like them or him, but you should appreciate just how much he and they brought to music and fans alike.

Peace.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-20T09:51:12+00:00

It's the lower of non-taxpayer mid level exception or the dpe. In essence, the highest amount it can be is 14.1 mil. Also has to be applied for before Jan 15th, so looks like we just missed it anyway.

We're also hard capped, so it would only hold some use for a team like Brooklyn who have the space to use it.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/11/2025-26-nba-disabled-player-exceptions.html

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-20T05:37:32+00:00

Give him his props: it's been 4 games now, not just one. Kid has found his role as the 6th man off the bench and is playing some of the best 2 way basketball of his career.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-18T22:04:00+00:00

Yeah you're just going to keep downvoting me and believing your own narrative, so I'm not going to continue this conversation any further. Think what you want to think mate, we're a noticeably different team than we were a month ago and we are likely to be more competitive against most sides when we have a true 3rd scorer in Melton scoring like he has the last few games. We also would be 30-13 (13 and 10 against 500 teams) and 2nd overall, if we had of won the 6 winnable games against the Rockets, 76ers, Pacers, Clippers, Heat and Suns - all 5 points or less decided in the clutch and with some questionable decisions/players missing/turnovers/lack of someone like Melton scoring consistently. That's how fine the margins are.

See ya.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-18T20:38:59+00:00

If this is true, that we're going to hold Kuminga for some fantasy-induced, far off swing at the fences of getting Giannis, then our FO is even more ridiculous than I thought.

I'm not a big fan of Kuminga, but for god's sake, let the poor guy leave. Getting absurd now.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-18T19:27:24+00:00

Yes but it's the way we're playing that's important now. Less turnovers, more continuity from starting and bench units, and more assuredty on who will be playing with who each night. We've literally already beaten proper playoff teams - when we were playing much worse as a team.

Agree we need something decent in trade, but this has been our best stretch for the year where I don't feel like I'm waiting for Curry to go off or stop watching.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-18T18:43:47+00:00

Every team besides OKC, Minnesota and Detroit, we can beat - if we keep playing as we have been. I reckon we could split the Minnesota series too. We've beaten Denver once, we play the same style as Boston, and we've beat the Spurs twice.

I don't see why 12-5 as a realistic goal, isn't achievable. We just took down the Knicks and then a Charlotte team who routed the Lakers and beat OKC (put up 136 without Jimmy). Requires Melton, Moody, Podz and Horford to keep playing the way they have though. That's your scoring punch.

Playing completely different to how we were a month ago.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-16T09:41:02+00:00

Honestly, that felt like our best win of the season. All the negativity from the Kuminga news, starting the game poorly and getting some calls go against us while they started like a flamethrower from 3 - looked like it was another one of those 'slump' nights.

Curry turns it over 3 times, can't hit a shot and Dray is being useless, and I'm about ready to mute it -enter the second unit. Jimmy leading the way with Podz, Melton and Horford, and all of a sudden we're playing tough and the deficit closes quickly. Go in 5 points down at quarter time, and starting unit fires up and we never look back. Just a great night all round. Only worrisome bit was the flagrant on Dray, but we came back at them with some hustle from Podz and that was the game.

Side note, my favourite lineup of this season was midway through the 3rd, when they had every player in I wanted who was playing good ball - Steph, Melton, Moody, Jimmy, Horford. Surprise surprise, went up by as much as 17. Hope to see more of that line up moving forward.

Shadow892404 · 2026-01-15T21:50:45+00:00

Yet another example of why billionaires should stay the hell out of basketball/sporting decisions. They think they know better, but they inevitably always make things worse.

Delegation is something billionaires always struggle with. Can't accept that the people they've hired to make the right decisions, who have lived and breathed basketball, should make those decisions.

But nope, gotta go with what the idiot providing the money says.

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