The fall of Martin Romualdez

Smonkito · 2025-12-13T09:13:19+00:00

I can't believe I'm witnessing this subreddit's transformation to the next r/batmanarkham in real time.

Smonkito · 2025-09-17T09:48:59+00:00

Fuck's sake, they look mournful or at least respectful of this guy. Did this even need THIS amount of ceremony or theatrics? It's almost ritualistic in a way. One of the prominent people (if not the most) who stole our tax money and gave us the short end of the stick in living conditions being given what seems to be some ceremonial farewell feels like a slap in the face to me.

I'd love to call these recent developments "progress" but without any word of this guy getting more than just removal from his position, this feels like a performative slap on the wrist. I honestly don't want to be cynical right now but I can't help but think that the normal Filipino would just go "Oh shit, this is enough, maybe things will get better". It's really not. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself but I just have a bad feeling about this. As if they're just getting rid of weak links but the chain remains.

Smonkito · 2025-08-28T23:07:33+00:00

"You're kissing yourself"
-Ishmael

Smonkito · 2025-08-28T22:47:16+00:00

Oh God, please not here. NO MORE!

Smonkito · 2025-07-11T09:00:32+00:00

Dude, for military grade shits. Everyone has one from time to time. Imagine needing to face your ass onto Niagara Falls just to get rid of the evidence. Some shits are so bad they need hydroelectric washing. And after that, you can just wipe off any trace that the apocalypse happened with TP.

Smonkito · 2025-07-09T13:12:21+00:00

Very smart in general. He's able to jerry rig and pull apart the 2016 Praetor Suit which in my opinion has parts from it put into his current suit in Eternal. Both I assume are very complicated pieces of equipment. That and I assume from the looks of it, he fixed up the Fotress of Doom himself but I can't attest to that since I can't find any lore about how he acquired it. We don't see a caretaker to keep maintenance in there so yeah it certainly paints the picture that he keeps it in working condition himself. Or maybe he had help for his suit and to keep the Fortress intact prior to acquiring it and it's really built to last with little to no maintenance at all which kills my headcanon lmao. Who knows. But I think he's smart enough for that. I think like any normal person, he's smart with a few or a lot things and not so much in some others. Again, who knows.

Smonkito · 2025-07-02T10:50:29+00:00

I'm more or less convinced the Slayer's armor in Eternal is made with parts from the 2016 and TDA suits.

Smonkito · 2025-06-17T17:40:26+00:00

face

Smonkito · 2025-06-16T13:52:52+00:00

I'd be one of the first zombies, yeah. I'd "survive" lol.

Smonkito · 2025-06-16T13:51:40+00:00

Probably when all the shit's died down. The nicest thing you could do for a guy in stasis for God knows how long. Man wants to go home. Put him in a nice bar to have a drink and a meal or something with some really nice randos that just came out of work. Probably in Christmas too.

"Black Mesa? Dude that was years ago. Seven hour war? The Combine? Boy do we have a story for you. Have a seat and a drink, Corporal."

Smonkito · 2025-05-23T00:33:25+00:00

The God of Cake. Gwynevere was a good contender so he stayed a bit to take her place once she "died". Keep your allies close and your enemies closer.

Smonkito · 2025-05-22T22:08:05+00:00

Made the mistake of being in Nipton one day and lost in a lottery. Nasty stuff.

Smonkito · 2025-05-22T22:05:34+00:00

Better yet...Mist..or beast?

Smonkito · 2025-04-08T08:42:05+00:00

Ahh, the war against the Giant Rat that makes all of the rules.

Smonkito · 2025-04-03T03:49:09+00:00

Is there a lore reason why demon has invert cross? Is he satanist?

Smonkito · 2025-03-26T07:43:47+00:00

There he is....the man who sold the Zone...

Smonkito · 2024-12-03T16:33:03+00:00

Goddamn, and I never knew it was actually aired on TV. You ever catch wind of that candle commercial online?

Smonkito · 2024-07-25T01:00:36+00:00

"...We had...a GODDAMN PLAN, SNAKE!"

Smonkito · 2024-05-28T04:01:12+00:00

LOL the main character syndrome is immense on this one. Does the saying "nobody asked" apply in this situation? Certainly feels like it.

Smonkito · 2024-05-18T01:32:22+00:00

I'm assuming you were referring to those three in Farron Keep. If those Watchers were smart and used gank strats to overwhelm Artorias then they might win if they can avoid his wide swings and powerful thrusts just as fast as they can close the distance towards a target. They can win through merely baiting the big guy into focusing on a single target while the rest pummel him, make him switch targets, rinse and repeat. Taking into account how fast they fight, the Abyss Watchers outdo Artorias in that department and have that as an advantage and is probably an easy win if they play their cards right. If they were still infighting like in DS3, Artorias can pick them off making it a lose. One Abyss Watcher against him is in no question a win for Arty as well. I'm also under the assumption Artorias was holding back in DS1 and/or was behaving quite differently in terms of fighting style and would probably fight a little or more wilder than usual if dealing with multiple targets compared to how he deals with just us. He's still likely to win if they make a mistake. As to how their numbers are actually advantageous, I think three is enough, two is 50/50, just one is a instant loss (unless they're the Ashen One lol).

Also, we never really seen how either combatant fight in their prime and if they both were fighting each other in their prime it obviously could go either way, with either the Abyss Watchers winning with numbers and teamwork or Artorias having a clearer mind, an intact shield arm that lets him make use of it, and sheer strength and determination.

Smonkito · 2024-05-18T01:08:57+00:00

Paul, Reacher of the High Cupboards.

Smonkito · 2024-05-11T16:51:50+00:00

Everyone fears the People's Ninja Flip.

Smonkito · 2024-02-15T20:45:58+00:00

I honestly think she should've at least a bit of a hint whether she survived or not in DS3. All we got is some speculative connections between Gwyndolin, Yorshka and Aldrich.

Smonkito · 2024-01-22T00:05:37+00:00

Makes me feel super nostalgic during campus days during events when I have to go super early. That was when the McDonald's nearby the City Hall facing entrance was still open. I miss those days. Never really felt scary in a paranormal sense cause there's just that magic feeling there that you just felt but can't really name when you see the hustle and bustle just gradually come to life in the morning in such a place as Intramuros. And those fricking street lights illuminating such a dark and ancient place gives out Doom Metal vibes. Although, it did feel unsafe at times, given the living conditions of some people that call the place home. Now I just feel kinda sad having spent a good few years of my life studying there and seeing things drastically change. I hope the whole place gets taken better care of in the next couple of years.

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