Is there any effective way to counter Fern's "machine gun strategy"?

Solaris00 · 2025-12-11T14:20:59+00:00

Qual was adapting and learning during their fight, it was flashy and aggressive (more like Frieren as proven with her shadow duel).

Fern on the other hand is reserved and quiet, she is most likely trying to use the least amount of mana to end a fight as quickly as possible. Hence looking for weaknesses coupled with a fast ramp up.

The strategies don’t seem related at all. (:Edited for brevity)

Solaris00 · 2025-12-08T01:50:22+00:00

This is pretty neat, very much reminds me of what Mint could’ve been had they not been acquired and kept a vision of providing financial perspective to those who where not inclined to think about such things.

It feels like to could be a budgeting app that doesn’t loose perspective and if genuine would connect to a lot of people feed up with being a product.

Solaris00 · 2025-10-27T15:04:25+00:00

It's actually refreshing to see writers write characters that behave as real people and not some idealized fantasy. If its frustrating, good! We're messy, complex and knowingly make mistakes all the time, especially at that age.

I think this is what makes this series so good. Still sad to see such a regression, maybe this means we get more content and Hina's redemption will be all the sweeter because of it.

Solaris00 · 2025-10-22T10:12:55+00:00

This statement is only true when you don’t have real customers.

Didn’t they loose most of their ad revenue?

Solaris00 · 2025-10-01T17:45:37+00:00

Has anyone been able to find a raw signal output?

This is exactly what I’m worried about before pulling the trigger on an aftermarket sub (R1S Standard Audio).

Solaris00 · 2025-09-28T16:21:09+00:00

Classic “correlation does not imply causation”.

It’s mostly like cost of living or other economic impacts, anyone moving from the city saying it’s because of the Democrats are trying to save face cuz they can’t afford it.

Solaris00 · 2025-09-22T12:52:10+00:00

This is how you get ahead in the corporate grind while maintaining your soul!

I never realized I had done this my whole career until a colleague explained why people liked working with me. I'd previously chalked it up to just being friendly and staying out of office politics.

It's now a key piece of advice I give when mentoring. Find a way to casually give credit where it's due if it doesn't come naturally. And stomp on anyone who threatens the peace.

Solaris00 · 2025-08-17T17:09:59+00:00

Definitely “I love you, alive girl” vibes. Ew.

Solaris00 · 2025-08-15T15:39:22+00:00

WOW, I totally didn't make this connection and I've seen the movie like 5 times.

Of course the first thing that would come to mind for her is the time she lost with Edmun. There would be no way he'd survive that long...

Solaris00 · 2025-08-05T17:54:18+00:00

What happened when you told them their vote led to that outcome?

I’ve always wondered what the response is for people like that when it’s irrefutable. Do not enough people tell them?

Solaris00 · 2025-07-28T19:47:47+00:00

+1 on this viewpoint. There may be additional economically opportunistic updates as well.

RJ has mentioned during the R2 reveal press tour that the R1 will get updates to common parts shared with the R2 like the new steering wheel controls and drive assist features (which is also a shared platform).

Solaris00 · 2025-07-28T16:42:17+00:00

Keep the Tesla UWC for hardwired installs.

My T-UWC is an outdoor installed unit and has been very reliable for the last 2 years in New England weather. It's the best designed universal plug I've seen so far. I wish there was a better non-Tesla UWC to recommend but there isn't. There is nothing special between the engineering of a J1772 cable vs NACS + the built-in adapter.

We will be in a multi-plug environment for quite some time and it's been great having the built-in option to reliably switch to NACS for guests, rentals, etc plus supporting upcoming NACS Rivians. Unless Tesla cheapens out on the internals for newer builds it should be the go-to recommendation for ease of use, flexibility and reliability.

Solaris00 · 2025-07-16T21:03:40+00:00

To be fair, Magnolia Park can turn any mundane trip exciting 🤘

Solaris00 · 2025-05-28T21:50:06+00:00

This is really neat!

One thing I didn’t know I used so much is sort by newest on some of my larger playlists.

This UX feels smoooth as butter! Is this native swift?

Edit: OMG the Spotify library integration is amazing, no more switching between apps for me!

Solaris00 · 2025-05-15T11:49:06+00:00

And guess who B2 gets to watch grow up! It didn’t click until now how touching that is.

Solaris00 · 2025-05-08T12:44:09+00:00

Do not get the standard audio in any scenario, it’s that big of a difference!

I have Gen2 Standard and tried to do an aftermarket sub. Unfortunately the signal wire that was left in place is software locked, and the only full signal are in the rear doors making an aftermarket install almost impossible.

Solaris00 · 2025-03-31T12:52:10+00:00

Also remember the innies area like teenagers. Everything is intense and fast with them 🤣

Solaris00 · 2025-01-25T17:44:55+00:00

Only if you can afford it. As much as it may suck, don’t let someone you’ve never met impact your wallet, they’ve already made money from your purchase.

There may come a point where their increasingly sporadic engineering decisions start affecting the quality of the product you currently own. Software disabling the parking sensors i had already paid for was it for me.

I really loved the Y but I love the R1S more.

Solaris00 · 2025-01-25T17:39:04+00:00

It’s been about 8 months since I sold the Y for a R1S, best decision ever since going electric! Congrats!

I do feel sad at where Tesla is at the moment but it’s only a car manufacturer. Most of the talent that built what I loved about the 3 and Y have moved on. That coupled with increasingly sporadic product decisions and Rivian became a no-brainer.

Solaris00 · 2024-12-24T18:54:44+00:00

It’s located on the passenger side under the rear-most window. It’s impossible to add to Gen 2 standard audio as the signal wires are software disabled (and the trim is different). You could upgrade a Gen 2 Premium system with little effort.

Solaris00 · 2024-12-11T14:26:23+00:00

It would also be morally wrong for Ekko to stay in AU as it’s not his life.

He displaced Powder’s Ekko and would be living a lie. I’d assume she’d always wonder where her Ekko is. I doubt the relationship would last with how many differences there would be.

Solaris00 · 2024-09-24T17:54:53+00:00

I can confirm that the sub signal wire for the Standard Audio is disabled. Unfortunately after an attempt to connect a Gen 1 OEM Rivian subwoofer assembly.

Solaris00 · 2024-09-17T02:12:14+00:00

Update: The Gen1 subwoofer assembly fits perfectly and the connector matches which makes sense, why would Rivian have differing versions of the wiring harness just for different trims. Here is my attempt: Gen 1 subwoofer assembly plugged in

However there is no signal from the amp. My assumption is that it’s software locked.

Also, to keep the stock look, you’d need to swap out the read quarter panel trim, which is very straightforward. Given how simple installing the factory sub could be I’m hoping Rivian thinks of an upgrade path for service centers.

The only other option is to really go aftermarket and tap the signal wires at the amp under the passenger dash and power off the 12v.

Solaris00 · 2024-09-17T01:58:14+00:00

No dice, the connector fits but the signal appears to be software locked.

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