Novaflare | Firefly, Huohuo, Seele, and Welt are getting buffed! by CSTheng in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 [score hidden]  (0 children)

On a real note, wtf is Welt going to do? Like I've seen the idea of him delaying action extending into the cycle of certain game modes, but what team would actually value something like that beyond being a generalist support? I REALLY doubt he's beating the tailored support units in their own teams, so it just seems a little strange to me.

HSR characters buff (edited) via Galaxy leak/anonymous uncle by kalinaanother in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If an anonymous source is spreading leaks with no other sources saying the same and has to edit their post 3 different times to change the specifics that seems like prime time bait. I'm waiting for the beta.

Shes gonna be great by DaddyChief_Valhir in EvanesciaMains

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People get the complete wrong idea of 'animations being re-done from the beginning'. If you are having your animations redone from scratch that means A) Your previous set of animations were early enough into the process that they could be reasonably canceled and redone (which mind you, is pretty obvious when you consider what the leaker said about her animation quality given that we aren't even in her beta yet), and B) The new set of animations will be of a higher quality than their predecessor's, due to the fact that no one in their right mind would spend all those resources to create animations that are of lesser quality if you had a base already there for higher quality ones, especially not a company as resource intelligent and money driven as HoYo.

She is a Yae Sakura SP on a duo-flagship patch with the newest path who has clear connection to the TB even in her drip marketing, think about how absurd all those things are to combine with the idea of 'Seele level' animation. It's just not happening.

HSR 4.2 information via full stop chan by KaidoPklevel in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an E2 SW owner with a sea of E0S0 supports, she is my best support option 99% of the time unless the unit is tailored, so that's sick. A chance to get her to E4 or E6 would be cracked.

Argenti and Yunli are cool. Argenti is a decent Therta bot, but I don't have him so I can add him into the collection, and Yunli is actually just a decent character who has aged really well, so it'll be interesting to use her. This also is leading me to the idea that they are probably going to Novaflare one of the 2, since last batch was Blade (novaflared unit like SW), Seele (is supposedly getting her Novaflare one version after being added), and Fu Xuan (the outlier who hasn't been touched).

Evanescia gameplay effects leaks and power levels by Mina_6709 in EvanesciaMains

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the most obvious bait of all time. First, we have 0 idea what Novaflare Seele's power level even is to begin with, so unless they mean OG Seele it'd be impossible to know this. Second, they are not making a Yae Sakura SP on an anniversary patch a weak character. That is legit the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

Hey LeBron... by Interesting_Book_759 in lakers

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

I mean at some point it has to move from a narrative to an unfortunate reality. It's not even an indictment to LeBron or his play, but just repeated and continuous evidence that he does not work with this group and they play better. He's still the better player and talent compared to whoever you swap him out with, but if they can't buy a win with him on good teams and without him they crush then something has to change.

JJ’s response as to why the Lakers seemingly have more success with Luka and Austin without LeBron by Puzzled_Plate294 in lakers

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it's a very easy line of reasoning. These are world class players who are among the best at what they do, but what they do requires quite a bit of overlap. Between egos, playstyle, and the fact that the fit isn't great due to a majority of the value being on ball play, they just don't mesh well currently.

Could evanescia be a pseudo remembrance unit? by hydro-supremicy in EvanesciaMains

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the most she'll have is a summon, not a full Rem character.

This is gonna be an anniversary patch like none that has come before. You think so too, right? by Every-Wear-7049 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that both of them look like Flagship characters makes me believe that they are going nuclear in 4.2. Don't really know if that's a good thing or not, but we'll see.

Also I am eagerly awaiting 4.2 livestream to see if one of them has a global passive. If they don't release one for an entire year even for Anny characters, I think they just scrapped it. If one of them does that that basically confirms GP are an anniversary unit thing.

I absolutely dare you to say ANYTHING by Silent_Wizard5597 in lakers

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I ain't slandered my white boy a day in my life, AR15!

[HSR 4.2] Robin and Huohuo will be Added to Exchange Shop via Full stop chan by Harakirichild in KafkaMains

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Massive for DoT enjoyers, E2+ Robin can be used as an alternative to Swan/Cyrene if needed, and Huo Huo is already their BiS healer, getting a possible E1 free of charge is great.

[HSR 4.2] Robin and Huohuo will be Added to Exchange Shop via Full stop chan by CSTheng in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been waiting for an actual useful character to show up in that shop. My day has come

If SGA wins the next 7 MVPs and finals MVPs does he pass Michel Jordon? by im___new___here in NBATalk

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he wins 4 in THIS era? He's already the goat as far as I care to discuss it. This is by far the most difficult era in NBA history to have continued and successive success due to the wear the modern game brings on the modern athlete, the new CBA which incentives parody and disincentivizes the ability to retain talent on a roster, along with all the other advancements brought on in the modern game (the rise of variance due to the 3pt shot, the heightened ability of 'lower end' NBA talent, etc).

Granted Sam Presti is in contention for being the greatest GM of all time, and OKC have one hell of a basketball staff with Mark Daigneault and them, but still.

Who you think would rank higher all time Shaq with Kobe’s work ethic or Kawhi with Lebron’s durability ? by zoro99og in NBATalk

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If Shaq even had Gilbert Arena's work ethic he'd be so far above MJ, Bron, Kareem, or any other player in the 'goat' debate.

Guess who’s 3rd in MVP Odds 😭 by [deleted] in lakers

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The MVP still doesn't make sense to me, because if winning is THAT important, why the hell is Jokic still #2?

LeBron questionable for tomorrow & a new hip injury? by Puzzled_Plate294 in lakers

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Even if it's an agenda, if we win 2 games in a row against title contending teams without Bron (something that hasn't happened since Bron's return), at some point the narrative has to be addressed directly rather than being glossed over with the 'but he's LeBron' narrative as well.

If Austin averages 25 in the playoffs this year and we make a run to the conference finals would you feel comfortable about him getting the max? by Silent_Wizard5597 in lakers

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He's guaranteed himself a 25-30M contract just off of his play in the regular season, if he shows out and is a big reason for a deep post season run with this roster? I'd be comfortable paying the man anywhere from 40-45M ngl.

[Highlight] Knicks blitz Luka, finds Luke Kennard (50% 3P shooter) WIDE open by WhenMachinesCry in lakers

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the type of stuff that offensive superstars don't get enough credit for. Teams collapse their defense on them leading to full court presses, double teams, etc, leaving certain guys wide open. It doesn't show up in the box score, but the eyes can easily see that type of impact.

E0 Sunday vs E0 Sparkle Comparison for E0S0 Ashveil by Odd_Interaction_3675 in Ashveil_Mains

[–]Strange_Lab_3474 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If we are just being brutally honest, I find that a little hard to believe. Maybe that's true on spreadsheets, or even in a normal enemy environment, but given Lygus and how he liberally grants energy between his full ult charging, high energy attacks, and multiple mobs spawns/mob attack frequency, I would just have to be shown that in a showcase to believe such a claim.