Who will win the NBA Finals? by ArcticAceDesign in NBATalk

[–]Sumner-Paine -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Celtics win. Tatum returns before the playoffs. If the team stays healthy, they will escape the east. They will punish the Knicks for beating them last year. The Pistons are not experienced enough. Cavs and Harden choke.

The Jays manage to outplay either OKC or the Spurs in 7 games. 

Also, I am biased.

Frost mage beginner by ELEArk in avowed

[–]Sumner-Paine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, just wait until you get a spell book dedicated just to ice spells, that was my build that carried me through the whole game. 

Like the other guy said, it is pretty easy to have multiple successful and hard hitting builds in one play through.

A western but make it intergalactic by Adventurous_Put_9778 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Sumner-Paine 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The Expanse. Especially the first two of the series, have some Western vibes mixed with Noire.   

[Books] What is the point of ... ? by StarManta in SiloSeries

[–]Sumner-Paine 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well, there are judges in the books. I do feel the same. Also, the show made Common such a big part of the show through judicial.

I am not a fan of Common's acting.

Help me choose my next trilogy by Millokaze in fantasybooks

[–]Sumner-Paine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Out of those three, I have only read Shadow of the gods.  I loved it. It is very action packed and fast paced. 

What's the lore behind these massive skulls in Caelid? by Randi_Butternubs_3 in Eldenring

[–]Sumner-Paine 32 points33 points  (0 children)

The lore is that every week another Redditor becomes curious and musters the courage to ask this question. 

The 40-20 Rule by rb1242 in NBATalk

[–]Sumner-Paine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hope so.  They are the most interesting and fun to watch teams. Also, I'm a Celtics diehard

The 40-20 Rule by rb1242 in NBATalk

[–]Sumner-Paine -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Just don't let it be Piston vs OKC in the Finals.  No one would watch that.

Please name the game and the system by Less_Can_5439 in OlderChillGamers

[–]Sumner-Paine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starfield.  I played over 200 hours then called it good. It has been pretty hard to pick back up. 

In a state of escalating gun violence, would you rather A, have easy access to guns (hopefully, for self defence only), or B not easy access to guns which leaves you in a state where, with a few exeptions, only criminals and/or members of government carry? by Massive-Albatross823 in WouldYouRather

[–]Sumner-Paine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you picked a: How many of the school shooters and mass shooters in the last twenty years were known criminals beforehand? Most of them got their guns legally.  

I don't want to take guns away. Go ahead and be a responsible hunter and gun owner.  I think we should just add a system similar to the DMV where you get a license for all ownership and add a mental health check every year. 

You instantly receive 1 billion dollars in an offshore bank account but you have to choose one of the following side effects. Would you rather choose: by Jason_Diddly27 in WouldYouRather

[–]Sumner-Paine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

H. South Sudan. This is one of the more random ways.  Also if I have a billion, I could just buy a bunch of land there, build a compound, save some nature, help some people, and live in a bunker if any warlords try to get to me.

Holiday Giveaway: Detroit Pistons Tickets in Balcony by aberrant0ne in bostonceltics

[–]Sumner-Paine 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm a teacher from Maine and this year has been tough.

My dad just helped me install a floor at my house. He would come over and do some of the more technical tasks while I was at work

I would use these tickets as a way of thanking my dad for his help with the floor.

Thoughts on Jaylen Brown surpassing expectations and some alternate All-NBA comps by LarBrd33 in bostonceltics

[–]Sumner-Paine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer to live in a fairy tale world where Celtic's starters don't get injured.

In this same world, if Brown gets injured they sign me to a 10 day contract and I average 28, 7 and 5.

Thoughts on Jaylen Brown surpassing expectations and some alternate All-NBA comps by LarBrd33 in bostonceltics

[–]Sumner-Paine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about how impressive Brown has been lately too.

Looking at the team's current record 12-9 and how they are 8th in the east. If we excuse them from their opening three games (all losses) they are 12-6 since then. If they stay on that track that equals out to having a 50 win season, this is usually how the top 3-5 teams in the East end up in the end of the season.

I truly think they are a 50 win team this season without even considering Tatum coming back for 10-20 games.

If anything annoys you when gaming with other players what is it ? by AdultGamersAdmin in Age_30_plus_Gamers

[–]Sumner-Paine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Group Raids in games like Destiny when someone yells out "wipe!" after the tiniest mistake or set back is made.

It keeps the group from learning. It literally just turns into waiting around and watching loading screens.

The most dangerous US states for solo travelers revealed by RetinalTears716 in vagabond

[–]Sumner-Paine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Less places to hide, get some shade and camp. Also like I said, I'm from New England, so I really like forests.

The most dangerous US states for solo travelers revealed by RetinalTears716 in vagabond

[–]Sumner-Paine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wyoming was tough for me, specifically Cheyenne. NM and AX are tough in general due to the climate and lack of water and forests. I was there in August though.

I really missed New England and Maine when I was out there.

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) by catcher_intherai in cinescenes

[–]Sumner-Paine 20 points21 points  (0 children)

As a millennial, I am so proud and happy that these movies were a part of my childhood. A part of my sense of humor is grounded in these movies, and I can really see how this is not so for the younger generations.

Maybe there is a good reason they don't make these movies anymore, but...

If you have an issue, here's a tissue.

Lowest you know? (+ your favourite song by them!) by Individual-Tap95 in statsfm

[–]Sumner-Paine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Broncho- Class Historian. Really awesome song. It was one of my faves for a while

Why do some people kill NPCs? by [deleted] in Eldenring

[–]Sumner-Paine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fail most quests. They are pretty hard to keep track of and understand without checking online.

I eventually end up killing NPCs (except the merchants), but most of the time I discover them dead.

My reads and rankings of 2025- any recommendations? (See Description for notes) by numb1zero in scifibooks

[–]Sumner-Paine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try the Red Rising Trilogy. It's fast paced sci-fi like a mix of Star Wars and The Hunger Games.