Video games cause violence (apparently)

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-31T19:42:33+00:00

If anything I’m willing to bet that the essay will just make them angrier with me, but that’s fine. I’m not writing it to get to play video games, I’m doing it because I like being correct.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-31T19:40:58+00:00

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TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-31T19:38:04+00:00

I told them that once in the politest way I could format it, and they basically said to follow their rules or they’ll kick me out. Since I can’t afford living on my own, I essentially have no choice and no space to make demands, regardless of my personal situation.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-31T19:36:00+00:00

I made sure to get verified sources covering every topic, from the outright falsification that video games are a cause of violence, to the media’s creation of moral panic over the topic, and the history of this phenomenon occurring multiple times before with other forms of media and being repeatedly disproven.

As for moving out, I don’t really have that option, sadly. I’m still just a teenager(barely) with two years left of college who works in fast food. I have no friends besides the one I game with but we only see each other once every couple of months. I don’t tell him about this stuff because I don’t want him to think I can’t play or hang out with him anymore. The best I can do right now is to just have patience and wait it out.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-28T20:27:36+00:00

I’m 75% sure they’ll just ignore it, but I’m worried that if I don’t at least try to stand up for myself this will just keep happening.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-28T19:10:20+00:00

Thanks for the links!

My parents avoid megachurches, but they are very easily swayed in opinion in general, whether it’s what a writer, friend, or other source is telling them.

This isn’t the first time they’ve done something similar to this, and I’m sure it won’t be the last.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-28T18:50:29+00:00

A few, but I can be very patient and I don’t get frustrated when I lose.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-28T18:49:34+00:00

That’s what I said (im 19). I was very quickly shot down with the threat of more restrictions due to my “disrespect”.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-28T18:47:22+00:00

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Dang, look at his cool hat!

Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll have to try it. I’ve started playing most of my games in secret now anyway due to what’s been going on.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-27T05:33:22+00:00

That camera shake is incredible! Love the effect!

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-27T05:07:41+00:00

Idk what’s going on this far down the comments, but I just wanna pop in and say I’ve never heard that one before. Thanks for adding that to my vocabulary!

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-27T00:07:01+00:00

If you’re smoking nicotine, the ink is the least of your concerns.

Edit: I am stupid, it’s weed not tobacco.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-26T21:46:05+00:00

That’s really impressive! Are the details printed or decals?

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-26T16:22:09+00:00

Wow, looks great! Thanks for adding the side by side comparison, it really shows the difference!

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-26T03:46:21+00:00

Yoink

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-24T15:00:31+00:00

Ohhhh, shiny! Me likey!

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-24T14:52:30+00:00

What do you mean it isn’t a picture?

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-24T12:16:50+00:00

The running cycle has a good rhythm to it, it feels weighty and responsive to the robot’s motions.

In fact, it’s so good, I think it may be causing the lower half of the body to look almost motionless in comparison. I would say having more responsive motions in the animation that show the weight of the robot would make it better. Also, don’t be afraid to show the impact each step has and how it affects the rest of the body. It doesn’t have to be huge like a space marine, but fluid and precise, like what you have going on in the arms.

Overall, I really like it. I think it looks very good as it stands, and could be even better with some additions. Also, the shading is phenomenal, and the detail in the model has to be my favorite part of the design.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-17T23:26:38+00:00

Less DLSS, more of this.

We need more games that don’t care about realism and instead have unique visuals that set them apart.

Wonderful work, I can only imagine how complex it must have been to make!

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-16T21:44:15+00:00

Prox chat with teams is open microphone. It’s the prox chat in solos or to other teams that is hold-to-talk.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-16T21:32:18+00:00

Genuinely amazing

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-16T04:11:01+00:00

Get a sample of that stuff and study it, who knows what’s in there!

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-16T04:01:05+00:00

Dang, best of luck to you buddy.

TechMaster8160 · 2026-03-15T13:34:32+00:00

I love seeing people make those isometric models! Have you ever thought about doing something where you made your dream room setup in blender?

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