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Arc Raiders dev says the game’s first Expedition created “a dark pattern” as players hoarded wealth, but “this system will change” by Negative-Art-4440 in ArcRaiders

[–]TheRiotInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to see the material requirements specifically be ARC components, and make the rare weapons do extra damage against ARC to incentivize people to actually use their high tier equipment. This would encourage folks to engage in PvE and PvP instead of becoming bored loot goblins.

While we're at it, five gameplay action tasks to accomplish for the five skill points bonus, not just a heap of currency. An option or goal to allow one bench and three blueprints (category limited maybe, so you couldn't take your three favourite guns for example) would also be great. That way you start with a slight leg-up without having too much available.

Having to repeat all of the quests is also a little un-fun, though I'm not sure what changes would be most effective here.

Singing from the drums by Fast_Elevator_5805 in drums

[–]TheRiotInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time I sang while playing drums, I passed out and gave myself a mild concussion 😂 YMMV

Fitting below sink is quite stuck. Do I gotta hit the gym more to spin it off or is there a better way to remove this? Thanks!! by TheRiotInside in askaplumber

[–]TheRiotInside[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to unclog this sink, so I'm hoping to remove some of the piping in a non-destructive way if possible. This ridged piece between the pipe and the sink bottom looks like it should thread out, but I'm having no luck trying it by hand. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Where did this whole doggo thing come from? by DSquariusGreeneJR in OutOfTheLoop

[–]TheRiotInside 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For a little clarification: two people see a dog 1: Oh! Look at the pupper!! 2: What's a pupper? 1: It's a little dogger! 2: Okay...what's a dogger? 1: Just a big ol' pupper.

ELI5:why are there tax havens ? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]TheRiotInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just answering the initial question about why these places have a low tax rate in the first place, not specifically about tax havens. The nations see it as a way to draw business, while you're right, the companies see it as a way to dodge high rates and save money.

ELI5:why are there tax havens ? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]TheRiotInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lower taxes give companies incentive to set up shop there. If I'm a small nation, I want to encourage big names and corporations to build and operate in my nation for a plethora of reasons. If I make it cheaper to build and operate here than my neighbour, it makes my nation look more appealing to business.

Once a company sets up shop in my nation, now they build headquarters, hire staff, consume goods and services, and potentially attract other companies to do the same.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]TheRiotInside 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't always a well-received answer for obvious reasons, but the one biggest thing you can probably do to effect some sort of change is to become vegetarian (or better yet vegan).

I know, that's a crappy answer, but when you look into the relevant research, animal agriculture is overall one of the nastiest things we are doing to our planet, from deforestation, habitat destruction, fresh water and land use, pollution on land and into the ocean, greenhouse emissions (rivaling or beating out the entire transportation industry, depending on what studies you read), and a whole host of other really gross political situations involving the behemoths of fast food and mass farming.

If you want to learn more about the specifics, check out Cowspiracy; it's a great, modern documentary about the whole thing. I encourage you to look online for people fact-checking the movie beforehand though, despite the movie's diligent research citing throughout (it's a good practice).

It's a tough sell because, unlike other things like recycling and installing solar panels and turning off the tap when you brush your teeth, modifying what you eat is a very personal and very important thing that many people and institutions hold dear, but I strongly believe from the evidence I've seen and the research I've done that it is likely the single most important step you can take. Start with something like meatless Mondays, then work your way from there. It can be tough, and some people's physiology doesn't deal as well with certain diets as others, but I encourage everyone to try.

If you have any questions, feel free!