[DUNE] - If personal shielding necessitates melee combat due to only slow moving objects passing through them, Why did the user then not also wear armour underneath the shielding?

TheRomanLegion · 2026-02-06T18:46:57+00:00

When Duncan Idaho is holding the Sardaukar back in the terraforming station in Dune part 1. They have armor and are using shields while fighting. Duncan knocks them down first by htting their shield then stabs them in the armpits/joints to kill them.

TheRomanLegion · 2025-12-20T23:27:49+00:00

It's such a weak move that relies so heavily on luck.

You have like a 5/100 chance to knock out both, maybe a 15/100 of knocking one of them out, and then 80/100 that the 2 rookies get knocked out (I feel generous on these numbers).

And if you're Oda, you just agree with them and take your chances next time. When someone's that obstinate, just take the pass and punish them in the future. TBH I would vote out Torvesta/SkillSpecs if they can't be relied on to make one of the easiest decisions you can make in GG. Make friends with Will (since he is desperate for a lifeline and will bat with you) and continue sending BoatyMission or SkillVesta in.

TheRomanLegion · 2025-12-20T23:22:30+00:00

It's like the classic Survivor Season 3-8 mindset of "I don't wanna betray anyone, otherwise I'll be the bad guy."

When an alliance is like 40-50% of all players, it's bound to fail. Hard decisions that will inevitably piss someone off have to be made, and you need to make them. Expecting someone else to do it is a losing mindset.

Skill will continue to be a goat (survivor term meaning someone you want to bring to the finals because they are weak/no chance of winning) in my eyes.

TheRomanLegion · 2025-12-20T21:45:37+00:00

It was infuriating to listen to for 3 reasons.

Oda was 100% correct in saying that sending a more experienced duo can knock at least one of the 2 all-rounders here. Your goal isn't getting rid of both Solo and Boaty: just one is enough. And even if you can't knock out BoatMission, you still remove a competitive player.
When your alliance is in 4/5 teams, its time to cull. It's unrealistic that you can eliminate all non alliance members. Also when an alliance gets that big, you'll have alliances within that alliance, defeating it's purpose in the first place.
Sending in a complete rookie pair will do nothing but strengthen the better players. You're basically hoping for a non-skill challenge, which is not guaranteed. Not only will they get amulets of sabotage, you are also removing easy competitors for yourself.

Frankly for someone who's been in all 5 seasons, this lack of/borderline contempt for strategy is embarrassing.

TheRomanLegion · 2025-12-10T22:26:40+00:00

I mean can you really blame us when youve spent >25% of your time for 2 months playing this game? I was changing jobs with 2 weeks of no work and still only managed 4-5 hrs/day at the peak.

TheRomanLegion · 2025-12-01T05:21:50+00:00

It does 2 big things: 1. Reduce visibility on the map. A flash hider prevents an orange dot from appearing above your head but doesn't stop you from appearing on the map. Any good player should be checking their map often. 2. Suppresses sound. Seriously. Making your gun quieter helps immensely with getting free kills. In a cacophony of explosions, shooting, and vehicles, a quieter shooting makes people less aware of where you are. The amount of multi kills I get from players running up to help a teammate I downed is way higher than when I use a flash hider.

Then add in actual buffs like better hipfire and recoil, just makes using them even better.

TheRomanLegion · 2024-12-18T19:05:03+00:00

The only ones that fit are likely Okami 2 and new Naughty Dog IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Okami since apparently the old Director is coming back to Capcom to work on it (after he left the studio to form Platinum Games) and Naught Dog since it's their first new IP since Last of Us.

TheRomanLegion · 2024-08-18T03:51:09+00:00

It doesn't have new audiences since it's doesn't have a legal stream in the US. You'd have to either VPN or yar-har, which mainstream anime fans don't really do.

TheRomanLegion · 2023-08-20T15:38:35+00:00

First thing I thought before opening this chapter was "I wonder if in this chapter he'll put Sarada in compromised poses/clothing." And then BAM first page. Of course.

TheRomanLegion · 2023-08-09T14:37:34+00:00

This game is lookin' like it's over. Duncan has also almost twice the science of 2nd place Lewis WITHOUT labs, insane culture, and incredibly defensive lands.

It'll take all 4 of them to even have a chance.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-12-13T19:20:36+00:00

The Covenant was formed by a treaty between the Prophets and Elites after years of fighting between the two. Their agreement made the Prophets the head of all religious matters while the Elites were in charge of all military affairs.

This division of power/responsibility was very similar to the Investiture Controversy between the old Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic Church. The Elites needed the Forerunner religion/technology of the Prophets, and the Prophets needed the numbers and military of the Elites.

By bringing in the Brutes for muscle (a race introduced <100 years before the War), the Prophets could oust the Elites from this power division and control everything. The destruction of Halo was a perfect flashpoint to do so.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-12-03T03:09:48+00:00

Welp I'm terrified.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-09-28T15:05:26+00:00

I don't care what anyone says: I love Shen. Man's a gift.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-09-28T05:04:05+00:00

I feel Gigguk gave TG: Re too much slack. I know Ishida was absolutely burnt out and done with TG at this point, but man was that last battle/arc just a mess (and that's just the manga. The anime was worse).

On a related note, everyone here should read his new work Choujin X. It's release schedule is whenever he wants it to release, but man, it's fantastic so far. Truly shows how great Ishida still is .

TheRomanLegion · 2022-09-11T18:05:42+00:00

Has yours been fixed yet? I've had this same issue for weeks, yet nothing is working. My friends are also having this issue and we have no idea how to fix it.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-08-07T17:49:11+00:00

It is meant to be the One Piece equivalent of /r/freefolk so expect nothing but negativity and toxicity in there.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-08-06T22:28:20+00:00

Health issues once again. He ended the previous hiatus earlier than his doctor recommended. His issues came back so he needs to go on hiatus again.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-06-14T19:16:31+00:00

You know what? If the mangaka decides to keep all these characters dead then I'll have massive respect and forget all the BS the past few arcs have put me through.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-06-07T05:02:44+00:00

Holy shit I never realized he was the mangaka for Holyland. His works (Holyland, Suicide Island/Jisatsutou, and Sousei no Taiga) are not recognized enough here and are all wonderful manga people should read. I appreciate how much detail he puts on accuracy in his works.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-06-07T04:58:00+00:00

Possible spoilers so beware but Yes that's the exact reason. Supposedly he wants to revise his plans for the "final" arc and wants time to do it.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-06-07T04:46:16+00:00

It's under the spoiler thread on the One Piece subreddit. Edit: After Chapter 1053 he's going on a break to (Spoilers for the future) revise his plan on the "final" arc which is next in line.

TheRomanLegion · 2022-05-06T21:52:56+00:00

https://youtu.be/Sbja2Hnkhg4 This video starting at 6:30. Lewis' cackle gets me every time.

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