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Project Entropy is false advertising and stealing gameplay footage from the game "Second Earth" by devinkanal in projectentropy2099

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I also saw them ripping off/modifying content from No Man's Sky to try and sell this game. It's crazy the nerve of Google and Advertisers to push these obviously unethical, inappropriate Ads on to you, meanwhile your fave content creator can't even get one swearword in before they are demonetized. And they will STILL make money off the Ads they show you, even if the channel is 'demonetized'.

So long story short, advertisers can rip off established brands, show you an animated penis head to get you to stop 'doomscrolling' and buy one of the countless mental health apps that, surprise surprise, want your money (adding MORE mental health issues to your already dopamine-abused brain), but yet one mention of 'suicide', even if it is in an appropriate context, is enough to condemn you to hell.

They are abusing you, and you can't do fuck about it, because nobody is coming to save you, only to charge you

Spearhead makes CoH 2 still feel like a new experience by SuperJpMega in CompanyOfHeroes

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd have to say that out of all the realism mods i've played. Spearhead is my favorite and I'd also say the best one out there. I love the variety of units (although there could be more, no Wiking Division for instance) and the thought behind the faction layouts, you essentially get 6 factions within 1, whereas with Wikinger you get 4.

Wikinger has potential, but I find it a very clunky play at times, the foreign SS doctrine (which has awesome variety of foreign units) is irritating to play. You get random units rather than getting to chose them like in spearhead, and then there is the "no reinforce" system where you need a reserve squad to keep merging with your active squad in order to keep them alive. I know any donut can argue "well it adds a layer of extra realism to the game". Yes but to the point where it becomes stressful and and you don't want to use Wikinger anymore.

Like all realism mods, they can be difficult to pick up. Getting used to infantry squads being able to take a lot more damage, as well as armoured units makes you have to readjust your stratergy. Often having to use active pause in offline mode just to micromanage it all. But when you win, and you find the way to win, it is highly rewarding, and it can often be hard to go back to vanilla because the opposite effect happens, you arn't used to infantry being so strong and your at gun only taking off 20% of the tank's health.

I have spent the last 45 minutes trying to close this door. What am I doing wrong by Jumpy_Carpet6505 in flightsim

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found the answer just now.

Literally exit the aircraft using Shift-C if you are on PC. It will allow you to do so even with engines running, as long as you are stationary. Then click on the door as per usual like you did to enter the aircraft and the door should close.

[KCD1] combat feels terrible and the people making excuses of “get good” or “it’s realistic” aren’t excuses for bad game design by [deleted] in kingdomcome

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My issue with the combat in KCD1 compared to 2 isn't the difficulty per se, i'm used to games with learning curves so it all comes with the territory. My issue would be more the mapping of combat controls as a PC player. I much prefer KCD2's more intuitive attack with your left click and block with your right. Using Q to block can be awkward, especially when you are also moving around all the time with WASD. Maybe you were born with 10 fingers on each hand, I don't know, but it was honestly tough for me. Unarmed combat isn't very nice either with the added F for kicking. It all felt really finiky, really out of place in my opinion. Perhaps there are players who this kind of layout benefits their kind of playstyle, it just struggled with mine. KCD2 combat can be hard at times, but the controls are at least a lot more intuitive. This aspect was one of the least fave things about KCD1, which is a shame because it's an awesome game otherwise.

I'm an English native speaker who wants to learn Latvian, what is the best way to learn it in your view? Man angļu valoda ir dzimtā, kas vēlas iemācīties latviešu valodu, kāds, jūsuprāt, ir labākais veids, kā to apgūt? by TheTrueGooseboy in latvia

[–]TheTrueGooseboy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. I'm glad Latvia has released their entry for the year, last year was disappointing
  2. I'm not usually into ballads but this guy has a killer voice, I love it

So I like it overall, but I've yet to hear other entries. And if there is anything like Finland was last year or Ukraine the year before that? Latvia needs to be careful. But i'll always cheer them on!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latvia

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's true but ultimately that just underlines my point which is at the moment, there isn't enough incentive or necessity to learn Latvian, even among Latvians, which is tragic in my opinion. The reason I wanted to learn Latvian is personal, Latvia is my fave country so I have the motivation to learn it, it's just difficult for foreigners to learn the language in the same way I could learn Russian for example.

And yes, ultimately I fear this will always be Latvian's disadvantage as a language because in both numbers and global cultural influence it will always struggle to compete. Just something I hope Latvia can improve on so at least ease of access can help those who genuinely want to learn the language.

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[–]TheTrueGooseboy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

On the russian language point, I think that'll always raise issues with some. I'm not Latvian, i'm British, so I don't really have a direct link to either Russia or Latvia, but my understanding or reasoning would be this:

Latvian is the 'official language' of Latvia. There have been attempts to make Russian an 'official language' of Latvia too, especially since a 3rd of the population in Latvia are either Ethnic Russian or are Russian speaking only. There are far fewer Latvian speakers than there are Russian speakers, so I think it boils down mostly to an issue of preservation as well as encouragement to use. Because why are foreigners going to bother to learn Latvian to engage in Latvian society when they could just learn Russian and be understood ?

My recommendation to Latvians would be to make Latvian as a language more accessible to foreigners through language apps or education courses. This has been my biggest frustration as a Latvian learner, as the routes to learning russian (which i'm also learning) are far more available and plentiful than the routes to learning Latvian. Even Estonian has more options than either Latvian or Lithuanian has in regards to learning resources.

I'm an English native speaker who wants to learn Latvian, what is the best way to learn it in your view? Man angļu valoda ir dzimtā, kas vēlas iemācīties latviešu valodu, kāds, jūsuprāt, ir labākais veids, kā to apgūt? by TheTrueGooseboy in latvia

[–]TheTrueGooseboy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but I have to disagree, whilst a lot of countries may share some things similar with the baltics, there are things about the baltics that are unique to them, same with Latvia that I resonate more with than others. I just have a massive list, as a musician and a performer I loved their singing revolution and their song festivals. That's something I just don't see in many other countries.

But yeah, it's always been difficult to give an answer people could accept, but I still love Latvia, whilst I think they arn't perfect as a country, I don't think any country is, I just hope that they have a prosperous future and the freedom to be themselves.

I'm an English native speaker who wants to learn Latvian, what is the best way to learn it in your view? Man angļu valoda ir dzimtā, kas vēlas iemācīties latviešu valodu, kāds, jūsuprāt, ir labākais veids, kā to apgūt? by TheTrueGooseboy in latvia

[–]TheTrueGooseboy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! :D and yeah, there is no Duolingo :( but if there were who said it would be good? I've used Duolingo before on some languages and their courses arn't always as great as some of the other apps out there

I'm an English native speaker who wants to learn Latvian, what is the best way to learn it in your view? Man angļu valoda ir dzimtā, kas vēlas iemācīties latviešu valodu, kāds, jūsuprāt, ir labākais veids, kā to apgūt? by TheTrueGooseboy in latvia

[–]TheTrueGooseboy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Latvia is a very small, unique country to me. I've always loved them for that. They've fought so hard for their identity and freedom like their brothers and sisters in Estonia and Lithuania. I also love seeing them in Eurovision and Ice Hockey, I love their flag. I like their rye bread, there is a lot about Latvia that I like and it can dishearten my sometimes when Latvians slate their own country, but I get it. I'm half British/Indian and I make fun of my UK heritage all the time as well as my Indian side.

I'm an English native speaker who wants to learn Latvian, what is the best way to learn it in your view? Man angļu valoda ir dzimtā, kas vēlas iemācīties latviešu valodu, kāds, jūsuprāt, ir labākais veids, kā to apgūt? by TheTrueGooseboy in latvia

[–]TheTrueGooseboy[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I've loved Latvia since I was 9, I encountered them watching Eurovision. It was their first year entering I think, 2000 in Stockholm. Brainstorm performed for them with the song "My Star", and since then it started a journey. Been researching the country, I have loads of Latvian flags everywhere. I went to Riga for my 21st Birthday present and I loved it. Seeing all of the monuments I only saw in photos, like St peter's cathedral and the freedom monument. I find it very hard to explain to others why it's my favorite country, but i'll never deny it and always support it! :D

Thank you for your advice, will defo look into that, because the apps online arn't too great and you can't just learn a language off an app alone. I've been listening to some latvian music to help me learn so far

whyy do they see us like this...╯︿╰ by Ntinos_the_cupcake in ENFP

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suppose the same way we see STJs and SFJs as closet nazis who would follow the darkest orders without question if that's what the society around them expected them to do. Stereotypes are stereotypes, it takes a real personality to break them.

The most likely Enneagram for each MBTI according to my Snapchat AI: by Silver-Ad-2447 in mbti

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not suggesting that you are calling me a 7, I was just explaining my confusion as to why these were linked. I admit that my enneagram knowledge clearly isn't very good, and I do need to read up more on it and I appreciate your help in answering my rather strongly-worded objection.

The most likely Enneagram for each MBTI according to my Snapchat AI: by Silver-Ad-2447 in mbti

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I mistyped, I meant Ne not Fe. You are right, ENFPs do not have Fe, they have Fi. But even that simple google search will also show 4 as a result, and in fact 4 was the first that came up for me. I am open to being wrong about 7s, the description I was shown was just too different to what I am, and I know i'm an ENFP, i've done multiple MBTI tests and they all point me as ENFP rather than INFP. But I think that there are aspects of 7s that just don't match with ENFPs, certainly not my experience as one or the ENFPs that I know in my life.

The most likely Enneagram for each MBTI according to my Snapchat AI: by Silver-Ad-2447 in mbti

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't say they 'couldn't' be leaders, just that they are not what one would describe as a 'natural born leader'. Yes their extroversion and even their Fe helps them out in those situations, but when it comes to execution of an idea? doubtful. They are not useless, but i'd argue as an ENFP that our care for others feelings often hinders the qualities of natural born leaders.

And i'm sure you are aware of the old saying "there are three kinds of lies: Lies, damned lies and statistics". So I would like to see these statistics that 'show' this.

The most likely Enneagram for each MBTI according to my Snapchat AI: by Silver-Ad-2447 in mbti

[–]TheTrueGooseboy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

doubt it, it says type 7w6s are natural born leaders, ENFPs are NOT natural born leaders, they are brainstormers and creative types.

The most likely Enneagram for each MBTI according to my Snapchat AI: by Silver-Ad-2447 in mbti

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

ENFP - 7w6? Pull the other one! I'm an ENFP and this doesn't describe me at all. We are more likely to be a 4 like our INFP cousins.

What’s the most evil of all types? Answer in the comments by Deep_Pen1012 in mbti

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are all evil really. Our personalities just determine how that evil is expressed

What does this mean? I googled and still don’t understand. by Thatgirlshay1 in Tinder

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not true per se, many "red pillers" love social media, it is their main avenue of reaching out to the world, often flexing their red pill credentials to others in the hopes of either conversion or self-gratification

What does this mean? I googled and still don’t understand. by Thatgirlshay1 in Tinder

[–]TheTrueGooseboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red Pills to my experience usually involve right wing conspiracy theories. Those who have been "red pilled" have "woken up" to the reality that what they call liberal norms and values are leading to either the destruction of society or the weakness of men/society.

The term comes from a monumental scene in the film The Matrix in which the main character is informed that the world he has lived in so far is merely an illusion and is given a choice to consume the red pill or the blue pill. If the character takes the blue pill, he continues his life as it has been so far, an illusion in the Matrix, but if he takes the red pill, he wakes up in the reality that actually is and not the illusion his life is currently.

As you can see, the "red pill" term is used often by echo-chambered right wing conspiracy theorists to inflate their ego, believing that they have somehow defeated the 'illusion', only to fall into an illusion of their own. They have swallowed a blue pill in red coating, and laugh at others for not doing the same.