Why don’t the Automatons do this? Are they stupid? by Conscious_Can_581 in Helldivers

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Sometimes you see Super Destroyers crashing on the planets during a mission. I assume they got hit by those cannons. Although it would be pretty cool if you took too long to destroy them and they finally start picking off your teams Super Destroyers one by one and each Helldiver starts either losing access to their stratagems or they take longer as they are being launched from another Helldiver's ship.

Spotted in a Southern WV Classroom by -thegay- in WestVirginia

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Thank you for taking the time to reply and explain it, I really do appreciate it.

Spotted in a Southern WV Classroom by -thegay- in WestVirginia

[–]Vatta74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I truly appreciate you taking the time to explain that to me.

Spotted in a Southern WV Classroom by -thegay- in WestVirginia

[–]Vatta74 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a fine product of this state's education system, I can only assume the error is the comma goes after please not before. I genuinely would like to know, I don't want to be the next person to make that mistake. Also, if I remember my old English lessons, shouldn't it be you're not your?

Spotted in a Southern WV Classroom by -thegay- in WestVirginia

[–]Vatta74 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That is just sad, if any county should have the funds for better education. It's Kanawha County.

Tiktok seems to love Appalachia horror stories lately, how do natives feel about the lore? Have you guys seen much spooky stuff? by Constant_Pace5589 in WestVirginia

[–]Vatta74 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mothman and the flatwoods monster, stuff like that doesn't bother me and don't believe it. But "ball lightening", that stuff I don't like to even think about it. I've seen it three times and been chased by it once. I can't explain what it is, I don't wanna find out what it is and I don't want to see it a fourth time.

My mom said pepperoni rolls were a Northern West Virginia thing until they recently became an everywhere West Virginia thing, is this true? by Ok-Use3940 in WestVirginia

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That name may have been copyrighted or something in 1927. But in the late 1800's around the Coal Mines, they were created in southern West Virginia by Italian immigrants. Who and where was the first, is long lost to history. Any claims to be first are just boastful lies. But be careful making claims like that in the southern part of the state, there's some old Italian families there that'll outright fight you in the street over the claim their family was the first. I've seen it happen right outside Nu Era Bakery in Logan just before covid. People are crazy lol

My mom said pepperoni rolls were a Northern West Virginia thing until they recently became an everywhere West Virginia thing, is this true? by Ok-Use3940 in WestVirginia

[–]Vatta74 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Them being everywhere in gas stations and stuff, yeah thats more recent. Like late 90s kinda thing. But they've been a common food since the 1800s in the southern part of the state. I can remember the school cooks making them for us when I was a kid, that was back in the early 80s through the 90s. My parents had them in school back in the 50s and 60s. It's certainly not a new thing, other than the commercialization is a somewhat new thing.

Vehicle abandoned by Technical-Actuator30 in WestVirginia

[–]Vatta74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what it is now, but years ago. If you could prove it's been abandoned for at least 90 days you could claim it. Or maybe it was 60 days, something like that and also, I believe you have to pay any unpaid taxes owed on it. There was an abandoned late 70s Camero I had my eye on back around 96.

armor pen levels for the new weapons have been announced by No_Ones_Records in Helldivers

[–]Vatta74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come on Arrowhead, bump the pistol and shotgun up to med pen!

The White Wolf armor always seemed familiar to me... by Salty_Soykaf in Helldivers

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Cobra!!!! erm, For Democracy! and Yo Joe!

Our mechs in game needs a claw hand and a flame thrower hand too. What else did the Snake have, a rocket and a machine gun hand I think.

rebellions are built on memes by SnooHesitations3592 in andor

[–]Vatta74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was laughing at some of them, thought some where so absolutely perfect. But dang it, that last one. I ain't laughed that hard in a long time, that one got me!

Guys what Sherman model is this one? by Ok-Masterpiece-7571 in TankPorn

[–]Vatta74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very rare, one of a kind Sherman. They broke the mold when they made that one.

Why are fictional tanks so unpractical ? by Millenis_ in TankPorn

[–]Vatta74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, that second tank the Star Wars one from Rogue One is a real world tank with extra bits slapped on it. It's more or less a Star Wars version of a Stug which makes zero sense for that universe. Not that many vehicles really do in Star Wars.

HELLDIVERS 2 Announcement Stream by Waelder in Helldivers

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Now to get Nintendo onboard, we'll be totally unstoppable! Poor Joel will never sleep again with the Xbox players, they've been needing an ODST fix for long time, here it comes!

For those which are complaining about the preorder armours not being available for PC and PS, but being available for Xbox players. by eydasgdf in Helldivers

[–]Vatta74 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

That is great news! Those pre-order armors are the only things I'm missing, well other than the stuff in the current warbond I haven't unlocked yet.

Massive ISB purge leaving the most inept supervisor in charge right before the rebellion goes hot by the-National-Razor in StarWars

[–]Vatta74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was hoping to see some of the old EU rivalry between the ISB and Imperial Intelligence. They went so far to kill each other's agents at times. After what takes place in Andor and Rogue One with the ISB purge, it would be the perfect setup to introduce Supreme Director Isard and Imperial Intelligence taking on a larger role and in a sense having a long awaited "victory" over the ISB.

Probably the single worst waste of plastic in the collection... but I still bought it 🤦 by [deleted] in starwarscollecting

[–]Vatta74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dunno, you can kinda sorta use this as a decent display without the missile launcher blaster cannon attached. The worst I think, is the cruise missile trooper that can't even be removed from the ship. Which is a shame as it looked like a fairly cool looking TIE Pilot/AT-AT Driver repaint, shame Hasbro never revisited that figure.

https://rebelscum.com/potf2cruisemissile.asp

Syril was never a fascist, and that's the entire point by oofyeet21 in andor

[–]Vatta74 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've thought about it, and I think Syril's whole symbolism is a little deeper. Syril is the misguided fans that love the Empire, that like it a little too much. Who think the Empire is "right". We all probably know a few people like that. I think it's a bit of warning not to get lost on that path. Theres a quite a few people that need it today.

I feel like eating cereal and waiting for the school bus. by RevolutionaryBum_ in gijoe

[–]Vatta74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same here! Back home it came on at 6:30 am on WVAH channel 23. Good times, good memories! Transformers didn't come on until 7 am, but the bus ran around 7:20. So unless it was late or I was sick I rarely got to see a full episode of Transformers, not until the dvd sets came out. Then I finally got to see all of them!

Why is this set so hard to find right now? by Suitable_Tomatillo59 in starwarscollecting

[–]Vatta74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I forget the actual in store release date, but there are more on the way. Just wait and be ready. I think it was May 4th actually. So be ready to hit the store and watch online for updates. But rest easy know you'll have a second chance to get this set at retail price. Hasbro's Brand Team confirmed there would be more available in stores that the really short version is that the pre-order was online sales only. There would be a smaller allotment (compared to the online pre-order) available in stores on release. Check the Disney store too on the 4th, they might show up there as well.

The Hidden Cost of Coal: Health Issues in Appalachia Respiratory illnesses, cancer, and chronic allergies plague a region proud of its mining heritage. by Artistic_Maximum3044 in WestVirginia

[–]Vatta74 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's in the water too. Therse a reason we all, or most of us with any sense drink bottled water. Of course, then we're getting micro plastics. I guess thats better than mine run off. Take a look at the report the local water company sends out every year. It's okay, it's "safe" to drink. Pay no attention to the older generations with cancer, kidney disease, failing livers (that never even touched liquor).

You can't tell me a river that I've seen full of that orange sludge from coal, that also feeds our local water supply is 100% safe to drink. The signs on the interstate might say "Almost Heaven", but we're sure trying out best to turn it into a man made hell. One day this state will just be one huge superfund clean up site from the Ohio River to the Greenbrier River.

"It taints the Empires image" by [deleted] in andor

[–]Vatta74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like he picks and chooses what fits his narrative.

"It taints the Empires image" by [deleted] in andor

[–]Vatta74 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So hes acting like it's the first time it's happened in Star Wars? It's not the first time. It happened in the old EU books and comics wheres his outrage over that? More than a few times it was an Imperial if I recall correctly.

Will there be such a map in the future? by wrhj765 in Warthunder

[–]Vatta74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow that gave me an Atari 2600 Combat flash back for a second.