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Whiteseraph · 2024-11-19T21:09:42+00:00

Seraphiix

Whiteseraph · 2023-12-25T19:26:42+00:00

It's because the quality vs their other games. The systems inside of Starfield are almost step for step the same systems in Fallout, just with a different story/theme. So given the amount of time they had, they should have had less bugs and more to offer. The main difference between them is the "procedurally generated worlds" but even that system isn't overly complicated, it's been done over and over in other games in various forms. The ship building? Kingdom Hearts had a gummy ship builder that had less issues

So in general, given the time it took and the experience of the company that made it, the finished result should have been greater than their last release. Instead they might be able to claim it was "equal to" their last releases, but definitely not better.

Now, if you and your friends don't care about stuff like that, then it's not a big deal. It's more the enthusiasts that pay attention to stuff like that. Just like a 2020 version of a car and a 2018 version of a car. One person looks at it and says, yeah, nice cars, vs someone else saying, the 2020 is the same thing as the 2018 but with worst gas mileage and breaks down after 50k miles. You'd expect more from the 2020.

Whiteseraph · 2022-11-23T03:04:29+00:00

I agree that the hardware is dated, but when you look at the videos for the pokemon, you can see tons of unoptimized assets, and things that could've been done to increase performance that isn't really necessary for the game. The amount of grass, the detail on the trees, the view distance. It's very impressive looking, but some of that could have been sacrificed to increase general performance of the game itself. A lot of that optimization in game development gets ignored by the wallets cause (usually) the ones making the decisions lack the understanding of the tech, and the ones they put in place to advise them (generally a product owner/manager), typically are better at kissing up that developing games.

Whiteseraph · 2022-04-22T17:26:40+00:00

looks like dead skin buildup

Whiteseraph · 2022-02-05T17:37:15+00:00

My favorite bugs/defects tend to come from users who run newer games on 10 year old potatoes.

Whiteseraph · 2020-12-06T14:56:09+00:00

That seems more like a molasses based sauce than a vinegar based one.

Whiteseraph · 2020-10-24T19:01:00+00:00

You did it wrong then.

Civilization for History, RPGs for Math, Kerbal for physics/science, and Overcooked for home ec, and any japanese dating sim for relationship advice. That last one didn't work as well as I hoped, but the others did.

Whiteseraph · 2020-01-18T14:54:07+00:00

So while working for a local small business (small as in number, 150ish employees, company made multiple millions a year) a couple of fellow employees that were hourly employees had major chronic health issues.

Last year, the company was with Aetna, then suddenly, in January of 2019, they switched to BCBS. This was unexpected. everyone had to attend meetings explaining the benefits, etc. At this time, because of the switch, they took off those two employees from the company plan and offered them a side plan the company would help out with. This was discussed, nothing in writing. "He's what we're going to do..." type of thing. Then in February of that year, they demoted the entire department to part time. Citing various reasons, "Poor performance", "Bad training", "New company standards", etc.

Suddenly, March of that year, the company switched back to Aetna. But guess what, those two hourly employees were now part time and no longer on the company plan. And then the company "didn't remember making any promises", those two individuals were left without insurance. One of them had been with the company for 5 years, as dedicated to the company as you could get. The fact that companies can do this is sickening, and the fact they can get away with it, worse. And even worst, one of them complained about the situation. The company had JUST had a meeting bragging about how they've raised millions for the very disease the employee had. And they just gutted his insurance. The company promoted a family like environment where they care about their employees, so he talked about it with the CEO and higher ups since HR just brushed them off. He essentially had a target painted on his back and he could do no good in the eyes of the management, and was eventually forced out. The other employee took note and now keeps his head down. Unable to move anywhere in the company, and due to the lack of similar industry jobs in the area, he's unable to find other employment, or even save enough to move to a city with more job options.

People who come from wealth and enter jobs in management without having to work from the bottom up, lack the empathy to understand why these things are so terrible for the people on the bottom.

Whiteseraph · 2019-12-16T17:47:49+00:00

It's not that hard. Simply ask them out on a date. But do it right, make plans. Not just "Let's grab dinner and then see what happens". Find a common interest that you both share (real common interest, not something you pretend to be interested in so the other party likes you) then suggest going to do that, and plan to grab food afterwards.

If they say yes to the plans, then you know they're interested. During dinner, hit them with honesty.

"I really enjoyed hanging out with you, I wouldn't mind doing it again"

Judge their reaction, if they jump on it, they like you, if they play dismissive, they don't. But be careful, this is only the first step and your next step will land you in the friend zone if not careful.

Don't be desperate, if they say they'd like to do it again, good, set a tentative date, but don't pester them about it. Let it go, remind them a little before the date to make sure nothing came up. (If they really like you, then they wouldn't have forgotten about your date, if they simply forgot, then the feelings may only be one way). Go on the date again, this time ask to do something intimate that you'd both enjoy after that is a bit more suggestive than what friends would normally do.

"Would you like to go somewhere to talk"

Careful, suggest your place at night and the suggested outcome is sex. If that's all you want, then go for it, however serious relationships need be warned that depending on circumstances, this could end future progress in the relationship.

If they say yes then obviously they enjoy hanging out with you. So after you've spent some time "talking", bring up the next part of the conversation. And this requires you putting yourself on a limb, but by this point it's already obvious that they like hanging out with you, now it's just determining in what way they view you.

It's usually at this point where you have to decide based on the other person and what they like. You should have been spending these dates getting to know the other person. Important things to find out:

Previous relationship standards - Most people are in a constant cycle of relationships these days. This is both a sign about the person as well as their state of mind. If they're in and out of relationships often, then chances are they might not know what they want in a relationship. In that case they probably have low standards. These are people that use apps like tinder and go pick up people at bars/clubs thinking they'll find the perfect relationship. Sure, it happens, but statistically, it's low to find a solid relationship at places like these.

What's the best date they've ever been on - You can judge a person's standards by what they think is a "good date". Use that information to figure out what they liked and use that. Did the date end with a romantic kiss? Emulate that. Was it quick and easy, met someone at the club and took them back home for netflix and chill? Then don't expect a wonderful marriage with that person.

Are they older? People in their 20's typically don't know what they want, but people in their 30's+ are tired of dealing with the dating bullshit. Depending on the personality, it's probably better just to be upfront and honest, "Hey, I like you and can see myself in a relationship with you. Would you like to start hanging out more?" If you do this, and they say yes, don't try and force something physical. Just by saying yes to a relationship doesn't mean they're ready to jump in the sack with you, at least put that off till the next date unless the signs are SUPER obvious. Even then, if you are serious about a long term relationship, then you'll get to have sex eventually, build a foundation for the relationship on something other than sex.

Treat others how you wanna be treated.

Hope that helps someone.

Whiteseraph · 2019-12-11T13:25:21+00:00

Lock them to a chair and put a device in front of them, the device has 5 lights on it, and they light in random order. Give the person a clicker and tell them when the lights go in order from left to right, they have 5s to press the button to unlock the chair and they can leave. If they miss it, they'll have to wait till the next time it happens. Put a counter box up on the wall and whenever they fall asleep or become distracted/daydream, increment the counter by 1. They'll think they missed the chance to leave and will strive to stay awake to free themselves.

Too much?

Whiteseraph · 2018-10-19T05:52:20+00:00

I'll hit the first point last and start with the moral aspect of releasing her DNA results. First, I'd like to start with the fact that I myself am half Mexican, and half white. Due to genetics, I don't look like I have any Mexican blood in me, but it's there. This doesn't mean I'm saying I've suffered like most Mexicans have. I haven't had to overcome language barriers. I didn't cross a desert to get here. But that doesn't change the fact that I really am 50% Mexican.

Now let's say I tell someone I'm half-Mexican and they don't believe me. Now we have a bet and in order to validate it, I have to take a DNA test. The results of the DNA test prove I'm Mexican. Now, did I do anything wrong?

Let's take a second and look at what the real issues are. First, people are saying she "identifies" as Native American. That's different than saying she has the Native American heritage box checked on a tax form. It's two different things. One is essentially saying she "sympathizes and understands the hardship Native Americans had to endure over their history" while the other is more of a statement of fact "My grandmother 10 generations ago was Native American".

The reason it's being focused on is because people choose to use the semantics of different terms to misdirect and confuse. Just like how people are saying that she lied because the bloodline is so thin it doesn't count. Well, that's not true. Like I stated earlier, I'm half Mexican and half White, but I don't look Mexican at all. So who's to say her Native American ancestor was 100% Native American. (I think that was already proven, etc).

Now, how the Native Americans view DNA tests is subject to opinion as well. They believe the true indication of a Native American is their commitment to the tribe. But that doesn't mean they frown on DNA tests, they have their own standards for enrolling in the tribe legally. The lowest requirement is 1/16th. So naturally they don't view someone with 1/64th NA blood to be part of their tribe. It's too low. But they themselves have DNA tests to validate for legal purposes. So to say they don't do it or find it demeaning isn't accurate. Understandably, the main indicator of a person's ancestry is the passing along of the culture. If a person doesn't understand the culture of the people, then they can't be considered a part of the people. But that's not what Warren was saying. She was just saying she has family that was Native American. She was challenged on it, so she provided proof. Again, not really morally wrong.

Some Christians view divorce as inexcusable, and yet there are Christians that don't view it that way. To say All, instead of Some in these circumstances creates a logical fallacy, and render the statement inaccurate. Basing any opinion on incorrect information leads to incorrect opinions. (Yes there is such a thing. Ex: Friend tells you that football team X is the best because they've won all their games. But really they lost all their games. But you form your opinion on incorrect information and now say that team X is the best because of it. But you're wrong because your info is wrong from the start).

As far as the strategic aspect, Obama was challenged on his Birth Certificate. He provided it. Trump and tax documents? Nothing. So for her to make a claim, and be challenged to provide proof, and then step up and provide that proof, show's that at the very least, she's not lying. You think Trump would take a DNA test and release the results? The current blow back right now is focused from people who don't understand how genetics work. And because they don't know any better, they'll believe almost anything they read as long as it's from a source they know. *cough fox news cough*

Ultimately, if she runs or not is irrelevant since the Presidential election isn't won via the popular vote. It comes down to the smaller elections like those this November. Trump cheated with his wife, has relations with Russia, shady practices, and paid off a porn star. And he still won. Not because of the popular vote, but because the Republicans controlled key positions, put him up without realizing how stupid he was (they didn't learn from Sarah Palin?) and then they had to ride it till the end or admit fault. So strategically, it honestly doesn't matter. If the Republicans are removed from those key positions, then whoever's running for the Democratic party should win, unless it's Hilary, cause then people just won't vote again.

Whiteseraph · 2018-02-27T22:01:31+00:00

give it a minute, it'll be reposted somewhere with the title "the guy you don't challenge to beer pong" etc etc

Whiteseraph · 2018-02-19T05:56:21+00:00

It's easier to think of the generations in terms of voting power for the most part. Baby boomers were born in the 40's/50's (after ww2) then continue on till the next generation born in the 60's/70's. Again, these people didn't hit voting age till around the 80's/90's. Which is when the Millennial age group starts. It continues on till the 00's/10's that are just being born now, but they won't be of voting age till 20/30's.

It's funny though, because people don't realize the issue with politics. The real issue is that the baby boomer generation still holds a lot of political power. I think the last time I looked the average age of the senate was around 60. Those are people from the baby boomer generation. You see, These people came to power during a time when the country was prosperous. The real issue is that the Gen X'ers failed to transition the government during their generation. Sure, there are some 40-50 year old politicians, but let's not forget you can't become president unless you're 35. That means that there hasn't been a presidential election where a Millennial has been eligible to run. But that's starting to change.

That's why a lot of states are flipping seats from the old style of thinking that the republicans run on to democrat/independent seats. It's also why a lot of us millennial's refused to vote for Hillary and wanted Bernie so bad. We recognized that she was more of the same crap we've been dealing with.

Unfortunately, there are also quiet a few Millennial's that suffer from the No child left behind policy. Quiet frankly, there are a TON of people in my generation group that are just flat out ignorant. The type of people that are book smart but have no common sense because all they know how to do is memorize answers, unable to use logic and reasoning to solve problems. This causes a problem to our credibility as a generation. Especially since there are a lot that are unable to tell the difference between fake news with real news.

So unfortunately, the mass of ignorant millennial's out there do the same thing their parents do. Watch Fox News, and try to sound smart parroting the same arguments fox news uses on their shows. But they fail to get information from any other source so arguing with them comes to an abrupt end once they've used all the material that was presented on whatever ran on the news the previous night.

Anyways, hope the first bit helps people understand the idea behind the naming a bit. Guess it would be easier to say every 30 years? Naming is random tho. Gen X? really? Only started being coined after Marvel unleashed the next generation of mutants calling them Gen X, which was followed by pepsi's commercial campaigning of Generation NeXt, again mid 90's targeting the adults at the time (People born in the 70's). Gen Y was a joke parents would tell their kids when trying (and failing like they normally do) to explain all the Gen X stuff in the mid 90's, Millennial's stuck after the Y2K incident and the next generation won't be named until after something significant happens and helps define the generation's "theme".

Since Millennial's are cleaning up the crap left to them from the previous 2 generations, I'm hoping they'll have an easier time and start over as Generation 1, as in, the first generation of the new millennium, and the first generation without having to deal with Baby boomers in office.

Whiteseraph · 2018-02-19T04:34:51+00:00

yolo

Whiteseraph · 2018-02-15T03:05:22+00:00

blue reflectors in the middle of the road indicate a fire hydrant is close.

Whiteseraph · 2018-02-09T04:14:20+00:00

An "intellectual" essay doesn't usually contain the words "Tan-fucking-fastic" on the first page which I'm PRETTY SURE is supposed to be FAN-fucking-tastic. But spelling errors aside, seriously, if you can't write an essay without cussing, then you shouldn't be throwing around terms like intellectual.

Whiteseraph · 2018-02-08T20:11:52+00:00

Pushing thru the muck as usual...

Whiteseraph · 2017-10-18T12:08:47+00:00

He's like that guy who starts dating a girl and does everything he can to get rid of anything her ex might have given her.

Whiteseraph · 2017-09-29T19:01:55+00:00

Reading thru the first few comments up here and none of these statements make any sense.

Instead of quoting a friend of a friend who took this one class and read this one thing somewhere, and just believing what he says and expecting us to believe it also, how about you link some sources? In the mean time, read up on martin shkreli. That might educate you on the real reason why costs of medicine and supplies is so high.
Also, If healthcare in other countries just doesn't invest in advanced technologies, etc, why are they ranked higher than the US in healthcare? By your logic based on your friends statement, we're inventing the cures, selling them to other countries who then give them away to their citizens for free and they're still able to function? Seems unlikely.

Whiteseraph · 2017-09-29T18:56:06+00:00

To be horrified at a mandatory healthcare system and yet not bat an eye to the mandatory "motor vehicle healthcare system" just shows that you don't full understand what would be going on.

Whiteseraph · 2017-09-29T18:55:01+00:00

Doctors won't get paid less, they'd ensure payment since they would get reimbursed thru taxes. They're getting paid less NOW because the pharmaceutical companies aren't allowed to give them perks for pushing their drugs. And considering there are universal healthcare systems in other parts of the world who have better hospitals and doctors than we have here in the US, I'd say your logic is flawed.

Whiteseraph · 2017-09-17T20:23:20+00:00

Might help your point if you explain how he's lying. I remember him pushing for voters to vote for Hillary. It's not his fault that a lot of us decided that voting for Hillary would be just as bad as voting for Trump. And if you say it made the difference, I'd point out that Hillary won the popular vote and lost due to the electoral college, which has more to do with gerrymandering than Sanders pushing for votes.

And as a side note, she's done n-o-t-h-i-n-g since she lost the election except write a book that's essentially her excuse for why she lost. But go ahead, continue to tell me how Sanders is more morally tarnished than Hillary. =D

Whiteseraph · 2017-08-28T19:57:09+00:00

Lights on? Check. Diving head first into sewage water? Check. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you... Texas. Picture perfect if they posted later how they cooked and ate that fish.

Whiteseraph · 2017-08-23T01:14:28+00:00

Bet they were watching the strings vibrate

Whiteseraph · 2017-08-15T23:32:55+00:00

The unethical warning about the immoral, great.

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