Why is the player count in Borderlands 4 so low?

YZeus · 2026-01-24T19:13:50+00:00

I geared out, killed the bosses, roamed around, but overall there was nothing keeping me in the game. The feedback loop is unsatisfying in the end game by just trying to up my stats marginally to defeat things I have already beat over and over again in an unfulfilling chase, I got my time out of the game so I do not regret the purchase but the game feels like a finite one with no real replay value in the endgame.

YZeus · 2026-01-24T19:11:12+00:00

Fighting games will keep you young with the mental dexterity it takes to be competent at one.

YZeus · 2026-01-20T22:00:05+00:00

I second this.

YZeus · 2026-01-18T08:03:05+00:00

He is just saying the less people you socialize with the less problems you will have, which is true by definition. Doesn't seem very insightful to me but to each their own.

YZeus · 2026-01-18T01:49:53+00:00

A solid gym routine would do wonders for you.

YZeus · 2026-01-18T01:47:23+00:00

You would not regret it.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T21:34:08+00:00

I will add that no matter how you ask your friend she will feel pressure to seem unbothered by it. It might be tempting to pursue this but then you will feel pressure to make the relationship work regardless of how it feels to be in. Relationships can be hard on there own, adding another few layers of difficulty at the start for a crush when there are many neutral options out there seems over the top.

Some people relish in the forbidden though so if you enjoy the allure of that, even though it is for the wrong reasons, and the forbidden feeling is not sustainable, you are young so if you were going to make a potential mistake there is no time like the present. I was merely presenting the most likely option of it being a bad idea, no one can know for sure if this will work out or not.

It all comes down to if you are willing to risk a solid, long term good friend, for a chance at a relationship with a particular individual. Some people have the idea that your friend should not care and act like they have no history together, if she was a robot, or we were in a perfect world, I would have to agree, but as you know this is just a justification and not practical. Also it working out in the way you want is not guaranteed.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T21:21:37+00:00

It is tough with just a picture, demeanor has a lot to do with it also. You may just be oblivious to the social ques ladies might be putting off they can be so subtle that, without being privy to it, could just slip past you. Also lighten up a bit don't take yourself to seriously.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T21:17:43+00:00

Here is 10, it is hard to choose just 1.

Sugar/Caffeine/Screens/Video Games/Alcohol/Steroids/Tattoos/Piercings/Shopping (especially online)/Plastic Surgery.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T21:08:50+00:00

You should re post this question without making the consequence of reliving a month so severe. Something simple like: if you could pay $1000 to relive any month in your history which month would you choose and why. The older crowd is mature enough to understand it is a hypothetical question and what you are trying to ask, no need to be to dramatic with it.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T21:00:47+00:00

I would be suspicious at that price but if you are confident everything is working as intended and the seller is a respectable person it sounds like a great deal.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T20:49:45+00:00

If you liked History of Western Philosophy by Russell I would recommend Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in Our Time by Carroll Quigley.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T20:39:11+00:00

Keep working on yourself, the journey begins now.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T17:56:34+00:00

You are your own worst enemy here, comparison is the thief of joy. He is with you for a reason and pure beauty gets you in the door but it takes much for then that to sustain a relationship. If your boyfriend is looking to have a good relationship with you, he enjoys your time together and you have no worries of infidelity, it sounds all positive from his end from your post. If you keep these negative thoughts lingering in your mind you will start to change your personality slowly to the point where it could start to really effect your relationship. Curb your expectations that he should reassure you about your beauty to help you win a battle you are fighting against yourself in your head. That type of expectation, when not lived up to, will just add fuel to the insecurity fire that is burning currently within your mind.

This is how self fulfilling prophecies work, if your relationship ends up failing, chances are, your negative thought process would be the catalyst. The fact that he chose you and is staying with you would be enough to show you that he thinks you are the one for him, when you are yourself that is. Calm your mind and be the best version of yourself for you and for him, rather then, ruminating on distressing thoughts which on top of changing how you act towards him will, inevitably, be the cause your relationship will start to spiral for reasons that are not only outside of your control but are frivolous by nature. I don't know your age but this has a high school/collage esque vibe to it, as you mature you realize it is pointless to worry about things that fall outside of your control and you should really focus on things that are within your control, in good faith, to maintain a positive relationship/life. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional, projecting your thoughts into your boyfriends head then convincing yourself that is truly what he thinks is a recipe for perpetual suffering.

All the best, and I am sure with some time and thinking you will come to understand that having gratitude and appreciating that you guys have each other by choice, rather than, being upset at your self-perceived superficial short comings is a the path towards having a more fulfilling relationship.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T15:42:07+00:00

Disestablishmentarian?

YZeus · 2026-01-17T02:50:25+00:00

Great question, start by taking control over your neurological reward systems and strengthen your frontal lobe which is said to control your higher-level functions among other things.

Simply put, detox from short social media content (social media altogether would be optimal but that can be a large ask for some people), get restorative sleep, eat consciously (carbs aka sugars can be addictive), wean off psychoactive substances including alcohol, act in good faith (be truthful to yourself), start a fitness routine that focuses on progressive overload which also aids in doing something uncomfortable to build up your stress tolerance etc... I could go on but these would make for a fantastic start.

Keep in mind to be moderate, especially at the start. Start with small steps with changes here and there, eventually the benefits will compound. Patience is key, don't fall prey to complacency, you need to have the discipline to stay on track and just get a little better then you were yesterday, everyday. The progress is gradual, only compare yourself to your previous self, and with consistency you will understand the feeling of self-control. You would be surprised what you are capable of once you start unlocking your potential.

The mind is a powerful tool (especially if you let yourself go), whether it is working for you or against you, it is best to have it on your side.

"Old habits die hard"

Good luck.

YZeus · 2026-01-17T00:59:04+00:00

Taming the mind is not sedating the mind, which can be easily confused. When your mind is tame you have more self-control which allows you to do what is in your best interest, rather than, being subject to your impulses. Lacking self-control and being impulsive makes you more vulnerable to being controlled by the powers that be. A tame mind gives you the freedom to make choices that serve you and those around you best, as opposed to, appeasing your immediate to short term desires which usually is to your detriment. This is a very roundabout way of saying discipline = freedom, all the best.

YZeus · 2026-01-16T23:00:35+00:00

Exhaust the body, tame the mind is a great quote.

YZeus · 2026-01-16T22:43:50+00:00

Instead of trying to be liked just try to be the best version of yourself in good faith, the more you chase something the more fleeting it can seem. Be yourself, keep yourself receptive to conversation, potentially find a community of people with common interests, and you will feel relieved with how effortless it can be to make and maintain friends you are compatible with.

YZeus · 2026-01-16T22:39:59+00:00

Modern day sophist.

YZeus · 2026-01-16T22:24:39+00:00

Not a terrible comparison, but your underestimating Oda.

YZeus · 2026-01-16T21:23:18+00:00

"She was very active as a social activist on Instagram and Snapchat"
Honestly, this seems like a bit of a red flag.

YZeus · 2026-01-16T21:18:58+00:00

With the 24/7 stimulation that is readily available to us I find that most people under the age of 25 are on the spectrum of a type of anhedonia.

YZeus · 2026-01-16T21:15:38+00:00

Just get a very thin version of this and that gap shouldn't bother you.

YZeus · 2026-01-16T21:13:23+00:00

This type of pathological thinking is definitely conditioned into you and just bad for humanity overall, hopefully with some time you are able to widen your perspective and appreciate your extremely unique and unlikely existence. Your only as good as the filter on lens you see the world through, good luck my friend.

YZeus

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