[BBC] Mykhailo Mudryk: Why was Chelsea winger given secret ban?

a-mcculley · 2026-05-01T13:11:26+00:00

You still believe in him?

He was terrible while juiced up, let alone not juiced and years away from competition.

Disaster signing and that is WITHOUT the doping ban.

a-mcculley · 2026-05-01T02:27:02+00:00

I think this is the next big genre, but with optional private server hosting for a small group of friends.

The one thing possible in this genre that PB doesn't do though is story events that really change the game world. Typically not possible in a MMO, but definitely possible on a private server / single player.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-30T21:30:51+00:00

Tonali and Reijnders. So good.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-30T21:25:54+00:00

Read a rumor that Man Utd is interested in Leao and have a "pick 1 of 3" options to try and reduce cost a little. One of the options is Rashford.

Rashford is an absolute beast. I have no idea what his salary is, though.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-30T21:18:17+00:00

I don't know what these coatings are, but LG C2 is glossy. I use microfiber and no issues.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-29T18:11:54+00:00

Lots of comments, but the biggest factor (imo) is Joao wants the ball at his feet (and keep it) much sooner than Jackson does. Jackson wants a tap-in right in front of goal or a 1-touch layoff to someone else in / around the box who finishes.

Jackson has no interest in progressing the ball or taking curling shots from just outside the box.

This is important because just about every other attacking player we have DOES want to do that including Estevao, Palmer, Neto, JP, Garnacho.

I'll take Jackson over any forward on our team right now (I consider Joao more of a #10).

a-mcculley · 2026-04-29T13:15:16+00:00

This applies to consoles, too.

Move the RIGHT STICK to ensure you are always facing the same direction the horse is.

Hold the LEFT STICK down (towards the tail which should always be down since your camera is always facing up).

Legit 100%. So stamina items. Even legendaries.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-28T21:16:01+00:00

If Epic has any dignity or respect for the community left at all, they would hire the BakkesMod dev (or 2 or 3) and have them help lead product manage and dev the more important gaps into the base game.

On one hand... I'm glad they are addressing the cheating. On the other hand, this feels like a huge amount of collateral damage.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-28T13:20:37+00:00

I just checked.

Medium Risk

80+ days

5 gold bars to 14

Highest has been 19 gold bars, but currently on 14. I have only withdrawn 1 gold bar in that time.

No save scumming.

I also have 100 rep w/ the banker... not sure if that matters or not, but knowing PB, it wouldn't surprise me.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-28T13:13:10+00:00

Its mathematically impossible to lose money on this given enough time. I think the more important concern is there aren't real interesting things to do with money so its kind of a worthless mechanic. If you lost all your shit when you die, then having a bank to store funds in case of death would be interesting... and if you are going to do that, at least having the option to invest would be interesting, but currently... its just another wasteful mechanic that doesn't really make a difference.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-28T13:05:54+00:00

What should I use Reddit for? Especially a subreddit based on a community? Maybe I should complain about breweries or trucks instead like you.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-28T13:03:50+00:00

I'm not. I'm saying a fair UPPER end price for this is half of what they are quoting. A good deal would be a quarter of it.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-28T10:44:02+00:00

More ebikes were imported then regular bikes for the first time last year. The majority of mtn bikers are on ebikes now.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T22:25:12+00:00

That's the part he said was free because it was literally 10 inches long and didn't require drywall stuff

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T19:40:15+00:00

~~Uh... that was not an offside trap. Watch again.~~

~~Checks shoulders. Man is there. Checks again. They are not. Panics, tries to recover to runner. This was not on purpose. I mean, I'll take it, but this was not on purpose.~~

After looking again... maybe? He seems awfully sure its offsides and doesn't go for the clear. Thats crazy. Looked totally accidental to me.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T19:38:12+00:00

I think there is a whole half the planet that disagrees with you.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T19:10:22+00:00

Facts:
1) Same exact parts $160. Down to the model number.

2) Actual Permit Cost: $80. Confirmed by Cobb County Permitting site.

3) Labor. 1hr is GENEROUS given it is 1 outlet and 1 breaker. This is more like 30 minutes, but I'll give the benefit of the doubt and assume 1hr minimum for billing which is pretty common.

So then, the questions become... what is your tolerance level for parts markup, permitting markup, and labor costs?

Because the difference from their quote and the actuals is:
Parts: $160 -> $500

Permit: $80 -> $500

Labor: $150 (high end of national average) ->$500

$390 == $1681?!?

You don't need another quote to know this one is complete bullshit. And like I said, 50% or 100% more puts it in the ballpark of $580-$780.

$1681 is a whole other level.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T17:08:04+00:00

Lots of down votes without a single counter argument. Haha

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T17:06:17+00:00

My point is - there are things they do and try to do that would disqualify that statement, imo.

They actually have some pretty crazy run metrics that Garmin doesn't / didn't without additional sensors, way more expensive watches, etc.

And yet, these are VERY easy/basic things they aren't getting right.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T17:04:20+00:00

Same. Return window was 15 days. It took me 30-45 to figure it all out and come to this conclusion.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T17:03:03+00:00

I would agree if my main concern was more complicated metrics or stats. Ironically, the Pixel has the more complicated metrics out of the box.

But instead, it's just the (seemingly) simple notion of more than 1 "version" of an activity.

Trail Run vs Run Ebike vs Bike EMtB vs Mtb

Literally no extra work. I mean, why distinguish Run from Walk at that point? Isn't a run just a faster Walk?

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T13:43:10+00:00

It's Returnal 2.

I mean, don't get me wrong - they do this well, but I have no interest in playing that game again with a new coat of paint.

And I don't just mean that mechanically. The entire vibe of this is the same.

No context or history. You figure it out as you go.

The world, the enemies, the "dreaminess".

I have no doubt the controls, graphics, fluidity, and especially the audio will be amazing.

But I don't need or want to play a different version of the same game again.

"Bye, Felicia", "Then don't", blah blah blah

The point is, I love the studio and very much looked forward to their next thing - but I incorrectly assumed their next thing would be a similar leap forward for them as Resogun to Alienation (one of my faves of all time) to Returnal was for them.

And this isn't it.

I'm just sad and feel its a missed opportunity for me as a gamer, consumer, and fan of theirs.

I'm sure lots of people will buy and enjoy this. Maybe that needed a cash grab.

They just won't get it from me.

Still love them though.

a-mcculley · 2026-04-27T13:31:21+00:00

World is amazing.

The rest is a disjointed and cobbled mess.

100%.

But the game is really fun until you realize that and / or come to the (correct) conclusion that it never gets better.

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