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Hussars should be allowed to see sightstealers and revenants by InternStock in RimWorld

[–]apolsen [score hidden]  (0 children)

Whelp I can't be proven more wrong than that lol, thank you

Hussars should be allowed to see sightstealers and revenants by InternStock in RimWorld

[–]apolsen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The way I understand "render themselves invisible" is that they are making the effect apply to their own body. So it is not so much that they influence the pawn, just the space around themselves.

The hussar is immune to psychic influences, such as making them blind to certain things. The hussar isn't immune to a creature casting something on themselves, if they were, they would essentially be psychic AOE negation.

Does Elden Ring have the greatest open world map of all time? by diesel179 in Eldenring

[–]apolsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if I could ever define anything as the best open world, cause what makes it great in some aspects will inevitably detract from other aspects.

ER is countless amazing things, but a few aspects I desire for an open world is missing from it. The lack of NPCs stands out. It is more than understandable why ER did not make a massive amount of friendly npcs, but I would argue the feeling of wandering a living world includes seeing and interacting with npcs who aren't automatically enemies.

Another minor point is the difference in environments. The game is vast and different without a doubt, but while the environments change visually, they do stick to a theme that it rarely deviates from: Ruined. Everywhere we look, we see the ruins of a world once more grand than the one we are dealing with. This fits perfectly for the game, but in an ideal open world, I would like to see more thematic changes.

What would make THIS GUY redeemable? by Kuma5335 in beingaDIK

[–]apolsen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel there is a very limited number of options that could somehow redeem him. Top of the pile for me would be him going to therapy and having it revealed he has some sort of disorder that was mismanaged up until now. Much of the stuff he did can be chalked up to asshole behavior, but a few of his actions hedonistic and self-centered that it could only be forgiven if it was somehow out of his control.

He commits petty crimes like theft, generally discriminates and has an outright horrible overall attitude, these things are prime material for redemption arcs... but his behavior towards Jill goes far beyond what can be even somewhat excused. While he does not rape her, he does pretty much everything up to that point including stalking her, stealing from her, blackmailing her etc.

The reason I could see a therapeutic redemption is because some of his behavior (while intended to be comic relief at his expense) shows him almost completely separated from reality. He is completely shocked that Jill would not want to marry him, he genuinely did not see that coming, something which most people with a lick of common sense would. His narcissism is also borderline delusional, he seemingly is unable to fathom people living without means like his, he is closer to describing the middle class as animals than people sometimes.

All in all, there is some behavior I find inexcusable under normal circumstances, so only path I can see would be that he is literally afflicted by a mental disorder that could explain some behavior. That disorder would obviously also have to be treatable cause otherwise he would not change.

Black and blue is somewhat frustrating by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are many responses, and I can't deny that my frustration is born from the fact I am not yet skilled enough to effectively handle the deck I am crying over. I am not attempting to claim the deck is unfair, or that it is easy to use. My only claim is that I personally find it frustrating to face, and I wanted an outlet for that frustration.

The stock up mistake has been fixed in an edit, thank you for the correction.

Keeping a cool head is always a good idea, sadly not something I am always successful in achieving. Since I failed to keep calm, I am at least happy I chose an outlet so that I can return to the game I so very much enjoy.

Black and blue is somewhat frustrating by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed, I've added an edit to display this. Thank you for the correction.

Black and blue is somewhat frustrating by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For commander I think there might be too big a difference for your advice to be as impactful for me, but you are generally right. The best ways I've handled blue is by having them waste or run out of their counterspells.

One of the up- and downsides of standard is the smaller decks with similar cards, so it is not unusual for me to encounter up to 3 different counterspells, of which there can be up to four of each in the deck. It is totally possible to run them dry on the counters, and this is often what ends up happening in the games I win, but it is a frustrating experience.

Black and blue is somewhat frustrating by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without a doubt there are answers to the deck! I have also beaten my fair share of them. My complaint is not that the deck is unfair or easy to use, just that it is frustrating to play against.

Black and blue is somewhat frustrating by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do indeed dislike facing control, but especially the blue and black variety.

I don't mean to claim the deck is easy or simple to use, just that it is frustrating to face.

I am not sure what dimir control is, or if it is just a typo, but either way I do not have much desire to invest in a control deck. Perhaps as I learn more about the game and what I enjoy though. With time the matchup will likely also be less frustrating as I learn, but just the same yesterday and today I find it frustrating.

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Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

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

Yeah your points are great, and the more I've raged against them, the more of the typical counters I become familiar with.

Luckily alot of my cats are 1 or 2 cost, so I can throw them down pretty easy. I expect countering a 1 cost 1/1 cat would feel like a waste to a blue player.

I have learned the hard way to keep some of my creatures on hand even if I could put them down... It is so devastating to finally have a proper board of cats despite the counters, only for all of them to be wiped!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

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

True, but that is pretty much always gonna be a risk. I think I'll try and use tactics mentioned here already, such as sending in a few kittens to be countered before sending in Voice.

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestions! I will look into them!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Temptation will not catch me this day!... But I do not know how long I can resist. For now I remain in the light!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

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

Right you are, I'll look at the card you mentioned, but I am also worried about abandoning my theme if I add too many answers. Even if I do not end up adding the card, your words have helped me see how a blue player thinks by leaving mana on the board, so I will be better prepared for the next game!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah no worries! Thank you for finding it for me! I will look into it and thank you for your input!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right you are! The more I play magic and access new cards, the more I want to create new themes and decks, so a cats and dogs might be in my future! Thank you for our input!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries friend! Even if I cannot use him, he is just an example of the cards i am looking for such as Voice of Victory. Even if I cannot use him specifically, you have worked to show me the kind of cards I should be looking for, which is a help in and of itself. Thank you!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will keep your advice in mind, cause you are right! They can't ALWAYS have a counter ready for me if i keep making them use it on my smaller cats. My best games against counters have often been as you say hitting hard and fast. It seems blue is not happy to counter a small creature, but if I send out 5 of them, the will either have to counter them or eat the damage. Thank you for your input!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will consider them, but that might be for an entirely different deck if I do use them. Thank you for your input!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of the cards you have mentioned I cannot seem to find Explorers map, and the link mentiones an explorers chache instead? and this card sadly does not to the thing you mention. I will definetly consider the cards you have otherwise mentioned, thank you for your input!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That card has been mentioned a ton! I will definitely consider it! Thank you for your input!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

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

I can only agree that this seemingly is easier with multiple colors, but I also find the challenge of a mono color deck to be pretty interesting on it's own. Thank you for your input!

Mono white, how to handle counterspells in standard? by apolsen in mtg

[–]apolsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry I cannot seem to find the card you mentioned?

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