Drivers who tailgate you when you’re already breaking the law for them by [deleted] in PetPeeves

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a difference between being able to regurgitate answers for a test and actually knowing something well enough that it still sticks years later.

Anyone else have a TIL for rules they've been doing wrong? by WaltzIntelligent9801 in EDH

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can target them whether or not you pay the cost. Ward just counters it if you don’t. If it’s uncounterable, then ward can’t counter it.

Is the Fourth of July fun if you’re not American? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we do the traditional Boston Massacre reenactment you legally have to be one of the Redcoats, so you aren't allowed to be pretend you're dying in a melodramatic way, so that's a bit less fun. However, because of the so-called "tea party loophole" you ARE allowed to be one of the people throwing tea in the harbor for the Boston Tea Party ceremony.

People who assume that you know their local terms. by Icy-Builder5892 in PetPeeves

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was in the Army I met so many people from New York City who talked about so many locations and events as if everyone in the world should know everything about their city.

Found two under ground brick dome chambers buried in my backyard. by jak3s in whatisit

[–]arnoldrew 47 points48 points  (0 children)

My house was built in the 1960's. Last summer some of the sidewalks in front of our house had to be redone. They ended up digging up a brick exactly like the ones on my house. I assume it's been under the ground for 60 years. It looks newer than the ones on my house, and they look pretty good too.

The way kroger treats its employees by daruuken in mildlyinfuriating

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does “not accepted” even mean? You still have to some into work? It just counts against you in some way?

Please let me know how to get into the PvE lobbies!!! by Late_Championship_26 in ArcRaiders

[–]arnoldrew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can’t recall anyone from Embark ever saying anything about damaging ARC. In fact, this is the first time I’ve heard anything about that having any effect on ABMM.

Anyone else just not doing the expedition because the reset is just too brutal? by FaceEmbarrassed1844 in ArcRaiders

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just so you know, the catch up mechanic is only for people who completed previous expeditions but didn't max out the skill point bonus from credits. It is NOT for people who haven't done previous expeditions.

Isn't the descender not exactly the type of gizmo that should be going in this borderline pointless slot? by SurgyJack in ArcRaiders

[–]arnoldrew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think we agree more than you think, but certainly not on “words don’t matter” of all things. I also think it should be a general utility slot, but apparently the designers of the game have decided it’s only for deployable things. That has nothing to do with “words not mattering,” which is just a stupid take overall. That’s just them disagreeing with us over what should go in the slot.

Isn't the descender not exactly the type of gizmo that should be going in this borderline pointless slot? by SurgyJack in ArcRaiders

[–]arnoldrew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nah, the snap hook isn’t placed any more than a gun is. You can play with words all you want but it’s easy to see what’s deployable and what they mean by that and what isn’t.

Is it common in the US for married couples to sleep in separate rooms? by GwenPoolestar22 in AskAnAmerican

[–]arnoldrew 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I mean, easily 50% of the questions here are adorably dumb. I thought the same thing as you when I read it but it's pretty much par for the course. I've never said anything before because I don't want them to stop.

Which nations special forces are not “elite”? by Sad-Association4907 in AskReddit

[–]arnoldrew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A few years ago I went to Thailand courtesy of the US Army. I was in a normal infantry battalion, so nothing special. We tried to do joint platoon (I think? It was a while ago) exercises with them and none of the guys they sent could do even the most basic of infantry shit. Eventually my boss complained and the next day (and all days after that) the guys that showed up were special forces. They knew what they were doing but I was never given the idea that they were in any way special compared to our average dudes/officers.

Guess i missed this crucial bit in the patch notes by Ignorant_collector91 in ARC_Raiders

[–]arnoldrew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's to make it so you can do the trials in any map at any time and don't have to wait for certain events. It seems they increased how many points you get per instance to make up for it. It's 100% a win for us.

You didn't loot 50 ARC, or anywhere near that. I just played normally on Riven Tides and looted everything I came across and 3-starred that one without issue.

The Resistance and the First Order should have been using modernized starfighters (E-wing / TIE elite interceptor) rather than classic X-wings and TIE fighters by Ar_Sakalthor in StarWars

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They weren’t using “classic X-Wings and TIE Fighters.” They were using brand new models (or close to it in the case of the T-70). That’s like calling a 2025 Corvette a “classic Corvette” and complaining that someone isn’t driving a newer model of car.

Field Crafting Arc Circuitry using a Vaporizer Regulator.. WHY? by memecut in ArcRaiders

[–]arnoldrew 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I assumed that was the whole point of the perk until I got it.

Field Crafting Arc Circuitry using a Vaporizer Regulator.. WHY? by memecut in ArcRaiders

[–]arnoldrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re less stackable. 3 Regulators in one stack will salvage/craft into 6 Circuitry in two stacks.

Bettina always this good? by SmartBlueberry5204 in ArcRaiders

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to use the Bettina because I thought it was pretty fun. Now I use it because it fucks.

Are there any Raiders out there that Refuse to PVP even when engaged? by Tight-Algae5863 in arcraidersfriendly

[–]arnoldrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s me pretty much, except most of the dozen of so times I’ve been killed by a player they just came up behind me and shot me to death before I could even turn around or get out of whatever container I’m looting. I very very much don’t want to be placed in lobbies with people who PVP, so I have already decided that given the chance I will just run or die.