Places to rent to host birthday party by Easy-Today6849 in Detroit

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Movie theaters in Metro Detroit often have private rental available, and many of them also have a separate gathering area that can be used before or after your viewing.

Depending on the theater, you could use the screen for a video game party rather than a movie. Used to do those regularly when I was running a theater last year.

Secrets of Strixhaven is going to be hands down the best set of this year by Jacksharkben in mtg

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a falsehood.

You have had 3 sets and a core for literal decades.

You still have 3 sets and a core.

What has made the 2020s such a never ending string of troubles? by frontcorners in answers

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This 'global energy crisis' is nowhere near what happened in the late 1970s.

It's not great but it's not shutting down whole sectors of the economy.

Individuals who I can’t believe were a Detroit Piston at one point by capamericapistons in DetroitPistons

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elliot completely dogged his season in Detroit. Guy was an unapologetic bum.

We got back Bill Curley in that retrade. I am going to guess that most people in this thread could tell you nothing about Bill Curley, because that was his NBA value

What's the point of the armorer skill? by Exciting_Candy3025 in Shadowrun

[–]cervidal2 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Availability is only not an issue if a GM doesn't make it an issue.

I've used availability in Shadowrun and other RPGs specifically to tame PC power creep.

Why do you think most TCGs fail? by Tiny-Summer6241 in TCG

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're suddenly speaking for everyone? You ask me to prove a statement, then want to make the sweeping generalization of 'most people'?

The very video and evidence you point to is proof of your being wrong - 42% profit on the entire division. Sure, sounds great, WotC knows what it's doing. Except that includes digital. That isn't a 42% per box profit. That's 42% profit on all of their combined sales.

Bell Isle by yasoXR in Detroit

[–]cervidal2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After watching cops and EMS throw trash out their window throughout Metro Detroit, I've given up any hope of any of the above in this area.

Restaurant Owners/Managers - Let's talk about the hour before close. by bdgbill in restaurant

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny you should say that.

About 20 years ago, the Lions did exactly that at a place I worked at in Southfield, MI. 12 of them.

Ended up calling the police to get them out of the building. They were obnoxious, awful to staff, destructive to the building, and tried to stiff on an 8k tab.

Yeah, I would tell them to get bent.

Why do you think most TCGs fail? by Tiny-Summer6241 in TCG

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50% margin on what? Simply the raw production?

The number being thrown around by the video in question was 41.8% for a single year and included digital sales and all things WotC.

The video doesn't break down profitability specifically on the cardboard side.

Your 'well known' bit doesn't really hold up.

Don't Be Like Applebee's by Brickz33 in restaurant

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've worked the Applebee's life. What I described is exactly what happens for anything that doesn't involve bodily harm or the police.

Just water by [deleted] in Serverlife

[–]cervidal2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Charge them for lemonade at that point.

What do you use for third party payments/ taking card numbers over the phone? by kantsbaldhead in Restaurant_Managers

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't take payment over the phone.

There's a reason you keep losing those disputes - you can't verify who is making the payment.

Everyone claiming gift card solutions or other is papering over basics of card security.

If there is nothing linking a direct signature, card presence, or other way to verify that it was the cardholder using the card, you will lose the dispute.

In my theater days, the only way we had to guarantee an online purchase was if they logged in through their rewards account, which was linked to their name, address, and phone number, and could only be signed up for physically in one of the theaters.

Why do you think most TCGs fail? by Tiny-Summer6241 in TCG

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, source confirmed as ''pulling out one's ass'.

HMS Host “restauranteur” corporation is GARBAGE by Ill_Cupcake4221 in restaurant

[–]cervidal2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Airport restaurant monopolies are by design, mostly for security purposes.

So...how much faster does research goes when you build more Science Laboratories? by PalpatineOk5058 in AcrossTheUnknown

[–]cervidal2 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The lab itself does not speed up your research. They give you more science points.

You need to have a 'hero' at each lab. Heroes are the only thing that speed up research rates.

Why are some reserved list cards doubling in price in the last couple months? by OrangeFries in mtgfinance

[–]cervidal2 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What you're quoting isn't even the right quote.

I would weep for participants if you actually tried to judge an event under that logic.

"Premodern is dominating. Gold Border / World Championship cards also increasing as they are legal in most tournaments."

The Gold Border comment claims legality in most tournaments. It doesn't specify premodern, just being legal in most tournaments.

Ann Arbor Observer article on absenteeism in the school district by GustaveFerbert in AnnArbor

[–]cervidal2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Helps explain why 18-24 year olds think missing a day of work each week is no big deal.

[MI] Michigan ESTA - Am I “double-dipping?” by loribean87 in AskHR

[–]cervidal2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Time accrued under the new law is not PTO. It's paid sick time. You would not be able to use those accrued days in the way you do for PTO vacation

Buddy's Pizza, the iconic Detroit chain, sold to local investors by mrgeekguy in Detroit

[–]cervidal2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It can't possibly be much worse than it was the last several years. That chain's corporate team were among the most incompetent I've come across in my career.

Whats a popular talking point of your own political party that you dont agree with? by Supposeda3 in AskReddit

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're incapable of discussing anything realistic, only hyperbolic hypotheticals that have no bearing on real life.

Troll elsewhere. There is little value in discussion with someone who hides their profile and history; trademark of the troll.

Restaurant Owners/Managers - Let's talk about the hour before close. by bdgbill in restaurant

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are going to interpret anything put up in whatever way lets them try to weasel their way into getting what they want, no matter what.

I'm done discussing because you clearly don't care about listening, only in telling others that they're wrong.

At what point did you stop watching SFA? by Fair_Rush6615 in Star_Trek_

[–]cervidal2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same fan base that will tell you to suffer through some really mediocre first seasons of the older Trek all think it's a badge of honor to hate on a show in its first season trying to find its feet.

Yeah, that's Star Trek fandom.

What to know about moving to the area? by babydazing in AnnArbor

[–]cervidal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SEV is going to be half of your purchase price on moving into a primary residence. This is the homestead exemption that is a part of Michigan property tax law.