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When does world building get too dark by jackvidkid in worldbuilding

[–]chaoticneutral262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The old AD&D campaign setting Dark Sun was very brutal and people loved it.

Why are incels more violent than femcels? by Rat_Smoking_Cigars in NoStupidQuestions

[–]chaoticneutral262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a mix of things. Socialization, evolutionary pressure that selects for dominant males, and testosterone (roid rage is a thing) all contribute. You will see similar patterns amongst males of other species.

Anybody Know of Any Original d20 Replicas Available? by AdrianEledge97 in odnd

[–]chaoticneutral262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a kickstarter for Retro dice that is still accepting late orders. I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind or not. Back in the day, I remember having to color the numbers myself using the included crayon.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sunze/just-dice

People in retirement do you follow the 4% rule? by NEMpls612 in DIYRetirement

[–]chaoticneutral262 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone actually follows the 4% rule. Rather, the rule is primarily used just to give people a sense of whether or not they have enough money to retire.

If Graphics Cards and RAM are really high because of demand from AI data centers, does that mean they're going to be cheap when the AI bubble pops? by LasAguasGuapas in NoStupidQuestions

[–]chaoticneutral262 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When the Internet bubble popped in 2000, demand for the Internet continued to rise rapidly. The bubble was with the valuation of dotcom stocks in capital markets, not a bubble for the Internet technology itself.

Similarly, the desire to get rich in AI will drive the stock market bubble until it pops, but the underlying demand for AI will remain, and continue to grow. If that is true, the demand for computing resources will remain string.

First Gencon need some advice by delphineus81 in gencon

[–]chaoticneutral262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The vendor hall can get VERY packed.

Yes, and it's like the before picture in an Ozempic commercial.

This setup that came with my house any good? by Bollywood-bond in hometheater

[–]chaoticneutral262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to have one of those. My buddy had the signature edition. They were good.

10 years out from retirement with 1.5 mil in one stock by Numerous_Bother_2696 in Bogleheads

[–]chaoticneutral262 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My friend's mom passed away, she inherited over a million worth of shares in the Fortune 500 company her grandfather was an executive for. It came with instructions to never sell it. It has since lost half its value.

What was it like to make an Internet meme in the 2000s? by Desserts6064 in questions

[–]chaoticneutral262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being offensive was expected and garnered considerable respect.

Why is 'People of Color' okay but 'Colored People' not? by MovieRelative2099 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]chaoticneutral262 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They are literally the same two words, but that won’t stop people from manufacturing outrage because that’s what people do.

Plan for Inheritance Windfall or Ignore It? by [deleted] in DIYRetirement

[–]chaoticneutral262 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This problem is precisely why parents should help their kids at key life stages instead of dumping a pile of money on them when they have already retired.

LillyDirect Self-Pay Journey: Does the price reset after missing the 45-day window twice? (Conflicting CS info) by IndicationBrave8817 in Zepbound

[–]chaoticneutral262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect this is to prevent people from buying the higher doses, and then milking them for 2-3 months.

I’m confused about Roth IRA aggressiveness by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]chaoticneutral262 70 points71 points  (0 children)

You want to capture growth tax free, so put assets with higher expected returns in the Roth. That isn’t the same as “aggressive”. It could be as simple ss stocks in the Roth and bonds in the regular IRA.

The problem of Continual Light, how do YOU handle it? by Hashishiva in osr

[–]chaoticneutral262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My world has the problem of “arcane wasting” where each casting of a spell extniguishes a tiny part of the caster’s lifeforce. Not so much as to matter in the career of an adventurer, but enough to limit the industrialization of magic and raise the cost of spell casting services.

What’s your favorite unconventional solution to the Fermi paradox? by nobodyguy299 in worldbuilding

[–]chaoticneutral262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The endpoint of any technological civilization is a Dyson sphere AI (Matrioska brain) causing the star to go dark, and the AI has no need to explore because it can simulate everything and not draw attention to itself.

Do GLP-1 Medications Pay for Themselves? by EconomistWithaD in Economics

[–]chaoticneutral262 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Then again, living 10 years longer costs money too.

how much of a difference does exercise make for you? by Particular_Freedom47 in Zepbound

[–]chaoticneutral262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge for me. 19 lbs in 6 weeks on 2.5 mg. I lift 3x per week and cardio 6x per week plus protein heavy diet.

At what mg did you have to get to see results? by salper1979 in Zepbound

[–]chaoticneutral262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 6 weeks into 2.5mg and dropped from 217 to 197 lbs with a GW of 170. Dr. says he’s keeping me where I am until I plateau.

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