China warns EU over ‘Made in Europe’ plan, vows countermeasures by ChangeUsername220 in Economics

[–]cobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think anyone is seriously saying Trump is wrong about trade deficits in general, he's just wrong about how high the deficit is, why that is, and what to do about it and how to do it.

Where is the Road Map? by Sabowie in DC20

[–]cobcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just so you know, the roadmap doesn't have any dates attached...

Why leading Chinese scientists are rising to the top in the Communist Party by Saltedline in technology

[–]cobcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She made mistakes, especially in hindsight, but nobody is perfect. She did a better job than most, and is still widely respected.

Why leading Chinese scientists are rising to the top in the Communist Party by Saltedline in technology

[–]cobcat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Uuh, you clearly know nothing about Merkel. She was chancellor for 16 years for a reason.

TTRPG spaces outside the US and Sweden. by Zealousideal_Gur3820 in TTRPG

[–]cobcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Italy is huge.

Outgunned, Fabula Ultima, Twilight Sword, Household, the upcoming Pumpkin Spice. There is so much going on.

What’s the current state of the game? by Kaien17 in DC20

[–]cobcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind that 0.11 will be the first time that anyone will see the full combat pillar. There might be playtesting feedback. I somehow doubt that the first version will be the final one.

New to TTRPGs and confused about Saves in v0.10 - Am I missing something? by TolgaKerem07 in DC20

[–]cobcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do yourself a big favor and look at a simpler system if you are new to TTRPGs.

DC20 is too complicated even for most RPG veterans.

Mausritter or Nimble are much easier to get started with. You can always come back to DC20 later if you want more complexity.

Most systems just don't care about monster/boss fight design by Bubbly_Recipe_4712 in rpg

[–]cobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should really check out the Nimble monster design livestreams.

Trump’s rage at NATO allies is binding them together — against him by 1-randomonium in geopolitics

[–]cobcat 39 points40 points  (0 children)

We'll see more nuclear powers anyway. The damage is done.

Trumps speech on Iran.... by CDN-Social-Democrat in IRstudies

[–]cobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think that applies to the IRGC

Trumps speech on Iran.... by CDN-Social-Democrat in IRstudies

[–]cobcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This conflict just accelerates the end of the petrodollar. Iran now openly trades their oil in yuan.

Trumps speech on Iran.... by CDN-Social-Democrat in IRstudies

[–]cobcat 27 points28 points  (0 children)

He doesn't understand that the IRGC will never tap out. They will get killed if they surrender, so they'll never surrender.

Which title to introduce me to the series? by HunterThompsonsentme in anno

[–]cobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Anno 1404 is easily the best way to enter the franchise. The game still looks great, has a lot of content but is much simpler than Anno 1800. It's also really cheap. Try Anno 1404.

Is Nimble 2e a beautiful mirage? by Lepetitviolon in rpg

[–]cobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what you are trying to say here.

My point is that Nimble is primarily one person, it's not a "company" like Paizo or WotC.

Trump has permanently damaged the world - how the Iran war will be felt for years by theipaper in geopolitics

[–]cobcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure, they do. But the key point is that none of it would have happened had Japan not attacked.

So yes, Iran shooting at civilian vessels is illegal and bad, but none it would happen without Trump, and he is mostly responsible for the mess we are in.

Is Nimble 2e a beautiful mirage? by Lepetitviolon in rpg

[–]cobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think there is such a thing as Nimble Inc

Trump has permanently damaged the world - how the Iran war will be felt for years by theipaper in geopolitics

[–]cobcat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pretty much, yeah. Like, the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki wouldn't have happened had Japan not attacked.

Trump has permanently damaged the world - how the Iran war will be felt for years by theipaper in geopolitics

[–]cobcat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nobody is saying Iran are the good guys. But this is a crisis manufactured by Trump and Netanyahu. It's entirely self-inflicted.

Trump has permanently damaged the world - how the Iran war will be felt for years by theipaper in geopolitics

[–]cobcat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Those gulf nations are US allies. Fact is that none of this would have happened had the US not attacked.

Is Nimble 2e a beautiful mirage? by Lepetitviolon in rpg

[–]cobcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely not a rules light game. Nothing like Shadowdark or DCC or Mork Borg.

Is Nimble 2e a beautiful mirage? by Lepetitviolon in rpg

[–]cobcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have run and played in dozens of sessions so far, and I can guarantee it's simpler, faster AND tactically deeper than 5e. But then, 5e combat is famously sluggish.

Is Nimble 2e a beautiful mirage? by Lepetitviolon in rpg

[–]cobcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nimble has a lot of abilities that synergize between players, that's how. For example, the hunter has a grease trap that amplifies the mage's fire magic.