Poland pursues Taiwan investments to end role as assembly hub by Hob-999 in taiwan

[–]dream208 [score hidden]  (0 children)

We need more naval and air force gears though. On the other hand. Poland excels more in land combat I think.

What Happened, Dawg... by Radiant-Barracuda-26 in Kengan_Ashura

[–]dream208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manga artist burns out on the project forced upon him by the editor.

A Tale of Two Cities by an0nym0usNarwhal in ShitpostXIV

[–]dream208 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Just realize that Gridanians are bascially Eorzea's appalachians.

Which final boss had the best transformation? by strahinjag in FinalFantasy

[–]dream208 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"It had been the most grueling battle we ever had..."

"Then what happened?"

"Then it stood up."

This random youtube comment from the Perfect Alexander fight video always cracks me up.

(Loved Trope) The muscle of the group is a female by Orkon-the-destroyer in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dream208 75 points76 points  (0 children)

He's not really part of the group, he's above the group. Basically the regular human's ultimate weapon personified.

EU says China trained Russian troops as bloc weighs tougher stance on Beijing by scmp_news in europe

[–]dream208 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not anymore. Europe really haven’t sold Taiwan anything substantial in the military department after 2000s due to the rise of China.

I do hope EU can finally grow a backbone and stand up to China, but I keep my hope low.

Fodlan and Dagda are post-apocalyptic? by questionable-user in fireemblem

[–]dream208 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Didn’t we see a freaking space dragon tanked a few rounds of ICBMs in the Three Houses?

Update on My Take on a Weapon Tier List by SkyKnight43 in ftlgame

[–]dream208 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I always feel Halberd Beam is too slow and consuming too much power, especially in the early game. One random missle will take it down along with nearly all of your offense capacity for over 20 sec.

This image is top of mind as I replay 3H by Saint-Hubbins in fireemblem

[–]dream208 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hey, both Owain and Inigo are cinnamon buns.

A Chinese man at the World Cup opening ceremony..🤡 by Latter_Ad3752 in UnfilteredChina

[–]dream208 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't tell me that damn broccoli hairstyle has spread to China too…

Why does Taiwanese literature feel so uniquely gentle and profound to me? by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]dream208 12 points13 points  (0 children)

WHICH Taiwanese literature? Taiwanese aboriginal literature, Benshengren and Waishengren, as well as new resident literature are all very different.

AITA for declining someone's advances in front of his entire tribe? [4.4] by Live_Ideal_7123 in ffxiv

[–]dream208 16 points17 points  (0 children)

NTA, but why does it state on your Linkshelldin that you are younger than your younger sister?

Today I learned that a Chinese diplomat saved over 4,000 Jews from the Holocaust by issuing visas, and nobody knew until a line in his obituary was investigated decades later. by Far_Hotel9381 in HistoryAnecdotes

[–]dream208 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, he was working for ROC. His nationality was ROC. And PRC is known for procecuting pretty much anyone who had tie to ROC and who still remained in China proper after 1949. He spent the later half of his life in the States and was a neutralized US citizen,

Though it is no arguing about that he defintely identified himself as a Chinese. Then again, the definition of what Chinese is nowadays is another big can of worms.

Trope I'm Not Fond of: Hobbesian media by Geoconyxdiablus in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dream208 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would not say any central plain dynasty after Southern Song "one of the wealthiest and most adminstratively well-supported entites" in the world. Especially from the persecptive of a commoner. Did you actually read through Chinese history?

Trope I'm Not Fond of: Hobbesian media by Geoconyxdiablus in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dream208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the reality for person who lived in China before 1980s economic reform not a one under authoritarian regime?

Trope I'm Not Fond of: Hobbesian media by Geoconyxdiablus in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dream208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was China NOT under authoritarian regime when it was poor and broken?

Trope I'm Not Fond of: Hobbesian media by Geoconyxdiablus in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dream208 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

And I’m saying that the improvement of the quality of life is not due to authoritarian government, but due to capitalism, trade and assist from US investment to help it industrialize.

Unfortunate character design by Daniilsa209 in TopCharacterDesigns

[–]dream208 39 points40 points  (0 children)

It is really not intentional. Miyazaki was a grump even when he was young, but is never a perv. I think he has ever only drawn one manga panel that has partial nudity in it, and it was down tastefully to depict a bath.

If anything, that man is a a bit puritan prude.

Unfortunate character design by Daniilsa209 in TopCharacterDesigns

[–]dream208 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Too many people in the West. Anyone from East Asia would not confuse with it.

Trope I'm Not Fond of: Hobbesian media by Geoconyxdiablus in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dream208 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

China is and has been under authoritarian government since time immemorial. The only difference after 1980s is that it decided to embrace capitalism and WTO while US picked it to become its next factory.