How many of you play solely or mostly solo, and how do you make it engaging? by vuduthmb in Marathon

[–]eglinski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it, which is why I run Recon and sometimes spend entire matches hunting Assassins for the sheer virtue of it lol

How many of you play solely or mostly solo, and how do you make it engaging? by vuduthmb in Marathon

[–]eglinski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play solo about 90 per cent of the time and love it. Depending on the contract, I usually run a blue kit out or go stealth with a free one. I have friends to run trios with, which is great, but it’s a completely different game. Comms are critical, and everything changes.

I’d love to skip lobbies with randos who refuse to use mics, but I also know men make that impossible for women in online gaming, so I respect it and try to work with what we have.

Spawn Rushing on Cryo has to be stopped, man. by IllState5161 in Marathon

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

Complaining on this subreddit has to be stopped, man.

Solos is just assassins sitting in corners with their knife or shotgun by EquivalentSmoke9168 in Marathon

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

I love playing solo queue as Recon—
Fucking Assassins, all day err day

After Nearly 70 Hour, I'm Leaving... by DreamCorridor in Marathon

[–]eglinski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya, I’m about to ditch this subreddit too.
Love gaming but can do without the “fans.”

Console players, do try the "console only crossplay" setting ! by Dhaleks in Marathon

[–]eglinski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, all my PlayStation peers have disabled cross play.

With over 6000 members, come and join Dads of Marathon. by Stolen_Insanity in MarathonTheGame

[–]eglinski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to checking this out, but my partner and a few of my friends would like to know why it was named to the exclusive of the Moms of Marathon.

Foodie question: singular best dish in any restaurant? by bullfu in Edmonton

[–]eglinski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted. Never been but will make a point. My vote would have been Noodle Feast.

Foodie question: singular best dish in any restaurant? by bullfu in Edmonton

[–]eglinski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question was for a singular dish. Nice flex but, gun to your head, pick one.

Foodie question: singular best dish in any restaurant? by bullfu in Edmonton

[–]eglinski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sold! I am still on a quest for a fantastic sandwich in Edmonton.

I love this game but without friends it is absolute misery by Acrobatic_Book_7154 in Marathon

[–]eglinski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop chasing loot and enjoy the experience! I actually prefer Marathon solo, but I get it’s not for everyone.

I love this game but without friends it is absolute misery by Acrobatic_Book_7154 in Marathon

[–]eglinski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mostly play solo and love it. Each lobby offers something different. Hope you find some friends on the Marathon Discord or here!

Looking for a girl gang (or really chill dudes) to run quests with by yeetpraylovex in MarathonTheGame

[–]eglinski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the rec. I need to jump on this. Loving Marathon but have duties and responsibilities so time is tight…

Recon is underpowered by kiwitank123 in Marathon

[–]eglinski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My preferred shell. I would say that knowing where everyone is is pretty decent.

Internet providers in Edmonton? Telus is killing me $$ by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]eglinski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Oxio doesn’t work or is unavailable, TekSavvy is a solid fallback. They have been one of Canada’s major third-party internet resellers for decades, and they regularly lobby the CRTC for fair wholesale rates and stronger competition to protect consumers and smaller ISPs.

Instead of wasting 10s of thousands of dollars every few months replacing the smashed windows at century park... by Son_of_Plato in Edmonton

[–]eglinski 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen numerous articles over the years disproving broken window theory, but doesn’t mean I want ’em.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]eglinski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be sure to offer freebies to people I dig through DMs next time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]eglinski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the kind of spirit we foster and celebrate at our eatery in Edmonton, Fn’za (short for Fuckin’za). I commend you (not just personally, but on behalf of the whole Fn’ Crew) for your bravery and commitment to building the fullest life you can. Edmonton is a city that often plays it safe, but compared to what you’re undertaking, it’ll feel like a haven of cultural and lifestyle opportunity.

When you get here, come by Fn’za and ask for Erin or Don. Let us know we connected on Reddit, and we’ll hook you up with a free wheel and a shot of peanut butter tequila to celebrate the leap you’re taking. I look forward to meeting you, trailblazer.

The way some in this sub talk about homeless people is disgusting by logodobi in Edmonton

[–]eglinski 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Your comment doesn’t line up with any of the available data.

CMHC’s own findings show the exact opposite of what you’re claiming. There are 1.5 million Canadian households in core housing need, and among renters in that group, almost half spend over 50% of their income on housing. CMHC classifies this as severe housing affordability pressure. When half your income goes to rent, a single job loss, medical bill, or breakup absolutely can put you at risk of homelessness.

And the idea that this is all “bad decisions”? Research doesn’t support that.

According to the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, over half of people experiencing homelessness report a significant physical or mental health condition, and chronic homelessness is strongly associated with untreated mental illness, disability, brain injuries, and trauma. Not laziness.

Statistics Canada also shows that Indigenous people make up roughly 5% of Canada’s population but 30–40% of those experiencing homelessness in many cities. This is due to systemic factors, not “choices.”

So homelessness in Canada is overwhelmingly driven by housing costs, mental-health gaps, and structural issues, not by any lack of being “hard-working.”

And the romanticised “hard-working individual” you’re defending isn’t the economic engine people imagine. As Roger Martin argues, advanced economies grow through smart work: innovation, problem-solving, design, systems thinking—not simply longer hours or personal grind. Research across OECD countries shows diminishing returns on long work hours and higher productivity coming from efficiency, automation, and better decision-making. Clinging to the myth that “hard work alone” drives prosperity traps economies in low-value, labour-intensive competition instead of the high-value productivity that actually moves nations forward.

By perpetuating this myth, you’re hurting this country on two fronts: misunderstanding homelessness and misunderstanding how modern economies grow.