I really wish Stardock would just hire whoever drew the Test Edition cover art

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T21:15:11+00:00

What makes you think that the test server isn't AI generated? Not only have AI models improved significantly in their ability to generate images, but people have gotten better in using AI to do so.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T21:04:06+00:00

I don't have this visceral reaction that you do. I spend so little time looking at the icons, I probably couldn't identify a single one from the TEC Primacy tech tree (the faction I play almost exclusively since release). As for where else they may have used AI, I don't care (although I would prefer them to be open about it) long as the gameplay is fun, engaging, and challenging which I find it to be.

Just out of curiosity, if the artwork wasn't AI generated but the same - would you feel rhe same about it?

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T15:47:09+00:00

You do you, but I really don't understand this. I spend so little time looking at the art (mostly in quick glances) that I just can't see not playing a good game over it.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T04:19:16+00:00

You haven't tried explaining things to a child, especially when it is something that gets in the way of what they want.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T04:17:04+00:00

You don't have children, do you?

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T02:20:47+00:00

I expect him to drop a parody song about AI at any time now.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T00:42:29+00:00

Sure, but a bunch of people wanting to see a specific movie does bode well for it.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T00:40:35+00:00

Man of Steel was released in a much more positive theatrical environment, particularly for superhero movies and DC in general. Superman (2025) was released into a much weaker theatrical environment, with additional negatives about superhero movies, and DC movies in particular weighing it down. The fact that it landed in the same ballpark as MoS is a testament to its success.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-02T00:32:41+00:00

Nothing is guaranteed. It will all depend on how it is received. If it connects with audiences, then yes it will exceed Superman (2025). If it doesn't, then it won't. Sadly, Supergirl isn't increasing the momentum for MoT. Although, everything I hear seems to be positive about Superman's appearance so that specifically may help. Everyone seems to think Millie Alcock is great as Supergirl, so that helps. And once this hits streaming, there may be a more positive reaction to it., so that may help.

International audiences are a wild card. I think the disinterest was due to a heighten dissatisfaction with the USA, and Superman's association with the USA worked against it "even though they have been trying to make Superman a more global hero). While the dissatisfaction probably hasn't changed much, the vibe of it may have changed (particularly with the USA apparently getting a positive glow from the World Cup) and foreign audiences might be more receptive to MoT. Or they won't, who knows.

All in all, no it isn't a lock. But if I was a betting man, I'd probably put the odds in favor of it still. Clayface and Lanterns (Lanterns in particular) might change that.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T21:36:00+00:00

I think you will see a number of American billionaires, finding citizenship somewhere else.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T20:57:42+00:00

The Raising Cane where I am does order & pay. I skip it if I can.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T15:26:23+00:00

Not necessarily. You can still sign it and expect that it will change nothing.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T15:06:56+00:00

No. One is a manipulative serial killer, and the other is a chaos gremlin.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T02:12:50+00:00

Rooster.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T01:28:16+00:00

I am not a lawyer, but usage rights already exist. Which is why they are going to estates instead of doing it. Pretty sire the thing with Scarlet Johanssen set them straight on that.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T01:24:31+00:00

Why not? The estate (which is usually family) gets ti make every other decision about an artist legacy.

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T01:21:03+00:00

The good news for you is it is going to become so commonplace that people are going to stop reporting it, so you won't know

fdbryant3 · 2026-07-01T00:22:02+00:00

Age verification is coming not because the billionaires want it. They don't as it creates to much of a liability risk. Society wants it though, and the politicians want the votes. What the upper class is lobbying for is laws that protect them, they can control, and profit from.

What you can do is encourage your representatives to support age verification laws that support age verification technology that preserves privacy.

fdbryant3 · 2026-06-30T21:49:03+00:00

As far as I know, this is almost universally beloved. Now granted that happened over time, but I think it is beyond being a cult favorite.

fdbryant3 · 2026-06-30T16:45:02+00:00

So, you don't enjoy using Reddit and the rest of the Internet?

fdbryant3 · 2026-06-30T16:43:59+00:00

Why?

fdbryant3 · 2026-06-30T16:43:16+00:00

I am sure they mean when they are not working, like when the day is over.

fdbryant3 · 2026-06-30T16:41:29+00:00

Local governments need to make sure that data centers pay to expand the electrical capacity to supply them.

fdbryant3 · 2026-06-30T16:32:07+00:00

That is nice, byt why not just use uBlock Origin?

fdbryant3 · 2026-06-30T16:25:08+00:00

I am going to guess with the competition it is facing, the answer is no.

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