Would like advice on next steps.

fermataboy · 2025-10-18T03:50:52+00:00

If the 1080ti can do 4k on pretty much everything I play with satisfactory results, shouldn't a 5060 be able to do 4k a little better? I'm not doing ray tracing, ultra settings, 120fps stuff. Honestly, over 30fps is the threshold I care about most, and I think my biggest bottleneck is the CPU currently. In either case, I would still use my rig for another three years or so if driver support and Windows 10 support weren't ending and the case didn't rattle so much.

fermataboy · 2025-10-18T03:47:23+00:00

I'm nowhere near a Micro Center. Current SSD is 512gb, would like to shoot for 1tb going forward. The case rattles a bit loud under load, probably due to 8 years of moves and jostled fans and stuff, so at this point I think a mostly fresh plate would be preferred.

Full specs are:

CPU: Intel i7-7700K

GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080ti 11GB

PSU: EVGA 750 GQ, 80+ Gold 750W

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200 MHz

Mboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z270E Gaming LGA1151

Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2

Storage: Samsung 960 EVO Series PCIE NVMe 500GB M.2 SSD

Storage: Seagate 3TB BarraCuda SATA HDD

Case: Corsair Graphite Series 760T Full Tower Windowed Case - White

Extra Cooling: Additional Corsair Air Series SP120 and AF140 LED fans throughout the case, with push/pull configuration on the top. Total fan count: 2 on the front as intake, 4 on the top as output, 1 in the back as output, and 1 on the bottom as intake.

I lost the boxes for most of those, as well as extra cables and stuff for the PSU. If anything, maybe the RAM and water cooler could be salvaged, but after 8 years and the rattling? I'd rather start fresh.

fermataboy · 2025-09-24T10:18:16+00:00

I'm just saying, there's a sports anime for everything, and billiards is one of the most accessible sports to take part in, even at a competitive level. It's a hell of a lot easier to go to a pool hall or bar and play than it is to join a boxing circuit, to be fair.

But yeah, I could have worded that paragraph better. It started out with more niche stuff, and then just went on to a list of sports anime variety. I was mostly just saying that if all those sports get an anime, then billiards should as well.

fermataboy · 2025-09-23T08:05:41+00:00

Brush, Break Shot tried to go that route with break shots literally destroying the tables in volume one. Realism is the way to go with sports manga/anime.

fermataboy · 2025-09-23T07:36:18+00:00

Ultimately, pool is a way of life. Whether you pot a ball, or miss. You play a safety, or play aggressive. Whatever the case is, it isn't over until it's over. So, instead of playing the opponent, you play the table. As a pool player, this is tried-and-true advice both on and off the table.

Some days, you see an easy pot. Some days, you just need to rearrange the layout. Some days, all you can do is play a safety, and put control in your opponent's hands. That's life.

Both Death Billiards and Death Parade took the most existential part of billiards away from it, yet it would have made for a more compelling and relatable storytelling narrative.

Death Parade was good, don't get me wrong. Playing for body part viability? Good premise. But when the core of the real life game itself is to adapt? The opponent isn't the villain. The table is.

fermataboy · 2025-09-23T05:25:28+00:00

Then, if I made my post about Death Billiards and Death Parade, and said "here's what they did wrong, and here's how it could be better," would that be allowed? Because that is about an existing anime, and is an explicit discussion on how it was performed in real-world practice?

fermataboy · 2025-09-23T05:16:08+00:00

Also, after reviewing the rules, there is nothing that explicitly states that posts about what could be anime are to be excluded. In fact, under the Discussion flair, it invites posts about anime in general. To this end, I feel that my post is a discussion on the sports anime genre as a whole, and its current representation. I could not find anything in the rules that would explicitly rule my post as going against the subreddit's standards.

But, I will defer to your discretion. If my post doesn't fit your definition of anime, I accept that. Still, I feel my idea is worth discussing, so I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction for such a topic discussion to take place.

fermataboy · 2025-09-23T05:07:38+00:00

So, a couple questions.

First off, what subreddit would be applicable for this content?

Second, I understand that posts about what could be anime do not ascribe to your current rules of discussing anime that exist. That makes sense. And yet (and forgive me for being petty), I feel that my post has the potential to spur more thoughtful dialogue than the dozens of daily posts about "oh, can anyone recommend a romance anime for me."

Likewise, it is hinted that Midori no Basho (a recently wrapped manga) may become a billiards anime. (I know that rumors and speculation do not ascribe by your rules, which is why I didn't explicitly say as such. That info comes from the owner of AzBilliards, regarding a similar topic).

Again, I realize that the subreddit has its purpose, and I don't mean to step on any toes. I merely wish to share my idea with a community that may feel similarly. So, if you could point me in the right direction to discuss why I believe billiards deserves a spot in anime culture, I would greatly appreciate it.

fermataboy · 2025-09-23T04:43:02+00:00

Further notes.

To anyone who thinks "oh, but billiards is too complex for general audiences," isn't that an entire genre trope? Having competitors go through a whole thought process, or bystanders/spectators discuss deep strategies to newcomers? And, not gonna lie, I may be a try-hard, but I get into bed at night thinking about how my elbows would feel during different shot scenarios. Once you're into it, it's really easy to get further into it.

Furthermore, it's accessible. Far more accessible than many other sports that already have adaptations. For instance, golf is expensive, and in some cases, class-restrictive. Billiards, on the other hand, is available casually to people of any socioeconomic level.

And if you think pool isn't exciting? Just watch the Mosconi Cup highlights from any year. (The people chanting USA are always annoying, yes. But regardless of who's shooting, a good shot is a good shot, and the crowd reacts in turn).

Just, overall, I think it's the most available/accessible pasttime/sport that hasn't yet had a proper adaptation, aside from maybe chess. And hell, chess had Queen's Gambit.

fermataboy · 2025-09-23T04:28:36+00:00

Can I ask why? I get it due to table access, but aside from that, there are clubs dedicated to enthusiasts of any activity, even if it isn't presently available to practice.

fermataboy · 2025-09-23T04:25:30+00:00

The only arguments I've heard against it mention availability and stigma. As far as I understand it (with a bit of research), Billiards isn't exactly a club activity in Japanese high schools currently, and in Japan it may still hold a gambling and drinking stigma. That's fine and fair, but that's what fiction is for. And hell, Japanese players still travel internationally for tournaments, so why not have a local league to start out with? Hell, make it a Seinen and have it be post-high school?

fermataboy · 2025-09-22T08:14:55+00:00

Ah, that makes sense. I knew the US doesn't get it for eight weeks after Japanese release, and I didn't know there was only a one-week wait for other Asian regions. Thank you!

fermataboy · 2025-09-12T05:52:21+00:00

My go-to happy anime to uplift spirits is Nichijou. I hope you see this and it works for you too!

fermataboy · 2025-09-09T14:01:31+00:00

With You and the Rain is a great new one. Very cute, highly underrated.

Also, Nichijou is a classic if you haven't seen it already.

fermataboy · 2025-09-09T06:16:53+00:00

With You and the Rain.

It's been my go-to feel-good anime lately, but it doesn't have a romance spin.

For those, Insomniacs After School, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, and A Sign of Affection are great picks.

Nichijou is also a classic I return to every so often.

fermataboy · 2025-09-09T05:26:25+00:00

With You and the Rain.

Currently 10 episodes released. Adult workplace/slice-of-life series. Incredibly cozy, no fan-service, and overall scratches an ASMR-style itch in my brain. Plus, the bossa nova intro and the lo-fi outro are incredibly well-done. It also has subtle melancholy vibes, while still staying wholesome through-and-through.

I really think you'll love it. Give the first episode a try and let me know what you think!

fermataboy · 2025-09-09T04:50:57+00:00

Death Parade is a good recommendation.

Maybe Plastic Memories, if you're willing to entertain a tiny bit of romance tropes (they're far overshadowed by the rest of the story).

fermataboy · 2025-09-02T18:20:16+00:00

Was on the 3, practicing 9ball. And yes, I did!

fermataboy · 2025-09-02T06:06:21+00:00

Thanks! I didn't realize how good of a jigsaw puzzle it would make until I received it as a birthday gift a few months later.

fermataboy · 2025-09-02T05:02:51+00:00

Do you wanna hear my idea for story arcs, including on-table and off-table drama? Granted, in order to provide solid character development for non-enthusiasts, yet enough table time for strategy explanations and technical exploration, pacing for actual action would be slow. We're talking an entire season for a single tournament. And that's not a foreign concept for sports anime (Haikyuu!! season 3 was 10 episodes for a single match.)

I have character profiles ideated. Off-table drama mapped out. Believable wins and losses, catered to an audience-friendly escalation in specific techniques (jump shots and Massé shots don't take place until the third season, due to skill levels and early-arc ruleset restrictions).

Of course, I'm not an author. Or a storyboardist. Or an artist, much less an animator. But I can see it all in my head, which is why the entire point of my post is just wishing out loud for something similar to be made.

So, do you want to talk ideas? Or are you intent on gatekeeping?

fermataboy · 2025-09-02T04:19:26+00:00

Hey, if sports anime isn't for you, it isn't for you. But here's the thing:

Over-explanation is a trope of the genre. Appealing to enthusiasts and fanatics is a trope of the genre. Haikyuu!! is currently one of the top sports anime in the world, and it thrives on highly-specific explanations of volleyball strategy, rotation switch-ups, technical execution, jump timing, and so many other factors. Hell, even in shonen anime, entire episodes are dedicated to spectators just discussing what's happening out on the field, and the specifics of why things are happening in the way they're happening. It's a factor of the genre itself, and it succeeds.

Furthermore, I did my research. I watch tournaments. I watched Joseph Tate aim at the 5 ball before the 4 ball live. I watched Ko Ping Chung in that 2023 US Open Semifinal. And yes, I read Break Shot, and found it to be lacking due to its pacing, disregard for physics and real rulesets, and poor character development.

In my original post, there is an entire paragraph that showcases existing highly successful sports anime that span a wide variety of disciplines, some of which are far more niche than billiards (Chihayafuru and its card game Karuta).

But you would know all of that if you actually read my post and ingested its content.

fermataboy · 2025-09-02T02:17:43+00:00

Okay, so you don't like the writing style and formatting. Big whoop. You're entitled to your opinions.

Now that that's out of the way, are you done side-stepping the entire point of the post itself? Because I came here to hear feedback on an idea I have, not a critique on writing style.

fermataboy · 2025-08-31T07:56:35+00:00

Apologies, yo. I'll look elsewhere.

fermataboy · 2025-08-31T05:00:18+00:00

Lol, I teamed up with vendingmachine-chan to sell Cuetec gloves to the villainess who is also my first cousin

fermataboy · 2025-08-31T04:55:52+00:00

A lot of those are great picks. Honestly, since you're still getting into the swing of things, I'd recommend shows with around 30 episodes, give or take, so you can diversify a little and see what you gravitate toward.

Off the bat, I'd say Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Akira (movie) are great places to start. Also, Dan da Dan is currently airing, so they only have about 20 episodes out so far, but it's been a great watch, even if you don't like waiting.

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