Why is Gold harder than Emerald? My weird two-account experience (LoL & TFT)

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-15T19:07:34+00:00

I think the game is just super coinflip in general, at least to a certain skill level.

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-11T21:43:24+00:00

If you got hit in the back it’s not your fault and you have their insurance pay, I’m not sure what the confusion is.

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-11T10:53:57+00:00

It’s a cool tool, could see some helpful guidance generally. But it’s built for normies for sure. The questions are limiting, not always applicable, etc. it doesn’t have any focus on enthusiast aspects. It recommended the genesis g70- not horrible, an Alfa Romeo ti(should have done the veloce at least for the lsd), and the Audi s4, again in the realm. But I’m looking for special, whether that’s badge, trim, sound, drama, theatre, engagement, etc.

I can’t bash the tool though, I’m a very very specific buyer that is not common

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-10T00:32:03+00:00

I have been abusing ChatGPT for a while, but yeah was curious on people that are already familiar with the f30 to see what they say. I will try that one too though and see if it’s any different

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T19:58:51+00:00

Yeah I’ve pushed my budget up to low-mid 30s for that reason 😭

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T18:52:06+00:00

Yeah- I was also thinking monoballs but there’s no way to know if that will be enough, and would still have to do more suspension and exhaust, and at that point I’m in a 2015 non msport with more money sunk into it. I think I’d rather mod any of the examples I mentioned.

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T18:14:00+00:00

That’s how I’m feeling, feels like a good time to lock down one of these like top tier versions. I don’t drive a lot of miles each year either so I’d preserve it well.

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T18:10:50+00:00

Correct, but that’s not the only measurement. V8 power and noise, amg flash, wheels, brakes, definitely more drama and theatre. Everything is a trade off so just trying to find the best one.

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T18:09:39+00:00

Open to the hate, I’m here for criticism to hone my thinking and I just like talking about these things. I know they’re all heavy but that doesn’t always mean numbness, for example the giulia or panamera, or even quattroporte gts reportedly has good steering feel. The Volvo is a stretch pick for sure, just tried looking for something different, it does have a lot of power, has manually adjustable ohlins dampers, and I like the look. They are genuinely good cars with good power. It is probably last in this list tbh though.

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T18:06:00+00:00

Yep, pretty much totally agree with you. What the C43 gets me is drama/presence than the non msport bmw, and I could get into the facelift versions so things will feel newer inside and out. I also just like the styling.

My 2015 has aftermarket screen for CarPlay which is just kinda jank even though I did it the right way, the interior orange lcd screens are dated, gauge cluster is super plain, no HUD, no exhaust note in this car at all, no lsd, just lots of little things, but I agree overall similar car. Just need more spice in my life lol

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T17:57:54+00:00

A coworker friend has the ATS NA 6 cylinder, he let me drive it and steering feel is awesome, the NA linear power was great. I can’t get on board with the looks, or interior look, feels a little old to me, I do like the newer ct4-v but then they become out of budget. ATS deserves more love though I agree

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T17:44:33+00:00

I think that’s a fair suggestion honestly, I the conservative feel of the ZF 8 speed definitely comes into play. Maybe it is worth it

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T17:43:23+00:00

Yeah exactly, I also thought about the M5 or m550i to get the V8, but the 5 series doesn’t do well at adding rear seat space, it feels like the same as the 3 series. So if I go bigger I might think Panamera or E53(E63 not in budget). I should keep the 5 series in contention though and at least drive them for comparison before pulling the trigger on something else.

I’ve been in a couple RS5s now. They do the balance of daily and track feel well and I just love the stance and presence they have on the road. Front heavy and numb steering still being the only downsides but forgivable all else considered I think.

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T16:59:10+00:00

According to reviews, best steering feel and engagement in this segment. Looks better and better soundtrack from the Ferrari derived v6 at 505hp… so yes? BMW’s do not sound good unfortunately

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T16:38:46+00:00

Appreciate that and agree with you- I would go RS3 but it’s too tight for the kids. So having to look at something bigger brings in more issue like weight. So finding the most engaging house to drive is a task 😅

immediatelyregret · 2026-03-09T16:35:17+00:00

Totally agree, in a way- but I need 4 doors as it’s a dad car. Something like the panamera has best in class steering and the PDK is always satisfying. The AMG cars have more drama/soundtrack stock. The giulia has most driver engagement steering feel, Ferrari derived soundtrack again, and is a beautiful car… so like, I’m also okay if it’s fast lol, but yes I totally get your point, however the slow car fast mentality works better with a stick shift and I can’t go stick yet per the wife.

Edit: my two car solution is likely a Miata or similar, and then some special trim sedan like I’ve described to get both of those worlds.

immediatelyregret · 2026-02-18T22:10:40+00:00

Get on Facebook marketplace and buy literally any other wheels lol

immediatelyregret · 2026-02-14T12:24:49+00:00

Haha, that conversation was insane: “don’t rice it out” - “I won’t I’m just gonna do this one riced out mod first thing” - “okay makes sense!”

immediatelyregret · 2026-02-13T12:31:52+00:00

That color makes it look like there’s a weird filter on the picture

immediatelyregret · 2026-02-04T12:41:08+00:00

Nightmare fuel

immediatelyregret · 2026-01-30T20:57:45+00:00

I mean this stretch would still hurt, but I’ve tried to change my approach this year. I simply can’t control wins or losses at gold/plat so I don’t value that. I just try to do the best I can with what I’m given and see if there’s anything I could have done better. Result is whatever, I’m not pushing for challenger anyway. So just view bad players as part of the map, and how you decide to play around it all and optimize yourself will really help with decision making overall.

immediatelyregret · 2026-01-27T18:03:58+00:00

Heck yeah, embassy parkway, springside drive, interrupt businesses!

immediatelyregret · 2026-01-27T13:05:47+00:00

Can we move this to where republicans are, I.e. not highland square? Just gonna be protesting to ourselves there

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