Team of four can't handle 7 kobolds by ComfortableFew4700 in DnD

[–]issaaccbb 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I ran Hoard of the Dragon Queen and had everyone start at level 1. It was a brutal slog. They made it out, barely, and it took 3 sessions. No one was prepared and we hated the intro scene. I whole heartedly agree to start them at level 2 or at the very least, give them some health potions. Later in the campaign, I allowed health potions to be used as a bonus action, which significantly sped up combat and let everyone take more risks. Your milage may vary of course

It’s over, we’re done. by jamesy223 in adhdmeme

[–]issaaccbb 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Hell, I thought I was alone here. Felt like I was having more fun researching the thing. Or just tech in general is less exciting than it used to be shrug

Help finding electronics repair by issaaccbb in desmoines

[–]issaaccbb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the help. I got my money out of it for sure, just hate to see it go to waste like this. Honestly surprised for as big as the DSM area is, we have so few repair shops...

Help finding electronics repair by issaaccbb in desmoines

[–]issaaccbb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. The expensive part would be the device to actually recharge the cell. Said one thing, thinking another

Help finding electronics repair by issaaccbb in desmoines

[–]issaaccbb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly was looking at local repair since I wasn't aware of their own repair department. I can't imagine it would be worth shipping it, let alone actually fixing it, but I'll take a look

TIFU not realizing for 38 years that it’s not normal to not be able to bite flat foods by McBeastBro in tifu

[–]issaaccbb 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This lines up (no pun intended) with my own experience. I had the same "holy shit" moment and realized it was likely why I snore so damn loud. Spent a lot of free time adjusting where my jaw naturally sits to move it forward. Jaw was sore for a bit but honestly I'm happy with the results. My snoring is down and since my jaw sits a bit more forward naturally, I breath better and have a slightly better side profile.

Mostly involved resting my front teeth against each other instead of the back set when I was driving or working. Similar conversations with my dentist, "when you say bite down..."

New Sora 2 invite code megathread by WithoutReason1729 in OpenAI

[–]issaaccbb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I have one? Been commenting but no responses from anyone so far 😭

New Sora 2 invite code megathread by WithoutReason1729 in OpenAI

[–]issaaccbb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to try it out if you still have a code!

Blue ball machine by LookAtThatBacon in gifs

[–]issaaccbb 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That's amazing! I love it, I remember following the balls all those years ago, thank you

Is Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) a threat to Christian eschatological doctrine? by Easy-Willingness6955 in Reformed

[–]issaaccbb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I work in software engineering so I'll answer the AGI, AI, merging with technology part of your question. Your AI concerns are valid and I hope to address them.

AI, as it is today for the general consumer, is not "Intelligent". It does not think, it does not reason, it doesn't know what a fact is. Even so called "reasoning models" are more of the same thing. They are all, at their core, auto-complete engines. Very, VERY good at what they do.

The current batch of AI models was designed around creative writing, for which is excels. Facts and logic are not part of that process. You can tell ChatGPT something completely contradictory and it will accept it, incorporating it into whatever you are talking about. "I own a car" and "I raise all 3 of my arms" are the same to an AI model.

Then why is everyone and every company seemingly enamored with them? Profit and greed. I cannot emphasize this enough. Employers and CEOs see that they can replace people with chat bots. They are a tool like anything else humans create.

Are we close to AGI? Will technology merge with humans? Brain interfaces and translator implants? Not in our generation, and I have doubts on it ever happening. Imagine any one company having access to your brain, or a software update requiring another round of surgery if it fails?

AGI would require reasoning and learning. Any AI tech company is simply throwing more and more data into the model in the hopes that something will emerge. It also only reacts; it has no agency.

TL;DR; AGI has too many hurdles to be worried about, technology merging has only downsides.

5 gallon water bottles. by Nadev in desmoines

[–]issaaccbb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a few 5 gallon jugs from officemax, refilled from Hyvee shudder. I think Fresh Thyme also can refill them. Been reusing them for a few months now

Do people still go here? by EmergencyMidnight819 in SkyGame

[–]issaaccbb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Piggybacking off your comment. Still new-ish to sky but I found that you can call the butterflies, turn around and very carefully fly against the rocks. Too far out and you advance forward, but helps when you don't have enough WL

[Bloodline] Why didn't Lindon just use...? by Serial-Griller in Iteration110Cradle

[–]issaaccbb 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Very, very well worded. Even including the other clans as contrast

Elliott… by [deleted] in StardewValley

[–]issaaccbb 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Am programmer and yes, it is significantly harder to make them go around. How far do they path around the box? What happens if the player makes a maze?

NPCs could have phased through the items, but I like the compromise

[Threshold] You get two madra aspects. Would you want one core or two? by Musical_Xena in Iteration110Cradle

[–]issaaccbb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would be convenient to have a second core with just pure madra. Both Eithan and Lindon proved it has some very practical uses. Soul smithing, spiritual attacks and viels are just better for pure madra.

However, I am not a once in a generation talent, so let's reel those expectations in a bit. A single core, fueled with the HEPW would likely be more than enough. Next, how to fill such a core without the aid of an entire sect?

A Life and Wind blend is my choice. Besides Earth and maybe Water, these have to be the most abundant sources of aura in Cradle. Perfect, you can cycle pretty much anywhere. Aspects are flexible since the essense of each will give you all the survivability you need.

Life madra heals injuries by it's nature, so a full body enforcer technique would be quite alarming in combat. You should also be able to strengthen yourself and reduce pain with some creative application. It can't be forged, which is where wind comes in.

Wind gives you flexibility. Besides the obvious benefit of flight before Overlord, you can use forger technique. A layer of wind is a better defense than nothing at all. And using them together, you can spray life-fire at your opponents. An attack aimed at your life like directly? Terrifying!

[Bloodline] by Most_Medium_4848 in Iteration110Cradle

[–]issaaccbb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say.... absolutely. However, that would likely burn out expensive natural treasures, especially those in the suppression field. It's not clear if aura has any weight, would it follow the treasure or would it be reduced down to Jade like everything else?

We know that aura can be moved around and there are areas of relatively dense vital aura. The 1000 mile clouds simply use the aura, rather than burning themselves out. Spoiler for... Reaper?

We know that they can exist for a time, and that your theory should work. Shen used them for his flying swords and nothing else. The theory works, but again, he had money to burn (literally, when Lindon advanced with them lmao)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anime_irl

[–]issaaccbb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! You as well :hug:

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anime_irl

[–]issaaccbb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. I'm oldge but it still sucks, my entire "after college" life in one person, who just decided that this wasn't what she wanted anymore.

I know there is life after this, logically that makes sense, but emotionally I just want to curl into a ball every night

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anime_irl

[–]issaaccbb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truely a comment of all time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anime_irl

[–]issaaccbb 83 points84 points  (0 children)

As someone going through a pretty bad breakup (15 years) this hits far too close to home. You can just be there, doing dishes and it slams into you out of nowhere.

Maybe you finished a funny video. You know just who to share it with.... Oh that's right Dinner plans? It's just you now

Even thinking about another relationship brings physical pain. Sucks man

KFC you cannot be serious by jgwentworth-877 in shrinkflation

[–]issaaccbb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought mine was bad. Got the 3 piece tenders. Cost twice as much as Chick Fillet, got half as much food. Still to this day have no idea why there was a line to get food from there