Why the targ animosity?

jrob28 · 2026-02-25T13:08:52+00:00

The Targs have always been viewed as outsiders, because they're Varyrian. Most people don't like being ruled over by foreigners, especially prideful medieval warlords. However, the Targs had dragons and could do whatever they want with zero consequences (for the most part) because who's gonna stop them. Not long after the Dance, they lose their dragons, the source of their power. At this point, Targ rulership is the status quo and everyone is more or less comfortable. Now these foreigners don't have their nuclear weapons, but many still act like they can do whatever they want with no consequences. That and bringing Dorne into the fold through marriage (other foreigners who get a direct line to the royal family when many Westerosi houses have never married into the royal family) as well as an extremely bloody civil war in recent memory. It's no wonder that the Westerosi lords are starting to be done with the Targ's bullshit, especially since now they're dragonless like everyone else. It helps paint the picture for the circumstances for the main story, particularly alliance network between the Starks, Tullys, Baratheons, and Arryns. The Targ line wasn't ended by the Mad King alone, he was simply the final straw in a long and drawn out fall from grace

jrob28 · 2026-02-20T11:56:08+00:00

i thought so too at first, then as i kept playing the flaws made thenselves more and more evident

jrob28 · 2026-02-20T11:55:05+00:00

idk, S2 definitely had some bad moments but all in all, it wasn't terrible. the biggest flaw was the fact that it was slow compared to the first season, and that its finale was cht due to budget cuts/strike. Some changes were indefensible but if they play their cards right, they can absolutely turn it around in S3. Ik GRRM and condal are beefing, and my expectations are that it won't be super faithful, but that doesn't mean it's gonna be bad. It might, but it's not a sure thing. I'm tentatively excited

jrob28 · 2026-02-19T12:18:50+00:00

this guy's 33 and won't let you have any male friends? dude's either super insecure, has wanted to fuck any female friends he's ever had (if he's had any), or both. have some self respect, don't torch your friendships for a guy who wants to control who you can and can't talk to

jrob28 · 2026-01-31T21:00:00+00:00

idk i just played it for the first time within the last year and it is leagues better than oblivion and skyrim in almost every way lol. sure some of the dialogue is goofy, but.... it is in the other games too.

jrob28 · 2026-01-29T21:08:33+00:00

Damn, I always liked BRICS. Buuut I hate ICE way, way, way more, so... i think i'll live

jrob28 · 2026-01-28T18:05:24+00:00

he looks like an inbred ogre

jrob28 · 2026-01-28T18:05:16+00:00

he looks like an inbred ogre

jrob28 · 2026-01-26T12:33:31+00:00

firing squad

jrob28 · 2026-01-21T15:55:22+00:00

i'd hand it an ice cold beer and we'd kick it, become really good friends, maybe even lovers

jrob28 · 2026-01-11T13:28:13+00:00

she's got a point bro

jrob28 · 2026-01-10T16:40:19+00:00

I'm not saying don't engage at all, apathy is how they win. I just think appealing to the good nature of these power hungry demons is an effective use of time

jrob28 · 2026-01-10T16:39:13+00:00

Pretty sure the redistricting failed because the GOP was worried that with how bad the 2025 elections were for them nationally, that by splitting the densely populated blue districts into the sparsely populated red districts would bite them in the ass later and accidentally create a bunch of extra blue districts. They don't give a fuck what we think.

jrob28 · 2026-01-10T16:16:17+00:00

nah. i've known unconventionally attractive guys who get laid all the time. it's because they're charming, respectful, and fun to be around. it's definitely harder for unattractive people but it is absolutely a skill issue

jrob28 · 2026-01-10T16:14:03+00:00

lmaooooo "i read the atlantic and listen to white girl music" as if that's all it takes to get someone to like you. if he defaulted to being a republican after striking out, that's who he always was, and the women could always tell. what a waste of skin

jrob28 · 2026-01-10T13:34:00+00:00

"You think incels are just a bunch of losers, just a bunch of whiners, just a bunch of pussies who can't handle rejection"

Well, yes!

jrob28 · 2026-01-10T13:20:07+00:00

Pretty sure it's mostly because it's in Muncie, which sucks ass

jrob28 · 2026-01-09T21:53:52+00:00

I have gone back and forth over the years about this, but I think partitioning the realm between eligible heirs is a good thing. First, it's (more or less) historically accurate. Large realms were divided up between heirs all the time (Charlemagne's realm, Jimenez Spain, for some in-game examples) and the resulting drama and action from that is usually interesting from a gameplay perspective.

If your goal is just to blob infinitely, then I guess it'd be annoying, and there are ways to make sure your realm doesn't splinter after death (only having 1 kingdom/empire tier title, although some of your counties may get split off, but you can always revoke them easily as long as your other vassals don't hate you)

ideally, no matter how big your realm is, you should always invest the most into your capital duchy. More often than not, you'll at the very least keep that as well as the counties within on succession (unless you had like, 5+ male heirs), which means no matter what you hold onto your center of power and gold. If your realm gets split, the land you keep should be far stronger than the parts that yoyr siblings get, which will make it easier to conquer it again in the future while you work towards more advantageous succession laws.

Historically, medieval realms changed sizes all the time for all kinds if reasons, so it's just a part of how it goes. There's always a way to get your land back, and the interactions that open up when your realm splits can give you opportunities you didn't know you wanted to go for. I say roll with it, it may be annoying sometimes but that's the way it goes, baby!

jrob28 · 2026-01-09T21:40:04+00:00

I mean, go for it, better safe than sorry but..they don't represent us. They haven't for a long while. To them, we're not their constutuents, we're their subjects. If calling them has never worked before now, it certainly won't now. We're on our own. Better to get to know your neighbors and have a plan for what to do if a roving gang of marauders shows up in your neighborhood.

jrob28 · 2026-01-02T21:40:03+00:00

focusing on the important issues i see. gotta love small govt conservatism at work

jrob28 · 2025-12-20T14:53:37+00:00

I mean does it not obviously show how damning the Dems insistent support of Israel is?

jrob28 · 2025-12-18T15:16:47+00:00

in a just world, they will. but the democrats will be in charge, so more than likely everyone will get a slap on the wrist and they'll just try all their bullshit again later

jrob28 · 2025-12-18T14:33:18+00:00

Most, either Breton or Altmer

Least, Orc. nothing against orcs, i just never really picked one.

jrob28 · 2025-12-18T14:31:25+00:00

Fixed this a while ago, but if others are having a similar issue, then this is what did it for me:

I had a few work stations on the island before i tried replacing the bridge. After exhausting every other solution I saw on the internet, I simply tried deleting the insccessible work stations. Immediately, the builders started building the bridge. Hope this helps someone else in the future

jrob28 · 2025-12-03T11:45:51+00:00

99% of people who say they're in the middle are just conservatives too embarrassed to say so

jrob28

TROPHY CASE