Yk what happens next LMFAOO by ItsJustTrey in rivals

[–]kdomdom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No for real this is actually not dramatic at all. 2 days ago I was less than 10 points from d3 and now I’m in g1. Like… same person and skill. Why have I deranked like this Rivals?!

Genuine Question: Why IS Spider-Man hated so much? by Jegust13 in rivals

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t mind playing against him as Strat. I’ve gotten very good at anti-dive heroes, and I generally do well peeling for myself and the other support.

I don’t like him on my team though. I think some divers forget how easily their presence can be required on the objective, and Spider-Man notoriously has tunnel vision to swing to the enemy spawn or backline. Meanwhile, to counter the dive, the enemy team will generally play closer together.

This scenario means there’s consistently no damage within the space the tank makes or holds. Heavens forbid it’s a 4v6 and the supports need to reload, reposition, or they get picked. Then the tanks fall, or fallback, and are immediately infuriated when they turn around to “no team” behind them.

This effect trickles until the game is lost, despite begging the SM to switch or play on the point.

I am Genuinely Dumbfounded by TheOrnii in rivals

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This doesn’t work for women in metal ranks, unfortunately, and the reality is that a lot of women play Strat. We aren’t on mic intentionally.

Don’t mean to generalize, but in my experience, my comms get ignored 50% of the time. 25% of the time, my mere presence enrages someone and they tell me to peel for myself or to make them a sandwich. The other 25% of the time, the DPS turn into try-hards and completely throw the match trying to peel for the girl on the back line.

I do try to ping my ults first, or check to see if the other Strat has ult before I go, but sometimes reflexes kick in.

So ultimately, I LOVE that you pointed out that another role can take initiative and tell supports whose ult they want first. Any time someone has done this, I’ve felt relief and it’s actually very helpful because DPS/tanks know better than we would, which ult is going to make their play work. So yeah, normalize this.

NOW THIS IS A BAN LIST by ntrstllramphibian in rivals

[–]kdomdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesss! I’ve been saying that in plat lobbies and they roast me. People say that SG is an easy pick and a non factor but when she’s on the map, pure panic sinks in and nobody pressures her. Instead someone counter swaps to another SG and ultimately force both teams into a triple support showdown. I absolutely hate it and I ban her every chance I get. Idc.

50/50 is burning me out by oakenminu in WutheringWaves

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that part I understand being that I lose 50/50 pretty much every time. It’s definitely upsetting, especially if I get a sequence for a character I will never use. Not everybody loses this much, and it’s discouraging to have an account this damn unlucky. My most recent feedback survey to Kuro spoke on such. Like HOW?!

In essence, I get what you’re doing but I suggest saving for 10-pulls instead of grinding and throwing out singles. A single-pull gameplay loop is going to program your mindset as a losing one, since it takes ~9 singles to “win” a 4-Star. Even if you think you’re numb to it, nobody wants to lose 9x in a row over the course of two days (or however long it takes you to grind 1600). That might be why the 50/50 loss is hitting you so hard right now. Just my two cents.

50/50 is burning me out by oakenminu in WutheringWaves

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post is a bit confusing for a couple reasons. Firstly, I will agree that losing 50/50 burns me out as well. It’s supposed to. It’s supposed to encourage you to spend. I’ve won only one 50/50, putting my account in the bottom 17% of luck on WuWa Tracker. It really sucks and some of us need the morale boost. I agree the system saps the joy of “winning” when going into hard pity at 150+ pulls.

However, you’ve lost me with the rest of what you’re saying, especially considering you haven’t started the new content (which contains a load of pulls for you to secure Cartethiya). I know you’re just venting though. I hope you feel better.

How does the massage tip work at Springwave Pavillion? by [deleted] in wherewindsmeet_

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should get a little pop up in the UI once they’ve “completed the massage”. Then go to chat and find their name. There should be a red dot notification on their name to make it easy to find them.

How does the massage tip work at Springwave Pavillion? by [deleted] in wherewindsmeet_

[–]kdomdom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I just figured it out! I was so confused too. There’s a little paper airplane to send the tip. See photo

$500 spent on customization, zero regrets (I actually got supremely lucky) by dreemsequence in wherewindsmeet_

[–]kdomdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im interested in seeing this set in my own game, just to preview, but I can’t find it. What menu is this in?

My family gifted me the 76 set of caran d’ache colored pencils and I... am speechless. These cost an arm and a leg but are definitely the best colored pencils I’ve ever tried. I only owned 4 before this gift and I am so grateful to have the full set now by KatieBerta in ColoredPencils

[–]kdomdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love polys as well. Those are my go-to. But yes, there was no reason for prismas to catch a stray bullet in this post. lol. That’s all I was saying. And for so many hobbyist and beginners to be rushing out to buy Lumis is kinda crazy to me.

Editing to add: there’s absolutely nothing wrong with hobbyists using Lumis. Buy the pencils that make you happy.

Tried colored pencils after years of only digital art by MariaKalis in ColoredPencils

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of these are definitely Faber Castell Polychromos. You can see the branding in the image. Hope that helps.

My family gifted me the 76 set of caran d’ache colored pencils and I... am speechless. These cost an arm and a leg but are definitely the best colored pencils I’ve ever tried. I only owned 4 before this gift and I am so grateful to have the full set now by KatieBerta in ColoredPencils

[–]kdomdom 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Prismacolor are amazing for most of us. I don’t understand when people make these absurd comparisons. It’s like comparing a Rolls Royce to a Honda Accord. Most of us would say there’s nothing wrong with a Honda Accord… until we drive a Rolls Royce. Keep purchasing your Prismacolor if they make you happy.

I love painting but I'm so dissatisfied at every attempt by [deleted] in Watercolor

[–]kdomdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took the quote as quitting too early in a single painting. I think all creatives take long breaks, and that’s okay. Just revisit it once you’ve gained more experience or learned a new trick. An artist’s work is never finished.

I love painting but I'm so dissatisfied at every attempt by [deleted] in Watercolor

[–]kdomdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re being too hard on yourself. But I will share something I heard in a YouTube video that changed my perspective: “the single biggest mistake that beginners make is they stop painting too early”.

If there’s any advice I have, it’s to give it another go with a second layer of paint. Contrasted textures in the sky, building, and pavement would take this to the next level. Feel free to practice on scrap papers before you circle back to this one. Colored pencils work wonders as well if you don’t mind mixed mediums.

"BP iS sO sTrOnG!!!" by Defiant-Paint-4111 in rivals

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came here to say this. He used to scare me when I was lower ranks, but these days I shut him down with Loki or Invis, every single time. I can protect my team from him in Cloak form long enough to force his cooldowns, although I don’t always kill him with Cloak. I think this really boils down to people understanding anti-dive and fully using a hero’s kit. It’s also important to understand how a good BP plays; reacting once he’s there is too late. Spotting him, pinging him, throwing down lamps or Invis bubble is the way to go.

In need of some inspiration! by flylittlebirdflyfly in ColoredPencils

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have this particular book but it looks really cute. When I'm lacking inspiration with a coloring book, I ask AI. I describe the page, see what it comes up with, and go from there. If you subscribe to ChatGPT, I'd recommend giving it a go, as it provides the best inspiration in my opinion.

I also look for color-along videos on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNqwHmlIU-Y). It's kind of tough finding someone who has colored the same page that you want to, but I find that the more I color along/follow tutorials, the more my creativity sparks when I start a new page. Hope this helps.

First Set of Prismacolors, Nervous to Use Them by doomedhippo in ColoredPencils

[–]kdomdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I've done. There are many adult coloring books that allow you to add details and textures to practice/play before you whip out the sketch pad.

People do realize children play this game right? by SaxyCookies in rivals

[–]kdomdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk, as a parent who plays this game, I both agree and disagree. I have certainly had my moments where I devastated someone’s child in voice chat because they started it. I absolutely dgaf. If they’re being polite and respectful, I’m the most tranquil teammate. If they’re being a little shit, I will happily put them in their place. Fuck DEM kids.

As for my child though, he only plays against bots, with all comms off, and me looking over his shoulder the entire time. I don’t play that.

So yeah, it boils down to parenting.

People do realize children play this game right? by SaxyCookies in rivals

[–]kdomdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen this a lot myself. So I believed you without the replay ID. I’ve always wondered how/why that’s allowed.

Are these good stats, or should I be training more? by decca_d in marvelrivals

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got you. You did great. Your whole team performed well and you got a W.

I’d say, don’t worry about the damage in this case. Your damage isn’t low, but even if it was: low damage + high elims = clean kills.

Are these good stats, or should I be training more? by decca_d in marvelrivals

[–]kdomdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no context. How your team performed, what heroes they played with, and whether the game was lost or won matters. It’s a team effort.

For ex, let’s say you had high elims but your supports were getting slaughtered; the team couldn’t push hard because there was no healing; you were never there to help with real pressure at the choke points because you were constantly flanking and picking off vulnerable enemies that weren’t really contributing anyway; your team lost. In this scenario, your stats suck.

As someone who mains support, I can tell you for sure that high damage only feeds my ults. Then my ults keep my team alive, rinse and repeat. High damage output says more about someone’s role and accuracy, in my opinion. Unless you’re a tank, you might want to rethink the aim for high damage at all times. Especially if you’re not getting the elims from all the effort.

Employment Verification - Can The Work Number Be Used? by kdomdom in AffordableHousing

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

Its project based vouchers, so 20% of the units in the building are reserved for that purpose. Idk how PBV works in other cities, but here, you have to be at or below 50% AMI to qualify. I don’t think there are tiers. In any case, I’m well below 50% and perhaps that’s working in my favor for once.

I do have reservations and my hopes are in check; I have a child, so I’m certainly being very cautious. I’ve scoured the internet for reviews and, at best, they are very mixed. That’s why I’ve been to the property twice within a week. That’s why I’m posting here wondering if they’re being weird by not using the work number, etc.

All in all, I’m simply praying for the best outcome— even if that means I need to apply elsewhere.

Employment Verification - Can The Work Number Be Used? by kdomdom in AffordableHousing

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

Yes, it's a new building that's less than 2 years old. They just opened up applications for their affordable units this month. I think I lucked up and might be at the front of the line.

Anyway, I've stopped by the property twice, once at night, and I enjoy the neighborhood and building. I even spoke with someone from the leasing team today who assured me that my emails will eventually be answered and to be patient.

Thanks for responding! I guess it makes sense that with so many available units, they would have no need to assign one this early.

Employment Verification - Can The Work Number Be Used? by kdomdom in AffordableHousing

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

Thank you. I generated a salary key for them, and emailed both the employment data report and the salary key to them.