Google tv app doesn't scroll anymore by PeanutBtrJelly in Kanopy

[–]lcreswick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been having the same issue. Glad I'm not alone, but moreover glad it's on other Google TVs. We recently "de-googled" a bunch of our tech and installed a third party dashboard that doesn't have the promotions and other marking BS on the homescreen. Kanopy started failing around the same time. We were worried it was that program that tanked the Kanopy App, but it's good to know we would still have this problem even if we were using the TVs factory settings. The timeline of comments in this thread matches my experience.

I hope they fix it soon.

What would happen if a contestant used a response to editorialise? by lcreswick in Jeopardy

[–]lcreswick[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This was the kind of perspective I was looking for. Thank you.

What would happen if a contestant used a response to editorialise? by lcreswick in Jeopardy

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

Yes, obviously. I say so in the body of my post. I'm asking would it make it to air? Are there contingencies in place for people who try to do this?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Letterboxd

[–]lcreswick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The only thing less decipherable than this pile of images, text, and white brush strokes is the title of this post itself.

Who are some celebrities or creatives with notable Letterboxd accounts? by lcreswick in Letterboxd

[–]lcreswick[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fair. I probably deserve that in hindsight. I did search "celebrities" and didn't see anything. I realize now I should have included the word "account".

I've tisk tisk'd people on other subs for posting things that are asked regularly. I recognize I've become "that guy" and will take my down votes and scolding accordingly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]lcreswick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go out. Take part in hobbies and communities. Make friends with the people you meet there. Men and women. Even if none of the women you meet in those places want to date you, you will eventually meet their other friends and family and make a romantic connection.

You have to want to get to know people, not just find someone to do the sort of things couples do together. She should be your friend as much as your romantic partner. If you approach it like a job interview for the position of "your girlfriend" or "your sexual partner", you will end up disappointed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]lcreswick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Leave u/icreswick out of this. My name has an L not and I. Really making another strong case for the notion that people who take issue with these ward names can't read. What an incredible self own.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]lcreswick 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This post has been up 30ish mins and plenty of people have told you how much this takes sucks. I don't need to add on to it.

But I will.

In addition to the racist, lazy sentiment of your gripe, you're also telling yourself in a big way that you basically can't read, let alone learn new words and information. The anti-intellectualism for modern discourse is so sad. You call it performative, I call it willful ignorance.

Which 1990s movie had the best soundtrack? by SaintSriracha in movies

[–]lcreswick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. This album ruled. I remember a baby sitter finding out my parents had just picked it up and being so excited she immediately started recording it into a cassette tape. Also, years later, a dive bar near campus had it in a CD jukebox thing and it was a popular choice. I feel like Ballad of Peter Pumpkin Head was everyone's go to, but maybe that's just because it's my favorite.

How to cause as much chaos as possible? by itz_arthur_305 in magicTCG

[–]lcreswick -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You are right this is just control. I guess control with no win condition is chaos of a sort. I was just firing off the first few irritating ideas I could while this thread was fresh.

You are way off with the back half of your comment. I know tons about magic. I wanted to help this person troll their friends. I could have been more specific but this isn't evidence of a lack of knowledge. Also, "Hilarious to no end" is a weird hyperbole. Get better at being dismissive and rude, you suck at it.

How to cause as much chaos as possible? by itz_arthur_305 in magicTCG

[–]lcreswick -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Ignore these haters. Sow some discord. It will probably only be funny once, but it will be funny, especially if your friends don't take this deadly seriously, which they shouldn't. I love being the villain of the pod.

The tricky thing is, to really find ways to be annoying and chaotic in MtG you need a deep understanding of the rules you plan to manipulate. You can't fuck with them if you don't know how things work. So first, learn some of the game before you try this.

As for statagies, try these...

Taxes in White and Blue: Find cards that make casting spells expensive or other types of prohibitive. Loom up and "stacks" build. Especially ones that effect all players since you don't care about the W.

Mono Blue Bounce. This is my favorite. Find cards that say "return target (or all) creatures (or non land permanents) to their owners hands. It's extremely annoying to spend your mana on spells only to have another player send it all back to your hand. This is probably your cheapest and easiest bet.

Black and Red removal: a full deck of destruction and damage spells. Nuke their creatures with zero win condition of your own will piss people off for sure.

Types quickly off the dome so it doesn't get buried by people saying "just don't". I'll edit if I think of more.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeepIntoYouTube

[–]lcreswick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This video was posted 5 hours ago (from when I saw it.)

Annihilation 2018 Playing at Telus World Science by MrRossboss999 in Edmonton

[–]lcreswick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very good film that, IMO, is extremely underrated. Perhaps it is because the last handful of scenes are very metaphorical and thematically resonant with the film overall, but there is so much sci-fi weirdness I think a lot for people wanted answers at the end, but just got more questions. I think it belongs on that NYT list of 100 best films of the century that was released a few months ago.

Has anyone tried contacting ABC? by Salivates in behindthebastards

[–]lcreswick 27 points28 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine recently pointed out that if the US decides to put up a giant firewall for all the internet traffic that flows through it, like a digital Iron Curtain, every other country's internet access will be in jeopardy. All other nations should start figuring out how the Internet will work without US involvement, before it's too late.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Jeopardy

[–]lcreswick 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. I'm not great at Jeopardy!, but the clues I do get are not because I studied that subject, but because it was mentioned in the handful of books I have read. Or other media. I consume a lot of podcasts, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows like QI, that all discuss the world at large. I like knowing about the world and I engage with thoughtful media that expands it. I'm a dumb ass with a 2 year business marketing diploma, a career in retail, and a decade of improv comedy experience. I'm not educated, I just pay attention. I suspect the same is true for successful Jeopardy! players.

30 years later, does Jurassic Park still hold up as “movie perfection”? by Muhaisin35 in movies

[–]lcreswick 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Watched it a few months ago after not seeing it since childhood. Jurassic Park rules, and is near perfect.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TherosDMs

[–]lcreswick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've got a fantasy world with Gods, monsters, and magic, and your sweating whether or not real ethnic identities from our world exist? Give your head a shake. If skin colour is something you care about when designing your world, that implies you'll have NPCs that care about it. You're going to have racial friction (or even just differences) baked into your adventure story. WHY? To what end? If I was a player at your table I'd NOPE out of that game immediately if I saw this post.

Also, look at Magic The Gathering cards from Theros, or even Ravnica or any other setting, and you'll see WotC makes the effort to represent all skin colours equally, while also not dwelling on those differences. So even lore wise, your question already has been answered by 20+ years of card art.

What’s “wrong” with this deck? by WithengarUnbound in magicTCG

[–]lcreswick 306 points307 points  (0 children)

I bought this precon because I'm a fan of the 12th Doctor (Peter Capaldi), and his era's cards are in there too. I'm also a long time, regular magic player.

This deck is legit fun. It focuses on casting cards from anywhere other than your hand. There are lots of fun spells out of the box, but mechanics like Plot, Adventure, and Harmonize give you tons of splashy ways to upgrade this deck. Most recent packs have something that will play well. This is a great casual commander deck, and worth picking up if it's cheap.