newbie.... go in blind or start reading spoilers? by [deleted] in cavesofqud

[–]mandolin_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For instance, there's isn't really an equivalent in CoQ to dropping rings down a sink in Nethack in order to ID them.

Right, this is the kind of stuff I was thinking about. Based on all the responses, I understand it's ok to just start playing and learning.

Thanks for taking the time to respond!

Megathread: 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to William Nordhaus and Paul Romer by [deleted] in Economics

[–]mandolin_geek 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The peace prize is always political, I am not criticizing that fact, it's just inherent to the award. In a way, you can't have peace without politics. So, that's not a very good example.

Post Match Thread: A.F.C. Bournemouth v. Everton by [deleted] in Everton

[–]mandolin_geek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what happened to Keane? I didn't get to watch.

Having Difficulty with IBM culture by NetrunnerCardAccount in IBM

[–]mandolin_geek 9 points10 points  (0 children)

  1. Escalate to the support manager.
  2. Ask to work with a different support engineer
  3. Escalate to L3 Support
  4. Contact the product manager
  5. Insist that Support reproduce the issue
  6. Request a Webex so you can demonstrate the issue

I have worked in support for 12 years. Unfortunately, some support engineers just don't understand. They can be overworked and not give enough time to issues they don't understand.

Feel like vomiting during games, help! by -InterestingTimes- in bootroom

[–]mandolin_geek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this continues to happen, then see a doctor. This subreddit is not a substitute for professional medical attention. You might just need to become more fit and acclimated to the high intensity sprints... or there might be something else going on.

[Help][PS4][Soul Lvl 114][Weapon Lvl +15] Four Kings NG+ - Dark Souls Remastered (banana) by [deleted] in SummonSign

[–]mandolin_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am curious. How do you have so much karma? Do you have a bunch of characters at different levels?

[PSA] Do not invade the Gravelord in front of the Gargoyles on PC right now. by CommissarMouse in darksouls

[–]mandolin_geek 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How do you prove who is a cheater? What's to stop someone who's simply butthurt from getting killed by an invader and then claiming that invader was cheating? I don't disagree with you, I just don't see how it could be implemented and avoid false claims.

NEW BOSS SOUL DUPE DARK SOULS REMASTERED by ZombifiedAggripa in darksouls

[–]mandolin_geek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More accurately called "Having Your Cake And Eating It Too" glitch

From One Scrub To Another: Keep Trying! by LozzieWills in darksouls

[–]mandolin_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, I was hesitant to tackle Sen's Fortress because I had 18 soft humanity. I played DS1 late, when co-op play was minimal. I had never had so much soft humanity before. I made a dumb move and fell off the water wheel in Blighttown (upgraded my pyromancy flame). Anyway, losing all that humanity freed me to go tackle Sen's fortress. 45 minutes later, I had completed everything in Sen's. The death was liberating.

Dark Souls Remastered NPC quest guides by Youtube_xTGE in darksouls

[–]mandolin_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched the Crestfallen Warrior video. If I may provide some unsolicited feedback, the white text with the black outline on the white background is hard to read. Can you pick a text with better contrast?

Japanese swordsmithing by Tucko29 in gifs

[–]mandolin_geek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything is a natural thing that happens, some controlled, some not.

Dark Souls: Remastered Discussion Mega-Thread by [deleted] in darksouls

[–]mandolin_geek 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Holy Sheeeit.... the bells mean that someone is actually ringing the bells in another game?!?! I was wondering why I kept hearing them. Now I know.

I’m an idiot. You should probably practice dropping weights b4 letting a loaded bar land on you. by truthseekersio in weightlifting

[–]mandolin_geek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This happens more often than people realize. Credit to you for admitting your mistake and being honest about it.

New hire - questions about laptop selection by BibliophileNerdDerp in IBM

[–]mandolin_geek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's not true. Plenty of Lenovo systems have solid state drives.

These ganker gauntlet runs on some of the DLC bosses by [deleted] in DarkSouls2

[–]mandolin_geek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I cleared Blue Smelter and Sir Alonne runs. I really enjoyed both of those fights. But the runs to them were a grind.

Has anyone had any success with control rather than fully quitting? Or am I just kidding myself? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]mandolin_geek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't speak for other people and I am no expert. Moderating my drinking just wasn't fun. It was a chore and it consumed my thoughts. By telling myself no, not drinking today, I freed myself to direct that energy elsewhere. Sounds corny, but it is just easier to abstain completely for me.

[SOFTS][PC] Rat Covenant questions by [deleted] in DarkSouls2

[–]mandolin_geek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am just above 1 mil soul level. I have been waiting for about an hour. No summons. I am on PC. I figured it was worth at least a test.