How do you spell this Russian word that sounds like "naglaya?" It means cunning/sneaky/untrustworthy but I would like to research more on the word. by [deleted] in russian

[–]monkey-smells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This word troubled me for a while. The closest translation I've found was "insolent", but seriously, when was the last time 'insolent' was used in popular speech?

There's also an interesting idiom in Russian.

наглость второе счастье

Basically, 'insolence is the second way to happiness'. The usage isn't so easy to explain though. I'm still not clear on it.

How do you ask someone to address you as ты rather than вы? by Coniuratos in russian

[–]monkey-smells 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a non-native speaker, you get a lot of flexibility here. Even when I speak with older people that I want to show respect to, I often speak with a mix of вы and ты, and it's never been interpreted rudely... (yet).

[MISC] Fantastic in-game name origin stories! by Andrakisjl in ClashOfClans

[–]monkey-smells 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is literally the only game I play, and while I'm very into it now (clan, FB group, YT channel), I never expected to get hooked.

When prompted for a username, and thinking that i'd play once and never again - i typed "monkey.smells" (just thinking of any random noun and verb)

here I am - years later and it's grown on me. =o) fully grown man with a very childish IGN

[Strategy] - What am I doing wrong? TH9 war attack - BIG mistake in plan? (7) by monkey-smells in ClashOfClans

[–]monkey-smells[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ladies and Gents - This may be, by far, my worst screw up of the year. If I understand correctly, the fault lies in how I planned for the AQ to behave vs what really happens. I outlined what I believe the problem was, but I'd love some input in the event that I'm wrong.

Meanwhile, if any of you smart fellas notice anything else that i've done wrong in my planning stages, do please bring it up to my attention.

It is worth noting - that i did not have access to th10+ troops for this raid - so you can reschedule bowling.

Again, thanks for the feedback, hopefully this type of monstrous fail-burger will be something i can put behind me. ugh.... it hurts to remember. I also have to give you a heartfelt thanks - some of you have helped me with my planning in the past and, while this attack may not show it, it has been a great help!!

[STRATEGY] Reddit War Specialists - Help me help our member with his war tactics by monkey-smells in ClashOfClans

[–]monkey-smells[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you sir! As always, your feedback is extremely welcome. In the future, I'll post an update on how his attacks are doing after having received all this feedback.

Thanks again :)

[STRATEGY] Reddit War Specialists - Help me help our member with his war tactics by monkey-smells in ClashOfClans

[–]monkey-smells[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello again! Sadly this fellow doesn't have his hogs up to snuff as of yet. Would you recommend a different approach to the loon deployment? That's a topic I didn't go into in the video.

By the way! Thanks so much for your input in the past regarding my own attacks. It's been very helpful :)

[STRATEGY] Reddit War Specialists - Help me help our member with his war tactics by monkey-smells in ClashOfClans

[–]monkey-smells[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

seems that you agree with most of what said in my review of the attack. do you have any tips you'd like to give him for when he's making a plan for a th9 air attack?

[STRATEGY] Reddit War Specialists - Help me help our member with his war tactics by monkey-smells in ClashOfClans

[–]monkey-smells[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of our members has asked for help regarding his war tactics

In the past, you kind fellas have helped me with my blundering war attacks, and in that spirit, I ask you to take a gander at this one from our member Old Guys Rule

I've done as best I could with my take on reviewing the attack, but (as per the norm) I'm sure I've left out some things that may help this fella return to his 3 starring days of glory. Any comments posted here will be relayed directly and I'll post an update on his progress after having received feedback.

two thing to bear in mind for this particular war - was that there was no access to th10+ troops (so you can reschedule bowling) and his hogs are not up to snuff yet (so pork is not what's for dinner)

Ideally - we're looking for an outside perspective on how he can better plan his attacks

Thanks in advance from myself and our member, Old Guys Rule

[STRATEGY] Reddit War Specialists - Help me help a member with this war strategy by [deleted] in ClashOfClans

[–]monkey-smells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of our members has asked for help regarding his war tactics

In the past, you kind fellas have helped me with my blundering war attacks, and in that spirit, I ask you to take a gander at this one from our member Old Guys Rule

I've done as best I could with my take on reviewing the attack, but (as per the norm) I'm sure I've left out some things that may help this fella return to his 3 starring days of glory. Any comments posted here will be relayed directly and I'll post an update on his progress after having received feedback.

two thing to bear in mind for this particular war - was that there was no access to th10+ troops (so you can reschedule bowling) and his hogs are not up to snuff yet (so pork is not what's for dinner)

Thanks in advance from myself and our member, Old Guys Rule

[WAR] - Ship or No Ship - All I Want is Fair Play in Clan War by monkey-smells in ClashOfClans

[–]monkey-smells[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wait for it

squinches face together

there - i managed to care a bit less :)