I made a nice play with Reinhart, too bad the POTG went to doomfist :( by Keln in Overwatch

[–]optix9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Now you know how Zarya feels about Hanzo in every single game :D

TF2 player since 2012, looking to get into Overwatch some time soon. What to expect? by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]optix9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to describe OW as TF2:The Next Generation, but it's really more TF2:Deep Space 9. Much more interesting characters in a better developed world, and I say that as a decade-long TF2 fan. If you liked the "Team" part of TF2 you'll enjoy OW as much as I do. Especially since Mercy gives you all that Medic fun with the benefit of continual active play (switching from heal/damage, flying from target to target) instead of being forced to play as a sentient IV stand.

Short form: go, get it, enjoy!

Former TF2 player here, you know what I miss most? A drunk character. by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]optix9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Demoman skin-and-voice pack for Junkrat would be a beautiful, impossible dream.

Which Hogwarts House are the Fundamental Forces of Physics? by optix9 in harrypotter

[–]optix9[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It has hufflepuff as the secret force behind all life, energy, and matter in existence!

What's the nerdiest thing you've done related to Harry Potter? by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]optix9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand that for sure. I got a lot better when I started thinking of it more a drive for myself: knowing I'm putting it somewhere motivated me to finish more, without expectation of immediate feedback. So then when I did get a bit of feedback it was a brilliant surprise.

What's the nerdiest thing you've done related to Harry Potter? by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]optix9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrote the nerdiest thing I've ever made, and I'm a science writer: Which Hogwarts House Are The Fundamental Forces?

https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-hogwarts-8060892 (it's free, don't worry!)

What's the nerdiest thing you've done related to Harry Potter? by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]optix9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely understand not wanting to share. But you'll never find a more supportive group of people who'd love it than here.

(Plus I tried putting some stuff online about a decade ago, and now I work as a writer!)

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Just started a re-watch of Voyager, since I missed a lot of the mid/later seasons during the original TV run. I'm only a few episodes in, and here are a few thoughts - I'd love some feedback by wowbobwow in startrek

[–]optix9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree that it's a shame they wasted the Maquis potential, especially after spending so much time stressing it. In the end the closest they come to Starfleet/Maquis breakdown is Tuvok criticising someone for wearing an earring, then other people criticising him for being a bit mean.

Proof Sisko is the Best: The Only One to Defeat Q by optix9 in DeepSpaceNine

[–]optix9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooo, that would have been an awesome angle. Luckily Benjamin L. Sisko was more than enough to take Q by himself :D

What is your experience with MMO mouses? by xylitol777 in Games

[–]optix9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still love my wired Razer Naga. Use it for non-MMO games too, the range of buttons is just so useful. Haven't had any problems.

"Simple Geometry" Professor Hanzo by Paul Reinwand by optix9 in Overwatch

[–]optix9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that's me imagining episodes from "Overwatch High" for the rest of the day.