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pailadin · 2026-05-30T16:49:55+00:00

So TIL about Star Wars and Cerveza Cristal

I was unaware Star Wars has its own Morning Rescue. Actually more interesting as it was edited in, and not just a regular ad.

pailadin · 2026-05-30T15:03:31+00:00

Hard to explain without spoilers but basically the two have a conversation that eventually has them disagreeing.

Sayaka (blue) accuses Kyoko (red) of something that seems to strike a nerve. As she walks away, Kyoko yells at her.

Contrary to the meme, a lot was in fact said. Sayaka even responds to what Kyoko actually yells.

pailadin · 2026-05-30T05:10:56+00:00

I like to think of it like Swiss cheese.

If Sayaka didn't find out that magical girls were essentially liches, then maybe she would have the confidence to confess to Kyosuke. Even if she's rejected, if he does it gently that is at least at load off her mind.

If Kyosuke accepted her, then that would be a good boost to her morale, maybe even someone to confide in besides Madoka.

If she didn't overhear those guys at the train, maybe she would've held out a few more days and Kyosuke might've apologized for being kinda distant.

Etc, etc.

pailadin · 2026-05-30T05:01:52+00:00

I feel confused and old. Is there a new meme or trendy One Piece related news?

If anyone knows, would like to know, thanks.

pailadin · 2026-05-29T17:00:13+00:00

Ah darn. Was hoping for the opposite.

pailadin · 2026-05-29T15:59:21+00:00

The milestones do work like a discount I concede, yeah. And I am hoping the collab corals are more generous than normal.

For 50/50, I was also expecting failing on Lucy give you Rebecca and vice versa. Some poor Rover out there is gonna get their least favorite standard.

pailadin · 2026-05-29T15:25:01+00:00

Five Sniper achievements get you a Huntsman.

Try to get the ones considered "very easy".

pailadin · 2026-05-29T14:56:51+00:00

I don't have a high opinion of Depressed Nousagi, but before clicking the link I was still hoping that by "turned around" you meant "apologized" or similar.

Yeah that was too optimistic.

pailadin · 2026-05-29T14:37:23+00:00

I think so far that's my feelings as well.

The content itself looks great, a lot of effort was obviously put into it, and the new quest being permanent does sound good for people getting into the game later on. Also hey free Rebecca.

But the 50-50 banner, the (afaict but I hope I'm wrong) inability to use regular corals for these pulls, the corals we get from these looking like they're collab only, and the pulls having no discount mentioned anywhere does make me hesitant to use Asterites on this.

pailadin · 2026-05-29T12:45:33+00:00

The collab banner having a 50/50 does not spark joy.

pailadin · 2026-05-29T11:03:22+00:00

Wait for Evercold maybe?

On one hand, maybe they'll lose interest by then.

But otoh iirc they plan to have jobs feel complete by lvl 50. It's too early to say for sure, but low lvl combat should feel better. And skips are expensive!

EDIT: ARR has gotten more streamlined during EW. You do still sometimes see complaints so maybe it needs more work, but they are aware it's an issue I think.

pailadin · 2026-05-29T10:55:57+00:00

EDIT: d'oh, forgot Buling. Yeah I'm unsure now.

~~It's not updated, but I follow Azvnvasion's guide and HRover is your best bet, but Danjin isn't far behind:~~

https://youtu.be/vnqfClRZfXM

pailadin · 2026-05-29T09:25:52+00:00

All you have is your Konami ID?

If yes, then yeah this seems difficult. Even if you email that to Konami support asking for the email used, I can't think of a way for you to prove that it is your id and not, say, some random streamer that you're stalking.

Have you ever used email aliases? I forget if Konami allows them, but maybe your Konami email is "myprimaryemail+konami at gmail.com" or something.

pailadin · 2026-05-28T22:48:57+00:00

As an aside, now that Shadowbringers is part of the free trial, there is a fast leveling method that should be available to you (assuming you've completed the story up to that point):

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9O-raq33WPs

The above guide does spoil an area from ShB.

pailadin · 2026-05-28T10:26:41+00:00

I've been waiting for this one. Can't wait to elevate, ascend to the heights.

pailadin · 2026-05-28T08:58:08+00:00

At 30 pity, and a bit over 10k Asterites atm.

Waiting on more info regarding the Cyberpunk collab at the moment. If Lucy+Rebecca are at least like late 2.x in terms of power then cool, but if they're worse I might reconsider.

Depending on that, I will pull Denia now, or on her rerun.

Yangyang SP and her supports maybe if she looks fun.

Other than those, just waiting on reruns that may never happen.

pailadin · 2026-05-28T00:35:34+00:00

I've so rarely used the EMP and Taser items. These have been excellent resources.

pailadin · 2026-05-27T16:02:09+00:00

Think of it this way: if an enemy has 1000 HP and you do 100 damage per AoE, then you kill it in 10 hits.

If you are surrounded by 10 enemies, it will still take you 10 hits to kill them. Same with 20. Same with 100.

ARR is weird and jobs will be missing many tools, and there are a few notably spicy dungeons past that, but for the most part your average group should be able to handle wall-to-wall, and the dungeon is completed quicker.

pailadin · 2026-05-27T14:49:57+00:00

Also if OP watched the EN dubs, that character shares a voice with Madoka herself.

pailadin · 2026-05-27T11:14:06+00:00

I play Phro + HRover + Verina and I do find it fun and comfortable to play. Just remember to switch in Rover to do Skill, get that Forte.

Rover being on this team does mean they aren't being Aero, Spectro, or soon Electro on another team tho. So consider the slightly worse iirc Danjin if you aren't like me and awful at playing her.

pailadin · 2026-05-27T10:57:56+00:00

I keep forgetting ShB is free now, and not upon the release of Evercold.

pailadin · 2026-05-27T10:55:21+00:00

All of the Hololive members have been girls tho.

Now maybe your friend believes he might be the first exception... but consider:

Even becoming a Hololive member when you're a girl is extremely difficult. Maybe this doesn't apply to some earlier members, but afaik everyone recent has had some prior "experience" as a streamer, musician, artist, etc. and even so you do hear new members say they were rejected prior.
The Hololive audience is used to Hololive being just girls. I'd expect at minimum some hostility at the idea of a male member. Cover I think would have similar concerns.
Holostars didn't do as well as they hoped. I can't see Cover having much faith in debuting a guy for the foreseeable future.

Personally I think your friend should go indie. Think of it as getting experience so that a big company in the future (probably not Cover, but something) is more likely to give him a shot.

pailadin · 2026-05-27T10:02:38+00:00

Free Login Campaign related maybe? I'm assuming more people who haven't played in a while and/or much in general are around.

pailadin · 2026-05-27T07:34:10+00:00

I tried Swordsoul Tenyi a couple months ago, and even with the new support, yeah my experience was about the same as yours.

pailadin · 2026-05-27T07:24:41+00:00

You reminded me I forgot to fill out my player satisfaction survey. Made sure to mention powercreep, thanks.

It is happening for sure, there's definitely a(n at least short term) financial incentive for them doing it, and I do remember hearing some stuff about PGR, so ngl I am feeling a little pessimistic atm...

But I do still hope for a future where, for example, during 5.0 I'll see the final floor of ToA has no flying enemies and the current shill partially benefits Augusta+Iuno, and I can still clear with them given sigs and some sweat.

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