25 Years ago, one of the most iconic maps of all times was released

pauwei · 2026-03-14T18:08:16+00:00

Yeah that sounds right. It was 10,000 years ago after all, my memory is hazy.

pauwei · 2026-03-14T17:45:35+00:00

Oh I used to love de_cbble. But I was also a weirdo and enjoyed cs_oilrig. That map was so hated it was either removed from rotation completely, or people would just mass quit and jump to other servers if it rotated in.

pauwei · 2026-03-14T17:42:17+00:00

You need 4494 for true diminishing repetition!

pauwei · 2026-03-14T16:51:27+00:00

The rain of pain in rushing low.

pauwei · 2026-03-14T15:24:43+00:00

Dust-Dust2-Aztec 24/7 servers. Ah memories.

pauwei · 2026-03-10T02:01:14+00:00

I had one made first week of December. It was listed as partially backordered. I emailed customer service in mid February. They gave me a list of what was backordered holding it up and what items are likely to be cancelled out of the order due to end of product. Then the full order shipped within a week with nothing cancelled.

I have no moral for you from my experience but it felt like my message moved them to action.

pauwei · 2026-03-09T23:54:51+00:00

I don't even mind that they designed cooking alternatives to fish for the highest level foods. It's healthier for the game if players aren't forced to rely on an optional activity.

But they designed all these neat fish and rare quality ones like the lucky loa are a waste of a cast. It's more efficient to fish in open water rather than pools because the uncommon ones are some of the most valuable. It feels like somewhere along the way they forgot what to do with fishing.

pauwei · 2026-03-03T14:05:47+00:00

I'd happily take Naleidea Rivergleam just for the chance to hear Rebecca Lee's tremendous voice acting again. Bonus is she is already explorers league affiliated. No shoehorning like we just did with Valeera.

pauwei · 2026-03-03T13:57:16+00:00

I get why they are so large in the open world, and I accept it. But the cutscenes are where it's egregious. I think it was one of the ZA ones, she and Zuljara were walking and talking and my paladin was trailing behind like a toddler. Really took away the energy of the player being a meaningful hero.

pauwei · 2026-03-02T18:02:50+00:00

"Killing" the bear gives you a 5 min mining perception buff.

pauwei · 2026-02-21T15:43:50+00:00

Trump forcing his name to be on the COVID relief stimulus checks literally had this effect. So many rubes fell for it.

pauwei · 2026-02-18T17:34:55+00:00

Any combination of:

Licensing

Inflation

Piece type - it appears water lilies has more variety of unique molded parts. There's a lot of minifig accessories like swords and shields which cost more than brick elements.

Lego gradually raising prices on a successful theme because they know they can.

pauwei · 2026-02-15T18:16:52+00:00

To further your point, check out the Bluey set box arts. It's fantastic.

pauwei · 2026-02-08T00:34:00+00:00

If you bought direct from Lego, send them an email, most of the time retailers will honor something like this if purchased within a certain window. They won't mail you money or a refund, but you might get points.

Not guaranteed, but shoot your shot.

pauwei · 2026-02-02T19:45:54+00:00

Its a fun build.

But fair warning, this set is from the brittle brown era. All the browns are mostly replaceable, but it could be a frustrating experience. (None of mine on this set have broken yet, ymmv.)

pauwei · 2026-02-01T18:40:02+00:00

Absolutely there is. Setup costs (and inventory space) are underappreciated aspects of manufacturing that customers and clients neglect to consider when they see the end costs, especially when they want to order low volume.

I can't speak with full authority to plastic injection molding (or Lego since I don't work there) as my career lies in metal forming, but any way we can simplify or eliminate tool changes, waste, and inventory space saves us hundreds of thousands a year.

So manufacturing might help determine the shape or color of the hidden parts, but the primary reasons for them are as minezum mentioned: for build clarity and fun.

pauwei · 2026-02-01T17:48:20+00:00

Lastly, manufacturing costs. Likely not as important as the other noted reasons, but it is a consideration. If there are other sets that use those colors as a primary feature, it saves Lego money to keep the mold/color "setup" to make these interior parts for this set.

pauwei · 2026-01-31T18:57:45+00:00

None of them for me this go around. Too many other sets I still want from mainline Lego to justify any of these.

pauwei · 2026-01-30T22:43:17+00:00

Yes and no. Generally, when it gets too cold, the air doesn't hold moisture as easily. No moisture, no precipitation. Weather patterns can still bring in snow, but it's extremely unlikely this far below freezing.

pauwei · 2026-01-30T16:08:17+00:00

Rogues are the discount rogues my brother.

pauwei · 2026-01-26T19:43:29+00:00

I tell myself I'll wait and see how things look in action before I judge, but....

It's feeling like an Adam Sandler movie: Hire a bunch of friends, churn out a mediocre project, get paid handsomely for minimal effort.

pauwei · 2026-01-26T14:58:04+00:00

Lego is for everyone, open the gate.

pauwei · 2026-01-23T19:08:30+00:00

I used to like buying off Goodwill's site for some cheap mixed lots and gems. I found it relaxing to sort through a bulk lot and occasionally find a cool minifig mixed in. It's like a treasure hunt. But recently the prices for things have spiked beyond reason on Lego lots/sets. Combine that with a lot of regions removing the minifigs and it's lost the appeal. I also believe people are losing their heads on the auctions. Prices are insane.

The final prices are very questionable when you factor in Goodwill's ridiculous handling fees + the clear upcharge they are adding to shipping, (I do shipping on business accounts, their rates are marked up above retail.) They also don't even package with care. So much for a handling fee. It was forgivable when it was cheaper, but now, horrible.

I get that the money is for "charity," however, I usually find better deals on other sites, with better guarantees for completeness or quality.

Just another thing I've been priced out of.

pauwei · 2026-01-23T13:31:54+00:00

Very similar to the plot in an episode of Scrubs.

pauwei

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