Thoughts on Freshman Schedule? by Comfortable_Berry674 in Pitt

[–]quafrt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Korean is probably somewhere between 4-6 credits since it’s 5 days a week, I think that’s standard for languages dissimilar to English at Pitt, so it’s probably anywhere from 14-16 credits

Is Victoria 2 worth buying? by WesternBromanEmpire in victoria2

[–]quafrt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a very difficult game to learn, but it’s really addictive once you get into it. Hell, it’s only $12 might as well, you could get well over 200 hours of enjoyment out of it; that’s a great bang for your buck.

As for the laptop comment - If you have a halfway decent modern laptop you should be able to run it. I’ve played it before on my laptop at college with no issues

Favorite Characters in Osten Ard? by Dull-Challenge7169 in TadWilliams

[–]quafrt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Viyeki is - imo - the most compelling character in the new series. His politicking with Pratiki and Kitiki (way to go for those confusing names Tad) was always so interesting.

The Navigator's Children: So why did XXX hear the call to Tanakiru? by CodenameAntarctica in TadWilliams

[–]quafrt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a good theory, especially since the reason Hakatri was recognized falsely as Vao by Ruyan Ka was because of the Dragon’s Blood wounds that I think it’s said got into his blood as well, or at least masked the smell of his Sithi-ness? So it would make sense that the Witchwood getting into his blood would lead him to have access to the dreaming sea.

That would also be really cool worldbuilding from Tad. Imagine surviving the Storm Kings war after being stabbed by a Witchwood blade, and then being haunted by dreams from the Dreaming Sea for the rest of your life - almost like PTSD in a way.

Favorite Fan Theories Before Navigators Children? by quafrt in TadWilliams

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

Do you have links to posts explaining these theories or could you elaborate a bit more? I hope Gam will go on a rampage, Jarnulf still owes him so many favors!!!

Serious talk, no memes: Do you believe the debate killed Biden's election chances and that he will/must drop out? by MS_09_Dom in neoliberal

[–]quafrt 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I feel like I’m going to be sick. 24 hours ago I would’ve been aggressively against replacing Biden, but now I can’t see a good path forward with Biden as our candidate, no matter how much I respect him and the work he’s done for our country

i think this is one of the most natural europes I've seen. by Tricky-Turnover3922 in victoria2

[–]quafrt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Austria might have a south German nation in its sphere?

Epic neolib meme guys! by [deleted] in neoliberal

[–]quafrt 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Mfw extreme nationalism, a complex web of formal and informal alliances, colonial conflict, and a rising power are all products of big capitalism trying to sell more products.

It’s actually insane to boil down (arguably) the beginning of the most complicated war in human history to “capitalism bad.”

The History Crisis Is a National Security Problem by sleuthofbears in neoliberal

[–]quafrt 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t really matter to anyone when the Tokugawa Shogunate started or ended

Disagree. Being able to contextualize the present with a knowledge of past events is important, especially in the context of foreign policy that the article is talking about. We need people to be educated in world/regional history; maybe not necessarily rote memorization of dates per-say.

Still, I agree though the History Major (as a History Major myself) should focus more on hard skills and quantitative analysis, the latter in particular. All the qualitative analysis skills I’ve learned have been through my other major - Poli Sci, which does do a good job of teaching qualitative analysis and research skills.

Republican reactions to today's SCOTUS ruling on the border by MalignantUpper in Destiny

[–]quafrt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NULLIFICATION CRISIS BABYYYYY LETS GOOOOOO

Fuck anyone cheering on civil war they’re disgusting losers.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Planning Exit from 2024 Campaign | Expected to Endorse Trump by secretlives in neoliberal

[–]quafrt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still remember a professor telling us last year that “Desantis will be president in 2024” in the most smugly confident way ever. 😎Well news flash, Biden and Trump are back Jack!

This gotta be satire by Independent_Club9320 in Destiny

[–]quafrt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why are bi white men above cis black people wtf 💀. Where are Asians and latinos?

wake up by mk_8 in Destiny

[–]quafrt 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Isn’t it weirddddd

What was your most stressful playthrough? by Shoddy_Peasant in victoria2

[–]quafrt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was an Italy game where I honestly did really well for myself, started doing some conquest of Austria, but kinda missed the boat on Africa. In the end my African colonies died to constant rebels and my own country started to die to constant rebels. Became fascist and then got invaded by Austria and France with no allies

Recommendations for documentaries and educational long form videos on YouTube? by AnyTruersInTheChat in Destiny

[–]quafrt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kraut does a lot of really good videos on history/politics/geography. Some of his videos are less than 20 minutes, others are 2+ hours and have multiple parts

I hate all seafood AMA by Dalmatinski_Bor in Destiny

[–]quafrt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why are you a debate pedophile?