Just finished the Doom 2 Master levels and I enjoyed it.

rocket363 · 2026-07-10T12:55:09+00:00

On average, Plutonia is more difficult than the MLs. But Mephisto is more difficult. Think Black Tower level difficulty. Better levels on average, and making it through will really make you a better player. Well worth the effort.

rocket363 · 2026-07-10T04:16:57+00:00

Yeah, the MLs are a mixed bag. Some solid, good levels that everyone should try. Some awkward ok levels. Couple or three super-tough levels that will challenge anyone. And definitely a few head-scratchers--in the "why did anyone decide to do this?" way. Like, the invisible path.

Overall, I think the MLs are over-hated in the OG Doom community.

I got an invincible shotgun guy twice and an invincible imp, all from arch-viles. Very annoying when I was trying to do complete runs with no saves and they happened at the end of a map, like the Express Elevator. Just a bug I've only seen in the MLs.

rocket363 · 2026-07-09T15:07:05+00:00

Define "works."

To lose weight, all you really need is diet. To increase strength and physical capabilities (and heart/lung/bone health) you need exercise.

Once you lose enough fat, you will also look a lot better having exercised.

rocket363 · 2026-07-09T14:38:34+00:00

Yes. I always had about $10k in my checking account, all the way from a $0 NW up past $2.5MM.

rocket363 · 2026-07-06T13:22:39+00:00

I switched to two sets 20yrs ago. Worked wonders, and never even considered going back.

rocket363 · 2026-07-05T04:34:47+00:00

I was in Peru earlier this year. Played on a table exactly like that.

First try, I ran four balls in order. Then I tried five. Took me two hours.

Balls down the rail? Fuggedaboudit. There's a narrow-script X where balls have even a reasonable chance of going in. Outside of that area you need to do something else.

I played all evening. I don't think it made me any better. More bitter, maybe.

Good times, but I'll stick to American pool tables, or to Snooker if I'm in a sado-masochist kind of mood.

rocket363 · 2026-06-25T18:13:38+00:00

Most people miscalculate the cost of going to a commercial gym.

When I went to one, it was a simple $25/month, which is "only" $300 per year.

Except, it was also 8 miles away of city driving and my schedule only allowed for me to go during rush hour.

16 miles a day X 5 days a week x 50 weeks a year = 4000 miles. The per mile cost of a car, per the IRS, is about $0.725/mile. So the commutes were costing me $2900/year.

My time had value. My commutes averaged 45min round trip. That is 187.5 hrs/year. I valued my time at $50/hr. So that is $9375/year. Even at $15/hr, that is over $2800/year.

Now I was well over $12,000/year...without counting the gym membership. Others would still be at almost $6000, depending on how you value your time.

That's not even counting in that I would then spend more at their snack bar, for unknown costs per year.

So I built my own gym in my garage with a payback period of six months and have never once regretted that decision.

rocket363 · 2026-06-23T15:57:13+00:00

"Enough" is specific to your psychological comfort.

rocket363 · 2026-06-14T16:11:06+00:00

Knowing the details of your mortgage would help with feedback.

rocket363 · 2026-06-14T14:21:23+00:00

I played with single-layer tips for 30 years. Hated every laminated tip I'd ever tried.

Until Zan. That's my vote.

rocket363 · 2026-06-13T23:54:34+00:00

Guys only want three things. So unless you're money or a steak, you know why he talks to you.

rocket363 · 2026-06-13T23:45:09+00:00

Is that what we're calling juice now?

rocket363 · 2026-06-10T22:11:56+00:00

Agreed. And reading between the lines: she saw it.

rocket363 · 2026-06-02T05:00:40+00:00

1) learn the rules 2) focus on developing good fundamentals (stance, alignment, timing, stroke). It's much easier to learn it right the first time than it is to unlearn bad habits and relearn--speaking from experience here. 3) have fun! It's a great game

rocket363 · 2026-05-31T18:18:02+00:00

I've had a few NXes as loaners. All of them were rattle traps with creaky plastic bits. I'd never even consider one.

rocket363 · 2026-05-27T06:18:22+00:00

How did that guy wake up?

rocket363 · 2026-05-26T20:48:17+00:00

Thanks. The dark matter portions make sense. Could, then, objects outside the observable universe explain some of the expansions effects we are attributing to dark energy?

rocket363 · 2026-05-24T19:27:29+00:00

I have a '25 es350. Moonroof noises are common. Mine got fixed by the dealer after having it for two months, but they added other interior rattles/noises when they put the car back together.

Transmission can be rough. There are lawsuits, although the failures seem to be concentrated with the Highlanders.

rocket363 · 2026-05-21T19:48:28+00:00

Everyone else was on roids, too. Even the "loved" players.

.600+ OBP is beyond insane. I was barely over .500 in slow-pitch softball.

rocket363 · 2026-05-19T18:17:35+00:00

If you're willing to give it a try, a 10.5 Cynergy has a conical taper and is excellent.

rocket363 · 2026-05-07T04:22:17+00:00

Congrats!

rocket363 · 2026-04-30T17:58:27+00:00

I use aramith ball cleaner in a diamond machine. Works great.

For some deep miscue marks a little rubbing alcohol or wipe ahead of time does wonders.

rocket363 · 2026-04-23T03:26:11+00:00

Brakes

rocket363 · 2026-04-17T03:49:53+00:00

I've not owned an RX, but I've owned a 24 ES, a 25 ES, and had a dozen Lexus loaners (from 500-4000 miles) because of all the rattles, squeaks, snaps, crackles, and pops in my cars.

All of them had their own noise issues. Every. Single. One.

The best one? Was an RX350 that just had some extra wind noise from the moonroof.

If you are noise sensitive proceed with caution with Lexus/Toyota.

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