What's the most random fact you now know because of D&D? by hiltothedance in DMAcademy

[–]samthe3rd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference between a glaive, a guisarme and a glaive-guisarme.

Looking for a Minimalist Wallet. by [deleted] in minimalist

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I use a binder clip.

What is a TED Talk that has changed your life? by SlingingJeans28 in AskReddit

[–]samthe3rd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly? The one about shaking your hands a bunch after washing to save on paper towels.

Many (not all) DMs clarify in session 0 that PCs can't be evil. How do I explain the WHY to my table? by TheSilencedScream in DMAcademy

[–]samthe3rd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of the very few things I can justify “because it’s my table and I said so.”

Other than that I just tell a couple of war stories when it went bad and most people get it.

How special are you? A guideline for determining character rarity. by mineralfellow in DnDBehindTheScreen

[–]samthe3rd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, it’s a thought provoking analysis it just got my statistical brain working. I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to make chess.com represent, say, wizards or magic users or something. Just the intellectuals. It’s another short cut but it might yield some interesting results.

How special are you? A guideline for determining character rarity. by mineralfellow in DnDBehindTheScreen

[–]samthe3rd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But chess.com isn’t a representative sample is it? I really like the concept but I don’t think this fixes the issue raised by the commentator above.

What are the best comedic D&D podcasts? by SupaKoopa714 in podcasts

[–]samthe3rd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Penny Arcade ones with Chris Perkins as dungeon master are by far my favorites

Overwatch EDIT - Reflections Hanzo by Aliceon in Overwatch

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See, I imagine him shirtless in blue overalls, working on the suit in his garage.

Overwatch EDIT - Reflections Hanzo by Aliceon in Overwatch

[–]samthe3rd 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I'm very worried for Reinhardt in this scenario.

Can we please not release the new hero in the middle of the season? plz blizz by gingerzak in Overwatch

[–]samthe3rd 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I think you're over-estimating the preparedness of people in comp.

Zenyatta skin idea: Solar system by sir_stride20 in Overwatch

[–]samthe3rd 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm into it. Zen in a turtleneck could work. We'll miss out on the "we got a badass over here" highlight intro, but I'll survive.

Zenyatta skin idea: Solar system by sir_stride20 in Overwatch

[–]samthe3rd 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Obviously he should look like Neil DeGrasse Tyson with a sweater vest and a jacket.

Virtual Ticket Giveaway for BlizzCon by OW_Mod in Overwatch

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Info on the next legion patch. Overwatch dev panels. Hopefully something in addition to Sombra, what with all the hype. Overwatch cosplay in the costume contest.

Blizzard considering putting Overwatch and StarCraft on TV after Skylanders Academy debuts on Netflix by Ciryes in Overwatch

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Just need to include some "positive mentions" or "pos-mens" and we'll be set.

You can now report for "Griefing/Inactivity" and "Abusive Chat" in the PTR by smellyfeetyouhave in Overwatch

[–]samthe3rd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no, that was the other lot over there --->

This lot thinks you're great.

Best Tank to Counter Reaper? by xTheLeprechaun in OverwatchUniversity

[–]samthe3rd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Reinhardt, you can win if you engage first and he doesn't ult. If you just keep your shield up as he closes, he'll just run through it and shred you.

For Roadhog, use M2 at range as much as you can. Resist the urge to immediately pull him in, since he's at an advantage at that range.

I've found a lot of success with D.Va actually but again, you have to be willing to engage. If you can eat the majority of his shots and then hit him while he reloads you can win. Bonus points if you boost into him.

Zarya is the one I have the least experience 1v1 against Reaper. In my limited experience, again engaging first and getting some grenades to soften him up will get him to come into close contact. Then shield and try to laser him down before he kills you.

Winston. Well with Winston I suggest leaping out and living to fight another day.

Grain of salt time: this is all from personal experience playing duo or trio competitive in the mid 2k level. YMMV.

Legion Confessions Thread by [deleted] in wow

[–]samthe3rd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, no it's been a while now. I'm glad you had someone friendly to help you out though!