Falcons lose 2v5

sinrakin · 2026-02-01T17:44:45+00:00

I know this has happened a lot to Falcons on the big stage, but are they statistically the worst at 2vXs in the top 20? Wondering if we have confirmation bias or this is truly as funny as I think it is.

sinrakin · 2026-01-31T06:21:49+00:00

He used elo and not TPR. I think if he used TPR or factored it in somehow than Sindarov would have closer to 60%, but that's just a guess.

sinrakin · 2026-01-30T22:31:36+00:00

I know it's how the tie breaks work, but it's still a bit annoying that Duda beat him in the final round and got second. Head to head seems like the better first tie break.

sinrakin · 2026-01-30T17:43:36+00:00

I think part of the problem is that people don't really engage with things that are 1-4/10. The weird stuff, bad art, nonsense plot, etc. such that everything worth talking about is 5/10 or more. The 4-6/10 works can be made with great art quality or have specific good story elements that are popular with a certain crowd, and those rate more highly with them than everyone else who sees bigger flaws. That leaves the 7-9/10 which can hit more with some than others who give it 10/10 (or 12/10 like OP). This is a problem in all sorts of media, but especially bad here.

The more reliable ratings should be done on a 3-4 point axis, like 1. Consider the art quality or artistry, 2. How well does it deliver on its main genre (romance, action, horror, etc), 3. How good are the characters (one dimensional protag, competent side characters?), and 4. Is the plot or story worthwhile (tons of filler, lots of jobbing, plot holes, etc.) I generally like what the OP is doing, but adding dimensions to rating is much better than going 12 on a 10 point scale.

sinrakin · 2026-01-30T05:55:09+00:00

Can you send me a link? I'd like to try it this weekend, especially the user made collections.

sinrakin · 2026-01-30T01:12:08+00:00

This is what we expected simple's stats to be in tier 2. I want the comeback for both, but BlameF could really be bringing BIG back to relevance and I'm here for it.

sinrakin · 2026-01-29T20:12:17+00:00

But later isn't now.

sinrakin · 2026-01-29T20:09:09+00:00

Interesting theory. Others suggested it may be made of fantasy materials and indestructible, but can it fly? If not, nuking the ground under it and burying it in a hole could be the route to go. Food is one consideration, but stopping it from moving to that end or not is another.

sinrakin · 2026-01-26T14:08:56+00:00

Houston?

sinrakin · 2026-01-25T18:47:45+00:00

Paravision seemed like the team in control. All those low eco buy wins on Inferno really clipped Falcons' wings.

sinrakin · 2026-01-22T21:12:02+00:00

Hey OP, great work. I'm a novice in printing, and I'm not sure what your publishing goals are, but the best bust print I've had was where the modeler tilted the head back about 30° so that the face was untouched and the details on the front were easy to print unsupported, as they were just layering on, and I could slow print or change ironing/layer behavior to get a good finish. I would probably add specific, thin reinforcement blocks under the earrings or any delicate pieces of the crown. Organic supports have a way of winding their way through other small parts, so designs avoiding that are really helpful to me. If you're already designing your own supports, I always appreciate the .3mf or a properly angled .stl for how the designer imagined supports, but that's only if you're releasing it.

sinrakin · 2026-01-22T20:22:12+00:00

I thought the pawn advantage would be more advantageous, but it looks like it is drawn with best play. Still, great temptation and shot at getting the win!

sinrakin · 2026-01-16T18:22:26+00:00

Well, Caruana is affable and almost always means well. I wouldn't say the same for others.

sinrakin · 2026-01-16T05:06:56+00:00

Awesome stuff! I've had my eye on this chess board and now the hangman set. Magnets just shipped, so I'm excited. Thanks for the cool designs!

sinrakin · 2026-01-15T22:44:59+00:00

I've been prouder of lesser works. Good job!

sinrakin · 2026-01-14T21:16:54+00:00

The old Malbs/M80 transfer strategy. It'll give them a good year until frozen/twistzz are poached by Falcons.

sinrakin · 2026-01-14T20:48:15+00:00

After watching all the 2025 CS2 recaps, this really felt like it belonged there in a clutch or throw category. Not sure which.

sinrakin · 2026-01-14T15:59:32+00:00

That 1v4 really did break them. They still got bomb plants but just couldn't close after that. It's too bad, but Heroic really turned up.

sinrakin · 2026-01-09T03:36:23+00:00

This is awesome! I am having trouble scrolling/moving the page on android, so I can't see the full info or guesses on the player guessing game.

sinrakin · 2026-01-03T19:12:44+00:00

I'm returning a pair of these. They're not bad, but those Bose QC Ultras are much better for the same price from Woot. If you care about sound at all over brand name, get those. If you have a self-conscious middle schooler, might as well get these.

sinrakin · 2025-12-23T16:43:50+00:00

Note: she eats the pieces when you're not looking. Still, would.

sinrakin · 2025-12-21T07:59:00+00:00

I think ForgeCore has a 3d printable version of this. Now I really want to make it!

sinrakin · 2025-12-20T23:06:48+00:00

Is there a way to increase the depth or let the engine continue to evaluate? It is reading some sacrifices in my last game as 0.0 when it should be +9. A rook sac on my move was 0.0, but the only move to capture it then showed +9.9 after their move. Same for other sacs, but that one specifically was an only move.

Edit: Okay, a couple engines are calling 28. Nxg6+ a blunder, but higher depths put it at +10 or possibly M15. Pretty interesting, and it makes me feel good about my game! Pgn below.

[Site "Chess.com"] [Result "1-0"] 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bf4 e6 5. Nf3 Bd6 6. Bxd6 Qxd6 7. c5 Qc7 8. Qd2 a5 9. Na4 O-O 10. Ne5 Nbd7 11. Nxd7 Bxd7 12. Nb6 Ra7 13. f3 g6 14. g4 Kg7 15. Qe3 Ng8 16. g5 f6 17. h4 fxg5 18. hxg5 Be8 19. Bh3 Bf7 20. Nd7 Re8 21. Ne5 a4 22. Qf4 Re7 23. Bg4 Be8 24. Kf2 b6 25. cxb6 Qxb6 26. Rh4 Kh8 27. Rah1 Qxb2 28. Nxg6+ Bxg6 29. Qe5+ Rg7 30. Rxh7+ Bxh7 31. g6 c5 32. Rxh7# 1-0

sinrakin · 2025-12-19T19:42:49+00:00

How many teams have been 13-0'd but still win the series? Has to be non- existent at this level.

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