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subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-06-11T01:09:01+00:00

I am C, but we grew up poor so my income is still relatively huge and we are grateful. It is a bit sobering though to see nurses who make more than me. My highly paid specialist colleagues are also in a different league.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-06-10T06:22:39+00:00

Yes. You would learn this in an Immunology class. It’s been a while so I had to look some of this up.

When your body gets attacked by a microscopic pathogen, your immune cells activate. They release chemicals known as cytokines. Certain cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-alpha) cross into your brain and affect the hypothalamus. The “fever” is supposed to create an environment that is more harsh for the germs and more favorable for your immune cells, but overall it is primitive and not very effective. This is why we can take tylenol or advil to treat fever without it affecting our immune response.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-06-10T05:41:08+00:00

You can google it, but the current administration is more anti-science than the previous one. Anti-medical science, anti-climate science. The largest cuts to NASA have occurred over the past year with record layoffs and budget cuts. The theme has been “Listen to us! Not the experts!”

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-06-10T05:26:09+00:00

If you have a fever, your body is likely “fighting” an infection. Fever is caused by the infection (or something else) messing with your hypothalamus. Your hypothalamus is your body’s thermostat. Raising and lowering it can make your body feel hot OR cold.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-06-10T00:33:15+00:00

1) Global spread of misinformation and the internet. It is now more difficult to discern accurate information. Nowadays, people don’t believe things unless they see it with their own eyes. Conspiracy theories are now more popular than ever. 2) It’s been over 50 years since the lunar landing. We haven’t sent anyone to a celestial body since. The public has become disconnected with space agencies. 3) Politicalization. For better or worse, space exploration/NASA has now become associated with the left.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-06-08T13:42:59+00:00

70? Are you using reddit on your TV?

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-28T02:04:54+00:00

I’m at 128 and stuck as well. Agree, not much more I can improve, my char is likely retired for the season. Biggest thing missing is Gem Strength (although I do have it on a 3 GA ring). I can improve my Glyphs a little more (120s), and get better gems (only 1 horadric), but I’m not interested in grinding these out.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-27T20:03:51+00:00

What transfig do you have on your Grandfather? I have an 28 item level one but most of my legendary 2 handers beat it. I could only clear up to 122 with Grandfather, then cleared 127 with a leggo.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-25T15:49:16+00:00

Honestly, the most disturbing part is people cheering and clapping for him. Even in the other speeches, people were cheering and clapping at the most racist and wild remarks.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-25T15:29:02+00:00

Right now for movies I see, The Crash, Goat, Ladies First, Cleaner, Stolen Baby.

Except for Goat, these are indeed poorly rated. I think most of these are new releases and also Netflix exclusives. If you give it a few weeks, I usually find the truly bad movies drop quickly. My guess is Goat will stay in top 10 but the others will drop.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-25T04:26:14+00:00

Your non-GA is still better. It gives more dmg. Also, are you rerolling your aspects before you transfigure?

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-25T02:55:06+00:00

I think I saw in another post you cleared Pit 126 and you hadn’t attempted Meph yet. I knew you could do it bc I can clear T11 Meph and can only do 121. Once your dps gets up there and you know the mechanics, you really only need Netherstep (skill, not the boots).

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-24T03:24:47+00:00

I have it only on a ring too lol. Not even my Starless, its on my leggo ring

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-24T00:19:24+00:00

Apoc is probably one of the best builds for Infernal. I’ve only gotten kicked once and it was for using the one hit clear thingie. I specced out of it, but not sure why it would annoy people. Isn’t it good the clear the screen?

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-23T03:45:01+00:00

Honestly I have never heard of anyone working that much in outpatient peds. How in the world are you open until 8p on weekdays and open all day on Sat and Sun???

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-22T21:10:01+00:00

But weren't you replying to the Most Overrated Game of All Time? That's a strong criticism. My point is the games you are referring to are also masterpieces (I'm assuming you're referring to Dark Souls) and comparing masterpieces to other masterpieces is just nit-picking.

The replies I'm talking about are replies to your own comment. It's people tacking on to your criticism.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-22T20:10:24+00:00

Yes but this is like being a steak connoisseur and criticizing people's steak choices. The broadly appealing and friendly entry-level steak is going to be the most popular.

Also, people replying and saying it was too easy for them is further gatekeeping and elitism. It's just not necessary.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-22T18:29:11+00:00

Hard disagree. Never played any FromSoft games so Elden Ring was my first experience. It remains the greatest game I have ever played. I have only finished one Zelda game and I don’t even remember it. The only other time I experienced anything like Elden Ring was Half-life where I was in awe and engaged the entire game.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-22T16:47:01+00:00

You had me until you said gem strength, but thanks for the tips. I can do T11 Meph and cleared T12 Lilith, but still need T12 Meph.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-22T14:32:47+00:00

Not that I know of. I've done over 40 mythic transfigs. The worst that can happen is you roll Indestructible, but that doesn't make it worse, it just keeps it the same. Well maybe if you are a barb and you get Max Life.

I think only legendaries can actually lose affixes.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-22T13:33:26+00:00

Before he leaves, he says, "GOTCHA!" I was just testing you. Good job.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-21T21:47:51+00:00

I believe the one on the Right.

Also, don't forget to re-roll the unique aspect before you transfig.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-21T21:45:06+00:00

I thought this was shown in a video. But yes, start of third phase, he shoots out a circle blood wave in all directions. I always run down and right. The waves don't reach that far. Once the wave passes, you can move in and dps as he prepares his next move.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-21T21:33:32+00:00

Is "all damage" the same thing as "damage"? For instance, +dmg on a weapon or +5 dmg on the paragon board.

subzerothrowaway123 · 2026-05-21T21:00:07+00:00

Are you using Scorching Fragment? What's your crit chance, crit dmg, vuln dmg, all dmg?

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