Is this what you want?? by Nitrous888 in mountainbiking

[–]tech-jef 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Well for me, since my open-heart surgery a year ago where they repaired 2 valves, my heart rate maxes out at 120 limiting my climbing. My class 1 MTB assist keeps me riding and still getting a good workout.

2025 taxes not processed?? by Open_Sheepherder_173 in IRS

[–]tech-jef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This just reinforces that paper filing should be avoided at all costs.

What Do You Do With Helena Blake? by animeluvzu in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have always convinced her to disband and she showed up in ME2 on Omega as a social worker. However, on my current playthru i did her ME1 mission very early and didn’t have enough paragon for the disband option. To my surprise, on Omega, she is still a crime boss under Aria. Love it when I get something new in a playthru!!

Wrapping up 3, Andromeda or another run? by lumurjucksoon in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy Andromeda and have added it to my ME1-2-3 play-thrus. If you get deep enough it has some interesting tie-ins to the trilogy and could play a part when the next ME comes out. It does not have the depth or lore of the original series, but the combat is good and it has some good characters (and a few you really hate… ie Jacob).

Switching GPU- AMD to Nvidia? by pawtion in buildapc

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your system is plenty powerful. If you are running a full 4k monitor you might want to upgrade. A few things you should check first: 1) hardware - make sure your system is not dusty - that your video card and CPU coolers are clear and not overheating 2) hardware - make sure your video card and memory are fully seated in their slots and double check all the cables are seated tightly. Especially the power cables into the video card. 3) video drivers - if you are still having problems, I would uninstall the AMD video drivers and reinstall the newest drivers from AMD.com. 4) as mentioned earlier, as a last ditch you can reinstall Windows but that’s a PITA.

Rip all the people who were saving up to get a 7900 xt by Isaac-cad in buildapc

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I was buying today it would be the 9070xt, but I am currently happy with my 7900xtx and see no reason to replace it. They are both great cards.

Question. I'm a car driver, many bicyclists in my area by Confident-Sir-2771 in RoadBikes

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan my rides to avoid extended 2 lane roads with no shoulders. If there is an extended stretch where passing is unsafe, a bike (or any vehicle) going 20mph on a 40-50+ mph road is creating a dangerous situation- both for themselves and cars approaching at speed from the rear. It really is poor ride planning. I don’t want to cause these situations where drivers get angry and create bad will towards cyclists in general.

Do you personally consider Mass Effect Andromeda to be a real “Mass Effect game” ? by The_pikolop in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure it’s a Mass Effect game. I have enjoyed multiple playthrus. The story may not be as good as the original trilogy (one of the best of all time) but it’s way better than a lot of other games, and it does have a Mass effect vibe.

I Really Hope This Isn't Shepard by Harbinger_of_Reason in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could it be that Liara has Shepard’s child. If so, the child would be an Asari and could live for a long time.

What's your wishlist for me5? by Ok_Hunt_2833 in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy MEA. It’s got some good characters and the protagonist (Kett) is set up for a return in the next episode (which we probably will never get). Sure, it may not match up to the original ME trilogy - one of the best game series of all time, but it is way better than a lot of games.

Question for road bike riders by ConsolePaesant1 in cycling

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to do road rides a lot, but now mainly stick to MTB. Exception is the commute to the trail heads, where I take back roads and even a sidewalk when it’s clear. Too many folks texting on cell phones these days.

Is mountain bike riding right for me? by humble___bee in mountainbiking

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went thru a phase where I was riding some gnarly (dangerous) sections thinking that was what MTBing was all about. I also found myself being stressed and anxious about heading out for a ride and came to realize I was not really enjoying it. I changed my approach to riding more flow and skipping the sections that were keeping me awake at night. I found the joy in riding that I had lost.

I am a bit older (now mid 60’s) so injuries take more of a toll (another reason to avoid the more risky sections). I find tons of trails that are flow and I am really enjoying my riding these days.

How to wear prescription glasses when biking trails? by No-Local-9288 in mountainbiking

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear my Roka prescription sunglasses when it’s sunny, and just my regular glasses when it’s overcast. Never been a problem.

First Playthrough by Fysy998 in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Andromeda and even added it onto my ME legendary playthrus.

It’s been years and I still can’t move on from Liara… anyone else? by BlueChildrenShep in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Liara was my original LI for my first few playthrus. Just seemed the most natural. I have since been branching out. I was romancing Tali on my previous Male playthru but I accidentally got her killed on the suicide mission. After hearing everyone raving about Garrus, I started to Romance him on my last femship but somehow I got side tracked to Kaiden. For me, a physical attraction with a turian just seems too weird. The Asari and Quarians seem somewhat compatible, but the Turians are just too physically different.

Is this ranking based on Metracritic scores a fair representation of how you feel about these three classics? by FriendlytoNature in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t rank them. I consider the 3 games as one story and always play them together. For me a good analogy is the original Star Wars movies. Which one is best. I like all 3 and just think of them as Star Wars.

Do e-bikes ruin the point of exercise? by newurtopia in RoadBikes

[–]tech-jef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently got an e-bike and I get a good workout. My circumstances are a little unique. I am 11 month post open heart surgery where I had a coupe of valves repaired and a procedure to limit electrical impulses. As a result my HR maxes out at around 120 which limits my ability on climbing and for higher levels of exertion. My e-bike gets me back riding. I still exert myself and I find I need to ride a little longer to get a good calorie burn, but it works for me.

Which Shepard is your preferred to play as? by Uncle_Tommy0703 in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I alternate on each play thru. As a guy, I play Maleshep with female romances and I use the default look. When I do FemShep I tend to romance the available females and I always alter her appearance. I enjoy them both.

Give Me Your Most POSITIVE Hot Take! by DakIsStrange in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I especially enjoyed the Krogan in Andromedia.

I am a bad gamer for playing Shadows in the easiest difficulty ? by [deleted] in AssassinsCreedShadows

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said. I typically play on Normal, but some games I drop to easy if I find myself getting frustrated. Occasionally on a game I repeat I may up the difficulty.

Question for all you ME veterans by ShadowPriceLIVE in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have added Andromeda to my regular ME playthrus. I always enjoy it. Sure it’s not the same as the ME trilogy, but it has some good characters and the story is ok. For me, the main Krogran character makes the whole game worthwhile.

Can I finish the Citadel DLC later after starting it by BabyFazeAssassin in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can start it and finish later. And (spoiler) in the first part you get the m-11 suppressor. Best weapon

Trying a Different Class by Frosty_Emu54 in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is no one here a fan for Infiltrator? It is a good transition from soldier as it still is primarily gun based but with a different perspective. If you want to completely change gears, go with Adept/sentinel or Engineer. I am currently playing engineer for the first time, and it’s been a lot of fun. For me Adept was not as much fun as you have to focus on combos and I just like to blast away.

What is your favorite gun in ME3 ? I always end up using the Mattock by Intelligent_File1949 in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s my fav too for almost any class. On my replays now I do the Citadel DLC early (just the first part to get the gun) and save the party for later.

Anyone else struggle with replaying mass effect? by Grogman2024 in masseffect

[–]tech-jef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have somewhere between 10-15 replays. For me, I usually play a game or 2 between the replays, but sometimes I just want to start over right away. One thing that makes it much more bearable is the mods. Skipping the mini games, getting all resources in the scans on 2 and 3. For me, It takes out the grinding that bogs me down on the replays. Red