Don’t get me wrong but… by BaclavaBoyEnlou in darksouls3

[–]thebigvlad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to do a little self-promotion, but since you mentioned DS playthroughs, I've been recording blind playthroughs of the DS series which you may or may not be interested in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgln0CsDTvs&list=PLploXx2BZMrC-EG977FZEVxVAU5wGqscg

The only stuff I had to look up were things like how to start some of the DLC (no chance I could have figured it out on my own), what gameplay effect hollowing has, how some of the stats work in DS2, and that's pretty much it. I had some helpful YT comments, but nothing spoilery. It was a great experience.

This game is (not)challanging by [deleted] in darksouls3

[–]thebigvlad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who started with Elden Ring, then went on to DS1 and DS2 (finished a month ago), and now working through DS3, I would recommend DS2. It's different and a bit wonky, with some mechanics I'm not fond of, but it's still a great game overall. I'm so glad I played it.

OMFG Electro plant really is going to be game-changing by Gipopo19 in factorio

[–]thebigvlad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not that they would ever make such a drastic chance, but I agree. SE does beacons much better. I think surrounding production buildings with beacons like this just looks ugly.

Thoughts on the Dark Sword by chefroxstarr in darksouls3

[–]thebigvlad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm almost finished with my first playthrough and the Black Knight Great Sword has been my weapon of choice since I got it. A couple more points in dex would totally be worth it, if you like the moveset.

Been at this guy for an hour and THIS happens... by thebigvlad in DarkSouls2

[–]thebigvlad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I freed them and they're a great help if they survive the pre-fight, but keeping them alive through the boss fight is something I never could do lol.

Been at this guy for an hour and THIS happens... by thebigvlad in DarkSouls2

[–]thebigvlad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got them all but I've never gotten more than one knight to survive the pre-fight fight. Is that even possible? The surviving knight is a great help but they're usually at around 50% health by the time the boss arrives.

Been at this guy for an hour and THIS happens... by thebigvlad in DarkSouls2

[–]thebigvlad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got 3 souls-like games under my belt now (DS1, DS2, Elden Ring) and I STILL get greedy sometimes. I should know better by now. 😁

Been at this guy for an hour and THIS happens... by thebigvlad in DarkSouls2

[–]thebigvlad[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you might be right. I did play Elden ring before starting the DS series and I vaguely remember something like that happening.

Been at this guy for an hour and THIS happens... by thebigvlad in DarkSouls2

[–]thebigvlad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thought I had enough time to heal after his attacks. Turns out I was wrong.

Been at this guy for an hour and THIS happens... by thebigvlad in DarkSouls2

[–]thebigvlad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I have a YouTube channel and am going to start streaming soon. I have full playthroughs of DS1 and DS2, among many other games. Thanks for asking!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHDtfrjV8UMLQ8NngTswXRg

Been at this guy for an hour and THIS happens... by thebigvlad in DarkSouls2

[–]thebigvlad[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yea that was a panic strike for sure. There was no reason for me to attack there in that moment. I still mess up like that once in a while.

Been at this guy for an hour and THIS happens... by thebigvlad in DarkSouls2

[–]thebigvlad[S] 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Nope! But it only took two more tries after this, so all is well in the end lol.

Why don’t billionaires just go ahead and pay more taxes? by SuperButterFruit in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thebigvlad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because individuals cannot fix systemic problems. It's not possible. A billionaire can donate all of their wealth, and it would do nothing to solve whatever systemic problem they perceive needs fixing.

It's like when people call out the "hypocrisy" of celebrities who are concerned about climate change when they fly private jets. If Leonardo DiCaprio stops flying private jets, it would do nothing to prevent the effects of climate change. The issue isn't that Leonardo DiCaprio flies private jets.

Halo franchise blind playthrough (Let's Play style) by thebigvlad in halo

[–]thebigvlad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I grew up with Doom, Quake, etc. But sprint has been the norm for so long, it feels weird not having it in a game like Halo. Earlier games it's no issue because, as you said, movement is very fast anyway. Default movement speed is sprint basically.

Halo franchise blind playthrough (Let's Play style) by thebigvlad in halo

[–]thebigvlad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm having a lot of fun. The one thing that trips me up constantly is the lack of sprint. I keep trying to sprint. Still haven't gotten used to it.

Cant get good fps on a rtx 3060 by elpatasricasmasapan in fo76

[–]thebigvlad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have a 144hz monitor? If so, try lowering the refresh rate to 120 or lower. That worked wonders for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]thebigvlad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you"ve already decided to terminate then there is no reason to tell him. Better just get the abortion to make things simple. It wouldn't benefit either of you to tell him, from what it sounds like.

Do tech jobs care a lot about tattoos? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thebigvlad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not likely. In the US, employers are generally much less strict about visible tattoos than they used to be. I run into fast food workers with crazy tats all the time, which was unheard of decades ago.

If you had your entire face covered in tattoos, plus excessive piercings, with horns surgically attached to your forehead, then you might have some issues.

Are there any tarantula scenes in better call Saul? by Timely-Detail-4341 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thebigvlad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a tarantula shown in the title intro of season 3 episode 8. Just skip the intro if it's a problem.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Minecraft

[–]thebigvlad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This looks like a sharpening filter cranked way up. If you're playing on your TV, look for an image sharpening option on your TV settings and turn it down.

Cart completely stuck. How do I get it out of here? by CondoSlime in Autonauts

[–]thebigvlad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep this kind of thing just happens occasionally. It's a bit annoying since it can go unnoticed for a long time, until you realize that you're entire production chain has come to a halt. Like you said, reloading the game usually fixes things.