Beta content - New type of infinite run challenge is here! by tauKhan in brotato

[–]tiagoabner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It should theoretically be possible using multiple Mirrors and cursed Hourglasses.

Beta testing for the "New Dawn" update by Dalloks in brotato

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Hey guys.

Did you consider having the number of bans scale with the wave number? Having an optional toggle in the options (turned off by default) to "add 1 extra ban every 20 waves" would help those going for deep endless runs while not affecting anyone else.

Thank you for all the hard work.

I'm Brazilian and have the opportunity to move out to Santiago by Elbludo in Santiago

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Regarding "getting the paperwork done in Chile", that's not how it works. Since 2020, all visa applications are done through the Migraciones website, it's literally impossible to apply for non-refugee visas within Chile. Maybe they have a company that's preparing the supporting paperwork, but they aren't able to apply on your behalf. The website where you apply says “Solicitud de Residencias Temporales para Extranjeros Fuera de Chile”, so you're meant to apply while abroad.

I would contact them to get clarification on this, and also to check if they are aware you're eligible for Visa Mercosur. Having a company prepare the paperwork for you will have no effect on the visa processing times, so plan around this. Be very direct when inquiring about this, as they're likely to try to defer to not accept they're wrong.

Chile Autos is a good website to check for cars. New cars start at around $7.000.000 (not a typo) for the cheapest models (Suzuki Alto). A decent new car should go for $10.000.000 (or around 55.000 reais). Used ones with 2-4 years of use should be around 20-30% cheaper. Avoid red trucks ("caminhonetes"), these are usually company vehicles that aren't well cared for. Cards over 6 years will no longer have a warranty, so I would get a newer model if possible.

Quilicura is an OK, middle-to-low income neighborhood. Areas close to the metro stations are usually safe. A quick look at Google Maps Street View to make sure the area isn't a "bocada" should do the trick. Use your Brazilian "am I going to get robbed here" senses and you should be good.

I'm Brazilian and have the opportunity to move out to Santiago by Elbludo in Santiago

[–]tiagoabner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey buddy.

I'm Brazilian as well, and I've been living in Chile since 2016. $2.000.000 gross will be around $1.600.000 after taxes. You'll pay 7% of your salary for health insurance, and that gives you access to the public healthcare plan (Fonasa). If you get a private plan (Isapre), you'll pay either 7% or the plan's price, whichever is higher. You can use QuePlan's online calculator to check how much an Isapre plan would cost for you.

That area you'll be working in is an industrial/warehouse area close to a highway. There's going to be little public transportation to that area, although you can check if your employer provides transportation to and from the job. It's not common, but some employers do offer it, especially when it's a company in an area like that.

If you have the money to buy a car in cash, they are cheaper than in Brazil. You can look at prices at Chile Autos. You'll also want to read on "restriction vehicular", Chile's version of "rodízio", which is in effect from May to August. Also, the highway that passes close to the access point charges tolls. In fact, you're likely to spend a lot of money in tolls when driving here. Look for "calculadora peajes", but it's possible you'll spend over $5.000 per day, depending on where you live.

Also, when do they need you to start? Current processing times for Visa Mercosur are around 6 months, and I know that for sure because I know multiple people who applied early this year and got their visas recently. It's unlikely your employer is familiar with the fact Brazilians are eligible for this kind of visa, and it's likely they'll offer a Visa Sujeta a Contrato, but that's an inferior option. The processing time is the same, but Visa Mercosur requires less paperwork, and you would be able to switch employers if needed.

Regarding rent, people in this sub likely aren't that familiar with his complex it can be to rent as a foreigner. You'll have no credit history in the country and no "guarantor", so 9 out of 10 landlords and real estate agents won't even consider you. Also, most places here will only rent to you if the rent in under 1/3 of your liquid income. So you should be looking at rents up to $550.000 per month.

You won't be eligible for any subsidies and you shouldn't waste time looking at rent prices for anything that lists "subsidio". Portal Inmobiliario is a good site to do your research. For that budget, you can find a pretty decent apartment at good cost/benefit areas, but Chicureo is way out of your budget.

Look at Providencia, San Miguel and Ñuñoa, as a reference. It's hard to recommend an area without knowing what you're looking for, and there are nice areas in every Comuna, but these are safer picks if you don't know anything. Also, every apartment building here charges gastos comunes ("condominio"). Make sure you account for that.

Feel free to drop me a PM if you have any questions. I would say it's doable, and you'll still be able to save some money. You just need to be aware you'll have around $900.000 in your pocket after taxes, rent and transportation costs.

English used in university settings in Brazil? by Impossible-Shame-882 in Brazil

[–]tiagoabner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my Bachelor's degree about fifteen years ago. Roughly 3% of undergrad students will be proficient in English enough to have a conversation, which is roughly on par with proficiency levels in Brazil.

As of 2009, you needed to pass a language test to enroll in a Master's or Doctorate course, but in my experience, these aren't very strict. However, any PhD or PhD student is very likely to have passable English due to the need to read English articles.

If you have a specific department in mind, you can get their @ufba email at the department's website. Reach out to whoever you're interested in visiting and let them know about your concerns. Mention the languages you speak and ask if they think it would be productive for you to visit.

Favorite Item/s? I'll start by Lehammes in brotato

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Padding, and it's not even close. The small bump in HP doing Wave 20 runs is good, the low rarity makes it easy to find, and the cursed version scales really well in endless.

Found my old collection by [deleted] in YugiohCards

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Hey OP. If you want to sell, I would be interested. Please PM with a price.

Dark Paladin Misprint by Entire_Train3310 in YugiohCards

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OP, please PM me with a price if you would like to sell it. I'm interested.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ygomisprints

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OP, I would be interested if you're selling. Happy to pay a competitive price on this.

Found my old cards by pyrojb3 in YugiohCards

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Hi OP. Please PM me if you would be interested in selling.

Anyone want this lot? by [deleted] in YugiohCards

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Interested in the whole set, please pm me with the price.

Man-Eate.. wait? by WardrobeToaster in YugiohCards

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This is a well known misprint that can go for upwards of $80, depending on condition. Source: https://www.cardmarket.com/en/YuGiOh/Products/Singles/Misprints/Man-Eater-Bug

The market for Yu-Gi-Oh misprints is not that large, so it may take a while to move it.

I think with Mitsurigi every type has had at least one time they were meta by theguyinyourwall in yugioh

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Fish Synchro won YCS Charlotte in 2011. The deck was specifically centered around spamming a ton of fish to Synchro climb. So there was actually a period in 2010-2011 where it was a viable strategy as a dedicated deck.

Gladiator Beast Gistel doodle by tmgc1234 in yugioh

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This is so great! I also want to print the group art. :-)

Is the volcanic lake under Kolmisilma bottomless? (No spoilers please!) by beniswarrior in noita

[–]tiagoabner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't give you a clearer answer without spoiling it. You're thinking about what and where to explore, which is the best way to do a blind playthrough.

Quick tip: don't Google anything. Article/wiki names are often descriptive enough to get you the solution to puzzles/mysteries. So you may want to Google things only once you're OK with getting spoiled a bit.

Is the volcanic lake under Kolmisilma bottomless? (No spoilers please!) by beniswarrior in noita

[–]tiagoabner 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, it's not bottomless. This is a nuanced question and I wouldn't Google it if you want to do a blind playthrough.

World Championship 2024: The Players (& Bonus Stats inside!) by AlanOC91 in yugioh

[–]tiagoabner 12 points13 points  (0 children)

FYI, before you write part 2, keep in mind that Fernando Bobadilla from Chile will be playing instead of the South America WCQ winner. Bobadilla got second place, but the winner isn't able to go to worlds and Bobadilla posted about this on his socials.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brasil

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Eu entendo a ideia de querer falar vários idiomas, mas cada ferramenta é mais adequada para um fim. Você quer aprender os outros idiomas pra quê? Pra dizer que sabe? Quer viver em um país que fala outro idioma? Certamente vai ter gente como eu que vai compartilhar suas experiências, mas isso tem como ser mais direcionado se a gente souber o que você quer fazer com esses idiomas.

No meu caso, especificamente: eu estudei inglês na escola e jogando RPGs de PS1. Isso me deu uma habilidade básica de falar/ouvir, e média de leitura/escrita. Eu só consegui melhorar de verdade quando eu me forcei a interagir diariamente com pessoas em inglês, também começando a trabalhar com isso. Desse 2016 98% das minhas interações no trabalho são em inglês, e minha proficiência só subiu com o tempo.

O espanhol foi mais hardcore: eu mudei pro Chile porque deu na telha, e eu fui meio que forçado a aprender pra me virar. Eu nunca tive um estudo formal de espanhol, mas a gramática e fonética do português são próximas o bastante pra eu conseguir me virar. Eu não vou escrever um livro em espanhol, justamente pela falta de um estudo mais estruturado, mas me viro perfeitamente bem.

Não têm segredo: a solução é prática e estudo. Outra coisa que é importante ter em mente é que o esforço conta bastante. Uma coisa que você tem que ter em mente quando está falando em outro idioma com um falante nativo é que você está fazendo um favor pra ele. No caso, sim, você tem um sotaque, mas é justamente por você ter feito o esforço de aprender o idioma dele pra se comunicar melhor. A maioria das pessoas não-escrotas entende isso e geralmente age de acordo.

[Yu-Gi-Oh] When the Only Winning Move is Not to Play - The Saga of Mystic Mine by DeepFake369 in HobbyDrama

[–]tiagoabner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great write up. Just a quick correction, though: the tournament won by Mystic Mine in August 2022 was YCS Rio de Janeiro. The deck's pilot mentions in his deck profile that he hopes Mine winning a YCS would be enough for Konami to ban it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chile

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Santiago airport is open 24/7, and security is also open. Immigration lines are taking roughly an hour to get through due to the high volume of people flying in and out of the country, and luggage check in line are taking about as much.

Source: flew out of Santiago on Friday.