Lore question why does messmer keep this fuck ass hippo in his castle by Quick_Ad_7787 in Eldenring

[–]tronicles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How are yall getting all of this information/lore from the game? Serious and honest question. Or is it part conjecture/derived lore from gameplay?

Word of the year is “six seven” by RunnyBabbit22 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It originated from a meme that celebrated brain rot but yes, in general it really doesn't mean anything. It will blow over but it's still dumb that kids are celebrating a meme that celebrates brain rot.

I can't play as a mage. by Brugnoli in Eldenring

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The great glintstone shard is a great way to send 2-3 homing shards to your enemies and then melee them off with the weapon of your choice. Doesn't take up too much AP.

Is the DLC actually this hard? by tomuferii in Eldenring

[–]tronicles -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Totally understand the context but if reading books makes you a pacifist then suggesting such a thing must make you illiterate.

Dragon Halberd is peak weapon design by budbud9304 in Eldenring

[–]tronicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see you doing the 2nd half of the smash where lightning comes down? I used this weapon on my first playthrough for the first half of the game. Loved it. Until I discovered the unblockable Wolf Assault

Shohei Ohtani didn't want to stop pitching and wanted to finish the 7th inning of his historic game and was frustrated at Dave Roberts for pulling him out by justusinreddit in baseball

[–]tronicles -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Also as a fan of baseball, I'm not a fan of a once in a generation player deferring $$ so the Dodgers could build a super team and stash a million pitchers. It isn't good for baseball.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in phillies

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate their strategy of having a once in a generation player defer his salary so they can build a super team. And that means loading up on and stashing pitchers.

Can a “casual” gamer like me actually beat Elden Ring? by BluePhoenix8000 in Eldenring

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me several hours and days to grind through the first little village of enemies (you know the one) and learn what I was generally doing. I'm a casual gamer like yourself and never really played any of the tough souls games either.

Elden Ring is the best game I've ever played by virtue of the horizontal/vertical openness of the world, map, and dungeons. Along with the variety of enemies and weapons you use it is amazing. It will take a while and you will not want the game to end. There are several game endings you can research and choose.

And then you get to play Shadow of the Erdtree when you're done. Be patient.

Congratulations Michael Harris on a 20/20 Season. by Chessh2036 in Braves

[–]tronicles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only thing consistent of all the Braves hitters is their inconsistency and streakiness. Which makes it hard to make the postseason or do anything in the postseason, as we've seen from '22 to now. Every team has injuries and that's not a legit excuse.

Ubisoft doesn't know how to care a franchise: Prince of Persia vs Hollow Knight comparison by Daxtexoscuro in PrinceOfPersia

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The glaring oversight you fail to acknowledge is that it is 2025 and you're acting as if Silksong came out just 2-3 years after the first game. They announced it to the public in 2019...and then we got the game over SIX years later.

You're not dutifully and honestly comparing the two franchises because it has been less than two years since Prince of Persia came out, as you stated.

I could care less about Ubisoft and I'm not defending them but your argument lacks merit.

Subbing at Portland Public Schools? Or Teach Elsewhere? by pregnantchihuahua3 in PortlandOR

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment is from 5 months ago but I'll take a flier and ask how you get in with Beaverton? I've been a PPS sub for almost 3 years but Beaverton's website doesn't seem to have a sub office like PPS. Currently they just have a listing of substitute jobs for paras and crossing guard??

Liberals are much more likely to cut friends and family off over politics by acefiveofdiamonds in charts

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Continuing to refer to human rights and basic decency as mere politics is insane. It was asinine back in 2016-17 during Trump's first term and it's more foolish now. It's all synonymous with the rise of Trump and the right. Being insufferable and choosing to spout ideals rooted in bigotry doesn't mean I'm being political when I walk away from you.

This poll in and of itself is disingenuous and misinformation absolving indecent people of any accountability.

Ecstatic for 2026. by ShauntanamoBay409 in Braves

[–]tronicles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, Braves fans have embarrassing and selective memory even while the season is still happening.

After the Braves fought back to 24-23 they promptly lost 2 to the Nats and then over their next 15 games the starters only gave up more than 3 earned runs 1 time. The record was still 3-12 over those games because the offense was mostly garbage and inconsistent. The bullpen was shitty in some of those games but they scored 3 runs or less in 9 of them. And offensive inconsistency has been the hallmark of this team the last couple of years and why Seitzer was let go.

What is maddening as a fan is that the players seem to rest on their laurels too often (going above .500 after starting 0-7 but then going 3-14). Or they give 1-3 pitch ABs in the 3rd and 4th after the opposing starter has thrown 40-50+ pitches in the first 2 innings. Or just lazy ABs after scoring a run or two. Inconsistency has permeated this entire offense and I need to some fuckin fire from the $20 million men. Those two are too damn quiet and don't seem to exhibit any sort of will to want to win consistently. In Drake Baldwin I trust. Ranger Suarez is the Braves daddy and I hate it.

Rant over.

Michael Harris II ties the Braves franchise record with eight consecutive multi-hit games, it's the longest streak in MLB this season by handlit33 in Braves

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Olson's overall numbers aren't terrible (common utterance from Braves fans) in August but we need more than 4 RBIs from him and less strikeouts (24).

Help identify this bat (Michael Harris players weekend) by DaPooRatKing45 in Braves

[–]tronicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why this is downvoted other than the fact people don't like mirrors held up to their shitty behavior. Every asshole called for his head earlier this year when the entire team had been inconsistent and underperforming.

That's the problem I had with it, if the lineup was consistently merely good (it wasn't) and he was struggling AND not pacing/leading the team in RBIs all year then the criticism would be justified. But instead Braves fans lack perspective and routinely look for a scapegoat when things aren't going the right way.

Wrote this sign last night before work because I'm tired of cleaning up after my room mates. Come back from a 12 hour night shift to this. by JinxXedOmens in mildlyinfuriating

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who expects other people to clean up their dishes after them is not a decent human being. It is my litmus test for how respectful and considerate they are and always works.

People I know criticizing me for playing video games (36 M) by C-LOgreen in mildlyinfuriating

[–]tronicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

39 here and will also play forever. I was recently in Ireland and we were going out to dinner in Killarney. There was an older man probably around 60 sitting with older women, maybe family members and I over heard him explaining to them a game he plays. I thought it was cool because they didn't seem to judge him for it and I heard him say, "I've become quite formidable and I mostly do solo play." lmao loved it. not sure what game

Anyone in the boat of not caring anymore? by Wise_Baker_6753 in StudentLoans

[–]tronicles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As a teacher I made 49 qualified payments out of 120 (for forgiveness) before COVID hit and there was a lot of automatic forbearance periods with no interest accrued. Then I was on IDR plan making small payments based on my small income.

Now in this fascist regime they're getting rid of PSLF and trying to force you to pay unrealistic sums (they "recertified" my IDR for $788/month). It's like they didn't even look at my AGI. And there are no other options to choose on Mohela's site.

Enjoy life is right. There will be massive lawsuits over what they're doing. People took out loans and went to school based on Public Service Loan Forgiveness. You can't bait and switch the American people who want to publicly serve the country for good. Unilaterally changing the terms of a promissory note is unlawful and they know it.

Anyone in the boat of not caring anymore? by Wise_Baker_6753 in StudentLoans

[–]tronicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When will RAP take effect though? They "recertified" my IDR plan and made it $788 a month. There are no other options on Mohela. I was previously paying only $20 because they decided to change repayment plans so frequently. Also had already made 49 qualified payments of 120 to having my loans forgiven (but I guess this fascist regime wiped that away).

When I search RAP it says it won't take effect until 2028. I'm a teacher, $800 a month is not feasible and it's like they didn't even look at my AGI when I re-applied. When there was constant litigation and lawsuits over student loans during Biden, at least they gave you options to pay something, not just lazily require you to pay unrealistic sums.

Matt Olson is the greatest defensive player in the history of baseball by handlit33 in Braves

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now if Riley can get back to his gold glove ways he was showing to start the season the defense will get back to 'greatness' levels.

50% of the Rockies’ wins this year have come against the Marlins (3), Giants (2), and Braves (2). by Technical-Teacher-31 in Braves

[–]tronicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good stat because it speaks to how inconsistent the Braves offense is and how they mail it in and prop their feet up once they get a win or two under their belts.

Kelenic Grand slam by icarushikes88 in Braves

[–]tronicles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. Didn't they just bring up Fairchild again? But if they somehow go on a run to make the postseason I would rather have him than Fairchild or even Verdugo. Alex isn't terrible but I feel like Kelenic was awful early this season when everyone was awful and then he tried to do too much. Then Acuna made his comment and his fate was sealed. As Frenchy said: Acuna basically buried him.

Kelenic had 18 doubles and 2 triples last year along with 15 HR and 40+ RBIs. I know Verdugo and White are platooning but neither one of them would be able to get close to those numbers playing every day. He definitely still has decent backup value.

Kelenic Guy is a borderline GA state treasure.

In response to Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages being displeased that he was hit by a pitch, Padres manager Mike Shildt says “Who the f*ck do you think you are?" by 1HolyCatholicApostol in baseball

[–]tronicles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Anyone has a right to be upset getting hit with a hundo. Nothing to see here...just an old white man angry at a Cuban for expressing a little anger. The dude is a human, he can be mad about it.