OK let’s see your transmogs though

They still exist? Aight.

IGN overrating games is like… Their whole thing. Dissing them because they said BF2042 was good when it wasn’t is like talking shit on the rain for making things wet.

“10/10 IGN” To describe shitty things has been a meme for over a decade, I think.

The missile is just more saber rattling until it actually does something. It’s kind of pointless to use it against Ukraine. They have plenty of other missiles that will reach, even a hypersonic one, though that hasn’t turned the tide much. And if they reach out and touch anyone else, it’ll spark retaliation and maybe even a broader conflict.

But I was specifically referring to vehicles, ammo, and tactics. Russia has been fielding truly ancient Soviet stock. T-90s are rare. I don’t know if they even have T-14s on the front anymore. They’re losing vehicles faster than they can make new ones. It’s not a huge issue because of the massive Soviet stock, but they’re still fielding inferior vehicles and depleting stockpiles.

Ammo-wise, they’ve leaned very heavily on north Korea for the past year at least. And as for tactics? Basically none. A huge portion of the soldiers are poorly trained, and basically sent forward in meat waves. Ukraine won’t try to hold indefensible locations, so it does work to push them back slowly.

Russia can’t really be considered a paper tiger here

Specifically, I mean in conventional warfare. Not nukes.

We’re about 3 years into a 3 day SMO. For all of the previously mentioned reasons, Russia could not go toe to toe with any other major power, especially elsewhere. Their logistics are suffering and the front line is next door. Getting counter-invaded was a massive embarrassment as well. Additionally, they lost the proxy war in Syria, either due to pulling resources or Ukrainian involvement with the rebels.

Ukraine is being demillitarized

I guess they’re trying, but at what cost and to what end? If the idea is that they’re afraid NATO is going to encircle and then invade them, they kind of overplayed their hand. Everyone now factually knows Russia is a paper tiger, and they’ve squandered a significant portion of their Soviet stockpiles and hundreds of thousands of killed and wounded for a few km of land. If NATO wanted to invade, they could get to Moscow in no time. I assume putin is keeping his best reserves near Moscow, but we’ve seen from the kursk offensive that russian capabilities behind the front lines are severely lacking.

Also the bit about reducing NATO military power… The US made bank selling HIMARS to Russia’s neighbors after seeing how effective they were. They’re stockpiling to protect against Russia.

If the war kicked off because of NATO encirclement, and there are now two more NATO members than before the war… What’s the end goal?

Of course. Can’t forget the propaganda as well.

One or two of ours have discovered how to turn on the heated blanket.

Tell her to sell the houses and toss the money in an index fund. Housing is a good investment because people treat it like one and cause scarcity.

And then I get the solus greatsword and berserk and win the game.

Swords and scum? My money is on shadiversity.

They don’t count.

Fuzzy jellybeans!

You have the best posts and I appreciate the shit out of you.

Fuck it, have Nintendo sue blizzard whole they’re at it. I want to see a nerd bloodbath.

We have a very unfortunate cat with a cloudy eye, a lazy eye, brain damage, and broken teeth, but I think your boy takes the cake on being unfortunate. Looks like he’s living his best life though.

Looks like the calico train is just getting started!

Will do. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Not a huge fan of the sets and how the bonuses work, but it’s still pretty straightforward and better than the old armor system. Everything else is great. Magazines are a little weird in a split group because we typically have one person go into loot perks, but magazines drop based on the skills of who loots the container, but it gives access to crafting recipes to people who otherwise wouldn’t have them because they were previously skill level locked.

Have done at least one fresh run through major updates since a16 and the game has never gotten worse, in my opinion. The new pois are amazing. As well. Oh and the trader system is fixed and quest leveling overhauled, rewards improved, and progression made transparent. A little glitch in multiplayer though, last I played.

Curious what would happen if the jewel was stored in a small lockbox. That wouldn’t be pleasant.

I’m gonna need 100gp worth of ball bearings. I don’t know what for, but I know whatever it is will be hilarious.