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Rika_Furude posted...

microsoft doesnt allow apps to be sold cut-less on the windows store. Allowing side loading on iOS devices is a separate argument. And really, epic could just move to android since they allow side loading. This is a private business discussion that Epic is trying to bring to court for no legitimate reason. Just greed

Right. And Apple and Google should get a cut of the apps they sell on their stores, but also open their systems to outside apps. The Apple store should be a curated list of reputable apps that follow strict guidelines, a place you hope to trust.
I don't see the argument for changing the monetization scheme, though. If anything, removing the cut from in-app purchases increases incentive for micro-transactions.

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CouldBeAnAlt posted...

They're guilty of wrongthink

It's sad that ultimately this statement could mean anything. Are you criticizing the GOP, Mitt Romney, Democrats, GameFAQs, your cat? In 2021, it could be anything...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFb7BOI_QFc

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FF1 for the NES and FF1 for the PSP are different games in terms of gameplay. The NES is a demanding DQ style grind with DND style mechanics (spell charges, hit rate, etc). FF1 for the PSP is a beautiful stroll through the Final Fantasy theme park.
If you're into retro games, play the NES version. Maybe not as your first FF to get into the series, personally I'd recommend FFVII on steam, but eventually. Keep in mind it was made for pre-internet days - small simple hints make a huge impact on your experience.

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Not too invested in these, but FFXIII's gotta be up there, too. Is "moms are tough" a cutscene? There's a lot of awkward barely human interactions in FFXIII.

Also, put me on the "Tidus is purposefully laughing weirdly" train. The dialogue is awkward, maybe it's the translation (I think so), but Tidus is laughing weirdly because he's trying to sound forced.

Yuna
"You know what?"
"It's embarassing to say this myself..."
"But summoners and their guardians are kind of like Spira's ray of light."
"A lot of people in Spira depend on us."
"I learned to practice smiling when I'm feeling sad, you know?"
"I know it's hard."

Tidus
"Yeah... I undestand. I think."

Yuna
"Right, now let's see what you can do."

Tidus
"Huh?"

Yuna
"Come on!"

[Tidus smiles, with a bunch of weird facial expressions]

Tidus
"This is werid!"

Yuna
"Next, try laughing out loud!"

Tidus
"What?"

Yuna
"Come on, show me!"

[Tidus stretches, and forces a loud, obnoxious, annoying laugh. Everyone stares at him]

Yuna
"You probably shouldn't laugh any more."

[He keeps laughing. Yuna joins in. Then they start normally laughing]

Yuna
"Too funny!"

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CommonGrackle posted...

I don't want it to be common practice that doing math in one particular way is the "right" way to do it. Given them several equally valid ways to do it.

That's usually one of the goals of common core in practice. The point is to highlight understanding, not memorization.
Common core is just a set of standards, you can find them all right here: http://www.corestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/Math_Standards1.pdf

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thronedfire2 posted...

something that doesnt support his narrative

and it looks even weaker ever since Trump let more than a whole 9/11s worth of people die every day

Just for perspective, let's see what Trump had to say about 9/11:

"Donald, you have one of the landmark buildings down in the Financial District, 40 Wall Street," said Alan Marcus, a WWOR analyst. "Did you have any damage, or did you what's happened down there?"
Trump's response seemed to focus less on the deadly attack than on the fact that the World Trade Center was no longer the tallest building in the area.
"Well, it was an amazing phone call," Trump said. "I mean, 40 Wall Street actually was the second tallest building in downtown Manhattan, and it was actually before the World Trade Center the tallest, and then when they built the World Trade Center it became known as the second tallest, and now it's the tallest."
He continued: "And I just spoke to my people, and they said it's the most unbelievable sight, it's probably seven or eight blocks away from the World Trade Center, and yet Wall Street is littered with two feet of stone and brick and mortar and steel."

https://www.businessinsider.com/ trump-september-11-interview-tallest-building-manhattan-2017-9

Some other weird stuff he's said: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/09/12/trumps-fuzzy-vision-sept-attacks/
And there's this:

Trump, Nov. 21, 2015: Hey, I watched when the World Trade Center came tumbling down. And I watched in Jersey City, New Jersey, where thousands and thousands of people were cheering as that building was coming down. Thousands of people were cheering. So somethings going on. Weve got to find out what it is.

https://www.factcheck.org/2016/08/trumps-revised-911-claim/

For the record, I don't think the accusations against Omar are equivocal to the stuff Trump's said.

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Immediately gives me Chrono Trigger vibes, then more Chrono Trigger vibes with some Ayumi Hamasaki mixed in.

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AllegraD posted...

Didn't Obama destroy a Doctors Without Borders hospital in 2015?

Now who's talking shit about America?

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The US isn't a corporation and if your corporation has supported slave labor, overthrown democracies, spread drugs throughout its own communities, and fomented racism it'd be fair to criticize them. Companies frequently say, "We did something wrong (after being called out on it), we messed up, we're sorry, we'll try to do better." Stopping abuses of power is a good thing.

On the otherhand, I cannot even post some of the stuff Marjorie has said on twitter because it's so blatantly racist I'd be modded. She seems to have supported the insurrection on the Capitol, been aggressive to other members of Congress without a mask on, and constantly posts obviously false conspiracy BS. These are not equivocal.

AllegraD posted...

She SAYS she wants such and such done, but that is because she wants to win votes. And she did. She just won.

If she says she wants other politicians executed, helps the people trying to execute them, but really just wants to win - that's still an awful thing to do.

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AllegraD posted...
Shut the fuck up. That's not equivocal at all to someone who threatens you in the hallway of your work, accepts support from people who want to enact violence against your colleagues, and possibly aids in that violence.

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No clue. Couldn't find much info on google, either. Probably a musical that seems to have some classic Indian actors.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k9Bk9Koxks

I have really old memories of watching poorly dubbed Indian films with my dad. I don't know why, but they were on TV (didn't have cable) when I was young. Thought CE would enjoy.

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Among anime fans, it's "Irregular at the Magic High School". Absolute garbage show, awful animation, pointless dialogue, completely predicatable story (from watching two episodes). I hear the LN is decent, but not going to bother after that start.

Darling in the Franxx is fine. It knows its audience.
Saying "highly popular international anime that's literally for children or middle schoolers" is missing the point. Saying Naruto or One Piece is just wrong.

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Human_Username posted...

Considering the majority of people are "cisgendered", I'm gonna wager it's a very high percentage as your average person is either supportive or indifferent to the trans community, not transphobic. I'm not sure where you get less than half tbh.

You think a very high percentage of cisgender people take umbrage with the fact that they're called "cisgender" but don't have any issues calling Elliot Page a man without qualifiers?

Human_Username posted...

That's the plan...? You come off as super bitter, I'm not sure if it's intentional, but it's not a good look.

Yeah, I've experienced my share of transphobia and don't see many people who would say, "I am a woman, not cisgender!" without proceeding to shit on trans people.

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COVxy posted...

Biden literally did slow down the process by attempting a bipartisan solution as opposed to going straight for reconciliation. Lots of arguments for why that may have been a good or a bad idea, but that basic premise is undeniably true.

Come on. That topic came with the implication that Biden would cede to the Republicans or squash the idea entirely. An argument based on technicalities trying to implicate larger problems that never actualize is bad faith. Antifar wasn't giving the whole picture and CE bit.

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Human_Username posted...

This.

Somehow pointing it out is offensive though.

What percent of those people will call a trans woman just a woman? Going to guess less than half.
If that's the line of logic they're going with, fine. Call all women women and all men men according to their self-described gender.

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onedarksoul posted...
This, among other things, is why I call you a Q-Trumper.

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TomNook20 posted...

I think you missed the point of my post

Yeah, my eyes just glossed over your derp posting. The next guy to quote you, though, seemed to not understand it though.

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I doubt she'd have half the clout she does if FOX didn't constantly try to denigrate her. She did have a remarkable Congress run, but her rise has been through the media.

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TomNook20 posted...

Unless you bought it when the stock was like 4 bucks, you were already buying after massive gains.

I did and I sold at $90. I could have bought at $90, sold at $300 and still tripled my gains. I know that's not the point of the GME squeeze, but as long as you don't buy at the top you stand to gain, you don't need to buy in at the floor. Obviously there's risk involved, but that's the game.

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Loss porn or don't believe.

Also, can't lose money if you never sell ;)

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He has a personality. Even recent jrpgs stumble on giving villains personality as well as goals.
He goes from stooge to main villain. Throughout WoB he's more like a mid-boss while Emperor Gestahl is portrayed as the big bad and the switch feels great. FFXIII spoilers: Imagine if Cid Raines overcame his focus and succeeded in overthrowing the fal'Cie and Barthandelus, then became the antagonist as he himself tried to merge Pulse and Cocoon. Imagine if they gave him some character as well. FFIV spoilers: Likewise, Golbez is a far more compelling villain than Zemus and the switch is really kind of disappointing, albeit understandable. FF has quite a few "mid-boss" stooges who are ultimately far more interesting and compelling than the main villain. When they manage to make both compelling, like FFVI, FFV, and FFT, the whole game benefits. Kefka is just the most obvious example of that.
The clown is a fun trope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c6EkWp79co

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Ring Fit (and Wii Fit, Nintendo Jump Rope Challenge, etc), Duolingo, anything that promotes healthy discipline.

Possibly: WoW and other MMO's, EVE online, mobas and team shooters. Games that encourage team participation, healthy attitudes, spreadsheeting and planning, and mental fortitude. A lot of these games are also full of skinner traps,k though, which can literally make you less intelligent.

There's also a lot of pseudo-games on the google app store that try to encourage good habits.

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Tyranthraxus posted...

I can't vote in good faith for Beatrix because Protecting My Devotion is on the same soundtrack and it's a straight upgrade to her Rose Of May Theme.

Same for Nanaki.
Red XIII's theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVbjr0eqZck
Cosmo Canyon theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T3srk8Dkuo
Cosmo Canyon is just superior.

Rose of May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxZlJGtFGcw
Protecting My Devotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEBir7BGBeE
Actually, I think I like Rose of May better. Protecting My Devotion is more inspirational and fight-y, Rose of May is more somber and emotional.

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Did they create a list a priorities with this at the top?

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el_cheato posted...

When it comes to billionaire hedge funds losing a penny, the US government can muster the kind of speed and efficiency you can only dream of. Guaranteed they will bailout everyone harmed, try to prosecute the people buying GME, and pass legislation ensuring this doesn't happen again.

Melvin's looking to bust. Bailed out and still losing. Fuck them.

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Reps right now successfully defending against every single challenge to hold them accountable and CE really mad that Dems don't pass healthcare in 20 days (despite Biden campaigning on not significantly changing healthcare).

[LFAQs-redacted-quote]

He's a q-believer. Don't bother.


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Tyranthraxus posted...

Magus killed Cyrus and did other awful things. Magus had no way of defeating Lavos. If Crono hadn't stopped him from fully summoning Lavos then the day of Lavos happens 1500 years early. Queen Zeal thought she could control Lavos and she was much stronger than Magus ever was and that pretty much failed miserably.

Humans kill and hate the mystics. Porre destroys Guardia in a bloody war. It's a time of war, killing enemy combatants is to be expected. In the original time line, Magus doesn't know how powerful Zeal and Lavos are, he was just a kid when he gets transported. In the original timeline, he summons Lavos and (probably) dies - this is why the mystics lose the war. In fact, even in Chrono's timeline, Magus thinks he can defeat Lavos as the Prophet,

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indica posted...

All you peeps saying yes must have terrible sex

Nah. Two types of sex:

1. Lazy, easy, relaxing sex.
2. Crazy, exciting, (usually weird), powerful sex.

The latter is generally better.

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Dragon Ball Super: Vegeta has fully apologized and is more of a good guy than Goku.
What's up with the Magus hate? He ruled an aggressive nation in a time of war and tried to summon Lavos to kill it. He was never a bad guy, just a jerk at times.

The best one: REO Speedwagon.

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Extra-biblical rabbinic traditions. Early Judaism is all about the growth of the tribe and anything that gets in the way of that is prohibited.

The Mishnah states that if a man touches his penis with his hand (in order to check for ritually impure emission), his hand "ought to be cut off".[9]
The Babylonian Talmud prohibits "emitting seed in vain", a term generally (but not only) referring to masturbation:
R. Johanan stated: Whosoever emits semen in vain deserves death, for it is said in Scripture (Genesis 38:10), 'And the thing which he did was evil in the sight of the LORD; and He slew him also.'[9]
The same passage likens the act to murder and idolatry,[9] and also prohibits a man from intentionally arousing himself:
Rav says: One who intentionally causes himself to have an erection shall be ostracized.[10]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Judaism_and_masturbation#The_halakhic_prohibition_on_masturbation


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I thought for sure Ultros would be in front. I voted for Gilgamesh because I thought he had the second best chance and he's a top tier character. Since multiple FFs count for him, he counts for FFV and FFXIV and really makes those games. FFVI is fine without Ultros, FFV is not fine without Greg.

Jessie deserves some respect for being the cutie of the original and being the most successful humor in the remake.
Every big character in FFXIV should be dominating this poll, though.

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The dialogue was awkward, but the meaning was clear.
"Wakka is racist against Al-bhed, don't tell him about Yuna."
It's just a warning to Tidus and exposition to the audience.
And obviously Tidus thinks is BS and Lulu calls out Wakka on his stupidity.

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Beatrix doesn't count? What about voting for villains (Kefka redux)?

Gilgamesh - FF5
Shantotto - FFXI
Y'shtola - FFXIV

Honestly, they're not going to win, but the MMO characters should win by a landslide.

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Bank opened and closed an account without my permission.
I don't have any outstanding long term debt.

You have to actively try to get 800.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFIzpaurSGM
https://i.imgur.com/7tA0Ume.png

You should SEE if couldn't search for alternative sources.
The end (so far) of AoT is kind of like good American TV, like Breaking Bad, (thematic spoilers) you really want to see who is going to get their comeuppance, and who is going to die/survive. I think people who like and people who dislike Eren will both be pleased, but that's yet to finish.
There's also a ton of absolute mindless power-fantasy isekai trash out there.

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ssj3vegeta posted...

Fucking shinji piece of shit

And I thought Eren Yeager was bad

I just finished part 1 i guess? i'll watch part 2 tomorrow

Are you reading the AoT manga?

Shinji is IMO a great protagonist. He's not a guy you're going to like and that's on purpose. He's very flawed in a flawed world. A lot of modern anime protags are based on or draw from Shinji, but aren't given the same gravitas. He's a fucked up kid.

Eren Yeager is a badass. The anime really does him raw.

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NobleWill8 posted...

I'm out of the loop, is Valkyrae really more popular than Pokimane? The memes told me she was the undisputed number one female streamer!

no im not being ironic, why is valk over poki? like, is there something about her? did she just randomly blow up?

Pokimane has more controversy, but Valkyrae has really exploded in numbers lately.
Here's a report about her November numbers: https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/valkyrae-doubles-pokimane-s-viewership-emerge-most-watched-female-streamer-november-2020
Many articles will just list "top twitch streamers" but streaming has stratified quite a bit over the last year.

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That was a good question. But, that seemed like the right way to go for an answer, she just needed to throw up some examples.
On the other-hand, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/04/01/yes-congress-is-getting-older-but-so-are-the-rest-of-us/
Congress has undoubtedly been getting older and it's more than just a cultural issue.

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https://twitter.com/Dexerto/status/1349032494759174145

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MC_BatCommander posted...

The real question is why the fuck haven't we gotten a new Theatrhythm game since 2014

Came into this topic to post this. I put over 100 hours into two different Theatrhythm games. Give me a new one on the Switch with KH songs and I'd pay $60.

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kingdrake2 posted...

refusal to kneel before the CDC to wear a mask did them in.
they refused to wear a "face diaper".

All around the world, with few exceptions, there was a trend of:

"high pop density areas getting hit hard before knowledge of virus" >
"mass lockdowns diminish numbers, some better than others" >
"virus slowly spreading to less populated areas as people become comfortable" >
"virus explodes in those areas while higher pop areas still have stricter controls" >
"virus spreads back to higher pop areas as people become more comfortable" >
"virus explodes during holiday season"

If you look where we're at, now, the virus is spreading pretty consistently, but mortality is way down (<1%, I think). People will continue to die from complications, but I think the major issue going forward will be long-term health hazards. From what I understand, and maybe @Doom_Art or someone can correct me, is that one of the major symptoms of the virus is similar to issues from asbestos - not very harmful short-term, but causes lung scarring which can lower quality of life and ultimately shorten your lifespan.
That is all to say that people all around the country aren't taking it as seriously as they should. Both rural and urban areas are now spreading it because people no longer see the danger.

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Sexologist John Money introduced the terminological distinction between biological sex and gender as a role in 1955. Before his work, it was uncommon to use the word gender to refer to anything but grammatical categories.[1][2] However, Money's meaning of the word did not become widespread until the 1970s, when feminist theory embraced the concept of a distinction between biological sex and the social construct of gender. Today, the distinction is followed in some contexts, especially the social sciences[5][6] and documents written by the World Health Organization (WHO).[3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender

I knew the difference between (assigned) sex and gender 20 years ago when I was a child.
Older people would relate gender to the grammatical sense: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_gender
if not from the idea of "engender", which I believe is a false cognate (different Lating roots).

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Smackems posted...

I treated those like shit and they worked for years

I treat modern ones like queens and the fuck out after like 5 months

Wut? Weardown on N64 controllers is probably just as bad as Switch. N64 controllers have a similar design flaw that causes the joystick to loosen up over time and eventually become nigh-unusable. They're just much easier to clean and fix.

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