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My first exposure to the alignment chart was with Baldur's Gate II and I ended up choosing Neutral Good as that tends to be my playstyle in most RPGs and a reflection of my personality. Was not till years later I realized that seems to be the common/popular choice in general. Are most people basing their alignment off of their personalities and how they would typically act in real life?

Is it partly because most games do not portray Lawful Evil, Neutral Evil, or Chaotic Evil well thus the Good alignments are more preferable? In the Mass Effect series, Renegade Shepard for example seemed more like a jerk than Lawful Evil.

Comment and opinions are appreciated,

Thank you

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Yes, I have done so on multiple occasions and thanked the person for correcting me.

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Smiffwilm posted...

Earl Grey. Hot.

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Cellfix posted...

Myself

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OHJOY90 posted...

At first I read this as "Politally Correct men are now legitimately AFRAID of the PS5." ;<_<

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Chrome. I used to use Firefox but when I started using more Google products several years ago, I assumed a Google based browser might better interact with the other Google stuff I use.

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Assuming I make it to 65, 2047.

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adjl posted...

I know a guy who literally writes hiking guides for a living who does nearly all his hikes in sandals

Friend of mine does that because he does not like the feeling of wearing typical shoes/boots when hiking. Granted the trails we have hiked are relatively even and free of loose rocks/gravel. He has/had the habit when going downhill, to jog down until it evens out and then start walking again because he is wearing sandals I think. This bothered me a bit as it does create a dirt cloud so he opted to just hike at the back and then jog down after the rest of us are at the bottom.

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I had 99 of all the good spells to equip my Guardian Forces. I had no idea the final three party members were random so only one of the three were properly geared. Still managed to defeat the final boss.

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dragon504 posted...

If you're gonna spend that much, the next Ryzen gen is supposed to come out some time this year.

Might that mean a drop in price for the 3700X or 3900X? I do not plan to build my new computer until February of next year. I am hoping by then several possible items on my list will drop in price and/or something comparable shows up. GPUs for example, I might opt for the RTX 3070 instead of the RTX 2080.

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Bulbasaur posted...

amd always wins baby

I thought their CPUs kinda fell off the chart for the past some years. I started off as an AMD fan but later switched to Intel and their i5 series. That said, I am planning to switch back to AMD for my next computer next year. Kinda leaning toward R7 3700X but a friend is suggesting going for a R7 3800X or even R9 3900X. Maybe that extra $100-200 will be worth in the long run.

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wwinterj25 posted...

I have a odd fear of crossing stepping stones. The rivers I cross are not very deep but my brain tells me otherwise. I believe having a hiking stick or even finding a long twig would help in that situation as that would help reassure my mind my balance is fine.

Trekking poles or any sort of hiking/walking stick will definitely help to stabilize/balance yourself when crossing streams.

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wwinterj25 posted...

I really should invest in a hiking stick or two at some point though but it's not a requirement.

I would say those are most helpful when you are on uneven terrain and/or backpacking with a heavy load. When hiking downhill with a 30+ LBS backpack, the trekking poles help slow me down enough to reduce the stress on my knees. They also can function well as tent/dining fly poles.

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If I know I will be out and about majority of the day, I would carry my water, power bank, some snacks, maybe first aid kit, etc. in a small backpack. If I am going to places that might not allow backpacks, I would try and carry as much as I can in my cargo pants.

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Vyse_skies posted...

The main one that comes to mind are these amateur road cyclists all thinking they're Lance Armstrong and dressing up in tight Lycra.

I wouldn't go all out with the tights and shoes but at the very least I would get those padded bottoms shorts. Maybe I just have the wrong seat but after few hours of cycling, my arse would be sore.

adjl posted...

There are certainly countless examples of stuff that's far overpriced for how much it improves the experience

Hah. That is how one Scout leader describes the more expensive gear. One might be paying twice the amount but maybe getting 10% increase in performance (i.e. weight, durability, etc.).

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Zeus posted...

However, "gear" would be a weird term for cards or game pieces.

Fair point. There was a time I was looking into the better card sleeves or considering an airbrush to paint my Gundam models when I was really into that. "Gear" does sound weird to describe these.

Zeus posted...

this title is talking about all hobbies and countless hobbies don't require equipment or gear at all.

Touche. Knowing me though, if I ever get back into writing a journal, I would look into getting a high quality pen and proper paper/journal. I am just weird like that. Sometimes I am critical of how the ink flow and how stiff the paper is.

blu posted...

Like the natural progression is to just go into acquiring a lot of things.

That was me when I was into Warhammer 40k and Magic the Gathering. When swinging by the hobby shops, I felt compared to buy something before I leave. With Warhammer 40k, I really enjoyed the fluff/lore so would often buy a new codex to support the store. With Magic the Gathering, I would buy a few booster packs just to see what I get.

Kungfu Kenobi posted...

Because without tool use or some other man-made construct, our range of leisure activities is pretty limited. Humans use tools to solve all our other problems, like f*** we're not going to use them to solve the problem of boredom. The second you put one stone on top of another stone, and see if you can hit it with a third stone from however many paces, you've defined an activity by a piece of what I'll broadly accept as "gear".

The second you start working those stones so they fit against each other without rolling away, you have a primitive luxury item. Some into this stone throwing hobby are going to see what you've got and want one of their own. Some purists will argue that setting up the stones just right so they don't roll off before you can start throwing is part of the appeal, and now you have your first community drama over some change to the hobby. This can lead to community consensus, or it can lead to variations like those found in Bowling.

It's not hard to see how we got from arguing over three stones to arguing about what bike to use, configurations of computer parts for gaming, or whether or not someone should paint their own Warhammer figures - all the while spending loads of money.

That was an enjoyable read. Thank you for sharing that.

Kungfu Kenobi posted...

Oh geez, the amount of people I know who've gone through a variety of pens and different types of paper to find the right pen and the ideal paper to match said pen's particulars... .

Hah. As somehow who would be picking about pen and paper, I will agree it is bizarre. I have been buying the same brand of engineering paper since college. It feels weird to use anything else now.

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Revelation34 posted...

You should be using really good gear for deep sea fishing.

I agree. It is just hobby I do not think I want to ease myself into. The occasional 3/4 day fishing trip with my company using rental gear is enough fun for me.

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Zeus posted...

I'm not even sure what's meant by this topic.

I think what the TC meant is the more one gets into a particular hobby, the more one might want to get various gadgets, gizmos, and other fancy toys related to said hobby. For some folks, they seem to define their interest by how much they spend for that hobby.

As someone who is into fishing, hiking, camping, gaming, and use to be into Warhammer 40k and Magic the Gathering. I kinda get what the TC means by this. Over the years I have kinda splurge when it comes to outdoor/camping gear. But I have kinda spread out my spending and/or spent a lot on the good stuff that I know will last for years.

But I still draw the line at some point. $200 in fishing rod, reel, and accessories is the most I need. Some folks I know though have spent $1000+ for deep sea fishing rod & reel and they would have several such rod and reels. The same folks would go on two to three deep sea fishing trips a year that would cost $5-7k grand. I do not think my camping gear totals anywhere near that amount.

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I_Abibde posted...

but my pick is the original Shining Force.

Oh man, this brings back awesome memories. Pretty sure it was Shining Force II with Shade, Gerhalt, and Peter. Once I leveled them enough and promoted them, those three alone could take out the enemy before any other party members can even get half-way through the map.

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They seem hit-or-miss. I really enjoyed the live-action Aladdin and the different approach with Maleficent but overall I would not say they are better than the original animated movies nor horrific either.

I might appreciate a live-action Treasure Planet or Atlantis: The Lost Empire but given Disney's records with these remakes, I am not sure if I do want these done. Even with the upcoming Mulan remake, it feels more like a traditional Chinese drama movie than a Disney retelling of the original peom.

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I enjoyed the customization of Final Fantasy VIII even though it is easy to abuse. The Bravely series is another. Even at level 99, enemies were not a pushover and how the characters are setup is important. I did find it funny the developers had grinding in mind so one of the late game jobs had a passive auto-win if your characters' levels were high enough compared to the enemy.

Sahuagin posted...

infinity engine games, particularly Baldur's Gate 1

As much as I enjoyed the gameplay and story of Baldur's Gate II, I never fully grasped the various spells. I know they can be very powerful if used right but more often than not I do not know what spell to use to remove an enemy's shield or I would just rely on spamming Cloud Kill. As for the shields, I tend to just wait till the duration runs out.

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i'm talking about the dine in parts of the restaurants

I should have read the question entirely before voting. Mistakenly voted for "yes". Places are open but still take-out only.

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Before the video games and Episodes VII through IX. When Luke got knocked out by the Sand Raiders in Episode IV, I kinda interpreted Obi-Wan placing his hands over Luke's forehead as a "heal" of sort.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3.

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I voted for "turd" but realized I would actually chuckle if called that so probably "ball bag".

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streamofthesky posted...

What the f*** does "Made in the USA" on the label even mean? Lots of stuff is 90% overseas labor and materials and then the final assembly is done here and they slap the stupid label on.

Funny you mention that. I saw a few products on Amazon listed as "HQ in USA". I think my Subaru Outback has a sticker somewhere that states "Assembled in Indiana"

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Hospy posted...

The only real way of getting that is incentivizing bringing back production capabilities from abroad.

In the end I feel it really depends on the consumers. Unless they can be convinced to buy domestic products, I do not think these companies will get that far regardless of what they can do on their end to reduce cost of production.

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Just to ask the obvious, is Amazon both the seller and the one handling the fulfillment of your order? Various products are listed on Amazon but some are sold and fulfilled by third party vendors. That said, I am sure orders Amazon is directly handling are backed up simply due to COVID-19

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Aculo posted...

do you think every child should experience a disney theme park?

No. There are plenty of other ways to offer a child an enriching childhood. Camping, traveling, etc. Granted depending on the age, certain experiences will just fly over the heads.

Aculo posted...

is it cruel not to take a child to a disney park when they're young?

No.

Aculo posted...

do you have kids? did you take them to a disney theme park?

I do not have children. I would prioritize camping trips and traveling over going to a theme park.

Aculo posted...

when you were a kid, did your parents take you to a disney theme park?

Not my parents directly but my cousins and I had a mass family trip with my aunts and uncles being chauffeurs. It was quite hilarious because my uncle owned several gas stations and had a bunch of cigarette promotional material. So to make it easy to find all 20+ of us 8-15 years old kids, the adults had us wearing Marlboro hats.

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Locke90 posted...

i only go to the mall when i need to

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SpeedDemon20 posted...

Other things, there's too much design freedom, and I'm not sure if I'm using the most optimal method.

Besides the guidelines my supervisor or some manufacturers have given us, I do find it interesting what components clients are willing to go with.

Some uses the worst case scenario components across the States even if it is not cost effective. I can only assume they may have purchased the material in bulk or it helps streamline the process without them having to order different sizes for each location.

Some will choose the smallest/lightest component for each different loading even if it means dozens of different components used all over a warehouse. In the end, my supervisor just told me there is more going on behind the scene between our client and the end user and simply not something I should be concern with.

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Very different. Prior to COVID-19, every Friday evening I meet with my Scout troop and often volunteer for something on the weekends or hang out with friends. Now I just stay home and play video games or take care of house stuff.

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My manager have spoken to me on multiple occasions about not doubting myself so long as my reasons are sound or trying to make the impossible work.

I remembered a project where doubted my calculations and wanted them checked by another engineer. Finally my manager and I contacted the manufacturer and even they agreed the parts bought for a specific purpose were too small/weak for said purpose and whoever quoted our client made a mistake.

The whole time I kept thinking I was making a mistake somewhere in my calculations and turns out my numbers were correct.

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Ferarri619 posted...

Sure, have 2 percent (6 million) of Americas population die in civil war killing each other when there's still North Korea, Russia, China and the Middle East to worry about.

I would not be surprised if some folks have the mindset that anyone who does not share same social/political stance as them, is their enemy.

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Overall, The Force Awakens. I went into it not knowing what to expect but left satisfied with the direction the story was going at the time. Death Star 3.0 really did not bother me simply because of all the super-weapons that came up after Death Star 2.0 in the Legends books.

rexcrk posted...

Star Wars fans are incredibly fickle lol.

I don't think the fans are necessarily fickle but with the fan-base being so large that we are bound to have a wide range of fans liking/disliking the different aspects of the series. As a whole it might seem the fan-base is constantly shifting opinions but I can imagine some sticking to their guns and opinions years from now. Heck, I would not be surprised if some fans of ol only accept the original trilogy as the only Star Wars films.

rexcrk posted...

Is it because the old books (which were never canon ) were wiped away?

Having read over a hundred of the EU/Legends books, I was not bothered when they were brush under the rug as if they never happened. I do not need that sense of official acknowledgment to enjoy them but I can see how some fans needs that sense of it being "real" to enjoy them. Maybe I am simply not as emotionally attached to the series compared to my younger self from 20 years ago. I have grown tired of the books revolving around the main characters and after the last series I read, Legacy of the Force, my only real interest anymore is of the "little guys".

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I assume with most warnings/notices being put up, it started with someone suing, getting injured, or dying from the obvious. I wonder if the warning on routers is simply a preemptive measure against folks trigger happy about starting lawsuits.

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I would order only what I would normally order if I was paying for the meal.

On another note, I have been volunteering to plan our office birthday luncheon for the past several months. I have not been given any sort of budget but I still try and be reasonable about it. Some coworkers have jokingly, or not jokingly, suggested I go crazy on the food but in practice we often end up with too much leftovers and some folks in the office will not eat leftovers. To me it is just a complete waste to buy way more than we need and I can only imagine some coworkers simply want to take advantage of the extra free food. I do not mind volunteering to plan these and do feel if we abuse it, management will just stop paying for these monthly luncheons.

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Among single-player series, the Bravely series. Among co-op series, the Soul series.

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Everyone can have an opinion on something. I am no more correct or wrong for liking/dislking something if someone has the opposite opinion. That said, I would not lash out at them but I would be bothered if the person start spouting that anyone with opposing opinions of theirs is an idiotic, has poor taste, etc.

Take for example the doneness of steak. I prefer my steaks cooked rare and I do not doubt some folks out there will think me to have poor taste for wanting to eat something that raw. I think I feel bothered because there is no real defense against such statement. I do not feel I can objectively defend why I like rare steak as an example.

I would brush it off just as quickly as getting stung by it but I would still feel the prick from it.

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jkdarlow posted...

Is this game anything like the force unleashed games

Please correct me if I am wrong, Far-Queue, but I believe the gameplay is more a kin to the previous Jedi games/Dark Soul series than with Force Unleashed. Force Unleashed felt more "actiony" whereas combat in the previous Jedi games felt more methodical with timing your attacks and usage of Force powers.

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Zangulus posted...

But lowering the limit doesnt change the problems involved. It just means theyll not be able to buy as much...

I agree. It does not eliminate the actual problem of fraudulent charges and the hassle will still be there if made to jump through loops. I would just like to limit the damage in the worst case scenario.

Zangulus posted...

Generally speaking, stolen credit cards arent used for big purchases anyway. Theyre used for smaller ones so they sneak through easier.

Fair point. From personal experiences, my purchases does not trigger BoA warning system unless I make a very big charge or too many small charges in a very short time.

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Zangulus posted...

Why do people keep talking like having a high limit is a security issue? Literally watch your accounts, check them at least once a month.

Personally it is the hassle of dealing with potential fraudulent charges that I would wanna keep a lower limit if it did not affected my credit score. Granted I think my history with Bank of America has been good enough that they would not make me jump through loops to reverse any such charges and I believe any charges above a certain amount/frequency will require I confirm them via text.

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$10kish I think. Bank of America keeps raising it occasionally.

argonautweakend posted...

the higher the credit limit you generally have. the less % of credit used raises your credit score a little.

That is my understanding as well, otherwise I would probably ask BoA to lower my limit for security reasons.


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Congratulations. Keep up those grades!

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Only to veterans I personally know and on Veterans Day. Majority of these are Vietnam veterans who got drafted.

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