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#41
Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic
Last post by Valmy - November 14, 2025, 02:28:48 PM
We have to find somebody who is genetically flawed enough to accept you, but gentically perfect in all other ways. I can see that being a very small number of potential partners.
#42
Off the Record / Re: Elon Musk: Always A Douche
Last post by Jacob - November 14, 2025, 02:16:20 PM
Quote from: Sheilbh on November 14, 2025, 12:48:21 PMOr hollowing out of state capacity/fusion of state and corporate power as key national security infrastructure is in private hands.

Yeah that too.
#43
Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic
Last post by Jacob - November 14, 2025, 02:15:16 PM
Seeing an ad on reddit:

QuoteLooking for a DNA hack? Tired of chasing 10/10 partners or getting rejected not being perfect? Skip the gamble - access the best genes: beauty, intelligence, health. Evolution, upgraded. Join the world's first global solution for upgraded-DNA lineage. 100% free to join and explore.

The image is the face of a pretty woman (probably AI generated).

Sounds pretty good for any singles out there. You get to "access" 10/10 women, even if you're not perfect yourself. And it's free.

It almost seems too good to be true...
#44
Gaming HQ / Re: Pdx to publish Vampire - T...
Last post by Valmy - November 14, 2025, 02:06:05 PM
Crap I totally forgot about this after all my son's excitement over EU5. I was going to play it over Halloween  :lol:

Well maybe next year if I think of it.
#45
Gaming HQ / Re: Pdx to publish Vampire - T...
Last post by Solmyr - November 14, 2025, 02:04:49 PM
Finished my playthrough. On its own, it's a good game IMO. The story kept me engaged with all its mysteries and twists. I like the Fabien sections, very detective noir stuff. I played on easy combat difficulty since I care more about the story than combat challenge, so the combat was not tough. There are some interesting combos you can pull with use of different abilities and it felt like you really are an Elder tearing through chaff.

Probably about a 7-8/10 for me, will likely replay it at some point in the future with a different clan and try to get a different ending.
#46
Off the Record / Re: Elon Musk: Always A Douche
Last post by Syt - November 14, 2025, 02:03:06 PM
Quote from: Jacob on November 14, 2025, 12:28:25 PMNot sure if this goes under "Elon Musk is a douche" or "the US continues to withdraw from basic international cooperation": https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/11/us-spy-satellites-built-by-spacex-send-signals-in-the-wrong-direction/


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/remember-when-elon-musks-4-year-old-son-said-theyll-quietly-do-whatever-we-want/ar-AA1yXSQX

Quote[...]Then, after some gibberish, Musk's son grabbed his dad's mic and said, "We're in SpaceX and we quietly do just whatever we want," before breaking out into maniacal giggles.[...]

:P
#47
Gaming HQ / Re: Europa Universalis V confi...
Last post by Valmy - November 14, 2025, 02:01:22 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 14, 2025, 01:47:16 PMWhy is it a letdown Tamas - and why do you guys want a later start date?  If you want vanilla 1492, just play IV?

Feels like I explained this already. Are my reasons insufficient or not adequate for some reason?  :hmm:  I mean they might not be good reasons, but I feel like I provided reasons.

As for why not just play IV...well I didn't really play much of III or IV. I think my version of IV would require an absurd amount of money to get all the DLC for it. And hey I am just going to play V anyway. I am just thinking of ways it could be better that is all.
#48
Gaming HQ / Re: Europa Universalis V confi...
Last post by crazy canuck - November 14, 2025, 01:47:16 PM
Why is it a letdown Tamas - and why do you guys want a later start date?  If you want vanilla 1492, just play IV?
#49
Off the Record / Re: Elon Musk: Always A Douche
Last post by Valmy - November 14, 2025, 01:10:07 PM
Quote from: Sheilbh on November 14, 2025, 12:48:21 PMOr hollowing out of state capacity/fusion of state and corporate power as key national security infrastructure is in private hands.

And not even doing it well.
#50
Off the Record / Re: Elon Musk: Always A Douche
Last post by Sheilbh - November 14, 2025, 12:48:21 PM
Or hollowing out of state capacity/fusion of state and corporate power as key national security infrastructure is in private hands.