AbsolutSurgen

Interesting race over the weekend:

1)  Verstappen will probably win every remaining race this season, barring technical failures/penalties

2)  Red Bull need to move on from Sergio Perez.  They need a viable second driver

3)  I wonder if Ferrari is regretting signing Hamilton?  He has been thoroughly outclassed by George Russell this season.

4)  It's a shame we have to wait until 2026 for the new engine regs

I'm really enjoying Horizon: FW.  I would guess I am somewhere around 35-40% of the way through.

They are really doing a good job of introducing new tribes, and giving them a unique cultural identity through colorful side missions.  Plus, giving each a unique set of face paint/armour is a cool touch.

Almost all of the side content is really well put together, even if some of it feels a little hokey/preachy.

I don't understand the people who say that the combat is boring.  It is definetly hard if you don't take advantage of most of the games systems, and target a machine's weak points and their weaknesses.  I've tried to target a large machine with the wrong outfit/weapons and died before doing much damage, only to switch up my gear and take it down in 30 seconds.

That said, IMHO there are too many systems in this game (and I have this complaint about a lot of recent RPGs).  Upgrading weapons requires specific animal parts, plus there is a skill tree, plus there is a valor "super mode", plus there is a variety of "special attacks" that you can choose for each weapon, plus there is food that gives you bonuses, plus there are traps...

It's all a bit much.

That said, it's an awesome game, and I am thoroughly enjoying every minute.

I am hoping this allows Asmodee to get back on its feet.  It's obvious they were making cuts to how they do business that were more about saving short term cash, than ensuring the long term viability of their games.

On 4/20/2024 at 3:04 PM, best3444 said:

@AbsolutSurgen Next time you make pizza please take a pic. 

2 minutes ago, best3444 said:

@AbsolutSurgen Next time you make pizza please take a pic. 

Will do.  There is a ton of technique with stretching the dough, and launching it -- and I am very much a beginner ATM -- so it will likely look very amateurish.

1 hour ago, gamer.tv said:

There’s a chance we may be moving in the next 6 months and with any excess cash, one thing I want is a pizza oven and nah e a decent ish BBQ.

My decision making process on buying this stuff boils down to -- "Can I get noticeably better/different food" with this piece of equipment.

My opinion, after having a pizza oven for a week is "absolutely".  The pizza is night and day better than anything that can be done in a home oven.  Home ovens top out at 550F (~290C), while I've got my pizza oven over 900F (480C) -- and the pizza cooks in 60-90 seconds vs. 10-12 munites.  The end result is a crispy crust, that is unlike anything I've ever been able to make at home before.  If you're like my family, where we make pizza at least once per week, I think it is absolutely worth it.

I used to use a gas grill alot.  However, now that I am getting better at cooking, I barely touch it.  To me it is essentially an outdoor oven.  I prefer to sous vide steaks and ribs.  And I prefer to do burgers on a griddle.  Would I use a charcoal grill, pellet grill, kamado or offset smoker?  Probably.  I believe the smoke flavour from those does something I can't get elsewhere.  This is probably a hot take, but I wouldn't buy a gas grill again.

17 minutes ago, best3444 said:

 

Nice. The only places he has reviewed close to me are in Philly and I'm not about to travel to that shit hole for some good pizza.

 

Didn't you get some type of oven to make homemade pizza?

Yes.  For the past 8 years or so, we've been making homemade pan pizza in our regular oven.  It got to the point, that the kids complained when we did delivery (for convenience).

I got a wood/gas pizza oven -- that can get up to the temperatures you need to do a proper crust (>750 degrees).  I haven't quite nailed the technique yet.  But the pizza I'm making now is pretty darn good.

This is the one I got (not my picture though).

I know people don't watch videos/read articles and instead just react to the headline.

The discussion was around Microsoft forcing developers to make a version that supports Series S, and how that is difficult for some of them, particularly considering on how little some of them are selling on that platform.

54 minutes ago, best3444 said:

 

Yep. I think I've watched every single one of his reviews. He is really tough on places but that's why it's been so successful. 

I've only eaten at one of the places he's reviewed (Buddy's in Dearborn), but I watched a review he did of a place near me a few weeks ago.  It got a good review, so I think I will check it out.

On 4/18/2024 at 3:57 PM, best3444 said:

Mouth is feeling better so I'm getting pizza tonight. I will be sure to take a pic. I'm just not sure what type of pizza I'm getting. Or from what place. 

Drive over to Costco and buy a slice. 

FWIW

3 hours ago, best3444 said:

 

On YouTube the hotdogs and pizza from Costco get a lot of praise. I'm going to believe you. This guy is also the one that said McDonald's breakfast is mid. 

They get praised because they are cheap. They are decent quality for a very low price. 
If Little Caesar’s is a 2-3 out of 10, and Domino’s/ Papa John’s are a 5-6 - Costco pizza is a 6/10. 
But, fuck, I can make better pizza than that at home. If you go to a decent pizzeria with a proper pizza oven, the pizza is miles better. 
Can you do better at the price Costco is charging?  No. Would I buy a Costco Hot Dog/Pizza Slice for dirt cheap after shopping there?  Absolutely. But I know I’m doing it for the price/convenience, rather than it being great food.

McDonald’s breakfast is the best fast food breakfast I have add. I love a McGriddle combo. I have also had much better breakfasts in my life.

2 hours ago, Biggie said:

So let me get this straight. You think Costco hotdogs are just okay cause they’re cheap and their amazing pizza is mid but you adore Ubisoft video games. Jesus this guy has terrible taste. 

They’re just OK, and they’re cheap. 
Their pizza is on the level of fast food chain pizza. It’s not great. 

28 minutes ago, best3444 said:

 

I never had a Costco hotdog but I hear they're delicious. Pepsi over coke or was in not available?

They’re nothing special. They’re just really cheap. 
 

7 minutes ago, best3444 said:

 

I also hear their pizza is great but I haven't had any in over 20 years. 

It’s mid at best. 

12 minutes ago, LazyPiranha said:

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4 minutes ago, best3444 said:

 

Lol I know that I meant I thought he liked the Star Wars universe. 

Only crazy people don't like the Star Wars Universe.

1 minute ago, best3444 said:

 

From now on I won't buy you a game that you don't request. But I thought you liked Jedi Survivor?

This isn't going to be anything like Jedi Survivor

5 minutes ago, Biggie said:

No. I’m telling him. I don’t like Ubi games and I don’t enjoy Star Wars games except the online Battlefront games. If he buys it this will turn out to be Dragon’s Dogma 2 all over again. 

When was the last time you played an Ubi game?

3 minutes ago, Biggie said:

I'm betting @best3444 ends up buying it for you.

Take 2 is a huge publisher, they previously claimed to have over 30 games (obviously some would be annual releases of sports games) to be released before the end of 2026 FY.  With, an additional 18 mobile games on top of that.

Tournament Play is somewhat different than casual play.

Organized Play -- everything from store championships all the way up to worlds is a way of getting people to play.  Having active communities in a LGS is a great way of bringing in new players.

I recognize that many of the people who are into MCP/Legion/Shatterpoint are in in more for the painting, than the actual playing.

That's not the case for X-Wing, and probably not for Armada.

I don't think AMG should be paying for tickets and hotels, but I do think they need to hold a "World Championship".

If they don't, I think the community will do one -- and it will likely be online.

That seems to have zero connection with the original game.