☢┃stalker-general

[fallen latch]

no monolithians here, right guys?

[pale ocean]

Ooookay. So we ARE on the same page. Cool.

[weary hedge]

Agreed but we don’t even know what the plans are with these. They could be something completely different then what we are expecting unfortunately

[fallen latch]

monolith doesn't in with freedom!

[pale ocean]

Not quite sure about that.

[fallen latch]

shut up, for the monolith

[weary hedge]

[fallen latch]

true
who knows tho

[pale ocean]

Says the guy with the Freedom tag.

[weary hedge]

Baaaaased

[shrewd needle]

He's Freedom...and Freedom = always high and hallucinating.

[winged cobalt]

There is no monolith faction, they're just freedomers who got too high on crack, right guys?

[shrewd needle]

Freedom = high on weed, Duty = high on nostalgia.

[pale ocean]

And that shit isn’t even from the psi radiation.

[fallen latch]

sshhh
i'm constantly stealing most of freedom's bread supply to wild island

[winged cobalt]

megabullet can confirm

[shrewd needle]

'Based'.

[pale ocean]

I used to be Duty. I get it.

[fallen latch]

slava monolith I mean for freedom

[weary hedge]

Wish granter be the all mighty crystal🤣

[pale ocean]

Deadass.

[shrewd needle]

Wait, so you're telling me Strelok has been meth'd out for a decade?

[pale ocean]

What’d you think it was 😂.

[weary hedge]

Strelok is the embodiment of meth addict yes. Always paranoid and on the move 😏

[shrewd needle]

I mean, this puts his ending ENTIRELY in a new light!

Maybe the 'Heart' is just a piece of that crystal!

[pale ocean]

Bros a crackhead. Constantly checking to ensure his own safety.

[shrewd needle]

I mean, if you were high on crystal, so would you.

[weary hedge]

Stay away from the wish granter kids.

[pale ocean]

Strelok the Crackhead.

[shrewd needle]

Nah; just crush it into powder and sell it to those kids. 😏

Need more sacrifice to the Monolith!

[weary hedge]

Already happens in America sadly.

[pale ocean]

What are the odds SIRCCA isn’t full of shit and it’s still sitting in the CNPP?

[fallen latch]

sell it to rookies
that's how the monolith recruits more members nowdays

[winged cobalt]

well they did kinda of bring the monolith back, maybe they're just tryina find a way to control it?

[pale ocean]

Talk about a “brain scorcher”.

[shrewd needle]

Yep.

"Bro, I snorted the Monolith and am now one with the Zone! Idi kom ne!" - random Bandit, probably.

[fallen latch]

faust did sabotage the experiment btw, they weren't trying to

[weary hedge]

Yes that is the whole point of monolith. Controlled army

[shrewd needle]

It isn't at the CNPP because you literally end up hallucinating in front of it at SIRCAA.

It's why Skif goes to war with the Ward before Zotov takes him out of the trance...

[pale ocean]

So it isn’t just a hologram. Or another one of their “induced illusions”? How’d they even manage that…

[shrewd needle]

Dude...you should read more dialogues...honest.

[winged cobalt]

Good. they deserve it

[pale ocean]

Bro it’s been forever since I was that far. Gimme a break.

[shrewd needle]

Uh...they got the emitter out of Reactor 4?

Like...SIRCAA and the Ward have unlimited access to the Zone legally...so they can walk into the CNPP with zero issues, especially since they can now map anomalies and find a safer path than the Military could in CoP.

[weary hedge]

They found out it was out of their ballpark the hard way.

[shrewd needle]

Skill issue; I've not even finished the game yet. 😏

[pale ocean]

Neither have I.

[shrewd needle]

How far'd you get?

[pale ocean]

Right up to the underground.

[vapid galleon]

how :D?

[weary hedge]

Ur missing out on those endings. They are fking sick. (Besides ward)

[pale ocean]

Didn’t go in though.

[winged cobalt]

SIRCAA and the VARTA are too controlling for the zone, duty atleast killed mutants n shii but never inspected the stalker's underwear for possible enemies

[shrewd needle]

Not even that much; I've only done till SIRCAA (the part where you rescue Lodochka).

[pale ocean]

I was also on the side of the Ward at that point. That was still my first run.

[shrewd needle]

I have OCD, so I feel compelled to clear the map of stashes and other items so I can do the story in peace.

And since there's 69,420 tons of material to be found...let's say I got side-tracked.

[shrewd needle]

Wrote above.

[pale ocean]

So I’m guessing they just airlifted the thing out?

[weary hedge]

Oh I’ve seen ur stash. You are the embodiment of loot goblin 😂

[shrewd needle]

Yea, I'm on the side of Ward in my play-through (that I was streaming) and then got burnt out from clearing the map. That run is unfinished so far.

Current run is Spark, and that's unfinished too.

[pale ocean]

And blew a hole in the roof.

[shrewd needle]

I can't resist...if there's loot, then I'm Gollum. No joke.

[pale ocean]

That’s exactly what happened to me. Burnt out and then 1.5 dropped and threw it out the window.

[weary hedge]

preciousss…you needs your preciouses

[pale ocean]

Yuuuuup.

[shrewd needle]

Maybe, or just dragged it out, since SoC didn't show much of the CNPP in free-roam.

[weary hedge]

https://tenor.com/view/lord-of-the-rings-eats-fish-властелин-колец-рыба-gif-6723217972392557486

[frigid hill]

megabullet has been warned

Reason: Bad word usage

[shrewd needle]

I'm still on v1.1.3 (not updated the game), and yes, I'm burnt out too...I hate free-roam loot, honestly.

Like, it's GOOD to get free shit, but there's SO MUCH FREE SHIT, like...WHAT THE PHUCK?

[pale ocean]

Bruh. But I can say “shit”.

[weary hedge]

Shit

[shrewd needle]

Rare exception. Everything else is blocked out.

[pale ocean]

What is this world coming to m8.

[shrewd needle]

https://tenor.com/view/lord-of-the-rings-eats-fish-властелин-колец-рыба-gif-6723217972392557486

[shrewd needle]

1984. 😏

[pale ocean]

Like we’re ACTUAL children.

[weary hedge]

Love gollum. He’s such a goofy boy

[shrewd needle]

I mean, it's the internet...adults on the internet are worse than kids who cry and throw tantrums.

[winged cobalt]

Stalker 2 new dlc: The Balkans

[shrewd needle]

Tragic end too, in LoTR.

[shrewd needle]

That's HL2. Balkan Cascade.

[weary hedge]

Right. If you know his backstory and how long he’s actually lived it’s devastating.

[winged cobalt]

no that's bulgaria

im talking about all of them

[shrewd needle]

True...went from a 'normal' life to just...being animalistic. Guess that's why only Sauron should've been wearing the ring and not the rest of 'em. Too weak.

[shrewd needle]

Fair point, but I mean...HL can be expanded to other areas.

HL2 EP3 set in Borealis and the Zone...now THAT'd be something, where only Freeman and some of the older scientists recognize CNPP while Alyx and anyone newer feels it's alien due to the time passed between normal world and Combine world.

[weary hedge]

Exactly. It prolonged his life while also crippling his mind because it was a tool built for a dark lord not a mere being. Lord of the rings is fking peak

[shrewd needle]

True, though each of the movies was marathon moment; got a bit too exhausting with the length.

Still, can't argue it's one of the best pieces of media to watch.

And I know many disagree with it, but I liked the Hobbit too. Thorin Oakenshield got such a personality (and his entire arc is just too good).

[weary hedge]

Oh for sure. Especially the extended editions.

Hobbit was fantastic. Anyone who says otherwise isn’t a true fan of the universe. I thought it was awesome to see life from the dwarves perspectives.

[shrewd needle]

https://tenor.com/view/thorin-lord-of-the-rings-the-hobbit-dwarf-looking-gif-22438355

[shrewd needle]

Definitely. I wish the universe had been expanded more.

[weary hedge]

Me too. It’s heavily slept on. So much potential just waiting to be written.

The shadow of Mordor and shadow of war games were amazing.

[shrewd needle]

Are those TV series? I remember there was this LoTR series that got caught up in the 'it's woke' movement.

[weary hedge]

No if ur looking for a tv series they recently released one called rings of power. I thought it was decent. I mainly just enjoyed seeing the background explanation of current existing characters

SoW and SoM are video games. Open world storyteller with a A-life ai system known as the Nemesis system. It’s actually incredible.

[shrewd needle]

Oh, wait, isn't that the one some company patented or something so no one else can use it? WB, I think...

[shrewd needle]

Right, Rings Of Power...I only remember reading (from basically everyone online) how it was 'woke' and all that and it was disgusting to see.

[weary hedge]

Yeah sadly. Warner bros is stingy.

[weary hedge]

It is. They implemented a lot of weird messages.

[shrewd needle]

Eh...IDC about that; I'll watch it and see if it's good. if it is...that's fine by me.

Will also check the games out (on YT, since I'm not getting them on my crammed-up PC).

I wish reading was easier for me; I'd just read the books then and it'd be so much better, NGL.

[weary hedge]

You’ll enjoy it if you’re looking for some extra good lore.

The books are where it’s at tho. There’s a lot of incredible narratives that seriously drag you down a crazy rabbit hole.

[shrewd needle]

...drag you down a crazy rabbit hole.
That's what I'm afraid of...going down a rabbit hole and becoming the allegorical Alice from Wonderland, stuck exploring rather than reading the story. 😆

[weary hedge]

That’s what the series is about tho. Exploration and cultures twisted in fantasy like ways. The writers did an incredible job.

[shrewd needle]

True, true. Need more of that, NGL...writers who can actually flesh the world and characters out properly.

[pale ocean]

Gonna try to run Anomaly on a VM on my MacBook through Parallels. Wish me luck.

On Windows 11…yay.

[shrewd needle]

I'm confused...is it a Mac or a Windows?

[weary hedge]

I love it when people do that. Bring these things to life and show people the wonders of what the imagination is capable of.

[pale ocean]

It’s a Mac running a Windows VM (Virtual Machine). Kinda like Boot Camp only that’s been discontinued.

Intel Macs can still use it…I think. But not on Apple Silicon.

[shrewd needle]

My condolences for using a Mac instead of Windoze/Linux.

I mean, it's true, ain't it? Mac tax!

[pale ocean]

Thanks? I happen to think it’s quite a bit better for everything else besides gaming.

That’s why I bought it.

[weary hedge]

Mac is just not worth the battle it has you having to fight. But if that’s what you’ve gotta make due with so be it

[pale ocean]

Don’t really game too much on here. But you can. They just ported Cyberpunk over.

[shrewd needle]

I mean, for graphics business, sure.

[weary hedge]

It’s amazing for work and school don’t get me wrong

[pale ocean]

What do you mean?

[shrewd needle]

And the UI is...well, people seem to like it.

[pale ocean]

What battles?

[weary hedge]

For gaming.

[pale ocean]

Eh. Yeah. It’s getting better though.

I can play Cities: Skylines, No Man’s Sky, etc.

[weary hedge]

After so many damn years yeah a lil but nobody goes to mac specifically for gaming. They are widely known for everything else. Especially business/brand development.

[pale ocean]

Sims 4 runs GREAT on here.

[pale ocean]

Yeah, I’ve always said that Macs are for work and PCs are for play. Still true.

And then there’s Linux.

Which is based on macOS…

[weary hedge]

Exactly. Nothing wrong with it. They both do amazing at their jobs

[pale ocean]

Or written in Unix, rather.

[weary hedge]

I haven’t used Linux in a long time. How’s it holding up these days?

[pale ocean]

When talking raw computing performance, nothing can hold a candle to a Mac….besides another Mac.

[shrewd needle]

Everyone says it's getting better, but I'm so used to Windoze...I just can't move.

And I have to, since 2032 is the final date for Windoze 10.

[pale ocean]

Pretty okay. I can install a good chunk of the popular versions with Parallels and they run great.

Also runs at 120hz no matter what I’m doing.

ProMotion baby!

[weary hedge]

That’s good at least. That’s cool you can still optimally run it.

[pale ocean]

It helps that Linux is inheriting lightweight.

[weary hedge]

You must have one of the new models. Them old books don’t have the core for that kind of stuff 😂

[pale ocean]

And the Pro version of Parallels gives you 32 vCPU cores and 128 GB of vRAM per VM.

[pale ocean]

Oh yeah. 2021 14 inch M1 Pro model.

[weary hedge]

I guess it depends how much the investment is on one. Because I’m sure you’d be able to put a custom pc together for less and more optimal performance.

[pale ocean]

Oh absolutely. Macs aren’t a purchase. They’re an investment. Yes, it did cost me over $2000 but it’ll last me 10 years.

I’m 4 years in and it still feels brand new.

Also upspecced with 32 GB of RAM rather than 16.

[weary hedge]

Damn that’s hefty. At least they last like you say. They don’t use cheap parts either.

[pale ocean]

I’ve always been a believer in “you get what you pay for”. And it shows with Apple’s product line. Unless it’s a Mac Pro. Only get one of those if you REALLY need it. Those are the ones that can START at $10,000.

Investing in something like this, for me anyway, is like buying a new car.

Although some of the cheaper Apple products are still solid.

[weary hedge]

God damn that’s insane. I’d rather just build a beast of a pc instead. I like my customs.

[pale ocean]

Yeah, that’s honestly what I recommend if you’re a hardcore gamer. You can’t beat the modularity.

I may be an Apple fanboy, but I still love my PC.

And I WILL fix it at some point.

[weary hedge]

Pretty much. You also have to know what ur doing if you take the pc route or you won’t come up with something that’ll last. But it’s way cheaper.

[wraith bobcat]

anyone knows when 1.6 drops?

[pale ocean]

Or you’ll end up with sub-par parts and not really getting the bang for your buck that you should.

[pale ocean]

I’m guessing, if there’s a pre-download, it’ll be here either tomorrow or Thursday with it dropping on either Thursday or Friday.

Not sure if there’s going to be a predownload.

There WAS one last time, and I did ask them about it but I don’t think they’ve gotten to that one yet.

[wraith bobcat]

there is no pre-download on steam atm

[pale ocean]

This is also IF nothing goes catastrophically wrong.

[pale ocean]

Same with Xbox. Still waiting.

I’m saying it’ll probably go live for pre-download tomorrow if there even is one.

[wraith bobcat]

also gotta update my mods and delete my NVG mod i got installed since it'll be redundant

[pale ocean]

Yeah, recommend you disable all mods.

[hallow shadow]

Pre download? Has the update been confirmed to release?

[pale ocean]

Although, I’m the mad scientist so I’m gonna keep everything on and see what happens.

[hallow shadow]

I should probably go uninstall my mods.

But that’s what a whole new game is for.

[pale ocean]

Not if the mods are broken…

[wraith bobcat]

indeed, i'm almost done with my SPARK playthrough

[hallow shadow]

I haven’t even beaten it once, yet.

[pale ocean]

They’re saying that it IS coming this week. If that’s the case they have to do it before Saturday.

[hallow shadow]

Ahhhhh.

[pale ocean]

Neither have I m8. You’re good.

Got close but then…burnout.

[hallow shadow]

I’ve been waiting on… This, and maybe even the Engine swap.

[wraith bobcat]

i just play it like GAMMA just going from job to job

[pale ocean]

Engine swap is probably dropping with the PS5 launch.

[hallow shadow]

I haven’t even walked into SIRCAA, yet.
I cleared Swamps, and pushed West. Hard.

[pale ocean]

SAME!

[hallow shadow]

Daaaang.

[pale ocean]

You’re not really missing much with SIRCAA. I’ll be honest.

[weary hedge]

What do you think so far?

I love the Death Valley part. That hit hard

[wraith bobcat]

yeah i love facing the consequences of my actions

[weary hedge]

That’s how it be fr

[wraith bobcat]

also scar being a nutbag is funny and sad af

[hallow shadow]

What is anti aliasing, and do I need it?

[weary hedge]

It is. There’s alot more behind it than just being a nut bag but Ik what you mean.

[hallow shadow]

Scar is such an unfortunate soul.
Still effing creepy.
But, unfortunate.

[pale ocean]

That dude is unhinged. I love him.

Been outside during too many emissions.

[wraith bobcat]

thats what happens when you get smacked with emissions and live

better then being a zombie or monolith tho

[pale ocean]

Part of me thinks he ended up doing that as a party trick.

[hallow shadow]

“You’re Cheeki, that’s why you’re not Breeki, and could care less about the Vodka of others.”
-Scar

[pale ocean]

After the game. That’s why he’s so screwed up.

[weary hedge]

I don’t relate to him personally but I feel the conflict he faces and the words he shares.

[hallow shadow]

I know what it feels like to have (what feels like) two irreconcilable sides to myself.
But I wouldn’t go so far as to say I’m two separate dudes.

[pale ocean]

Have you…talked to your doctor about that? Cause you really should.

That’s not even facetious.

[weary hedge]

It’s really just a spiritual thing for me.

[hallow shadow]

My issues are “systemic”, and I already go to therapy.
We can’t get too “political” in here.

Still. Poor Scar, man.

Dude drew the short-straw, for sure.
Still outlived most folks.

[weary hedge]

Who’s to judge. Everyone’s got things going on.

[pale ocean]

I wasn’t trying to judge you. I was genuinely concerned. I have Combined ADHD and probably a bunch of other stuff that I’m too scared to actually bring up.

Not to mention debilitating manic depression.

[hallow shadow]

I turn 34 next month.
I was born poor, adopted, abused, then I joined the army.
Traveled the world, and fought in a war.
Now, I’m out. And everything I fought for feels like a lie, and it’s trying to kill me.

I’m wounded, and pissed.

[pale ocean]

As you should be. You very much did not deserve that.

[weary hedge]

If you can see through scars fanaticism you can see that he only wanted assurance for his people and a guarantee at an afterlife. Yes he got lost along the way and spoke more out of emotion but the zone gets to the best of us and the worst ways.

[hallow shadow]

But, you didn’t make me upset.
Broaching mental health is a volatile topic, and we only have so much leeway in a Discord chat.

So I generally try to be vague about it.

[hallow shadow]

Yup. If you could separate Scar from Star and his troopers, Scar would probably be a totally different person.

[pale ocean]

And that’s okay. Just know you are VERY MUCH not alone.

I feel as though there are…a lot of us in here that have those kinds of experiences, thoughts, what have you. It takes a special kind of person to call the Zone home.

[wraith bobcat]

you know whats wild, 5 years ago was when the first stalker 2 trailer dropped

[hallow shadow]

If Scar was just Scar, and not the leader of a faction.
He would probably just be some hermit, in a bunker, somewhere.

[hallow shadow]

I had never even heard of Stalker until this game came out.
The rock I was living under is what’s wild.

[pale ocean]

Bro might turn into a Burer.

[hallow shadow]

Scar is like Dalin, but different.
If that makes sense.

[weary hedge]

Definitely. I find it incredible so many people were willing to stand behind him and push through the zone for a cause they didn’t even fully understand. Like they were truly built on false hopes. Most of them just wanting to see their dead loved one again.

[pale ocean]

Anomaly is actually what got me into this franchise. Now I’m “whole hog”.

[hallow shadow]

Belief is a powerful force.

[pale ocean]

Is there a way to link Steam and GOG accounts?

[hallow shadow]

I used to see “Stalker Radio” mods for FO4, but never connected the dots, until S2 dropped.

[pale ocean]

I don’t own CoP on GOG but I have it on Steam.

[hallow shadow]

And now… Stalker Radio is the best radio.

These Hubs be bumping some sick UA tunes.
Glory to Ukraine.

I heard a whole ass breakdown, on the radio.
Full on metal.

Cyberpunk couldn’t even deliver decent metal tracks.

[pale ocean]

Games don’t include enough gratuitously heavy metal anymore. The last great one was GTA IV: The Lost and Damned. LCHC.

[weary hedge]

Basically. They were both upset at the hand they’ve been dealt and acted upon it with emotion at a better hope for the future.

[hallow shadow]

Both men truly believed they had the world’s best interests at heart.
The disparity is insane.

But these radio songs are the effing best.
There isn’t a single song that sucks… I only get annoyed at whatever Sidorovich has on repeat in his bunker.
Because I hate Sido.

[weary hedge]

Exactly. Disparity truly draws out raw emotions and come across as reckless.

[hallow shadow]

I want a Side Mission that lets me replace him with a better Merchant.
So I can put Sido on a pike.

[hallow shadow]

Most violent crime is born out of desperation.

[winged cobalt]

Hello stalker people

I am currently in an urgent attempt to level up as soon as possible to acces voice chat

[pale ocean]

Hey again.

[pale ocean]

What level do you have to be?

[hallow shadow]

Voice Chat is level-gated?

[winged cobalt]

i dont know, i think so?

[weary hedge]

Duty Enforcer. How the enforcing be coming along ?

[hallow shadow]

What level are you?

[pale ocean]

Prolly not too good considering I’m still here 😂.

[winged cobalt]

8 close to 10

[hallow shadow]

I’m somewhere shy of 40, and I need to be 50 for gif perms.

[pale ocean]

50?!

I’m level 13!

[weary hedge]

lol 😆

[hallow shadow]

I’m 36? 37?

[weary hedge]

I’m only 32

[hallow shadow]

I’m 36. Almost 37.

[weary hedge]

The process is slow as hell but i respect it.

[winged cobalt]

Anomaly run with duty, got most of the zone's lower center, monolith is dying quick to military somehow. but it's manageable, the dark valley was divided with it's south given to the loners, the army warehouses are getting small attacks from mercs but they're being pushed back easily

[hallow shadow]

For sure.
Can’t just be giving everyone gif perms.
Totally anarchy.

Dedication.

[pale ocean]

Giving everyone voice chat perms would probably crash the server too 😂.

[winged cobalt]

Oh and freedom is quite rare in this run

[weary hedge]

Hell yeah brother keep on fighting

[hallow shadow]

Bro sounds like the only Duty to be successful at anything.
I’m so proud.

[pale ocean]

You playing the “war zone” mode, or whatever it’s called.

I’ll be there soon. Gotta buy CoP on GOG first.

[winged cobalt]

yea the faction war mode

[weary hedge]

Duty may be hard asses but there’s some good ones who don’t abuse the zone

[pale ocean]

Exactly.

[hallow shadow]

Does anyone know if 1.6 will have any tweaks to console mod uploading?

[winged cobalt]

bro i made the character's name "Field Marshal Kayimanov" and took over voronin's leadership 💀

[pale ocean]

I believe Xbox packaging is part of 1.6, yes.

[weary hedge]

Bout damn time 😂

[hallow shadow]

Or even conflict resolution?
Not even more mods, but maybe make them easier for rigs to stomach.

[hallow shadow]

That goes H A R D

[pale ocean]

Eh, mods now run…okay. It’s the base game that’s so poorly optimized.

[winged cobalt]

Now imagine if someone made a Hearts of iron 4 Stalker mod

[primal nimbus]

Looking up, I thought we talking ages 💀

[hallow shadow]

That, too.
But for console, there’s no such thing as “load order”

“Downloading in order” (if anyone on console knew what it should look like) is the best thing we’ve got.

[primal nimbus]

That’d be lit. Merc power

[winged cobalt]

i could see a focus tree for assassinating key faction leaders

[hallow shadow]

I’m actually 33, 34 next month.
Eminem and I have the same birthday.

[weary hedge]

ww2 enjoyer aswell I see😏

[pale ocean]

THAT’S the biggest thing. I agree.

Tired of having to uninstall and reinstall to put things lower in the order.

[winged cobalt]

I could become a history teacher too if i go to uni next year and study, all that stuff

[hallow shadow]

See. That’s what kills me.
I’m used to Bethesda console modding.
There are certain places in the LO where certain mods are supposed to go.

I cannot, for the life of me, find out what that rubric looks like.

[pale ocean]

Lootable and Craftable Zone mods are ACTUAL game-changers.

[weary hedge]

Bro that would be awesome. I’d love to do this aswell but I’m focusing on my military career. I love history tho.

[hallow shadow]

That’s what I hear.
But there’s currently a UI issue, on console.
We need a literal MnK to operate the crafting menu.

[pale ocean]

Yeeeees! I’ve spent FAR too much time messing with my Starfield load order.

[winged cobalt]

nice stuff haha

Y'all whats your favorite weapon ?

[pale ocean]

It’s the localization. Also navigating the crafting menu requires a mouse currently. If you’ve got a USB-A mouse it’s “plug and play” though.

[hallow shadow]

I’m on a server, with the folks who make mods. Even the Unofficial Patch team hangs out.
They specifically specialize in helping people optimize LOs.
They won’t judge you for your horny mods.
But they will tell you they’re in the wrong spot.

[hallow shadow]

Dnipro.

[winged cobalt]

dangg

[pale ocean]

Probably the GP37.

[weary hedge]

The super sniper is fun. Hbu?

[hallow shadow]

My favorite weapon is anomalies.

[winged cobalt]

Depends on my mood really, MP5 or AN94

[pale ocean]

When they work in your favor that is…

[hallow shadow]

I be letting mutants chase me into Electro Fields cause that shit is hilarious.

[weary hedge]

Mp5 is an interesting choice. Too bad it’s only really viable in BB

[pale ocean]

AN94?

[winged cobalt]

yeah the abakan or Obokan

[hallow shadow]

SOFMOD makes me happy, cause I’m basic and tacticool.
But it’s generally an unworthy weapon… Sadface.
Praise be to Better Ballistics

[hallow shadow]

Probably the AKU, just said differently.

[pale ocean]

That makes sense.

[weary hedge]

Very satisfying gun to use when kitted out

[hallow shadow]

It’s the only one I can think of. “Short AK”
But ain’t the AN94 a 9mm?

[winged cobalt]

nooo look it up 😭

[pale ocean]

MP5 and GP37 are two of the only guns that have burst fire. That’s why I use those more than anything.

[hallow shadow]

I mostly run with it in Zaton, because that 5.56 AP makes quick work of zombie skulls.

[weary hedge]

An94 is a funky ak

[hallow shadow]

Nah. I’m an AR kinda guy.

[winged cobalt]

it has a 2 round burst innit

[hallow shadow]

I know. I just forgot what it’s chambered in.

[winged cobalt]

5.45 ?

[pale ocean]

All I remember about the AN94 is that it was an engineering nightmare and cost and arm and a leg to build.

[hallow shadow]

Thank you.

[weary hedge]

Weird feature 😂

[winged cobalt]

but its burst fire rate was fast af irl from what i know

[pale ocean]

Also the sights are offset and so is the mag.

[hallow shadow]

I don’t like the 2rnd burst on some guns.
Mostly because I’m so conditioned to semi, that I personally prefer my own controlled-pairs, instead of a forced burst.

[weary hedge]

Yeah but it was easily jammed bc of that tho

[winged cobalt]

its sad that the gun is nice but the engineering is crap

[pale ocean]

Yeah, fire rate doesn’t matter if it jams every other mag.

[shrewd needle]

That is TOTALLY me!

[weary hedge]

Imagine if stalker had that feature. Thad be a cool touch

[hallow shadow]

AN94 is pretty.

[ebon blade]

It's actually me too. I'm a loot Goblin.

[pale ocean]

How’d you get that picture of me?!

[winged cobalt]

"Hold shift and press f to carry body"

[hallow shadow]

How do yall be hoarding like that?

I be traveling light af

[pale ocean]

Stash box is bottomless.

[shrewd needle]

True, but in my case, I just hoard it all on my person till I find a trader.

[winged cobalt]

i used to do that in the cordon after getting rid of the military in the south 😭

[weary hedge]

Gamer habit. Especially if you tryna get rich fast

[shrewd needle]

Trainer (cheat program). Zero weight = no problems.

[pale ocean]

Yuuuuup.

[hallow shadow]

I don’t even have much in my stash.
Some spare artifacts that I think are neat.
My .308 Clusterfunk, and ammo for it.

[shrewd needle]

I remember doing this shit in SoC...I shot out the Military at the check-point and sold those AK-74s and AN-94s for around 4-6000/gun...Sidorovich went poor from it!

[hallow shadow]

The artifacts are ones I’ve found first, and sold all duplicates.
I just have one of every artifact, a gun, and some extra ammo.

[pale ocean]

M8 I be stockpiling medkits, bandages, vodka, beer, E V E R Y T H I N G.

[weary hedge]

If you straight up just farm artifacts for a bit you’ll be drowning in money

[shrewd needle]

Man doesn't understand the point of looting. 😔

[weary hedge]

SAME BRUH. it’s so satisfying 😂

[pale ocean]

I get mad when there’s no loot to be had.

Then I gotta go find some.

[shrewd needle]

NGL, the trilogy had it good. S2 has SO MUCH LOOT, I want to kill myself over my OCD because it never ends!

[shell flax]

Shay’s QoL mod
Absolute fatass walk back to a stash after stocking up massively

[hallow shadow]

I used to mirror my loadout, in my chest.
Had the same amount of food, water, ammo, and meds that o carry on me. In case I run out.
But the loot system for this game is whack, so I never actually run out.
I sell more shit than I consume.

[hallow shadow]

I’ve got the 50%\BB combo. I love it.
But I still never max out my weight like that.
I’m just weird.

[pale ocean]

Better stay away from Lootable Zone then huh?

[weary hedge]

So true. They throw so much shit at you 😂

[shell flax]

Let me add this: you don’t know true fear until you need to fat walk around a gun fight between twelve monolithians and a Pseudogiant

[pale ocean]

Yeah, I have a specific loadout too. I also love collecting guns.

[weary hedge]

The games more enjoyable this way. Forces you to manage ur shit.

[hallow shadow]

That’s exactly why I avoid the Fat Roll stat.

[ebon blade]

I try to have a secondary big stash in each territory that is fixed (does not move)
like my personal stash does. Usually not near the territory Faction bases but
in a secure location inside a locked building or in an elevated position, where the
mutants can't get to me. Like Stechanka or the Gas Station in the Lesser Zone.

[hallow shadow]

Daaaang

[pale ocean]

I can’t wait to be able to create stashes…

[hallow shadow]

Ok, Sidorovich. I see your business model.

[shell flax]

Bandages rake in enough money for me to fund my Vector and Ram-2

[weary hedge]

Can you actually store things in stalker stashes without it disappearing? I should take advantage of that

[pale ocean]

Ram-2 chews through ammo too quick though.

[shrewd needle]

I will; I'm NOT intending for more loot, except for special weapons.

[ebon blade]

Yes, no one will touch anything you put in a stash.

[shell flax]

Trigger discipline

[shrewd needle]

Insane, NGL. I can't believe there's so much. 😡

[hallow shadow]

I like that about FO4.
I use my character’s house mailbox as my stash.
No one messes with it.

[pale ocean]

The ultimate edition weapons slap real hard too.

[shrewd needle]

Discipline? What's that?

[weary hedge]

Good to know thank you. I’ve been hesitant of the things disappearing forever 😂

[hallow shadow]

The Skif’s Slightly Buffed Pistol also slaps. Pretty damn hard.

[shrewd needle]

https://tenor.com/view/cat-gun-shoot-ak47-war-gif-7990705687144326

[shell flax]

Saiga is fun and great but good god it’s an utter ammo dumper

[shrewd needle]

This is my trigger discipline. 😏

[shell flax]

Especially with the drum

[pale ocean]

That’s why I’m very happy the PKM made it in off rip.

[hallow shadow]

We need a 5.56 LMG.
We need a SAW

[weary hedge]

Gluttons a beaaaast

[pale ocean]

Not as bad as the Ram-2.

[shrewd needle]

PKM is a pain, NGL, with only a collimator sight and no suppressor.

[pale ocean]

That’s exactly the one I was referring to as well! That’s awesome!

[shrewd needle]

LMG not having a suppressor is a deal-breaker.

[pale ocean]

That’s why I just go get Glutton.

[ebon blade]

That's my favorite shotgun.

[shell flax]

If they add the double drum, you can use the G36 as a stop gap one

[weary hedge]

Gotta sell an arm and a leg to keep it fed tho🤣

[shrewd needle]

Still no suppressor. And it's still only a collimator; I need an actual scope on the LMG.

[pale ocean]

Who puts a suppressor on and LMG?! Bro this AIN’T COD.

[shrewd needle]

...

[pale ocean]

They’re MEANT to loud and mean

THAT’S THE POINT!

[hallow shadow]

I don’t think it’s actually sustainable.
Some LMGs need to swap barrels after so much shooting.
So, unless you have more than one suppressor… it makes no sense.

[weary hedge]

Gotta let them sing. They’ve got feelings too😂

[shrewd needle]

I LIKE STEALTH, OKAY?! I want to shoot a nuke and not make a single sound!

[shell flax]

My only real complaint with BB is it absolutely slaughters Glutton’s ammo capacity

[hallow shadow]

They’re a suppressive weapon, not a precision weapon.

[shrewd needle]

Also, check this for starters.

[pale ocean]

Then use a Kharod.

[shrewd needle]

Yes, suppressive weapons also have suppressors.

[pale ocean]

Heresy….

[shrewd needle]

Not enough magazine capacity, mister.

[weary hedge]

Jam central 😂

[shell flax]

Double drum G36

[pale ocean]

Deadass.

[shrewd needle]

An LMG is just a rifle with a heavy barrel and a drum magazine.

Not having a scope and a suppressor is a skill issue.

[hallow shadow]

If they have a fixed barrel.
Barrels that need to be swapped are a waste of a suppressor.

[pale ocean]

I actually did manage to craft one of those. I still have that gun.

[shrewd needle]

Lacks the damage of the PKM, though...the G36 is my main weapon, but that damage...

[shrewd needle]

I'd still take it.

[pale ocean]

Use AP ammo and set that thing to burst.

[hallow shadow]

Terribly reductionist.
LMGs are not rifles, or they would be called that.

[shrewd needle]

Nah, I'm sure FN is more reliable than that.

[shell flax]

The scope kisses would be utter murder if you screw up

[pale ocean]

THANK YOU!

[shrewd needle]

I'm not playing vanilla; I've got Better Ballistics, the PKM has realistic damage, which means the G36 has half the damage.

7.62 X 39/7.62 X 54 is serious business.

[shrewd needle]

You can hate me all you want; I'll always want LMGs with attachments.

[pale ocean]

Oh same here, but with BB damage stats are irrelevant.

Bullets are bullets.

[shrewd needle]

Try saying that against 8 enemies at once...

[hallow shadow]

I don’t hate you, bro.
You’re just not respecting that weapon system properly.

[weary hedge]

Our LMGs jam like crazy. It’s a pain in the ass to get them to fire

[pale ocean]

An MP5 on burst would make short work of it.

[shell flax]

THEN WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO USE THE SLOWEST GUN IN TGE GAME

[shrewd needle]

I mean, I use an LMG as an AR...high damage, high RoF, high capacity.

Hence, suppressor and scope. Besides, it's a game, you're not doing suppression effectively in a non-military-simulation game.

[pale ocean]

Think you might be prioritizing the wrong aspect of a gunfight.

[shrewd needle]

Slowest?

[pale ocean]

The most cumbersome.

[shrewd needle]

Random enemies, man...Bandits spawn around me like flies on a rotting corpse.

Add Mercenaries to that and you're done for.

[hallow shadow]

That’s because you know guns from games.

I’m not saying an LMG can’t have attachments.
I deployed with a SAW, which had a laser sight, and a 4x optic.

But I also had to carry two extra barrels.

[pale ocean]

That’s why it’s IMPORTANT to carry something light to be able to move quicker.

[shrewd needle]

Uh...I've not had issues with it? The animation's slightly slower, but the PKM works well otherwise (especially since Skif can aim, unlike in the trilogy).

[shell flax]

So you’re getting swarmed and you want to use the gun with the shittest aim and reload speeds

[pale ocean]

Also true.

[shrewd needle]

I'm aware, but end of the day, S2 is a game and we're using an LMG in the game.

You're not using an LMG as a suppressive weapon in S2.

[shrewd needle]

I have 100 bullets and high damage. They're all dead long before the magazine gets to even half.

[ebon blade]

What I have at home:

[shrewd needle]

Can I be jealous? Also, 75 rounds?

[weary hedge]

More bullets ≠ most optimal gun for the situation. Just hit your shots and stay light on ya feet

[hallow shadow]

Why not? It’s an excellent way to force your foes back into cover, so you can plink them with something more accurate.

[shell flax]

I use BB as well, the G36 is infinitely better and just more fun honestly

[shrewd needle]

And with the PKM in S2, you move at the same speed as with a rifle, so...moving is not an issue.

[pale ocean]

That’s what it boils down to. Hitting your shots.

[acoustic plinth]

When it's gonna be the AI update? it's been almost a year and i dont wanna play the game till it gets better 🙁

[shrewd needle]

Told you, the G36 is my main gun. But the damage is half and that's not fun.

It's why I use the PKM against multiple enemies...takes less shots to take them down due to the higher damage and I have more left for another platoon of enemies without reloading.

[shell flax]

We’ve had multiple AI updates brother

[pale ocean]

Patience my friend. As a great man once said, “These things, they take time.”

[hallow shadow]

Get a Dnipro.
Literally just hits harder.

[acoustic plinth]

from videos i've been seen it doesnt look like it

[weary hedge]

Pretty much. I find LMGs more of a fun weapon rather than optimal.

[shrewd needle]

Because S2 is a game and the AI in the game does not behave realistically. They don't take cover, they have no self-preservation, they're enemies who'll keep coming till they're dead.

[ebon blade]

Yes, 75 rounds. More than his little brother holds:

[hallow shadow]

More accurate, too.

[pale ocean]

They are SO much fun though.

[acoustic plinth]

i'm still playing GAMMA while S2 it's getting updates :x

[shell flax]

Where the hell are you shooting them, the ass cheeks? BB guns shouldn’t be taking a bunch of shots period

[shrewd needle]

Damn, no stock...noice! Basically machine pistol. 😏

[pale ocean]

Why is that so cursed?

[shrewd needle]

You know body shots are normal, right? IDK about you, but I'm not an aim-bot that can aim at the head 100% of the time.

[hallow shadow]

Skill issue

[pale ocean]

Yeah, but with BB you don’t really need 7.62x54 for that.

[hallow shadow]

My 5.45 Dnipro hits about as hard, already.

[weary hedge]

Get Guud kid

[shrewd needle]

I mean, I said like...2-3 times here that the G36 is my main weapon. Meaning I use it all the time.

The PKM is for fighting against large groups, which spawn all the time due to Shay's Living Zone.

[shell flax]

You hoard shit like a magpie seeing shiny coins, you can’t tell me you don’t have mountains of AP ammo

[shrewd needle]

Did you even read what I wrote, Leaper?

[pale ocean]

That’s why I just stick with 5.56x45. Just all around effective against…everything that moves and bleeds.

[pale ocean]

Oh okay.

[ebon blade]

Yes, it's technically classified as a Pistol, having no stock, in the US.

[hallow shadow]

Yup. I’m gonna swap over to Kharod, despite my feelings about using Israeli weapons.
That 5.56 absolutely shreds.

[weary hedge]

Have you tried the 7.62 calibration. It’s nuts in vanilla

[shrewd needle]

I thought it'd be classified as an SBR?

[hallow shadow]

Kharod is a laser beam, and you can’t change my mind.

[shell flax]

No because discord apparently shit itself and I didn’t see your last message

[hallow shadow]

That’s illegal.
It’s a pistol, officer.

[pale ocean]

Does it really though. I’d rather have burst fire.

[shrewd needle]

Yea, it happens...Discord is a POS.

[hallow shadow]

I’m a “semi, or die” kinda guy.
Force of habit, from training.

[pale ocean]

Still hasn’t changed.

[shrewd needle]

No, I'm asking that even without a stock, I figured it'd be classified as an SBR...since I'm not aware of gun laws there.

[hallow shadow]

The only auto I use is on an LMG.

[ebon blade]

I think it has to be no stock but slightly longer to be an SBR.
An SBR requires additional fees and licenses to be legal.

[weary hedge]

Real bruh. I’m also a single fire bandit on literally every other gun

[shrewd needle]

Ah, fair...so yours is pistol-class based on length...damn...

[pale ocean]

That makes a lot of sense. Actually being in the army will do that to you huh?

[weary hedge]

I be stingy with my ammo

[hallow shadow]

I had shooting drills, in SRT school. I could (at my peak) dump a whole M4 mag, standing position, on semi, into a target the size of a small dinner plate, at 50m. In 7 seconds.

[shrewd needle]

Controlling fully automatic = major pain, honestly.

[hallow shadow]

I don’t shoot, if I don’t gotta.

[shell flax]

SBR is any rifle with a barrel shorter then 16 inches or shorter then an overall length of 26 inches iirc

[shrewd needle]

Uh...semi-automatic 30 rounds in 7 seconds? WTF?

[shrewd needle]

Yea, so his is shorter, hence I figured it'd be an SBR.

[ebon blade]

Here's another I own. The stock has to be folded and welded on, to be legal and classified as a Pistol.

[weary hedge]

Exactly.

[shell flax]

Meanwhile I’m debating on what to snag once I get some money

Between a PDP or P30 honestly

HK or Walther

[hallow shadow]

Yes. SRT shooting drills.
“You have 10 seconds to put 2 rounds. 5 for 2, 2 for 2.
You now have 5 for 10, 5 for 5, and 5 for 2.
You now have 2 seconds to put 10 rounds into this target. 2 for 5, 2 for 2
Count your rounds, and manage your own reloads.

[pale ocean]

And that's the goal.

[shell flax]

A lot of people underestimate how fast a man can put lead down range because they’re so used to media portraying Semi as slow and cumbersome

[hallow shadow]

My semi-finger is stoopid

[weary hedge]

Being conservative can save ur life.

[hallow shadow]

I missed SRT school. That shit was fun.

I have a PhD in SWATology.

[weary hedge]

One of the few benefits of infantry. You gotta high chance with the swat.

[pale ocean]

I honestly don't think you could go wrong with either. They're both good brands.

[hallow shadow]

I was lucky enough to be an MP, so it’s a special school we can get.
I’ve only ever been to two.
SRT, and MPI.

[shell flax]

It’s not reputation

It’s which one will be good and not obliterate my money for months lmao

Both are in the same price range though

[pale ocean]

Truuuuuuue.

The wallet has to be considered.

[weary hedge]

That’s nice. I’ve only been through MOS13. Hoping to get into something else this upcoming year.

[shell flax]

I just realized the range near me has a god damn SAW for rent lmao

[hallow shadow]

I can’t seem to find a civilian honey badger.
So I have a .300 AR platform, instead.

[hallow shadow]

Lemme google dat.

I don’t know many grunt things.
You still in? I feel like I’ve asked, before.

[pale ocean]

Ahhhh the FN Minime....a true classic.

[shell flax]

3k btw

[hallow shadow]

Ouchies.

[weary hedge]

Yeah I’m basically a grunt lol. But yeah I’m getting deployed in January.

[hallow shadow]

To where? If I may ask. DM if OPSEC

[shell flax]

Place near me is a big FFL and if you can think of it, you can put an order in for it

[pale ocean]

Is...everone in here in the army? I feel kinda inadequate.

[weary hedge]

I have no idea where yet. I should find out in December tho.

[pale ocean]

Oh that's sick.

[shell flax]

Hell no lmao, three of my family members, all ex military, all but verbally beat the idea of me enlisting out of me

Also diabetes

[hallow shadow]

I was, and I’m disgruntled.
Tec is still in.

[shrewd needle]

Sorry, was AFK; what gun is this?

[shell flax]

I’m just a gun nerd lmao

[weary hedge]

It’s a good route. Especially if ur a team player and like to stay busy.

[pale ocean]

Same here.

[pale ocean]

Staying busy makes time go faster too.

[shell flax]

I also got the utter pleasure (Lol) of seeing the utter Fucktangular nightmare that is the VA when I would go with my mom

[weary hedge]

Oh yeah, time flies during service.

[pale ocean]

I'm just gonna come out and say it. I've never fired a real gun...

[hallow shadow]

I hate the VA. Those jerks.

[hallow shadow]

That’s alright. Many haven’t.
I never did, until I joined.

[weary hedge]

What happened?

[shell flax]

I feel bad for the ground level folks

The execs can do a flip

[pale ocean]

Did they deny you benefits?!

[shell flax]

I go into my back yard to shoot since I’ve got some land with my family

[hallow shadow]

They prescribed me some jacked up meds.
One pill was supposed to cure my anxiety, depression, insomnia, and smoking habits.

Turned me psychotic, and I nearly attacked someone.

I felt like precision, personified. It was unhealthy.

[pale ocean]

You...can't control a smoking habits with pills...

[weary hedge]

Jesus. I wonder why they would even prescribe such a thing?

[pale ocean]

I should know, I still smoke.

[shell flax]

Cutting corners

[hallow shadow]

Kinda. I don’t get as much as I should.
I was involuntarily separated. Chaptered.

I got smoked for trying to do the right thing, failing, and turning myself in.

[weary hedge]

I guess but that would generally cause more problems down the line.

[pale ocean]

Not wanting to actually put in the effort to provide effective treatment...

[shrewd needle]

That's government for you.

[pale ocean]

The American healthcare system is BEYOND broken.

Let's not talk about insurance...

[hallow shadow]

It’s systemic.
They don’t “care” about me.
They just want us to get back to work.

[weary hedge]

It’s cursed for sure.

[pale ocean]

They don't care about anyone, it seems.

[hallow shadow]

Something something, best system we have.
Yeah.
Sure.

[weary hedge]

I bet that’s rough. I’m surprised you weren’t able to build something with the schooling you did in the army.

[shrewd needle]

It's to 'placate the masses'.

[hallow shadow]

I was an MP.
I don’t have skills (other than being a pig) that translate to “real world” very well.

I’m a people-hunter.
That’s not very marketable.

[shrewd needle]

It is in PMCs. 😏

[pale ocean]

I mean...there's always the police force...

[hallow shadow]

A PMC wouldn’t hire me.
I also have more ethics than that.
Now that I’m more aware.

[hallow shadow]

No, they won’t take me (now) either.
And they wouldn’t take me back then.

[shrewd needle]

I mean...money's money.

[weary hedge]

I guess when you put it that way it’s really not a welcomed thing. Especially since you can’t translate that to the police force with how they operate compared to military.

[hallow shadow]

Most civilian PDs don’t like MPs.

[pale ocean]

Cause you're too skilled...

[hallow shadow]

MPs are indoctrinated differently, and held to a different standard.
Cops don’t like when MPs make them look bad.

[hallow shadow]

Not too skilled.
Just trained differently.

[shell flax]

I’m still flashbanged by the PMC thing I won’t lie

[hallow shadow]

It’s easier to take a fresh faced persona and make them a cop.
Than it is to entirely re-train an indoctrinated MP.

[weary hedge]

Were you discharged with an injury? If not why not reenlist ?

[pale ocean]

Oh brother that's a....certainly a question of all time.

[hallow shadow]

My RE code isnt allowed.
I wouldn’t go back in, anyway.

I’m older, and actually jacked up.

[hallow shadow]

?

[weary hedge]

I gotcha. I was gonna say if ur under 38 you could still squeeze some time in. Just depends on a lot of things.

[hallow shadow]

Ohhh no.
I have failing memory, and coordination issues.
Pain, missing teeth, and a compromised decision making process.

[shrewd needle]

Why?

[shell flax]

Just the random suggestion of
Oh there’s always a PMC even if it was a joke caught me off guard

[weary hedge]

I see. That’s rough. I hope I never get discharged for injury. The army is like my home away from home.

[hallow shadow]

It was fun, while it lasted.
I’m grateful for what I learned.
Ashamed of what I had to do.

[shrewd needle]

I mean, it's an easy way to have a 'job' and get paid.

More than what you'd get in the government anyways.

[weary hedge]

I respect that.

We are also not in a time of war so I have it easy.

[shrewd needle]

Don't jinx it.

[hallow shadow]

I was an MP.
We are trained to look down on mercenaries.
They’re unethical sellswords.

Yet. I was in the army. Part of an imperialist system. I was a Sellsword, in uniform.

[pale ocean]

...for now.

[weary hedge]

Nothing I can control. If it happens. So be it.

[wooden walrus]

Aand I've already bounced off gamma.

[shrewd needle]

That's why I suggested PMCs...at least you get paid a lot better.

If you're going to be a 'sell-sword' either ways, then might as well get paid properly.

[wooden walrus]

definitely worth sitting through like 2 hours worth of install

[hallow shadow]

That’s the thing.
I never did it for the money.

[shrewd needle]

Fair enough; it is what it is, after all.

[hallow shadow]

I did it so I could run away from home.
PMCs are just Geneva violations, waiting to happen.

[pale ocean]

And that's the stuff you hear about.

[weary hedge]

Such is life

[hallow shadow]

Why would anyone want to “own” an army?
Probably not for any good reason.

[shell flax]

PMCs are in a grey area legally. I don’t think any money is worth getting possibly getting caught in the middle of stuff that would get you hung in The Hague

[shrewd needle]

I mean, PMCs include private security and other non-combat jobs as well, so...

[hallow shadow]

For people I have no interest in defending.

[shrewd needle]

Yea, I meant generally; I understand your point and if it's not what you want, then no point doing it.

[pale ocean]

You...might wanna stop pushing those buttons m8.

[shrewd needle]

I wasn't trying to; I was replying to Leaper anyways, but...well...anyways.

[hallow shadow]

He’s ok.
He literally is on the other side of the world.

His true understanding of some things (over here/military wise) are skewed.

It’s much easier to tolerate, and educate.
Amnesia is a smart young man, and learns quickly.

[shrewd needle]

Too much credit, but I do try to understand to the extent I can. Can't do much else. 🙏

[pale ocean]

I understand.

[hallow shadow]

Bro truly thought he was offering advice.
I can’t shoot him down for that.

[pale ocean]

Where are you at anyway?

[shrewd needle]

India.

[pale ocean]

Oh. Cool!

[hallow shadow]

A place where guns are generally illegal.

[pale ocean]

Love it when it gets multinational in here.

[shrewd needle]

One of the sad parts of this place. 😔

[pale ocean]

Do uniformed police officers carry? Or is that just an American thing?

[shrewd needle]

True. More people, more perspectives, never enough.

[hallow shadow]

Speaking of… I need to renew my passport so I can go see my Pakistani friend’s wedding.

[weary hedge]

India 🇮🇳 home to Bollywood movies, the world's largest democracy, and massive presence in the IT industry 😏

[shrewd needle]

I think they do now. They didn't used to and I'm pretty sure most of the lower-end ones don't.

Our entire system is based on the British system, so you can imagine it's similar.

[shrewd needle]

You mean scammer industry... 😏

[hallow shadow]

Indian trap music goes hard, guys.
I’m telling you.
Southeast Asia BUMPS

[shrewd needle]

You should, honestly.

[weary hedge]

Heyyy I was tryna give them some credit. Tho seriously there’s a lot of smart IT officials in India outside the scammer district.

[shrewd needle]

That is true, but we still haven't managed to become a technological power-house, though at least the digital initiatives are slowly getting there.

[pale ocean]

At least it isn't as bad as in the PRC.

[hallow shadow]

There are more homeowners in China, than the US.

[shrewd needle]

I mean...people here joke (and it's true) that China is a century ahead of us in almost every way that's remotely related to 'progress'.

[pale ocean]

Your English is STELLAR by the way.

[weary hedge]

Indeed. You guys have the numbers and brains just gotta smooth out some laws and standards.

[shrewd needle]

Good teachers and too much internet.

[hallow shadow]

Is that,. The Duga?

[ebon blade]

Yep.

[shrewd needle]

That's a people problem...and people here are HIGHLY resistant to change. Starting with civic sense.

[hallow shadow]

That skyline goes hard.

[shrewd needle]

Beautiful view.

[pale ocean]

I legitamatly thought you were American until you told me.

[shrewd needle]

I'd probably be homeless if I was American... 😏

[hallow shadow]

Most of us are.

[weary hedge]

Oh for sure. You guys do have the biggest ongoing democracy after all

[pale ocean]

Not if your friends with us m8.

[hallow shadow]

When my family moves, and we get our farmland.
Come live with us.
Shoot guns. Dig dirt. Eat shrooms.

[pale ocean]

Can't speak for others but...I...mean that.

[shrewd needle]

https://tenor.com/view/walter-white-and-jesse-pinkman-handshake-walter-and-jesse-handshake-gif-12675755010462311397

[hallow shadow]

Chase beautiful women in jean shorts and cowboy boots.

[weary hedge]

Alright now that’s tooo American 😂

[hallow shadow]

GO GEORGIA

[pale ocean]

Nah. Go for the quiet ones...

[hallow shadow]

But actually I hate that football team.
The whole damn sport.

[shrewd needle]

I'd love that...I had a friend years ago in Tennessee...lost contact with him. Vietnam veteran, from what he told me.

Was a good man.

[weary hedge]

Most people you’ll come across are trash nowadays because of our politics

[pale ocean]

E A G L E S! EAGLES!

[ebon blade]

I've worked with several Indians. Some eat meat and some cannot.

[shrewd needle]

TBF, politics are a reflection of the people, so...

[pale ocean]

Politics is a disease.

[shrewd needle]

I'm a vegetarian too. IDK if dairy counts, but I do consume dairy, at least.

[pale ocean]

That counts.

[weary hedge]

I guess but we’ve taken it a step further as the years go on. It used to not be as lethal towards the people and more for the people back then.

[hallow shadow]

The problem with Americans and politics, is that it’s actually an identity crisis.

Some people believe in those things so fervently, that they identify themselves as those ideals.
So, anyone speaking out is considered a personal attack.

[pale ocean]

You'd be vegan otherwise.

[shrewd needle]

Welcome to the inevitable decline into decadence. Every society falls, after all.

[ebon blade]

My friend at work recently retired. Both he and his wife worked with me. Both were vegetarians.

[hallow shadow]

Literally, it’s like Morpheus (The Matrix) says.

[pale ocean]

Bro do you have any idea how much people over here pay to be vegan? It's vomit inducing.

[shrewd needle]

I can relate to that; I've got my own problems with ideas becoming part of my personality, though I've gotten slightly better since...those days.

[shrewd needle]

Understandable; how was their work ethic?

[weary hedge]

Yeah this is true. Just sucks to see. I wish we could just come together again.

[shrewd needle]

Wait, pay to be vegan? WTF?

[shell flax]

Vegan food

[hallow shadow]

"You have to understand, most of these people are not ready to be unplugged. And many of them are so inured, so hopelessly dependent on the system, that they will fight to protect it.”
-Morpheus

[pale ocean]

Whole Foods is a scourge.

[ebon blade]

Excellent. Very professional. Very polite and well mannered.

[shrewd needle]

Together? In a democracy? 😏

I know, unpopular view, but...I live in the world's biggest and it only keeps getting worse.

[hallow shadow]

FOR DEMOCRACY

Oh. Shit.
I need to go Liberate Clasa

[shrewd needle]

See, that's the other joke about Indians. We'll all behave with foreigners and in foreign countries, but at home...everyone's an ass.

Glad you had a good experience with your colleagues, at least.

[pale ocean]

I was gonna say something about that whole deal with Modi but I stopped myself.

[hallow shadow]

No.
No I don’t. I already liberated two of the three cities.
The other Divers can manage.

[pale ocean]

That is how you spell his name right?

[shrewd needle]

True. Everyone's stuck in their own bubble, in their own Matrix. And the best part...it's all in the mind.

[shrewd needle]

Yes. Narendra Modi.

And don't worry; I stopped myself too. My political perspective is no popular, so I tend to leave it at that. 🤝

[pale ocean]

Same with me an Trump.

[hallow shadow]

“One must not mistake the laws of their tribe as the laws of universe.”
-Robert A Heinlein

[weary hedge]

Well obviously we will always have different political views which is why democracy is good but not when it literally tears your county apart inside out

[ebon blade]

Everyone is an ass in their own home and among others like them.
That is something that transcends color, caste and religions.

[shrewd needle]

Unfortunately, the laws of the tribe are enough to end you, so...shucks having to put up with that.

[hallow shadow]

Only if they have lvl 4 plates.

Otherwise, I bend the knee for no man.
Not anymore.

[shrewd needle]

But that's exactly what democracy is...a tyranny of the masses, where everyone's too busy looking out only for themselves.

Again, I know that's an unpopular view, but when you experience it yourself...

[shrewd needle]

True, but I wish we learnt to be better. Still, at least I can change myself, if not them.

[pale ocean]

But you're right.

[hallow shadow]

But America isn’t a “democracy”
It’s a democratic republic, and there’s a difference.

[pale ocean]

A two party instead of a one party...

[shrewd needle]

Ah, yes...republics, where you elect people to rip you off.

[pale ocean]

MmmHmm.

[weary hedge]

Yeah I don’t think it’s healthy either. It’s just been taken too far and it’s unfair to one another.

[shrewd needle]

Maybe, but the backlash over that perspective = way too harsh.

[hallow shadow]

Almost everyone who has ever seen the first three Star Wars movies knows exactly what we look like.

[shrewd needle]

It's why I'm on Anakin's side. 😏

[shrewd needle]

Now only if you could one-shot Bloodsuckers from stealth.

Also, is that a Bizon or an AK?

[weary hedge]

THE REPUBLIC WILL BE REORGANIZED AS THE FIRST GALACTIC EMPIRE!

[shrewd needle]

Me, in every Stellaris play-through. 😏

[hallow shadow]

I’m almost never able to sneak up on a Sucker.

[hallow shadow]

Oh. Oh no.

[weary hedge]

imperialism😂

[pale ocean]

But so am I.

[shrewd needle]

https://tenor.com/view/american-psycho-patrick-bateman-american-psycho-sigma-gif-1988780220023603283

[weary hedge]

We are cooked

[shrewd needle]

Only way to ensure everything actually works smoothly without breaking down. 😏

[hallow shadow]

Guys. That’s trading one oppressor for another.

[hallow shadow]

According to you.
Remember “laws of tribe”

[weary hedge]

Until some terrorist organizes and blows ur shit up😂

[shrewd needle]

Beats being oppressed by someone else because they voted for a guy who'll reduce tax rates rather than the guy who'll create more schools.

People, when allowed to self-govern, always head to the most destructive, short-term gain option.

[hallow shadow]

I don’t believe that.

[pale ocean]

Nay. I have an alternative solution. A Science Directorate.

[shrewd needle]

At least that's an outside-context problem.

When your own people are the terrorists...

[hallow shadow]

Just because you would, does not permit you to project that onto anyone else.
But, at least you’re willing to tell on yourself.

[shrewd needle]

Hey, I'm all for a technocracy, if I can.

[shrewd needle]

Having lived for 3 decades and being projected upon by everyone else...well...

[pale ocean]

A meritocracy, not technocracy.

[weary hedge]

Some might say both sides of the war are terrorists😏

[shrewd needle]

Eh, technocracy is just the technological variant, but yes, meritocracy.

And ironically, meritocracy is not democratic. Check-mate, democrats!

[shrewd needle]

Exactly...one man's terrorist...another man's freedom fighter. Perspective thing.

[hallow shadow]

Well… Don’t be like them.

People aren’t inherently born evil.
Yes. We are cursed with ego, and impulse.

But to imply that I was born as such, simply because you feel this way, is unfair.

Do you also believe all Pitbulls are born dangerous?

[pale ocean]

Tis been true for centuries.

[hallow shadow]

True. Terrorists are created.
They aren’t born that way.

[weary hedge]

Exactly. It just depends on the morals and motives.

[shrewd needle]

No one's born evil. But society is evil and everyone is beaten into shape.

Only way to change society is by force. New-born pit-bulls are exempt, but adult ones...nah.

[hallow shadow]

Those are learned behaviors, bro.

But admitting “society beat me” doesn’t mean you get to assume the worst of the rest of us.
Words mean things, sir.

[pale ocean]

Not to mention who controls the narrative. How much does one actually know about the other side?

[weary hedge]

Unfortunately forcing people into a new order only causes chaos. We see it everyday. That’s how civil wars start.

[shrewd needle]

I agree, but how do you make people unlearn those behaviours? You think they'll just willingly do it?

[shrewd needle]

True, but not forcing them leads to society limping along, dragging the detritus with it forever.

[hallow shadow]

It’s easier said than done, but bro.
We just have to show them that they’ve been taught wrong.
Force is a last resort, bro.

Verbal Judo comes first.

Proper Escalation of Force applies everywhere.

[shrewd needle]

Too little. But isn't that always the point? To know just enough to form biases that align with ourselves so we can demonize them.

Because we're afraid of something different, something new, something unknown.

[shrewd needle]

I tried verbal judo. Got apathy at best, got laughed at at worst.

[weary hedge]

For sure. We’ve seen imperialism work wonders before. With the huge jumps in technology. But phycological warfare is a real thing. A majority of the world is against that sort of things

[hallow shadow]

I’m half expecting him to tell me that empathy is dangerous.

[shrewd needle]

Which is ironic, considering psychological warfare is everywhere, ain't it? Books, movies, games, advertisements, corporations, products, celebrities, governments, secret agencies, rich people...endless sources of propaganda happening all the time.

[shrewd needle]

Empathy is dangerous when expressed without logic. Because it hurts the empath because the rest of the society doesn't care about your feelings.

You care about people and they stab you in the back. Helps to be selective about who to be empathetic towards.

[pale ocean]

It's all propoganda for one side or another. We've just been unlucky enough to be caught in the middle.

[hallow shadow]

It never gets easier.
But I will always feel better about myself.

[weary hedge]

Indeed. But that’s just humans being humans. We are intricate creatures full of differences. Believing we can all fall under one order is just a fantasy dream. There’s a reason those ideals don’t last long 😂

[pale ocean]

Machiavellianism. How this world seems to actively want to operate.

[hallow shadow]

“Government” itself, is the issue.
The disciplined man does not need governance.

[shrewd needle]

I can appreciate that; a person who feels better about themselves is more at peace with themselves than one who doesn't.

[shrewd needle]

Discipline can't come from verbal judo either. It requires doing things whether one likes them or not.

If I want the discipline to wake up, I must be ready to take down my own free will and kick myself out of bed. Or be kicked out by force.

[hallow shadow]

So maybe. Stop trying to convince yourself, and others, that we are just as bad as anyone else.
You’ll feel a lot better.

I’m not saying be above people. Be above evil.

[pale ocean]

Yes. Actions, not words.

[shrewd needle]

I'll be honest, I'm a major philosophy noob, so I'm unaware of what Machiavellianism means.

[hallow shadow]

Discipline can come from verbal judo.

You exhibit the ability, yourself.

[hardy totem]

This is a stalker-channel, sir😏

[hallow shadow]

When you learn something, once, and change your ways.

[pale ocean]

Doing whatever it takes to get ahead including hurting others.

[hallow shadow]

Dammit. You’re right.
Apologies.

[primal nimbus]

Not a wendys?

[hardy totem]

All good, wanted to use that one anyway^^

[shrewd needle]

See, that's the thing.

The 'learning' part is perfectly fine. The 'changing' part isn't. Apathy and inertia are powerful forces.

[weary hedge]

sir this is a McDonald’s drive thru.

[primal nimbus]

Sir, this is Rostok.

[pale ocean]

No, that's not it at all.

[shrewd needle]

Ah, yes...I guess it stems from narcissism...I know there's nuance, but end of the day, it's narcissism...thinking only about oneself.

[hallow shadow]

You’ve never had something told to you once, that absolutely affected your day-to-day?

[pale ocean]

Oh wait, that's not what you were refering to is it?

[hallow shadow]

Yes. It is.

[ebon blade]

No, it's a McDonald's All You Can Eat Buffet

[primal nimbus]

Finally. Tome to play Arena Breakout Infinite

[pale ocean]

Machiavellianism?

[hallow shadow]

Have any of you ever been simply told something so profound (to you) that it changes the way you did things?

[primal nimbus]

THIS EXISTS?

[hallow shadow]

Ohh, no no no.

[weary hedge]

Holy American dream 😋

[shrewd needle]

Been told, yes. Changed me...no.

[primal nimbus]

This

[pale ocean]

Ah okay.

[weary hedge]

I can feel my arteries clogging through that photo

[hallow shadow]

You must be one unfeeling dude.

[ebon blade]

Yes, its being tested first in Branson, Missouri.

[shrewd needle]

Junk food.

[pale ocean]

B U R G E R B A R

[hallow shadow]

A self-sustaining life is surely a hollow one.

[shrewd needle]

I told you before...apathy and inertia are powerful forces. I'm also a nihilist, so that plays a part.

[weary hedge]

Borger.

[shrewd needle]

A self-sustaining life means you don't need anyone else. Which is a virtue, not a vice.

[hallow shadow]

You can be that way.
I’m saying, you don’t get to assume everyone else is a bad as you.

[hallow shadow]

Humans are communal creatures.
Pack animals.

Try. Again.

[shrewd needle]

It's not like that. I don't presume people are good or bad since I don't give 2 shits about that kind of morality.

It's much simpler with me, in that I don't trust you to make the necessary choice when the time comes to make it. That's all it is...lack of trust. Formed from experience.

[ebon blade]

No argument from me.

[weary hedge]

Finally someone spitin

[shrewd needle]

There's always exceptions. The lone wolf...

[hallow shadow]

Ahh.
Well… Nevermind.
I can’t bring you to the farm.

[hallow shadow]

The exception is not the rule.

[shrewd needle]

Aw...and here I was hoping we'd do a shooting competition.

[pale ocean]

Hmmm....I don't very much like you tone.

[shrewd needle]

Agreed.

[hallow shadow]

I cannot bring someone who refuses to love, on a lack of trust, into my property, and arm them.

[hallow shadow]

Oh well.

[weary hedge]

Merica baby. In god we trust

[shrewd needle]

It's fine; I've had worse.

[pale ocean]

That deadass had a typo in it.

I...bro.

[shrewd needle]

Hey...if I find someone worthwhile, I can love. But honestly...I'd rather love dogs than people.

At least dogs won't judge me or back-stab me or destroy my life.

[hallow shadow]

I mean, god ain’t got nothing to do with me.
But yeah. America can occasionally do something right. 😉

Ok.

[weary hedge]

Ur living in the land with the most opportunity and cultural freedom. I’d say that’s a damn good deal on account for the rest of the B.S

[hallow shadow]

We only like to tell ourselves that.

[shrewd needle]

Opportunity is only for the rich. The poor get Starbucks and pay-cheque-to-pay-cheque lives.

[pale ocean]

Did you really just drop an "ok" on us like that?

[hallow shadow]

Not you, Amnesia.
But, yes.

Tolerance is allowed to have limits.
If homie refuses to allow trust and kindness into his heart, I have no reason to continue wasting breath.

[weary hedge]

No. I’d like to see the average American try to do what they do in another country. Their lives would fall apart.

[shrewd needle]

Eh, not his fault...his views and mine can't be reconciled. I'm a man of unpopular opinions wherever I go, honestly, so his is far more subdued.

[pale ocean]

Well, I mean...you're right.

[shrewd needle]

I suppose that's true.

[shrewd needle]

...refuses to allow trust and kindness into his heart...
Things happen for reasons, Mewtwo...I wasn't born this way either.

[weary hedge]

They would be lost and jabbed at because every other system is so dramatically different it’s crazy.

[pale ocean]

I...see your point actually.

[hallow shadow]

I dunno. Living in both Germany and Korea were eye opening.

I could live in either land, happily.
I speak both languages, and can generally blend in with Germans.

[shrewd needle]

I mean...maybe that craziness can be the path to sanity...doing things differently, living differently.

If I moved, I guess language would be a barrier, but otherwise, it'd work out sooner or later.

[hallow shadow]

“Insanity” is a systemic issue.

Anything that does not generate capital is considered “insane”.

That definition is subjective. I sound insane, occasionally. But I don’t really think I am.

[weary hedge]

That’s not the point I’m trying to make tho. We seriously take so much for granted that we wouldn’t know what to do with ourselves outside of what we’ve been given.

[pale ocean]

As do I but being clinically insane is something else entirely.

[hallow shadow]

Nine months without grass will change a man.

[pale ocean]

In the desert?

[hallow shadow]

Yes.

[winged cobalt]

Quick question, favorite artifact y'all ?

[hallow shadow]

Afghanistan has grass.
But no much.

[pale ocean]

Hypercube, hands down.

[hallow shadow]

Broken Rock? Is that it?
Looks like flying thingies?

Or probably Urchin.
Cause it’s pretty.

[winged cobalt]

honestly, i love the moonlight

[pale ocean]

Liquid Rock

[hallow shadow]

Effects? I’d have to say… Compass.

[winged cobalt]

I would have it as a lamp

[weary hedge]

I bet.

[pale ocean]

I'd have Glare as a lamp. Just don't touch it or you'll forget what sleep is.

[shrewd needle]

That, I agree with.

[hallow shadow]

Plasma is also a super pretty artifact.

[shrewd needle]

That is true as well, unfortunately.

Also, I apologize if I said something offensive; I know our perspectives are opposed on this one, but hopefully, we're cool.

[shrewd needle]

My gun.

[weary hedge]

Thank you. I truly wish more people were appreciative of what they got. But I know everyone goes through something different which alters perspectives.

[pale ocean]

Discord has swallowed my phone's and now my laptops battery. Not to mention I've been sitting here for hours just talkin' to y'all.

Hey, speaking of taking things for granted 😂 .

[hallow shadow]

Our different opinions don’t bother me in that way.
I was only upset because of the assumption that everyone is bad.

I try my damndest to be a nice boy. Sure. I snap. But that’s in extreme cases, or I’m just not prepared.

I don’t (I’m sure other) appreciate being lumped in with others who would call me evil to make themselves feel better.

We are cool. I wasn’t angry. Just clarifying a point.

[pale ocean]

Was gonna play games but this conversation has been entralling.

[shrewd needle]

Basically this dilemma.

[weary hedge]

Yes. This is a really good one.

[shrewd needle]

For what it's worth, I trust individuals over a mass and good people are always worth keeing. 🙏

[hallow shadow]

We are in hard times, because good people voted for weak people.

[pale ocean]

Same here. I apologize for my outburst.

[hallow shadow]

Outburst?
Man. I ain’t even upset.

[shrewd needle]

https://tenor.com/view/dreamworks-hungry-food-kung-fu-panda-upset-gif-6332042

[frigid hill]

zevtec has been warned

Reason: Bad word usage

[winged cobalt]

The moonlight is just a beautiful artifact and most likely people would collect it or use it as jewelry

[pale ocean]

I wouldn't say "weak". Just...self absorbed and gratuitously greedy.

[shrewd needle]

OWNED! 😆

[pale ocean]

ouch

[hallow shadow]

Those are weaknesses

[frigid hill]

zevtec has been warned

Reason: Bad word usage

[hallow shadow]

PREGMANT

[pale ocean]

Also true.

[shrewd needle]

Being self-absorbed and gratuitously greedy = weakness, you kow

[pale ocean]

What the...?

[weary hedge]

I don’t think you can say Kng f

[shrewd needle]

Snapped twice...damn. Third time's the charm?

[frigid hill]

zevtec has been warned

Reason: Bad word usage

[weary hedge]

The movies name is banned 😂

[shrewd needle]

Hat-trick moment!

[pale ocean]

What are you doin' m8?

[hallow shadow]

Bro. Wolf’s gonna ban your ass

[weary hedge]

Try saying the pandas movie name😂

[shrewd needle]

Use other characters to fill in.

[shrewd needle]

Ah...Kung F U Panda.

Because 'Fu' = 'phuck you'.

[hallow shadow]

You also cannot say b ells and wh istles

[pale ocean]

You really can't say....ooooooohhhhhh.

[weary hedge]

Oh that’s weird it registers as that lol

[hallow shadow]

I got Wolf’d for that once.

[pale ocean]

?

[shrewd needle]

Well, I presume whoever set up the filters did that.

[hallow shadow]

Bells and whistles

Oh. Never mind.
I’m a gotdamn liar

[weary hedge]

They really be picky😂

[shrewd needle]

Man set himself up!

[pale ocean]

What even are these language rules?

[shrewd needle]

Probably since server is partnered with Discord, I think...but not sure about that.

[pale ocean]

I know there's a page but....really?

[shrewd needle]

Really.

[weary hedge]

Oh so discord has certain rules?

[hallow shadow]

Yup.

[shrewd needle]

https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047236171-Partnered-vs-Verified-Servers

[pale ocean]

And this after having that insanely deep, politically charged conversation.

[weary hedge]

A man just want his freedom of speech 😂

[shrewd needle]

This is why. This server is partnered/verified.

[pale ocean]

That even Tejas couldn't stop.

[silent valve]

Im going to visit south Korea into 15 days from today 😉

[hallow shadow]

Tejas COULD stop it.

[shrewd needle]

Discussions are fine, profanity is a no-no...

[hallow shadow]

Those Red Names ain’t no joke.

[pale ocean]

True. He coulda brought the hammer down but didn't.

[hallow shadow]

I immediately apologized when Tankovic said something.

[weary hedge]

Wonder how it looks on the resume 😂

[pale ocean]

And I very much appreciate that.

[wooden walrus]

if you get banned from this server you really deserve a medal

[shrewd needle]

Yea, the moderators here are chilled out, except for Jack.

[hallow shadow]

I’ve been muted twice.
I learned my lessons.

[wooden walrus]

I'd hesitate to call the people with red names and "mod" tags actual moderators.

[hallow shadow]

Red Bars

[weary hedge]

Jack is out for blood and wants all the smoke 😂

[pale ocean]

Uh oh, you sure about that m8?

[wooden walrus]

I mean they have mod powers but I've seen absolutely unfitting behavior for a mod out of some of them

[shrewd needle]

IKR? Now that explains why he keeps blowing smoke up everyone's... 😏

[weary hedge]

I thought they were trolls. Besides tejas. He’s the only one who takes shit seriously 😂

[pale ocean]

...quietly waiting for one of them to chime in again...

[wooden walrus]

and some others have also passed on stuff that would have gotten yo ahh banned from any other discord in the face of the earth.

[hallow shadow]

They’re Mods.
They just rizz us, sometimes.
Throw back a little witty rizz, and it’s fine.

Mods (here) dont throw shade they can’t stand under.

[wooden walrus]

so I mean they have mod powers but

[shrewd needle]

Nah, they're good...I've seen some absolute worst moderators.

[hallow shadow]

It’s me. I’m guys.

[wooden walrus]

they don't moderate shit lmao

[shrewd needle]

Hi, I'm guys, I'm AMNeSia.

[weary hedge]

True. I guess I have aswell. It’s just funny to see how they treat some people

[shrewd needle]

They moderate enough.

[hallow shadow]

Nah, man. You weren’t here for the argument between me and Deathguard. Over a Pistol Mod.

[wooden walrus]

not saying that they're cool or not, some of them are. I would just conduct moderation in a much more hands-on way if it was my job

[silent valve]

Mods are here really chilled, I second that

[wooden walrus]

ofc it isn't (nor do I want it to be)

[hallow shadow]

Have fun! It’s such a wonderful place.

[weary hedge]

They are almost never around lol

[silent valve]

I know, its first time off duty and just for fun

[shrewd needle]

Meaning that if you get banned from here, it's deserved.

[weary hedge]

Besides Mr tejas

[silent valve]

I would rate this as a yes

[hallow shadow]

I’m almost positive they’re just observing.
To assume they aren’t here is erroneous.

[shrewd needle]

And some of them are from UA channels, so...not their job, generaly.

[wooden walrus]

I lowk want to give oxa prototype a go but I've ran the first half of the game so many damn times I just don't want to go through it again 😭

[weary hedge]

I’m sure they have to incase someone starts a naughty subject

[pale ocean]

Part of me wants to test the waters....

[shrewd needle]

TBF, the role can just be pinged, so...

[hallow shadow]

Pre-SIRCAA can definitely feel like a slog.

[shrewd needle]

Same.

[pale ocean]

And then the rest is a flurry.

[weary hedge]

Oh yeah I forget pinging exists (I keep notis on discord off)

[shrewd needle]

Yep...hence they can be hands-off without much trouble. And most people here tend to behave themselves.

[hallow shadow]

I hate pings.
My phone has stayed on silent since I left the army in ‘17.

I’ll not be giving up my peace to some nerds and notifications.

[silent valve]

Normally the bare color of the name should do, if you are not a bloody n00b, you'll find out sooner or later

[shrewd needle]

If you were a moderator, that'd be bad.

[hallow shadow]

I’d accept it, if I was a Mod.

But that’s not in my stars.
This server won’t give me that power.

I don’t want it, or need it.
Gif perms will suffice.

[shrewd needle]

None of us, NGL...

[weary hedge]

It’s always fun to watch the occasional rage baiter stroll in saying the most out of pocket shit known to man😂

[shrewd needle]

And they get taken care of as quickly as they come. Which is efficiency I like to see.

[hallow shadow]

They prod the bait, too.
It’s soo good.
Then they swing the hammer.

I love how they test how dedicated someone is to trolling.

[pale ocean]

I gotta be here for one of those.

[hallow shadow]

Level 37. Bam.
Almost. There!

[weary hedge]

Some people got a degree in that shit i swear 😂 like bro you can not be this hateful lol

[smoky hawk]

just turn off notifications from the app dork

[hallow shadow]

Like that Decanus guy.

[hallow shadow]

I’m a technotard

But you’re right.

[hoary osprey]

Patch 1.6 today my guys, I feel it.

[pale ocean]

I don't get how some people ENJOY being banned. Like, who are you trying to impress?

[pale ocean]

Stop it. Don't give me hope.

[shrewd needle]

https://tenor.com/view/poking-michelle-oakley-national-geographic-an-injured-moose-gets-an-exam-dr-oakley-yukon-vet-gif-25267281

[weary hedge]

Most of them just like getting a reaction out of people

[wooden walrus]

I mean I could start a new playthrough. I know 1.6 would release the second I hit sircaa invariably.

[pale ocean]

But like...I've never understood that line of thinking.

[wooden walrus]

I'll get the best luck possible, do sircaa and zalissya first try, good outcome, then BAM

[hallow shadow]

That’s why my current playthrough has stopped, at SIRCAA.

[weary hedge]

How do you think comedians and clowns are made. Some people just feed off others emotions. It’s pretty funny actually 😂

[silent valve]

Maybe there is a hidden award to get, like a banner "hey, im 50 times banned from Discord" e.g.

[hallow shadow]

I’ve been banned from two servers.

I try not to make it a habit.

[hallow shadow]

Im funny cause of trauma.

[shrewd needle]

I mean, it's the definition of trolling; it's entertaining to them.

[pale ocean]

See that's what I'm saying. Why do some people get their jollies from making it a habit?

[smoky hawk]

idiots who get banned from servers are lower skilled individuals, the truly skilled among them do it without getting banned

[shrewd needle]

Time for me to troll you with a console offering. 😏

[weary hedge]

Discord Jesus has spoken 🙏

[hallow shadow]

Rage Baiting/Trolling is an art form.
You cannot brute force bait.

[smoky hawk]

https://tenor.com/view/nuh-uh-cat-shake-head-no-gif-9848333987947700845

[hallow shadow]

It has to have substance. Nuance.
Depth.

[shrewd needle]

It's why I don't do it; I've been called a rage-baiter but I simply lack the art of doing it.

Meanwhile those who actually do it are so smooth, everyone takes their side.

[shrewd needle]

https://tenor.com/view/switch-nintendo-switch-switch-2-switch-2-teaser-teaser-gif-8897948670431827233

[weary hedge]

Don’t hate the playa hate the game

[shrewd needle]

There's your console, PC Lover! 😏

[smoky hawk]

mhe the word has degenerated over the years because, a lot of the times, you can just say your opinion outright and if it isnt the common opinions most people would have, people will genuinely start phantasizing over it and will create new scenarios where your opinion is different

[shrewd needle]

I hate both; I totally don't discriminate. 😏

[hallow shadow]

Toss in some Fire Emblem, and Pokemon.
I’ll take it.

[smoky hawk]

people just gaslight themsevles when you arent even trying to bait so

whats the point

I can just walk into a room, and say Bioshock 1 aint even that good
and 30 mofos will just start racking their brains up