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Avengers 1 was Shields fault. Tony was partly to blame for Ultton, but not really, he was just investigating and Ultron created himself.

In the comics, both Ultton and Civil War and much better moral issues set up. At least the registration program in Civil War made sense.

Dogs living outside is fine as long as they're given proper shelter and freedom and attention not chained to a tree.

All off OKC. It's a conspiracy.

Darklit_Minuet posted...

OctilIery posted...

Darklit_Minuet posted...

OctilIery posted...

Yes, and sometimes firing the weapon is needed. Your point?

No it isn't. There's always another solution

No, there is USUALLY another solution. Sometimes, firing a gun is the only thing that will keep the officer alive.

If it gets that far, it means the officer has failed at properly deescalating the situation

Not every situation can be deescalated.

StucklnMyPants posted...

Nomadic View posted...

Law enforcement use firearms so rarely I dont see a viable reason for it.

This. I'm not opposed to it, per se, but it's really not necessary. The overwhelming and vast majority of police officers will never fire their gun in the line of duty. From a statistical standpoint, the cost likely wouldn't outweigh the benefit. But if a department wants to spring for outfitting their employees with suppressors with their allotted funds, then more power to them.

Suppressors should already be legal in the US. The idea that people will start committing more crimes because a gun shot is reduced in sound, is quite frankly laughable.

To clarify, this would be used largely for special deployment groups. It'd be primarily for rifles, since it wouldn't be feasible on their pistols, and those deployment groups use their weapons more frequently, and are frequently in closed quarters, the two things which make hearing damage a big risk.

Someone in the topic actually did do the math, and the savings more than made up for the cost.

Darklit_Minuet posted...

OctilIery posted...

Yes, and sometimes firing the weapon is needed. Your point?

No it isn't. There's always another solution

No, there is USUALLY another solution. Sometimes, firing a gun is the only thing that will keep the officer alive.

Darklit_Minuet posted...

OctilIery posted...

Because even as rarely as they use rifles, this will save tons in workers comp from hearing damage.

Not firing their weapon would save even more from hearing.

No gunshot sound > suppressed gunshot sound

Yes, and sometimes firing the weapon is needed. Your point?

gna647 posted...

you can definitely still hear the gunshots but it'll protect their ears

which is the point im assuming

the general public watches too many movies and they think this will turn every cop into Agent 47

Yup. Specifically, it matters for when they go into enclosed spaces, the shots can be really damaging.

And $20 not $40

Well, sort of first. I tried the GC one before and didn't like it, but I didn't really give it much of a chance to catch on, so want to give it another shot. Beresia and Zestiria look most interesting to me, but I don't hear much good about the latter :(

BalisticWarri0r posted...

Kirby posted...

We have suppressors on our in-car rifles. Personally I think its a waste; whenever we go to the range we always have ear protection on anyway. And if it ever came to a real life scenario where you had to use the rifle, adrenaline would be pumping and you wouldnt be affected by the noise. Might do some damage long term, but the majority of cops never fire their weapon anyway.

It also adds unnecessary weight, and once youre holding a rifle for 15 minutes straight...it starts to feel like a ton. So the less the better when it comes to rifles...at least in my opinion.

This is false.

And if the weight of a rifle feels like a ton after 15 minutes you should probably workout more.

No that last point is a valid comment that others have made.

Nomadic View posted...

Law enforcement use firearms so rarely I dont see a viable reason for it.

Because even as rarely as they use rifles, this will save tons in workers comp from hearing damage.

iamintents posted...

Sure that will go well for the public

I mean, it'd be better for the public if anything. Hearing loss hurts everyone.

Freddie_Mercury posted...

how often does the average cop fire their weapon outside of the range though

From what I understand, this would largely be used for special deployments like swat. It isn't practical for pistols usually because you aren't in enclosed spaces, and it increases the time it takes to draw the weapon.

josifrees posted...

Might as well dont want to wake the neighbors and expose them to police brutality

Case in point about misconceptions.

Naysaspace posted...

>Implying you know more than general public, but not stating facts, just offbeat opinions and smarmy emoticon

Knowing more than the general public about something isn't a big deal, lots of things have misconceptions. In this case, a lot of people think they're meant to silence the shots, but in reality they just quiet then enough to remove the threat of hearing impairment.

It's a good idea just for the savings in workers comp, but it's sad to realize that it'll never happen because misinformation will make people scared :/

Number39 posted...

Only if it's by HBO, but Disney would never allow it since Star Wars is kid-friendly and all that jazz

I mean, Rogue One was pretty dark at points and Disney isn't against going dark with their stories.

MabusIncarnate posted...

I agree 100% TC. It sums up this gen of gamers in a nutshell.

I mean, the controversy over battlefront is justified, even if any attempt to get loot boxes regulated or banned is laughable, but this is so much worse.

Hexenherz posted...

It would be cool if Disney stepped in and like... at least paid the PTO or provided a severance package to those affected.

They probably won't though.

Thankfully from my understanding, since it's in California PTO and back pay will be among the first things paid out after bankruptcy. Still sucks, though. I'm wondering if Disney might do something since they did technically breach contract unless they had a promo clause.

Hexenherz posted...

It would be cool if Disney stepped in and like... at least paid the PTO or provided a severance package to those affected.

They probably won't though.

Disney tried to buy the project. The CEO didn't allow it.

Poor employees are getting harassed on Twitter because some people are mad they aren't getting refunds :/

They laid off their entire company on Thanksgiving eve with no severance, medical, or PTO payouts, shut down the game a month earlier than announced, and now it's coming out the company knew this was coming for a month but banned employees from talking about it. All because the CEO is a sexual predator and decided to let the company die and fuck everyone over rather than stepping down and letting Disney buy the game.

I need to learn and play that game, it looks so fun and unique

What should I sing

Esrac posted...

It's cool if they want the movie to focus more on Elastigirl, since the first mostly focused on Mr. Incredible.

But does the movie really need a sequel? Especially since so much time has passed?

They've had the sequel planned for a long time, apparently with a fantastic script. They wouldn't do it without Brad bird, and he wouldn't do it if he didn't approve.

BLAKUboy posted...

http://collider.com/the-incredibles-2-elastigirl/

It's about Elastigirl, Bob and Jack-Jack are just some side antics.

You're right, I misread the synopsis.

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dave_is_slick posted...

Why would they bitch? He kinda is unemployed right now.

The alt-right has an obsession with the masculinity of other men.

No one gives a shit about stay at home dads.

But they care about the "traditional family model" where the dad brings in the money.

SSJ2GrimReaper posted...

where is the mom

is she boning frozone

Probably working, thus why he's home alone.

dave_is_slick posted...

Why would they bitch? He kinda is unemployed right now.

Because hurricane sure women should stay home or something. They'll find a reason.

I'm sure there will be some form of controversy or another over this from the usual suspects, but I'm excited!

Lost_All_Senses posted...

What got you past that period?

Medication, focused on taking care of myself, and just improved my situation in general. Still not good, but better.

YourDrunkFather posted...

You should probably be telling this to a therapist instead of CE. Just Saiyan

I have already.

I was tired of being around, and felt like a drain on everyone, but I didn't actually want to die, and lived in fear of the time when my resolve slipped just long enough.

Shits scary, yo, glad I'm past that X.x

Northlane posted...

Loot boxes are ruining gaming

EA's insatiable greed might actually be good for the industry if it gets looked back on as the breaking point and gets governments to regulate this garbage

Again, they won't regulate it. Same as MTG or other card games, if you get a product with every purchase it isn't gambling.

Happened to have one at my store, so I just went on break and picked it up.

Not actually for me though, it's for my girlfriend's son but all three of us will play it.

Darmik posted...

Dash_Harber posted...

I'm not really sure what the fuck people are mad about now.

EA offers loot boxes. People complain.
EA adjusts the usefulness of the loot boxes in order to make it harder to bribe your way to victory. People complain.
EA agrees to remove loot boxes. People complain.

Jesus, just don't buy the fucking game. Let the rest of us enjoy it for what it is.

It's hard for people at accept that loot boxes and Games as a Service is really fucking popular. The sales for these games are insane.

I find it hard to blame EA when the games I adore and don't feature any of this stuff often flop.

I don't blame EA for microtransactions, and I'll usually defend them, but the shit in battlefront 2 is incredibly excessive.

OmegaShinkai posted...

He said this gen, not a 17-year old game with an updated graphics pack.

Good thing it's a modern game with tons of things separating it from both 1.6 and source.

I Like Toast posted...

OctilIery posted...

I Like Toast posted...

OctilIery posted...

Good thing smarter people than you make the laws

Did Trump get impeached?

He doesn't make laws.

Sure he only signs them into law, appoints judges to enforce them, and direct congress to create laws of his vision. But sure, okay did all the climate deniers quit this morning?

Politicians are dumber than even the dumbest CEmen. Even dumber than octiwrong

I'll ignore your gross misunderstanding of the US politics system and point out the conversation you're joining is talking about Europe.

I Like Toast posted...

OctilIery posted...

Good thing smarter people than you make the laws

Did Trump get impeached?

He doesn't make laws.

EverDownward posted...

OctilIery posted...

bulletproofvita posted...

DarthAragorn posted...

OctilIery posted...

EverDownward posted...

What I think is that they really pulled microtransactions because they're under investigation in Europe to determine whether or not Battlefront II is gambling. It probably spooked them.

The investigation will find they aren't, because it isn't.

Lol

But is it Lol
It's promoting spending money to win.

No, it isn't. This has been gone over with a bunch of things outside of gaming. There's never a real chance of loss, just a chance that you won't get something as valuable. It's the same reason things like CCGs aren't gambling.

This is why if we have to ban trading card games to minors below the age of 18, I'm fine with this. I'm absolutely okay with government censorship over anything involving chance if it means gaming dies so that it can have a chance to be free of all the bullshit it's got now. And yes, I'd willingly trade one cancer for the other.

Good thing smarter people than you make the laws.

bulletproofvita posted...

DarthAragorn posted...

OctilIery posted...

EverDownward posted...

What I think is that they really pulled microtransactions because they're under investigation in Europe to determine whether or not Battlefront II is gambling. It probably spooked them.

The investigation will find they aren't, because it isn't.

Lol

But is it Lol
It's promoting spending money to win.

No, it isn't. This has been gone over with a bunch of things outside of gaming. There's never a real chance of loss, just a chance that you won't get something as valuable. It's the same reason things like CCGs aren't gambling.

weapon_d00d816 posted...

OctilIery posted...

weapon_d00d816 posted...

OctilIery posted...

weapon_d00d816 posted...

DarthAragorn posted...

Neither are nearly as movement based as Titanfall wtf

You clearly haven't played Halo 5.

Gears is also EXTREMELY movement based because of wall bouncing (as much as I hate that mechanic it's become integral to the game in 4).

They still don't even compare to titan fall, which is closer to an arena fps than anything on consoles.

That was an incredibly stupid statement.

No, it really wasn't. The movement speed and mechanics for titan fall are insane. Halo and gears have mechanics, but not nearly as complex or fast paced.

How in the hell is Titanfall 2 complex? Its pace is also pretty similar to Halo 5. Not much faster but far more clusterfuckery.

Please stop talking up Titanfall like it's a skill shooter. It's embarrassing.

It is one, though.

weapon_d00d816 posted...

OctilIery posted...

weapon_d00d816 posted...

DarthAragorn posted...

Neither are nearly as movement based as Titanfall wtf

You clearly haven't played Halo 5.

Gears is also EXTREMELY movement based because of wall bouncing (as much as I hate that mechanic it's become integral to the game in 4).

They still don't even compare to titan fall, which is closer to an arena fps than anything on consoles.

That was an incredibly stupid statement.

No, it really wasn't. The movement speed and mechanics for titan fall are insane. Halo and gears have mechanics, but not nearly as complex or fast paced.

weapon_d00d816 posted...

DarthAragorn posted...

Neither are nearly as movement based as Titanfall wtf

You clearly haven't played Halo 5.

Gears is also EXTREMELY movement based because of wall bouncing (as much as I hate that mechanic it's become integral to the game in 4).

They still don't even compare to titan fall, which is closer to an arena fps than anything on consoles.

EverDownward posted...

What I think is that they really pulled microtransactions because they're under investigation in Europe to determine whether or not Battlefront II is gambling. It probably spooked them.

The investigation will find they aren't, because it isn't.

CS:GO wins.

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This is astoundingly bad, especially with such a massive budget.

There was another really cool shot in I think Sucker Punch that involved some tricky camera work and CGI to look over the shoulder at girls in a dressing room, then go through their mirror and look at them from the front.

I love tricks like that.

FLAMING EVIL HOMER posted...

OctilIery posted...

FLAMING EVIL HOMER posted...

OctilIery posted...

Gimmick posted...

If I got banned from playing an online only game just for not using the characters that other people wanted me to play, I'd be receiving a full refund immediately from Blizzard. Hopefully everyone that gets banned is smart enough to do the same.

You'd have your refund denied.

Go to quick play

Why?

I swear people who want to argue about this are the same people who use their phones or whatever in movie theaters and justify it by saying they bought a ticket too.

Because everybody else playing on your team bought the game too and may want to take competitive seriously. If you want to play for fun and still do the objectives, just go to quickplay where it's more loose in team comp. It's true there's people who take it too seriously with any off meta pick in comp, but don't let one toxic person be the voice for everybody else.

I'm. Not arguing for or against anything, I'm saying there's no chance you'll get a refund after getting banned.

FLAMING EVIL HOMER posted...

OctilIery posted...

Gimmick posted...

If I got banned from playing an online only game just for not using the characters that other people wanted me to play, I'd be receiving a full refund immediately from Blizzard. Hopefully everyone that gets banned is smart enough to do the same.

You'd have your refund denied.

Go to quick play

Why?

Gimmick posted...

If I got banned from playing an online only game just for not using the characters that other people wanted me to play, I'd be receiving a full refund immediately from Blizzard. Hopefully everyone that gets banned is smart enough to do the same.

You'd have your refund denied.

I would actually be fine with a world religions class, teaching the basic tenets, beliefs, and demographics for religions. But Evolution needs to be taught too(and separately), and it needs to teach some of everything.