BruceVC

I havent been able to post for a month due to my Chrome posts being eaten so I have updated gaming news I finished ELEX 2 and it was fun, its not as good as ELEX 1 but I enjoyed the noticeable crafting improvements and the faction interaction is always entertaining. The main narrative is a little meh until I learnt the origins of the Skyands and then it was more interesting. Its gets 65\100 on the globally respected " BruceVC game rating system" And then I decided to finally play DA:I, Im 10 hours in and Im enjoying it. I have some reasonable criticisms around combat mechanics and exploration but I will make a detailed post later when I have played more. I am using both DAI and Frosty mods and getting them working together is also a story I will share later

It looks like I can post again on Chrome, yaaaay. No more posts getting eaten https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/26/gdp-q4-2022-us-gdp-rose-2point9percent-in-the-fourth-quarter-more-than-expected-even-as-recession-fears-loom.html Higher than expected US GDP numbers with 2.9% for last quarter of 2022 and other positive metrics like lower unemployment. Its really good news and its similar to the 2% GDP growth that Germany recorded for 2022 https://www.destatis.de/EN/Press/2023/01/PE23_020_811.html And this recovery of the economies of many Western countries means less chance of any technical recession because you seeing growth which automatically moves any country out of the definition of recession which is defined as 2 quarters of negative growth and more importantly its a sign of overall economic strength and growth. Why does this matter on this thread? Its another example that the vacuous and propaganda fueled Vatnik economic predictions that use to get posted regularly, they still are but much less, are not true, not accurate and dont reflect the data around economic activity across the West. Things like gold based currencies emerging, the $ being replaced as the worlds global reserve currency, BRICS replacing the influence of Western economic hegemony and Russia creating a new "world economic order " are once again demonstrably untrue and this GDP data confirms it But for me the most significant Vatnik propaganda that this rejects is how Western sanctions against Russia are going to cause Western economies to collapse and the old " EU citizens are going to freeze to death " card hyperbole

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@GorthIm cant seem to give ratings anymore, it gives an error and says " sorry, problem relating to this content " I am using Chrome, is there a solution to this because I know there have been some forum problems?

Thanks, translator worked fine. Really good read and why I am not surprised to see ZH as one of the Russian propaganda sites

@Mamoulian War https://khpg.org/en/1608811138 Dont forget the Ruskies are also removing Ukrainian literature and language from occupied territory and yet its the Russian language that are the " victims " of the Ukrainians. Sure tell me another one

Swiss "neutrality " has often surprised me because there is a dark side to it like hiding of Nazi wealth and how people have used Swiss banks for money laundering. But the Swiss have made changes to this and how Swiss banks work so they do seem to be aware of these types of systemic abuse within their country

That was the most eventful and exciting WC final I have ever watched. France seemed doomed in the first half and then came back in the second half. And extra time was equally as exciting I always wonder if PK are the best way to decide victory but I suppose you need to find a way to get a result?

Maybe you should take your own advice about " putting words in people mouths " because I never said that past atrocities dont matter or we ignore these things when convenient. If you want to know what I think about other conflicts ask me?

What a second half for France, go France

Its like its not the same French team that beat England and Morocco, they seem fatigued and clumsy

Hoonding please, this is an English forum. We dont understand Argentinian

I wouldn't want to be the French team in the change rooms

You see the ref is Polish

That doesnt seem like a very good reason to not support France? Its like you using bad apples as a reason to not support a fellow EU country? Are you sure thats how you feel?

Right its time to start predicting scores for the game today, I am going with 2-1 to France Its going to be a epic game either way and both teams have done exceptionally well to get to the finals I didnt think Argentina would get to the finals after losing to Saudi Arabia but they persevered and demonstrated there skill. Go Roquefort Team

Yes these things indeed dont matter to Russia or Vatnik justification of the invasion of Ukraine and Russian military operations. Thats a good observation

Im watching several engaging series that include The Rookie S4: Its a crime drama about rookie and experienced cops set in LA. Easy to watch and easy to enjoy Fire Country : Directed by Jerry Bruckheimer, its about a young convict with a troubled past who joins the California Department of Fire to reduce his sentence. But he is sent to his hometown where he committed his crime. Its good and all about the dangers and reality of fires in California The English: Its a Western about revenge and redemption. Its has some memorable characters and you reminded of the terrible consequence of syphilis back in the 19th century And then again I want to reiterate how brilliant Let the Right One In is, if you like Vampire series this is a must https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_the_Right_One_In_(TV_series)

So you adopting the " whats good for the goose ... " ideological view So we wont hear anymore outrage about Iraq, Libya or Bosnia\Kosovo. Good to know, I have waited 12 years for that

Maybe, you will have to keep watching

Thats what happened with me and Dark, I enjoyed S1 and then it got too much time travel and alternative outcomes and I stopped watching in S2

Did you ever expect that ending, until the ending this is what I was guessing Here is a good summary link of the complex narrative https://screenrant.com/1899-netflix-ending-explained/

They have created some smaller games but nothing on the scale of this, Im worried that they dont have the experience to deliver on this prestigious title. And the rumors have been around for about 12 months but I was hoping they not true https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chinese_Room

You famously cynical, why ? But Im sure its both, its both a real Ukrainian concern and its fear mongering to ensure Western\US aid doesnt stop And I dont blame the Ukrainians because there war effort is largely dependant on continuous military aid

Wrong country