I think it is a thing of “the lesser evil”, A “seemingly” lesser evil. Those who are critical of the US and the West, like my father, tend to overlook the evils of rival powers, the same goes the other way around.

The thing is, the alternative, seeing all great powers for what they are: equally deplorable evils (as I do), is fucking depressing. It makes you think there’s no hope because the world is at the mercy of the biggest pieces of shit ever, a war between Monsters and Demons.

That’s the funny thing: they don’t.

Hypocrisy is written all over their souls… If they have any, that is.

First time I’ve seen an Emo Horse. Does he listen to My Chemical Romance?

https://filmstories.co.uk/features/the-strange-and-complex-world-of-patented-game-mechanics/

I know very well that patents are used as a weapon, not to protect any property. There are a lot of things that are patented but for which no legal action has been taken because whoever infringes the patent is not seen as a threat by the patent rights holder, case Nintendo with Pokémon, who did not get serious about patents when Temtem or Cassette Besst or other Monster Cstchers came out, but when Palworld came out they got to work.

But that’s only if I USE the patented Mechanic, and why would I use willfully a patented mechanic? What benefits would get me to use a something that I know FOR SURE is going to get me in legal troubles?

It’s a pressure move, a way to flex legal muscle and intimidate. Nintendo’s real fear is that Palworld will start selling merchandise, which is where Nintengo earns more from pokemon. The patent thing is a deterrent so that the Palworld guys don’t get brave.

I know that, that’s why I’m asking where or how to know if I’m about to use a patented mechanic.

The Nemesis System of Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. Warner Bros. patented that mechanic and for that reason it has never been seen again in any game beyond those already mentioned. Nintendo also recently patented several mechanics of the Pokemon games in response to the growing popularity of Palworld. Bandai also patented the mechanics of placing mini-games on the loading screens, so for 20 years no game was able to do so until recently when the patent expired.

OK, let’s pretend and say yes to that… So?

That’s your Custom Character

This is the best name so far

Lol I just received a follow request from an account just like the one you describe.

It’s more like that boss in one of the Borderlands games that dies from falling down the stairs.

You don’t even do anything, he just trips and dies.

Holy fuck it is for real! I thought it was a made up word lol

Oh, ok! Lol

… I perceive there’s a joke here but I don’t quite get it. Could you kindly explain, please? 😅

My brother works in the kitchen as a cook, I don’t know if that makes a difference, I admit I assume he works for a salary just because he has a Boss and is working for someone else.

And, well, maybe “self-employed” was the correct term? Although it didn’t fit well with what I wanted to say, but since English is not my mother language, I kinda get confuse sometimes.

For… No reason in particular. I just do that sometimes unconsciously.

Perhaps culture and/or upbringing have something to do with it.

My mother has always prioritized her economic and work independence, something she taught my sisters. My brothers and I, on the other hand, were always stressed the importance of having a stable job.