benwubbleyou

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[–] benwubbleyou 4 points 1 year ago

I am a citizen of neither here or there Don’t really belong anywhere

Don’t support any party It seems foolhardy

I believe in a man who rose from the dead So I waste my life for that instead

[–] benwubbleyou 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It depends on where it comes from. There is a defeatism that comes from my cynicism, but there is also the existential dread lying awake at night that I deal with as well.

I’m curious about what specifically it is stemming from? In your post you mention feeling aged out in an industry you have become extremely accustomed to. Do you feel like your value is very much driven by what you do? If you were to be aged out and eventually replaced do you feel like a large part of yourself would be missing?

In regards to how often I experience dread, it can be an every day thing. But it depends on what it comes from. There is the dread from feeling powerless to change my environment or culture I am in, but I have found personally that living to bring joy in the small things helps with that. If the dread is from questioning my purpose if there even is one, it’s the same line of thinking for me as before.

I have no clue if that provides any value but I hope you find peace amidst what you’re going through.

[–] benwubbleyou 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Apparently scientists were able to figure out what his last meal was too as they were able to take samples from his stomach.

[–] benwubbleyou 0 points 1 year ago

The WAN show clips weren’t, but it’s also possible that they were zooming in for the sake of keeping the viewers attention.

[–] benwubbleyou 2 points 1 year ago

Painting challenges are absolutely a thing. Some models are harder to paint because of their complexity or size. For example, some necron models are very difficult to paint because of all the small pieces. Knights are a fun painting project because of the size.

Also regarding rotation, I know some folks who have metal models from the 90s that they still use.

[–] benwubbleyou 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

So I’m not an expert but I believe the models that GW sells are available to play.

If you don’t see an index card for a unit you want to play then maybe hold off on spending.

When it comes to rotation like in Magic, you can argue that GW does do this, but it is on a much much longer time scale and much smaller of an amount of units. They won’t release a model and rules for it and then sunset in 3-4 years. It usually stays in the game for a long time, and the rules for it will be adjusted over time.

The combat patrol boxes like the necrons may have brand new units to build and paint but that would be it. It would recommend buying models with rules or painting challenges that interest you first rather than on what may be viable or competitive. Enjoy the whole experience of the hobby!

[–] benwubbleyou 6 points 1 year ago

I’d recommend checking out “Jesus and John Wayne” it’s a book that digs into a lot of these ideas.

[–] benwubbleyou 19 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Tim Keller wrote about this in 2018 and it still rings true. Christians dont get to choose a side.

[–] benwubbleyou 86 points 1 year ago (13 children)

How is this not anti competitive behaviour?

[–] benwubbleyou 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Based on comments and stuff I read, isn’t this sooner than expected? I thought I read somewhere it wouldn’t be until October until contact would be possibly back.

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