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If they put it on the steam sale i will get it.

Sorry for the lack of response my CPU time is limited nowadays.  PC and console can be in a league, kind of.  The settings for sim can be manually put in by the league runner so technically it could work.  Labor intensive for the league runner but doable. I have been playing for a bit now and its got good bones and has very engaged developers so I think the future is bright.   

Just thought I would drop a line about this game.  It's available on PC and console. I play it on the ps5 and it's a lot of fun.  It is graphically not up to Madden standards but its franchise mode is off the charts good.  There are a lot of coaching leagues out there since it allows you to set your team's tendencies by down distance, and any other factor you can think of.  Give it a shot it's a fun ride for 30 bones.

http://axisleague.com/

https://www.wolverinestudios.com/games/draft-day-sports-college-football

perfect time to join... season 1 is over and heading into season 2.

pick a team from the mac or sunbelt.

Would love to but I don't have a home PC to run the software at the moment. 

Umm dang, I disappear for a few months, kinda been busy in the healthcare world, would have moved to jump back into the TUFF world.  I wish I could still go back and look at the old articles and history of the league.  Let me know when I could get in if possible.  What game are you using now?

 

So my boss messages me during work on Thursday and says "I can't stop buying PS5s because getting them is so satisfying, but I never play them because I prefer my XBox Series S." He then tells me how he's had 3 so far, and given away two to two other co-workers and, hey, would I like the third one?

And that's how I came to have a PS5 in my house today.

Nice

If you are willing to put up with less than great graphics and some retro gameplay there is no deeper franchise mode out there than the one offered in AXIS football https://axisleague.com/ .  I am waiting for it to pass the sony certification process to download it.  The 19 version was good but the newest version looks even deeper on the franchise side. 

yea, I see that after I bought SM PS4, there's a PS5 icon which I guess you click and it upgrades.

I was thinking yesterday that I really wouldnt use it all that much, I mean I guess my PS4 games could be played on it so there's that, but as for new games, Im thinking now that COD isnt worth based on what I read and Cyberpunk may be the only I'd buy for quite some time.

That plus the fact this thing just stands up? You cant lay it flat?
Aside from it being disgustingly butt white, I have to deal with placement issues because it cant lay flat?
Cmon Sony, wtf?

Just to clarify it can be laid flat. It comes with a stand that allows for either.

Old and worn out but still good

https://youtu.be/WrhAC0dFis0

So far the Ps5 is great. 0 load times with decent graphical upgrades Mk ije all launch titles most are ps4.5 next year will be the real wow games, maybe summer.

[24 Hour War]

This will be a quickie, but the NF doc 24 Hour War is worth a watch if you are a racing fan.
There was also the movie, if you are just a casual fan, Ford vs Ferrari with Damon and Bale that was really good at telling this story too.
The doc covers how 24 Hours @ Le Mans came to be and how big racing really was, people just dont realize today.
So it moves kinda quick until it gets to the meaty part which is Ford v Ferrari in the 60's.
It delves in to the management of both Ford and Ferrari, the racers, engineers etc.
Interviews with some of those guys still alive today adds to the emotion and realism of what they are discussing.
If you want entertainment, go with the movie. It's pretty accurate and well told.
If you've seen that and want more, go to the doc, it was worth it to me, especially seeing all the old footage.

Both the documentary and the movie are worth watching.  They were very well done.

You a big race fan?

Not really but I like a good documentary and a good movie and both fit that bill.  Not to mention this story had a David vs goliath spin, America vs. Europe spin , sticktuitivness vs pessimism spin to it, all of which appeal to me so... I like racing in a passing sort of way but I really just like a well made historically based story.   

so how is everyone watching football? Are you getting the games you want?

So on the nfl fantasy football app I can watch Monday Thursday and the game of the week.  Not ideal but it gets me at least some football.

[24 Hour War]

This will be a quickie, but the NF doc 24 Hour War is worth a watch if you are a racing fan.
There was also the movie, if you are just a casual fan, Ford vs Ferrari with Damon and Bale that was really good at telling this story too.
The doc covers how 24 Hours @ Le Mans came to be and how big racing really was, people just dont realize today.
So it moves kinda quick until it gets to the meaty part which is Ford v Ferrari in the 60's.
It delves in to the management of both Ford and Ferrari, the racers, engineers etc.
Interviews with some of those guys still alive today adds to the emotion and realism of what they are discussing.
If you want entertainment, go with the movie. It's pretty accurate and well told.
If you've seen that and want more, go to the doc, it was worth it to me, especially seeing all the old footage.

Both the documentary and the movie are worth watching.  They were very well done.

[The market place of ideas eliminates things like racism and unjust beliefs because it allows them to be in the daylight for all to see.]

Lets go through a few of these!



The market place of ideas eliminates things like racism and unjust beliefs because it allows them to be in the daylight for all to see. 

How's that working out? Is that why racism has been conquered in the US? Is that why our institutions are free of racist influence, and we live in a time without racial strife? It's funny, you say you haven't heard that saying since 8th grade, as I actively mocked the usage of it by referencing it to Ben Shapiro, and then you go and praise the idea. "The marketplace of ideas" is yet another BS rhetoric, that was the point, and then you praised it.

You are displaying the exact behavior I am talking about "be more careful with your words" why because I might offend someone?

No, because you're not choosing your words carefully, and are actively promoting the kind of apathy and lack of empathy that the alt-right thrives on. I'm sure it's exhausting everyday seeing people up in arms about some new "social justice" deal. Imagine how exhausting it feels to not be able to unplug from that, when you're black, when you're trans, when you're homosexual. That's our privilege, Rigg, that's my point. You decry the mob, but you don't decry the conditions that created the mob.

Every point you made in the paragraph is irrelevant because I did not advocate or even comment regarding any of those issues. 

I feel like I covered this in my response above, but again, your apathy and disregard ARE a comment in and of themselves.

They are paid to do a job. Play a sport, pretend to be another person on film, write a book.    Literally nothing in my post was left or right.

Laura Ingraham: Stick to sports!

The movement by the NBA has been incredible, and is possible because they are players of means due to their talent. Yes, it's an idealist view, but in an ideal world, prominent public figures would use their platform to promote social good. Again, to the point of Gina, they shouldn't be harassed or what have you, but, to repeat myself yet again, decrying this mob without decrying the conditions that created the mob is in and of itself ignoring the real issues underneath. It's not that hard to go "yeah, well, that's Twitter," but instead, there was some lecture about groupthink and cancel culture.

How many people leave this country on rafts, homemade boats, or just illegally immigrate to other countries to get away from the extreme poverty and oppression taking place here?  Now, how many do those things just to get a chance to call this country home?  We may not be perfect but we are a damn sight better than most alternatives.


Is that where the bar is? Do you realize we're STILL banned from travelling to most countries right now? We have the most coronavirus deaths. Healthcare is a nightmare in America. Immigration is, of course, down during the Trump admin (regardless of politics, it's no secret that was the Trump admin's goal, so whether it's down as a matter of policy or as a matter of foreigners being afraid to now come here, I imagine it's a bit of both).

This right here sums up so many of my issues with your posts, Rigg. You act like the status quo is fine. It's not fine. I get that it works for you and me and we get to live our little lives and make out well for our families and such, but for the majority of Americans, especially minorities, it's not working. That's without going into wealth divides. The problem is the deeper underlying core beliefs, the "This is fine" mentality where what you're used to is OK, even if what you're used to is horrible. There's a reason there's been this growing "politically correct" movement, it's a movement for people, and, along with democratic socialism, is trying to fix these very injustices baked into our system. I answer your "things could be worse" with a humble "yes, but things could be so, so much better." Yet, the very idea of treating people with dignity and respect is considered some sort of "radical left" proposition.

I live a life of compassion for others I don't just rant about it on the internet.  If you can't talk with others who differ from you with some modicum of respect then you should refrain from doing so until you grow up a bit. blue pill instead of the red  

And here we have the problem. There is no blue pill. There is no red pill. Labels are idiotic to begin with. It's not that hard to say, as a simple human being, I am for the equal treatment of all my fellow citizens. I am for social justice, be it BLM or what have you. And we have to realize, these matters we're discussing here, they're not opinion. Yes, that's my belief. It's not opinion. To me, it is a truth, and it is a truth many Americans in this country either don't want to deal with, don't want to face, or just simply oppose. Americans lack empathy and compassion, and we see it now with the mask protests, with the taunts and jabs. You ask people to sacrifice for others, for those who are more vulnerable, and you get met with this lack of empathy. You decry the mob calling for compassion, calling for empathy, but you don't call out the fact the reason these cries are coming is these people have faced true oppression, true violation of their rights, while those decrying "cancel culture" have only had the impression of such, because they haven't actually faced true adversity.

I commend you on your home life, and that you're able to carry yourself locally in a way that you can sleep at night, and that leaves you feeling that you contributed to your community. I can do the same. I only hope you can broaden your mind to a larger reality, beyond Democrat/Republican, to intrinsic truths of humanity and civilization. While I don't think America is what you think it is, I still think it can get there, even as it faces it's greatest obstacles ever this year. But I simply cannot agree with the statements you've made in this thread.

Well lets go through a few of these

How's that working out?
The county is less racist now than it has ever been.  It's not perfect or where we want to be but it is better and getting better.  Congress is the most racially diverse its ever been (https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/02/08/for-the-fifth-time-in-a-row-the-new-congress-is-the-most-racially-and-ethnically-diverse-ever/)
  While Pro sports has a ways to go there are more minority coaches now than ever. (https://theundefeated.com/features/black-coaches-cleveland-tyronn-lue-golden-state-mike-brown-nba-finals-first-time-since-1975/)
Not to mention I grew up in a time that black Qb's were a rarity and now they make up a large portion of the Qb population in the NFL.  For the start of the 2020 NFL season, 10 of the league's 32 starting quarterbacks were black, the most in one week in NFL history. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_starting_black_NFL_quarterbacks#:~:text=It%20was%20not%20until%202017,one%20week%20in%20NFL%20history.)

One I can't gather resources for but can say it because it's self-evident.  It's not that long ago that a person like Don Lemon wouldn't have been allowed on air and never would have been allowed to say what he says.  It's not that long ago that Lebron James would have been fearful for his livelihood or even his life for being as vocal as he is.
There will never be a time that racism doesn't exist in this or any other country.  Even in countries that are for the most part made up of the same race they find other reasons to hate each other, religion, same religion different sect, wrong family, wrong political party. The point is you will never eradicate racism or hatred form the earth.  Should we try yes and we are.  We are a long way from segregated society and socially accepted racism. There are more examples but I know you will only dismiss them offhand and again act like we are living in the most oppressive society ever, ironically if you were living in that society you would not be allowed to say so.

  You are displaying the exact behavior I am talking about "be more careful with your words" why because I might offend someone?

I don't have to choose my words carefully because I said nothing offensive. I used the word mob to describe those attacking Gina because it accurately describes those people.  I used the term cancel culture because it's a real thing and its what they are trying to do to her by asking for her job over literally nothing.




Every point you made in the paragraph is irrelevant because I did not advocate or even comment regarding any of those issues.

What apathy are you talking about?  I have literally said they deserve to be treated humanly and be allowed to live their lives as they choose.  What exactly is apathetic about that?  Is it only good enough if I swear allegiance to every issue, they have blindly tied myself to a cause?  If so, that's called being bullied into supporting something, much like they are trying to do to Gina. You point out a specific injustice and I will fight with you on that issue but I won't blindly support any movement because no movement is 100% right all the time.

They are paid to do a job. Play a sport, pretend to be another person on film, write a book.   

So, you are double speaking.  They don't have to make a statement but if they don't then they are part of the problem.  In other words, they don't have a choice, think this way, support this cause, or lose your career.  Fascist much?

How many people leave this country on rafts

I believe in my own post I said things could be better.  All socialism will get you is poverty for all, but why pay attention to every country that has tried it. Don't try and use Denmark as a rebuttal, even they say they are not socialist, they have a capitalist economy. (https://www.vox.com/2015/10/31/9650030/denmark-prime-minister-bernie-sanders)
You read into things a lot; do you realize that? I have never once said the status quo is great and there is no room for improvement.  I have said all people should be treated with compassion no matter their beliefs. I have said that no one should be mistreated for their given lifestyle.  You can not go two-seconds without mentioning Trump in an argument: do you realize that?  He literally has nothing to do with this conversation yet you keep bringing him up as if he proves some point.
As to whether should the bar be people wanting to risk life and limb to get into this country? Yes, it should.  If this country were half as bad as you think it is they would not want to be here. You are a product of privileged.  You set in a county that affords you the freedom to do as you wish be who you wish and you cant see it.  I believe in the constitution and the dream of a people governing itself.  A government answerable to the people. A land where all men are created equal and afforded equal opportunity but not guarantees equal outcome.  Is that what we have now? Yes and no. In many ways we are there in others we have miles to go. We are not perfect but we are better than the other options as a whole. Much like personal growth, we will never reach an end growth is indefinate. 

I live a life of compassion for others I don't just rant about it on the internet.
The problem with everything you just said is its gibberish.  I am an independent and don't vote for party affiliation, which I have told you the past.  I would say on a local level this last election I voted 70% democrat about 50/50 on the state level and about 60% republican on the federal level.
I spoke of the mob because it was the subject of our discussion regarding Gina.  I am not obligated to cry out in every discussion about underlying oppression especially when it had nothing to do with what we were talking about. I would argue that by being there for real people I actually know in their times of need I am making more of a real impact for change than a hundred internet warriors crying out for change in an echo chamber.
There you ago again attacking me, claiming I lack empathy or compassion for others. How do you make these judgments?  I have said nothing to give even an ounce of credence to your assertions.

[But there's a reason people put those pronouns into their profiles: it's to normalize it for both the trans-community and non-binary folks, who do use those pronouns in their profiles to avoid misgendering]

She elected to not cave in and that doesnt mean she doesnt care. I get the feeling she does care, but the beep bop boop in my mind was a quiet fuck you, I will not acquiesce to your ridiculous demands. Who the fuck are you anyway?
That's the spirit I take away from this whole thing.

But there's a reason people put those pronouns into their profiles: it's to normalize it for both the trans-community and non-binary folks, who do use those pronouns in their profiles to avoid misgendering. However, it also puts a target on their back for the online bigots, and thus the proliferation of pronouns across the site. I don't have them in my profile on Twitter because I don't tweet, ever, literally, I only read stuff on the site plus I'm certainly not a person of any prominence, but I do have them in my email signature at work, all for the purpose of helping to normalize pronoun usage at my workplace.

Again, I'm not saying she had to add the pronouns to her Twitter, and I'm not saying she should lose her job on the Mandalorian because of the beep/boop/bop nonsense. But it was a childish and misguided response. It's a case of "everyone reacted in the worst way possible," from the people harassing her to Gina's response, and unfortunately, it results in the erasure of the actual victims and issue.

I understand the purpose, but I'm suggesting that she took the stance that, a) the photo had nothing to do with trans people, b) had nothing to do with ACAB or BLM, but yet, that's the mess she found herself in through no action or comment of her own.
And worse, instead of trying to converse with her to see if there was a misunderstanding in her meaning, she was literally bullied in to doing something that was well beyond her intent. hence the beep bop boop being a fuck you.
She saw it as cyber bullying, and honestly, I do too, but Twitter sees it as her being a transphobe.

Ill mostly agree with the last part and I do think we are in the same book if not the same page, but I dont think she was childish, I think it was a measured response to bully tactics for which she has a history of opposing. Would it had been better to not say anything? Sure. Especially in her position. But she felt just as strong about her cause as the Twitter user's did about theirs. Ill add, Gina's response is directly related to the shit storm thrust upon her. She did nothing to warrant the onslaught against her.

Agree with all of what you said.

Our two older dogs passed.  We had a Golden retriever mix and Begal that passed during the early days of this mess.  Since then we had added a German Shepard to the house.