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  1. Gravel

    Destiny 2 - Clan Link 1st Post

    What about the zone token/coins or whatever (shit you get from random chests)? I read something about not turning those in; why not? It looks like all it does is increase faction for that NPC.
  2. Gravel

    Destiny 2 - Clan Link 1st Post

    I can't figure out if I'm just paranoid because everyone is min/maxing, or if I actually need to. Unfortunately it's kind of ruining some of the fun of the game because I'm afraid I'll accept a quest reward when I wasn't supposed to, or complete a quest at the wrong power level. I just need...
  3. Gravel

    Destiny 2 - Clan Link 1st Post

    That's how it was in beta though, and after the first day it seems like damn near everyone was doing it.
  4. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    I've never been a fan of doing more than 5 rep sets on deadlift. It's too taxing on your entire system, which means your form breaks down the higher reps you do (which is a big reason I think Crossfitters doing deadlifts is the stupidest fucking thing you could do). That said, I don't even do...
  5. Gravel

    Destiny 2 - Clan Link 1st Post

    Pretty bummed about the aim assist thing. Guess I won't even bother with PVP. I'm having major buyer's remorse on this one, but hopefully the PVE is fun enough to make it worthwhile. I should probably give the game a shot before writing it all off already, but you all really didn't sell this...
  6. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    Holy shit, you increased your 3 lift total close to 100 pounds in 10 days? Man, to be a noob lifter again...
  7. Gravel

    Hawaii

    Thunder in California is fucking weird. Because almost everyone lives in some kind of valley, it sounds a lot louder than it would in the Midwest. But yeah, 5 years in California now and I think I've only heard thunder once or twice.
  8. Gravel

    Destiny 2 - Clan Link 1st Post

    Is it actual auto aim, or the thing from the beta where you could "turn it on" with an attached controller? I mean, either way it's a retarded decision, but one is a little less retarded.
  9. Gravel

    Ray Donovan

    Double
  10. Gravel

    Ray Donovan

    Why? Is anyone even watching this show anymore?
  11. Gravel

    Destiny 2 - Clan Link 1st Post

    Got my preload finally going. Any word yet on what time servers are coming up? I'm not taking off work for this game, but more wondering if they'll be cleared up by the time I get home. Edit: NM, looks like 10am PDT.
  12. Gravel

    Curb your Enthusiasm

    Episode 3 I was laughing almost start to finish. I actually saw this play out in real life a few years ago in San Diego. Right hand turn lane, cop car in the front at a red light. Light turned green and there were several cars behind the cop, no one moving. The guy right behind the cop car...
  13. Gravel

    Hawaii

    So we just got back from 2 weeks in Kauai. Definitely the best vacation of my life. Normally after 2 weeks somewhere I'm ready to get home, but not this time. Absolutely love the island. We kept saying there were no "highlights" of the trip because every day was just fantastic. We did 5 hikes...
  14. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    I don't do physics. I just know that adding mass, not necessarily muscle, does in fact have a correlation to increasing bench press. Maybe it's just got to do with cushioning the joints better. Fuck if I know. But I've been lifting for a decade and that's my conclusion. Why does body weight...
  15. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    It's not "easy" but bodyweight has one of the biggest correlations to bench press. If I put on 20 pounds of just fat, my bench press would go up about 30 pounds.
  16. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    I've done enough cuts to the low teens, and seen enough other people do them, that I know people vastly underestimate their body fat. You always think "I'm just 10 or 15 pounds from being shredded." You drop 20 and still aren't where you thought you'd be.
  17. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    If you're hiking 8 hours a day, I strongly recommend forgoing hiking boots and finding some comfortable trail runners. As for training, just start hiking. Eventually you'll find your hiking legs.
  18. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    Not only are they on steroids, but you're talking about guys that have been training their entire lives versus an article aimed at brand new lifters. What works for someone who's been doing it for 2 months is not the same as 20 years.
  19. Gravel

    Fight comps

    Was expecting a guide to Vegas comps. Leaving thread disappointed.
  20. Gravel

    Debate Roundabouts: Efficiency in Action or Vortex of Death

    We've got a roundabout at the main intersection of the base I work on. I'll be honest, I have no idea how the traffic would ever flow properly there without it. Everyone knows how to use it. Most of the roundabouts I see other places are single lane though, which I dont think function as well...
  21. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    LOL...okay then. 5'7" at 210 and 10% is an FFMI of 29.66...which would make you one of the most genetically gifted humans to ever walk the earth. Anrold is 6'2" and won the Olympia at about 235. You either have no idea what you're talking about, or you're running a ton of drugs.
  22. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    Are you like 7 feet tall or are you juicing? Single digits at 227 would be fucking massive.
  23. Gravel

    Hawaii

    Does Amazon Prime work for Hawaii? Seems like that'd be enough for me to get all the retarded shit I want without it feeling isolated.
  24. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    This. All body fat measurement tests are garbage in my opinion. The value in them is as a measure over time. If you do a bod pod or DEXA and get 15% and then 4 months later get 13%, you can be relatively sure you lost about 2%. But whether you're actually 13% depends and it's better to just...
  25. Gravel

    AIM is getting ready for the big sleep

    Bunch if super nerds up in here. Ignore that like 5 years ago I tried to figure out my ICQ but I don't even know what email I used at this point.
  26. Gravel

    Hawaii

    Been in Kauai since the 7th. Hiked to the Hanakapi'ai falls tdoay (part of the Kalalau trail on the Na Poli coast). Probably the best hike I've ever done. First, despite the elevation, it seemed relatively easy (coming back up from the beach was a fucking workout, but otherwise not bad). But...
  27. Gravel

    AIM is getting ready for the big sleep

    Wife and I spent a ton of time talking on it before we met, and while I was deployed. Been married 13 years now. Seems like AIM had a large influence on that.
  28. Gravel

    NHL 2017-2018 Season: Penguins already sucking dick

    Meh. I always look at it like he's one of those players if he's on your team, you like the way he plays, but for everyone else you think he's dirty. Probably happens more often in the NFL, but it applies here as well.
  29. Gravel

    NHL 2017-2018 Season: Penguins already sucking dick

    I still don't have high hopes for this season, but I'm glad they pulled off a tough SO win.
  30. Gravel

    Divinity: Original Sin 2

    I found myself not really using sneak at all after Fort Joy. Seemed like a crappy talent to take.
  31. Gravel

    Rick and Morty

    I was just getting at the fact that those are by far the most liked episodes by most people. And so the conclusion I'm taking from that is people like that plot line. I'd like to see more of it. I do agree that it's an animated comedy. As long as I keep laughing, I'll watch.
  32. Gravel

    Survivor

    How did Simone get cast on this show? Holy fuck she's one of the most low energy people I've ever seen on TV. Made me want to take a nap listening to her talk.
  33. Gravel

    Rick and Morty

    You know, I really feel like they needed another episode that advanced that plot. We've essentially got this massive plot with the Council of Ricks, but we're getting 1 episode a season that actually moves that plot forward. The rest of the episodes are all almost monster of the week type ones...
  34. Gravel

    Divinity: Original Sin 2

    That's pretty disappointing to hear. Maybe they'll patch it before I make it that far. Not sure how close I am to Arx; currently level 15 and getting ready for black pits.
  35. Gravel

    Rick and Morty

    I'm all for 14 episodes. But in 2020 when the season is released I'm not sure it'll matter as much.
  36. Gravel

    RIP Tom Petty

    Glad the reports were false. Though, likely being on life support after a heart attack isn't a good sign for him.
  37. Gravel

    Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

    I use a lacrosse ball. Mostly on my traps and upper back. Pretty sure I've done my back before (laying down) and it was brutal. Prefer to use the foam roller for that.
  38. Gravel

    Rick and Morty

    The season as a whole was strong, but the finale was lackluster. Really disappointed in it.
  39. Gravel

    RIP Tom Petty

    Sounds like Tom Petty died of a heart attack today. Man, these deaths are really starting to hit closer to home as I get older.