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  1. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    Its lag. It's not a new behavior but it is more exaggerated now. The market is held up largely by big tech and these companies are doing quite well despite everything. Even during Covid they thrived. They are so large that even if the remainder of the market was falling, we would still go up...
  2. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    The only thing I understand is that gold goes up in economic uncertainty. It's a data point. But personally, I don't understand the rationale. If we experience a collapse at that scale - who is going to accept gold as tender? Even the bullion experts have trouble sometimes identifying fake gold...
  3. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    The next 12-18 months will be dicey for sure. If I were in your position I might do the same. I am 15 years+ from retirement so I have lots of time.
  4. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    I Was Wrong About Bitcoin. I bought Bitcoin when it was in the single-dollar digits, back when wallets lived on clunky hard drives. Technically, I still own it, but good luck finding that wallet file—pre-online exchange days were a mess. I rode the early hype, but even then I felt it had long...
  5. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    In volatile markets, sitting on cash isn’t a strategy—capital must be deployed somewhere, even in uncertain times. Crypto? Not exactly stable historically. Could evaporate at any time and IMO will go the way of tulip bulbs. Gold? Many might agree and in an unstable market many will choose...
  6. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    I get the AGI appeal. But IMO the next target is inserting AI into robotics to do meaningful tasks. This will be the next killer appliance. OK maybe killer is a poor choice of words here.
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    Investing General Discussion

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    Investing General Discussion

    The day isnt over yet.
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    Investing General Discussion

    This is normal. Historically, the larger the single day gain, the larger the drop the following day - usually due to profit taking. - After the 11.58% gain on October 13, 2008 (financial crisis relief plan), the market fell 0.77% the next day - After the 10.79% gain on October 28, 2008, the...
  10. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    I did the same. I moved everything into VTSAX yesterday. Should be even better in the single day since the market declined in the last hour. But I moved to VTSAX because I intend to play long now.
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    Archeage

    The old trade system and ability to gank packs in ship battles was the best fun in any mmo ever. I'd love for that to be a reality but my trust has been shot so many times I just don't know.
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    Bitcoins/Litecoins/Virtual Currencies

    This game is offering crypto currency to kill zombies. Looks like it is built on Etherium. https://www.undeadblocks.com/
  13. Tredge

    EQ TLP - Vaniki (Level-Locked Progression)

    Doesnt seem accurate to me. We had over 200 people online in guild alone last night. I know we are nowhere near that much of the population.
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    EQ TLP - Vaniki (Level-Locked Progression)

    Vaniki is the best TLP in a very long time. Easily my favorite so far - and I was very skeptical going into it. 1. I was bored with the classic start. Starting with GoD there are so many different options for leveling. Who knew Natimbi, Dulak, and warrens would be so populated. 2. The server...
  15. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    I use Vanguard and I'm happy with it but the interface is a bit dated. I have heard good things about Schwab.
  16. Tredge

    Investing General Discussion

    I bought 150k of index funds today and another 450k later this week. Only people that jump off roller coasters get hurt. Timing the market is foolish and the market will always go up long term, esp in an unhealthy economy.
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    Archeage

    Agree on Hiram content. It was supposed to be a catch up mechanic and became a treadmill. Kakao says they want to change that - but not at the start. They want to go back to the trade/craft/sea pvp way of things.
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    Archeage

    The dailies burned me out last fresh start. I am glad they are weeklies now instead.
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    Archeage

    If it's worth anything, they discussed in a recent ama that they plan to focus on naval battle and return the cycle of trade wars and crafting back to the game. My view, is that at least they are not asking for money up front and putting themselves in a position to prove themselves over time...
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    Archeage

    Delayed a day. They are working out some launch problems. See you Friday.
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    Archeage

    Go ahead and hate me for reviving this thread. I know all too well how this game went. But I have a sick love for it and like a bad ex, I keep going back. Another new publisher. New promise to remove all P2W elements with a monthly sub. Free for 30 days and added days for those who played it...
  22. Tredge

    New World

    How does weapon scaling work? I understand stats per weapon. At low levels the hammer esp will out DPS a bow or fire staff significantly with equivelent gear and stats. At what point does that change and what are the factors? Melee weapons like hammer seem to have a significantly higher base...
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    New World

    This game is smooth. Notable elements for me so far were the introduction, sounds, music, gameplay, impactful hits, harvesting. All super clean. I know its a shitshow for a while. But I am really appreciating the quality.
  24. Tredge

    Weight Loss Thread

    Just a quick update on me. 30 lbs lost. Hit my body fat goals and I am happy with my weight. I gave up the protein supplement and found it easier to do omad when I kept it consistent. Going off cycle for even one day made the cravings come back. Now curious how far I can take the body fat or...
  25. Tredge

    Job Hunting

    I'm hiring in wisconsin if any experienced developers want to get out of the city. Web application development. Small team. Successful and established business. CSS / SCSS & HTML Node.js GraphQL Vue.js Github/docker Drop a pm.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Lost 20 lbs on low carb over the last few months. Little exercise. Some strength training, almost no cardio. Some walking. I feel amazing now compared to where I was. Every once in a while I eat garbage and now it makes me feel so bad that I don't enjoy it even though my mind tells me I...
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    Everquest TLP - Aradune and Rizlona Servers (Now with real customer service)

    I dont see the queue but I assume I am in it.
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    Cool shit for a new house

    Bedjet. Never sleeping in a cold climate again without one.
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    Fallout 76

    TBH the story was the worst part of Fallout 3. I found myself wanting a multiplayer version without the story. If optimized this seems to be just that.... I'll reserve judgement till closer to a beta.
  30. Tredge

    World of Warcraft: Current Year

    I joined Hyjal. See you all in game. Leveling a VDH because it looks fun.
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    World of Warcraft: Current Year

    Servers I used to play on look dead. Considering returning and gearing up for BFA. What is everyone here playing on? I see FoH is on Hyjal but many are elsewhere it appears. I'm CST btw. Using this tool to get an idea of the active realms. US (EN) WoW Realms :: WoWProgress - World of...
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    Archeage

    All they had to do was launch alpha and be succesful. Greedy fucks.
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    Archeage

    I wanted to believe in fresh start. I really did.
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    Archeage

    Not sure how it could be dead with queues mid-day non prime. Housing is packed tight in Cinderstone. Just so many more places to put houses now.
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    Archeage

    Trion really does work hard to be as incompetent as they are. They refuse to listen to players who actually know what the hell is going on. People told them up front what not to do. Then they come back and argue with the players trying to justify their decisions. The dumbest publisher I...
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    Archeage

    Ya the p2w is overstated. The biggest problem is with family fishing generating so much gold. Boring and requires alt armies but several are doing it. Having fun with the fresh start still. Feels a lot like old times. Just made it through the land rush - nice to see so much more available...
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    Archeage

    Worth the price of admission already witnessing the launch nerd rage.
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    Archeage

    I think the fresh start will be better than the official launch for those that never played alpha. If whales and cash shop don't kill it early on it should be a good time.