u/AntonioS3

I know it sounds like whataboutism, so I apologize in advance.

But something I've noticed curiously is like... why does this sub exists, but not something like fucksony or fuckxbox?

Technically the former already exists, but it's completely dead so why bother. But the point is like, Sony has also done very bad practices, such as raising their prices twice.... And Xbox has jacked up Game Pass prices so much that people unsubbed in droves.

So I was expecting that there would be a mirror sub for the other 2 consoles, but it's not a thing. Is Nintendo really this bad by far compared to Sony or Microsoft?

I really don't want him to be PM. I think him running for Makerfield elections is a forced error, because not only is he giving up his seat to run for a seat that is leaning more rightwards as a response to Labour's discontent, but it also comes at a time where things are finally starting to improve. Reform is also assuredly going to throw everything at that seat to win it.

I've tried to look around, but I couldn't find much that would convince me Burnham is fit for leadership. I mean, yes, I know he's a mayor in Manchester, but what else has he done?

Why does it seem like politicians want to get rid of Starmer? If he goes, I might as well stop voting altogether, or even persuade people to not vote in general, expect maybe voting for Lib Dems.

This feels so pointless... don't you think so? It's even burying the good news about economy and NHS, as well as news media attacking Farage for his donation thing...

I wish the backbenchers would realize it's just not politically tenable like that. If only there was a way to contact them and tell them that it's a bad decision...

I guess it's a simple thing, duh, but personally I have been trying to get rid of my addiction and just lower my activity on Discord, Reddit and Bluesky. Well, mostly Reddit. I quit Twitter and it's doing wonders.

It's hard to get off Reddit though, it's so easy to wander across and lose a few hours... I mean, I chat alot on Discord, but I feel like I'm getting something productive on it. And I don't usually stay too long on Bluesky. But I get distracted on Reddit.

One trick is helping me cut back on Reddit, it's that every so often, I delete my browsing history, etc. and try to forget about the site. Of course, unfortunately with some luck I come back to this site but every time I've done this, I've been growing a little less attached over time. I've gradually caught myself being too active more frequently.

Just wanted to let you know about what is working for me.

Dear Pokemon Masters EX players,

A reminder is in order: the game will undergo a new maintenance in 35 hours from this post.

Not that you guys need a reminder, but the maintenance will last for 8 hours, and during that period, you will not be able to login to the game.

Therefore, please close/exit the game before the maintenance starts to avoid unexpected errors.

I know it is early, but it's better to hold onto gems despite the whole fiasco with SS Kieran's pokefair rates. If DeNA's patterns are believed, there is likely to be a new main story update with Arceus Cup chapter 10.

Who do you hope for Arc Suit? Personally hope it's Arc Suit Diantha (duh), preferably if she's a striker who can summon EX Fairy Zone. Lacey feels like she's so mid, that if there was a new EX Fairy Zone user it could shift the paradigm around Fairy and we already have Gym Bede who can set multiple Fairy Zones.

Bonus question: what character DON'T YOU WANT receiving an Arc Suit? I don't want Arc Suit Geeta, not because I dislike her - but because I don't think her base version is even that bad, she's solid with Anniversary Irida. Thinking about it just makes my body heavy... but I wonder if they will do that because of future Pasio Tower floor 40.

(I didn't include ghost on the assumption it belongs to EX MF Volo, but if you want, comment it here - most likely candidate imo is Arc Suit Lillie with Lunala.)

I wish there was a way to do multiple answers but oh well.

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I looked at the drop rates and the off-rate PF drop rate is higher compared than before, in fact doing the math there is at least 7.5% a pull you do is a limited drop, including the featured 2 PFs and featured EX MF unit.

From what I have seen, the rates are truthful. People are getting 5* PFs more frequently, as though the rates correspond, instead of it being deceitful. There's higher limited drop rate than spotlight rate.

Did you guys take any screenshots of a PF drop? If so, can you please share it here? Would like to confirm more on this hypothesis.

For the first time in a long time for a 2% rate banner, Drayton's banner is actually tempting me, because he fills a niche, but is also very strong, potentially the best EX PF so far. However, I have to keep a lookout for a potential new Arc Suit Fair in June, there is a chance it could be Diantha or a Fairy arc at least.

I might actually fold if they did an EX PF rerun with both him and Hassel, because my dragon roster could use a big upgrade, even though I have 6th anni Red and Arc Lance.

Have you ever actually pulled on a 2% banner? It's just a shame there's a few too many 1% rate banners that interest me, but I can't be too picky.

I just want to at least remind people that Pasio Tower is staying forever. It's not going away, so I don't want people to be pressured to draw on latest banner just to keep up with the mode - I have been pulling with consideration that there'll be expansions in future, because it is my favorite game mode.

The main problem with powercreep is that it's an exponential thing. For example, 6th anni powercreep spike wasn't as intense as 5th anni or even 3rd anni (which btw had insane synergy), but the feature creep, such as circle, EX WTZ and break, compounds the inflation.

However, that also means that in the future, when you pull on your favs, there is a higher and higher chance that they will be able to clear the newer and newer content and floors. Also, in a way, it ironically helps new players catch up faster, as they will draw on more powerful banner compared to veterans who has had time to stick with older units.

I will say, I do hope they release new tower cookies though, the gym cookies have been good at keeping some units relevant, especially NC Marnie, so I really want cookies 2 for units that need a leg up, such as NC Cheren, but also SST Red or even something for Arc Lance.