Thought I'd write a few observations since I'm a scuba diver IRL and the subject of Subnautica vs. actual diving/the ocean seems to come up here and on other forums a lot. One of the things I most enjoy about this game is getting to "play dive" without having to consider the constraints of real-life diving, while still getting to use some real-life diving skills.
One particular shoutout to the programmers, tho: the sound is amazing! Yes, your breathing really sounds that loud when you're diving. I also love how stalkers hang out in the kelp forests near the shallows, which some species of shark do IRL. and also! That they seem based on a prehistoric shark called Helicoprion.
Diving skills I use in the game:
- When exploring a new area from the Moth, a base, etc., I do an out and back. What this means is, I pick one compass heading, go straight out, come straight back. Then pick another and repeat. This is useful to keep from getting lost on the glider and running out of air, especially in the dark or in an overhead environment. (also one can use the shining discs I'm sure, though I haven't added this particular tool to my kit since I do ok without them.)
- Take a lot of visuals. I'll take a look around and note landmarks so I can more easily find my way back. This is harder to do in the dark, of course, so I make careful use of the compass.... harder when being chased by a boneshark!
- Come back to my air source at half a tank. Personally I carry two ultralights and swap 'em out, but I usually start back to the Moth/PRAWN etc. once I change onto tank 2 just to make sure unforeseen events won't catch me out.
- I'll try a sweep pattern when looking for something. Basically this sounds like what it is, S-shaped up and down like grocery aisles.
Obviously there's a lot that's extremely unrealistic which I love, since the game is awesome. But if I were going to make a couple of suggestions as to minor details which might add a touch of realism:
- In real life, due to less water pressure on the air in your tank and lungs, you run out of air less quickly the closer you are to the surface. I keep expecting to see my PSI gauge run back up when I'm more shallow than about 15 meters and am still mildly surprised - after 50 hours of play - when it doesn't happen.
- I can't quite get used to the idea that I can get out of an underwater vehicle at 900 meters (around 2700 feet) and not have my sinuses crush
I have a sim in Isla Paradiso (it works, miraculously) who has the Deep Sea Diver ambition. I haven't played Island Paradise EP in a while, so I'm still not clear about stuff related to it.
I wanna make my sim have the scuba diving skill, but if I try to scuba dive, it's says it's too dangerous for him. But every dive spot is a high level area, so I don't know where to start. There's nothing about this skill in the lessons section. I don't think there are classes for it, at least from what I've seen. So I'd like some help, thanks
I am going to be swim/dive testing and then interviewing for a job if I pass the swim/dive test. I got certified last August, and I haven't had an opportunity to go diving since. I know that it's just going to be simple dive skills. Have any of you taken a test like this or have any good advice on how I can prepare myself for it? I really appreciate any help you can give me.
I’m new here and looking for any advice, tips, or tricks.
I have anxiety, but it does not typically prevent me from doing things. I’m a lifelong swimmer and was on a swim team throughout jr high/high school…meaning I love the water. I decided to learn to scuba because my partner dives and I’d love to do it together. I took my first class and quit halfway through due to anxiety. The act of going underwater is difficult and makes me feel very panicky. My instructor was calming and patient but once I started panicking, I could not “level out” enough to go back under. Flash forward to now, 3 months later, and I tried again but with s private lesson. Day 1 went well, a little anxiousness before going under but got comfortable quickly and managed to go through the skills pretty easily. Day 2 was not so great though. I became freaked out while learning to take my mask off completely and putting it back on. I calmed down but then hit a wall when learning to take off my BCD underwater. I just could not make myself go back under and stay under. I know I’m breathing but for some reason, messing with my mask or gear for the skills freaks me out and then I’m done.
I really want to learn this and I believe I can, but don’t know why my anxiety is acting up and blocking me so bad. Is that a sign that I shouldn’t continue? Had this happened to anyone else?
Tl, Dr: I’m leaning to scuba but having anxiety underwater. Any suggestions to combat this?
I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.
Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.
Do your worst!
They were cooked in Greece.
I'm surprised it hasn't decade.
hey there folks! as you may know i tend to ask the question "what are some sterotypes that come with certain skins?" and today im gonna awnser that question myself. im going to go through all the skins i own and tell you what ive heard about them. if im wrong about some or you wanna hear about something i didnt hit then tell me below! now then.. ready. steady. lets get goin!
any superhero skin: its your favorite hero/villan and you love that you can play as them. your also feircely defensive of there publishers
any gaming legends skin: next to fortnite there game is probably your most played.
polar peely: you either prefer the icy blue look of this one, you already main peely and your looking for a change of pace, or your a new player wearing this because you got it for free
mandalorian: your a huge starwars fan especially the newer stuff
crackshot: your either an og, super sweaty, or just love christmas. the alts also have there own stereotypes however.. blue means you wanna look like a sweat when really you arent skilled enough to be called that quite yet, pink means your probably the sweatiest in the lobby, crackskulls are chill dudes often carrying a pet backbling, and gold are somewhere in the middle being chill but still a terrifiying force to be reckoned with
eternal knight: you probably started in chapter 2 season 3 or it was just your favorite season
fade: you love the shadowy demon aesthetic and you probably watch alot of anime
joey: you like the ability to basically have 2 skins in one and you probably have specialized sets for both versions. you might also just be horny and bi
kymera: you went and collected all the freakin artifacts and your always changing it up between matches. you likely dont have alot of other skins
menace: you love gladiators and you probably see yourself as the squad leader
midas rex: you either bought his pack and juggle him along with joker and ivy or you just loved midases season and you main him out of spite because you missed him
predator: your the type of player to hide in a bush and scare the hell out of anyone who passes the whole game. you probably miss stealthy stronghold
ravage and raven: your either an og, an edgelord, or both
raz: you probably see yourself in him being a charismatic sneaky type
rex: your either an og or just love dinosaurs
ronin: your a weeb or your new
spire assasin: you wear this purely out of spite because the chapter 2 season 6 battle p
... keep reading on reddit ➡Don't you know a good pun is its own reword?
For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.
I said "hey look, an escaPEA"
No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!
Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies 😂
It really does, I swear!
Because she wanted to see the task manager.
Heard they've been doing some shady business.
but then I remembered it was ground this morning.
Edit: Thank you guys for the awards, they're much nicer than the cardboard sleeve I've been using and reassures me that my jokes aren't stale
Edit 2: I have already been made aware that Men In Black 3 has told a version of this joke before. If the joke is not new to you, please enjoy any of the single origin puns in the comments
They’re on standbi
But that’s comparing apples to oranges
A play on words.
My daughter, Chewbecca, not so much.
Pilot on me!!
Nothing, he was gladiator.
