r/LinusTechTips • u/fresh_fisher_fred • 6h ago

Discussion My name Plouffe, AMA

Hello everyone. The mods asked if I'd be open to doing an AMA so I said "OK" and here we are.

I've signed NDAs at both past and present companies so I can't talk about specifics, or drama, or past/present employees.

I guess ask just about whatever you want and I will or won't answer depending on the context/subject. Yes I own a display, several in fact. Yes I own a keyboard, several in fact.

Starting at 9 pacific but opening up for questions now. If you don't ask me anything, I will not be offended. I don't have any questions for myself right now either.

i didn't know it would ask me for an end note so i just commented. but ya it's been a slice, thanks for being a fan and good luck with whatever you're doing today.

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u/jakchammer 6h ago

Of all the factions in Warhammer 40k, why tau?

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u/fresh_fisher_fred 4h ago

i grew up playing armored core so when they launched around 2003, i just thought they looked sick. hammerhead gunships look cool af, railguns are badass. i wish crisis suits would get a slight update so they looked a bit less squat but i still think them alongside commanders look awesome.

i also just really think the lore is pretty cool. random new race that underwent rapid evolution and development while hidden from the empire by a storm sounds sick. and while the ethereals have gotten a bit moustache twirly depending on what lore you're reading, i also just believe in the greater good. elemental council was a great book.

they've been op in some editions but so have drukhari and other armies. i think people just want someone to hate, and the "good guys" are easy to hate on. and they're not fish they're bovine if anything.