And like, there's so many things to test! Literal rocket science is only the start - at least that can be done on paper first to act as a semi-guide.

Everything in regards to material composition and how things withstand space and radiation were probably completely untested at that point.

Like, it took decades of testing and loads upon loads of failures, but it still amazes me that we basically bruteforced our way to the Moon through raw patriotism (And the Soviet Union equivalent).

So, like, if I'm still in this situation despite having a leg-up to be this absurdly frugal, what makes you people think the rest of Gen Z has it any easier?

Getting a pastry once a week isn't gonna change things.

And this grad loan debt I'm in is still after routinely wiping out most of my savings account, going to one of the more affordable grad programs in the state, and sometimes being unable to have lunch for the day (Because the non-unlimited meal plan is cheaper).

And also rarely getting treats.

I'm lucky; I can live with my parents, my used car is paid off, I paid off my undergrad loans in a year during COVID, I have a Roth IRA, etc.

I still have about $40K in grad loan debt.

The costs of modern living wipe out every single attempt of saving money through cutting luxuries.

For the last few weeks, neck deep in college exams and my part time job, there were several days where I simply didn't have lunch (Normally the cheapest mac and cheese or pasta I could buy) from not having any time to cook.

This is an utterly miserable way to live.

Unfortunately, this strat doesn't work in phases of fights where you're completely unable to damage the opponent (Devilman vs Frieza, Goku vs Broly, Goku vs Hirudegarn, etc.), as the self damage the CPU takes in this case is also 0.

Cons: Requires a blast stock to enter MAX Power mode in the first place, making it not as useful for shorter fights.

But it becomes veeery useful for veeery long fights, since the CPU can spam the wave without any care for its HP (Since it prioritizes getting away from you first).

The game: DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3

The strat: Getting CPUs to use the "Get Off Me" wave that self-damages for half a health bar (5K HP)

The proper method: Attacking the CPU from behind while in MAX Power mode

(This is seen with Goku vs Cell but I wrote it off as unique to that fight specifically)