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Comment on Women's pockets are inferior in ~life.women
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Comment on The reason movie trailers give so much away: "a necessary evil" in ~movies
Englerdy Link ParentI think the Long Legs trailers are a really good example of this. I don't think the movie was actually that good in the end (though had lots of excellent pieces throughout that I just don't think...I think the Long Legs trailers are a really good example of this. I don't think the movie was actually that good in the end (though had lots of excellent pieces throughout that I just don't think got brought together very well), however I think the subtle trailers leading up to it made it a film I really looked forward to seeing. Explicitly because I wasn't sure what I was in for. That said, my draw to horror started relatively recently in my life (about 4 years ago) after getting bored of a lot of other stories in general. I realized horror is a bigger genre than I'd previously understood and I love that it's a genre that can will consistently surprise me. So I don't really fit the "spoil the movie in the trailer because I don't know if I want to watch it" mold being discussed in the piece. I love a trailer that barely gives anything away because I'm seeking that surprise and mystery. 🤷
As a result I just avoid trailers for films knowing I personally will probably enjoy it more of I don't watch the trailer and just check a few reviews on rotten tomatoes to get a sense of the film.
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Comment on The 100 best movies of the 21st Century - voted by more than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world (gifted link) in ~movies
Englerdy Link ParentI wasn't there, but a Google form sounds great. 👍I wasn't there, but a Google form sounds great. 👍
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Comment on Favorite mobile games for short play sessions? in ~games
Englerdy Link ParentI agree. I highly recommend reading the quest descriptions if you enjoy narrative in games. They do a pretty good job of building lore in the quest descriptions which I personally enjoy and think...I agree. I highly recommend reading the quest descriptions if you enjoy narrative in games. They do a pretty good job of building lore in the quest descriptions which I personally enjoy and think adds some flavor to the game.
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Comment on Favorite mobile games for short play sessions? in ~games
Englerdy Link ParentTrue, I think the game loop of occasionally being able to clear several quests at once and then having a lull for a few days keeps me coming back too. It always feels like I've got something close...True, I think the game loop of occasionally being able to clear several quests at once and then having a lull for a few days keeps me coming back too. It always feels like I've got something close in reach I'm grinding towards without being too daunting.
-I'm also 'Russel Sprout' on there for anyone down the line who comes across this and wants to be friends!
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Comment on Favorite mobile games for short play sessions? in ~games
Englerdy Link ParentSomeone mentioned FarmRPG in the fall and boy did it suck me in. And I cannot explain why I'm hooked.Someone mentioned FarmRPG in the fall and boy did it suck me in. And I cannot explain why I'm hooked.
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Comment on Lego Island has been recompiled in ~games
Englerdy Link ParentI didn't have a chance to try it, but my impression was it may not work great on a mobile browser. That said I'll have to give it a shot in a little bit!I didn't have a chance to try it, but my impression was it may not work great on a mobile browser. That said I'll have to give it a shot in a little bit!
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Comment on It’s not that your teeth are too big: your jaw is too small in ~health
Englerdy Link ParentThe genetic component jumped out to me as well. However the study on Hyraxes certainly adds compelling evidence if other mammals have exhibited the same development.The genetic component jumped out to me as well. However the study on Hyraxes certainly adds compelling evidence if other mammals have exhibited the same development.
The evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman at Harvard University conducted an elegant study in 2004 on hyraxes fed soft, cooked foods and tough, raw foods.
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Comment on Lego Island has been recompiled in ~games
Englerdy LinkAnyone know of someone that's already compiled it for Android? It's a bit outside of my skillet to attempt it right now, but would love to try playing on mobile.Anyone know of someone that's already compiled it for Android? It's a bit outside of my skillet to attempt it right now, but would love to try playing on mobile.
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Comment on The "standard" car charger is usually overkill in ~transport
Englerdy Link ParentUnfortunately not free in this case and it would definitely be cheaper at home overnight. The chargers are ChargePoint and available to the public. That said, the per kWh price isn't that bad (I...Unfortunately not free in this case and it would definitely be cheaper at home overnight. The chargers are ChargePoint and available to the public. That said, the per kWh price isn't that bad (I think it was like $0.23 last I looked), but my overnight rate at home is like $0.12.
But as a tertiary point, either of those rates still result in way cheaper per mile costs than gas would be.
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Comment on The "standard" car charger is usually overkill in ~transport
Englerdy Link ParentCertainly true, I'm driving a Bolt for reference so definitely not as energy demanding.Certainly true, I'm driving a Bolt for reference so definitely not as energy demanding.
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Comment on The "standard" car charger is usually overkill in ~transport
Englerdy Link ParentWe love Brown Jacket guy. <3 Started this and going to have to come back this afternoon, but thanks for sharing. Just a quick thought. I own an EV and don't have any access to charging in my...We love Brown Jacket guy. <3 Started this and going to have to come back this afternoon, but thanks for sharing.
Just a quick thought. I own an EV and don't have any access to charging in my townhome (no garage and the HOA would get grumpy if I regularly ran an extension cord over the sidewalk). So I rely on charging at work once or twice a week and a fast charge on the rare occasion life gets really hectic. It's surprisingly not that hard to own an EV even if you can't charge at home with my commute pattern. That said, I really look forward to moving into a place where I can plug the car in at home. However, I'm not convinced I'll be in any rush to run 220V to a charger if there's not already a convenient one near the car. I use the 120V portable cable while visiting my parents over holidays and it's clear that if I can plug the car in overnight regularly to 120V I'd basically never need to seek out external charging. Even on a high usage week I think the car would be able to catch up over the weekend.
Managing range on an EV is really a different game than planning when to fuel a regular car. Not really stressful in my experience though.
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Comment on Necessities are expensive, luxuries are cheap in ~finance
Englerdy Link ParentDepends on your setup and household I suppose. I'd much rather watch a movie on my couch with a big TV than in my computer chair on the much smaller monitor. I would imagine families gravitate...Depends on your setup and household I suppose. I'd much rather watch a movie on my couch with a big TV than in my computer chair on the much smaller monitor. I would imagine families gravitate towards TVs because you often want to watch things as a family. I think TVs have a lot of utility especially at their price point to size ratio.
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Comment on The Common Pile v0.1: An 8TB dataset of public domain and openly licensed text in ~tech
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Comment on The Witcher 4 | Gameplay tech demo - Unreal Engine 5 in ~games
Englerdy Link ParentI feel that so much. I've been able to get past how hard I find the inventory management and crafting. At this point I'm content to check if I'm carrying a better weapon or armor so I can fight...I feel that so much. I've been able to get past how hard I find the inventory management and crafting. At this point I'm content to check if I'm carrying a better weapon or armor so I can fight tougher monsters, but find it too stressful to 'optimize' my equipment because there's so much to keep track of and it takes so many clicks to move between things. That said, it's such an artful game and that draws me to work past some of the clunky mechanics.
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Comment on The Witcher 4 | Gameplay tech demo - Unreal Engine 5 in ~games
Englerdy Link ParentI really enjoy Gwent despite not being very interested in virtual card games. That said, I've avoided playing it because it feels like a few hours of additional gameplay for an entirely different...I really enjoy Gwent despite not being very interested in virtual card games. That said, I've avoided playing it because it feels like a few hours of additional gameplay for an entirely different game! Like, they created a great game that honestly stands on its own, but it feels like it takes me away from what I'm trying to actually play the game for. So I've played the minimum amount required otherwise I'll definitely never finish the main campaign.
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Comment on The Witcher 4 | Gameplay tech demo - Unreal Engine 5 in ~games
Englerdy LinkThis got a bit rambly, but I don't have the brain power right now to redact and polish these thoughts: I want to be so excited for a new Witcher Game as a finally picked up the third game again...This got a bit rambly, but I don't have the brain power right now to redact and polish these thoughts:
I want to be so excited for a new Witcher Game as a finally picked up the third game again recently to finish it. But coming back to it, I can't shake the feeling that a lot of the complexity from different mechanics gets in the way of the game feeling fun and am worried it's going to be even heavier in the fourth. Between oils, potions, and crafting, I often feel like I'm missing out on playing the game "right". There's just enough that I feel like I need to keep track of that I don't feel like I can lose myself in the game as an immersive experience. I feel like this is more an issue with recent game design more than being a CDPR issue specifically. There's just too much for me personally. Like I love the art, the fighting, and sound design but then I feel like the actual game play gets too many little things show horned into it. It probably sounds counter to the idea that sequels should add more than prior games, but I'd honestly love if they cut out a lot of side mechanics and made the fighting and adventuring mechanics more interesting. I feel like I'm probably in a minority for that sentiment given how complex the systems in games have become.
All that said, I am looking forward to picking it up and continuing the story. I thought it would have been amazing during the third game to switch between Geralt and Citi more actively during the game rather than just a few key points (and only when the game forces the POV switch). I feel like having multiple characters you play as and can switch between dynamically in a game gets underutilized. I think you can create really interesting story telling opportunities. I'm a little disappointed that doesn't look like it's going to be an something they do in the fourth game either, rather it looks like we're following Ciri exclusively.
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Comment on BYD is cutting prices on electric vehicles in ~transport
Englerdy Link ParentCars are the only product that comes to mind that is sold this way though. I think literally every other product on the market can be purchased directly from a manufacturer, right? Computers, cell...Cars are the only product that comes to mind that is sold this way though. I think literally every other product on the market can be purchased directly from a manufacturer, right? Computers, cell phones, TVs, coffee makers, IKEA furniture, and houses (which are definitely more expensive than cars). I know I'm wading into the middle of this thread, but I can't see what I'm missing that makes cars a special product. Would love to read up on the subject if there's a summary you can point me towards, but part of the defense feels like the kind of things that would be revisionist history from dealerships.
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Comment on Text Formatting in Notepad begin rolling out to Windows Insiders in ~tech
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Comment on Mozilla will shut down Pocket and Fakespot in ~tech
Englerdy Link ParentI just started using Fakespot pretty consistently in the last year after discovering for the first time somehow. I found it pretty useful to help get products. Felt like a helpful check if I was a...I just started using Fakespot pretty consistently in the last year after discovering for the first time somehow. I found it pretty useful to help get products. Felt like a helpful check if I was a bit suspicious about something. Didn't realize it was suffering from manipulation because I found it to be pretty helpful. That's a shame really.
To tag onto this for u/snake_case, my wife got a pair of women's hiking pants at REI because she wanted a pair of pants that would be comfortable walking in for a long time on a trip. She put them on and her first comment was how comfortable they were, and her second comment was about how deep the pockets were. She thinks they're reasonably stylish, but they've become a go to going-out pant of choice because of the comfort and pockets. They seem to be comfortable even in warm weather. Definitely worth checking out IMO.