NonoAdomo's recent activity
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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Comment on Humble Choice - July 2025 in ~games
NonoAdomo LinkI was really considering Rogue Trader recently, based on things I've seen and read about it. Looks like this is a pretty opportunity for me, then!I was really considering Rogue Trader recently, based on things I've seen and read about it. Looks like this is a pretty opportunity for me, then!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo LinkMy wife and I finished It Takes Two last night. As a coop game? Great fun! I see why it was recommended. But the plot is weird and while I agree with the message that couples should communicate...My wife and I finished It Takes Two last night. As a coop game? Great fun! I see why it was recommended. But the plot is weird and while I agree with the message that couples should communicate openly with each other, I felt really off about A) breaking your kids favorite toy so you can make them cry and B) forcing someone to perform an activity they adamantly say, multiple times and very emphatically "No, I am not doing that activity" and went end up forcing them to do that anyways. If I did that to my wife, I'd be in the doghouse
Great gameplay though, it was fun picking out the inspirations of the devs for each level and mechanic. My favorite was that they did Sonic Adventure better, especially in the racing climax of the snow globe level. Did the open world Sonic game have that feel? If so, I may give it a try.
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Comment on Spaceballs 2 | Announcement in ~movies
NonoAdomo LinkAt first I groaned, because "Oh boy, here we go again with no originality of the industry" And then I remembered what the entire point of Spaceballs was, and I honestly think that it's existence...At first I groaned, because "Oh boy, here we go again with no originality of the industry"
And then I remembered what the entire point of Spaceballs was, and I honestly think that it's existence puts at incredible potential for for some classic film parody, in ways that we don't see often in the industry these days.
Rick Moranis being back is a strong sign that it has some good bones. I wish them luck in putting their vision together.
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Comment on Nintendo Switch 2 sells over 3.5 million units worldwide in first four days in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentIm not surprised. I don't think that any console these days has a "strong" set of launch titles. They finally figured out that backwards compatability is really good for your console to have and...Im not surprised. I don't think that any console these days has a "strong" set of launch titles. They finally figured out that backwards compatability is really good for your console to have and I'm sure many people were wanting the next gen switch so they could get performance increases on their favorite games.
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Comment on Nintendo Switch 2 launch topic in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentI had gotten a message from them a few weeks ago saying that they did receive a request from my account and that they intend to get everyone who signed up in the registry an opportunity to...I had gotten a message from them a few weeks ago saying that they did receive a request from my account and that they intend to get everyone who signed up in the registry an opportunity to purchase one.
My guess is that they'll keep churning through the list as they get stock until everyone gets a chance and then they'll turn out out for direct public purchase.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentI'm still working on the every deck on every difficulty, I'm going across on blue difficulty now on everything. The black deck haunts me, I'm terrified of having to do even more runs with it in...I'm still working on the every deck on every difficulty, I'm going across on blue difficulty now on everything. The black deck haunts me, I'm terrified of having to do even more runs with it in the future.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentMy wife played this game, I went and asked her: Yeah, this is normal for the start. You need to keep interacting with the spirits in whatever way they encourage and eventually their stories will...I'm a bit confused by where it's going though. The opening made it sound like I'm supposed to be helping spirits move on, but instead I've got a spirit cruise ship going. I'm up to 4 now with no indication of the "moving on" bits. The gameplay loop feels off because I think the full loop is supposed to involve the spirits being temporary, but they feel so permanent. Especially the first spirit.
My wife played this game, I went and asked her: Yeah, this is normal for the start. You need to keep interacting with the spirits in whatever way they encourage and eventually their stories will progress until they begin moving on.
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Comment on Games that meaningfully teach you things in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentKSP made all the space stuff I learned in the last finally click. It's challenging but incredibly rewarding. I want to replay KSP1 soon, I still have a long term task of landing Jeb on every...KSP made all the space stuff I learned in the last finally click. It's challenging but incredibly rewarding. I want to replay KSP1 soon, I still have a long term task of landing Jeb on every celestial body, plant a flag, and bring him home.
I'm sad about KSP2, it's a game that should have been much better than it was but was super mismanaged.
I am, however, keeping an eye on Kitten Space Agency. It aims to be the successor to KSP and has potential to grow into something great if it is done right.
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Comment on Games that meaningfully teach you things in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentZachtronics' programing series are interesting. I love them to death and think they are great, and I do think they are educational. However, I don't think I would say they teach programming. Where...Zachtronics' programing series are interesting. I love them to death and think they are great, and I do think they are educational. However, I don't think I would say they teach programming. Where they excel is actually teaching you how to apply your programming knowledge to algorithms and challenges. I feel that they make you a better programmer, but I also feel they are not a great entry point for a novice programmer because of implied knowledge after a certain point.
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Comment on Five years later, Deep Rock Galactic has gotten far by rejecting modernity in ~games
NonoAdomo LinkAnd 5 years later, I still wish greatly that I could play this game. I have the hardware. I have the friends. I have the interest! I just have the unfortunate result of getting motion sick from...And 5 years later, I still wish greatly that I could play this game. I have the hardware. I have the friends. I have the interest! I just have the unfortunate result of getting motion sick from it. It's one of the greatest tragedies of my gaming life that certain first person games make me motion sick. This is one of them. As best as I can tell, my brain gets frustrated when it gets a certain cocktail of environment and stress in first person. 3rd person? Usually not a problem. No amount of FOV or sway reduction fixes it.
Everything I've seen about this game from videos to streams tells me it us absolutely excellent in every way. Please give it a try and enjoy it, because I would if I could.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
NonoAdomo Link ParentI'm a fan of that whole album. It is crazy catchy and I don't get tired of listening to it when it comes up on shuffle.I'm a fan of that whole album. It is crazy catchy and I don't get tired of listening to it when it comes up on shuffle.
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Comment on Helldivers 2 finally has Super Earth maps to fight on as part of the Heart of Democracy major update in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentYeah, I'm able to disable the shield consistenly but bringing it down is another story. I try to break it's legs but I guess it might just be me struggling to consistently hit the weak spot. I...Yeah, I'm able to disable the shield consistenly but bringing it down is another story. I try to break it's legs but I guess it might just be me struggling to consistently hit the weak spot. I spent an eternity trying to kill one last night with both flak and Ap on the autocannon all over the leg.
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Comment on Helldivers 2 finally has Super Earth maps to fight on as part of the Heart of Democracy major update in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentThe difficulty is definitely different. Bots I can run against for days and Bugs I know how to contain and control. Illuminate? They hit you from so many different styles it really is a challenge....The difficulty is definitely different. Bots I can run against for days and Bugs I know how to contain and control. Illuminate? They hit you from so many different styles it really is a challenge. Focus on the horde and get picked off by the elites. Try to deal with the elites and get your back chewed off by zombies. It's a catch 22 of difficulty. My wife and I have trouble settling in on what works best.
For me, so far, I've been using Repremand/Senator with:
- Precision Strike (for UFOs that I don't see the door on)
- Laser (as a pressure release button)
- Autocannon (Universal catchall)
- Machine gun turret (horde support/distraction)
The new weapon upgrade system has been great and the reprimand has been a life saver because of it. The muzzle attachments really bring in that bullet spread and make the gun super deadly after just a few levels.
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Comment on Helldivers 2 finally has Super Earth maps to fight on as part of the Heart of Democracy major update in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentFlesh mobs die faster to flak rounds instead of APHET. Flak honestly is the best choice all over for illuminate except maybe walkers, I still haven't found a reliable way to bring those bastards downFlesh mobs die faster to flak rounds instead of APHET. Flak honestly is the best choice all over for illuminate except maybe walkers, I still haven't found a reliable way to bring those bastards down
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI delayed to May 26, 2026 in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentI'm not here to say those games are still bad, I'm just here to reflect the attitude of the greater gaming community towards them. While you are correct that these games have a high rating on...I'm not here to say those games are still bad, I'm just here to reflect the attitude of the greater gaming community towards them. While you are correct that these games have a high rating on Steam, that is from players who have played the game and are satisfied. It does not reflect those who have no interest of going anywhere near the game because of the bad press it received early after launch. I'm sure the games are good now, but some people aren't going to be swayed because the name was tarnished that much. (Full disclosure: I haven't played either game, but that's solely because I just am not interested in the games themselves, regardless of quality)
To help prove my case on opinions, this comment was posted literally minutes after yours
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI delayed to May 26, 2026 in ~games
NonoAdomo LinkThis is a difficult but correct call. Rockstar has the goodwill to pull it off. The adage in the industry is that a late game can still be good, but a bad game is bad forever. Just look at the...This is a difficult but correct call. Rockstar has the goodwill to pull it off. The adage in the industry is that a late game can still be good, but a bad game is bad forever. Just look at the general public opinions for No Man's Sky and Cyberpunk. Countless articles and videos try to build good PR for how those games are better now and how they are a labor of love. Phoenixes of the industry, if you will. The general public just remembers how they were trash at launch and thinks they always will be bad and there's no convincing them of that.
If GTA6 flops because it was rushed, I think this would be a nuclear bomb on the AAA gaming industry. They are way better off taking their time and making it right.
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Comment on What media have you found that teaches something in a fun or unique way? in ~life
NonoAdomo Link ParentI was doing a course on philosophy of algorithms and artificial intelligence. Incredibly informative and thought provoking, I found that this course was instrumental for me choosing NOT to pursue...I was doing a course on philosophy of algorithms and artificial intelligence. Incredibly informative and thought provoking, I found that this course was instrumental for me choosing NOT to pursue a career in AI (a few years before the AI boom) because I could foresee all the problems we're seeing with AI now and I knew I didn't have the patience or ability myself to deal with it.
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Comment on What media have you found that teaches something in a fun or unique way? in ~life
NonoAdomo Link ParentThat's the one book from my graduate program I regret not keeping. I probably will buy another copy someday when I get the urge to read it againThat's the one book from my graduate program I regret not keeping. I probably will buy another copy someday when I get the urge to read it again
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Comment on I don’t want video games to challenge me in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentYou hit the nail on the head! I think "Challenging" is always equated to bring fast twitch competitive action, but games can be challenging and slow. Pulling off a difficult social link in...You hit the nail on the head! I think "Challenging" is always equated to bring fast twitch competitive action, but games can be challenging and slow. Pulling off a difficult social link in something like Stardew Valley is challenging. Building a large, complex base in Minecraft is challenging. They just aren't aggressively frustrating and I think that distinction is important.
I'm completely enamored by Akane-Banashi. This story of a girl's relentlessly optimistic climb through the ranks of rakugo is a great change to the formula of these stories. Normally these stories (which I love BTW) are centered around someone who is gifted, but troubled. Usually chased by some demon of their past that is holding them back (Examples: March Comes in Like a Lion and Those Snow White Notes) they have to overcome themselves to improve and grow. This one has the MC (Akane) be an absolute force of nature that is headstong, confident and has the skills to back it up. Her only thing holding her back is her lack of experience and she will put every bit of herself into every opportunity she gets.
The rakugo stories are told well, the characters are incredibly engaging and my favorite part is that we have a female MC who is in a story where it really doesn't matter much that she's a girl. There's no sexualization of her nor any hints of a forced romantic shipping. It's a story that is written and presented in a way that I rarely see and I love it. I just hope whoever eventually adapts this into an anime captures the joy of the story telling, as that is what will make or break the adaptation.
10/10, my favorite active manga on Shonen Jump by far!