-
7 votes
-
The way we work is killing us - An interview with the author of Dying for a Paycheck
15 votes -
Divers discover an abandoned underwater strip club
23 votes -
Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service leaves beta - Uses many existing game purchases, supports ray-tracing, and has a time-limited free trial
12 votes -
Fortnightly Programming Q&A Thread
General Programming Q&A thread! Ask any questions about programming, answer the questions of other users, or post suggestions for future threads. Don't forget to format your code using the triple...
General Programming Q&A thread! Ask any questions about programming, answer the questions of other users, or post suggestions for future threads.
Don't forget to format your code using the triple backticks or tildes:
Here is my schema: ```sql CREATE TABLE article_to_warehouse ( article_id INTEGER , warehouse_id INTEGER ) ; ``` How do I add a `UNIQUE` constraint?6 votes -
GANfield: A Neural Network's Garfield Comics Animation
3 votes -
Death Note Oneshot Special - Discussion thread
9 votes -
TV Tuesdays Free Talk
Have you watched any TV shows recently you want to discuss? Any shows you want to recommend or are hyped about? Feel free to discuss anything here. Please just try to provide fair warning of...
Have you watched any TV shows recently you want to discuss? Any shows you want to recommend or are hyped about? Feel free to discuss anything here.
Please just try to provide fair warning of spoilers if you can.
7 votes -
Swearing in the Woods
3 votes -
The rapid rise and sudden fall of a Kratom Kingpin
7 votes -
Mayhem and mishaps during Norway's gruelling Femund dog sled race – Robert Sørlie won the race and captured his thirteenth title
5 votes -
There's no such thing as a dangerous neighborhood
11 votes -
Why Swexit is unthinkable – trade ties make Sweden's European Union departure unthinkable
5 votes -
Russian and Egyptian multiplication
5 votes -
Danish police seize Hyde Park mansion owned by Sanjay Shah, British businessman accused of defrauding Danish taxpayers
6 votes -
Toti Panzanelli, Marco Pierini, Roberto Piermartire - Viola (2015)
3 votes -
Why Finland's schools outperform most others across the developed world
15 votes -
Thoughts on how to become successful and rich by the founder of AngelList
5 votes -
The case of the 500-mile email
42 votes -
Norwegian company sues state over risky spy recruitment in Russia – intelligence agencies' clumsy approach to recruiting informants had caused the company financial loss
6 votes -
Iowa Democratic caucus results delayed until Tuesday due to reporting inconsistencies and technical issues with app
35 votes -
Taqwacore: The paradoxes of the punk Islam scene
Hi folks, I was recently introduced (at a relatively superficial level) to the existence of the "Taqwacore" sub-culture of Western punk music. The duality inherent or apparent in this type of...
Hi folks, I was recently introduced (at a relatively superficial level) to the existence of the "Taqwacore" sub-culture of Western punk music. The duality inherent or apparent in this type of self-expression is absolutely fascinating to me, and I would love to learn more about it.
I personally find it a little hard to understand exactly how these musicians reconcile the anti-establishment and maybe progressiveness of punk with many tenets of Islam; the concept of organized religion seems inherently establishment (and dated) to me, and yet these groups somehow embrace both ends of the spectrum. I'm very curious if any Tildesians have opinions on Taqwacore bands or thoughts on the sub-genre as a whole!
8 votes -
Cards Against Humanity has purchased ClickHole, the satire site created by The Onion
15 votes -
What are all the different ways in which we can appreciate games?
I know my question isn't worded great! If anyone has a better edit after reading all of this, let me know! I have a half-formed idea in my head and I want to brainstorm a bit. Here's the idea:...
I know my question isn't worded great! If anyone has a better edit after reading all of this, let me know!
I have a half-formed idea in my head and I want to brainstorm a bit.
Here's the idea: games as a whole have a ton of different aspects/lenses through which we can enjoy and appreciate them, and I want to know what they all are. Here are some examples to show what I mean:
Aspect Description Examples Narrative We can appreciate a game with a good story To the Moon, The Walking Dead Exploration We can appreciate a game that lets us explore a digital world The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Minecraft Movement We can appreciate a game that lets us move in compelling ways Forza Horizon 3, Mirror's Edge I feel like there are dozens of these we could come up with if we get really specific. The diversity of gaming experiences and genres really lends itself to a broad swath of these aspects. After all, the appreciation someone gets from playing something like Katamari Damacy is very different from that which someone gets from, say, ARMA 2.
I think later it might be interesting to try to apply some sort of analysis or taxonomy to this, but right now I just want to brainstorm. What are all of the different reasons we can like games? Be as specific as you can, try to cover lots of different titles and genres so that all of gaming is represented, and feel free to critique or edit my examples as well (e.g. I think it might be worth breaking up "Narrative" into "Plot" and "Characters", for example).
Aggregated List So Far
I'll keep updating this as we go. For entries that didn't follow the table format (which I didn't intend to be prescriptive but it looks like it caught on!), I've tried to incorporate them as best as I can, but if you feel I've misrepresented something let me know! Again, I'm mostly just interested in brainstorming at the moment, and then I think we can have a secondary thread later for analysis/synthesis.
Aspect Description Examples Narrative We can appreciate a game with a good story To the Moon, The Walking Dead Exploration We can appreciate a game that lets us explore a digital world The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Minecraft Movement We can appreciate a game that lets us move in compelling ways Forza Horizon 3, Mirror's Edge Empathy We can appreciate a game for who / what it positions us as, and the degree to which it gives insight into that position. Benefits for the player range from novel emotional experiences to genuine moments of learning. Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor, The Beginner's Guide Escapism Sometimes you simply need a break from real life and to escape into a fantasy world for a bit. Videogames are a highly effective way to do this IMO, since you are actually granted agency as an actor in them, which you don't get in most traditional escapist mediums like novels, movies and shows. Almost every game with a story, to varying degrees Catharsis When you manage to deeply emotionally connect with any story (regardless of medium) and it reaches its climax or denouement, it can often help you break through the emotional barriers you have set up over time, which then allows you to safely release your pent up emotions. Surprisingly, I find games to be somewhat less effective at this than novels, but it still happens with them often enough to be a major component of my enjoyment of them. Gris Emotional Challenge Sometimes the opposite of catharsis is great too. Getting to experience emotionally challenging things, like a truly mind-bending or depressing story, in the relatively safe environment of a game can be incredibly fulfilling. Although, those sorts of games often require me to be in the right frame of mind to experience, so that I don't have a breakdown afterwards, and as a result I don't seek them out all that often... I can only handle so many existential crises per month. ;) Disco Elysium Intellectual Challenge Whether it be from difficult puzzle elements or strategy mechanics, intellectual challenges presented in games can be incredibly gratifying to solve and overcome. Europa Universalis, puzzle games by Zachtronics Eureka Moments This goes hand in hand with the above two, but also applies to most games. Those moments when you finally figure something out that you were struggling with beforehand, or a major plot twist is revealed, can be truly glorious in games, and IMO they tend to occur more often in them than most other entertainment mediums. Portal, Portal 2, The Talos Principle, The Witness System We can appreciate a game that lets us explore a well crafted system of interacting logical parts. The player can learn the rules of the system by observation and experimentation, and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve goals. Stephens Sausage Roll, Factorio, The Witness, Antichamber Competition We can appreciate a game for fostering a competitive spirit among peers, to test themselves against each other as teams or individuals Dota 2, Rocket League Cooperation We can appreciate a game that allows and encourages two or more people to work together towards a common goal A Way Out, ibb and obb, Portal 2 Audio experience We can appreciate games that use music or sound in interesting or resonant ways Bastion,Metal Gear Solid III Visual experience We can appreciate games that use visuals in interesting or resonant ways Tetris Effect,Super Hexagon Effort We can appreciate games that adequately convey the effort required for the task happening on-screen Don't Look Back, The Witcher 3, Dishonored 21 votes -
How rigid/fluid is your gender and/or sexuality?
The following questions are aimed at gender identity, gender expression, romantic orientation, and/or sexual orientation. To cut down on wordiness, all the questions below will just say...
The following questions are aimed at gender identity, gender expression, romantic orientation, and/or sexual orientation. To cut down on wordiness, all the questions below will just say "identity", but know that I'm asking about any and all of the different parts that make up our gendered, romantic, and sexual selves.
You don't necessarily need to answer regarding all axes or focuses: choose the ones most salient or meaningful to you and your experiences. Furthermore, these questions are open to all, including people who don't identify as LGBT.
- How would you describe the rigidity/fluidity of your identity or its different parts?
- Do you experience short-term changes in your identity?
- Have you experienced long-term changes in your identity?
- Does your identity have any elements that are unchanging long-term?
- How does the fluidity/rigidity of your identity affect you? Are there advantages? Disadvantages?
- Are you certain in your identity right now, or is it unclear to you at the moment?
- If you are certain, do you think that certainty will persist, or might things change in the future?
- If you are uncertain, do you think a more definite identity will coalesce for you at some point?
As always, the questions are just jumping off points and don't need to be treated like a quiz. Also, just to be clear, I am asking this purely out of curiosity and am in no way trying to assert that a more rigid/fluid identity is better/worse. Likewise, I'm not trying to cast judgment on anyone still questioning or engaging in self-discovery. Your process and your identity are valid wherever you're at and however you feel. I'm simply interested to hear what your experiences are, whoever you are.
27 votes -
Godot Engine awarded Epic Megagrant ($250K)
15 votes -
Why this Swedish cardamom bun is taking New York City by storm | Line Around The Block
4 votes -
Canada’s international hair freezing competition
7 votes -
The Wonderful 101: Remastered - PlatinumGames' title previously exclusive to Wii U, now self-published and coming to Switch, PC, and PS4
5 votes -
How ads follow you around the internet
8 votes -
Daemon X Machina - PC version release date trailer (February 13)
3 votes -
What were they thinking? - Lobster recipe from 1755
6 votes -
This Buddhist monk is a celebrity makeup artist
5 votes -
Making signature moves for the distinct characters of Shovel Knight
9 votes -
Voyager 2 engineers working to restore normal operations
10 votes -
A small rocket maker is running a different kind of space race
6 votes -
What is something cheap to create but expensive to purchase?
I was having a conversation with a friend today about the economics of art and the potential cost of purchasing an idea. It got me thinking, what are some other things relatively cheap to create...
I was having a conversation with a friend today about the economics of art and the potential cost of purchasing an idea. It got me thinking, what are some other things relatively cheap to create but expensive to purchase?
19 votes -
Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix 2020 semi-final 4 - songs and results
Last night was the fourth semi-final of the Norwegian Eurovision national selection (Melodi Grand Prix). This year there are 5 semi-finals, one for each region of the country, plus five songs that...
Last night was the fourth semi-final of the Norwegian Eurovision national selection (Melodi Grand Prix). This year there are 5 semi-finals, one for each region of the country, plus five songs that automatically qualify for the grand final.
Last night four songs from Western Norway competed for a spot in the grand final:
Oda Loves You - Love Who We Love
Nordic Tenors - In This Special Place
The qualifier was Magnus Bokn with his song Over The Sea, which will face 9 other songs in the grand final on the 15th of February. One of the automatic qualifiers were also presented during the show:
Ulrikke Brandstorp - Attention
Previous semi-finals:
Semi-final 1 (Southern Norway) - songs and results
4 votes -
Three leading members of an Iranian Arab opposition group have been arrested in Denmark and charged with spying for Saudi Arabia
6 votes -
What I learned about life at a company that deals in dead bodies
5 votes -
Milk: White poison or healthy drink?
6 votes -
US primary elections explained
7 votes -
Military reforms of Diocletian - Roman Imperial army documentary
4 votes -
Sanna Marin: ‘I feel that the American Dream can be achieved best in the Nordic countries, where every child no matter their background ... can become anything’
16 votes -
What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them?
What have you been playing lately? Discussion about video games and board games are both welcome. Please don't just make a list of titles, give some thoughts about the game(s) as well.
13 votes -
As a 28-year-old Latino, I'm shocked my new novel, Memoirs of a Middle-Aged White Lady, has been so poorly received
25 votes -
What did you do this weekend?
As part of a weekly series, these topics are a place for users to casually discuss the things they did — or didn't do — during their weekend. Did you make any plans? Take a trip? Do nothing at...
As part of a weekly series, these topics are a place for users to casually discuss the things they did — or didn't do — during their weekend. Did you make any plans? Take a trip? Do nothing at all? Tell us about it!
12 votes -
Copenhagen to host second FIFA eNations Cup from 22nd to 24th May – France aiming to qualify to defend their title
5 votes -
The History of English Podcast
6 votes -
This equation (the logistic map) will change how you see the world
11 votes