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  1. Comment on Game Boy games that did the impossible in ~games

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    This video speaks.to me on many levels. Huge Game Boy fan. I have a small collect of consoles and systems. This year my friend and I have been working hard on development of a Game Boy game and...

    This video speaks.to me on many levels. Huge Game Boy fan. I have a small collect of consoles and systems. This year my friend and I have been working hard on development of a Game Boy game and we've found an amazing community in the GB Studio Discord that has been really fun and rewarding to be part of.

    One of my favorite Game Boy games is Robocop 2. Probably not the best but as a kid it was one of the first I could beat and it made me proud I could make it through the game. Lol

    Ps- All time favorite is still Tetris

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  2. Comment on What AI tools are you actually using? in ~tech

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    Regarding AI for text output, I have been working to develop "assistants" that remove bloat and filler words from the outputs I prompt. It's helped me to get a core draft written quickly from...

    Regarding AI for text output, I have been working to develop "assistants" that remove bloat and filler words from the outputs I prompt. It's helped me to get a core draft written quickly from concepts provided. Then it's a matter of subtractive editing and proofing to clean up the message to share.

    It may sound like more work to some, but my way of thinking works well with this process. I have a tendency to go off on tangents and being able to have a complete thought (AI generated from my prompt) that I then edit into a concise message just works.

    10 votes

  3. Comment on Iowa hospital IT systems architect used a fake identity for thirty-five years in ~life

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    It does seem odd. There didn't seem to be a reason to keep up that gambit so long. He could have done a lot under his own name, but instead he seemingly kept a lie going a bit too long.

    It does seem odd. There didn't seem to be a reason to keep up that gambit so long. He could have done a lot under his own name, but instead he seemingly kept a lie going a bit too long.

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  4. A creative journey in creating a board game

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    My buddy and I grew up in the 80's and 90's together in a mostly analog world, so we spent a bunch of time outside on bikes and getting dirty. We played board games a lot with each other and our...

    My buddy and I grew up in the 80's and 90's together in a mostly analog world, so we spent a bunch of time outside on bikes and getting dirty. We played board games a lot with each other and our family, but as the turn of the century hit we were more engrossed in technology.

    We both ended up in careers around creative design and technology, but still have that nostalgia from our past. We have been hanging out this past year and started streaming on Twitch so we can put our skills to use in a fun hobby.

    Since January we had the idea to see how far we could push AI to help us create a board game! It's been a fun time starting from nothing and producing something. While the AI craze and controversy are out there. We realized that going all AI to make a fun game wasn't going to work. We've been using it as a tool but adding a lot of ourselves to it.

    We hope to give a free downloadable and 3d printable version out. We are excited to get where we are and have an actual fun game. We figured we'd share our progress of the game. Frostbite: The Curse of Doctor Frost

    Does anybody know of communities that would be into downloading, printing, and playing board games?

    8 votes

  5. Comment on How did you decide about marriage? in ~talk

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    I had never wanted kids, but got married to someone that did. I obliged after compromising for the sake of our relationship. After my sons turned 5, she divorced. Now I am a super happy father...

    I had never wanted kids, but got married to someone that did. I obliged after compromising for the sake of our relationship. After my sons turned 5, she divorced. Now I am a super happy father with 24/7 custody of two teenage boys that are awesome. I feel you, brother!

    8 votes

  6. Comment on Any experience with making a board game? in ~games.tabletop

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    That's awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience and your contributions. Are you the illustrator and came up with the character designs. That box art is done well and I appreciate the look of...

    That's awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience and your contributions. Are you the illustrator and came up with the character designs. That box art is done well and I appreciate the look of the characters in the foreground. That style is a favorite of mine.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Any experience with making a board game? in ~games.tabletop

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    Variability in play is precisely what we think will help the replay-value. We have a mix of buffs, events, and actions that change the approach. One thing we have been debating is the end game...

    Variability in play is precisely what we think will help the replay-value. We have a mix of buffs, events, and actions that change the approach. One thing we have been debating is the end game scenarios(s). There is a coop adventure to get to the end that triggers a final set of actions to win. I really love the concept of taking early game actions and collected "cards" into the end game. Thanks!

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Any experience with making a board game? in ~games.tabletop

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    Fair enough. 3d printing isn't as ubiquitous with everyone, and while there are options to send it out for print it would hit the pocketbook. We want this to be free (as possible). I was joking we...

    Fair enough. 3d printing isn't as ubiquitous with everyone, and while there are options to send it out for print it would hit the pocketbook. We want this to be free (as possible). I was joking we could make the origami version on our Livestream the other day, but you are giving credence to the idea. As it stands now it could nearly be all paper sans dice.

  9. Comment on Any experience with making a board game? in ~games.tabletop

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    Hey! You sparked a thought with your comment! Y Our game is cooperative but we never discussed communication and you bring up a great point. We could work with players having actions that others...

    Hey! You sparked a thought with your comment! Y
    Our game is cooperative but we never discussed communication and you bring up a great point. We could work with players having actions that others wouldn't know. It could make it a challenge but also rewarding as whatever perk/buff someone has can be gradually discovered during gameplay instead of being outright known. Thanks!

    Ps - We'll have to check out the game you mentioned

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  10. Comment on Any experience with making a board game? in ~games.tabletop

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    Your experience sounds interesting and I'm curious what games you have contributed. In our case, we are a bit a jack-of-all trades duo. My buddy is and artist by trade and I moreso the...

    Your experience sounds interesting and I'm curious what games you have contributed. In our case, we are a bit a jack-of-all trades duo. My buddy is and artist by trade and I moreso the technologist. Some of the details you mentioned are likely applied, but not consciously. Tha ks for calling it out though because its something we will want to be more intentional at when it comes to making it available!

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Any experience with making a board game? in ~games.tabletop

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    Thanks for your insights and I do appreciate having that as part of many games I play. One detail about this game I didn't mention is it's a co-op style experience. The idea is to take 2-4 players...

    Thanks for your insights and I do appreciate having that as part of many games I play. One detail about this game I didn't mention is it's a co-op style experience. The idea is to take 2-4 players through the game and survive until the end. There is a bit of strategy to ensure we can all make it. You have me thinking about how your idea but from the perspective of how it could along a team dynamic.

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  12. Any experience with making a board game?

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    My friend and I embarked upon a journey over the past few months to create a tabletop board game. The interesting part is that we were motivated by the emergence of generative AI and the...

    My friend and I embarked upon a journey over the past few months to create a tabletop board game. The interesting part is that we were motivated by the emergence of generative AI and the capabilities it had in rapid prototyping concepts. On a whim we said, let's see how far we can push making a board game. We pushed Midjourney, ChatGPT, and a variety of creative tools to help build the foundation for our game. We both have design chops and are into diy, creative design, and 3d printing, and technology to help get this thing past the finish line.

    We are now at the point were after many iterative sessions, we have a functional and fun to play game! Our intention is to give it away as a free downloadable that folks can 3d print and paper print all the parts so they can play too! Huzzah! We are balancing the rules and creating the instructions which is not something we are relying on AI aside sticking to the theme. We are in search of inspirato on what makes gameplay fun for folks today.

    Question What are the most fun, exciting, or challenging aspects of any tabletop or board games you play? What keeps you engaged?

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    I didn't give many specifics on the game itself, and figured it might help. Remember we used AI to come up with this storyline. The prompt was to write a story for a "Sci-fi Christmas Horror" board game...

    The basic premise is that you are attending a party at the North pole celebrating the research of Dr. Frost on ancient Christmas magic. Predictably things go bad, and you have to find your way out before it's too late and you are killed by a troop of Christmas themed monsters.

    The games objective is to work together to escape the facility by collecting sleigh parts, fighting monsters, navigating a maze in dark hallways, and visiting special rooms to solve puzzles. It's all kinds of ridiculous but fun it its own way.

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  13. Comment on Modern men: Navigating life, relationships, and self-identity in ~life.men

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    Thank you, I appreciate you helping yo navigate Tildes better!

    Thank you, I appreciate you helping yo navigate Tildes better!

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  14. Comment on Modern men: A summary of Tildes community discussion in ~life.men

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    Thank you @Algernon_Asimov I didn't want to propose a rigid structure or rules. I'm new to the community and still learning the culture here. After onboarding and reading through documentation...

    Thank you @Algernon_Asimov I didn't want to propose a rigid structure or rules. I'm new to the community and still learning the culture here. After onboarding and reading through documentation about Tildes, I was grasping on what next steps to take for involvement the past weeks. I have a strong desire to lurk a bit longer and absorb how things play out. A piece of me pushes to be more intentional and help broach conversations which resulted in the meta post about what this group is about.

    Because this group surfaced, it helped to hear more what the community was thinking it could be. It sounds like there are good themes and ideas on what posts may come. I know some work well with vagueness and others appreciate a bit more detail (myself).

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  15. Comment on Modern men: A summary of Tildes community discussion in ~life.men

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    Fair enough and this is a reason I appreciate Tildes so far. I'll review the doc again, thank you. You are right, people will post whatever they like and the community will decide what should be...

    Fair enough and this is a reason I appreciate Tildes so far. I'll review the doc again, thank you. You are right, people will post whatever they like and the community will decide what should be discussed.

    Part of the reason I have brought this up is to help understand what kind of "purpose" having this men group could serve. Unfortunately, I have seen this go bad on other communities, but I'm hopeful this won't be the case here.

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  16. Comment on Modern men: A summary of Tildes community discussion in ~life.men

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    That's a fair point and I'm learning how this community works. I will spend more time reviewing guidelines of Tildes again. Thank you. Overall, I was hoping to understand the "purpose" for this group.

    That's a fair point and I'm learning how this community works. I will spend more time reviewing guidelines of Tildes again. Thank you. Overall, I was hoping to understand the "purpose" for this group.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Modern men: Navigating life, relationships, and self-identity in ~life.men

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    Fair enough. I think we are all creating norms here, and I took your practical advice. I'm sure others will let me know what they think. In any case, I hope you have a wonderful week. I'm drinking...

    Fair enough. I think we are all creating norms here, and I took your practical advice. I'm sure others will let me know what they think. In any case, I hope you have a wonderful week. I'm drinking coffee and catching up on Tildes before getting into work.

    1 vote

  18. Modern men: A summary of Tildes community discussion

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    The other day I created a post here to evoke discussion around what kind of topics, and community norms we might consider. I offered up initial thoughts to spark conversation and there were a lot...

    The other day I created a post here to evoke discussion around what kind of topics, and community norms we might consider. I offered up initial thoughts to spark conversation and there were a lot of people offerings deep insights. I spent the past few days learning from everyone and reading through comments. I tried to capture the high level take aways in a summary and added it as an edit to my original post. Here is a link to the full thread.

    It was suggested I post that summary as a new topic for better visibility and so that's the intention of this new post. This is only the foundation of what we could consider as we evolve the discussions, and it helps surface the initial thoughts and perspectives we have collectively shared.

    It's encouraging to see such in-depth and thoughtful conversations on ~life.men. I wanted to take a moment to recap the significant themes I read up to this point. This is high level, so please correct me if I got it wrong, and I may have missed something valuable that needs called out.

    Our discussions around Stoicism have been quite enlightening, and we've recognized its potential to encourage self-control and inner resilience. Nevertheless, we've also acknowledged its potential misuse, which might inadvertently promote unhealthy aspects of masculinity. This is a subject that requires more nuanced exploration.

    We've unanimously expressed the need for a supportive environment for men of all identities. This includes cis, gay, trans, and men of all other identifications. Despite potential challenges such as toxicity and inactivity, many believe this forum can serve as a respectful and positive space to engage in discussions about contemporary masculinity.

    Conversations have emphasized challenging traditional gender norms and fostering inclusivity. There's been a strong consensus against defining masculinity by outdated stereotypes. We've expressed a shared commitment to creating an environment welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity. We also acknowledge the role of diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds in shaping our understanding of gender, which we deeply value.

    The topic of men's role in promoting gender equality has been prominent. We agree on the importance of men as allies in this movement. Tackling the rigid roles defined by patriarchal norms is crucial, as is having open and transparent conversations on these issues. Progress in gender equality benefits everyone - it's not a zero-sum game.

    We've also delved into gender norms, roles, and the usage of gendered language. It's been helpful to see such scrutiny of societal expectations and a strong emphasis on promoting universally beneficial values and inclusivity. There's a shared understanding of the complexity of gendered language and how it can both define personal identity and represent broader affiliations.

    We've explored varied experiences in male-specific spaces. From the importance of representing all demographics to discussing the challenges of modern fatherhood, we've covered extensive territory. There's a shared commitment to guard against potential toxicity and ensure balance in all our discussions.

    We have expressed the importance of focused discussions on men's experiences. Challenging assumptions about masculinity and addressing men's issues from multiple perspectives can impact our society.

    I'm new to Tildes and not sure where to go from here. Given all the valuable insights and themes we've gathered, how can we adopt draft guidelines for our community? I suspect we can see how this develops organically, but I appreciate approaching things intentionally. Thanks for all the comments and discussions. It has me thinking much more broadly and about things I hadn't considered.

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    I received early feedback that "guidelines" may be the wrong ask here. The thought was to be intentional and surface a "purpose" for having a men group. Being new to Tildes, I'll defer to community as to what's the right way to move forward. Regardless, I appreciate the conversations and discourse that Tildes brings.

    26 votes

  19. Comment on Modern men: Navigating life, relationships, and self-identity in ~life.men

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    Thank you for the feedback. I want to respect community norms here on Tildes as I feel it out. I'll add a new post. I appreciate the advice!

    Thank you for the feedback. I want to respect community norms here on Tildes as I feel it out. I'll add a new post. I appreciate the advice!

  20. Comment on Modern men: Navigating life, relationships, and self-identity in ~life.men

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    Fair enough, and I agree with your additional ideas. My original thinking on that point was that having a space for men shouldn't be divisive or devolve into the "nice guy" mentality. Rather,...

    Fair enough, and I agree with your additional ideas. My original thinking on that point was that having a space for men shouldn't be divisive or devolve into the "nice guy" mentality. Rather, being open, mindful, and inclusive by you seeking to understand each other as humans. In this case men.

    9 votes