Artren's recent activity
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
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Comment on The Office (Australia) | Official trailer in ~tv
Artren Link ParentAs Fiachra says, snippets of The Office US, without the knowledge of everything that happened before, would probably look as lame as this did. The Office US got me within 3 episodes, so I'll give...As Fiachra says, snippets of The Office US, without the knowledge of everything that happened before, would probably look as lame as this did.
The Office US got me within 3 episodes, so I'll give this one the same time frame. Could be ok, as I do enjoy some Aussie humour.
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Comment on The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim | Official trailer in ~movies
Artren Link ParentWhen they opened the trailer with scenes from the trilogy I was very concerned. Then Kenji's name appeared.. and the style seems fitting enough for Lord of the Rings. Here's hoping it doesn't turn...When they opened the trailer with scenes from the trilogy I was very concerned.
Then Kenji's name appeared.. and the style seems fitting enough for Lord of the Rings. Here's hoping it doesn't turn into Star Wars...
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Comment on Topless men: should they be banned if they’re not at the pool or the beach? in ~life.men
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Comment on Topless men: should they be banned if they’re not at the pool or the beach? in ~life.men
Artren Link ParentAgreed. It's technically legal here in Canada for any woman to go topless as they see fit. Socially, it's effectively 0% except on nude beaches, or tanning in a sunny spot. I think people in that...Agreed. It's technically legal here in Canada for any woman to go topless as they see fit. Socially, it's effectively 0% except on nude beaches, or tanning in a sunny spot.
I think people in that poll are confusing what they deem is socially something they want, and what should be illegal. It should not be illegal to be topless.
If you can't stand the sight of some bare skin, maybe you need to stay in your hovel.
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Comment on Weird Weapons: Caged Buckler - Sword trapper in ~humanities.history
Artren LinkAs someone who practices HEMA, Tod and Matt are amazing. Tod finds some of the weirdest stuff from texts or museums, and then makes them. Then gets his buddy and world renowned HEMAist Matt Easton...As someone who practices HEMA, Tod and Matt are amazing. Tod finds some of the weirdest stuff from texts or museums, and then makes them. Then gets his buddy and world renowned HEMAist Matt Easton to workshop it.
Really fun to bring these up with fellow Historical Fencers and see what their take is on them as well; because everyone who reads the manuals and treatises gives a slightly different take.
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Comment on "Appear weak when you are strong" - This Confucian proverb is keeping everyone in confusion in ~talk
Artren LinkAs a historical fencer, the Masters tell us something similar. Certain guards we use look weak on one side, but with a smaller action than our opponents, we trap them into feeling safe and take...As a historical fencer, the Masters tell us something similar. Certain guards we use look weak on one side, but with a smaller action than our opponents, we trap them into feeling safe and take the advantage. There is a lot of deception, similar to the direct translation you offered. Effectively, always put on the appearance that gives you the advantage when you deceive your opponent into making the wrong move.
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Comment on Just bought Philips SHP9500 headphones and am underwhelmed in ~music
Artren LinkHonestly if you want some Overear headphones... Audio Technica ATH M40x/50x is the best value. I've had mine for around 6 years, and had no issues with them. The pleather earpads got gross from 5+...Honestly if you want some Overear headphones... Audio Technica ATH M40x/50x is the best value. I've had mine for around 6 years, and had no issues with them. The pleather earpads got gross from 5+ hours of wear daily for 4 years straight, so I replaced the earpads for like $20 CAD. Gave my wife a backup pair I got at a silent auction for an absolute steal, and she's only had to replace the cable. They also come with like 3 different cable styles.
I think you can also get the 50x in Bluetooth/Cable mode as well.
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Comment on Five-hour video about the history of North Korean media in ~humanities.history
Artren Link ParentThanks for sharing! I think this will be my background noise for the week while working!Thanks for sharing! I think this will be my background noise for the week while working!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Artren Link ParentPlaying on Tactition mode or whatever it's called. Early on it was rather easy, but now I'm getting to the point of needing to level some of my Units up so that I have a well balanced set to face...Playing on Tactition mode or whatever it's called. Early on it was rather easy, but now I'm getting to the point of needing to level some of my Units up so that I have a well balanced set to face off against most enemy Unit types. While not hard, it's definitely getting tougher. I'm about lvl 18~20 right now, and enemy units are beginning to include Promoted classes, making it even tougher.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Artren LinkSmoked a Brisket for my father in law's birthday and Mother's day. Was amazing and went over well with the family. 10hr smoke with my homemade rub, and then wrapped and slow cooked for another 6...Smoked a Brisket for my father in law's birthday and Mother's day. Was amazing and went over well with the family. 10hr smoke with my homemade rub, and then wrapped and slow cooked for another 6 hours. Ended up a little overdone for my personal tastes, but fall apart tender always goes over well with kids and older folks.
Lots of leftovers (it was a while 12lb brisket), so been using it in fried rice or rice bowls for breakfast and dinner. So good.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Artren LinkBeen playing more Unicorn Overlord, which is becoming even more fun than last time I posted. The difficulty is ramping up and making the game a bigger chess battle. I like it a lot. Recommend it...Been playing more Unicorn Overlord, which is becoming even more fun than last time I posted. The difficulty is ramping up and making the game a bigger chess battle. I like it a lot. Recommend it on a handheld, 720p30 is really nice on the SteamDeck. Purchased on Switch, then just dumped it. I get like 2hrs of play before needing to charge.
Also playing Valheim Ashlands update. Started on a new server with friends, but we have limited play time. So 2x resources, ores through portals, player progression vs server progression. Really nice to get all the copper and tin I need in one play session instead of many. Lets me enjoy building and surviving more. So far not seen much of Ashlands, unless there have been some Biome updates.
Extremely mild spoiler of early on
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Comment on ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ sets fall 2025 release as Take-Two posts $2.9 billion quarterly loss in ~games
Artren Link ParentThat makes a lot of sense I guess. Still... Can't wait to see how many they lay off. Will be a sad day.That makes a lot of sense I guess. Still... Can't wait to see how many they lay off. Will be a sad day.
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Comment on ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ sets fall 2025 release as Take-Two posts $2.9 billion quarterly loss in ~games
Artren LinkThe only thing I took from this, is that Take-Two spent 2.18 billion more buying companies up last quarter than they were worth. And that they spent an additional 400 million or so to do that....The only thing I took from this, is that Take-Two spent 2.18 billion more buying companies up last quarter than they were worth. And that they spent an additional 400 million or so to do that.
Seems wasteful.
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Comment on Last Week Tonight full episode library coming soon to YouTube in ~tv
Artren Link ParentOh yes of course, Russia can watch it but my dirty socialist Canadian self isn't allowed. Makes sense to me.Oh yes of course, Russia can watch it but my dirty socialist Canadian self isn't allowed. Makes sense to me.
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Comment on What are some of your favorite PlayStation 1 games? Any odd or unique ones worth playing? in ~games
Artren Link ParentI love Suikoden, and am enjoying Eiyuden right now! It's on hold while I finish Unicorn Overlord though. I think Konami will eventually release the HD Remaster of Suikoden 1 & 2 now that they...I love Suikoden, and am enjoying Eiyuden right now! It's on hold while I finish Unicorn Overlord though.
I think Konami will eventually release the HD Remaster of Suikoden 1 & 2 now that they aren't making as much money off gambl-- I mean pachinko.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Artren LinkBeen playing Unicorn Overlord mostly. As a fan of the Ogre Battle series of games, it's a refreshing take on tactics games that has been missing for decades now. Real time strategy hasn't existed...Been playing Unicorn Overlord mostly. As a fan of the Ogre Battle series of games, it's a refreshing take on tactics games that has been missing for decades now. Real time strategy hasn't existed like this since Ogre Battle 64, and it's a good modernization of the genre. Think Fire Emblem meets Ogre Battle.
Also playing Helldivers 2 when friends are online. I'm super behind in the whole game, but getting in a few dives with friends is a great time.
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Comment on What's a game that you feel is almost great? in ~games
Artren Link ParentIt's definitely scratching that itch very well! I'd also recommend looking up Grand Arms: March of the Red Dragon. It's not out yet, and it's a solo developer, but it's another game trying to be...It's definitely scratching that itch very well!
I'd also recommend looking up Grand Arms: March of the Red Dragon. It's not out yet, and it's a solo developer, but it's another game trying to be an homage to OB64
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Comment on What's a game that you feel is almost great? in ~games
Artren Link ParentStill my favorite game of all time. I agree though, without a guide you'd miss so much content unless you knew it was there. As a kid however, it felt so cool when I first recruited Troi by...Still my favorite game of all time.
I agree though, without a guide you'd miss so much content unless you knew it was there. As a kid however, it felt so cool when I first recruited Troi by visiting a neutral town and he offered to join. It made me look around for ways to find other hidden characters!
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Comment on I bought a house, now what? in ~life.home_improvement
Artren Link ParentYeah! Just don't cut it down as low as you would grass. Let it grow a bit higher and it will stay green all summer! And the Beetle I forgot the name of, is the Chafer beetles. They don't like...Yeah! Just don't cut it down as low as you would grass. Let it grow a bit higher and it will stay green all summer! And the Beetle I forgot the name of, is the Chafer beetles. They don't like clover! So no ripped up yard.
So when WoW was in the early days (not sure about now) they had a random name button. I hit it, got "Arten" but that was taken. So I slapped an extra R in there, making Artren, and it's been my username since!