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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Britimmer LinkJust finished the Broken earth series by N.K. Jemisin and really enjoyed it. Main character was a case study in how your environment shapes how you view yourself and how your personality develops...Just finished the Broken earth series by N.K. Jemisin and really enjoyed it. Main character was a case study in how your environment shapes how you view yourself and how your personality develops when dealing with those society considers "normal".
Also ran through the first few books of the Red Rising sage before I got tired of the Mary Sue main character being an idiot despite being the best at everything.
Now I'm working my way through the Unhewn Throne trilogy and it's been good thus far, but some of the plot-demanded stupidity of the main three characters has been annoying. Might take a break and get back into my run through of Discworld after this book (the 2nd in the trilogy)
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Comment on Louis Gossett Jr. passed away in ~tv
Britimmer Link ParentIron Eagle was my shit. I used to emulate the main character by throwing on headphones to "get into the zone" for video games lolIron Eagle was my shit. I used to emulate the main character by throwing on headphones to "get into the zone" for video games lol
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Comment on Book recommendations, specifically in ~books
Britimmer Link ParentWool might be a good one for that description.Wool might be a good one for that description.
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Comment on Larian Studios won't make Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, expansions, or Baldur's Gate 4 in ~games
Britimmer Link ParentYou just explained why I have so many JRPGs 25-75% finished and yet abandoned for months at a time. There should be a function that once you hit level 3-5 you can turn off all that nonsense, or...You just explained why I have so many JRPGs 25-75% finished and yet abandoned for months at a time. There should be a function that once you hit level 3-5 you can turn off all that nonsense, or even turn off the random encounters entirely unless you're looking to grind on purpose.
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Comment on What watch do you wear daily? in ~hobbies
Britimmer Link ParentThe 5610 is my workhorse. I have a Duro on a Bond NATO strap for "fancy" occasions but the square is my daily. I had a Samsung smartwatch that went belly up after less than 6 months of gentle wear...The 5610 is my workhorse. I have a Duro on a Bond NATO strap for "fancy" occasions but the square is my daily.
I had a Samsung smartwatch that went belly up after less than 6 months of gentle wear so I'm sticking with the tried and true, nigh indestructible Casio that (imo) looks great and performs even better.
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Comment on Microsoft to share details on bringing Xbox games to PlayStation next week / Microsoft has moved up an important Xbox business update to address fan concerns in ~games
Britimmer Link ParentI was seriously mulling a series x to get back into gaming (from Switch). Sounds like maybe the PS5 is the better choice with the path Microsoft is walking? I've been an Xbox guy since the 360, PS...I was seriously mulling a series x to get back into gaming (from Switch). Sounds like maybe the PS5 is the better choice with the path Microsoft is walking?
I've been an Xbox guy since the 360, PS and Nintendo before that so no reallll brand loyalty, but I was done with Sony over them yoinking purchases back.
Now I have MORE research to do, I guess lol
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Comment on F1 rejects Andretti bid to join by 2026 in ~sports.motorsports
Britimmer Link ParentWEC, IMSA, DTM, and WRC could always use your love, too! None of them are perfect, but it seems like the top fuckery is reserved for the "top" of the sport.WEC, IMSA, DTM, and WRC could always use your love, too! None of them are perfect, but it seems like the top fuckery is reserved for the "top" of the sport.
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Comment on Has anyone else noticed a difference in their winters? in ~enviro
Britimmer Link ParentCenter of the US here and our winters are a joke compared to the past, but the summers have gotten longer and hotter. Weeks and weeks in a row of 38°C/100°F+. It's essentially in the 80s to 100s...Center of the US here and our winters are a joke compared to the past, but the summers have gotten longer and hotter. Weeks and weeks in a row of 38°C/100°F+. It's essentially in the 80s to 100s from mid-May through the end of September. Spring and Fall are about a week each now. It's absolutely miserable. If it were economically feasible, I'd head north just for the climate. (not to mention the politics lol.)
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Comment on Most bingeable book series? in ~books
Britimmer LinkFor my choice of bingeable (and I usually do a annual run through of both) I'd recommend W.E.B. Griffin's The Brotherhood of War series and The Corps series. Both are historical fiction and...For my choice of bingeable (and I usually do a annual run through of both) I'd recommend W.E.B. Griffin's The Brotherhood of War series and The Corps series. Both are historical fiction and absolutely nail the vibe of the military. His characters are almost always landed gentry of America, independently wealthy, and in the service by choice but they're never unlikeable. Both are great series and I'd recommend them to anyone.
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Comment on Most bingeable book series? in ~books
Britimmer Link ParentI admit the scale intimidated me away. Feels like a proper commit rather than something I can pick up and put down as life dictates.I admit the scale intimidated me away. Feels like a proper commit rather than something I can pick up and put down as life dictates.
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Comment on Most bingeable book series? in ~books
Britimmer Link ParentLoved the series. I was amped to try his other work but it didn't feel the same and I gave up after one book. Seriously, though, Codex Alera is a great popcorn series.Loved the series. I was amped to try his other work but it didn't feel the same and I gave up after one book.
Seriously, though, Codex Alera is a great popcorn series.
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Comment on Custom phone OS - long term opinions? in ~tech
Britimmer Link ParentDoes it only work on the 'a's for some reason? Or is that just your personal preference?Does it only work on the 'a's for some reason? Or is that just your personal preference?
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Britimmer LinkCurrently reading Wool and the first Mistborn book. I want to finish the Bone Ships trilogy but the third book was in-app only (for Libby) and I really don't like reading on my phone anymore....Currently reading Wool and the first Mistborn book.
I want to finish the Bone Ships trilogy but the third book was in-app only (for Libby) and I really don't like reading on my phone anymore. Might have to break down and buy it.
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Comment on US stores increasingly reverse course on self checkout in ~tech
Britimmer Link ParentOurs has the guns and we're able to use them freely. You just have to scan your card at the register before anything starts working. Though that doesn't do anything to prevent non members from...Ours has the guns and we're able to use them freely. You just have to scan your card at the register before anything starts working.
Though that doesn't do anything to prevent non members from using them.That said, we almost never make it out of Costco with less than a cart-full and it's easier for us to just get it done at a manned register.
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Comment on US stores increasingly reverse course on self checkout in ~tech
Britimmer Link ParentIf this is meant for restaurants as well, I can believe it. Those shelves where your food is left to be picked up are an easy target. We've had two family-sized orders taken before we got there in...If this is meant for restaurants as well, I can believe it. Those shelves where your food is left to be picked up are an easy target. We've had two family-sized orders taken before we got there in the last few months.
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Comment on FIA opens investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff over conflict of interest claims in ~sports.motorsports
Britimmer Link ParentA breakaway series would be nice, though it would be a huge undertaking. I haven't had faith in FIA stewardship for a long time now. At the end of the day, someone is going to have to try and...A breakaway series would be nice, though it would be a huge undertaking. I haven't had faith in FIA stewardship for a long time now.
At the end of the day, someone is going to have to try and salvage the sanctity and purity of the sport in the face of bottomless bank accounts, and that seems almost impossible.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Britimmer LinkI'm alternating books between The Bone Ships trilogy (by RJ Barker) and the Power Mage trilogy (by Brian McClellan). Both are excellent, I'd say the Power Mage series is a little more...I'm alternating books between The Bone Ships trilogy (by RJ Barker) and the Power Mage trilogy (by Brian McClellan). Both are excellent, I'd say the Power Mage series is a little more "action-movie" but both have very well written characters and are almost like historical-fiction fantasy as both tie into different bygone eras.
Also read the first Dresden Files book, Storm Front by Jim Butcher. Not sure if we have any MSTies in the crowd, but the book REALLY reminded me of Demon Squad and that made it hard for me to take seriously. Nothing bad about it, just not as good as the Codex Alera books (so far, the later books may be a bit better.)
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Britimmer LinkFinished up the Codex Alera and really enjoyed it, by and large. There were some obvious tropes, but I never felt they beat me over the head. Started Homeland by R.A. Salvatore, but found out I...Finished up the Codex Alera and really enjoyed it, by and large. There were some obvious tropes, but I never felt they beat me over the head.
Started Homeland by R.A. Salvatore, but found out I missed the window to enjoy it enough to finish it by some decades, so I gave it up.
Now I'm halfway through Lonesome Dove for the first time and, man, I don't know why I put it off for so long.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Britimmer LinkFinishing up the Codex Alera series, I've enjoyed it quite a bit. Wool by Hugh Howey is waiting in the wings. It's been on my request list for so long I don't have a clue what it's about anymore,...Finishing up the Codex Alera series, I've enjoyed it quite a bit. Wool by Hugh Howey is waiting in the wings. It's been on my request list for so long I don't have a clue what it's about anymore, so that'll be even more fun lol.
Great recommendations but man does it hurt even pulling someone else into the world of Kvothe. Rothfuss and Martin are why I abjectly REFUSE to start an unfinished series no matter how good it is so far.