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Comment on Games: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~games
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Comment on Games: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~games
C-Cab Link ParentHey sorry for the delay in responding! It's the end of the semester craziness for me so I haven't made much of a chance to check any social media. I do still remember (mostly) how to play Magic...Hey sorry for the delay in responding! It's the end of the semester craziness for me so I haven't made much of a chance to check any social media.
I do still remember (mostly) how to play Magic and would be down to try it out again or Flesh and Blood. Also, I have a Dungeons and Dragons themed version of Betrayal at House on the Hill - I love the whole asymmetrical play style of those games.
I am in the midst of playing out the first Hollow Knight. I have done most of the main story and am working on beating all of the side bosses. I definitely think out of all of the Metroidvania games, that this one nails it perfectly. I'm very excited to try out Silksong.
A lot of the other games you mentioned I've had my eye on. Would love to meet up and talk about them sometime.
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Comment on Is vaping less harmful than smoking, and does it help people quit? in ~health
C-Cab Link ParentDo you have a recommendation in terms of a dry flower vaporizer, or would you be willing to share your experience with the one you use? I have done some reading on a few different brands and...Do you have a recommendation in terms of a dry flower vaporizer, or would you be willing to share your experience with the one you use? I have done some reading on a few different brands and haven't quite landed on one.
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Comment on Galactic empires may live at the center of our galaxy, hence why we don't hear from them in ~space
C-Cab (edited )LinkAn article was published recently putting forth the hypothesis that maybe advanced civilizations have stationed their base of operations close to the super massive blackhole at our galactic center...An article was published recently putting forth the hypothesis that maybe advanced civilizations have stationed their base of operations close to the super massive blackhole at our galactic center in an effort to take advantage of the time dilation effects, and thus could be one reason why we haven't encountered any signs of intelligent life.
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Galactic empires may live at the center of our galaxy, hence why we don't hear from them
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Comment on What are creepy, spooky or scary places you've been? in ~talk
C-Cab Link ParentWe stopped by this living oak in between cemeteries. It was this massive, 800-yesr-old tree with sprawling branches. The tour guide said there was this man that would abduct kids and kill them in...We stopped by this living oak in between cemeteries. It was this massive, 800-yesr-old tree with sprawling branches. The tour guide said there was this man that would abduct kids and kill them in the trees, then hide the bodies elsewhere. The police thought it was an alligator. Allegedly there are the ghosts of children that are playing around the tree.
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Comment on What are creepy, spooky or scary places you've been? in ~talk
C-Cab LinkMy wife and I recently went to New Orleans and did a haunted cemetery tour. We don't personally believe in ghosts, but the tour guide did a good job of adding some spookiness to it. It was also...My wife and I recently went to New Orleans and did a haunted cemetery tour. We don't personally believe in ghosts, but the tour guide did a good job of adding some spookiness to it. It was also really interesting and a little surreal to think about how there's all of these bodies above ground with you, and then countless dried remains all piled together just a few feet below you.
One thing I realized while we were on the tour - I've never been inside a cemetery at night. It was kinda peaceful with how quiet it was.
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Comment on What common misunderstanding do you want to clear up? in ~talk
C-Cab Link ParentI think with invasive or pest insects it's not necessarily a bad thing to end their life, as long as it's done quickly!I think with invasive or pest insects it's not necessarily a bad thing to end their life, as long as it's done quickly!
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Comment on What common misunderstanding do you want to clear up? in ~talk
C-Cab LinkThe idea that insects don't feel pain. We frankly don't know. There is some good evidence that they might. For example, if you give certain anesthetics to bugs they take longer to move off a hot...The idea that insects don't feel pain. We frankly don't know. There is some good evidence that they might. For example, if you give certain anesthetics to bugs they take longer to move off a hot plate. So, we should probably err on the side of caution.
That's not to say we have to be super compassionate to every insect, but you should at least consider how you treat them if you are concerned about minimizing harm.
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Comment on Watch ticks fly through the air via the power of static electricity in ~science
C-Cab LinkAnother thing to be worried about when it comes to walking in tick country.Another thing to be worried about when it comes to walking in tick country.
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Watch ticks fly through the air via the power of static electricity
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
C-Cab Link ParentI really want to get back into photography. It feels kinda weird doing photography projects with my smartphone after being trained on an DSLR, but with how good the cameras are on phones it...I really want to get back into photography. It feels kinda weird doing photography projects with my smartphone after being trained on an DSLR, but with how good the cameras are on phones it doesn't make much sense for me to get a hobbyist camera.
What sort of photography event is it?
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
C-Cab LinkMy wife and I just had a trip in Maine last weekend visiting some of her extended family. I had never met these people and they all seemed pretty decent. I ran a gauntlet of talking to so many...My wife and I just had a trip in Maine last weekend visiting some of her extended family. I had never met these people and they all seemed pretty decent. I ran a gauntlet of talking to so many people amd I hope I don't forget everyone's name but it was a pleasant time with family.
We started off the trip by camping at Lake Georgre which was lovely. I realized I enjoy lake swimming a lot more than the ocean. On the way back home we capped off the trip with some drinks and lobster rolls at Allagash brewery which had a great stout. My body is feeling the long drive - I suppose just a side effect of aging. But it was nice listening to an audio book and having a weekend free of chores and work with my partner.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
C-Cab Link ParentCongratulations on home ownership! I've yet to reach that milestone but one of the main reasons I want to own is just so I don't have to move anymore. Cheers to what is hopefully the last move in...Congratulations on home ownership! I've yet to reach that milestone but one of the main reasons I want to own is just so I don't have to move anymore. Cheers to what is hopefully the last move in a while.
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Comment on Blood Orange - Champagne Coast (2012) in ~music
C-Cab Link ParentThanks for the recommendation! I was just starting to dive into Blood Orange - I listened to Coastal Grooves which had a few tracks I liked and then checked out Angel's Pulse. I will listen to...Thanks for the recommendation! I was just starting to dive into Blood Orange - I listened to Coastal Grooves which had a few tracks I liked and then checked out Angel's Pulse. I will listen to Cupid Deluxe next!
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Comment on Blood Orange - Champagne Coast (2012) in ~music
C-Cab LinkThis track is giving some major Prince vibes to me. It might be the ADHD meds but I can't get it out of my head. I love the video too - nostalgic 90s video game/screen saver.This track is giving some major Prince vibes to me. It might be the ADHD meds but I can't get it out of my head. I love the video too - nostalgic 90s video game/screen saver.
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Blood Orange - Champagne Coast (2012)
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Comment on My classroom will be AI-free this fall in ~humanities
C-Cab Link ParentWriting is certainly not the only way people can learn, I definitely agree with that. It's not as if students are doomed to never learn anything when they type out notes. But they are correct that...Writing is certainly not the only way people can learn, I definitely agree with that. It's not as if students are doomed to never learn anything when they type out notes.
But they are correct that it also typically has benefits over something like typing. Every student deserves an education that works best for them, but with our current system we can't do individualized instruction. So using approaches that demonstrate better learning outcomes (or at least better retrieval outcomes) for the most amount of people is probably the more prudent choice.
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Comment on How are you different than you were ten years ago? in ~talk
C-Cab Link ParentLearning about health conditions can be freeing in some ways, because it can explain a lot, even if it can be really worrying.Learning about health conditions can be freeing in some ways, because it can explain a lot, even if it can be really worrying.
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Comment on How are you different than you were ten years ago? in ~talk
C-Cab Link ParentLiving the Stardew Valley dream! Is your primary source of income coming from homesteading?Living the Stardew Valley dream! Is your primary source of income coming from homesteading?
So I tried getting through a decent amount of games this year, especially with this being my first summer break as an instructor. Having said that, my wife and I also went on a lot of vacation this year since it was also my first year off from grad school so I didn't get to nearly as many as I was hoping. I'm not going to hit on everything but I will mention a few.
I got a Switch 2 back in August and the only game that I have really played made for the console has been Mario Kart World. This overall is a fun addition to the franchise - it's much more dynamic and chaotic than previous versions and I like the various costumes and characters you can play as. The courses overall are fun, and there are so many between the laps and the through-ways that it's taking a long time for any of them to feel stale. Having said that, the courses don't seem to stand out as much compared to Mario Kart 8. Additionally, in Mario Kart 8 they had a mechanic wherein if the player in 1st had a large enough lead they would feed items to 2nd that would help close that gap. That mechanic seems to have been removed, or at least lessened, such that if you build a good lead you're pretty much set. Not necessarily the worst thing, but it definitely makes you feel resigned to your place even when there is still much of the race left.
I finally picked up Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition for the Switch, which is a game I have been wanting to play forever since I never got a WiiU, and man do I love it. It's a great mindless, hack-n-slash where you just get to mow down enemies and feel like a demi-god. I've also played the Age of Calamity version, and I think this wins out. While the story in Age of Calamity has a lot more going for it, I think the sheer variety in characters and levels puts this one above it - because honestly, I'm not playing these games for the story. I'm hoping to get my wife to try it out because it would be lots of fun to play with another person.
This year I did my first run of *Stardew Valley with mods added on. I have played the game a few times before and it is such a gem, but it has always been on my Switch. I got PC versions on Steam for my wife and I (and this is her favorite game of all time), and we added on mods such as Expanded, Uncle Iroh's Tea, Polyamory Suite, and then some quality of life adjustments - and wow does it make such a difference. I don't think we can ever go back to playing the vanilla game. Expanded alone has so much content that it almost feels like too much! My wife has never reached Perfection with the mods, and I have a lot of catching up to do.
Very late to the party I am finally committing to finishing Oblivion. I started the game nearly 8 years ago and got frustrated with the leveling system, but now with some mods I'm coming back to it with a vengeance. I'm enjoying it a lot more now as I'm more conscience of leveling up and paying attention to my attributes and equipment. I'm excited to give it a go.
I have been circulating a few multiplayer games with some friends and we have played: Plate Up! (decent but still needs some work), Lethal Company (fun but the learning curve just felt too much for too little reward), Content Warning (more fun than the previous because it felt more silly and the recording mechanic was lots of fun, but still same complaints), For The King (big learning curve but actually really fun, the turn based game play was great for older adults with lots of responsibilities that just want to chat), Peak (this one is really fun - feels tough but fair).
Lastly, I've done some board and card games. I played Magic the Gathering for the first time with someone I met here on Tildes (shout-out to @phoenixrises)! We also played a few other table-top games, although I'm admittedly blanking on some. I got Insectarium which is a pretty low-stakes card collecting game, and I got my wife into Red Dragon Inn which is just absolutely one of my favorite card games to paly with low barrier to entry.
Second lastly, if anyone has played Metroid Prime 4 please let me know what you think! I'm definitely going to get it, but I'm wondering if I should wait out a bit and see if hard copies will go on sale.