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Comment on What have you spent "too much time" trying to fix or streamline? in ~talk
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Comment on French government toppled after losing no-confidence vote in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentDon't forget the assassination of a major insurance company CEO just today. Which, while not directly linked to politics... Yeah, no, US healthcare and insurance is absolutely tied up in politics....Don't forget the assassination of a major insurance company CEO just today. Which, while not directly linked to politics... Yeah, no, US healthcare and insurance is absolutely tied up in politics.
And it's only Wednesday...
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Comment on The CEO of UnitedHealthcare (insurance company) has been assassinated in NYC in ~news
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI get what you're saying but I'd argue they don't celebrate those deaths, because that implies they're keeping track of the deaths. They're indifferent to the deaths and pain they cause. They only...I get what you're saying but I'd argue they don't celebrate those deaths, because that implies they're keeping track of the deaths. They're indifferent to the deaths and pain they cause. They only see and care about the money, not the people. And indifference and apathy on that level can be much worse than malice.
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Comment on Misogynist hacker who threatened the wrong woman (hacker) and found out in ~comp
CannibalisticApple LinkHere's the direct link to the article linked by the Patreon post. Headline seems to be underselling how big of a deal this is, because while she did go after him in part for threatening her, this...Here's the direct link to the article linked by the Patreon post. Headline seems to be underselling how big of a deal this is, because while she did go after him in part for threatening her, this guy (Waifu) is the alleged mastermind behind the Snowflake hack.
Moucka is alleged to be the mastermind behind the Snowflake hack — one of the biggest data breaches in history.
Nixon first became aware of “Waifu” in 2019 when the New York Police Department called her for information. The hacker identified as a member of “The Com,” a criminal subculture online she had been tracking for years.
...During the April-July period of 2024, the American cloud service provider Snowflake was hacked. The hacker accessed the accounts and data of many companies using Snowflake, including AT&T, Ticketmaster, Advance Auto Parts, Santander, LendingTree and Neiman Marcus, among many others.
About 165 customers of Snowflake were hacked. The hacker stole the call logs and texts of 100 million customers at AT&T, and the account information for 560 million users of Ticketmaster. The hacker used stolen log-in information to access the accounts.
This guy is a pretty big catch!
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Comment on Favorite "A Christmas Carol" adaptation? in ~movies
CannibalisticApple LinkI'd say A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. A funny retelling of the story where the BBC broadcast is hijacked by a disaster-prone theater troupe. Complete with a heartwarming background story involving...I'd say A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. A funny retelling of the story where the BBC broadcast is hijacked by a disaster-prone theater troupe. Complete with a heartwarming background story involving the troupe members that follows the typical "snobby lead member is snobby, then realizes that they care about their friends and find a way to make up for it in the climax" story beats. Except this time we get to see the performance itself instead of just snippets of it, so we get to know what the actual audience sees in those movies!
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of December 1 in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI'd like to take you up on Gotham Knights! And as for what I'm thankful and grateful for... Everything, really. I have a nice, warm home, good friends, and a loving mother who cares about me. We...I'd like to take you up on Gotham Knights!
And as for what I'm thankful and grateful for... Everything, really. I have a nice, warm home, good friends, and a loving mother who cares about me. We recently bought a new house, and soon we'll be going shopping for new bedroom furniture for my new room, which will be my big "gift" this year. I'm also planning to organize a holiday party with my friends, since this will be the last one I can host at our current house. It will be great to see everyone again, it's been way too long since we all got together!
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Comment on Bob Bryar, former My Chemical Romance drummer, dead at 44 in ~music
CannibalisticApple LinkThis just makes me sad that his death went unnoticed for so long. I feel bad for whoever stumbled upon his body, I hope the smell tipped them off to call authorities rather than seeing it for...Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Bryar was found dead in his Tennessee home Tuesday after last being seen alive on November 4.
Animal Control came to the house after the body -- which we're told was badly decomposed -- was discovered and took two dogs away. The medical examiner is investigating the cause and manner of Bryar's death.
This just makes me sad that his death went unnoticed for so long. I feel bad for whoever stumbled upon his body, I hope the smell tipped them off to call authorities rather than seeing it for themselves. I imagine the people close to him will feel a lot of guilt for not checking in sooner.
Also, a little side note: this article is just... Kind of badly written. The repeated uses of " ... " in normal sentences, along with the badly written paragraph mentioning suicidal thoughts and a lack of a byline, makes me think this was AI-generated. Just adds a whole other layer of sadness to the story.
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Comment on November 2024 Backlog Burner: Week 5(ish) Discussion in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentJust from the bit I've played so far, Hades is definitely worth the hype and I can easily recommend checking it out despite it not being my usual genre. The combat is light and smooth enough that...Just from the bit I've played so far, Hades is definitely worth the hype and I can easily recommend checking it out despite it not being my usual genre. The combat is light and smooth enough that it seems fairly easy to take a long break and dive right back in without having to fully refamiliarize myself with all the controls or mechanics.
If I play MH4U again, it will definitely be because of the 3D effects. Most of the 3DS games I play have more stylized graphics, so the effect isn't as impressive. Heck, pretty sure Pokémon ditched the 3D entirely after XY. In MH4U though, it looked like they used it on details and parts of the models rather than just the whole model, so some bits of the monsters would protrude more. And with the details of the graphics, it's really eye-catching. It was part of why I was flicking the slider so much during the opening cut scene, it was cool to see it shift ever so slightly.
Glad to hear I'm not alone in finding Rise underwhelming. The slow, unmemorable beginning, combined with all the mechanics, just didn't really grab my attention much. I could tell there was a lot of attention and effort put into the gameplay and mechanics, but it felt like that was the main focus. Like we were just dropped in with no preamble. If the opening had been like MH4U, I probably would've been a lot more invested and willing to snag it on sale.
Funnily enough, I think MH4U has helped me decide against ever buying it. The temptation has been there during sales, but this just convinced me that I wouldn't play it much. Especially now that I know that at least one of the older games had a spark that Rise is missing. I hope the next MH game gets that spark back!
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Comment on November 2024 Backlog Burner: Week 5(ish) Discussion in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentWelp. Last night after posting, I started two more games, and I officially completed my golf card! Winning Card!! Mode: Golf Winning Bingo! Finished 24/24 ✅ Lost in Blue ✅ Portal 2 ✅ Pokémon Kanto...Welp. Last night after posting, I started two more games, and I officially completed my golf card!
Winning Card!!
Mode: Golf Winning Bingo! Finished 24/24 Owned for more than 3 years
✅ Lost in BlueIt’s already installed
✅ Portal 2An updated version (remake, re-release) of an older game
✅ Pokémon Kanto Expansion PakFrom a genre you don’t normally play
✅ Metroid FusionIs beatable without killing any enemies
✅ New Pokémon SnapHas both combat and puzzles
✅ Pokémon Kanto Expansion PakYou can save/pet/care for animals
✅ Metroid FusionYou wanted it when you were younger
✅ Portal 2A romhack or total conversion mod
✅ Pokémon Kanto Expansion PakHas a time limit
✅ New Pokémon SnapCame out more than 7 years ago
✅ Portal 2You can create your own character
✅ Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate★ Has a branching storyline
✅ Oxenfree II: Lost Signals“When the hell did I buy this?”
✅ PerspectiveFocuses on exploration
✅ Lost in BlueYou started it but never completed it
✅ Lost in BlueHas a weather system
✅ Lost in BlueHas a fishing minigame
✅ Lost in BlueIs one of the oldest games you own
✅ Lost in BlueUses a unique control scheme
✅ New Pokémon SnapPopular game you never got around to playing
✅ Portal 2Has aliens
✅ Metroid FusionSet in a dungeon
✅ HadesIs mostly text-based
✅ Where the Water Tastes like WineTo start off: I know myself, and so while I started Oxenfree II: Lost Signals which definitely has branching endings, I decided to pause it to knock off the other two squares. I loved the original Oxenfree, and the bit I've played of the sequel hooked me enough to guarantee I'll see it through to the end once I boot it up again. And one of the games was also on the Steam Deck, so I had to stop before I got too invested.
Side Note for Steam Deck Users
One other reason I stopped is because I had to remap the controls on my Steam Deck. I have the controls set to mimic the Nintendo Switch by default (swap X/Y and A/B) because my muscle memory is used to that. Oxenfree uses XYB to make choices for dialogue. Thing is, the dialogue is laid out on screen in that order, so I'd hit X and it would select the middle option, and I'd have to press A (on the bottom) to choose the last option on the right. And choices matter in this game.
So, I had to remap the buttons to match their actual positions for my own sanity. And I can tell that it will mess with my general muscle memory by the time I reach the end. Even playing the next game on the list, I mixed up A/B a couple times on menus. And that was after just a little over an hour of playing! So, it will be interesting to see how much this messes with my reflexes by the time I finish it xD
The game in question: Hades, which needs no introduction. As far as I'm concerned, that counts for "set in a dungeon," if not literally then at least in spirit. It's called a dungeon crawler for a reason.
As a precursor, I am not big on roguelikes or roguelites, which was reinforced by my experiences playing Wizard of Legend last time around. I think I already had Hades at that time, or I might not have bought it. The whole reason I bought it at all is because I've heard a lot of praise for it, and that even gamers who aren't into roguelites had fun.
After playing a couple crawls, I fully understand why it's so popular. The combat is so fluid, and doesn't feel as complex as Wizard of Legend. I have yet to beat Megara, the first boss, but it feels like it's possible so long as I get the right boons. I don't need to plot out my trips in advance and hope that I have a good build for whatever's thrown at me. Also, it's fun to see the Greek mythological entities and their personalities. Currently I don't fully trust the gods of Olympus for some reason, and I want to see if I'm right or not. I am DEFINITELY going back to this one later!!
Finally, I ticked off the "create your own character" with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate on the 3DS. I bought it when the eshop shut down, but probably wouldn't have touched it if not for the Backlog Burner. I bought a LOT of games in the final days for some reason, games I knew I'd likely never play. I think I'd played Monster Hunter Rise via an NSO trial by that point, and while not super sold on it, I was willing to give the franchise a shot. I also JUST bought a nice new stylus that actually fits instead of a golfball tee, so hey, good excuse to use it!
As I played it, I had a funny realization. A lot of the games I played this time have been on my 3DS, but most have been emulated games in some way, whether it's a romhack or Lost in Blue. This was the first game I played that's actually designed for the 3DS. And even among the 3DS games I play, it's also the first one in a LONG while that used the freaking 3D feature.
Guys, holy shit I forgot how amazing the 3D can be. The game opens with a cut scene that is just incredible, I kept changing the 3D slider to just ogle at it in awe at how much depth it added. Reminded me of when I first got the 3DS a long time ago. It's a gimmick, sure, but a really cool one when executed well! And I don't think any other game of my library executed it as well as this one.
Then the actual start of the game (after ~15-20 minutes of working on the character creator) was WAY more gripping than Rise. Starting off by fighting a giant sand-worm thing that's bigger than your ship and shooting it with cannons? Super memorable. I can't even remember the start of Rise, but this was freaking awesome.
That said, not sure how much I'll go back to it. Like I said, I bought it at the end of the eshop on a whim. And some of the tutorials suggest to me it would be a bit more complex than I'd like (the multiple pages on insect glaives... shudders). I did complete the very first mission at least and I made my character, which tends to be super time-consuming for me, so... Yeah. Maybe I'll pick it up again sometime, maybe not. Just glad I played a little bit, if only to ogle the amazing 3D execution.
So, with all that, I completed my card! One lesson I learned: be a bit more choosy with my card in the future. I'd already rerolled it a couple times while tweaking the rules since the first couple had stuff I quickly realized wouldn't be too feasible. I had no idea that the aliens one would be a roadblock until I looked at my library, and same goes for the dungeons. Got to try some games I definitely wouldn't have though!
Still have a massive backlog to go through, but I'm pretty happy with the progress I made. I started a bunch of games that I can now return to when the mood strikes, and got to expand my horizons a bit.
Now I just need to get back to Oxenfree II and fully immerse myself in the story~
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Comment on November 2024 Backlog Burner: Week 5(ish) Discussion in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentYeah, Pokémon Snap definitely works best on rails. While you can trigger secret interactions and paths (and there are so many, one of the levels has a forest where you teleport to different...Yeah, Pokémon Snap definitely works best on rails. While you can trigger secret interactions and paths (and there are so many, one of the levels has a forest where you teleport to different seasons!), a bunch of the events are time-based. It makes me wonder now what sort of events might be unfolding beyond the camera... Maybe I should play a level while speeding along the whole time?
Funnily enough, I recall New Pokémon Snap got a lot of unhappy reviews at the beginning because it wasn't open world. I think they somehow thought it was supposed to be a different game entirely, since there was hype about an open world Pokémon game at the time?
I'd argue Perspective is in a 3D environment. Come to think of it, I think someone on Tildes recommended it and compared it to Super Liminal? It's definitely a fun concept and well executed!
And thanks! I think I've got it figured out now, so long as the underworld in Hades counts as "set in a dungeon." May not be a literal dungeon, but it's got the same spirit dang it!!
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Comment on Great shows with a truly satisfying ending? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple LinkI think it was my comment you're talking about! I was thinking of asking this question myself. So, here are five wildly different shows: I mentioned Fringe in the other thread. Sci-fi detective...I think it was my comment you're talking about! I was thinking of asking this question myself.
So, here are five wildly different shows:
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I mentioned Fringe in the other thread. Sci-fi detective show, except the setting is modern and the sci-fi elements aren't common place... At least, not until the final season. There's an overarching plot involving multiple universes and time travel, and the final season largely drops the weekly-case format to focus on the culmination of those plot threads. My mom and I had a blast the whole way through the show.
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A show I doubt many people here have or would watch: Desperate Housewives. It's a bit of a satire on soap operas I think, with all sorts of drama that's played seriously even when it's ridiculous. I only got into it partway through the series because my mom would watch it while brushing my hair. I was like, in seventh grade I think? The show had its ups and downs of course, but the finale was incredibly satisfying. It had this montage featuring a wedding, a birth and a death. Worth noting that the death is even more poignant because the actress, Kathryn Joosten, was suffering from cancer in real life and died 20 days after her character died onscreen. At the end of the sequence my mom and I just stood and hugged while crying.
Also, I still think about one of the final lines sometimes. About how so many people never get to know the neighbor on the other side of their hedge. That show helped me realize how much of a rare and good thing we have with our neighbors. I've been thinking about that line a lot now that we're moving from our house of 23 years. -
Skipping over to anime: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is one of the most perfect series I have ever seen. I read a LOT of manga, and long series tend to lose steam at the end. Burnout hits, plot threads are left in the air, etc. FMA is a rare exception. When watching the anime adaptation, on the credits of the second-to-last episode I was just hit that the series was perfect. Full emotional closure while still leaving the future open for the cast, the story wrapped up neatly in every way, just... A rare gem of a series.
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In a similar vein to above: Monster. Just absolute perfection all the way through, and one of the stories that cemented Naoki Urasawa as my all-time favorite mangaka and one of my favorite storytellers. Recently got my mom to begin watching Monster with me, and while we're going slowly and far from the end, it got me realizing that I don't trust this show to have a good live action adaptation. While more grounded in reality than most anime, this series deals with incredibly delicate emotions that not many writers can handle well. It would be so easy to mess it up if it's not a 1:1 adaptation, and with all the changes that are usually made in adaptations... Yeah.
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Finally, on the western animation side: Kipo and the Wonderbeasts. A fun series, and the ending wraps up a majority of plot threads. My desire for more is more from wanting to see more of the world and characters' responses to the changes brought on by the final act than dissatisfaction.
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Comment on Christmas present swap ideas in ~life
CannibalisticApple LinkMy advice? Go to a store like Target and just walk around, see what catches your eye. Last year, my mom and I bought a Magic 8 ball, I think a Rubik's Cube, and tins of some nice hot chocolate....My advice? Go to a store like Target and just walk around, see what catches your eye.
Last year, my mom and I bought a Magic 8 ball, I think a Rubik's Cube, and tins of some nice hot chocolate. Someone else got an Amazon Echo Dot, and someone got a raunchy board game. Then years before that, I bought a foot care/spa thing (I think it was a dremmel drill?). I've also gotten fairy lights (which, come to think of it, I should find because we're moving next year and they could be fun).
A big part of the fun of the dirty Santa exchange is just the stealing. So get something you think would be fun or nice enough to cause people to "fight" over it!
Side-note, one of my favorite memories: someone brought a snow shovel... And wrapped it in wood. Was very fun watching them try to pry it open to see what it was!
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Comment on Great shows with interesting premises? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI think that's the sticking point for most of the series mentioned on this post so far. A lot of TV shows don't seem to end at the right point. They either get canceled too early and end with a...I think that's the sticking point for most of the series mentioned on this post so far. A lot of TV shows don't seem to end at the right point. They either get canceled too early and end with a lot of unresolved plot threads, or they stretch on too long. It seems rare to find a TV show that has a truly satisfying ending.
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Comment on Great shows with interesting premises? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI preferred the manga ending myself. The way Ryuk writes Light's name, and Light just freaks out... And then that little narrative monologue about death gave me chills. It all just emphasizes that...I preferred the manga ending myself. The way Ryuk writes Light's name, and Light just freaks out... And then that little narrative monologue about death gave me chills. It all just emphasizes that at the end of the day, Light was as human as anyone else.
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Comment on November 2024 Backlog Burner: Week 5(ish) Discussion in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkBingo Card Mode: Golf Bingo! Finished 21/24 ✅ Lost in Blue ✅ Portal 2 ✅ Pokémon Kanto Expansion Pak ✅ Metroid Fusion ✅ New Pokémon Snap ✅ Pokémon Kanto Expansion Pak ✅ Metroid Fusion ✅ Portal 2 ✅...Bingo Card
Mode: Golf Bingo! Finished 21/24 Owned for more than 3 years
✅ Lost in BlueIt’s already installed
✅ Portal 2An updated version (remake, re-release) of an older game
✅ Pokémon Kanto Expansion PakFrom a genre you don’t normally play
✅ Metroid FusionIs beatable without killing any enemies
✅ New Pokémon SnapHas both combat and puzzles
✅ Pokémon Kanto Expansion PakYou can save/pet/care for animals
✅ Metroid FusionYou wanted it when you were younger
✅ Portal 2A romhack or total conversion mod
✅ Pokémon Kanto Expansion PakHas a time limit
✅ New Pokémon SnapCame out more than 7 years ago
✅ Portal 2You can create your own character ★ Has a branching storyline “When the hell did I buy this?”
✅ PerspectiveFocuses on exploration
✅ Lost in BlueYou started it but never completed it
✅ Lost in BlueHas a weather system
✅ Lost in BlueHas a fishing minigame
✅ Lost in BlueIs one of the oldest games you own
✅ Lost in BlueUses a unique control scheme
✅ New Pokémon SnapPopular game you never got around to playing
✅ Portal 2Has aliens
✅ Metroid FusionSet in a dungeon Is mostly text-based
✅ Where the Water Tastes like WineSo, I checked off a few more games. And also decided to mark off Lost in Blue for the first square since, well, I do own it. It just felt kinds like cheating before.
Now, onto the games I played:
Metroid Fusion
First off, a fun realization as I looked at the board: I had basically zero games in my backlog with aliens. I managed to play all the games with aliens during the last one. But, back when the 3DS eshop closed I downloaded all the freely available virtual console games, including Metroid Fusion. So I figured might as well check it out, and played until the first boss.
And... Yeah, Metroid isn't my thing. I died many times. It's still pretty neat to play it and see the cinematic nature of the cut scenes! They feel pretty advanced for the GBA. Also, I am highly amused to imagine normal people navigating the space station.
I also used it to check off the "Save animals" thing because I KNOW that's a thing in this game. As far as I'm concerned, it counts!
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a game I have on Switch, picked it up a few years back after reading an article breaking down the troubles at Telltale. Mainly to support the developers, as I'm not really fan of the setting. Just never been big on American folk tales.
I only played a little bit of it, but my god the atmosphere and narration is incredible. The opening had me HOOKED. As a writer and storyteller, the wolf's talk about the power of stories and how they can change resonated deeply with me.
The gameplay itself... Not as gripping to me. You collect stories by traveling and tell them to people at campsites, who request certain types. I got to the first campsite, and... I apparently can't tell what counts as a thrilling or "venturesome" story. I actually quit the game and reopened it to try again, and... my choices still sucked. So yeah. There's also a stamina and money mechanic, but I honestly didn't encounter it? If I played a bit longer it would probably become more relevant.
I think I'll come back to this one later, because again, the atmosphere is fantastic, but for the time being I decided to try some other games.
New Pokémon Snap
I played New Pokémon Snap a lot when it first came out, but haven't really played it since the DLC came out. The game demands your full attention, and I like to watch TV in the background while gaming. This was a nice excuse to dive back in, though I'm definitely rusty. Got to check out the Badlands and the secret side path where you shrink, both are pretty fun!
Also, while there's not a timer, you ARE on a set course so I figure it counts for the time limit square.
Perspective
Perspective is one I don't remember getting, and every time I scroll past it in my library it makes me think of a demo because of the graphics. But turns out it's actually really cool! It's a platformer where you move the camera to line up platforms in your perspective.
I played through a bunch of the levels and had a blast. You really have to think outside the box. The tricky thing is that I'm playing on Steam Deck, and have to use the trackpad instead of a mouse for the camera. And my finger can slide and make the camera shake a LOT when pressing down, which messes up shots. Still, lots of fun!
Just three squares left! Three squares which have zero overlap in my library. I started Oxenfree II last night for branching narratives, so I figure I'll round it out with a Zelda game on 3DS and then... I have no idea for the "create your own character" one. Could Kitaria Fables count since we can change the protagonist's fur pattern?? Hmm...
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Comment on Help with Email & Changing Name Servers/Webhost? in ~comp
CannibalisticApple Link ParentWas going to update today, the email was working by the time I woke up yesterday. Big relief. I just need to push the site live now and handle the SSL (brain was too fuzzy yesterday to dare touch...Was going to update today, the email was working by the time I woke up yesterday. Big relief. I just need to push the site live now and handle the SSL (brain was too fuzzy yesterday to dare touch anything), which will be much smoother with the email situation sorted. The email was the one area I wasn't confident about, I can sort the rest myself.
Thank you so much for all the help! Not just the advice, but the reassurances too. If there wasn't a live, active email tied to this, I feel like I would've been a lot calmer since mistakes wouldn't have as much impact. It adds an extra layer of pressure to troubleshooting. I'm just glad the worst of it is over, and I now know what to do if I get into this sort of situation again. So thank you again for the support and help!
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Comment on Great shows with interesting premises? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple LinkFringe is my first thought. It's about a government/federal team that investigates criminal cases that involve fringe science, so basically sci-fi criminals operating in the modern world. While...Fringe is my first thought. It's about a government/federal team that investigates criminal cases that involve fringe science, so basically sci-fi criminals operating in the modern world. While they investigate cases, I see that as more of a setup for the overarching plot, which involves the existence of another universe.
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Comment on Great shows with interesting premises? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple Link ParentNever saw it, but little warning about Flashforward: pretty sure it ended on a cliffhanger. Which is part of why I never watched it. Saw a recap episode randomly while channel surfing, and when...Never saw it, but little warning about Flashforward: pretty sure it ended on a cliffhanger. Which is part of why I never watched it. Saw a recap episode randomly while channel surfing, and when looking into it later found out it got canceled after one season. Such a shame given how cool the premise was.
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Comment on Lilo & Stitch | Official teaser in ~movies
CannibalisticApple Link ParentAll animation is fairly expensive, I think. In some ways, 3D animation is also easier and faster than traditional hand-drawn animation because you don't need to draw every frame. I took an intro...All animation is fairly expensive, I think. In some ways, 3D animation is also easier and faster than traditional hand-drawn animation because you don't need to draw every frame. I took an intro to modeling class in college, and was surprised at how quickly I could set up simple scenes for the assignments. There is no way I could have made a 10-second animation traditionally in the same amount of time I spent modeling and setting up a scene.
I know some individual details are also easier to deal with via a 3D model rather than redrawing it constantly. Things like super curly/textured hair, or spots on a ladybug. I recall that's why Miraculous Ladybug went for the 3D approach rather than 2D, and likely why Tiana never had her hair down in Princess and the Frog.
That said, I'm disappointed by the lack of traditionally animated movies these days. They have their own special charm and aesthetic that 3D animation can't capture.
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Comment on Help with Email & Changing Name Servers/Webhost? in ~comp
CannibalisticApple Link ParentIn the screenshot in my initial reply showing the "Domain Connections", it shows no email. On that note, I just checked with two email verifiers, and: the email is showing up as blocked. I am...I'm not 100% sure what you mean by "connected email". Is that an indicator in their control panel, or do you mean that it's not working yet? It may be a little early to tell if you just made the change, so give it a few hours.
In the screenshot in my initial reply showing the "Domain Connections", it shows no email. On that note, I just checked with two email verifiers, and: the email is showing up as blocked. I am sincerely hoping it will sort itself out in the next few hours, because it's currently 10 PM on a Sunday night so no getting through to support.
That said, more records have been added? There were originally just three A records on the page from the third panel, and now more sections. CNAME, SRV, etc., have all appeared where they definitely didn't exist before. The record I added for SMTP.GOOGLE.COM is also apparently gone...
A big part of the problem is that the email was also obtained through WordPress.com, so... I have no idea how or where it's hosted, just that she could, indeed, access it. She was able to use it just this past week. And I'm not sure how to change back the servers to WP, because now ICANN has updated to show it as BlueHost.
And now, it gets weirder: the site loads in a broken state on Chrome and Firefox on mobile. The text and images load, a lot of the styling doesn't. It has also gone back to the security error on FireFox on desktop for me. So, my confusion grows, but that is secondary to the fact that her work email is currently nonfunctional. Restoring her email is 100% the priority right now.
Short answer: pretty much anything I touch.
Some specific examples:
container placements, testing and tweaking add-ons, etc. There were many instances where I went in to change one small thing, and... Well, changed a lot of other things too.
Those are just the recent examples off the top of my head, but I've noticed I tend to get pretty caught up in tweaking small details of projects I work on for years now. I figure it's both a strength and a problem, since I can miss some big picture stuff while focusing on the details.