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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
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Comment on Monster Hunter: Wilds reviews – Top Critic Average: 90 in ~games
Cannonball Link ParentI'm hopeful that the gathering hub they've announced for title update 1 will include a feline chef of some sortI'm hopeful that the gathering hub they've announced for title update 1 will include a feline chef of some sort
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Comment on Monster Hunter: Wilds reviews – Top Critic Average: 90 in ~games
Cannonball LinkNow that it's been out a couple of days, I thought I'd check back in on this thread. I've been having a blast! The new monsters are an absolute delight and I've really enjoyed the reworked fights...Now that it's been out a couple of days, I thought I'd check back in on this thread. I've been having a blast! The new monsters are an absolute delight and I've really enjoyed the reworked fights of returning monsters. And those armor designs! I love just running around watching endemic life (although witnessing a giant venus flytrap eat a dapperwing was slightly tramatic). I am lucky that the game runs fine on my pc. It's disappointing that it released in such a wonky state, but I guess that's just the frustrating reality of AAA games these days. The gameplay was enough to overcome any detrimental visual jank for me but I completely understand why people would avoid the game until it's fixed.
And for anyone who's made it to the end of the low rank story:
What about that boss fight! That thing was giving me biblically accurate angel vibes -
Comment on Monster Hunter: Wilds reviews – Top Critic Average: 90 in ~games
Cannonball Link ParentI'm avoiding the monster hunter subreddits and youtube like the plague after having a couple of big reveals spoiled, so thank you for keeping your comment brief. Glad to hear that it's scoring...I'm avoiding the monster hunter subreddits and youtube like the plague after having a couple of big reveals spoiled, so thank you for keeping your comment brief. Glad to hear that it's scoring well and that at least some of the performance jank has been improved. Hopefully they're able to clean it up even more with post-release updates like they did for World. Can't wait until Friday!
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Comment on What are some traditional internet forums that you still use? in ~tech
Cannonball LinkGarden.org is a pleasant one. The forums are great if you have any interest in plants/gardening and they send out a nice newletter every week or twoGarden.org is a pleasant one. The forums are great if you have any interest in plants/gardening and they send out a nice newletter every week or two
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Comment on What are everyone’s favourite pens and stationery items? in ~creative
Cannonball LinkI'm fond of my banana colored kaweco sport. I love the look of short/squat pens. Writing with it is delightful but often messy because I can be a bit careless and zone out/fidget with it without...I'm fond of my banana colored kaweco sport. I love the look of short/squat pens. Writing with it is delightful but often messy because I can be a bit careless and zone out/fidget with it without realizing I'm getting ink everywhere. My favorite form-over-function pen is the Lamy Pico. Small enough to fit in my tiny pockets (curse you, lady pants!) no problem but the expanding mechanism means that it's still comfortable to hold for longer writing sessions. It always makes people smile when I lend it out. The actual ink and writing experience is just okay - nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. It shines by being the pen I always have on-hand.
I'm also want to take a moment to share my love of basic BIC mechanical pencils. The regular old #2 0.7mm pencils they make are freakishly decent for the price. They always seem to work consistently and have by far the best eraser out of the bulk cheapie options. I keep a bunch scattered around the house and office
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Comment on A beskirted trip to IKEA in ~life.men
Cannonball Link ParentWhile not dedicated specifically to men in skirts, /r/OldHagFashion has plenty of representation and generally good vibesWhile not dedicated specifically to men in skirts, /r/OldHagFashion has plenty of representation and generally good vibes
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Comment on What goals or ambitions do you have for 2025? in ~talk
Cannonball LinkI have a vague goal of trading more of my after work habitual mindless phone scrolling time for hobby-related activities. I don't mind some phone time to decompress, but it feels bad wasting a...I have a vague goal of trading more of my after work habitual mindless phone scrolling time for hobby-related activities. I don't mind some phone time to decompress, but it feels bad wasting a whole evening. I've already read four books and put a few hours of practice on my saxophone since new year by trying to be more mindful of how I spend my evenings.
This year's more measurable goal is getting my healthcare back on track. I'm back on traditional insurance so the plan is to knock out annual checkups and get some desperately needed new glasses. My first appointment is next week
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Comment on What are your favourite comfort re-reads? in ~books
Cannonball (edited )LinkI re-read a lot. And re-watch a lot. I guess it's a comfort thing? So many of my favorites are already listed and I love it. Any Discworld/Pratchett book, but Small Gods and Good Omens are the...I re-read a lot. And re-watch a lot. I guess it's a comfort thing? So many of my favorites are already listed and I love it. Any Discworld/Pratchett book, but Small Gods and Good Omens are the ones I reach for most frequently. The Hobbit is another, although I somehow avoided it for 2024. Feels due soon. Dracula is one I could basically read on repeat. I think the letter format makes it easy to pick up here and there as long as I have a vague idea of where I left off. Even though it's pretty different from my usual fare, The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy is one of my favorite books and a long time comfort read. For some reason, Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion has become my go-to any time I need to fly. It's grim and cozy and just short enough to finish on almost any flight (or flight + return flight). The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune is one of the "newest" books in my re-read usuals and I enjoy it because the story just wraps itself around you like a warm hug. Under the Whispering Door by the same author has a similar vibe but makes me cry a lot, so I save it for when I need to let the feels out.
And this may not count because she wrote so many freaking books that it takes a while for me to loop back around to repeats with any real frequency, but I am always reading something by Agatha Christie. Just a constant stream of Poirot and Marple and murder
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
Cannonball Link ParentThanks! It's in the corner of my living room so I wanted it to look nice (though I know my idea of "nice" is a little quirky to some folks)Thanks! It's in the corner of my living room so I wanted it to look nice (though I know my idea of "nice" is a little quirky to some folks)
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
Cannonball Link ParentOoo I love that idea! Beats the random post-its I leave everywhereOne side of my desk has some 3M glossy material stuck on the surfact that is designed to use as a whiteboard (when junk isn't cluttering that area)
Ooo I love that idea! Beats the random post-its I leave everywhere
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
Cannonball (edited )LinkI've always been weirdly fond of workstation/battlestation specs and pics! Here's mine (my phone camera can't seem to process the neon light but I promise it's way less intense in-person). Not...I've always been weirdly fond of workstation/battlestation specs and pics! Here's mine (my phone camera can't seem to process the neon light but I promise it's way less intense in-person). Not pictured are the million zip ties and velcro straps used for cable management. I set up everything during the pandemic while working from home and have slowly upgraded various parts. It became my gradschool station once I was back in the office full time and now that I've graduated, it's mostly for gaming and occasional media editing. The desk is a random 40" one from amazon, which is unfortunately about as wide as I can go without encroaching on the window or a/c unit.
- PC: Ryzen 7 7700/RX 7800xt build in a walnut Fractal North case
- Monitor: BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q. 27" 1440p ips panel. Just upgraded from 1080p a few weeks ago and it's so crisp!
- Chair: Random mesh model from FLEXISPOT. Surprisingly nice
- Keyboard: i-rocks K71M plus a cheapo wireless one connected to the Switch dock
- Mouse: Logitech G305
- Headphones: AKG K371 running through an AIYIMA dac/amp combo
- Mic: Antlion usb modmic or Blue Snowball
- Speakers: Creative Pebbles
- Controller: 8bitdo Ultimate
- Misc: wireless remote wall switch to control the lamps/lighting
My actual at-work workstation is an iMac (not generally my preference but boss likes Apple) paired with a RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK96 board I've slapped some custom caps onto. I also use an aging 14" Dell Latitude paired with a 15" portable monitor when I work marching band contests
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
Cannonball LinkMy selmer bari saxophone. I got it 2 years ago after using a much older, borrowed one from my community band director. The borrowed horn was fine and I am extremely grateful for having had the...My selmer bari saxophone. I got it 2 years ago after using a much older, borrowed one from my community band director. The borrowed horn was fine and I am extremely grateful for having had the opportunity to use it, but man, mine is just the best thing ever. It's so SMOOTH. I'm not fighting for control of my low notes or squawking in the upper octaves. I can purr or belt with ease. It's a basic intermediate model but I've never had a horn that just works like this one. The case is also a much lighter plastic shell construction compared to the heavy wooden behemoth of the borrowed horn and, most importantly, it has WHEELS. I'm a short lady so anything to help with lugging the beast around is incredibly appreciated
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Comment on What are your Christmas movies? in ~movies
Cannonball LinkHard to believe Christmas is just around the corner! My folks divorced when I was young so we developed two sets of traditions between them. Dad's must-have movies are the two Peanuts Christmas...Hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner! My folks divorced when I was young so we developed two sets of traditions between them. Dad's must-have movies are the two Peanuts Christmas specials. At Mom's we always watched the original animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas! She had recorded it on VHS off the TV so at one point there was a hard cut and about 2 seconds of a commerical jingle before it jumped back into the movie. I'm so used to her version that the "whole" copy I watch these days always feels a bit off. We all try watch them every year even if we can't watch together. I've also added The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Muppets Christmas Carol to my personal holiday watch list because both films bring me joy
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Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life
Cannonball LinkI've mentioned this elsewhere, but I generally prefer consumable items like nice coffee just because I have limited space at home. I did get a heating pad last Christmas and have enjoyed it...I've mentioned this elsewhere, but I generally prefer consumable items like nice coffee just because I have limited space at home. I did get a heating pad last Christmas and have enjoyed it immensely, and I think an electric blanket would also be awesome. For something closer to a stocking-stuffer, my mom got me a phone harness/tether thing that clips to your belt or backpack while hiking and even though I was a bit dismissive of it at first, it really ended up coming in clutch on the trail. No more dropping my phone in the dirt! This is the one she got for me but it looks like there are cheaper options elsewhere
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Comment on What chemicals/substances do you keep at home? And what do you do with them? in ~life.home_improvement
Cannonball (edited )LinkThis whole thread has been a super interesting read, thanks for posting the question! Focusing just on hobby stuff, I have a bottle of mineral spirits I use to clean yoyo bearings. I also have a...This whole thread has been a super interesting read, thanks for posting the question! Focusing just on hobby stuff, I have a bottle of mineral spirits I use to clean yoyo bearings. I also have a few tubes of flowable silicone I use to replace yoyo pads. There's currently a big jug of mineral oil under my sink because I like to use it to oil my pocket knives and wooden cutting boards. I've also used vinegar to force a patina on some of my knives, but I mostly use it for cleaning and as a laundry additive. After poking through my junk drawer, it looks like I also have a few tubes of thermal paste for my computer and apparently 5 half-used bottles of the gel style super glue. Might be time to clear those out lol
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Comment on Favorite quick play tabletop game recommendations in ~games.tabletop
Cannonball (edited )LinkDefinitely more of a card game, but Five Crowns has taken over our family game time. It's like Phase 10 without the bullshit. You're trying to get either a set or a run to go out first. The cards...Definitely more of a card game, but Five Crowns has taken over our family game time. It's like Phase 10 without the bullshit. You're trying to get either a set or a run to go out first. The cards left in your hand at the end of a round are worth their face value in points and the winner is the person with the fewest points at the end. The gimmick is the number of cards per round. First round, everyone gets three cards. Jokers are wild cards and 3s are also wild. Next round, everyone gets four cards and 4s become your wilds instead. This goes on until you get to Kings/13 cards. It sounds like a lot but rounds move fast and your biggest challenge is generally making sure you don't accidentally discard a wild. It's fun and easy to teach. I got my set online but I've seen it in the card game section along with Uno and games like that
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Comment on Christmas present swap ideas in ~life
Cannonball LinkDepending on the crowd, I like ifixit driver/bit kits for that kind of thing. This one wouldn't work with your flying situation, but the funniest gift idea I've encountered in a white elephant...Depending on the crowd, I like ifixit driver/bit kits for that kind of thing.
This one wouldn't work with your flying situation, but the funniest gift idea I've encountered in a white elephant game was a huge, Costco-sized package of toilet paper. People were really eyeing it and it got stolen a lot (we didn't unwrap until the end). We all laughed our heads off when it was finally revealed
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Comment on What's on your Christmas wish list? in ~life
Cannonball (edited )LinkFrom others: Consumables like coffee, snacks, and/or giftcards. I have no room left in my tiny apartment and the thought of getting more "stuff" just stresses me out at this point. My mom and...From others: Consumables like coffee, snacks, and/or giftcards. I have no room left in my tiny apartment and the thought of getting more "stuff" just stresses me out at this point. My mom and stepdad are fully in line with that way of thinking but my dad insists it isn't Christmas without big wrapped presents (we grew up poor and I think he enjoys being able to be more generous these days). Asking for nicer items like fancy coffee seems to appease him somewhat.
For myself: I plan on getting a new cell phone. I'm still fairly happy with my S20+ but the battery is definitely losing juice and I'm concerned that tariffs will drive phone prices up along with everything else next year.
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Comment on What's the biggest YouTube channel still run by just one person? in ~creative
Cannonball LinkHard to tell who might have editors on the backend that aren't credited. Davie504 is one that comes to mind who is generally solo in his videos barring the occasional collabHard to tell who might have editors on the backend that aren't credited. Davie504 is one that comes to mind who is generally solo in his videos barring the occasional collab
I spent several hours practicing clarinet this week after neglecting it for months. Saxophone is my main instrument but I'm determined to learn clarinet well enough to be able to double on it when the occasion arises. It's a cramped, squeaky little thing, but it feels like I'm finally starting to grasp it. I'm so spoiled by the modern design of the saxophone. I've hit the point where I really need to hire a private lessons teacher to make sure I'm not cementing bad habits, but funds are tight so I'm sticking to youtube and books for now