Echomist's recent activity
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Echomist LinkJust finished reading Girls' Last Tour yesterday which I enjoyed. The only thing I've really been watching is Nagatoro which I'm actually surprised I like as much as I do. Other than that, right...Just finished reading Girls' Last Tour yesterday which I enjoyed. The only thing I've really been watching is Nagatoro which I'm actually surprised I like as much as I do. Other than that, right now Call of the Night is the only thing I somewhat keep up with which is actually another one that was a pleasant surpise for me since I expected to not enjoy it at all.
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Comment on What are your top three video game soundtracks? in ~games
Echomist LinkLimbo is my #1 for sure. I love ambient and atmospheric stuff and it's a huge part of why I love that game so much. I can't really think of too many others so I'll go with Machinarium and FFXIII...Limbo is my #1 for sure. I love ambient and atmospheric stuff and it's a huge part of why I love that game so much. I can't really think of too many others so I'll go with Machinarium and FFXIII as #2 and #3 since those are the only other game soundtracks I liked enough I had to buy them.
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Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games
Echomist LinkI just picked up Caves of Qud but haven't had enough time to really get into yet. I've also been meaning to give Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead a try. Right now my favorite is definitely Tales of...I just picked up Caves of Qud but haven't had enough time to really get into yet. I've also been meaning to give Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead a try. Right now my favorite is definitely Tales of Maj'Eyal.
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Comment on What are some short story collections you'd recommend? in ~books
Echomist LinkSong for the Unraveling of the World by Brian EvensonSong for the Unraveling of the World by Brian Evenson
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Comment on Duolingo alternatives for learning Ukrainian in ~humanities.languages
Echomist LinkI started Russian with duolingo and I still like it but only just because it's something quick that I can do every single day just to keep the language in my mind. I also really like Clozemaster...I started Russian with duolingo and I still like it but only just because it's something quick that I can do every single day just to keep the language in my mind. I also really like Clozemaster but I only think it's useful if you already know at least a little bit of the language. Other than that I did Memrise and Mango Languages for a bit which I both enjoyed. I've seen people say to check your local library to see if you can get Mango for free through them.
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Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk
Echomist Link ParentI can't speak for cookbooks but I personally can't stand swiping through pages on a screen. Recently I've been trying to learn programming and a foreign language and it's just so much easier and...I can't speak for cookbooks but I personally can't stand swiping through pages on a screen. Recently I've been trying to learn programming and a foreign language and it's just so much easier and more enjoyable for me to be able to physically flip through a book to find something. I can read novels digitally just fine but if its something like a textbook or something I need to reference then I prefer a physical copy. It's also easier on the eyes. Not much of an explanation I guess since it mostly just boils down to paper is enjoyable and swiping on a screen is irritating.
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Comment on What films did you love in your late teens to mid twenties? What makes a good young adult film? in ~movies
Echomist LinkI still remember the first time I saw Stand By Me with my twin brother and a buddy who was staying over at our place. Still one of my favorite movies. I'm not even sure why we picked that one and...I still remember the first time I saw Stand By Me with my twin brother and a buddy who was staying over at our place. Still one of my favorite movies. I'm not even sure why we picked that one and we weren't expecting much but when it ended we all said damn that was a great movie. I don't know what makes a movie a great young adult movie but that particular one always made me want to just go on exciting adventures with some friends.
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Comment on How do you parent boys? in ~life.men
Echomist LinkPersonally I think one of the most important things to teach any child is how to think for yourself and to not have to rely on other people for everything. Obviously they should know that it's...Personally I think one of the most important things to teach any child is how to think for yourself and to not have to rely on other people for everything. Obviously they should know that it's perfectly ok to ask for help but I know far too many people who have 13+ year old kids and they do literally everything for them and treat them like babies. My coworker's teenager still sleeps in his mom's bed and can't even cook any type of food for himself. Everyone I know who was raised like that has just been a completely helpless person who can't handle anything in life and I find that pretty unfortunate.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Echomist LinkMostly on MechWarrior Online recently. I honestly wouldn't recommend it to most people unless you're a fan of mechs but I really like it. Other than that, just a little bit of the new Street...Mostly on MechWarrior Online recently. I honestly wouldn't recommend it to most people unless you're a fan of mechs but I really like it. Other than that, just a little bit of the new Street Fighter which in my opinion feels great to play. As for boardgames, I finally tried One Deck Dungeon. I like it so far but definitely need to play more.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Echomist Link ParentThat one is amazing. One Hundred Mornings is definitely my favorite album but I think I'd say Abstract is my favorite track.That one is amazing. One Hundred Mornings is definitely my favorite album but I think I'd say Abstract is my favorite track.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Echomist LinkI had a few Windows 96 vinyls arrive earlier this week so that's all I've been playing recently.I had a few Windows 96 vinyls arrive earlier this week so that's all I've been playing recently.
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Comment on What do Tilderinos theorize regarding the Mandela Effect? in ~talk
Echomist LinkI'm in the same boat. I think the majority of them are dumb because a lot are just misspelling things. The Fruit of the Loom logo is the hill I'll die on though. I remember being in Kmart and...I'm in the same boat. I think the majority of them are dumb because a lot are just misspelling things. The Fruit of the Loom logo is the hill I'll die on though. I remember being in Kmart and asking my mom what the cornucopia was and a lot of people have similar memories. Plus you have a lot of things that reference the logo like that jazz album "Flute of the Loom". I find that much harder to explain than something like simply misspelling a word or name or getting a minor detail in a movie wrong.
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Comment on Something wrong with new game reviews (Dave the Diver) in ~games
Echomist LinkI don't see the point in being upset at the entire gaming industry because a game you don't like is popular. A lot of my favorite games are "oldschool" or ascii type graphics which is what i...I don't see the point in being upset at the entire gaming industry because a game you don't like is popular. A lot of my favorite games are "oldschool" or ascii type graphics which is what i prefer. So do you think that every new game that comes out has to have the most realistic graphics possible and some revolutionary new mechanics?
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Comment on Any sumo fans? in ~sports.combat
Echomist LinkI just got into it at the end of last year. I had no idea how interesting it was until I watched Sensei Seth's videos on it. I've been watching what I can on Midnight Sumo on twitch and then...I just got into it at the end of last year. I had no idea how interesting it was until I watched Sensei Seth's videos on it. I've been watching what I can on Midnight Sumo on twitch and then catching what I miss on the Grand Sumo app.
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Comment on What digital card games are you playing or excited for? in ~games
Echomist LinkI'm waiting for Pixel Tactics. Haven't tried the Warpforged demo but I've got my eye on that one too. I like MtG Arena and Pokemon but I'm just not that into it anymore right now. I'd like to play...I'm waiting for Pixel Tactics. Haven't tried the Warpforged demo but I've got my eye on that one too. I like MtG Arena and Pokemon but I'm just not that into it anymore right now. I'd like to play Cardfight Vanguard but I'm not paying $70.
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Comment on Favorite podcast app? in ~tech
Echomist LinkI've only ever used AntennaPod but it works and I've had zero issues with it.I've only ever used AntennaPod but it works and I've had zero issues with it.
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Comment on Looking for decent tatami mats in the usa. I'm (mostly) clueless on this matter. in ~life
Echomist LinkI bought my futon and mat from J-Life a couple of years ago and I love it. I sleep great on it and my back very rarely ever has any pain. I definitely recommend it.I bought my futon and mat from J-Life a couple of years ago and I love it. I sleep great on it and my back very rarely ever has any pain. I definitely recommend it.
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Comment on What's your favorite read of 2023 so far? in ~books
Echomist LinkUnfortunately I've only finished one book so far which was American Elsewhere. There were some parts where I was slightly bored but overall I enjoyed it and it was worth reading. Currently veeeery...Unfortunately I've only finished one book so far which was American Elsewhere. There were some parts where I was slightly bored but overall I enjoyed it and it was worth reading. Currently veeeery slowly reading Marquis de Sade's "Justine".
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Comment on Who’s into hiking or backpacking? in ~hobbies
Echomist LinkBackpacking is the one hobby I've always wanted to get into but just never have. Hopefully when my kid is older we can give it a try.Backpacking is the one hobby I've always wanted to get into but just never have. Hopefully when my kid is older we can give it a try.
I just picked up Duskers recently and wish I knew about it sooner. Only a few hours into it but I'm really liking it so far. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who likes roguelike/permadeath/survival type stuff.