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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 ADHD and TODO lists in ~health.mental
El_Capitan LinkIf you make a to do list, start by putting something on it that you've already done (no matter how small). It's silly, but it genuinely gives you a little boost to help get other things done. As...If you make a to do list, start by putting something on it that you've already done (no matter how small). It's silly, but it genuinely gives you a little boost to help get other things done.
As for the list itself, everyone is different, but for me personally, "getting started" is what I struggle with the most. Once I've begun something, it's often more difficult for me to stop than it is to press on. For that reason, making it as simple as possible to start a task is the priority.
If any of that is true of you as well, try only putting one thing on the list at a time. Tidying a messy room is difficult because you don't even know where to start, so the trick is just to focus on tidying one area and then the next. You should have your to-do list function the same way.
If you want a to-do list that provides you an overview in order to help with time management, make that a separate to-do list rather than the one you're currently working through.
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Comment on Disney animation shake-up: Jennifer Lee exiting as Chief Creative Officer, Jared Bush takes over in ~movies
El_Capitan Link ParentI agree with everything you've said, but regardless of how good the film itself may or may not be, it was a terrible sequel to The Force Awakens.I agree with everything you've said, but regardless of how good the film itself may or may not be, it was a terrible sequel to The Force Awakens.
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Comment on Five minute oil-free mayo from tofu in ~food
El_Capitan Link ParentIt sounds weird to me too, but I believe it's very commonly used as a replacement for eggs in things like vegan cake recipes.It sounds weird to me too, but I believe it's very commonly used as a replacement for eggs in things like vegan cake recipes.
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Comment on Should I be friends with this person? in ~life
El_Capitan LinkPersonally, I don't think you should decide to end what sounds like a decent friendship based on your (unsure) perceptions. You could be absolutely correct, but we misinterpret other people all...Personally, I don't think you should decide to end what sounds like a decent friendship based on your (unsure) perceptions. You could be absolutely correct, but we misinterpret other people all the time. For all you know, she thought you were attracted to her and that made her feel good about herself, but she has no intentions to pursue anything.
Just explain that you're not great at interpreting things and wanted to make sure you're not reading into things too much. Might be a slightly awkward chat, but it's better than ending an entire friendship just because you're not sure if that person fancies you. So far, it sounds like the only thing this person has actually done wrong is not immediately mention they're married. But let's not automatically assume there was any devious intent to that.
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Comment on What slow-burn game is worth the time? in ~games
El_Capitan Link ParentOne thing the game doesn't make very clear is that you need to return to the guy who trains you in order to improve. Eventually you learn how to parry and it makes combat much easier. I think it's...One thing the game doesn't make very clear is that you need to return to the guy who trains you in order to improve. Eventually you learn how to parry and it makes combat much easier.
I think it's mentioned on a loading screen tip or something, but I don't recall anything else telling you that's even an option.
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Comment on Alan Wake 2 still hasn't earned back its budget in ~games
El_Capitan Link ParentI don't personally have any strong opinions on the PC storefronts, so out of curiosity, may I ask why the resistance to EGS?I don't personally have any strong opinions on the PC storefronts, so out of curiosity, may I ask why the resistance to EGS?
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Comment on The small company at the center of ‘Gamergate 2.0’ in ~games
El_Capitan Link ParentTbh, you're both right. There's no reason a character couldn't be anything other than an attractive straight guy, but there is an important caveat to this; for better or worse, 'attractive...Tbh, you're both right. There's no reason a character couldn't be anything other than an attractive straight guy, but there is an important caveat to this; for better or worse, 'attractive straight white guy from Hollywood' is the default expectation when it comes to film and TV. Any aspect of a character that diverges from that default is noteworthy, and once the character is considered different enough from the default, those characteristics are often used as a selling point to distinguish the product.
Therefore, although you're absolutely correct that any demographic can (and should) be represented, doing so is certainly conspicuous. Whilst I think it's a good thing to have better representation, the problem is that these creative decisions stand out when they're done poorly and thus feel tacked on.
In line with your Star Trek example, one example of it being done well (imo) was Mr Sulu having a husband and child in the Chris Pine Star Trek films. A more recent example I'm sure everyone is aware of is the last of us (granted, I felt that having two entire episodes based on a similar premise that didn't advance the plot was a bad call, but that's besides the point).
In contrast, Hogwarts legacy had a trans character, and whilst aspects of the character were told well, most of the writing felt a bit too heavy handed and forced in response to Twitter and JK Rowling, rather than an attempt at genuine storytelling. Now, it's worth acknowledging that those were only my initial thoughts; despite a genuinely fantastic opening section to the game, the rest of the writing was mediocre at best and any criticisms of the writing regarding Sirona are equally true elsewhere.
But that reinforces my point: I highly doubt anyone on this site would genuinely argue that representation is bad, but the fact is it sticks out and unfortunately, that makes it even more noticeable when it's poorly written, reinforcing the skewed bias many people have.
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Comment on Hurt my lower back by bending over, any tips for healing and comfort? in ~health
El_Capitan LinkAs well as all the good advice in other comments, I thought I'd add some things I learnt from physiotherapy. In case it's ever relevant to anyone: The best way to prevent my back from going in the...As well as all the good advice in other comments, I thought I'd add some things I learnt from physiotherapy.
For context, I assumed I had slipped a disc or something because of the sharp pains and loss of leg strength etc.
It turns out I simply wasn't engaging my core enough. My back muscles were so inflamed from being overworked that they were hitting my sciatic nerves.
In hindsight, this makes sense because my back felt incredibly tight before it 'went'.
In case it's ever relevant to anyone:
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The best way to prevent my back from going in the first place is to actively engage my core when doing anything that involves lifting or bending. I always used to focus on lifting with my legs (ironically, to avoid back pain), but engaging your core seems at least as important.
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The quickest way to temporarily relieve any mild pain for me is by placing my hands at the base of my back while standing, roughly at the waistline, and bending back until my
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When I lose strength in one or both legs (i.e. not being able to lift them more than a few inches off the ground), the physio exercise that instantly sorts this is the alternating superman; I have no idea if this is what it's actually called, but here's an image to demonstrate it.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food
El_Capitan Link ParentI spent most of my life believing I hated onions until I realised it was just the texture I hated and the flavour is actually good! Turns out this is the case with most food I hated growing up. I...I spent most of my life believing I hated onions until I realised it was just the texture I hated and the flavour is actually good! Turns out this is the case with most food I hated growing up.
I have no problems with onions if they're diced up incredibly fine. If a recipe has onion in it, I always insist on cutting them, because my definition of fine is apparently different from what most people consider fine. Plus, it does take a lot longer to dice them that finely, so it's only fair I do it since it's for my benefit.
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Comment on Whats a drug that you would never try? in ~talk
El_Capitan Link ParentJust to add to what others have said, it may of interest to note that ~100 years ago, mild brain damage was one of the leading theories as to what caused ADHD symptoms; indeed, people who suffer...Just to add to what others have said, it may of interest to note that ~100 years ago, mild brain damage was one of the leading theories as to what caused ADHD symptoms; indeed, people who suffer damage to their prefrontal cortex often exhibit impairments in the same areas.
In reality, that particular area of the brain, which develops right into adulthood, just happens to develop around 30% slower for children with ADHD:
i.e., a 10 year old with ADHD will have the same 10 year old brain as everyone else, but their self control etc. will be at the level expected of a 7 year old.
This is also why there's a commonly held belief that it's something people 'grow out of' because some people's PFC does eventually 'catch up' and develop to the point where they no longer have a disorder.Simulants are primarily active in this area of the brain, and result in it working harder. That's why that morning cup of coffee is often needed (caffeine, of course, being everyone's favourite stimulant.) As others have mentioned, there's nothing about an ADHD brain that changes how simulants work, but whilst that extra jolt of PFC activity might make a normal person feel high and super productive, the ADHD PFC has a much lower starting point. It's perpetually pre-morning coffee.
Typically, when people want to do something, they do it. When someone with ADHD wants to do something, the PFC just isn't active enough for that intent to reliably and consistently turn into action. So they're started on simulants at a low dosage, which is gradually increased until the patient functions as would be expected.
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Comment on Ahsoka doesn't really work in ~tv
El_Capitan Link ParentEzra was definitely just a padawan, although he was able to make very strong connections to animals (hence why the whales transported Thrawn's ship). He was on that planet for 10 years so I'm sure...Ezra was definitely just a padawan, although he was able to make very strong connections to animals (hence why the whales transported Thrawn's ship). He was on that planet for 10 years so I'm sure he was able to strengthen his connection to the force in that time, but he hasn't officially 'graduated', at least not on screen.
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Comment on Ahsoka doesn't really work in ~tv
El_Capitan Link ParentI have watched Clone Wars and Rebels and I absolutely agree with everything you've said here. Sabine's character was fine in Rebels, but she was the absolute worst thing about Ashoka. I also think...I have watched Clone Wars and Rebels and I absolutely agree with everything you've said here. Sabine's character was fine in Rebels, but she was the absolute worst thing about Ashoka.
I also think the show generally did well at accommodating viewers who haven't watched the cartoons, except when it came to Ezra. I agree with the OP that we're given no real explanation of who Ezra is or why people want to find him, so there's very little payoff for people who don't want to watch a children's cartoon. It also would have been easy to add that explanation since there are only a handful of characters who actually know and care about Ezra.
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Comment on Thinning hair suggestions? in ~life.style
El_Capitan LinkI'm surprised that no one has mentioned caffeine. It's better to think of it as a preventative measure since it doesn't necessarily reverse anything, but it limits the effect testosterone has on...I'm surprised that no one has mentioned caffeine. It's better to think of it as a preventative measure since it doesn't necessarily reverse anything, but it limits the effect testosterone has on your remaining hair follicles and allows them to become thicker and stronger.
I encourage you to do your own research/fact checking, but the broad strokes are:
- Caffeine needs to be applied for a minimum of two minutes in order to be absorbed. It can be absorbed for up to 20 minutes (anything longer has no impact).
- It takes up to 12 weeks/3 months of use before you even start to see the results, and they're unlikely to be dramatic.
- If you start using it before your current follicles have completely 'died' then there's a chance they can be restored to their former glory.
- Your individual hairs get thinner and thinner each time they regrow until they're barely visible and then they stop growing altogether. As long as it's still active, caffeine can have an effect.
- It doesn't really matter what product you use, just as long as it has caffeine in it. Many of them are expensive and have other ingredients like rosemary that have little to no evidence of their effectiveness.
- Anecdotally, I've been happy with Alpecin hair tonic. At least, when it doesn't run into my eyes and afflict enough agony that I'd confess to crimes I didn't commit.
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Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk
El_Capitan Link ParentI used to think that as well, but I've come to realise that marriage isn't really about the people getting married; it's about the family and community. It's more akin to spending Christmas with...I used to think that as well, but I've come to realise that marriage isn't really about the people getting married; it's about the family and community. It's more akin to spending Christmas with family or going to a bar mitzvah. This is even more the case for Indian weddings, regardless of whether they're arranged or not.
We have this romantic image of weddings, but that image is no more real than diamonds are rare. If you're happy with your relationship and don't want the family/community celebration that comes with a wedding, or have the pressure to do so, then I don't see many good reasons for a marriage on an individual level outside of the legal ones you've already mentioned.
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Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk
El_Capitan Link ParentI think there's a weird juxtaposition regarding his image. His natural British self deprecation comes out in his personality, but that's at odds with his new Hollywood showbiz lifestyle. My...I think there's a weird juxtaposition regarding his image. His natural British self deprecation comes out in his personality, but that's at odds with his new Hollywood showbiz lifestyle. My perception is that he's simply not cut out for a life in Hollywood and would benefit from the occasional slice of humble pie.
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Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk
El_Capitan Link ParentI can't speak to how he's viewed in America, but in the UK, his popularity came about due to the character he played on his TV show Gavin & Stacey, Smithy. Whilst publicizing the show, it turned...I can't speak to how he's viewed in America, but in the UK, his popularity came about due to the character he played on his TV show Gavin & Stacey, Smithy. Whilst publicizing the show, it turned out he was just as personable in real life, which lead to him appearing on panel shows and eventually hosting things.
He's not a comedian, just someone who's very personable; the kind of friend your mum would like. I'd say his popularity as a host isn't necessarily due to how funny or talented he is, but rather how good he is at interacting with guests etc.
As for the reactionary echo chamber of hate towards him, Jimmy Carr regards him incredibly highly and I honestly trust his judgement more than Reddit's.
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Comment on What are your best cleaning tips? in ~life.home_improvement
El_Capitan Link ParentThis does work, but you need to do it more and more frequently to keep them that way. As I understand it, although the bacteria etc. gets killed, their 'corpses' remain. This isn't a problem in...This does work, but you need to do it more and more frequently to keep them that way. As I understand it, although the bacteria etc. gets killed, their 'corpses' remain. This isn't a problem in and of itself, but it provides a tasty smorgasbord for new bacteria to propagate and so it takes less time for the sponge to become manky again.
I think it's incredibly useful and convenient as a quick way to sanitise something for cleaning, but ait doesn't replace a washing machine since that physically removes the dead bacteria.
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Comment on What are your best cleaning tips? in ~life.home_improvement
El_Capitan Link ParentI've never seen it used it either, but I believe the main ingredient is oxalic acid, which may or may not be easier to find. Although, according to Wikipedia, it also contains an abrasive and a...I've never seen it used it either, but I believe the main ingredient is oxalic acid, which may or may not be easier to find. Although, according to Wikipedia, it also contains an abrasive and a detergent.
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Comment on What consumeristic and somewhat pointless hobby do you have? in ~hobbies
El_Capitan Link ParentI had a job in IT where the dress code was very much casual but nobody told me I couldn't wear a suit and so that's exactly what I did, weird looks be damned.I had a job in IT where the dress code was very much casual but nobody told me I couldn't wear a suit and so that's exactly what I did, weird looks be damned.
Honestly, if you don't care about the story, you should just skip to the sequels. The first is one of my favourite games of all time and I certainly consider it the best of the trilogy, but I'm also very much in the story > gameplay camp. The story gets very engaging, but the actual gameplay is pretty much the same throughout. The sequels got a massive redesign, however, and they play a lot better.
It's been a while, but I don't think you'd miss out on much either, since the first game was exclusive to Xbox and the sequels were designed to be accessible for PlayStation owners.