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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this month? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this month? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Hestu Link ParentI generally agree with this, but feel the original anime was bolder in its story choices than Brotherhood. Some of them didn't work, but the ones that did hit hard. The theming of brotherhood in...I generally agree with this, but feel the original anime was bolder in its story choices than Brotherhood. Some of them didn't work, but the ones that did hit hard. The theming of brotherhood in the original series was also stronger, ironically. I view them as two completely separate stories that share the same starting point. Then again, I may be just nostalgic. The original FMA left a greater impact on me than Brotherhood, but maybe it was because it came first.
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Comment on Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu | Discussion thread - all episodes in ~anime
Hestu Link ParentInteresting! I can relate to that. I'll keep watching and see if she grows on me. Thanks!Interesting! I can relate to that. I'll keep watching and see if she grows on me. Thanks!
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Comment on Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu | Discussion thread - all episodes in ~anime
Hestu Link ParentIs there an explanation why Saku seems competent at work but is such a mess at home? The disconnect is interesting but I'm wondering if it's addressed at all or just something that I find...Is there an explanation why Saku seems competent at work but is such a mess at home? The disconnect is interesting but I'm wondering if it's addressed at all or just something that I find puzzling.
I will watch future episodes with your advice in mind and see if I find her more tolerable. Thank you!
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Comment on Which Kindle/e-reader are you using? in ~books
Hestu Link ParentI'm not familiar with KOreader at all, but I'll look into it. Thanks so much for the advice!! I've been looking for a good manga ereader for a long time.I'm not familiar with KOreader at all, but I'll look into it. Thanks so much for the advice!! I've been looking for a good manga ereader for a long time.
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Comment on Which Kindle/e-reader are you using? in ~books
Hestu Link ParentHow are the page transitions? I'm looking for an ereader specifically for manga, but some of them struggle on the page turns, where you see the previous page for a while before the new one...How are the page transitions? I'm looking for an ereader specifically for manga, but some of them struggle on the page turns, where you see the previous page for a while before the new one renders. Does the page resolve quickly?
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Comment on Why AI detectors think the US Constitution was written by AI in ~tech
Hestu Link ParentIt's not very good - I'm not sure any AI detector is actually good. They have high false positives which is a bigger problem than false negatives. However, your university may not have a policy...It's not very good - I'm not sure any AI detector is actually good. They have high false positives which is a bigger problem than false negatives.
However, your university may not have a policy yet. The education system can move pretty slowly. Or, like my institution, they have left it up to the professors' discretion. Some professors are embracing ChatGPT, so the university may not want a blanket ban.
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Comment on Why AI detectors think the US Constitution was written by AI in ~tech
Hestu Link ParentI would recommend that you switch to something like Google Docs, if you are concerned. The reality is that it will take time for professors to get up to speed and these AI detectors are being...I would recommend that you switch to something like Google Docs, if you are concerned. The reality is that it will take time for professors to get up to speed and these AI detectors are being pushed as a solution. Alternatively, you could put your papers through the AI detector yourself before submitting and make sure they come out clean. Many students already do this with Turn It In for plagiarism. My understanding is that Turn It In also has AI detection now, so if your school uses that, I would recommend you test with it prior to submitting.
If you do get accused, don't take it personally. Behave professionally and politely. Offer to provide evidence that you did not cheat. You may offer to defend your paper orally, to prove you know the material in your paper. Or simply ask what you can do to ally their suspicions. The key is to be polite and accountable, not insulting or offering excuses.
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Comment on If you went to a game-type fantasy world and could take one skill back to Earth, what would you choose? in ~talk
Hestu LinkI would choose to have a high luck stat. A lot of things are determined by luck - being in the right place at the right time and not being in the wrong place at the wrong time for example. With...I would choose to have a high luck stat. A lot of things are determined by luck - being in the right place at the right time and not being in the wrong place at the wrong time for example. With high luck, I could dodge a lot of issues in life.
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Comment on Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu | Discussion thread - all episodes in ~anime
Hestu Link ParentI liked this episode better than the first one. The distracting "camera work" is gone and the characters are starting to get more depth. I'm interested in the boss character and how integral to...I liked this episode better than the first one. The distracting "camera work" is gone and the characters are starting to get more depth. I'm interested in the boss character and how integral to the series he'll be. He seems like he could be a great foil to the main character's wackiness. Speaking of, I'm still not sold on her. I get that she is supposed to be a wreck, but it's not coming off as endearing to me, but more annoyance at her. I hope that she is fleshed out more as the series goes along.
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Comment on What game is your current addiction? in ~games
Hestu Link ParentThat video is so well done and memorable! And it's completely outside of the game! It's amazing to me how much they build the experience outside of the game, as well as within it. I really loved...That video is so well done and memorable! And it's completely outside of the game! It's amazing to me how much they build the experience outside of the game, as well as within it.
I really loved parts of Inazuma, but parts of the main story fell flat. For me, if they would have cut out the Watasumi Island part of the Archon quest, I would be happy with everything else. Kokomi and crew just didn't click with me. I also felt that Ei's "redemption" was a little unearned. But I love most of the rest of it. Itto's quest was great, the cat shrine was amazing (as well as how they revealed the fate of Hibiki in other content), the fog island story was so dark, with a satisfying ending. I love that era of Japanese history, so it was really interesting to see what they did to adapt it to the Genshin universe.
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Comment on What game is your current addiction? in ~games
Hestu Link ParentThis was my addiction for a year and a half. I finally took a break to play the new Zelda game (although I am doing the events). Genshin gets a bad rap because it's a gacha, but it's a genuinely...This was my addiction for a year and a half. I finally took a break to play the new Zelda game (although I am doing the events). Genshin gets a bad rap because it's a gacha, but it's a genuinely great game. I hope when they inevitably shut down the servers, they offer a single player version that lasts afterwards.
I'm looking forward to the new area, but I'm not sure if they can top Sumeru for me. Being in academia, I felt a connection to that place and all the characters from the Akademia. I won't miss the desert exploration though.
One thing I don't like is that some of the best stories are in limited time events. Last year's summer event had a lot of character development for some of the characters but newer players will never get to experience that.
What has been your favorite area/storyline so far?
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Comment on Does anyone have recommendations on an office or gaming chair for short people? Preferably something that doesn’t absolutely break the bank? in ~life.home_improvement
Hestu Link ParentAerons last forever. I've used the same one at work for 15 years and it's just as good as it was new. I liked it so much, I bought a used one for home. I think I've saved money in the long run,...Aerons last forever. I've used the same one at work for 15 years and it's just as good as it was new. I liked it so much, I bought a used one for home. I think I've saved money in the long run, because we probably would have had to buy three regular chairs in the time since we bought it and it's still just as good as when we bought it.
I'm also short and can confirm that the sizes make a difference. My Aeron at work is a larger size than the one I bought for home and I'm definitely more comfortable in the smaller one. It can be really difficult to find things that fit us! I hope you are successful in your search.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Hestu Link ParentI like the music in Murder by Numbers quite a bit! It's set in the late 80s/early 90s iirc so the music does have that vibe. If you are at all nostalgic for that time period, you'll probably love it.I like the music in Murder by Numbers quite a bit! It's set in the late 80s/early 90s iirc so the music does have that vibe. If you are at all nostalgic for that time period, you'll probably love it.
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Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk
Hestu Link ParentI agree with most of what has been said, but approaching this from another angle, libraries have a lot of cookbooks because people want them (community demand). That sounds kind of reductionist,...I agree with most of what has been said, but approaching this from another angle, libraries have a lot of cookbooks because people want them (community demand). That sounds kind of reductionist, but many libraries live and breathe by circulation stats. As long as there is demand (or a librarian that is adverse to weeding), there will be a ton of cookbooks. A lot of library-goers are people who love physical books, so it makes sense that those people may prefer a physical cookbook.
Also, most libraries' collections have older books that predate the ubiquity of online recipes. Some of those older cookbooks are prized, as cooking styles and trends change over time (who's up for a Jello mold casserole?). Some people want to revisit those older recipes or have nostalgia for an old fashioned cookbook.
Ultimately, libraries serve their communities so if people want old cookbooks, the library will provide them.
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Comment on What's something you want to understand the appeal of? in ~talk
Hestu Link ParentMost library books are purchased, not donated (at least, in libraries in the US). Donations typically go to library booksales, although we may nick a few gems out of the donation pile on occasion.Most library books are purchased, not donated (at least, in libraries in the US). Donations typically go to library booksales, although we may nick a few gems out of the donation pile on occasion.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Hestu Link ParentYou finished the entire series...for now. We have two new games in the pipeline! RGG is really cranking them out lately. Was Zero your favorite?You finished the entire series...for now. We have two new games in the pipeline! RGG is really cranking them out lately. Was Zero your favorite?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Hestu Link ParentYou still have a bit to go to beat TotK. I'm still enjoying it, but it can be overwhelmingly big. A fellow picross enjoyer! Is Picross E the main picross series by Jupiter? I've bought a few but...You still have a bit to go to beat TotK. I'm still enjoying it, but it can be overwhelmingly big.
A fellow picross enjoyer! Is Picross E the main picross series by Jupiter? I've bought a few but lately have been playing some of the more interesting versions. Murder By Numbers is a combination of detective game and picross - if you're looking for some story with your picross, I recommend taking a look at it!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Hestu Link ParentNope, not that (although that is covered in Zero). If you played the side part that is only accessible on the main menu separate from the main game where you play as Majima, you did it. But you...Nope, not that (although that is covered in Zero). If you played the side part that is only accessible on the main menu separate from the main game where you play as Majima, you did it. But you may not even realize the significance of it since you didn't play Zero. All the better if you forgot it!
Zero is much shorter than 5, iirc. It only has two protagonists and you swap between them. My memory is that it's closer to the length of 2, but I could be off a bit. After 5, they seem to have realized that longer isn't always better and scaled back a bit.
Zero has been hyped to death, but it's still my favorite in the series. I'm a huge Majima fan so being able to play as him and see his evolution was great. Kiryu is great in it as well and it's nice to see him in his pre-Dragon days. The antagonists are really memorable, unlike in some of the other games. The stakes are understandable and the twists are realistic. I really hope you like it, but going in with tempered expectations is a good thing.
It's a good thing you aren't a completionist because some of the minigames to get the platinum are brutal!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Hestu Link ParentYou know what, I was mistaken. The Majima side chapter is in the remake of Yakuza 2, not Kiwami. D'oh! Majima started out as a one-off character and became popular so they fleshed him out. The...You know what, I was mistaken. The Majima side chapter is in the remake of Yakuza 2, not Kiwami. D'oh!
Majima started out as a one-off character and became popular so they fleshed him out. The reasons for his personality are explained in Zero, and it also explains why he got more serious as time went by. I adore Majima as a character because he is layered and his logic for behaving the way he does is fascinating to me.
In 5, I got stuck on the Saejima prison portion. I know he's a fan favorite, but his portions of the games are always my least favorite. Especially because 5 repeats the prison setup of 4. One day I will go back to it and power through that sequence.
I think a lot of people connect to Kiryu. Despite being yakuza, he's truly a good man with strong ideals. In some ways, he's an ideal embodiment of "manhood." He's a bit thick at times, but that's his only real flaw. He's definitely memorable and relatable.
I recently binged the Genius Prince's Guide to Raising His Nation Out of Debt anime. It was really interesting! It has a fantasy setting, but it's not an Isekai and there isn't magic to speak of. Just a lot of political maneuvering and occasional fighting. The characters are not unambiguously good and react to events as harsh realities. The protagonist is flawed but principled. There are a lot of strong women and although they have the required skimpy outfits, in most other ways, they are the equal to the men. I really enjoyed this one and felt it was different from many of the fantasy set anime I've watched in the past. I hope it gets a second season!