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Comment on Random thoughts at daybreak in ~creative
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Random thoughts at daybreak
In shadows cast, a serpent sleek, With bands of black and white. In self-encircling, fate draws near, A moment tense, a future unclear. Yet, ere the bite, a raptor bold, Descends with grace, a...
In shadows cast, a serpent sleek,
With bands of black and white.
In self-encircling, fate draws near,
A moment tense, a future unclear.Yet, ere the bite, a raptor bold,
Descends with grace, a tale unfolds.
Its talons clasp the serpent’s plight,
A dance of choices in the fading light.Two paths converge, in present’s hold,
Humanity’s tale, a story bold.
Betwixt self-will and forces unseen,
The dance of fate, on history’s screen.17 votes -
Comment on Epitaph: idle game about existential risks and the death of civilizations in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentSounds like a promising project. Good luck to you please let me know if you ever need a tester.Sounds like a promising project.
Good luck to you please let me know if you ever need a tester. -
Comment on Epitaph: idle game about existential risks and the death of civilizations in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentI don’t think the game is so much nihilistic as much as it is trying to drive home how astronomical the odds are against a sentient species reaching towards the the end of whatever pathway they...I don’t think the game is so much nihilistic as much as it is trying to drive home how astronomical the odds are against a sentient species reaching towards the the end of whatever pathway they find themselves on. I’ve ’played’ this game a long time ago so bear with me but I believe the game has a bias against ‘intervention in the long term. At least that was my belief at the time because the more you intervene the more ‘catastrophes’ seem to trigger. Which kind of makes a weird sense to me, like a child needs to learn to pick itself up. Obviously I can’t prove this but it’s a cool observation in my opinion.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Humblemonk33 (edited )LinkI’ve been playing four games this month Dawn of Man: I haven’t played since 2022 and I got to say I love the optimization that went into the late game. Raids now seem appropriate for how much...I’ve been playing four games this month
Dawn of Man: I haven’t played since 2022 and I got to say I love the optimization that went into the late game. Raids now seem appropriate for how much progress you make into the game and animal management makes sense. I wanted to love this sim when it released but I saw way too many bugs, now I can honestly vouch for this one as worth the cost and more.
Mechabellum: just an auto battler with a lot of potential I’ve been toying with. I love messing with the players who use preplaned tactics and can’t improvise so save themselves.
Destroy all humans: A very generous gift from a fellow bundle purchaser. They did a very good job touching up the remaster and It handles great on PC. Would have love an expansion of the missions too but it was always a short game. Nice little chaos sandbox.
Fae Farm: ugh so much grind. But my partner loves it so I’m her designated farm hand while she grinds the dungeons over and over again. The art is nice but I can’t help but see all the wasted potential on this one.If you read all that thank you, please enjoy the rest of your day :).
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Comment on The Hyperloop was always a scam in ~transport
Humblemonk33 Link ParentYou’ve really hit the nail on the head with most of the circus he’s been running, but to really get a better scope of his mountain of bullshit I’d recommend to anyone with ears and five hours to... -
Comment on The Hyperloop was always a scam in ~transport
Humblemonk33 LinkWasn’t the whole point of the hyperloop to dissuade states from investing in mass transit? So he sells more electric cars. He named one of the trains Godot....Wasn’t the whole point of the hyperloop to dissuade states from investing in mass transit? So he sells more electric cars. He named one of the trains Godot. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waiting_for_Godot)
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2023 in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentI’ve been meaning to try Destroy All Humans but the I could never justify with the playtime. I am grateful for my family reunion earlier this year it has been over a decade since I’ve seen that...I’ve been meaning to try Destroy All Humans but the I could never justify with the playtime. I am grateful for my family reunion earlier this year it has been over a decade since I’ve seen that much family in one place it was a great time. I’ve tried my hand at growing a variety of peppers this year with great success and I’m looking forward to my trip to Yellowstone next year.
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Comment on What are some good, non-microtransaction riddled mobile games? in ~games
Humblemonk33 LinkOff the top of my head these 8 games have stuck with me longer than most mobile games and I would recommend them to anyone. A Dark Room The Ensign Universal Paperclips Opus: Rocket of whispers...Off the top of my head these 8 games have stuck with me longer than most mobile games and I would recommend them to anyone.
A Dark Room
The Ensign
Universal Paperclips
Opus: Rocket of whispers
Opus: The day we found Earth
TerraGenesis - Space Settlers
Sheltered
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Comment on Movies you enjoy that nobody else does in ~movies
Humblemonk33 LinkMeet Joe Black It’s always embarrassing to rewatch but there is just something about the film I love irrationally. It’s such a 90’s movie that has not aged well. The romantic chemistry is stilted...Meet Joe Black
It’s always embarrassing to rewatch but there is just something about the film I love irrationally. It’s such a 90’s movie that has not aged well. The romantic chemistry is stilted and awkward.
But you get to watch Brad Pitt get brutally killed in the first few minutes and it always makes me giggle from the juxtaposition of the minute before it happens.
It’s such a great concept that falls flat on its face so many times. The soundtrack is amazing to me and the main score locks me into my first viewing immediately. Plus it introduced me to Somewhere over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole.
Obviously Anthony Hopkins steals the show and does what he can with the script. The awkwardness and ending always puts a smile on my face and it will always be my guilty pleasure at least once a year. -
Comment on Posting links to articles without contributing to a conversation about it? in ~tildes
Humblemonk33 Link ParentI may have worded my reply incorrectly but I never meant to say that it would kill the site. By spamming to death I mean to say in a worse case scenario you can have the site filled to the brim...I may have worded my reply incorrectly but I never meant to say that it would kill the site. By spamming to death I mean to say in a worse case scenario you can have the site filled to the brim with too many links being posted for any discussion to rise to the top. No humans just bots posting non stop.
Or if we want to go back to your garden metaphor a bed with just fertilizer endlessly being poured, sure you may get a super plant that survives miraculously but how many others were buried for the that kind of numbers game.
I do not claim to know what would be best for the site I just like the idea of people having discussions with people in as civil a way as possible. There is literally endless content out there and many ways to interact with it, sharing it here is a very specific choice right. Going forward can you say you really wouldn’t mind an uncaring endless hose of content drowning out actual people posting to interact with actual people about something they genuinely care about. Obviously this only applies to the bot side of this conversation, the shy linkers I’ve come to terms with. -
Comment on Posting links to articles without contributing to a conversation about it? in ~tildes
Humblemonk33 Link ParentThank you for contributing so much to the discussion. I’ve come to mostly agree with your point of view. My only worry is for the future growth of Tildes and what not addressing this now will mean...Thank you for contributing so much to the discussion. I’ve come to mostly agree with your point of view. My only worry is for the future growth of Tildes and what not addressing this now will mean going forward. I acknowledge the importance and clear benefits of the shared links but I can’t shake the feeling that people and bots who do that and that alone can spam the site to death in the long run.
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Comment on Posting links to articles without contributing to a conversation about it? in ~tildes
Humblemonk33 Link ParentExactly I couldn’t have put it better myself. I’m wondering if there is a way to implement a system to force a bit more out of the linker without scaring them from posting in the future.Exactly I couldn’t have put it better myself. I’m wondering if there is a way to implement a system to force a bit more out of the linker without scaring them from posting in the future.
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Posting links to articles without contributing to a conversation about it?
I don’t know if it’s just me but I feel like there is a lot of people posting news articles and then radio silence and it’s been rubbing me the wrong way. It feels like someone throwing a...
I don’t know if it’s just me but I feel like there is a lot of people posting news articles and then radio silence and it’s been rubbing me the wrong way. It feels like someone throwing a newspaper through my window and not owning up to it.
Again maybe it’s just me but I feel like you should have to contribute a bit about why you decided to share the link at least. Get the ball rolling on a conversation.
Sharing information and staying informed is important but a more human touch would go a long way to making this site feel less like bots talking to other bots.
All opinions welcome of course.74 votes -
Comment on Has anyone unintentionally handicapped themselves while playing a game and liked a game more for it? in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentThat one investigator mission must have been fun for you. They were your people lol.That one investigator mission must have been fun for you. They were your people lol.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Humblemonk33 LinkPlan B: Terraform I’m a sucker for terraforming games and I’ve held off for as long as a could because it’s still in early access but it was on sale for $8 so I took the plunge. So far so good,...Plan B: Terraform
I’m a sucker for terraforming games and I’ve held off for as long as a could because it’s still in early access but it was on sale for $8 so I took the plunge. So far so good, love the smooth graphics and super easy UI. The zoom in and out is gorgeous in my opinion. I’m going to have to play more for an actual review but so far so great especially for the price. -
Comment on Has anyone unintentionally handicapped themselves while playing a game and liked a game more for it? in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentI’ll have to try this some time I’ve been trying to find an excuse to replay both of those games for a while now. Thank you.I’ll have to try this some time I’ve been trying to find an excuse to replay both of those games for a while now. Thank you.
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Comment on Has anyone unintentionally handicapped themselves while playing a game and liked a game more for it? in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentThis is how I judge good RPGs tbh. If it’s a grind fest or just the same enemies with more health tacked on I’m out.This is how I judge good RPGs tbh. If it’s a grind fest or just the same enemies with more health tacked on I’m out.
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Comment on Has anyone unintentionally handicapped themselves while playing a game and liked a game more for it? in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentLove playing that way it makes boarding and fires so much panic inducing. Co-op is also fun where you take turns switching between who captains the ship and who makes the decisions from sector to...Love playing that way it makes boarding and fires so much panic inducing. Co-op is also fun where you take turns switching between who captains the ship and who makes the decisions from sector to sector.
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Comment on Has anyone unintentionally handicapped themselves while playing a game and liked a game more for it? in ~games
Humblemonk33 Link ParentSame here I just feel like a masochist playing souls-like games normally let alone with added difficulty.Same here
I just feel like a masochist playing souls-like games normally let alone with added difficulty.
I envision a sleek, slithering snake with scales glistening in various hues, navigating its surroundings with a sinuous grace.
A black-and-white banded snake, its distinctive markings creating a striking contrast along its length as it moves with a hypnotic rhythm.
The snake, in a moment of tense anticipation, hovers on the verge of closing the loop, almost as if about to embark on a self-contained journey, creating a symbolic circle.
In a dramatic twist, an eagle descends swiftly, seizing the opportunity to intervene, its talons securing the snake and preventing the impending self-inflicted harm.
Caught between fate and freedom, the snake faces two divergent paths: to resist the eagle's grasp or accept the intervention, each choice holding its own consequences.
Much like the snake, humanity stands at a crossroads, grappling with pivotal decisions that will shape the course of its future—an intricate dance between self-determination and external influences.