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Comment on Tildes Book Club - off topic - question re spinoff/ parallel to Storygraph in ~books
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Comment on Do you have games that you play (almost) exclusively? in ~games
IarwainBenAdar LinkI prefer gameplay to stories, so I usually just do a run of Binding of Isaac, FTL, or Don't Starve. For like the past year I've been playing Bloodborne almost exclusively when I have more time to...I prefer gameplay to stories, so I usually just do a run of Binding of Isaac, FTL, or Don't Starve. For like the past year I've been playing Bloodborne almost exclusively when I have more time to actually sit down and play, and its going to be one I never really stop, I love the rally mechanic and the aggresive gameplay.
I also played a LOT of Borderlands 2, and still play fairly often when the mood strikes because I prefer the gameplay to the newer ones.
Finally Starcraft 2 and Grim Dawn (replacing Diablo 2). Im sure these games have been over 90% of what I've played since like 2012.
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Comment on What's the oldest tech you use, and why do you still use it? in ~tech
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentMine is probably my favorite thing I own too, I pulled countless shots, especially since it only has a 12g basket, 2/3 the size of my travel picopresso, but that just means I get to pull more...Mine is probably my favorite thing I own too, I pulled countless shots, especially since it only has a 12g basket, 2/3 the size of my travel picopresso, but that just means I get to pull more shots. I need to take it apart to do a deep clean and descale, and Im planning on swapping the base since its an ugly brown with the paint worn off at the drip tray:
/r/espresso was my favorite sub, along with /r/distancelongboarding, but I left Reddit with the api change and came here. I feel like Im out of the loop with new toys, but I am also really happy with my setup for both, so no need to chase that dragon. Now its guitar pedals lol
Just curious, what grinder do you use? I got mine when the LIDO E was king, and right before the 1zpresso took over, but I got a Option O REMI, which is amazing and like I said I'm more than happy with, but I'd be lying if I said I wasnt drooling over the Craig Lyn/Webber desktop manual grinder, if only it wasnt twice what I paid for my La Pavoni. Sorry for blabbering, but its been a minute since I got to nerd out over espresso
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Comment on What's the oldest tech you use, and why do you still use it? in ~tech
IarwainBenAdar (edited )LinkI have a La Pavoni espresso machine from the late 60's, 68 I think. They still make them pretty much the same and still make parts for the pre-mil models. The oldest I have but don't really use is...I have a La Pavoni espresso machine from the late 60's, 68 I think. They still make them pretty much the same and still make parts for the pre-mil models.
The oldest I have but don't really use is a Columbia Grafonola. We usually play it when the power goes out, since it doesnt use electricity.
Some 'newer' things are my Gameboy SP, and my Casio VL-Tone mini keyboard, but they are more keepsakes from my childhood than actually useful. Oh and I also have a Dixon guitar pitch pipe that I have no idea how old it is but I don't imagine they made many after electronic tuners came out
EDIT: I also collect old razors, particularly saftey and injector, but a handful of single edge and straight razors and I have a decent collection of old glasses, my favorites have saddle bridges or the spring things to hold them to your nose, but I also have a few with the chain that attaches to your shirt like for a pocket watch. Both of these I snag at flea markets when I see a good price or something I cant pass up.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentWow, this is really impressive and thank you for writing it all out. You're right again, it was mentioned during the council of Elrond when they where talking about taking the ring to him and...Wow, this is really impressive and thank you for writing it all out.
As far as Tom Bombadil goes, I've never heard his Sindarin name before, but it doesn't follow Elven naming conventions. I think it's just a descriptor (oldest, without father), like the descriptors they give to Gandalf (Mithrandir, grey pilgrim), Saruman (Curunir, being of skill) and other non-Elves.
You're right again, it was mentioned during the council of Elrond when they where talking about taking the ring to him and Elrond called him 'oldest and fatherless'. I wasn't expecting to come across someone so scholarly so I simplified it from 'name the elves call him' to 'elvish name'.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentI didn't watch it. Honestly I never watched the Hobbit movies besides the first movie when it was in theaters. Im just a big book nerd and those are going for a different type of fan, not that I...I didn't watch it. Honestly I never watched the Hobbit movies besides the first movie when it was in theaters. Im just a big book nerd and those are going for a different type of fan, not that I have anything against them or the people that enjoy them, they are just not for me.
On a similar note, I am a huge Dune fan, but I only like the stuff from Frank Herbert, and avoid anything by his son. The recent movies where pretty good though, but I really dislike the ending of the second movie.
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Comment on eBooks cost too much in ~books
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentMost of the ones I see are the same price as the physical book, so I usually borrow them from the library for the first read and buy a physical book if I like it and will reread it. I cant justify...Most of the ones I see are the same price as the physical book, so I usually borrow them from the library for the first read and buy a physical book if I like it and will reread it. I cant justify paying the same price for physical and digital, if they where all like yours at 1/3 price I would buy a lot more.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentWow a refrence to Questionable Content. Its been a minute, I should catch back up on itWow a refrence to Questionable Content. Its been a minute, I should catch back up on it
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
IarwainBenAdar LinkMine is Tom Bombadil's elvish name from Lord of the Rings. I think its only mentioned twice(?) during the council of Elrond and he was completly cut from the movie so I dont think anybody...Mine is Tom Bombadil's elvish name from Lord of the Rings. I think its only mentioned twice(?) during the council of Elrond and he was completly cut from the movie so I dont think anybody recognizes it.
I traded someone from Reddit some skateboard parts and they thought my real name was Irwin.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentI would have guessed Fahrenheit 451I would have guessed Fahrenheit 451
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Comment on What "misinformation" is actually usually about in ~society
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentLiterally me (I'm sorry I had to and I feel you can'thave a discussion about the meaning of words changing without mentioning literally)Literally me (I'm sorry I had to and I feel you can'thave a discussion about the meaning of words changing without mentioning literally)
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentCalling Bayonetta floaty is perfect, Souls and Monster Hunter are also some of my favorites and I really enjoyed Devil May Cry but could never get into Bayonetta.Calling Bayonetta floaty is perfect, Souls and Monster Hunter are also some of my favorites and I really enjoyed Devil May Cry but could never get into Bayonetta.
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Comment on A symbol for the fediverse ⁂ in ~design
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentIm here because its NOT federated.Im here because its NOT federated.
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Comment on What are some fun/interesting websites that don't involve news or current events? in ~tech
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentI really like how they have a serious upvote and a funny upvote, that is a great idea.I really like how they have a serious upvote and a funny upvote, that is a great idea.
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Comment on Xbox Game Pass is getting major changes, with a new tier without day one games, and a range of price increases in ~games
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentPlaystation Plus is ridiculous. I just want to see the user messages in Bloodborne, the most basic online service, but when I was looking I just seen a really expensive plan that gave you all kind...Playstation Plus is ridiculous. I just want to see the user messages in Bloodborne, the most basic online service, but when I was looking I just seen a really expensive plan that gave you all kind of games I don't want. I like to buy physical games and I really don't like the idea of the subscription service for games.
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Comment on Why not ban left turns on busy streets? in ~transport
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentWith the bridges Id say its more not knowing how tall you are and risking it. Id compare the proposed lights to school zone lights, if its on no lefts/stay slow.With the bridges Id say its more not knowing how tall you are and risking it. Id compare the proposed lights to school zone lights, if its on no lefts/stay slow.
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Comment on Why not ban left turns on busy streets? in ~transport
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentI would look at it like school zones where you stay on the cautious side because you don't want a ticket. Like if its close just go around, its not really a big deal.I would look at it like school zones where you stay on the cautious side because you don't want a ticket. Like if its close just go around, its not really a big deal.
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Comment on ArcFox, an opensource project to make Firefox flow like Arc browser in ~tech
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentThe address bar, I was sleepy when I typed that out.The address bar, I was sleepy when I typed that out.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
IarwainBenAdar LinkI've been getting into baking bread recently, originally just banana bread but my grandma has been staying with us and telling me about making (sourdough I think) bread from a living starter and...I've been getting into baking bread recently, originally just banana bread but my grandma has been staying with us and telling me about making (sourdough I think) bread from a living starter and gave me the bug. However there is so much out there and cooking blogs are so overwritten I feel over my head. Does anyone have any recipes or tips for someone new to bread baking?
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Comment on ArcFox, an opensource project to make Firefox flow like Arc browser in ~tech
IarwainBenAdar Link ParentI just installed and I really like it. Do you know a way to hide the top bar until you hover over it? I know I can make the browser full screen but then I also loose the OS toolbar.I just installed and I really like it. Do you know a way to hide the top bar until you hover over it? I know I can make the browser full screen but then I also loose the OS toolbar.
I've beel using StoryGraph for the past year to track books, but have never used the 'social' features like book clubs or friend/follow anyone, so Im not sure how it works.
I'd prefer if the discussion was all in one place, ideally here, so nobody needs another account and you don't have to juggle between the two. However it would be neat to have a group on StoryGraph to see how far everyone is in the book, maybe a rating when they finish, and see what else they are reading.