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  1. Comment on ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies | First nineteen minutes of gameplay in ~games

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    This comes off as the soulless corporate retread of Disco Elysium I expected. I like the idea of the temporary buffs/debuffs being assigned physical locations, but that's about it. I know this has...

    This comes off as the soulless corporate retread of Disco Elysium I expected. I like the idea of the temporary buffs/debuffs being assigned physical locations, but that's about it. I know this has big shoes to fill, but I think it's off to a rough start writing-wise even putting all the ZA/UM legal drama aside.

    Harry starts off talking to himself in a void because he's semiconscious and delirious after a three day bender. Hershel starts the same way not because there seems to be something wrong with her, but because it's copying Disco Elysium.
    The player learns who Harry is by talking to the people who put up with him, by reassembling his horrific outfit, and by seeing the terrible grimace etched onto his face. The player learns who Hershel is when she reads a file with facts about herself written in it. I feel this is the least subtle and maybe most boring method to communicate her background, sexuality, etc.

    And this complaint is more personal distaste, but I cannot stand the narrator's voice at all. This video was a hard watch.

    7 votes

  2. Comment on Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say in ~society

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    Maybe someone here has a better idea why Navalny was killed? I remember the high-profile novichok attempt in 2020, but it looks like he went through years of legal proceedings and imprisonment...

    Maybe someone here has a better idea why Navalny was killed? I remember the high-profile novichok attempt in 2020, but it looks like he went through years of legal proceedings and imprisonment afterwards.
    The article claims Russia had a motive for killing him, but I don't understand it really. If they were going to assassinate him, why did they wait three years and ship him across the country first?
    My assumption would've been the FSB wanted to make it look like natural causes, but they're quite infamous for their obvious poisonings.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on For Those I Love - I Have A Love (Overmono Remix) (2023) in ~music

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    Cool! I've got a friend who's a big fan of the original. Lots of good music coming out of Dublin in the last few years.

    Cool! I've got a friend who's a big fan of the original. Lots of good music coming out of Dublin in the last few years.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House in ~society

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    Trump is just one head of a hydra so to speak. If he dies, the US government would probably pick up where he leaves off, whether that's out of continued material interests or a simple appeal to...

    Trump is just one head of a hydra so to speak. If he dies, the US government would probably pick up where he leaves off, whether that's out of continued material interests or a simple appeal to Trump's followers. I suspect they'd invade Greenland in his name if he gets assassinated over it.

    6 votes

  5. Comment on Avengers: Doomsday | Thor teaser in ~movies

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    The worst part of the new Avatar was having to watch this beforehand. I can't drum up any excitement for this one. I even liked Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four but I don't feel any urge to see...

    The worst part of the new Avatar was having to watch this beforehand. I can't drum up any excitement for this one. I even liked Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four but I don't feel any urge to see Doomsday.

    7 votes

  6. Comment on How many trees are there in Skyrim? in ~games

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    My guess was way off! But I enjoyed the video. It still feels like a normal AnyAustin video, but the charity element and guest cameos were really nice to see.

    My guess was way off! But I enjoyed the video. It still feels like a normal AnyAustin video, but the charity element and guest cameos were really nice to see.

    6 votes

  7. Comment on Control Resonant | Announcement trailer in ~games

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    I was so excited for a Control sequel. It's one of the best games I've played in the last few years. I loved exploring the Oldest House and reading every document. However, I thought the weakest...

    I was so excited for a Control sequel. It's one of the best games I've played in the last few years. I loved exploring the Oldest House and reading every document. However, I thought the weakest parts of the game were the Hiss and Dylan so I've got some mixed opinions at the moment.

    I'm very disappointed to not see Jesse return as the player character. There's so many action games that just default to a male protagonist and I liked that the first Control didn't. For the sequel I was thinking they might have two protagonists you would swap between, like in Alan Wake 2, but it doesn't look like that's the case.

    I do hope Remedy stick the landing and this isn't another Firebreak. Maybe it'll be good! But it really hurts to have your excitement for something plummet like this.

    6 votes

  8. Comment on Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete in ~music

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    I have to disagree. The opinions of musicians are ignored frequently, but the breaking of a decades-long low-stakes international event over Israeli involvement will have a greater impact. I'm...

    I have to disagree. The opinions of musicians are ignored frequently, but the breaking of a decades-long low-stakes international event over Israeli involvement will have a greater impact.

    I'm certainly glad there is some push back when it comes to collaboration with Israel. I hope this might help establish precedent for cutting ties with Israel in more impactful fields too.

    15 votes

  9. Comment on 2025 Spotify Wrapped is now out in ~music

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    I'm in the top 0.02% of The Sounds listeners! Can't say I'm too surprised, I went through their whole discography earlier this year and I've been listening to a few on repeat since (though it...

    I'm in the top 0.02% of The Sounds listeners! Can't say I'm too surprised, I went through their whole discography earlier this year and I've been listening to a few on repeat since (though it doesn't feel like 3000 minutes).

    Metric are at their lowest position in my top 5 so far, coming in at number 4. When their next album drops in a year or two I'm positive they'll reclaim first place.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Peter Watts on Margaret Atwood and the hierarchy of contempt (2003) in ~books

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    I get the point he's making about Atwood refusing to acknowledge she's writing sci-fi, but I have to admit that a memoir about growing up poor in post-WWII Ireland does sound pretty good. I'd...

    I get the point he's making about Atwood refusing to acknowledge she's writing sci-fi, but I have to admit that a memoir about growing up poor in post-WWII Ireland does sound pretty good. I'd certainly pick that over an exploration of human cloning ethics.

    5 votes

  11. Comment on Cataloging your home library in ~books

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    I was really hoping there'd be a free API for ISBN lookup but I've had no luck finding one. It's a very decentralised system, so there's no guarantee that a database has every ISBN. And of course...

    I was really hoping there'd be a free API for ISBN lookup but I've had no luck finding one. It's a very decentralised system, so there's no guarantee that a database has every ISBN. And of course some books don't have one for one reason or another. I've still been my noting the ISBNs of my books in case a service becomes available.

    I had a quick look at OpenLibrary and I immediately hit a discrepancy with the stated ISBN and what I have logged. I suppose that could be on my end, or else I was just unlucky as some of my other books seem to be recognised fine, but it's something to keep in mind if you use it.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Cataloging your home library in ~books

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    I asked for similar advice on Tildes a while back and concluded there wasn't really suitable software for what I wanted. I settled on using Google Sheets because I could make whatever columns I...

    I asked for similar advice on Tildes a while back and concluded there wasn't really suitable software for what I wanted. I settled on using Google Sheets because I could make whatever columns I wanted (room, shelf, publication year, etc.), and it has collaborative editing built in so I could get some assistance with filling it out.

    My biggest problem was starting since the quantity of books was so imposing! I settled on just doing one shelf every day and that worked for me.

    9 votes

  13. Comment on Denmark plans social media ban for under-15s – PM Mette Frederiksen links social media use to anxiety, depression and lack of concentration in ~tech

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    It's always easiest to pin anxiety and depression on those pesky phones instead of the state of society and the economy. Social media improved my life immeasurably. It gave me access to knowledge...

    It's always easiest to pin anxiety and depression on those pesky phones instead of the state of society and the economy.

    Social media improved my life immeasurably. It gave me access to knowledge and experiences that helped me understand myself better. It would've taken me years to get this far on my own. I'd be heartbroken if someone is denied that opportunity.

    9 votes

  14. Comment on Looking for music solutions for my car; can anyone recommend a digital audio player? in ~transport

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    Of course, I'd have no issue connecting a music player via Bluetooth since I would have no sensitive information on it. I had a Google for what I remember about Ford copying data from phones....

    Of course, I'd have no issue connecting a music player via Bluetooth since I would have no sensitive information on it.

    I had a Google for what I remember about Ford copying data from phones. There was a class action lawsuit filed about it, but I don't think it went anywhere.

  15. Comment on Looking for music solutions for my car; can anyone recommend a digital audio player? in ~transport

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    I don't recall the specifics, but I remember reading an article a few years back about Ford storing and giving police access to text messages from phones connected via Bluetooth. Perhaps there was...

    I don't recall the specifics, but I remember reading an article a few years back about Ford storing and giving police access to text messages from phones connected via Bluetooth. Perhaps there was more involved, but if I'm sending more data than I need to a car company I'd rather avoid it.

  16. Comment on Looking for music solutions for my car; can anyone recommend a digital audio player? in ~transport

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    I've only switched phones when the last one becomes unusable, so no luck there. The Hifi sounds like what I'm after. The review you linked was delightfully thorough. I might pick one up soon, thanks!

    I've only switched phones when the last one becomes unusable, so no luck there. The Hifi sounds like what I'm after. The review you linked was delightfully thorough. I might pick one up soon, thanks!

    2 votes

  17. Comment on Looking for music solutions for my car; can anyone recommend a digital audio player? in ~transport

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    Artwork isn't a concern for me, so I'll give it a look, thanks! It should usually be stationary in my car, so I don't mind if it's a bit cumbersome.

    Artwork isn't a concern for me, so I'll give it a look, thanks! It should usually be stationary in my car, so I don't mind if it's a bit cumbersome.

    3 votes

  18. Looking for music solutions for my car; can anyone recommend a digital audio player?

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    So I have a car that's ~10 years old and I like to listen to music as I drive. I was relying on the CD player, but it only works intermittently these days, so I'm looking into alternatives. I'm...

    So I have a car that's ~10 years old and I like to listen to music as I drive. I was relying on the CD player, but it only works intermittently these days, so I'm looking into alternatives.

    I'm not big on connecting my phone via Bluetooth for security reasons, battery life concerns, and poor connection for streaming. I've got radio of course, but it's slim pickings where I live.

    I starting looking into digital audio players. They sound ideal - compact, big offline library, physical controls - so I was hoping someone on Tildes can recommend one to me. Alternatively, if you've another solution, I'd love to hear it.

    17 votes

  19. Comment on The Bride | Official teaser in ~movies

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    This really isn't my usual kind of film, but I think Jessie Buckley is such a great actress that I'm quite looking forward to this one.

    This really isn't my usual kind of film, but I think Jessie Buckley is such a great actress that I'm quite looking forward to this one.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on Is Tildes protected from malicious actors, aka paid trolls, aka bots? in ~tildes

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    Sure. This is very much a personal view, but I prefer having moderation be a private matter. You could either message Deimos, or maybe the supposed bot, with your concerns. Making a post without...

    Sure. This is very much a personal view, but I prefer having moderation be a private matter. You could either message Deimos, or maybe the supposed bot, with your concerns.

    Making a post without details is somewhat pointless because it limits the advice and feedback you could receive. But if you make a public callout post, it would probably just generate inter-user drama. That's why I think a private handling of affairs works best.

    I think asking this as a general question would be okay, but this post is clearly about some specific users, which is a little too close to Tidles drama for my liking.

    4 votes