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  1. Comment on I'm a game developer with a special interest in horses and riding. I wrote a lengthy guide on what could be done better when adding horses to games. in ~games

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    One of my favorite implementations of horse riding was Shadow of the Colossus. I'd be hard-pressed to elaborate on exactly why, but in that game it felt to me less like controlling the horse...

    One of my favorite implementations of horse riding was Shadow of the Colossus. I'd be hard-pressed to elaborate on exactly why, but in that game it felt to me less like controlling the horse directly than usual and more like controlling the guy who was riding the horse.

    10 votes

  2. Comment on Tildes should recognize the Gaza Genocide, and moderate accordingly in ~tildes

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    Palestinians have been explicitly broadcasting genocidal intent for decades. Decades. The fact that they don't have the relative power to bring this to bear is the only reason that the situation...

    Palestinians have been explicitly broadcasting genocidal intent for decades. Decades. The fact that they don't have the relative power to bring this to bear is the only reason that the situation is not reversed. I don't wholeheartedly agree with the actions of Israel, but simply being the underdog does not automatically make you better and that is something the internet needs to come to terms with.

    33 votes

  3. Comment on Tildes should recognize the Gaza Genocide, and moderate accordingly in ~tildes

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    When was the last violent action taken by Ukraine towards Russia since the societsoviet era prior to the current conflict? Have there been popular calls amongst the ukrainians to exterminate the...

    When was the last violent action taken by Ukraine towards Russia since the societsoviet era prior to the current conflict? Have there been popular calls amongst the ukrainians to exterminate the Russians prior to the current conflict? Was there extensive propaganda aimed at children created by ukrainians to raise the next generation to hate and aim for the extermination of Russians prior to the current conflict? Different. Period.

    19 votes

  4. Comment on Tildes should recognize the Gaza Genocide, and moderate accordingly in ~tildes

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    You want to label it in as harsh terms as possible because you feel strongly about it. I get it. I don't really even disagree in a certain sense, but the way it got to this point is not all one...

    You want to label it in as harsh terms as possible because you feel strongly about it. I get it. I don't really even disagree in a certain sense, but the way it got to this point is not all one sided. It never should have started; Displacing and suppressing one ethnic group in an attempt, claiming they never even had a "real country" to justify colonialism to correct for the crimes against a different ethnic group is a darkly comical farce, but this is an entrenched issue spanning multiple generations by this point and the current situation has come about because of a sustained attitude of extreme intransigence and intolerance from the side that the Internet has suddenly decided is their darling. They've been screaming to kill all the Jews for much longer than the Internet has been protesting that Israel has been killing too many of them. I lament the situation, it never should have started as it did, but it's not as simple as everyone suddenly wishes it was.

    27 votes

  5. Comment on Tildes should recognize the Gaza Genocide, and moderate accordingly in ~tildes

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    These are extremely different situations. Impartiality seems slanted in the eyes of the impassioned. Take deep breaths, clear your mind as best as you are able and engage in a closer look at the...

    These are extremely different situations. Impartiality seems slanted in the eyes of the impassioned. Take deep breaths, clear your mind as best as you are able and engage in a closer look at the many decades of context before being carried off by the current state of the zeitgeist.

    19 votes

  6. Comment on I became a Space Marine in real life in ~hobbies

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    "this video is an ad for..." Closed.

    "this video is an ad for..." Closed.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Tildes should recognize the Gaza Genocide, and moderate accordingly in ~tildes

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    I think tildes should be on the lookout and correct for coordinated manipulations, but the topic itself is a pretty complicated issue where differences of opinion with pretty good arguments abound...

    I think tildes should be on the lookout and correct for coordinated manipulations, but the topic itself is a pretty complicated issue where differences of opinion with pretty good arguments abound and I don't think it's reasonable to argue that they should moderate in favor of your viewpoint.

    30 votes

  8. Comment on Sony announces smaller PlayStation 5 design with option to add a disc drive to the Digital Edition console in ~games

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    Damn, I was really hoping they'd move away from the Seto Kaiba design scheme for the slim

    Damn, I was really hoping they'd move away from the Seto Kaiba design scheme for the slim

    5 votes

  9. Comment on Sea of Stars, a Chrono Trigger inspired game, has released today in ~games

  10. Comment on Sea of Stars, a Chrono Trigger inspired game, has released today in ~games

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    This was my most anticipated release of the year, and it's a blast so far!

    This was my most anticipated release of the year, and it's a blast so far!

    1 vote

  11. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~movies

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    I rather enjoy Ang Lee's 2003 Hulk. It's not perfect but I don't get why it was so panned.

    I rather enjoy Ang Lee's 2003 Hulk. It's not perfect but I don't get why it was so panned.

    25 votes

  12. Comment on Do you have favorite lighthearted or silly songs? in ~music

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    "all I know is that steak tastes better when I take my steak-tastes-better pill" is such a fun line. My favorite of his is better from that same EP he did for popsci. That spells DNA is also...

    "all I know is that steak tastes better when I take my steak-tastes-better pill" is such a fun line.
    My favorite of his is better from that same EP he did for popsci.

    That spells DNA is also really fun.

    3 votes

  13. Comment on What is your favourite cutscene/cinematic in any game? in ~games

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    Having played the Original Blood Omen around when it came out, the scene in Soul Reaver 2 where it turns out that Raziel was the reason Malek didn't arrive in time to prevent the slaughter of the...

    Having played the Original Blood Omen around when it came out, the scene in Soul Reaver 2 where it turns out that Raziel was the reason Malek didn't arrive in time to prevent the slaughter of the circle, and hearing the screams from the first cutscene of the first game in the distance.... Nothing has ever given me shivers like that.

  14. Comment on Any popular game genres you just can't get into? in ~games

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    Same. Even back in the day when it was at its height, I was done with WoW before the 10 day free trial was even over. For me, they're just not fun to play. I'm a single player or couch co-op guy.

    Same. Even back in the day when it was at its height, I was done with WoW before the 10 day free trial was even over. For me, they're just not fun to play. I'm a single player or couch co-op guy.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Mistborn is actually decently paced. Nowhere near the slog that song of ice and fire can be. I'd recommend you steer clear of stormlight archive though, if heavy worldbuilding is off-putting to you.

    Mistborn is actually decently paced. Nowhere near the slog that song of ice and fire can be. I'd recommend you steer clear of stormlight archive though, if heavy worldbuilding is off-putting to you.

  16. Comment on What is your experience with switching medication and brain zaps? in ~health.mental

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    Same! I started getting what I can only call brain zaps at around 19; years before I ever had any sort of psychiatric medication. Glad I'm not alone in that, I've always only heard about them in...

    Same! I started getting what I can only call brain zaps at around 19; years before I ever had any sort of psychiatric medication. Glad I'm not alone in that, I've always only heard about them in the context of antidepressant withdrawals and have been very confused about that.

    4 votes

  17. Comment on Favorite out of bounds experience? in ~games

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    The one I always remember is Ultima 8. Got lost in the catacombs and just started climbing and jumping on shit. Ended up completely bypassing the whole bit with the Zealan gods somehow. Didn't...

    The one I always remember is Ultima 8. Got lost in the catacombs and just started climbing and jumping on shit. Ended up completely bypassing the whole bit with the Zealan gods somehow. Didn't even know that portion existed until a later playthrough.

  18. Comment on Vasectomy tips in ~life.men

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    Umm, be very careful with this. It may be relatively gentle, but chemical depilatories and your junk are not friends.

    "SoftSheen-Carson Magic Razorless Shaving Powder"

    Umm, be very careful with this. It may be relatively gentle, but chemical depilatories and your junk are not friends.

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Which show kickstarted your interest in anime? in ~anime

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    Bootleg fansubs of New Dominion Tank Police on VHS

    Bootleg fansubs of New Dominion Tank Police on VHS

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Is it even worthwhile to turn off ad personalization or location tracking for services/apps? in ~tech

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    The duckduckgo browser on Android also has a great little app tracking protection vpn function that will block tracking attempts and log them for you to tell what and who is trying to scrape your...

    The duckduckgo browser on Android also has a great little app tracking protection vpn function that will block tracking attempts and log them for you to tell what and who is trying to scrape your data. Quite handy and also a little alarming to see just how absurdly common it is.