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  1. Comment on BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink just called Bitcoin 'digital gold' and an 'international asset' in ~finance

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    Isn't this proof that cryptocurrency is a failed concept? If the very people you're supposedly providing an alternative to jump on board, it's not much of an alternative anymore.

    Isn't this proof that cryptocurrency is a failed concept? If the very people you're supposedly providing an alternative to jump on board, it's not much of an alternative anymore.

    9 votes

  2. Comment on I would really appreciate some help. Looking for moving, thoughtful or observant or interesting songs that aren't metal or rap/hiphop in ~music

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    Hallow Moon - Night Song Canadian psych rock song about growing up and learning that the world is actually a pretty dark place. Clear Horizon - Distortion Song Moody, desolate guitars and...

    Hallow Moon - Night Song

    Canadian psych rock song about growing up and learning that the world is actually a pretty dark place.

    Clear Horizon - Distortion Song

    Moody, desolate guitars and distortion from two of my favorite musicians, Jessica Bailiff and Flying Saucer Attack.

    Boduf Songs - Unseen Forces And How To Use Them

    Growling lyrics, a broken drum machine, and ambient guitars make this track mellow but also foreboding.

    Kings of Convenience - My Ship Isn't Pretty

    Norwegian folk-pop featuring calming yet dark singing and melodies.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech

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    I would like to hear more about this.

    I would like to hear more about this.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Reddit CEO pledges to not force subreddits to reopen. Admin team then immediately threatens moderators who closed their subreddits with removal. in ~tech

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    What an incredible example of how not to handle a situation like this.

    What an incredible example of how not to handle a situation like this.

    3 votes

  5. Comment on What do you miss the most about the old internet? in ~tech

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    I miss those tacky widgets! Don't forget the animated backgrounds and custom pointers too lol.

    I miss those tacky widgets! Don't forget the animated backgrounds and custom pointers too lol.

    3 votes

  6. Comment on What do you miss the most about the old internet? in ~tech

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    Yes! I miss the heyday of sites like Kirby's Rainbow Resort and PSO-World. Not to mention the Chao Garden BBS from the Dreamcast days :)

    Yes! I miss the heyday of sites like Kirby's Rainbow Resort and PSO-World. Not to mention the Chao Garden BBS from the Dreamcast days :)

  7. Comment on What do you miss the most about the old internet? in ~tech

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    Yes, that individuality is sorely missed in my opinion. I remember being excited as a young teenager learning to build my own website with HTML, add a phpBB forum to it, and just put those little...

    Yes, that individuality is sorely missed in my opinion. I remember being excited as a young teenager learning to build my own website with HTML, add a phpBB forum to it, and just put those little personal touches on it that made it mine. Social media in its current forum is far too "sterile" - everything conforms to a singular design. Everyone's little quirks and mannerisms have been scrubbed away in favor of easy-to-digest (and monetize) blurbs. It's really kind of depressing when you think about it.

    9 votes

  8. Comment on What do you like to do when you’re sick? in ~talk

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    Nilered is great sick day viewing. You should check out CodysLab if you haven't already, it's pretty similar stuff. His metal extraction videos are my favorites.

    Nilered is great sick day viewing. You should check out CodysLab if you haven't already, it's pretty similar stuff. His metal extraction videos are my favorites.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on What are your favorite "hidden gem" RPGs? in ~games

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    One of my personal favorites is Phantasy Star Online: Episode 3 C.A.R.D Revolution for the Gamecube. Although some might call it the red-headed stepchild of the series due to its departure from...

    One of my personal favorites is Phantasy Star Online: Episode 3 C.A.R.D Revolution for the Gamecube. Although some might call it the red-headed stepchild of the series due to its departure from the hack-and-slash combat that defined the first two episodes in favor of a HeroScape-like card battle system, it somehow works really well.

    Each battle begins on a 2D grid based on the stages from episodes 1 and 2. Players can choose either Hunters (who equip items like guns and swords to fight with) or Arkz (who summon monsters fought in previous episodes to fight for them). Each deck is made up of 30 cards. There is no mana system; instead, you roll 2 dice each turn to determine your defense and attack points. These are used for summoning items or monsters, casting spells, using special attacks, and moving. It sounds confusing, but it's actually quite intuitive when you play it yourself.

    The graphics are about what you'd expect from the GameCube Era, maybe even a bit worse honestly. The music, however, is absolutely incredible. The same team that did sound for Sonic Adventure 2 and PSO Eps 1+2 once again hit it out of the ballpark. I still listen to some stage music on car rides today - IDOLA: The Strange Fruits absolutely slaps!

    A physical copy of the game is somewhat expensive, but there are - ahem - other options for those who feel adventurous. Give this forgotten gem a shot if you like tactical games or TCGs. And let me know if you know any similar games; I've never found anything that quite scratches the itch.