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Comment on Tildes multiplayer games in ~games
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Comment on Reddit allows hate speech to flourish in its global forums, moderators say in ~tech
Merari Link ParentThis is definitely what happened to me. After the hundreth time trying to inform someone, opening a dialogue, providing sources and generally making a lot of effort reaching out - only to have...This is definitely what happened to me.
After the hundreth time trying to inform someone, opening a dialogue, providing sources and generally making a lot of effort reaching out - only to have that culminate in any variation on "lolno" or the simple repeating of their very first problematic assertion, as if I had said nothing at all, how can I do anything except assume bad faith right from the start?
As you said, it's a form of emotionally guarding yourself against being worn down.
It's not fair towards those that really are just very young and unaware, against those that really do only need an outreached hand, but it is just the way it is.
"It is not my job to teach you" isn't a snide put-down so much as it is self-protection.
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Comment on What did a fictional character say that stuck with you? in ~talk
Merari (edited )LinkPastor Oats: There are so many shades of grey... Granny Weatherwax: Nope. There's no greys, only white that's got grubby... And sin, young man, is when you treat people as things. Including...Pastor Oats: There are so many shades of grey...
Granny Weatherwax: Nope. There's no greys, only white that's got grubby... And sin, young man, is when you treat people as things. Including yourself. That's what sin is.
Pastor Oats: It's a lot more complicated than that—
Granny Weatherwax: No. It ain't. When people say things are a lot more complicated than that, they mean they're worried that they won't like the truth. People as things, that's where it starts.
— Carpe Jugulum, Terry Pratchett
“Frodo: 'It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill Gollum when he had the chance.'
Gandalf: 'Pity? It's a pity that stayed Bilbo's hand. Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. Even the very wise cannot see all ends.'
-Lord of the Rings, Tolkien
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Comment on What are some of your favorite examples of storytelling via gameplay? in ~games
Merari Link ParentI just posted this game as an example of the thread topic, before having read what you wrote. I completely agree. It's such a powerful storytelling mechanic, I think I'll remember that game as a...I just posted this game as an example of the thread topic, before having read what you wrote.
I completely agree. It's such a powerful storytelling mechanic, I think I'll remember that game as a gem for a long time to come.
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Comment on What are some of your favorite examples of storytelling via gameplay? in ~games
Merari LinkIn Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons the left side of the controller is used to control one of the brothers, the right side for the other. This creates a gameplay that offers seamless interaction and...In Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons the left side of the controller is used to control one of the brothers, the right side for the other.
This creates a gameplay that offers seamless interaction and co-operation between the two protagonists you control. One brother is big and strong, the other one small and agile. The big one can swing the little one across a ledge, the small one can fit through small holes and open a door for the big one that's locked on his side.
They speak a simple fantasy language that's not translated, often just cries of surprise or encouraging each other.
This all works to create an atmosphere where you start to feel for the guys, you want them to work together to succeed.
The ending then becomes all the more emotionally charged. Suddenly at the finale of the game you are only using one half of the controller. Every move you make going home feels like half of you is missing - and for your character it is.
Wonderful little game with what it conveys just through gameplay and world building.
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Comment on 'She means thirty books per room, right?' Bibliophiles voice their horror over claims tidying guru Marie Kondo tells people to severely restrict the reading material they keep in their home. in ~books
Merari LinkMy room of books has two thousand of them, probably. :/ I love spending time there. Having walls of books is somehow comforting and cosy to me.My room of books has two thousand of them, probably. :/
I love spending time there. Having walls of books is somehow comforting and cosy to me.
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Comment on Which character from a tv show do you admire and want to be more like? in ~tv
Merari LinkMr. Rogers. I can have a temper. I can be reluctant to or outright refuse to see someone elses point of view. I am aware that I have these character flaws but it's difficult to change them. I...Mr. Rogers.
I can have a temper. I can be reluctant to or outright refuse to see someone elses point of view.
I am aware that I have these character flaws but it's difficult to change them.
I would like to be more like mr. Rogers. Able to have a pleasant conversation with anyone, no matter their points of view, no matter what is being discussed. Able to approach someone in a discussion in a way that makes them feel comfortable.
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Comment on Reddit's u/GallowBoob here in ~talk
I think Minecraft has potential to be a lot of fun in multiplayer, especially with some quality of life mods added like the ability to teleport to your home and a central hub.
It's been years since I played the game but it's always been enjoyable to play with others.