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Comment on Vaping DMT in ~talk
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Comment on Vaping DMT in ~talk
Minithra LinkSimilar deal with someone I know who's also ADHD - no effect on the ADHD from the DMT, though it was reportedly amazing. I'm not familiar with the varieties of DMT, haven't tried it myself, but...Similar deal with someone I know who's also ADHD - no effect on the ADHD from the DMT, though it was reportedly amazing.
I'm not familiar with the varieties of DMT, haven't tried it myself, but the stuff I've seen or been near has always been the short duration (as in, a few minutes) type
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Comment on How long would a society comprised of video game protagonists survive? in ~games
Minithra LinkIf most people are protagonists you just end up forming new societal rules. Would definitely be a bit of a LitRPG Apocalypse scenario to start with, if we're assuming everyone gains these powers,...If most people are protagonists you just end up forming new societal rules.
Would definitely be a bit of a LitRPG Apocalypse scenario to start with, if we're assuming everyone gains these powers, of course.
Some games would be amazing to have the player character powers from, though!
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Comment on EVE Online developer CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations following its split from former parent company Pearl Abyss in ~games
Minithra Link ParentIt's been around a decade for me as well, but I played fairly intensely before that, and I reinstalled the game and flew around a bit a few months ago... it didn't feel that different from back...It's been around a decade for me as well, but I played fairly intensely before that, and I reinstalled the game and flew around a bit a few months ago... it didn't feel that different from back then, really.
They're changing things, of course, and there are new ships added every now and then, plus other content and the likes.
But what makes EVE good is the player interactions - This time around I wasn't planning to play for longer so I didn't really look into joining a corporation, but before that I absolutely loved being in a corp and just doing stuff with other players. I'm a bit of a coward so I didn't do much pvp, but stuff like mining or just random exploration or scouting was a lot of fun
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of May 3 in ~games
Minithra LinkHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launched, and it's on the 25% off introductory offer... it's a really fun game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3105440/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_Olden_Era/Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launched, and it's on the 25% off introductory offer... it's a really fun game!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3105440/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_Olden_Era/
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Comment on Guild Wars Reforged launches on mobile this summer in ~games
Minithra LinkWell that's not something I expected to ever read, huh. GW1 is actually really suitable for a mobile game, though! It's not quite true "tactical" as in turn-based, but the limited amount of...Well that's not something I expected to ever read, huh. GW1 is actually really suitable for a mobile game, though!
It's not quite true "tactical" as in turn-based, but the limited amount of skills, the encounter spacings and the minions/heroes and not really twitch-reliant combat means you can do it on the phone screen.
And the story is really nice to experience, it remains one of my formative gaming experiences
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Comment on Europe – One On One (2026) in ~music
Minithra LinkSong isn't really my vibe (really, I think I only like that one specific Europe song everyone else knows), but I had to click on the rock.hard tag because it gave me the gigglesSong isn't really my vibe (really, I think I only like that one specific Europe song everyone else knows), but I had to click on the rock.hard tag because it gave me the giggles
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Comment on What are your go-to meals that you cook? in ~food
Minithra LinkI don't make it that often, but it's a comfy meal I really enjoy: Spinach! Smash the heck out of some garlic. I usually do around 6-7 cloves for 1kg of frozen spinach Add some butter and oil (or...I don't make it that often, but it's a comfy meal I really enjoy: Spinach!
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Smash the heck out of some garlic. I usually do around 6-7 cloves for 1kg of frozen spinach
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Add some butter and oil (or just oil of preference) to a pot, heat it up, add the crushed garlic and let it get nice and aromatic. Don't burn it
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Add some flour - plain white, around a tablespoon. This is where you might want to add a bit more oil or butter, you want to have enough to not burn the flour. Stir constantly, don't want anything sticking
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Once the flour has absorbed the oils and garlic flavors, extinguish it with full fat milk. You can either add it slowly in steps, constantly stirring to make a roux, or add a bunch at once and vigorously stir to make sure there aren't any chunks.
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Once that's done, add frozen chopped spinach, then add more milk until it's covered.
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Stir and cook on low heat until the spinach is of a desired texture. I like it on the more fresh side, but you can cook it longer.
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Once the milk is hot and it's all cooking, you can add salt and pepper and other desired spices. Cream is usual, perhaps a bit more butter, a more neutral cheese that will melt nicely, etc
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Once it's done, serve with a nice slice of sourdough and a fried egg.
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Comment on “60s lounge” and Laufey in ~music
Minithra LinkYeah, I think my initial suggestion of "Easy Listening" has merit - got home and listened to the song, then had a look at the wiki for "easy listening"...Yeah, I think my initial suggestion of "Easy Listening" has merit - got home and listened to the song, then had a look at the wiki for "easy listening" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_listening), and Julie London has very similar vibes to this.
You might also get good results searching for Smooth Jazz compilations from and before the 90s.
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Comment on “60s lounge” and Laufey in ~music
Minithra LinkI can't listen to it now, but 60s lounge makes me think of "easy listening" and perhaps "new wave" as genres Edit: you might have trouble with generated AI shittiness when trying to search for...I can't listen to it now, but 60s lounge makes me think of "easy listening" and perhaps "new wave" as genres
Edit: you might have trouble with generated AI shittiness when trying to search for either, unfortunately
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Comment on I’m traveling internationally for the first time and could use tips! in ~travel
Minithra LinkOh absolutely check out car museums, there should be plenty on your route in Germany. Depending on when you're in Germany, look up if any Volksfests (think Oktoberfest, but much smaller and less...Oh absolutely check out car museums, there should be plenty on your route in Germany.
Depending on when you're in Germany, look up if any Volksfests (think Oktoberfest, but much smaller and less touristy) are happening near your route - basically any bigger city will have one during the summer, you can look up the dates for ones on your route. They're a great way to enjoy the culture and meet locals.
On the car topic, I know near me there is an Oldtimer meetup that happens every so often, might be worth googling for that sort of stuff as well, if its something you enjoy
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Minithra LinkAfter really enjoying the demo (I think it was during Next Fest?) I just grabbed Restore Your Island when it launched (literally today, hehe) I'm only an hour or so in, but it's keeping the feel I...After really enjoying the demo (I think it was during Next Fest?) I just grabbed Restore Your Island when it launched (literally today, hehe)
I'm only an hour or so in, but it's keeping the feel I had during the demo, the loop is satisfying, you get to visibly improve the place and to upgrade your gear to make the game easier... it ticks a lot of nice boxes!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Minithra Link ParentI really had fun with the game, yeah! Definitely seconding the rec. It doesn't take very long to finish if you focus on it, but you could theoretically play for dozens of hours just digging, which...I really had fun with the game, yeah! Definitely seconding the rec. It doesn't take very long to finish if you focus on it, but you could theoretically play for dozens of hours just digging, which is really meditative. This is my first game of this type, I wasn't expecting the fun. I'm also hoping they add an endless mode soon
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of April 5 in ~games
Minithra Link ParentIt's not my type of game, but I grabbed it because you never know if the urge will hit, lol My favourite ever fact about House Flipper is when a streamer played it in VR and the VR version is...It's not my type of game, but I grabbed it because you never know if the urge will hit, lol
My favourite ever fact about House Flipper is when a streamer played it in VR and the VR version is absolutely atrocious, the rants were glorious
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Comment on 3D printers, do you use glue stick? in ~hobbies
Minithra LinkI use a centauri carbon, print mostly in PLA, got a few hundred hours on it. Never used glue, it's working more or less fine. Did have some failed prints, but I've also not cleaned the bed in...I use a centauri carbon, print mostly in PLA, got a few hundred hours on it. Never used glue, it's working more or less fine. Did have some failed prints, but I've also not cleaned the bed in uhh... Too long, so it's that rather than lack of glue :D
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Comment on University at forty in ~talk
Minithra Link ParentIt's a little bit different in that there are often older adults doing the same schooling - In our class there's another person a bit older than I am, and the majority is mid 20s. Think the...It's a little bit different in that there are often older adults doing the same schooling - In our class there's another person a bit older than I am, and the majority is mid 20s. Think the youngest is 21.
I wouldn't say I felt weird.. It was a bit of an adjustment, but I wouldn't say I felt out of place. The fact that we're all these to make ourselves better really makes a difference, I think. compared to similar age differences in other contexts.
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Comment on University at forty in ~talk
Minithra LinkI'm doing adult schooling part-time currently, and am also almost 40. It's not quite uni levels of commitment, though at the eu educational equivalent system it lands at level 6, which is quite...I'm doing adult schooling part-time currently, and am also almost 40. It's not quite uni levels of commitment, though at the eu educational equivalent system it lands at level 6, which is quite good.
It was an adjustment, definitely, but I have definitely grown from the experience, beyond the actual school learnings. Having colleagues at various age levels has also been great
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Comment on Does anyone play older versions of Minecraft? in ~games
Minithra LinkI don't specifically go for older versions of vanilla (unmodified Minecraft), but very often mod packs will be built around certain versions, so I'll play that versionI don't specifically go for older versions of vanilla (unmodified Minecraft), but very often mod packs will be built around certain versions, so I'll play that version
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Comment on How to not snap at someone who is unintentionally annoying in ~life
Minithra Link ParentA big thing for elderly is the uselessness, yeah... Is there a longer duration, easy task they can do? Write or type family recipes? Knit gifts (you'd love a pair of warm socks, right? So would...A big thing for elderly is the uselessness, yeah... Is there a longer duration, easy task they can do? Write or type family recipes? Knit gifts (you'd love a pair of warm socks, right? So would your partner!)
Basically something productive and helpful to do that doesn't push your buttons that much.
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Comment on In noisy surroundings, your techniques to learn to center attention and ignore distraction? in ~life
Minithra LinkDoes a version of active listening help? So rather than letting the TV take over, think to yourself (or talk to yourself in your head) about what the important thing is. So if the persons that you...Does a version of active listening help? So rather than letting the TV take over, think to yourself (or talk to yourself in your head) about what the important thing is.
So if the persons that you are accompanying are saying something, repeat that in your head. If it's a conversation that you're involved in it's easier, of course. But even if it's between others and you need to be aware of them, doing the active listening helps!
"I noticed that X is agitated about this topic, Y is very interested in all the details, maybe a break would be good to let tempers cool" and the likes.
Or go the extra step and pretend you're Attenborough and narrate what's happening :D that's helped me pay attention when all I wanted was to jump across the room and bash the open-mouthed gum chewer with a chair x.x
Anti-psychotics for a real emergency situation. You feel physically rotten, but it kills psychedelics.
Aside from that emergency nuclear option, I only know of keeping the person company and if the circumstances allow, trying to help them move into a better trip.
But the basics should work always - make sure they're being safe: if they want to be moving, keep them on safe paths, if they're wanting to lie down it should be somewhere soft, not the middle of the sidewalk, etc. keep them fed and watered as much as possible. If they're overstimulated reduce stimulus: turn lights down, turn music off, make a soft cozy blanket nest... If a specific stimulus is triggering anxiety, remove/reduce/replace it: could be scratchy clothes, could be a barking dog, etc.