Monte_Kristo's recent activity
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk
Monte_Kristo LinkFor less serious stuff, I predict that Kendrick Lamar will continue his public, one sided ass beating of Drake in ways beyond the stuff that was already announced to be happening. (Super Bowl and...For less serious stuff, I predict that Kendrick Lamar will continue his public, one sided ass beating of Drake in ways beyond the stuff that was already announced to be happening. (Super Bowl and playing in Toronto on Father's Day)
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk
Monte_Kristo Link ParentAttempt #3. This was number 2. There was much less theatrics compared to the first one.Attempt #3. This was number 2. There was much less theatrics compared to the first one.
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2025? in ~talk
Monte_Kristo Link ParentI have a few subs that I visit, but only one real one I visit everyday. It's a competitive gaming sub reddit with a strong grassroots community, and it has not noticeably changed whatsoever. I...I have a few subs that I visit, but only one real one I visit everyday. It's a competitive gaming sub reddit with a strong grassroots community, and it has not noticeably changed whatsoever.
I think the subs that have a sorta grounding narrative seem to be doing okay. Stuff that has predictable repeating events, like a sports season, where there is an expectation for a specific type of post seem to be self regulating in a way that directionless subs are not.
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Comment on Elden Ring Nightreign | Reveal gameplay trailer in ~games
Monte_Kristo Link ParentIt did feel cheap in a way that none of their other games ever have, but I also feel like there is demand for this type of product. There is a very dedicated, multiplayer focused section of the...It did feel cheap in a way that none of their other games ever have, but I also feel like there is demand for this type of product. There is a very dedicated, multiplayer focused section of the soul's fandom. I personally don't think there should be, but it objectively exists. There's not really any harm done with a smaller side project.
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Comment on What short book series is worth more than its page count? in ~books
Monte_Kristo LinkI see that others have already brought up the easiest way to cheat this metric, by recommending comic books. They convey ideas in a much more direct manner. Less words, but still a lot going on....I see that others have already brought up the easiest way to cheat this metric, by recommending comic books. They convey ideas in a much more direct manner. Less words, but still a lot going on. Which is why my pick would be Calvin and Hobbes. Comic strips are the shortest story format I know of, but are in no ways lesser in being able to make me smile.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Monte_Kristo Link ParentThriller Bark is a smaller arc sorta wedge between two larger overarching sagas. I like it, and think there is some really good moments in it, but I think a lot of people view it as one of the...Thriller Bark is a smaller arc sorta wedge between two larger overarching sagas. I like it, and think there is some really good moments in it, but I think a lot of people view it as one of the lesser arcs.
The next arc absolutely picks up though. As it feeds into what a lot of people consider one of the highest points of the series.
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Comment on The Game Awards nominees 2024: Controversially, DLCs/expansions can now compete for GOTY in ~games
Monte_Kristo LinkNominating a (good) expansion for GotY is a choice for sure. They've already got awards for "community support" and "ongoing", which really should be covering DLC already, but whatever. The most...Nominating a (good) expansion for GotY is a choice for sure. They've already got awards for "community support" and "ongoing", which really should be covering DLC already, but whatever.
The most offensive nominations to me are Multiversus for fighting game of the year, and Arcane for best adaptation.
Multiversus already won fighting game of the year two years ago for its early access release. It getting nominated for its full release, which has greatly underperformed, is an absolute joke. There were other games that easily could have been nominated instead.
Arcane is ridiculous in the opposite direction. Instead of being something old, it's something that's not even (fully) out yet. It's very good so far, and will be completely out by the time of the awards, but it's literally two weeks old. Zero reason an incomplete season 2 should be here instead of a full season getting the nomination next year.
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Comment on How self-driving cars will destroy cities in ~transport
Monte_Kristo Link ParentThat's nonsense, tons of people asked for them. A lot of people who were invested in the idea no longer want them for a myriad of reasons, but the concept is super agreeable. Much like flying...That's nonsense, tons of people asked for them. A lot of people who were invested in the idea no longer want them for a myriad of reasons, but the concept is super agreeable. Much like flying cars, it's a science fiction concept of an easier, more convenient society. Some real Jetsons stuff.
Walkable neighborhoods, and sophisticated mass transit systems are the results of a realistic approach to a sustainable future, but those ideas where not the cultural default to what people imagine the future to look like.
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Comment on Breaking down my dislike of strategy games | Semi-Ramblomatic in ~games
Monte_Kristo Link ParentFog of war on a desert map, in the most wyvern heavy game.Fog of war on a desert map, in the most wyvern heavy game.
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Comment on Breaking down my dislike of strategy games | Semi-Ramblomatic in ~games
Monte_Kristo Link ParentThe market's options for XCOM like games being XCOM and the Mario Rabbids games (which I love) is both fucked up, but also really funny.The market's options for XCOM like games being XCOM and the Mario Rabbids games (which I love) is both fucked up, but also really funny.
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Comment on Breaking down my dislike of strategy games | Semi-Ramblomatic in ~games
Monte_Kristo Link ParentWell, Binding Blade found other ways to keep it annoying.Well, Binding Blade found other ways to keep it annoying.
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Comment on Breaking down my dislike of strategy games | Semi-Ramblomatic in ~games
Monte_Kristo LinkHim musing that he may dislike Fire Emblem because it doesn't have fog of war on every map is a very funny idea to me. It's for free the most complained about part of the games that have it, and I...Him musing that he may dislike Fire Emblem because it doesn't have fog of war on every map is a very funny idea to me. It's for free the most complained about part of the games that have it, and I can't think of easier way to alienate the entire fanbase than making a game that did have it on every map.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Monte_Kristo Link ParentLooks like Greninja, plays like Sheik.Looks like Greninja, plays like Sheik.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Monte_Kristo LinkI played Rivals of Aether 2. It's a platform fighter (a smash bros clone), with its own unique cast of characters instead of using existing IP. I'm really enjoying it. Basically all non smash...I played Rivals of Aether 2. It's a platform fighter (a smash bros clone), with its own unique cast of characters instead of using existing IP. I'm really enjoying it. Basically all non smash platform fighters are either really ugly, or feel bad as platformers. Rivals both looks slick, and feels slick. It's got a good soundtrack too. The only drawback is that most of the player base feels pretty hardcore. If you've got equally casual friends to play it with it's great, but I can see someone fresh having a rough time online.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Monte_Kristo LinkSo this past week I found out about Bug Ego. It is written by ONE of One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 fame. It's like a weird mystery/horror series about two high schooler students finding a...So this past week I found out about Bug Ego. It is written by ONE of One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 fame. It's like a weird mystery/horror series about two high schooler students finding a notebook that tells them about small "bugs" in reality. The weird thing is that it seems like the first chapter came out like a year ago, and I've seen zero discussion about it online. His other currently running series Versus isn't nearly as popular as his other works, but still definitely has a following. It's weird to see that he just had another one out there. Maybe because it feels very different from all of his other stuff.
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Comment on I bought a bike. What next? in ~hobbies
Monte_Kristo Link ParentOP said they already bought a bell.OP said they already bought a bell.
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Comment on I bought a bike. What next? in ~hobbies
Monte_Kristo (edited )LinkLevel 1 stuff -helmet (preferably a mips one) -bottle cage Level 2 -mirror -small handle bar or seat bags to carry a repair kit -lights -depending on the weather in your area you should also...Level 1 stuff
-helmet (preferably a mips one)
-bottle cageLevel 2
-mirror
-small handle bar or seat bags to carry a repair kit
-lights
-depending on the weather in your area you should also consider fenders to not get covered in mid.That's everything you should ever need for very casual riding for short distances. Anything beyond that is for if you have specific use cases.
If you are trying to use the bike as a tool, or as a sort of car alternative you should consider additional storage on the bike. Handle bar baskets, rear tire racks, and panniers bags.
If you are trying to use the bike as a new form of fitness, you may want to get some cycling clothes. At the very least some shorts. Your butt will hurt less over time no matter what, but the combination of proper shorts, a comfy seat, and a maybe a suspension seat post will keep you in the saddle a lot longer. There's no nobility in suffering here. If fitness is the goal I'd also recommend getting properly fitted at a bike shop, as proper seat and handlebar height are actually really important for bike ergonomics. I'd also recommend getting Strava or some other ride tracking app.
The last thing I would recommend is a safety feature, but it is a lot more expensive than everything else, so I don't know how badly you'd want it. It's the Garmin Varia which is a taillight that has a built in radar that will notify you (either by phone or by on bike computer) if cars are approaching from behind. It's like an insane game changer for your peace of mind and overall safety.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Monte_Kristo Link ParentI actually really enjoyed AC6's story. It's very simple, but I would not call it bad. Plus the voice acting is pretty fantastic.I actually really enjoyed AC6's story. It's very simple, but I would not call it bad. Plus the voice acting is pretty fantastic.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Monte_Kristo Link ParentFeel like that it the reverse order. Devilman Crybaby seems less accessible up front than The Tatami Galaxy. It also has way more baggage, and thus requires more insight on the industry, because...Feel like that it the reverse order. Devilman Crybaby seems less accessible up front than The Tatami Galaxy. It also has way more baggage, and thus requires more insight on the industry, because it's a remake of something that is both very old and very influential.
I read a romcom series called Shiroyama and Mita-san, where a couple of eccentric and weird high schooler students build up to moving to Tokyo from their small town in the boonies. It's an odd series. I finished it with a generally positive opinion of it, but I think that it is a romcom that is not traditionally romantic, or even that funny. The titular couple have a weird relationship, in that they become a joined-at-the
-hip unit willing to essentially elope with each other within the the first 20 chapters, but the only public display of affection they have with each other is to sensually hold hands in the final chapter of the series.
I think the one thing that holds the series together is that the characters have some very solid coming of age moments. They have very real and relatable struggles centered around finding your place in the world, and while the couple are never physically intimate, they are emotionally supportive of each other in genuine heartwarming ways.