Mugiwara's recent activity
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Comment on The Foundations of Magic's next era in ~games.tabletop
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Comment on Disney announces Moana 2 set to release November 2024 in ~movies
Mugiwara LinkI'm Pacific islander and I'm fucking stoked a new Moana movie is coming out. I'm Micronesian, not Polynesian, but idgaf, I'll take whatever representation I can get. Hoping this one is about...I'm Pacific islander and I'm fucking stoked a new Moana movie is coming out. I'm Micronesian, not Polynesian, but idgaf, I'll take whatever representation I can get.
Hoping this one is about voyaging to other islands and meeting other island cultures (I'm not biased I swear)
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Comment on Palm Springs capped Airbnb rentals. Now some home prices are in free-fall. in ~society
Mugiwara Link ParentMy landlord told me to my face, excitedly, that he used the income from his (what was three) rental properties to buy a new house to rent out. I wanted to cry.My landlord told me to my face, excitedly, that he used the income from his (what was three) rental properties to buy a new house to rent out.
I wanted to cry.
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Comment on Palm Springs capped Airbnb rentals. Now some home prices are in free-fall. in ~society
Mugiwara Link ParentHere in San Diego, it's frustrating to see new apartment buildings constantly going up in working class neighborhoods, and no one originally from the neighborhood being able to afford to rent...Here in San Diego, it's frustrating to see new apartment buildings constantly going up in working class neighborhoods, and no one originally from the neighborhood being able to afford to rent them.
And the same thing in middle class neighborhoods. Is there a work that describes "gentrification" from middle class to upper class? Because I feel like that's most of San Diego rn
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Comment on Palm Springs capped Airbnb rentals. Now some home prices are in free-fall. in ~society
Mugiwara Link ParentI'm feeling it living in San Diego. The house I'm currently long term renting used to be an AirBnB, but my landlord got tired of having to keep cleaning it and dealing with shitty guests. And...I'm feeling it living in San Diego. The house I'm currently long term renting used to be an AirBnB, but my landlord got tired of having to keep cleaning it and dealing with shitty guests. And luckily for me he put it out lower than market rate, but that was a few years ago, and although my rent hasn't changed since we first moved in, in starting to find better deals around nearby neighborhoods.
But when I look to buy, it's literally impossible for me. For a 2 or 3 bedroom house in the city, the cheapest is like $700k. And even with a 20% down payment, with interest rates the way they are it's like $3000 to $4000 a month, which is quite a bit more than we pay for rent. I'm considering trying to buy and then getting roommates to help subsidize for the first few years until I'm able to refinance or make more money lol
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Comment on Tachiyomi development officially ends in ~anime
Mugiwara LinkDamn, that sucks. I just did the latest update that removed extensions too, and feel like an idiot because I didn't read the patch notes before hand. I can probably find an older .apk but still,...Damn, that sucks. I just did the latest update that removed extensions too, and feel like an idiot because I didn't read the patch notes before hand.
I can probably find an older .apk but still, big sad
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Comment on League of Legends season 2024 cinematic in ~games
Mugiwara Link ParentSame here, I haven't played since Season 3, but the moment I saw Tryn I got hyped. Part of me wants to dip my toes again, but I don't want to experience the toxicity again lolSame here, I haven't played since Season 3, but the moment I saw Tryn I got hyped. Part of me wants to dip my toes again, but I don't want to experience the toxicity again lol
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Comment on Some German Jews say their country goes too far defending Israel – and they find themselves attacked for antisemitism in ~society
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Comment on What was your highlight of 2023? in ~talk
Mugiwara Link ParentI was thinking of maybe doing one month of hiking a year, and make it a multi year journey. I won't be able to take more than off of work, and I really like my job 😭 I love the PCT because I've...I was thinking of maybe doing one month of hiking a year, and make it a multi year journey. I won't be able to take more than off of work, and I really like my job 😭
I love the PCT because I've hiked very small portions of it. I live like 15 minutes from the southern terminus lol
The AT looks really cool, especially with it's history, but in a similar way to you, doesn't exactly call to me
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Comment on Some German Jews say their country goes too far defending Israel – and they find themselves attacked for antisemitism in ~society
Mugiwara Link ParentI hate us for that. I was only 9 when it happened, but dude I ate up all that fucking propaganda, I feel so gross about it. Not so much against myself, but at our society for letting shit like...I hate us for that. I was only 9 when it happened, but dude I ate up all that fucking propaganda, I feel so gross about it. Not so much against myself, but at our society for letting shit like that happen to a 9 year old.
Dude, I fucking wrote "death to terrorists" in my 4th grade journal. What the fuck man?
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Comment on Some German Jews say their country goes too far defending Israel – and they find themselves attacked for antisemitism in ~society
Mugiwara LinkI didn't get to read the full article because it's block off, but I think I get the main idea and vibe from the first few paragraphs. Bro, low-key this is pretty fucking wild. I get how it...I didn't get to read the full article because it's block off, but I think I get the main idea and vibe from the first few paragraphs.
Bro, low-key this is pretty fucking wild. I get how it happens, it's just really interesting how a country can whiplash so far from persecuting a cultural group, that they'll go as far to defend said cultural group when they persecute in almost the same way.
I feel like Germany is in a weird position on this. Like the correct answer is to stand up to an apartheid government. But I totally understand why it's difficult for them not to.
In my uneducated opinion, they're failing themselves again, and are once again being complicit to a genocidal leader.
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Comment on What was your highlight of 2023? in ~talk
Mugiwara Link ParentCongrats on the job! I feel the same way, I finally landed a job this year too that has a set work schedule, and it's so fucking amazing. Same days off every week, same hours every day. The only...Congrats on the job! I feel the same way, I finally landed a job this year too that has a set work schedule, and it's so fucking amazing. Same days off every week, same hours every day. The only downside is that I start work at 5:30am haha, but it is nice getting off work at 2pm and being able to beat traffic or the crowds at grocery stores.
And in terms of the cat, good luck! My little assholes kept me awake last night because they kept chasing each other. I had to grab one of them and use them as a pillow to keep them still
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Comment on What was your highlight of 2023? in ~talk
Mugiwara Link ParentCongrats on completing the thruhike! Did you have anyone help with resupply stops? Or did you just go into town to resupply? I want to do the PCT so bad :( I'll make it one day.Congrats on completing the thruhike! Did you have anyone help with resupply stops? Or did you just go into town to resupply?
I want to do the PCT so bad :( I'll make it one day.
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Comment on What was your highlight of 2023? in ~talk
Mugiwara Link ParentHey, but you fuckin made it dude. I'm fucking proud of you!Hey, but you fuckin made it dude. I'm fucking proud of you!
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Comment on What was your highlight of 2023? in ~talk
Mugiwara LinkI finally got into my career field! I work in Wildlife Nutrition at a zoo, and I'm so fucking happy and proud of myself. I'll admit, I just turned 30 not too long ago, and my 20s were tumultuous,...I finally got into my career field! I work in Wildlife Nutrition at a zoo, and I'm so fucking happy and proud of myself.
I'll admit, I just turned 30 not too long ago, and my 20s were tumultuous, and I never finished my degree. I was able to get into a competitive position at a renowned zoo, beating out people with degrees. My volunteer experience at other wildlife organizations and my hard work in other departments at the same zoo paid off. I'm finally full time. I finally have amazing benefits.
And I'm finally going to finish my degree. Now that I'm benefitted, one of my benefits is that my employer has a tuition reimbursement program. They'll pay for me to go to school, with no limit on how much they pay, it just depends on my grades. If I get straight A's they pay for 100% of everything.
I feel like my life is starting a bit slower than others, but it's so nice to have just one, stable hour, job. Set days off. No more dealing with customers or guests. I get to help wildlife keepers with preparing their diets for their animals.
This isn't my end goal though. Once I get my degree I plan on working directly in a conservation program for birds in the Pacific. Last year alone, we as humans let about 20 species of Pacific avian species go extinct. As someone of Pacific Islander descent, Pacific birds have a special place in my heart and I would very much like to help stabilize their populations on the islands.
This isn't really exciting for most people. I just haven't really had the chance to talk to others about my excitement, hence the wall of text. If you made it this far, thank you for coming to my Ted talk.
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Comment on How social media’s biggest user protest rocked Reddit in ~tech
Mugiwara Link ParentI used old reddit with adblockers, and didn't realize how much the site changed until one day I got logged out randomly and legit thought I went to the wrong website. The new site is definitely...I used old reddit with adblockers, and didn't realize how much the site changed until one day I got logged out randomly and legit thought I went to the wrong website. The new site is definitely not my cup of tea.
But yeah, for me it's the mobile app. After RIF went down, I just wanted to see how the official app was, and the same 5 subs were on my front page. It was either that or allow r/all, I was annoyed I wasn't able to see content from all of the subs I followed like when I was able to use RIF. It was then I realized why people hated the official app. It overall sucks. I trusted everyone when they said it sucked, but I finally learned first hand why lol. It feels like it's trying too hard to be like a mainstream social media app
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Comment on The old games that still hold up incredibly well in ~games
Mugiwara Link ParentBro, GX is the fucking shit. I still bust out my cube every now and then to play it. I've been wanting a Switch port with added online play, and I'm glad that Nintendo seems like they're testing...Bro, GX is the fucking shit. I still bust out my cube every now and then to play it. I've been wanting a Switch port with added online play, and I'm glad that Nintendo seems like they're testing the waters with FZero99. I just want a new FZero :( I want to customize my machines :( I want to make sure my g diffuser system is online :(
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Comment on What was your first computer game? (Soundcheck question 2023) in ~games
Mugiwara LinkMy brother had a bunch of games that I would play sometimes, but my first actual game that I got myself was LEGO Rock Raiders. It was like a LEGO RTS, having to mine materials to create buildings...My brother had a bunch of games that I would play sometimes, but my first actual game that I got myself was LEGO Rock Raiders. It was like a LEGO RTS, having to mine materials to create buildings and vehicles, and achieving a goal. It was almost like a LEGO Warcraft or StarCraft. I wonder if I can find a download for it somewhere...
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Comment on If you came into a lot of money, what would be the indulgent thing you would buy? in ~talk
Mugiwara LinkIf I answered this question 5 or more years ago, it would have been Magic the Gathering cards. Like, a playset of every single card ever printed (maybe minus reprints). Maybe extras of certain...If I answered this question 5 or more years ago, it would have been Magic the Gathering cards. Like, a playset of every single card ever printed (maybe minus reprints). Maybe extras of certain cards for decks.
But nowadays, I just proxy everything, because I'm not really a fan of how Hasbr-WoTC has been treating the player base as a financial mine. Cutting things we enjoyed (GPs, Pro Tour) and shoving things we don't like down our throat (Secret Lairs, Arena: Alchemy, endless new product, Modern Horizons). I made a super power cube with all of the essentially most expensive cards ever, but it only cost me like, $40-50 lol
Current me would like to indulge in a project car, like a R32 or an old 2 door Subaru, like the 22b
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Comment on What are your favorite aesthetics? in ~misc
Mugiwara LinkFor me, I'm into Green Academia and Solarpunk, with a bit of Junglecore mixed in. Honestly before looking through this wiki I only really thought of myself liking Solarpunk stuff, and what I...For me, I'm into Green Academia and Solarpunk, with a bit of Junglecore mixed in.
Honestly before looking through this wiki I only really thought of myself liking Solarpunk stuff, and what I called "Hobbitcore", which I felt like was distinct from cottagecore. Not that hobbits were inherently "scientific", but I guess I'm more "Bilbocore" than "Hobbitcore", because I liked how Bilbo had a collection of artifacts and detailed maps. If he was also a horticulturalist or zoologist that would have been spot on the money for me.
I guess also, deep down, there's a little bit of goblincore in me.
Point is, if you haven't caught on, my ideal future society is a Solarpunk society where everyone lives in technologically advanced hobbit holes. That also has a lot of low tech in the house like paper and books, because we like those things, right?
Yeah, when I heard about Foundations I was like "Hell yeah, a 6 year long core set!" Honestly I loved Core Sets, they were just simple magic and I really enjoyed drafting them. It felt like playing old school. Maybe I'm just a MTG Gen X (not a boomer, I only started in 2009).
But then they announced all of these changes, and I'm just like ehhhhhhhhhh
MSRP being back is cool though. And although I'll miss the fall rotation timing, having it be with the new year makes sense.
But Universes Beyond in standard just sucks.
I will now retreat to my Core Set cube.