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Comment on The ethics of buying, playing military, war or games inspired by them? in ~games
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentWord of advice on Octopath 0: its a re-release of a mobile game that has had all of the live service elements stripped out and the content accessible. On one hand this is great, because you don't...Word of advice on Octopath 0: its a re-release of a mobile game that has had all of the live service elements stripped out and the content accessible. On one hand this is great, because you don't have to fight a Gacha system to play and progress, but the game itself is LONG because it has years of live service main and side content to plow through.
What I'm saying is that its likely a slow burn. My wife played it for a bit and got burnt out because it is more grindy than most JRPGs.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentP3R is basically FES with a face lift and some QOL mechanics changes, which means it has more features than P3P (sans Female protag)P3R is basically FES with a face lift and some QOL mechanics changes, which means it has more features than P3P (sans Female protag)
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Comment on Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen releasing February 27th on Nintendo Switch in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentMy thoughts exactly. I don't like to be someone who swoops in to invalidate someone's complaints... but this isn't a remake like Let's Go. This isn't a new content that focuses on Kanto. It's...My thoughts exactly. I don't like to be someone who swoops in to invalidate someone's complaints... but this isn't a remake like Let's Go. This isn't a new content that focuses on Kanto. It's literally just a re-release of an older title that, itself, was a remake of the original games.
That being said, the general public LOVES the original games. Many people in my generation stubbornly refuse to accept anything beyond them. I honestly think they're missing out, but to each their own. I'll happily enjoy Pokemon games as they are consistently at least good and sometimes, believe or not, they're actually great.
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Comment on Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen releasing February 27th on Nintendo Switch in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentYeah, none of them ever did. As far as I am aware, the only Pokemon games to offer a "full" pokedex of that game are the Legends series. (Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong)Yeah, none of them ever did. As far as I am aware, the only Pokemon games to offer a "full" pokedex of that game are the Legends series. (Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong)
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Comment on Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen releasing February 27th on Nintendo Switch in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentI'm so glad I bought mine ages ago. That value is crazyI'm so glad I bought mine ages ago. That value is crazy
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Comment on Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen releasing February 27th on Nintendo Switch in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentThere never was a third version in these remakes. It would have been a much larger dev lift for them to make that knowing that the purists would kick up a stink. Ultimately this answers the...For this kind of re-release, I'd have liked to see a single merged game with all Pokémon
There never was a third version in these remakes. It would have been a much larger dev lift for them to make that knowing that the purists would kick up a stink.
Ultimately this answers the question on if they plan to do RBY or GSC, which the answer seems to be no for now. Its a shame because Pokemon Stadium is kinda pointless without them. I feel like there is a weird technical hurdle they programed themselves into a corner on and don't have much interest in fixing it.
At least they are playing with Gen3 now, which was my favorite gen of Pokemon games. I hope this means there are good things with the Hoenn region coming soon.
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Comment on Norway is a Winter Olympic giant. Why isn't it better at ice hockey? in ~sports.hockey
NonoAdomo LinkWinter Olympics are a in interesting study of what countries focus on both culturally and governmental focus. Norway has its citizens skiing from a crazy young age. This is such a focus that all...Winter Olympics are a in interesting study of what countries focus on both culturally and governmental focus.
Norway has its citizens skiing from a crazy young age. This is such a focus that all their athletic pipeline is focused almost entirely on these efforts. Every cross country event has Norway dominating the podium because majority of their athletic population is focused on it.
In a similar contrast, ive enjoyed watching Canada's version of this being with skating sports. All the athletic kids here grow up wanting to be hockey players and it shows with both the Mens and Womens teams being powerhouses, but the ones who don't make the cut find homes in other similar sports, particularly speed skating where Canada is a perpetual competitor. The only one they aren't heavy hitting on is figure skating and thats because it requires a different growth focus path from a young age.
Then you have the Germans who cornered the market on sliding sports (Luge, Skeleton and Bobsled) in such a way that nobody can really compare without crazy amounts of investment.
I could go on and on but the conclusion is that winter sports are wild.
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Comment on new Date("wtf"); How well do you know JavaScript's Date class? in ~comp
NonoAdomo Link ParentI've learned quite a few languages over the years and JavaScript is by far the most frustrating work of coding I've ever had the displeasure to work with. I actively avoid it whenever possible...I've learned quite a few languages over the years and JavaScript is by far the most frustrating work of coding I've ever had the displeasure to work with. I actively avoid it whenever possible because it's just so nonsensical.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentI did hard classic Fire Emblem exactly once. You have to be a masochist to do that multiple times. I've played all kinds of tactics games on higher difficulty and FE Awakening on hard classic...I did hard classic Fire Emblem exactly once. You have to be a masochist to do that multiple times. I've played all kinds of tactics games on higher difficulty and FE Awakening on hard classic broke me. The opening in particular, having to move specific ways or lose a potentially key character forever was brutal.
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Comment on Non-Logitech replacement for G502 mouse? in ~tech
NonoAdomo Link ParentI went the other way when it comes to gaming mice. I had a Basilisk v3 for years, loved it except that after a while the scroll wheel wore out. I could no longer reliably click the button, which I...I went the other way when it comes to gaming mice. I had a Basilisk v3 for years, loved it except that after a while the scroll wheel wore out. I could no longer reliably click the button, which I use frequently when navigating a web browser. Eventually the scroll itself stopped working as expected and I had to replace it. I got a second one because "Ehh, why not?" and then it developed the same problem again, but faster.
I've had the G502x for a while and it's worked great for me. I've been super happy with it. I haven't had any issues with double clicking crop up yet, which is nice. I think that we all stress our hardware in different ways. I'm apparently rough on the middle mouse scroll wheel/click mechanism. Others must have heavy clicking fingers. Who knows, but it's interesting to see people transition in both directions.
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Comment on US users: how are you watching Olympics coverage? in ~sports
NonoAdomo Link ParentThis is one of the many perks I love about having moved north of the border. I have 100% free coverage of Olympic events. All events, replays last for months afterwards. I rarely watched in the...This is one of the many perks I love about having moved north of the border. I have 100% free coverage of Olympic events. All events, replays last for months afterwards. I rarely watched in the states because it was paywalled behind NBC.
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Comment on Steam Hardware: Launch timing and other FAQs in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentI know PS glyphs, I dont know Xbox glyphs in the same way, so when it says it needs X or Y, I get confused easily. I played elden ring offline on PC because I needed the glyphs.I know PS glyphs, I dont know Xbox glyphs in the same way, so when it says it needs X or Y, I get confused easily. I played elden ring offline on PC because I needed the glyphs.
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Comment on Steam Hardware: Launch timing and other FAQs in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentPlaystation controllers have always been fine if you connect them via USB, its the Bluetooth thats been iffy. ...also the lack of glyphs on some titles is really annoying. So many games I had to...Playstation controllers have always been fine if you connect them via USB, its the Bluetooth thats been iffy. ...also the lack of glyphs on some titles is really annoying. So many games I had to mod for so many years just for glyphs.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
NonoAdomo Link ParentZeta gundam is rough. Like, really rough. It doesn't know what kind of show it really wants to be so it spends it's time being as edgy as possible and in the process it abuses every character in...Zeta gundam is rough. Like, really rough. It doesn't know what kind of show it really wants to be so it spends it's time being as edgy as possible and in the process it abuses every character in borderline nonsensical ways just so the show can say "Look how awful they have it!" My wife and I watched it last year in our quest to get through gundam stuff and it kinda stalled after Zeta because in modern eyes it's quite problematic. Maybe we can get to ZZ gundam soon?
That being said, I highly recommend "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin" as it covers Char and why he is the way he is. He's a magnificent bastard, but also this prequel makes him an incredibly compelling character while also giving Sayla great screentime as well. (BTW, "Advent of the Red Comet" is the same thing, but cut up into 30min episodes to fit on TV which kinda messes with the pacing. Go for the one with 6 episodes and enjoy the show)
Others that are great are Witch from Mercury, a completely standalone title, and GQuuuuX, which I would watch a bit more UC to fully appreciate it, as it's an alternate timeline story to what you're currently watching now that asks what would happen if Char just stole the Gundam and captured White Base in Episode 1 of 0079
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Comment on 2025 NFL Post Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Freetalk in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo LinkOkay, I'll be the one to say it: A sport's Hall of Fame should leave ego out of the voting. Any voting committee that has ego involved in their decision should be scrapped and reformed. Anyone who...Okay, I'll be the one to say it:
A sport's Hall of Fame should leave ego out of the voting. Any voting committee that has ego involved in their decision should be scrapped and reformed.
Anyone who says a person like Bill Belichick shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame first ballot should have their voting privileges removed. It ruins the integrity of the institution and the legitimacy of history they claim to preserve.
/rant
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Comment on New York City congestion pricing’s unexpected winners: suburban drivers in ~transport
NonoAdomo Link ParentIt's "controversial" because people inherently don't like being restricted on things they could freely do before, even if it's in their best interests. I really hope this brings more investigation...It's "controversial" because people inherently don't like being restricted on things they could freely do before, even if it's in their best interests.
I really hope this brings more investigation and study on implementing this in other cities, but that "controversy" point is fuel for populist leaders. Case in point: Toronto is constantly being shit on by the provincial leadership because they are heavily catering to car driving suburbia. Its the perfect city for this program, but instead we are being forced to rip out speed cameras and defending against attacks on bike lanes all to cater to the car. Maybe someday we can develop a more accessible city that isn't gridlocked.
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Comment on Matt Damon says Netflix wants movies to restate the 'plot three or four times in the dialogue' because viewers are on 'their phones while they're watching' in ~movies
NonoAdomo Link ParentWhen I was still subbed to Netflix, disabling this was a godsend. Youtube does the same BS and I had to disable that there too before it started recommending stuff that my mouse accidentally...When I was still subbed to Netflix, disabling this was a godsend. Youtube does the same BS and I had to disable that there too before it started recommending stuff that my mouse accidentally rested on.
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Comment on 2025 NFL Post Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Playoffs, Week 3 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo Link ParentI'm wondering about recent QBs that haven't gotten hat second chance. Who's left that needs that extra help?I'm wondering about recent QBs that haven't gotten hat second chance. Who's left that needs that extra help?
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Comment on 2025 NFL Post Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Playoffs, Week 3 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo Link ParentI'm a big fan of Darnold's growth throughout the years. Obviously the Jets were never going to develop him well. When he got his second chance with the Panthers I saw a player that had thr...I'm a big fan of Darnold's growth throughout the years. Obviously the Jets were never going to develop him well. When he got his second chance with the Panthers I saw a player that had thr potential, but he had to both work out his lingering issues and also not be held down by a shit coach in Rhule.
I think him taking a year as a backup in a competent organization of the 49ers was what he needed because ever since then, hes been straight fire. He got lucky to get a break in Minnesota when JJ went down early, but then after that season I knew it was a mistake to let him go. People tried to shit on him for "choking" but he still looked generally good and his time in Seattle has proven he has been more than up for the challenge.
Between Darnold and Daniel Jones, this makes me wonder about what other QBs that didn't quite work out early and just need a fresh outlook. Thoughts?
Games of war or inspired by them go back as far as humans have existed. Many games of strategy are brought about by the desire to improve one's military prowess against a future opponent. Its a part of existence in the military and frankly? They can be fun to play. Just avoiding them can be fine, but where do you draw the line? That personal choice can be difficult. Call of Duty and Battlefield? Easy miss, but what about board games? Chess is a war game by definition of its history but is seen as a game of high intellect by many.
For me, personally, I think it comes down to how the game approaches the idea of war. War and conflict will never go away, it's an unfortunate side effect of humanity. We can, however, treat the concept with the respect it deserves given the seriousness of the idea.
Let's take Call of Duty as the first example: its literally gameified war. The stories of the more recent titles have been more focused on the machismo essence of war, looking and feeling badass over the gruesome reality. I really dislike these games because of that mentality
Battlefield, at least the old ones, had more of a cog in the machine feeling. You are one of many and wins for your team can be hard fought. But the impact of loss isn't really held to the players attention and its still likes to play with the rule of cool. Rising Storm: Vietnam did this well though, as when players are killed, their sceeen "goes black" as if they just died and thats it. Ive never played it, but watching it on stream was jarring and it did give the impact of "death" when it happened. But at the core you still have a death match shooter game. Still on the "fun" aspect.
Ace Combat is a series that sits on the other side. At first blush, it romanticizes the idea of jet planes dogfighting and blowing each other up. Which is true, it totally does do that, but what it does that many other arcadey war games don't do is have a really strong "war is hell" narrative. Most games have the narrative of the ebbs and flows of war. You hear the impacts of your efforts on the ground, both good and bad. When notable characters are killed, the game often takes a moment to recognize that. It really feels as if it values the human element to war and usually treats it in a healthy manner. It made you think and in the current environment, thats a healthy thing to do. I would not worry about the licensing fee for jet planes in your strangereal fantasy war