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Comment on Sony is shutting down the PlayStation studio Bluepoint (gifted link) in ~games
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Comment on Sony is shutting down the PlayStation studio Bluepoint (gifted link) in ~games
Shevanel LinkThat’s a shame. Selfishly, this makes me lose any hope for an official Bloodborne remake/remaster/port. The PC emulation is shockingly good, but I was definitely ready to throw my money at a legit...That’s a shame. Selfishly, this makes me lose any hope for an official Bloodborne remake/remaster/port. The PC emulation is shockingly good, but I was definitely ready to throw my money at a legit version of it.
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Comment on I don't "get" soulslikes, but I'm interested in Bloodborne in ~games
Shevanel Link Parent100% agreed, one of my favorite ways to play DS1 especially!100% agreed, one of my favorite ways to play DS1 especially!
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Comment on I don't "get" soulslikes, but I'm interested in Bloodborne in ~games
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Comment on I don't "get" soulslikes, but I'm interested in Bloodborne in ~games
Shevanel Link ParentNo argument, it’s totally subjective and OP’s experience might not align with mine. I’ve found that, if you’re able to get your head around the mechanics, the dex dance almost always feels better...No argument, it’s totally subjective and OP’s experience might not align with mine.
I’ve found that, if you’re able to get your head around the mechanics, the dex dance almost always feels better IMO. But there are a lot of enemies that are also just trivialized when you pancake them with a hammer. There are trade-offs, no doubt. Having a slow weapon means that the occasional super-jumpy and flighty enemy becomes a major nuisance. But in the case of Bloodborne at least, thats solved by a weapon like the Kirkhammer having a second form that’s basically a quick-slashing long sword.
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Comment on I don't "get" soulslikes, but I'm interested in Bloodborne in ~games
Shevanel LinkDisclaimer: heavily biased, these are my favorite games of all time. +1 to @Carrow and wanted to bring up a separate point. The class and build you choose, especially early game, can make or break...Disclaimer: heavily biased, these are my favorite games of all time.
+1 to @Carrow and wanted to bring up a separate point. The class and build you choose, especially early game, can make or break your enjoyment of these titles. Bloodborne is probably the least affected by this, but reading that you finally attempted ER and went with a magic first build helps paint a good picture for why it was such a struggle. Magic is notoriously weird in FS games - it is almost always the very best option by the end of the game, and as such, it’s almost always the least beginner-friendly. ER is the most beginner friendly by far if you choose to go full strength build and/or start to lean Strength/INT by endgame. But I fully acknowledge that needing to be aware of a studio’s tendencies to bias beginners towards a certain class is, in and of itself, a beginner-unfriendly design choice :)
With that in mind, I’ll add that parrying in Bloodborne, and the rally mechanic (heal some HP if you do damage to an enemy shortly after taking damage yourself) encourage a super aggressive playstyle and it’s actually quite forgiving if you lean into it. Per my first point, I’m sorry to say, but I would probably steer you away from the chikage and other Skill-based (the attribute “Skill,” not IRL talent) weapons. In my experience, FS games are almost universally easier to ease into with heavy strength based weapons. Kirkhammer is an early game weapon that trivializes encounters with smaller enemies. Hunter’s axe + blunderbussis is going to be a lot easier of a starting combo than anything else (but I think you did that if I read your post correctly).
Exploration, using every tool at your disposal, taking a break when you’re bashing your head against a wall… all very viable options in FS games. Good luck!
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Comment on Møl – Garland (2025) in ~music
Shevanel LinkI discovered Møl after spinning the new Deafheaven album a bunch last year. Really digging this new wave of post/black/blackgaze, whatever folks want to call it. This is a great reminder that...I discovered Møl after spinning the new Deafheaven album a bunch last year. Really digging this new wave of post/black/blackgaze, whatever folks want to call it. This is a great reminder that their new album drops in two days. Thanks for the share!
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Comment on How I stopped cooking breakfast every day - baked oats in ~food
Shevanel Link ParentI have Nori Komi Furikake which I believe I picked up from our local H Mart. But honestly, half the time I don’t use it, so I’m kind of a poser anyway ;) Lao Gan Ma is my go-to condiment for most...I have Nori Komi Furikake which I believe I picked up from our local H Mart. But honestly, half the time I don’t use it, so I’m kind of a poser anyway ;)
Lao Gan Ma is my go-to condiment for most anything savory, so that tends to be my first choice for it anymore, especially when I run out of Furikake because I’ve been using it for other heathen purposes like as a popcorn topper.
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Comment on How I stopped cooking breakfast every day - baked oats in ~food
Shevanel Link ParentIf I have a little time, I’ll throw together a scramble of eggs and whatever chopped veggies we have leftover from dinner prep within the last couple of days. If I have <10 minutes I’ll do a poor...If I have a little time, I’ll throw together a scramble of eggs and whatever chopped veggies we have leftover from dinner prep within the last couple of days.
If I have <10 minutes I’ll do a poor man’s Tamago Kake Gohan (aka microwave leftover rice until piping hot and then crack an egg into it and stir vigorously). Usually topped with some combination of tamari, sesame oil, and Lao Gan Ma.
If I have <5 minutes, a big scoop of cottage cheese and a spoonful of Lao Gan Ma (again) stirred in. The protein and fat content keeps me decently full and it’s usually not a problem to get through lunch!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Shevanel Link ParentMaybe I’m just out of touch, but wow this gave me whiplash. “Book review” is not what comes to mind when I think of Anthony lol. But I’m watching the video now and it seems legit!Anthony Jeselnik's 2025 recommendations
Maybe I’m just out of touch, but wow this gave me whiplash. “Book review” is not what comes to mind when I think of Anthony lol. But I’m watching the video now and it seems legit!
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Comment on Looking for Backroom games with something to do in them other than walking in ~games
Shevanel Link Parent@phoenixrises mentioned Antichamber and I think that’s a solid suggestion that’s more in line with what you’re getting at!@phoenixrises mentioned Antichamber and I think that’s a solid suggestion that’s more in line with what you’re getting at!
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Comment on Looking for Backroom games with something to do in them other than walking in ~games
Shevanel LinkFirst, +1 for the CONTROL suggestion, that’s a fantastic game. Second, you have to be into horror games, but The Classrooms is quite literally just a horror game that takes place in the backrooms,...First, +1 for the CONTROL suggestion, that’s a fantastic game.
Second, you have to be into horror games, but The Classrooms is quite literally just a horror game that takes place in the backrooms, or more broadly, some kind of liminal space. It’s still early access, but there are several different backrooms-adjacent levels (classrooms, library, pool rooms, several more) that all have several types of creatures in them that you must evade while looking for the exit. All of the creatures have some sort of gimmick that you need to figure out in order to avoid or otherwise escape them, I.e. some are blind but have excellent directional hearing, some can’t move as long as you maintain line of sight, and so on.
I’ve never played it, but it gained notoriety on a couple of streamers’ channels, and it seems like a decently well fleshed out attempt at putting real gameplay into a backrooms-like environment.
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Comment on Half way through the 2020's. What's your favorite games so far? in ~games
Shevanel Link Parent+1 for Returnal, I went in expecting a fun and lightweight (if well-crafted) roguelite and walked away with existential dread. And totally agree on the story informing the mechanics as well -...+1 for Returnal, I went in expecting a fun and lightweight (if well-crafted) roguelite and walked away with existential dread. And totally agree on the story informing the mechanics as well - really excellent interplay.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Shevanel Link ParentThere are certain days when nothing quite hits like that era of melodeath. Makes me want to dig up some At the Gates and get lost for a while.There are certain days when nothing quite hits like that era of melodeath. Makes me want to dig up some At the Gates and get lost for a while.
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Comment on I need to tell you why coffee makes you poop in ~food
Shevanel LinkLove James Hoffmann, what a gem. His YouTube channel is practically the sole reason why I’ve become a Weird Coffee Person™️. This is a fun intro video all the same, but if you have any desire to...Love James Hoffmann, what a gem. His YouTube channel is practically the sole reason why I’ve become a Weird Coffee Person™️. This is a fun intro video all the same, but if you have any desire to learn anything about coffee, or even everything about coffee, James is your guy.
For me, he changed drinking coffee from “I guess I’ll suck this down so I feel more awake” into “the experience of preparing and brewing a morning cup each day is tantamount to sacred ritual in my eyes.”
Please be forewarned - there is a high chance you’ll start collecting (and using!) a plethora of coffee brewing paraphernalia if you fall into the Hoffmann rabbit hole.
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Comment on 2025 Spotify Wrapped is now out in ~music
Shevanel Link Parent*looks at username* *looks at posting history* …it’s gotta be Cannibal Corpse.*looks at username*
*looks at posting history*
…it’s gotta be Cannibal Corpse.
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Comment on Skarven | Teaser trailer in ~games
Shevanel LinkI’m tentatively interested as a huge fan of boomer shooters! At least, that’s what I’m hoping this ends up being. Arguably more importantly, I’d also like to point out for those who might be...I’m tentatively interested as a huge fan of boomer shooters! At least, that’s what I’m hoping this ends up being.
Arguably more importantly, I’d also like to point out for those who might be familiar with it that the art director of this game is the creator of the old animation short The Backwater Gospel (link goes to his newer 4k reload). The art style looked so familiar and I was pleasantly surprised when I came to the realization upon checking out the uploader’s channel!
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Comment on 2025 Spotify Wrapped is now out in ~music
Shevanel Link ParentI’m convinced that it’s bugged. My wife and her sister’s listening ages were both in the 70s and neither of them recall listening to a single song on Spotify more than 10-15 years old.I’m convinced that it’s bugged. My wife and her sister’s listening ages were both in the 70s and neither of them recall listening to a single song on Spotify more than 10-15 years old.
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Comment on 2025 Spotify Wrapped is now out in ~music
Shevanel Link ParentThey lean more death than black, but given your proclivities, I’d suggest Kardashev if they aren’t already on your radar. You can still very much feel the shoegaze influence (they tongue-in-cheek...They lean more death than black, but given your proclivities, I’d suggest Kardashev if they aren’t already on your radar. You can still very much feel the shoegaze influence (they tongue-in-cheek call themselves deathgaze). I’ll definitely be checking out the others of yours that I’m not hip to, given what I’m familiar with on your list already!
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Comment on 2025 Spotify Wrapped is now out in ~music
Shevanel Link ParentI don’t have anything of substance to add, but wanted to mention that Deafheaven / Lonely People With Power were my number 3 spots as well. What a trip! Didn’t even know this band existed a few...I don’t have anything of substance to add, but wanted to mention that Deafheaven / Lonely People With Power were my number 3 spots as well. What a trip! Didn’t even know this band existed a few months ago and they’ve quickly become a constant presence in my rotation.
I’m reading between the lines, and yes, I do want to plan an Ocean’s 11-style heist with you to steal the Bloodborne remaster beta.