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  1. Comment on What are you playing this week? in ~games

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    How did it go? I used to love online gaming, but haven't played anything since the glory days of Halo 3. I would love to play an online shooter but I also feel intimated and rusty.

    How did it go? I used to love online gaming, but haven't played anything since the glory days of Halo 3. I would love to play an online shooter but I also feel intimated and rusty.

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  2. Comment on 'Arrested Development' finishes with a whimper, not a bang in ~tv

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    It used to be considered in talks about the greatest TV shows of all time. I can't see anyone arguing for Arrested nowadays unfortunately. I will still keep tabs on Mitchell Hurwitz though. I...

    It used to be considered in talks about the greatest TV shows of all time. I can't see anyone arguing for Arrested nowadays unfortunately.

    I will still keep tabs on Mitchell Hurwitz though. I think Lady Dynamite is fantastic.

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  3. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech

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    Does anyone know what this would mean for streaming subreddits? Would streaming fall under the same law as downloaded content?

    Does anyone know what this would mean for streaming subreddits? Would streaming fall under the same law as downloaded content?

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  4. Comment on Recommended two-player board games under sixty minutes in ~games.tabletop

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    I haven't played in a while, but I don't remember any balance issues. As for the blind guess aspect, I prefer looking at it as a bluffing game. You need to figure out what your opponent wants to...

    I haven't played in a while, but I don't remember any balance issues.

    As for the blind guess aspect, I prefer looking at it as a bluffing game. You need to figure out what your opponent wants to do with the cards you think they have in hand. The game definitely has a decent amount of strategy in it, especially if you always play with the same person.

    The concept of Detective is completely new, so I can't speak for it's longevity. Since the base game is only playable 5 times, it wasn't an issue for me! Plus, the first expansion is coming out later this year: L.A. Crimes! As long as they keep coming up with expansion, I wouldn't worry about the database and the app.

  5. Comment on Fifty literary cameos in '90s movies in ~books

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    I wish the article provided more explanation as to why these books were chosen by the directors. While it can be obvious at times, it's often not. Interesting nonetheless!

    I wish the article provided more explanation as to why these books were chosen by the directors. While it can be obvious at times, it's often not.

    Interesting nonetheless!

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  6. Comment on Recommended two-player board games under sixty minutes in ~games.tabletop

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    Other than the amazing suggestions listed here, I would recommend Raptor. It's a 2 player only game where you play either a team of scientists trying to recapture Raptors that have escaped your...

    Other than the amazing suggestions listed here, I would recommend Raptor.

    It's a 2 player only game where you play either a team of scientists trying to recapture Raptors that have escaped your park or you play the Raptors themselves, trying to escape.

    There is an awesome (and unique in my experience) mechanic where both players lay down a numbered card (1-9). At the same time, both players reveal their cards and the person with the highest card gets to play an number of action equalled to the difference between the two cards (i.e: if I played a 9 and my opponent a 5, I get 4 actions). The other player gets to play the action listed at the bottom of the card.

    Super fun, quick and with great components.

    Also, my wife and I had a blast playing through Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game a few months ago. I highly recommend it if you enjoy solving crimes. The game includes an online database, 5 unique, linked cases (that will sometime require you to dig through Wikipedia and Google Maps to solve the mysteries!).

    1 vote

  7. Comment on I've taken the leap from reddit in ~talk

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    I really share your feelings. I found myself sadly unsubscribing from subreddits I used to love and share with my friends. Hopefully this platform can stay in the sweet spot of having lots of...

    I really share your feelings. I found myself sadly unsubscribing from subreddits I used to love and share with my friends. Hopefully this platform can stay in the sweet spot of having lots of users and conversations without sacrificing quality of discussion.

    2 votes

  8. I just discovered Steam

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    I know I'm late to the party, but do you have any recommendations, hidden gems? What's your favorite lately? I've played most of the big games on console, so I would be looking for something that...

    I know I'm late to the party, but do you have any recommendations, hidden gems? What's your favorite lately?

    I've played most of the big games on console, so I would be looking for something that isn't on PS/Xbox.

    Thanks!

    Edit: I usually like puzzly games such as Limbo, Inside, Little Nightmares or story-driven epics like RDR2, God of War.

    36 votes