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  1. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Few games for me recently Sunset Overdrive - One that came up via digging through my steam library, I guess the way to try and explain this is if Ratchet & Clank were edgier and set in a post...

    Few games for me recently
    Sunset Overdrive - One that came up via digging through my steam library, I guess the way to try and explain this is if Ratchet & Clank were edgier and set in a post disaster open world?

    Overall pretty fun, but only played through the main story without really engaging in side content.

    Rollick N' Roll - Not a narrative game, but a marble run inspired puzzle game. You need to get little themed vehicles to complete each course, with difficulty being based on increasing the number of vehicles that need to complete each course.

    Assassin's Creed: Shadows - Bit of a mixed bag for me. Story overall felt a bit disjointed, I think the individual focused parts of the story for both Yasuke and Naoue were better than the you could be either if them sections.

    Gameplay wise, I found I preferred playing as Naoue, purely because I preferred the stealth style movement as it felt closer to what I'm used to across the franchise.

    story musings

    For late game story, Yasuke's felt better executed of the two as with essentially the only core game mention of templars.
    Naoue's story of mother might still be alive and full confirmation of the assassins just didn't quite land the same way.

    Should be noted I've only finished the base game and not started any of the post launch content yet.

  2. Comment on What lesser-known sci-fi reads do you recommend? in ~books

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    A series that I really enjoyed, but don't see brought up often is The Long Earth Series by Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter. Now given the author I feel like it's probably well known on this site...

    A series that I really enjoyed, but don't see brought up often is The Long Earth Series by Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter.

    Now given the author I feel like it's probably well known on this site though.
    But for those that don't, the core premise is fairly simple, a device that enabled a completely different type of travel with a single step.

    Click to expand spoiler. Travel between seemingly infinite alternate earths (and more) becomes possible, the series then explores how that would shape future development on humanity. Such as what if there was a way to explore space without the need to worry about escaping Earth's gravity?
    5 votes

  3. Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official

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    It's been a few years since I joined now, and whilst I would probably classify myself mainly as a lurker (though having quickly looked at my post history, there's more than I realised), I really...

    It's been a few years since I joined now, and whilst I would probably classify myself mainly as a lurker (though having quickly looked at my post history, there's more than I realised), I really do enjoy the overall community and pace of things that are present here.

    I guess what I'm trying to say, is that despite the site/project being in maintenance mode, I do hope that it will be around for a long time to come yet.

    Whilst I haven't mentioned any specific names, anyone that reads this thank you for making the site enjoyable.

    14 votes

  4. Comment on ‘The Odyssey’ surpasses $1 billion, Christopher Nolan’s first movie since ‘Dark Knight Rises’ to reach coveted box office milestone in ~movies

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    Ferngully in space is one I've heard over the years.

    Ferngully in space is one I've heard over the years.

    5 votes

  5. Comment on UEFA agrees to boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed in ~sports.football

  6. Comment on UEFA agrees to boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed in ~sports.football

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    AFC have released their statement rejecting FIFA proposals now https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/afc_news.html/news/afc-stands-in-solidarity-with-uefa-and-concacaf-to-protect-the-fifa-world-cup If...

    AFC have released their statement rejecting FIFA proposals now
    https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/afc_news.html/news/afc-stands-in-solidarity-with-uefa-and-concacaf-to-protect-the-fifa-world-cup

    If all members of each stick to this, that's 146/211 FIFA members against it now.

    4 votes

  7. Comment on UEFA agrees to boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed in ~sports.football

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    Based on the tone of the messages that UEFA had released in response to it in general, I'm not surprised that they've taken this hard line. Initial Reaction Statement prior to meeting today

    Based on the tone of the messages that UEFA had released in response to it in general, I'm not surprised that they've taken this hard line.

    Initial Reaction
    Statement prior to meeting today

    4 votes

  8. Comment on Neuromancer | Teaser trailer in ~movies

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    So this is a bit weird, but I recognise one of the set locations that's featured in the trailer. Happens to be the now drained pool in a well known leisure centre. There was a reasonable about of...

    So this is a bit weird, but I recognise one of the set locations that's featured in the trailer. Happens to be the now drained pool in a well known leisure centre. There was a reasonable about of fuss about Apple filming something there at the time.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    To add to the vote, supposedly at least one of them only voted that way as they thought 100% voting to remain British would be suspicious.

    To add to the vote, supposedly at least one of them only voted that way as they thought 100% voting to remain British would be suspicious.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    Potentially, but depends on the length of the ban, most likely it'll only affect qualifiers for CONMEBOL.

    Potentially, but depends on the length of the ban, most likely it'll only affect qualifiers for CONMEBOL.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    Parades physically attacking multiple Spanish players. Wouldn't be surprised if he gets a multiple game ban off the back of it.

    Parades physically attacking multiple Spanish players. Wouldn't be surprised if he gets a multiple game ban off the back of it.

    6 votes

  12. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    I believe that's part of the basis for Argentina's claim, in that Spain ceded it to them.

    I believe that's part of the basis for Argentina's claim, in that Spain ceded it to them.

  13. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    Without a doubt the right team won! Disgraceful display by Argentina post game as well.

    Without a doubt the right team won!

    Disgraceful display by Argentina post game as well.

    4 votes

  14. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    Thanks! It being a regional thing caught me out.

    Thanks! It being a regional thing caught me out.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    TD isn't a term I've heard in relation to football before, but based on context I'm guessing it's a different one for the Manager/Head Coach? Any chance you could confirm what it stands for and...

    TD isn't a term I've heard in relation to football before, but based on context I'm guessing it's a different one for the Manager/Head Coach?

    Any chance you could confirm what it stands for and the sport most commonly using the phrase? (I'm guessing might be American football?)

    2 votes

  16. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    Big difference between the games, England were up by two to start and we're down a man. Even then Mexico came close a few times to forcing extra time. Whilst it's easy to say they should've...

    Big difference between the games, England were up by two to start and we're down a man. Even then Mexico came close a few times to forcing extra time.

    Whilst it's easy to say they should've pressed for a second, Argentina really upped their tempo in general after going 1 down. It makes sense initially that England dropped back a bit like JCPhoenix says to try and ride that out they instead ended up dropping deeper allowing Argentina to control the game.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    Semi final form for the two teams went in Spain's favor two years ago, so they'll be hoping to repeat that. France will obviously be wanting to correct that and reach their third consecutive final.

    Semi final form for the two teams went in Spain's favor two years ago, so they'll be hoping to repeat that. France will obviously be wanting to correct that and reach their third consecutive final.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    Weirdly though the song was originally released for Euro 96 since we were hosting. I think they updated it for France 98 to be a bit more World Cup. As much as it gets over done, I don't think...

    Weirdly though the song was originally released for Euro 96 since we were hosting.

    I think they updated it for France 98 to be a bit more World Cup.

    As much as it gets over done, I don't think even winning either the world cup or euros will stop chants of "it's coming home" each time they roll around.

    Personally for England football songs I'm more partial to Vindaloo...

    3 votes

  19. Comment on 2026 FIFA World Cup - Finals discussion and news megathread (quarters/semis/finals) in ~sports.football

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    Currently in CEST compared to BST so this game has gone from late but comfortable to pushing it a bit. Though that's mainly with rumours that it may be delayed due to weather like England's...

    Currently in CEST compared to BST so this game has gone from late but comfortable to pushing it a bit. Though that's mainly with rumours that it may be delayed due to weather like England's previous game with Mexico.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on Mooneva Cycle: The private period tracker that never sees your data in ~health

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    Good to see there's more options in this space for those that need it! Given how such information could unfortunately be used against users of non privacy focused one when data is inevitably sold on.

    Good to see there's more options in this space for those that need it!

    Given how such information could unfortunately be used against users of non privacy focused one when data is inevitably sold on.

    4 votes