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Comment on Taskmaster NZ | Series 2 complete playlist in ~tv
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Comment on An oral history of Batman: The Animated Series (2017) in ~tv
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentThanks for sharing the Tim Curry footage! I'd heard he was considered for the role, but didn't realise that footage existed. As a massive fan of both actors, and of BTAS, it's a scenario that's...Thanks for sharing the Tim Curry footage! I'd heard he was considered for the role, but didn't realise that footage existed.
As a massive fan of both actors, and of BTAS, it's a scenario that's haunted me for years. If I had a single-use time machine, would I use it to influence events so that Tim Curry would get the role, just so I could experience what could have been? Or would I just be content with how amazing Mark Hamill was in the role and, I don't know, prevent global warming or something?
I finally have some kind of closure.
Honestly, I'd still be curious to hear how Curry's performance would have evolved over time. But these snippets aren't nearly as game-changing as I anticipated. I guess now I have to spend more time figuring out how to solve global warming with a single time jump.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of 12 November 2023 in ~games
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentNickelodeon All Star Brawl 2 seems quite heavily discounted for a game that was released just a couple of weeks ago. This isn't necessarily a recommendation - - the user reviews on Steam are...Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2 seems quite heavily discounted for a game that was released just a couple of weeks ago. This isn't necessarily a recommendation - - the user reviews on Steam are fairly positive, but it sounds like support for the first title ended quite abruptly, which had soured some people. I'm curious - - a casual brawl game sounds like a good addition for my library. Anyone here have experience with the series?
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of 12 November 2023 in ~games
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentThat looks fantastic. I've added it to my wishlist for when it eventually does go on sale. They seem to be advertising more new and upcoming games through these events.That looks fantastic. I've added it to my wishlist for when it eventually does go on sale. They seem to be advertising more new and upcoming games through these events.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of 12 November 2023 in ~games
SpecialtyCoffeeDad LinkSteam has a sale on cozy games. Judging by the number of cozy game discussions we've had over the last few months, I think we've got some fans of the genre :p I'm going to give a recommendation...Steam has a sale on cozy games. Judging by the number of cozy game discussions we've had over the last few months, I think we've got some fans of the genre :p
I'm going to give a recommendation for Lil Gator Game. It's a awesome little questy exploration game, in a similar vein to A Short Hike (or a Hike-like if you will). You play as the titular lil gator, who enlists their friend to set up cardboard monsters and quests around an island. It has charming characters, simple but fun gameplay, and you can use a small trampoline as a shield that you can slide and bounce around on. It's wholesome fun for the whole family.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
SpecialtyCoffeeDad LinkVictorian-era vibrator causes a buzz at a Nelson charity shopVictorian-era vibrator causes a buzz at a Nelson charity shop
A unique Victorian-era object donated to a Nelson charity shop has created quite a buzz, with staff curious about its unusual history.
Nelson Environment Centre chief executive Anton Drazevic said the item was dropped off to its reuse shop a few weeks ago, they weren't sure by who, but it arrived around the same time as a donation of vintage medical equipment.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of 15 October 2023 in ~games
SpecialtyCoffeeDad LinkI'm looking for a recommendation Steam has a sale on Warner Bros games, which includes a lot of Lego games. My kids played a little bit of the Skywalker Saga game and really seemed to enjoy it....I'm looking for a recommendation
Steam has a sale on Warner Bros games, which includes a lot of Lego games.
My kids played a little bit of the Skywalker Saga game and really seemed to enjoy it.
Does anyone have any recommendations for Lego games? I've not tried any myself, and there's so many of them. Are they generally pretty similar gameplay wise? Do any stand out as funnier, or have more satisfying mechanics?
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Comment on New Zealand elects its most conservative government in decades in ~news
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentAll I'm saying is she isn't widely hated. That's a strong statement, and not one I think stacks up. And my feeling is still that her performance as preferred prime minister says more about her...All I'm saying is she isn't widely hated. That's a strong statement, and not one I think stacks up.
And my feeling is still that her performance as preferred prime minister says more about her individual popularity than how people rate how her government performed. And again, all I'm trying to say here is that people don't hate her.
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Comment on New Zealand elects its most conservative government in decades in ~news
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentThat's not what I'm seeing. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_2023_New_Zealand_general_election Polling prior to her departure still had her as preferred prime minister, at...That's not what I'm seeing.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_2023_New_Zealand_general_electionPolling prior to her departure still had her as preferred prime minister, at 30 to 40 percent.
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Comment on New Zealand elects its most conservative government in decades in ~news
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentIt's a pretty big blowback after the last election. Labour got enough support to form majority alone (but ended up in a coalition with Green anyway). Meanwhile National received only 25-ish...It's a pretty big blowback after the last election. Labour got enough support to form majority alone (but ended up in a coalition with Green anyway). Meanwhile National received only 25-ish percent.
Last night Labour were the ones dwindling in the 20s, and National and Act were looking like they'd have a comfortable majority.
The unknown right now, with special votes still to be counted, is whether they'll need to bring in the populist NZ First party.
Either way it's a pretty stark reversal on the last election.
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Comment on New Zealand elects its most conservative government in decades in ~news
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentI disagree with that sentiment. I agree that she's probably more popular internationally. And she's not as adored as she was, say, during the early COVID briefing days, and there is a very vocal...I disagree with that sentiment.
I agree that she's probably more popular internationally. And she's not as adored as she was, say, during the early COVID briefing days, and there is a very vocal minority of hateful people. But I'd wager she's still looked at favourably by most New Zealanders.
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Comment on Earth, Wind & Fire - September (1978) in ~music
SpecialtyCoffeeDad LinkIt's now the 22nd where I live, and I completely forgot.It's now the 22nd where I live, and I completely forgot.
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Comment on What comics books are you reading these days? in ~comics
SpecialtyCoffeeDad LinkI've been reading through the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. I've never really dug into superhero comics, aside from more self-contained things like Dark Knight Returns or Watchmen. But I've been...I've been reading through the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl.
I've never really dug into superhero comics, aside from more self-contained things like Dark Knight Returns or Watchmen. But I've been playing Marvel Snap lately, and it made me a bit more curious about Marvel Comics. I saw this was written by Ryan North, and I used to be big into Dinosaur Comics, so figured I'd give it a shot.
It was fun enough to start with, but really hit a stride a few volumes in, and I'm honestly really impressed with it. It's funny, and makes interesting use of Marvel characters.
I'm currently on the second-to-last volume, and haven't figured out where to go from here. If anyone has any suggestions for fun, somewhat subversive comic runs, I'm keen for some suggestions. Bonus points if they're kid friendly.
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Comment on Has anyone here cleaned their coffee grinder? What did you use and how did it go? in ~food
SpecialtyCoffeeDad LinkSlightly off topic, but while you're cleaning your Encore, its worth inspecting the burr holder. It's the plastic part the upper burr is encased in. This part had 3 fins around the outside which...Slightly off topic, but while you're cleaning your Encore, its worth inspecting the burr holder. It's the plastic part the upper burr is encased in.
This part had 3 fins around the outside which can break easily. If one is broken, your burr won't sit as stable, and will lead to inconsistent grinds.
You can replace the part very cheaply and easily. Here's a video which shows how to tell if it's broken, and how to replace it.
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Comment on Marvel Snap players - How's your season going? in ~games
SpecialtyCoffeeDad LinkI hit Infinity for the first time today. Feeling pretty chuffed. Ended up mainly playing a destroy deck, which just seemed to gel for me. Part of me wonders if the matchmaking algorithm was trying...I hit Infinity for the first time today. Feeling pretty chuffed.
Ended up mainly playing a destroy deck, which just seemed to gel for me. Part of me wonders if the matchmaking algorithm was trying to validate my decision to purchase Knull earlier in the month.
I got to rank 90 yesterday, and was prepared to leave it at that. But then Bar Sinister popped up as the featured location. That location is perfect for zany Carnage, Venom and Arnim Zola plays. I made it the rest of the way riding an almost straight win streak.
How's everyone else wrapping up this season?
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Comment on Christian Selig: I want to debunk Reddit's claims, and talk about their unwillingness to work with developers, moderators, and the larger community, as well as say thank you for all the support in ~tech
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentI could be missing something, but Reddit itself would presumably be more costly to run than an app that serves up Reddit content, right? I feel like it's reasonable to an extent that they would...I could be missing something, but Reddit itself would presumably be more costly to run than an app that serves up Reddit content, right?
I feel like it's reasonable to an extent that they would want to get a bigger share of the pie, assuming they're footing more of the cost. Correct me I'm wrong though.
Either way, they've blown their chance at any good will by being total dicks in how they've approached it.
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Comment on Good, quality YouTube channels? in ~tech
SpecialtyCoffeeDad LinkJames Hoffman Great coffee-related content, including reviews, general advice, and oddball experiments. If you're even just a bit interested in coffee, his videos are great for understanding all...Great coffee-related content, including reviews, general advice, and oddball experiments. If you're even just a bit interested in coffee, his videos are great for understanding all sorts of different aspects of the hobby.
Some assorted videos I'd recommend:
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Comment on General product recommendations in ~life
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentJames Hoffman's latest video , where he reviews the new clear Aeropress, talks about this. I had no idea, but it is interesting. These changes wouldn't stop me from recommending an Aeropress, but...James Hoffman's latest video , where he reviews the new clear Aeropress, talks about this. I had no idea, but it is interesting.
These changes wouldn't stop me from recommending an Aeropress, but it still makes me worry about the future of the product. It's been so good for making coffee more accessible, it'd be a shame if their tinkering ultimately makes it harder for people to get into the hobby.
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Comment on Marvel Snap players - How's your season going? in ~games
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentI actually feel kinda similar. I want to be able to make the best play available and see how it pans out, but often often the better play is to retreat because they probably have a certain card....I am not a good snapper because I love to watch how games resolve, even when I'm behind.
I actually feel kinda similar. I want to be able to make the best play available and see how it pans out, but often often the better play is to retreat because they probably have a certain card.
It encourages mind games. I just want to play card games!
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Comment on Marvel Snap players - How's your season going? in ~games
SpecialtyCoffeeDad Link ParentBy net decking, I mean copying decks from other players. I enjoy the process of refining decks by myself. Here's my deck. I've basically just got a bunch of 3 cost cards, plus Sera to so I can...By net decking, I mean copying decks from other players. I enjoy the process of refining decks by myself.
Here's my deck. I've basically just got a bunch of 3 cost cards, plus Sera to so I can play 3 on turn 6. I added Goose mostly because I had a cool variant, and it seemed kinda synergistic.
(1) Nova
(2) Goose
(3) Brood
(3) Mister Fantastic
(3) Rogue
(3) Silver Surfer
(3) Storm
(3) Captain America
(3) Juggernaut
(3) Killmonger
(3) Maximus
(5) Sera
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To use this deck, copy it to your clipboard and paste it from the deck editing menu in Snap.
I haven't watched Taskmaster, but I know Jeremy for his satirical current affairs show, Eating Media Lunch (which is around 20 years old). He was always very good at playing straight while dealing with ridiculous subjects. Here's some clips from that if you're interested:
For context, Pakeha are white New Zealanders, and Māori and the indigenous people.
https://youtu.be/ZItZMMw6sBs
https://youtu.be/_Wv5oA-VQqk
https://youtu.be/wxrAvDF5UEE
He started doing actual legit current affairs a few years back, so he's more serious than he used to be, but still has that very dry humor.