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Comment on Amazon is warning employees they risk undermining their own promotion prospects unless they return to the office (RTO) for three days a week, as was mandated by CEO Andy Jassy months ago in ~life
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Comment on What are some of your daily use/most important apps? in ~tech
TenThousandSuns Link ParentHave you tried gStrings app? It's not as slick as some others, but I never needed to sign up for anything and it doesn't ask. Very functional design and can tune other things as well. One time...Have you tried gStrings app? It's not as slick as some others, but I never needed to sign up for anything and it doesn't ask. Very functional design and can tune other things as well. One time purchase of $10 isn't unreasonable either.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TenThousandSuns LinkJust got Against the Storm and played for a few hours, it is really good at the beginning. Unlocking new buildings, cornerstones, races, etc. Really gave me that "one more map" feeling I love....Just got Against the Storm and played for a few hours, it is really good at the beginning. Unlocking new buildings, cornerstones, races, etc. Really gave me that "one more map" feeling I love.
However now it is falling into a pattern where I know which buildings are efficient and try to roll them and if they don't come up I'll use the lower star alternative. The production chains don't change that much as you need the same crafted food, services, and luxury items. Is the higher end gameplay just about getting that loop tighter? I was hoping more of a Slay The Spire type of situation where your deck can change your entire playstyle. Right now it's just harder Settlers (did you know a new Settlers game came out this year? Neither did I until just now). I'll keep trucking for a while and they do release updates very frequently so maybe it's just an early access issue.
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Comment on Trip suggestions for a week in New York? in ~travel
TenThousandSuns LinkSomebody mentioned the High Line, but don't skip out on the Whitney museum at the south end. They have some great contemporary art on display. If The Met wasn't on your list then definitely go for...Somebody mentioned the High Line, but don't skip out on the Whitney museum at the south end. They have some great contemporary art on display.
If The Met wasn't on your list then definitely go for it. It's hours of exploring art and exhibits.
If art is too boring for kids then go for Museum of Natural History, lots to look at! It's just across the park from the met.
Visit Stone Street downtown, not too far from the Exchange/Wall Street area. Lots to eat and it's really nice and crowded at night. Great for some drinks and ambiance.
If you want Central Park Lite Edition then Prospect Park is the place to go. Less crowded and still got some interesting landmarks. There used to be a tiny farmers market on the north corner, not sure if it's still around though (get the apple cider). Not far from cozy/quirky restaurants at Park Slope.
I miss NY sometimes đź«
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Comment on What LitRPG Series do you recommend? in ~books
TenThousandSuns Link ParentThey started the rewrite about a year ago, so I think it is different from the current kindle releases. More here: https://wanderinginn.com/volume-1-rewrite-pt-1/They started the rewrite about a year ago, so I think it is different from the current kindle releases. More here:
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Comment on What LitRPG Series do you recommend? in ~books
TenThousandSuns Link ParentI believe pirateaba is rewriting some of the early chapters of TWI, not sure where they are with that though. Those chapters were in rougher shape compared to later ones. If you're into audiobooks...I believe pirateaba is rewriting some of the early chapters of TWI, not sure where they are with that though. Those chapters were in rougher shape compared to later ones. If you're into audiobooks though, I'd recommend the audible version. You'll get caught up quicker and the voice acting is top notch, can't read the web novel without hearing the voices now.
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Comment on Vegans of Tildes, what are your favourite sources of protein? in ~food
TenThousandSuns Link ParentEver try bread maker seitan? Tastes good, easy to substitute and add new ingredients, cheap, and basically makes itself once you add everything to the bread pan. I started with this one and now...Ever try bread maker seitan? Tastes good, easy to substitute and add new ingredients, cheap, and basically makes itself once you add everything to the bread pan. I started with this one and now just use whatever spices/sauces I have on hand:
https://vegannosh.me/2009/03/15/lazy-daves-5-bread-machine-turkey-flavored-seitan/
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Comment on Great audiobooks that come to mind because the narrator is amazing and NOT Ray Porter? in ~books
TenThousandSuns Link ParentI think you got those backwards! Both great tho. A new ExFor book coming out apparently, which is weird.I think you got those backwards! Both great tho. A new ExFor book coming out apparently, which is weird.
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Comment on The pork industry’s forced cannibalism, explained in ~food
TenThousandSuns Link ParentHighly recommend watching Dominion (2018), it pushed me over that line forever. As somebody here said, once you know how it is then it's up to you to either be ok with the industry and support it,...Highly recommend watching Dominion (2018), it pushed me over that line forever. As somebody here said, once you know how it is then it's up to you to either be ok with the industry and support it, or just go vegan.
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Comment on Amid streaming chaos, Dropout carves out its own niche in ~tv
TenThousandSuns LinkI've never heard of Dropout before, and looking at the content on their app it seems interesting enough. Anyone got recommendations on where to start? Looks like I can download episodes, would...I've never heard of Dropout before, and looking at the content on their app it seems interesting enough. Anyone got recommendations on where to start? Looks like I can download episodes, would that work offline or does it need Internet access to play? Going on a few plane trips and need stuff to watch/listen to.
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Comment on Ask Manga Recommendation thread in ~anime
TenThousandSuns LinkAnyone know manga similar to Kumo desu ga, nani ka? (I'm a spider, so what?). Slow power build up, becoming OP, and kind of doing what you think is right. Just nothing like shield hero, that kind...Anyone know manga similar to Kumo desu ga, nani ka? (I'm a spider, so what?). Slow power build up, becoming OP, and kind of doing what you think is right. Just nothing like shield hero, that kind of stuff bores and annoys me. I just want to kind of zone out and not think about current events and feel good, you know?
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Comment on Have we become programmed to be "too materialistic"? in ~talk
TenThousandSuns Link ParentOut of curiosity, which points do you disagree with? The government employment agency, I would assume? Not looking for a debate or anything, just wondering what other people think.Out of curiosity, which points do you disagree with? The government employment agency, I would assume?
Not looking for a debate or anything, just wondering what other people think.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TenThousandSuns LinkQuestion for those with Steam Decks: what have you recently enjoyed? Always want to hear what people are playing on theirs! I've mostly been tinkering around with Path of Exile ever since that PoE...Question for those with Steam Decks: what have you recently enjoyed? Always want to hear what people are playing on theirs!
I've mostly been tinkering around with Path of Exile ever since that PoE 2 gameplay video dropped. I'm constantly surprised just how well it works with the controller. Too bad it needs to reconnect each time I wake the SD, but the load times have been minimal. I'm extremely casual with PoE, so I'm just following some random leave starter builds. Not really a fan of Crucible in general (it's just boring and extra random), compared to the one with delving (and I hear heists are also ok). I'll check in again when the next expansion releases.
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Comment on What is your favourite cutscene/cinematic in any game? in ~games
TenThousandSuns LinkRed Alert intro cinematic is the one I still play sometimes: https://youtu.be/Qtb4uow940c Frank Klepacki - Hell March if you want to hear it on Spotify.Red Alert intro cinematic is the one I still play sometimes:
https://youtu.be/Qtb4uow940cFrank Klepacki - Hell March if you want to hear it on Spotify.
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Comment on Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted on four counts on Tuesday, by a grand jury in the District of Columbia, over alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election in ~news
TenThousandSuns Link ParentGood analogy! They even have terms for the illusion of the wrestling act: kayfabe. There are wrestlers who are always in character and never break the illusion (Macho Man). The people who fall for...Good analogy! They even have terms for the illusion of the wrestling act: kayfabe. There are wrestlers who are always in character and never break the illusion (Macho Man). The people who fall for kayfabe are the "marks" and the ones who know and just love the show are the "smarks" or just "smarts". All works just as well in politics, as you've said they even got "faces" and "heels" (good and bad guys).
Trump never breaks character, and when he enters the ring they cheer for him and boo whoever enters against him. Not because they understand the stakes, but because they want a show and their guy to "win".
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Comment on Like many men, I had few close friends. So I began a friendship quest. in ~life.men
TenThousandSuns Link ParentEver thought about attending a vegan meetup? I don't know what it's like by you, but there's always a few events per year in my city across the pond. Granted, some of them are the kooky variety...Ever thought about attending a vegan meetup? I don't know what it's like by you, but there's always a few events per year in my city across the pond. Granted, some of them are the kooky variety with healing crystals and what not. There are also book clubs, weekend cycling rides, table top game meets at the shop, etc. Not gonna lie, some of them will not work out (cycle snobs!), just don't get discouraged.
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Comment on The reshuffling of neurons during fruit fly metamorphosis suggests that larval memories don’t persist in adults in ~science
TenThousandSuns Link ParentThere's eventually a Pak in one of the sequels, so there's that!There's eventually a Pak in one of the sequels, so there's that!
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Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games
TenThousandSuns LinkGreat lists so far, almost all are on my list (except Necrodancer, I get really frustrated). Wanted to shout out Tiny Rogues*. Bullet hell mechanics, unlockable classes, random weapons, damage...Great lists so far, almost all are on my list (except Necrodancer, I get really frustrated).
Wanted to shout out Tiny Rogues*. Bullet hell mechanics, unlockable classes, random weapons, damage types, traits, starting gear, etc. all that good stuff you expect. Been playing it on my steam deck and just unlocked most things in under 10 hours, waiting for the next big update coming soon. Worth the $6, but I got it on sale for around $4 so no complaints about value.
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Comment on Blizzard’s bringing its PC games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2 in ~games
TenThousandSuns Link ParentThat's basically what's keeping me away from Blizzard, their awful management team that that knew about and allowed workplace harassment and discrimination. Who knows maybe they'll cash out and leave.That's basically what's keeping me away from Blizzard, their awful management team that that knew about and allowed workplace harassment and discrimination. Who knows maybe they'll cash out and leave.
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Blizzard’s bringing its PC games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2
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I'm wondering if some people just moved to cheaper COL areas farther away where commuting isn't feasible. Personally I moved states and a return to office mandate would basically be a termination. Not saying it's common, but I've seen my own team scatter to the four winds (including management).