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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkBinged Apothecary Diaries over my winter staycation. I kept seeing it suggested on CR, but the description had me intrigued. It may have been on reddit, but somewhere described it as a mystery of...Binged Apothecary Diaries over my winter staycation.
I kept seeing it suggested on CR, but the description had me intrigued. It may have been on reddit, but somewhere described it as a mystery of the week kind of show.
I was watching the first episode and was immediately in. It gave me the same kind of vibes as the cable TV mystery of the week shows I really loved (Monk, Psych, House). Obviously this is anime and has some overarching plot. But I forgot how much I like this format.
The protagonist is really interesting. More logical as you'd expect, but caring and not cold hearted. Still a teenager, so there's growth be had.
The setting in historical China is a really good choice too. I can't speak to authenticity at all, but it feels real. It allows for some Dr. Stone-esque type of moments too.
Now I can't wait for the next season
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentOh man, that is the same for me! I played it originally on Wii and got halfway through when I dropped it. I really hope for a remaster or remake for Switch 1 or 2.Oh man, that is the same for me! I played it originally on Wii and got halfway through when I dropped it. I really hope for a remaster or remake for Switch 1 or 2.
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2026? in ~talk
TheRTV Link ParentIsn't Wyamo only in like a few cities? I don't pay attention to any of that, so I'm unawareIsn't Wyamo only in like a few cities? I don't pay attention to any of that, so I'm unaware
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Comment on Reddit overtakes TikTok in UK thanks to search algorithms and gen Z in ~tech
TheRTV Link ParentThere were always bots on the FP, but it's worse now. I occasionally check reddit. Mostly for a small gaming sub. In the past, I could count on any major global news to show up on r/all. If there...There were always bots on the FP, but it's worse now. I occasionally check reddit. Mostly for a small gaming sub. In the past, I could count on any major global news to show up on r/all. If there was some environmental disaster, I knew it would be on the FP that day. Nowadays, it's all American based news or simple memes/posts.
I did enjoy the low effort humor in the comments for the most part and subs like r/NoContextPics or r/WritingPrompts. But those days are long gone.
So yea like you said, the content quality has gone downhill.
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Comment on Moving out soon. Think out loud with me regarding saving money vs. quality of life. in ~life
TheRTV LinkIf you're not locked into a contract with the house, then go with the roommates. Worst case you can just leave whenever you want. I understand that sometimes comfort and (safety to an extent) take...If you're not locked into a contract with the house, then go with the roommates. Worst case you can just leave whenever you want. I understand that sometimes comfort and (safety to an extent) take a back seat when money is needed. But it seems like you have a really good handle on yours.
Investing can be great if you manage it right. But if you're debt free, have a good credit score, steady income, retirement, and good savings, then you're doing better than most.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentSpoilers It's the Rook ability from the Chess Puzzle. That one seemed the most useful to me. It curbed the RNG more consistently for than the others. I can also change it later with some effort,...Spoilers
It's the Rook ability from the Chess Puzzle. That one seemed the most useful to me. It curbed the RNG more consistently for than the others. I can also change it later with some effort, but it's been really handy in every run. -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkStill playing Blue Prince. After a week, I feel like I've made a lot of progress and none at all 🤣 Honestly i was feeling a bit down on the lack of progress I was making. But a few nights ago I...Still playing Blue Prince. After a week, I feel like I've made a lot of progress and none at all 🤣
Honestly i was feeling a bit down on the lack of progress I was making. But a few nights ago I got so far. Finished a puzzle, picked up clues to another, reached some new rooms, and unlocked a new ability. One run seemed to open up the game again for me. Joy of a good roguelite I suppose.
Still don't feel close to finishing, but I see light at the end of tunnel. Will probably be playing this for the rest of the year
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentI'm not gonna lie, I looked up some of the paintings. As a native English speaker, there were some pictures i had never known the name of lol. Organizing notes by room is a great idea though. I've...I'm not gonna lie, I looked up some of the paintings. As a native English speaker, there were some pictures i had never known the name of lol.
Organizing notes by room is a great idea though. I've been tracking things by puzzle. Also keeping shots of books for later reference. But keeping track of things by room would work better
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Comment on I built an arcade cabinet for my 4 year old and need some Switch game recs in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentI agree with this. If you're new to gaming, then simple mechanics are best. That why mobile games work so well. Almost anyone can get hang of Flappy Bird. Suika game is fun and simple to play....I agree with this. If you're new to gaming, then simple mechanics are best. That why mobile games work so well. Almost anyone can get hang of Flappy Bird. Suika game is fun and simple to play.
Some older games tend to be a bit more complex than people give them credit for. Multiple inputs and combinations and lack of saves requiring starting over from scratch
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
TheRTV Link ParentThe Americans finale was really good. I'll always remember the scene in the garage as one of the best performances on TV that I've seenThe Americans finale was really good. I'll always remember the scene in the garage as one of the best performances on TV that I've seen
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentYea I'm starting to get that. I've been writing down info on my tablet using Samsung notes. I may need to move it to an excel or something for better organization. I've been taking photos with my...Yea I'm starting to get that. I've been writing down info on my tablet using Samsung notes. I may need to move it to an excel or something for better organization.
I've been taking photos with my phone and putting it in an album. Just makes it easier to pull up info without having to switch out of the game. Mostly shots of books for later reference.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentI'm definitely going to put my vote in. You're right about progress. Once you get a grasp on what you need to do, each run is just about accomplishing something new.I'm definitely going to put my vote in.
You're right about progress. Once you get a grasp on what you need to do, each run is just about accomplishing something new.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkBought Blue Prince on Steam's Black Friday sale. Man I am hooked! I played it all weekend. This might be a problem is 😂. I'm in my late 30's, so I don't play a game all weekend too much anymore....Bought Blue Prince on Steam's Black Friday sale. Man I am hooked! I played it all weekend. This might be a problem is 😂. I'm in my late 30's, so I don't play a game all weekend too much anymore.
There's so much to find and solve. A lot to keep track of. At first it was just trying to build my way through to the end. Also solving the puzzles in each room. The deeper you go, the more there is. Puzzles requiring multiple rooms, lore and some mystery hidden throughout, etc. The more I play, the more I need/want to do. The game does a good job of putting in explanations and strategies, but you need to find them. It's not hard once you know how to get that help.
I don't even mind the RNG. Once I found certain rooms and unlocked somethings, I realized there's more I can do to help with the RNG aspect.
I'm only 15 hours in, but I'm probably going to be putting in a lot more. I'm more excited about figuring out the puzzles and lore than getting to the end. So it's safe to say that I'm loving this game.
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Comment on Next ‘Rush Hour’ sequel from Brett Ratner is being distributed by Paramount in ~movies
TheRTV Link ParentThe Foreigner is basically Taken with Jackie Chan which is a good formula. While he won't or can't do big stunts he can still do fight choreography and small stunts really well. If Rush Hour...The Foreigner is basically Taken with Jackie Chan which is a good formula. While he won't or can't do big stunts he can still do fight choreography and small stunts really well. If Rush Hour focuses on that, then it can do well
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Comment on PSP: The rise and fall of Sony's first portable in ~games
TheRTV LinkSo I had a PSP, but ended up trading it in for a Nintendo DS. My cousin's husband told me that you could get all the games on the DS for free. Just needed to buy a flash cart and a micro SD. Hack...So I had a PSP, but ended up trading it in for a Nintendo DS. My cousin's husband told me that you could get all the games on the DS for free. Just needed to buy a flash cart and a micro SD. Hack your DS and load roms onto the card and you're good to go.
I switched and never looked back. Got a lot of use out of that DS.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentI agree with everything you said. The battling mechanic is pretty fun. I just finished the post game content. A bit tedious, but at least enjoyable in a mindless kind of way. I also like checking...I agree with everything you said. The battling mechanic is pretty fun. I just finished the post game content. A bit tedious, but at least enjoyable in a mindless kind of way. I also like checking off the rest of the missions/side missions. You also get closure to one piece of a side character's story.
Legends Z-A is probably my favorite of the recent releases. Although I never played Arceus
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Comment on McDonald’s is losing its low-income customers in ~food
TheRTV Link ParentYou're right about the price. When I was a senior in HS, we could go off campus for lunch. I could drive to Mccy D's with a few dollars and get a whole meal off the dollar menu. Now you can only...You're right about the price.
When I was a senior in HS, we could go off campus for lunch. I could drive to Mccy D's with a few dollars and get a whole meal off the dollar menu. Now you can only get a sandwhich that much.
It's not really worth it for lower income, but they're too big to care
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Comment on I ran a 50k today, please clap in ~sports
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Comment on Around the world in 80 days ... sustainably in ~talk
TheRTV Link ParentKinda related, but Chad Caruso skateboarded across the U.S. a couple years ago. It's fully documented on his YT channel. A documentary was released this year. Obviously it would be better to bike,...Kinda related, but Chad Caruso skateboarded across the U.S. a couple years ago. It's fully documented on his YT channel. A documentary was released this year.
Obviously it would be better to bike, but this was very low impact. At least with America, this is a proven solution
Those were good videos, thanks for the suggestions!