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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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Comment on Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault in ~news
TheRTV Link ParentIt's on the FP on reddit. Unless you mean any the sentencing specifically.It's on the FP on reddit. Unless you mean any the sentencing specifically.
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Comment on YouTube mobile app has deeply hidden the subscription feed in ~tech
TheRTV Link ParentThat's only if you pull up at the top of the page. If you've scrolled down and pull up a little, the it should appear again. This is with a Galaxy S26+ though.That's only if you pull up at the top of the page. If you've scrolled down and pull up a little, the it should appear again. This is with a Galaxy S26+ though.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkBinged another 2010's anime I missed, Chivalry of a Failed Knight. I actually came across Asterick War on insta, but people were saying Chivalry was the better version. It was really good. I...Binged another 2010's anime I missed, Chivalry of a Failed Knight.
I actually came across Asterick War on insta, but people were saying Chivalry was the better version. It was really good. I appreciate that the MC is not necessarily OP. He's built up a lot of skills to make up for a lack of magic. He uses his one meager ability the best way possible. At the same time, there's plenty of people who are stronger. He's a good underdog. Also the early admission from the love interest is nice.
I'm very tempted to get into the LN. There's been issues with the english translation. Apparently a new company picked it up a few years ago after the original went out of business. It seems to be doing them well because they're about 2/3rds through the series. They started with the first volume too.
I also jumped into some new animes from this season.
- Overgeared
I caught a clip of the english dub online and it cracked me up! The series is pretty funny and has a cool world. I like that the story isn't just in the game world, but also the outside world. Seeing the developers discuss in game events is really cool. It's almost like an evil group without them being evil, if that makes sense. Seeing how they control things, but also just witnessing and hoping certain mechanics end up working. Also the MC being voiced by the samee english VA as Mirio makes this funnier to me. - Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I woke up piloting the stronget starship!
This is just a future space isekai. MC is OP. He's gets women and 👏 cheeks, but doesn't initially intend to. This is just a simple fun watch. Plently of funny moments and kinda low stakes - Psyren
I actually looked this one up. Was looking for a good death game anime to watch. A few episodes in and this is solid. I like the setup and them going back and forth from the other world and the current one. So far they've setup some good lore and the mechanics of the is simple, but provides good action. The first episode tried to give the MC some emotional motivations, but it was cliché and weak. I couldn't care less. One of the few times that I'm interested in the action more. It's scratching that death game itch for me.
- Overgeared
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkContinuing my FE: Fortune's Weave playthrough. Just finished Theodora's route last night. In short, I really enjoyed it. Her being adament about not reading was a bit annoying. Especially after...Continuing my FE: Fortune's Weave playthrough. Just finished Theodora's route last night. In short, I really enjoyed it.
Her being adament about not reading was a bit annoying. Especially after Troy explaining the backstory behind it. I understand that people can be like that, but it's still bothersome.I hadn't expected for the final match to be cancelled. That was a surprise. It worked really well given her story. Putting down her brother's rebellion was a good bookend to the route. It felt like a good finale for her Part 1. It was easier than it should have been. That's only because the boons helped level my characters up a lot faster.
I ended up with a lot of riders. I finally tried a Charioteer class and they're awesome! Kind of broken, but I love it! The battalions were a cool addition and came in handy, but I need to remember to use them more.
I like that she develops a crush on our anime protagonist, Cai. He continues to fill in the role of shonen MC.
Overall though, I enjoyed this route.
Dietrich is my last route in part 1. He's the one I seem to know the least about based on our limited interactions. I think I know how his map mechanics will differ and which temple he prays too. But other than that, I don't really know where his story will go.
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Comment on Anyone here listen to NPR Tiny Desk concerts? in ~music
TheRTV Link ParentI didn't realize K'naan did one! I gotta check this out!I didn't realize K'naan did one! I gotta check this out!
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Comment on Halloween night! in ~talk
TheRTV LinkI hand out candy, but I never get more then a handful of visitors. I do give out full size bars. I usually give the leftovers to a friend. I don't eat candy or sweets in my day to day life.I hand out candy, but I never get more then a handful of visitors. I do give out full size bars. I usually give the leftovers to a friend. I don't eat candy or sweets in my day to day life.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkFire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Deep into Part 1. Started with Leda's Route. Finished it and did Cai's route. Now I'm playing through Theodora. I really like that there's difference in both the story...Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Deep into Part 1. Started with Leda's Route. Finished it and did Cai's route. Now I'm playing through Theodora. I really like that there's difference in both the story and mechanics for each character. So far I'm way more invested in the whole story than in Three Houses.
Leda's Route
Honestly I went with her first because of vibes. Red is my favorite color and the whole dancer/music speciality appeals to my former musician life.
She has this huge obsession with revenge and justifiably so. It calms a bit by the end, but she still wants to kill her dad's murderer. So some subtle development, but not too much in part 1. Her most interesting aspect is her public face vs her personal one. She can play cute and friendly, but that trauma and rage is still inside her.
Her mechanics seem more focused on exploring the map. Building her Renown by performing in various towns. Playing her first unlocked most of the map for me. I ended up making her dancer class. She played well as a distance player for me.
Cai
He definitely seem like the route that they want you to start with. I went with him second because him and his crew made me laugh during their small appearance in Leda's Route.
The boons I unlocked with Leda helped a lot here. Leveling became so much easier. At least compared to Leda. I was able to recruit a bigger crew and got them all to advanced by the end.
His story is definitely that of a typical shonen anime teen hero. I enjoyed playing through it. It was very interesting see how his route played after playing his paralogue. So this is how his story is supposed to play versus when he's not successful.
His mechanics focused on recruiting animals and growing vegetables. I found this very surprising. I was aware of stables, but Leda didn't do anything with it. It's cool unlocking bonuses for riders when you take care of their animals. He was also not able to travel the map much. I ended up making him a dragon rider class. It's just cooler to me than him riding an ostrich 😆
Theodora
I'm only part of the way through her route. I like getting to know about the kingdom of Saramis. By now I've heard a lot. So far this is the most interesting introduction with all the politics.
I'm only about halfway through her story in this part, but I'm liking where it's going.
Mechanic wise, I was surprised to use the battalions. I've seen that, but thought it was just something enemies used. So that adds another layer to gameplay. Also she has the best Blaze Art. Throwing giant boulders across the map is so fun and not that costly. After facing it in other routes, it's fun to be on this side of it.
I was also surprised to be able to sail around the map. That makes so much sense since they came from across the water. So they have a boat. Fighting pirates is a cool change of pace.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkI just binged From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman I really enjoyed this. I like that the MC is kinda wholesome. You get the typical "harem" around him, but they're his former students....I just binged From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
I really enjoyed this. I like that the MC is kinda wholesome. You get the typical "harem" around him, but they're his former students. And that is truly how he sees them. He's overly humble about his abilities. It's clear to everyone else that he's highly skilled. Also as someone almost middle aged, I appreciate that the MC is too 😅
The animation is pretty good. It seems like it has a mid-tier kind of budget. The fights are CG, but they still look pretty good. The choreography is good.
Don't really care for watching it on Prime, but I'm glad a season 3 is in the works.
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Comment on YouTube is looking to expand into audiobooks in ~books
TheRTV LinkI'm all for more competition in the audiobook space. I love audiobooks and Amazon had a stranglehold on them. As long as this doesn't increase the cost of Premium, then I'm good with it. I also...I'm all for more competition in the audiobook space. I love audiobooks and Amazon had a stranglehold on them. As long as this doesn't increase the cost of Premium, then I'm good with it.
I also don't want it messing with my YT feed if I use it. I've been careful with marking videos as "Not Interested", so my feed is curated pretty well.
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Comment on 1 in 8 Billion - Browser game, free, life sim with real statistics from 172 countries in ~games
TheRTV (edited )LinkI'm pretty happy with this. I had to drop out of middle school to help the family. In her 20's, I made her go back and finish school. That* helped get an office job. I put off marriage and kids...Renata Reyes
2026 – 2112 · died at 86 · Guatemala City, Guatemala
Born a girl into a well-off family in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Finished high school. Worked as an office worker, then retired. Was widowed after 54 years together. Raised 2 children. Lived to see 3 grandchildren. Adopted a child and welcomed them into the family. Raised in Christianity; left the faith at 58. Died of esophageal cancer at 86.
I'm pretty happy with this. I had to drop out of middle school to help the family. In her 20's, I made her go back and finish school. That* helped get an office job. I put off marriage and kids until later on and treated every medical condition. Decided on adoption and then got pregnant. Was able to be debt free by her early 40's and lived a modest life. It helped a lot having mom's help taking care of the children.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
TheRTV LinkBinged Lanterns these last few days. I thought it was really good. I liked the True Detective feel. I also appreciate Tom King's writing in comics and I could see that in this show. Especially...Binged Lanterns these last few days.
I thought it was really good. I liked the True Detective feel. I also appreciate Tom King's writing in comics and I could see that in this show. Especially with Hal's character. Exposing his flaws in a bigger and more realistic way reminds me of Strange Adventures.
I'm aware of some of the lore through various shows. I also read the run where Kyle becomes a White Lantern. So some of this was familiar. E.g. The manhunters and guardians connection.I wasn't aware that Jon Stewart could use the powers without the ring, so that was a surprise. I also thought the idea of only one Lantern from Earth was interesting. They resolved it pretty well. I don't know if that was to get Jon Stewart out of the way of future movies or not.
I didn't care much for him changing the oath. I'm not sure how that works since the lantern is still connected to the one at Oa.
I like that Hal kept saying his gut was always right and it was. It reinforces his experience, knowledge, and skills that is the foundation of his instincts. It wasn't just arrogance.
I thought the reveals were well done. His mom not being dead and being the one pushing him to this goal was a good early one. Also the sheriff killing Hal was good. Not because it was a surprise, but how emotional the actual event was.
Hal and John's relationship was also really well done. Their conflicting personalities and differences played really well on screen. The reveal to Hal of John sleeping with the wife was very funny. I also loved that John became closer with Hal's 2006 backup than the real one. Also cements how hardened Hal got in the end. Also the "Gym Teacher" bits were always funny.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkRising of the Shield Hero Started binging this last week. I just finished season 3. Season 1: I thought this was a very good season. It was very good at keeping me frustrated with what happens to...Rising of the Shield Hero
Started binging this last week. I just finished season 3.
Season 1: I thought this was a very good season. It was very good at keeping me frustrated with what happens to or around our MC. It made the eventual justice at the end satisfying. The english VA for the protagonist was really good too.
Season 2: This was okay. I read that this was badly adapted from the LN. I could tell that this was rushed. It felt like this season should have been twice as long. There was a couple new side characters who should have had bigger emotional impacts. But we barely saw them, so they didn't resonate. There was also a few moments of exposition where we should have seen what they were talking about. It's sad because this seems to setup some big story points.
Season 3: I liked this more than season 2, but not as much as season 1. This was a good arc for our heros. Diving into their fallout from last season and how Bitch keeps playing everyone. This is a solid "building" season for the group as a whole. The end also introduces some new lore and sets up a different conflict. It almost feels random, but I'll wait and see how this plays out. I read that the english VA died before this season of cancer, which is really sad. I could tell there was a difference, but didn't research it. Just happened upon a comment. It's a fine job, but the performance doesn't have the same tone of anger that the original had.
I'm looking forward to where season 4 takes me. Hoping it continues to be good storytelling and not rushed like season 2.
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Comment on What single episode of a show would you recommend as a standalone? in ~tv
TheRTV LinkMaster of None Season 1 Episode 2 This is the first time I watched something and related to it on almost every level. As a millenial, American child of asian immigrants, this episode reflected my...Master of None Season 1 Episode 2
This is the first time I watched something and related to it on almost every level. As a millenial, American child of asian immigrants, this episode reflected my reality at that point in my life.
You don't need to watch any other episodes. It works perfectly on its own. People of other backgrounds can relate to it too.
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Comment on Looking for more pop / rock songs with sick sax solos! Got any ideas? in ~music
TheRTV LinkWell I didn't see this one, but it might qualify. The Seatbelts - Tank! (live) It's the Cowboy Bebop theme. The live version, but the solo is insane. It's different from the recorded version, but...Well I didn't see this one, but it might qualify.
It's the Cowboy Bebop theme. The live version, but the solo is insane. It's different from the recorded version, but equally as good. This may be more jazz, but it is a popular song in its own right 😅
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Comment on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery will now be called Skydance, David Ellison reveals in ~movies
TheRTV LinkWell I don't like this. They'll probably rename HBO Max to "Skydance Max" or something equally dumbWell I don't like this. They'll probably rename HBO Max to "Skydance Max" or something equally dumb
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV Link ParentYea that was a highlight for me too. Since they already had a history there was little will-they-won't-they nonsense. Felt like there was a natural progression of their romanceYea that was a highlight for me too. Since they already had a history there was little will-they-won't-they nonsense. Felt like there was a natural progression of their romance
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkBanished from the Hero's Party, I decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Caught a meme and gave this a shot. I thought it might be a low budget fantasy affair, but i was surprised....Banished from the Hero's Party, I decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside
Caught a meme and gave this a shot. I thought it might be a low budget fantasy affair, but i was surprised. Animation was pretty good. Seemed like it had a solid mid tier budget. The story is good and the MC is likeable. He's not secretly OP and the one who will actually defeat the demon lord. Which isn't to say he isn't important. They get into that right away though.
The first season balances him building his new life and his old life coming together very well. I didn't like the second season as much, but it was still enjoyable. It definitely explored more of the lore of the world. Apparently the LN finished and there's enough for a third season. But who knows if they'll finish it. I may pick up the LN audiobooks to finish the story later
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkLink Click Technically a donghua, but I've been rewatching this. Randomly found out the new season is airing. So I started from the beginning. I forgot how good this show is! The mystery and...Link Click
Technically a donghua, but I've been rewatching this. Randomly found out the new season is airing. So I started from the beginning. I forgot how good this show is! The mystery and action is really good. They always have really good OPs too. I'm on the Bridon arc, so I'm close to the new season. I kinda remember this arc exploring the character's background a little more. I'm excited to continue this show!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkStar Wars: Zero Company I finished the game. To start with the bad, the technical performance on PC is pretty bad. There's literally no resolution options. You have to override the high DPI...Star Wars: Zero Company
I finished the game. To start with the bad, the technical performance on PC is pretty bad. There's literally no resolution options. You have to override the high DPI settings to set it to the native screen resolution. There were points where the enemy slid across the screen like a chess piece. My rig is alright. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 5070TI, 32GB DDR4 ram. Even with DLSS x4, the frame rate was inconsistent at best.The actual gameplay, story, and performances are all really good though. Hard is appropriately tough. I was fortunate that I didn't lose anyone and I only reloaded a mission twice lol. Didn't save scum either. Money management ended up being very important. My budgeting skills helped there, but there were times I took missions/OPs because of the pay day. Which is in line with the crew and the stroy lol.
The story of this MC, his crew, and the time period all work really well together. It did a good job of bringing in characters from the movies/shows for a mission or two. In a way that made sense for them to be there and then leave. Also didn't conflict with the movies or shows they're in.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
I just started this. I love this series and have been playing the games for the last 15 years or so. I'm only in chapter 4 or 5 of one of the character's routes. I didn't look up anything about this game beforehand, so there's several surprising things.First off I appreciate some of the small improvements to the tactical turn based gameplay. Specifically the ability to toggle an enemy or enemies' range as well as toggle all of their ranges is super useful. Before you'd just have to remember the range after looking at the character. You can also modify what information about a character is previewed.
There's a lot of other modes as well. One story battle had a goal that wasn't about killing, but taking candles on a grid. It basically functioned like the dots and boxes game we played as kids. That was fun. I didn't realize there was a bit of dungeon exploration, resource gathering, and the FF style turn based combat. It's not very deep, but a fun mechanic to have inbetween battles.
The production is noticeably higher. Not just fidelity, but the VA. There's a lot for a game natively on a Nintendo Platform. More dialog and story than I had expected, but not unwelcome.
From what little I previewed before, it seems like you can go to the final battle with one or all of the allies? In Three Houses, I only explored one route. I feel like I'm going to do all the routes, so I can see the true ending. So I may only be playing this and Marvel Snap for the next couple months 😆
Is it wrong to pickup girls in a dungeon? Familia Myth
I'm halfway through season three. First thought is that this is the most misleading title I've ever read for an anime 😆. The "Familia Myth" or "Danmachi" is the accurate portion, but admittedly boring.
I'm really enjoying this so far. You have you're typical young, naive MC with loads of potential. But he does have to work for his growth. Even if it's very quick (with good reasons) and he is kind of a chosen one.
What I like most is the lore. As explained at the very start, all the gods decided to descend to a long time ago. They chose to give up most of their godly powers to experience mortal life. But they can give people blessings and make them part of their family. The gods are from the religions we know IRL. This provides a really interesting setup. I like the politics and games between the gods. Some lead their families and some stay hands off and others in between.
So far this isn't a top 5 anime or anything, but it's got me hooked!