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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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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 😆
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Comment on ‘Resident Evil’ scores $60m US opening: best ever for Zach Cregger and franchise in ~movies
TheRTV LinkThis was a really enjoyable film. The MC feels just like watching one of us getting thrown into the game. The actor does a good job too. He has to carry the film and he does. I only played one or...This was a really enjoyable film. The MC feels just like watching one of us getting thrown into the game. The actor does a good job too. He has to carry the film and he does. I only played one or two RE games a long time ago, but there were some fun easter eggs that I found.
It's not a high bar, but i think this is the best RE movie. It's not an amazing film by any means, but still pretty good. Definitely fun to watch in a theater with other people.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
TheRTV Link ParentYea I was surprised after reading The Fold first. Seemed like a totally different story, but made sense since it's the first in the seriesYea I was surprised after reading The Fold first. Seemed like a totally different story, but made sense since it's the first in the series
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Comment on Do you iron your clothes? in ~life
TheRTV LinkYes. It's always weird to me when people are adamant that they don't. My family was struggling middle class immigrants, but my mom ironed when it was necessary. Slacks, nice shirts, khaki...Yes. It's always weird to me when people are adamant that they don't. My family was struggling middle class immigrants, but my mom ironed when it was necessary. Slacks, nice shirts, khaki material. Parents thought me to take care of myself, so I do that too lol.
As for other stuff, I take it out of the dryer immediately so it doesn't wrinkle. I lay out shirts since I usually don't have time to fold them right away.
I only use dry cleaners for suits and tuxedos. I've never tried a steamer, but I don't think it would be a huge improvement for my situation.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
TheRTV LinkListening to the Threshold series. The Fold I bought the first three audiobooks with credits and listened to this first on accident. I really enjoyed this. I loved the MC in this book and the slow...Listening to the Threshold series.
The Fold
I bought the first three audiobooks with credits and listened to this first on accident. I really enjoyed this. I loved the MC in this book and the slow reveal of what was going on. Since I read this one first the cameos at the end felt random. Other than that though I thought this was a great story.14
I liked this one, but not as much as The Fold. Listening to this second, the big reveal was kinda spoiled. I still liked the MC and other characters. I was invested in their journeys. I thought the ending was good too.Dead Moon
This one was forgettable. There might have been too much action for my liking. Just kind of blurred together. I wasn't too invested any of the characters. The reveal was cool, but not that great. Mostly just interesting, given what we already know from the other books.Terminus
I'm only fourteen chapters in. (14, heh). So far I'm into this way more than Dead Moon. The parallel stories is a fun mechanic. It keeps me interested in how they'll come together. Both journeys are good in their own ways. I'm invested in both sets of characters.Overall this is a really good series. I would definitely recommend this to Sci-Fi fans
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Comment on What is your "when I found out about 9/11" story? in ~talk
TheRTV Link ParentI don't remember anyone in my class getting picked up. Thinking back, it's surprising we did get the busses to bring us back. Idk if bus drivers are on standby during school or what, but we barely...I don't remember anyone in my class getting picked up. Thinking back, it's surprising we did get the busses to bring us back. Idk if bus drivers are on standby during school or what, but we barely did a half day IIRC.
But that would be discomforting to watch people leave one by one. It makes sense though since you're closer to the Pentagon. It's more of an emergency. I kinda forgot about the gravity of being near DC at the time. I'd imagine others moved away for various reasons.
I was on the penninsula. So a lot of military, but far from any attack. My brother joined the Air Force within a year before 9/11. That changed the trajectory his whole career.
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Comment on What is your "when I found out about 9/11" story? in ~talk
TheRTV Link8th grade, 1st period in homeroom. Teacher suddenly gets pulled out of class. We're quiet for the first few minutes, but then start chatting. After awhile our teacher comes back in. She could be...8th grade, 1st period in homeroom. Teacher suddenly gets pulled out of class. We're quiet for the first few minutes, but then start chatting. After awhile our teacher comes back in. She could be serious and a little strict, but not mean. She starts talking in a tone we knew was serious, "They don't want us to tell you this, but i think you deserve to know...". She then proceeds to tell us the Twin Towers were destroyed by plane crashes.
Now I don't live in NY and didn't know what the Twin Towers were, but I knew this was a big deal. The rest of the class was noticeably shocked by the news. After a little while, it was decided that school was let out early. This may have been because of the attack on D.C. My school was in VA. Not close to D.C., but they take these things seriously.
On the bus, all the kids were talking about it. Some had said they heard it was a terrorist attack. Some speculated other things. I just listened and absorbed.
I got home early. Was a bit surprised to find my dad awake. He worked the graveyard shift, so he'd normally be asleep. I immediately told my dad what I heard and why we were let out early. He said he knew and was watching the news. I sat on the end of his bed and we watched the news together.
I don't remember anything from that day after that. It was an interesting turning point because I just turned 13. So this kind of marked when my childhood was over. Looking back I appreciate the tragedy a lot more than I could back then. I can also empathize more with what older generations may have gone through with big events during their time.
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Comment on Avatar: Seven Havens | Official trailer in ~tv
TheRTV LinkI love ATLA and LoK, but the new stuff I'm lukewarm on at best. I hate that they're going the dystopia future, Mad Max route. Seems very lazy from a world building standpoint. I'd rather see the...I love ATLA and LoK, but the new stuff I'm lukewarm on at best.
I hate that they're going the dystopia future, Mad Max route. Seems very lazy from a world building standpoint. I'd rather see the world progress technologically/politically and how bending evolved around that. Benders and the Avatar in a world with modern or even future tech would be way more interesting to me.
I may be in the minority on that. But I'm not excited to see more young kids going through regular kid stuff, but they have powers and the world is going to break without them again. Which is an oversimplification, but probably not far off. It just feels like they're trying to go back to the roots without redoing ATLA. Almost like Dragon Ball GT.
Don't get me wrong, I'm going to give this show as fair of a shot as I can. I just don't have my hopes up
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
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.