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  1. Comment on How do you decide when to buy a book? in ~books

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    Same. I've been subbed to audiobooks for a decade. I love the format. I'm a bit of a minimalist, so I don't care for physical items. Picking books also follows a similar simple criteria. I don't...

    Same. I've been subbed to audiobooks for a decade. I love the format. I'm a bit of a minimalist, so I don't care for physical items. Picking books also follows a similar simple criteria. I don't usually buy credits unless there's a deal and I need to rest of a series

  2. Comment on What are some words or usage that became more prominent in 2024, either in your life or in general? in ~talk

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    Oh just like how streamers do. That's pretty funny. I like that, but it did take me a minute to understand lol

    Oh just like how streamers do. That's pretty funny. I like that, but it did take me a minute to understand lol

  3. Comment on What were your favorite books that you read this year, and why? in ~books

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    That's understandable. His more humor based stories will not be everyone's cup of tea. His serious stuff is really good

    That's understandable. His more humor based stories will not be everyone's cup of tea. His serious stuff is really good

    2 votes

  4. Comment on What were your favorite books that you read this year, and why? in ~books

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    I love John Scalzi! The Interdependency Trilogy is really good. I should give that another listen this year.

    I love John Scalzi! The Interdependency Trilogy is really good. I should give that another listen this year.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    It wasn't until the revelation at the end of season 3 where he became bearable. So i can understand your friend there. It was kind of a sudden change imo, but I was okay with it. I'm in the last...

    It wasn't until the revelation at the end of season 3 where he became bearable. So i can understand your friend there. It was kind of a sudden change imo, but I was okay with it. I'm in the last 10 episodes before the final specials. I'm actually digging this version Eren. I have an idea of how this story might resolve based on the new information it gave us. I wouldn't be a fan of it, but I'll hold my assumptions til I finish.

    Overall though I'm enjoying the ride.

    3 votes

  6. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    I had no idea about the movies. The OADs are pretty good. They're some other perspectives on events during the early season.

    I had no idea about the movies. The OADs are pretty good. They're some other perspectives on events during the early season.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    So i took the end of the year off for a staycation. I've been binging Attack on Titan for the first time. I just finished season 3 and the OADs. I pretty much hated Eren up until the end of season...

    So i took the end of the year off for a staycation. I've been binging Attack on Titan for the first time. I just finished season 3 and the OADs. I pretty much hated Eren up until the end of season 3. Now he's okay lol. Aside from him, I've really enjoyed the story. The mysteries, world building, and seriousness of death have been my favorite parts. I'm interested to see how it all resolves.

    4 votes

  8. Comment on Christopher Nolan’s next film is an adaptation of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey,’ Universal reveals in ~movies

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    I will be there in the theater for all 5 hours.

    I will be there in the theater for all 5 hours.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    Paranoia sounds hilarious! I'm gonna add that to my list. I've watched a few episodes of Um, Actually and it's okay. Maybe it's the first season or it's just not my cup of tea

    Paranoia sounds hilarious! I'm gonna add that to my list. I've watched a few episodes of Um, Actually and it's okay. Maybe it's the first season or it's just not my cup of tea

    1 vote

  10. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    I just got a yearly Dropout sub after Game Changer and Make Some Noise shorts filling my YT feed. I have been watching those two shows and so far this subscription is more than worth it. I'm...

    I just got a yearly Dropout sub after Game Changer and Make Some Noise shorts filling my YT feed. I have been watching those two shows and so far this subscription is more than worth it. I'm mostly shocked at how the remote season of Game Changer is still good. I was totally expecting it to be disappointing since they can't be there in person.

    I'm not looking forward to catching up with Game Change and Make Some Noise, but it looks like they're plenty of other shows to enjoy too

    3 votes

  11. Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk

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    Oh man! The Japanaese manufactured Zojirushi rice cooker are the only real option for cooking good rice lol. I feel like most people who grew up in an Eastern Asian household are familiar with the...

    Oh man! The Japanaese manufactured Zojirushi rice cooker are the only real option for cooking good rice lol. I feel like most people who grew up in an Eastern Asian household are familiar with the design and the little elephant logo. So it was special when I was finally able to buy my own years ago.

    12 votes

  12. Comment on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet | Official reveal trailer in ~games

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    This one got me. This was a great reveal at the game awards. It's definitely on my list!

    This one got me. This was a great reveal at the game awards. It's definitely on my list!

    5 votes

  13. Comment on What short book series is worth more than its page count? in ~books

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    The Dispatcher is really good! The audio book is done by Zachery Quinto

    The Dispatcher is really good! The audio book is done by Zachery Quinto

    4 votes

  14. Comment on Favorite quick play tabletop game recommendations in ~games.tabletop

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    Monopoly Deal is a great game. It's taken over my family gatherings. It advertises as a 15 minute game, but it's usually longer. The goal of the game is to get three complete properties. Each turn...

    Monopoly Deal is a great game.

    It's taken over my family gatherings. It advertises as a 15 minute game, but it's usually longer. The goal of the game is to get three complete properties. Each turn you draw two cards and have three actions. Aside from property and cash, there are also action cards. Forced property trades, property steals, pay rent, prevent actions against you, etc.

    There's other rules, but nothing too complicated. Most kids and adults can pick this up and will play much faster than regular Monopoly.

    We used to be an Uno family, but this has become a staple ever since my cousin introduced it.

    Edit: To answer some of your other questions... the deck is no bigger than Uno. So it travels real easy. I find it to just be a fun game to play. The game is straight forward, but has depth. Most people will be invested in winning or losing.

    8 votes

  15. Comment on How To Train Your Dragon | Official teaser trailer in ~movies

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    Yupp, my mistake. I guess clicked on the child instead of the parent comment

    Yupp, my mistake. I guess clicked on the child instead of the parent comment

  16. Comment on How To Train Your Dragon | Official teaser trailer in ~movies

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    Obviously you don't, so why comment at all? You're just complaining about complaining. If you're disappointed or annoyed that the comment thread isn't as you expected, then say that. Don't simply...

    Who cares about all that crap?

    Obviously you don't, so why comment at all? You're just complaining about complaining. If you're disappointed or annoyed that the comment thread isn't as you expected, then say that. Don't simply dismiss everyone else's opinions with generic reasoning like you have never had a similar thought.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    So I'm about to get an annual subscription to Dropout! I have been getting the Game Changer and Make Noise shorts on YT and they've all been hilarious! I finally watched some of the free Game...

    So I'm about to get an annual subscription to Dropout! I have been getting the Game Changer and Make Noise shorts on YT and they've all been hilarious! I finally watched some of the free Game Changer episodes and that sold it for me. I'm gonna go through the other free episodes and sign up for dropout.

    This is a part of the internet I was unaware of, but glad I discovered it

    3 votes

  18. Comment on What's the biggest YouTube channel still run by just one person? in ~creative

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    Yea I'd be surprised if a YouTuber is doing their own editing on bigger channel. Nerdwriter1 still does, but he only puts out one video a month.

    Yea I'd be surprised if a YouTuber is doing their own editing on bigger channel. Nerdwriter1 still does, but he only puts out one video a month.

    7 votes

  19. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Yes. I definitely got my abbreviations mixed up 😆

    Yes. I definitely got my abbreviations mixed up 😆

    1 vote

  20. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    I was also not a huge fan of WandaVision, but I thought this show was better than that. It wasn't that good, but the final few episodes elevated the it for me. It made it an overall decent show....

    I was also not a huge fan of WandaVision, but I thought this show was better than that. It wasn't that good, but the final few episodes elevated the it for me. It made it an overall decent show. Which is pretty good on the MCU show scale

    2 votes