Thoughtninja's recent activity
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Comment on Tropical storm Francine forms in the Gulf of Mexico; Expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a hurricane on Wednesday in ~enviro
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Thoughtninja LinkI just finished The Darkness (2007) on 360 for the first time as a recommendation from my best friend. She was absolutely right. That game is a treat, whether it be the atmosphere, characters, NYC...I just finished The Darkness (2007) on 360 for the first time as a recommendation from my best friend. She was absolutely right. That game is a treat, whether it be the atmosphere, characters, NYC setting, and wild gameplay mechanics and crazy imagery.
I thoroughly loved it and let's not forget mr. Mike Patton as the voice of the Darkness is perfect.
I will be playing the second one soon as she also recommended it.
In the meantime I'm playing through Halo 3 ODST for the first time as well and loving it. I played through Halo 1-4 recently and didn't care for 4 but 3 stood out as my second favorite under 1.
ODST is quickly taking that spot. Along with Reach which I need to finish too. That also will end up high up on my Halo ranking list.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
Thoughtninja LinkI'm in the process of recording two covers, The Burning Red from Machine Head, and Dai The Flu from Deftones. Two of my favorite songs of all time. TBR is practically done. I just need to do final...I'm in the process of recording two covers, The Burning Red from Machine Head, and Dai The Flu from Deftones. Two of my favorite songs of all time.
TBR is practically done. I just need to do final vocal takes. The ones on my current mix were recorded very late night so couldn't get them where I want them yet in that moment.
Dai The Flu is also almost done. Simply vocals are left to do.
Then I have to figure what moniker to release these under. There will be some originals to follow as well.
A little backstory of me. I've been playing guitar, singing, and songwriting since I was 12 or 13 so about 26 years now. I also play bass and can do a bit on a kit.
Played in bands in HS, after, and then acoustic gigs until hanging it up. I always continued writing and recording though in the hundreds of songs only a small handful were good IMO.
Now I've been reinvigorated, my playing and writing is in full swing, and better than ever. Same with my singing. So I'm coming back and starting with these covers. Then originals and hopefully a newly formed band at some point. I will hopefully do some acoustic gigs with a friend in the extreme near future.
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Comment on Metallica - St. [b]Anger (Cover) (2024) in ~music
Thoughtninja LinkNo matter how the album is redone if the lyrics and vocal delivery remain the same I'll never be able to enjoy anything from this album. Those elements are just so bad it kills all enjoyment for...No matter how the album is redone if the lyrics and vocal delivery remain the same I'll never be able to enjoy anything from this album. Those elements are just so bad it kills all enjoyment for me.
I'm also a fan who doesn't care for Death Magnetic or the majority of Hardwired. It feels like a terrible three album run to me and their lowest period. They reoriented and nailed it on the newest however. And I love absolutely everything pre Anger. All of it.
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Comment on Is TV advertising still relevant? Does anybody under 60 even watch traditional TV anymore? in ~tv
Thoughtninja Link ParentThat Star Trek block on H&I is solid gold. The only other broadcast channels I watch is whichever channel plays In The Heat Of The Night and MeTV (mainly for Svengoolie). I'm 39 for reference.That Star Trek block on H&I is solid gold. The only other broadcast channels I watch is whichever channel plays In The Heat Of The Night and MeTV (mainly for Svengoolie). I'm 39 for reference.
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Comment on New ‘Jurassic World’ movie in the works with David Koepp writing in ~movies
Thoughtninja Link ParentLet's not forget the godawful dialog too.Let's not forget the godawful dialog too.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
Thoughtninja LinkI watched Scavengers Reign a few weeks ago and adored it. In trying to find a similar series I started watching Pantheon which I'm enjoying so far but I'm not as sucked into it as I was for SR....I watched Scavengers Reign a few weeks ago and adored it. In trying to find a similar series I started watching Pantheon which I'm enjoying so far but I'm not as sucked into it as I was for SR. I'm only on episode 3 so I'm guessing that's probably going to happen as I keep progressing through.
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Comment on What was your first computer game? (Soundcheck question 2023) in ~games
Thoughtninja LinkThe first one I remember was Mathblaster in elementary school. Redneck Rampage and Commander Keen 4 at my cousin's house around the same time. The first I ever owned was Diablo 2 whenever it came out.The first one I remember was Mathblaster in elementary school. Redneck Rampage and Commander Keen 4 at my cousin's house around the same time. The first I ever owned was Diablo 2 whenever it came out.
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Comment on What are your top three video game soundtracks? in ~games
Thoughtninja LinkDeus Ex - The original just has a masterful soundtrack that fits the vibes, aesthetics, and atmosphere of it's universe perfectly. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - Just a fun melodic solid soundtrack that...-
Deus Ex - The original just has a masterful soundtrack that fits the vibes, aesthetics, and atmosphere of it's universe perfectly.
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Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - Just a fun melodic solid soundtrack that perfectly compliments the visuals and gameplay of this 16bit classic.
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Comix Zone - as far as I understand this soundtrack was composed with live instruments but then redone for the Genesis sound chip. The synthesized alternative rock sound just hits a sweet spot for me.
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Comment on Introducing my dad to video games in ~games
Thoughtninja LinkIf it was me I'd get a PS3 or 360 as most if not all of the games are dirt cheap, updates for them are still available, and he can play all the best games of that era. Or at least a bunch of the...If it was me I'd get a PS3 or 360 as most if not all of the games are dirt cheap, updates for them are still available, and he can play all the best games of that era. Or at least a bunch of the great ones to start off with and it'll fit nicely within your budget. The graphics are outdated but he's not going to know or care and can enjoy countless hours of gaming fun on the cheap.
I'm still collecting the cream of the crop for both consoles and I can find them easily online and even locally at pawn shops and Goodwill etc.
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Comment on How frequently do you shower? in ~life
Thoughtninja (edited )LinkI shower once a day on my two days off and twice on all of my five workdays. Once before and once after. I work at a gym so I have to pick up weights people leave behind plus going around and...I shower once a day on my two days off and twice on all of my five workdays. Once before and once after. I work at a gym so I have to pick up weights people leave behind plus going around and cleaning/maintaining the entire 40,000 square foot building. Lots of potential for sweating.
On my days off I'll do any chores and grasscutting etc then shower and be good for the day. I hate feeling dirty so this system hasn't failed me yet.
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Comment on What are your favorite soundtracks for films and video games? in ~music
Thoughtninja Link ParentI absolutely agree with the OG DX and HR. I have yet to be able to play MD yet so I can't comment on that one. I love throwing on the first Deus Ex soundtrack every now and then and also Sonic...I absolutely agree with the OG DX and HR. I have yet to be able to play MD yet so I can't comment on that one. I love throwing on the first Deus Ex soundtrack every now and then and also Sonic Augmentation a remix album of it.
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Comment on Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring significant flooding to Baja California, southern California, and the southwest US in ~enviro
Thoughtninja Link ParentBeing from the other La (Louisiana) wind damage is the most likely issue with this. Meaning power and travel are going to be affected post storm. Well during too. Fill your bathtub if you have one...Being from the other La (Louisiana) wind damage is the most likely issue with this. Meaning power and travel are going to be affected post storm. Well during too. Fill your bathtub if you have one (flushing toilets/basic washing). Probably too late to stock up on non perishable foods or water. If you have any containers you can fill with tap water I'd recommend it. Even if you end up not really affected it never hurts to be prepared even in the most basic ways.
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Comment on What is something that, surprisingly, worked? in ~talk
Thoughtninja Link ParentA connection somewhere probably got knocked loose and couldn't make contact and then you made sure it did. Probably the lid switch I'd guess.A connection somewhere probably got knocked loose and couldn't make contact and then you made sure it did. Probably the lid switch I'd guess.
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Comment on What is something that, surprisingly, worked? in ~talk
Thoughtninja Link ParentThis is really interesting to me and I may be able to find out the mechanics of why that worked. My dad used to be a TV repair guy from the late 70s to the early 90s. He definitely worked on...This is really interesting to me and I may be able to find out the mechanics of why that worked. My dad used to be a TV repair guy from the late 70s to the early 90s. He definitely worked on really old sets. I think I'll ask him the next time I call him to find out.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
Thoughtninja LinkI've been watching Silo and am almost halfway through. So far I'm loving it. It has a good feel, good mystery, I enjoy the characters, and where the plot is going so far. I rarely watch TV shows...I've been watching Silo and am almost halfway through. So far I'm loving it. It has a good feel, good mystery, I enjoy the characters, and where the plot is going so far. I rarely watch TV shows anymore but this one has grabbed my interest.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
Thoughtninja Link ParentI'm just not interested in the MCU proper anymore so I didn't watch it. It feels like it's all run its course and is just persisting for the sake of itself now. That said if an when the X-Men are...I'm just not interested in the MCU proper anymore so I didn't watch it. It feels like it's all run its course and is just persisting for the sake of itself now.
That said if an when the X-Men are properly brought in the fold I'll see how that goes. Anything Spiderman gets my attention as well. They are knocking that out of the park.
This is all coming from someone who used to read all the comics and followed the MCU almost religiously.
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Comment on Thinning hair suggestions? in ~life.style
Thoughtninja Link ParentI take it down too the scalp with a razor. If the hair doesn't want to grow then it's fully got to go is my motto lol.I take it down too the scalp with a razor. If the hair doesn't want to grow then it's fully got to go is my motto lol.
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Comment on Retired Maj. David Grusch tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs in ~society
Thoughtninja (edited )Link ParentAlso to piggyback off of this an extremely advanced civilization may have ways of space travel we can't even begin to conceive of yet. Who knows honestly? We certainly don't fully. But we already...Also to piggyback off of this an extremely advanced civilization may have ways of space travel we can't even begin to conceive of yet. Who knows honestly? We certainly don't fully. But we already have concepts and theories of wormholes for example. They may use those mundanely like we use cars and subways etc hypothetically.
And I saying I believe this is what is happening? No, but is it impossible? There's no way to be sure of anything yet.
But it does beg the question that if this is the case why would they bother observing or visiting us? Is life potentially extremely rare in the universe and that makes us interesting? Or is it more common than we can currently conceive of and this is like us going to a remote region just to see what flora and fauna is there for documenting purposes? That's still making human based assumptions like you've pointed out of course.
All I can say is given we can only understand and observe so much of the universe and it's workings it doesn't make sense to discount the possibility (not saying you are, just those that are) at the very least. So I remain in the middle until more facts and evidence are presented.
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Comment on What's a good thriller that makes you care about the characters more about getting answers for "the big questions"? in ~movies
Thoughtninja Link ParentIt flew under the radar then but is a Fincher masterpiece. I'm old enough to have seen it then too but have no recollection of it then either. And no problem. I'm always glad to rep a great film....It flew under the radar then but is a Fincher masterpiece. I'm old enough to have seen it then too but have no recollection of it then either. And no problem. I'm always glad to rep a great film. I've never heard of Brainscan and will have to check that out. Added to my list lol.
That is a trip to see as it was just flittering about in the background and just got swallowed up into what's heading my way right now. It's looking like we'll be to the left of the eye so there's some relief there. I've lost count of the number of hurricanes I've encountered so this one will be added to the pile. Hopefully it isn't devastating to anyone in it's path. Acadiana is ready though.