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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
ToteRose Link ParentI'm with you on Dispatch. The episodes flew by. I went in blind (just "Telltale vibes, The boys/Invincible-like take on superheroes, famous voices and original gameplay") and was a little bummed...I'm with you on Dispatch. The episodes flew by. I went in blind (just "Telltale vibes, The boys/Invincible-like take on superheroes, famous voices and original gameplay") and was a little bummed when I hit the end of chapter 2, but the short-session format kind of works here. It really does feel like a weekly show you keep up with.
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Comment on Changes to Advent of Code starting this December in ~comp.advent_of_code
ToteRose Link ParentOh, I did just that! I'm halfway through 2015 already in just one day! These challenges are addictive.Oh, I did just that! I'm halfway through 2015 already in just one day! These challenges are addictive.
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Comment on Changes to Advent of Code starting this December in ~comp.advent_of_code
ToteRose Link ParentFirst time seeing this, and I can't believe I haven't found about it sooner! I've always loved those "escape room" advent calendars where each door gives you a hint for which the next day's door...First time seeing this, and I can't believe I haven't found about it sooner! I've always loved those "escape room" advent calendars where each door gives you a hint for which the next day's door is, and programming in general is super satisfying once you get it right. I've played a few programming puzzle games in the past and had lots of fun, so this seems like such a good idea. I can't wait for the first puzzle! Meanwhile, I'll be checking previous years to get an idea of how this goes.
Also, about the changes, it's my first year so it doesn't really make a difference for me, but they all sound like completely valid reasons, and I'm glad you're prioritizing your own health and still providing us with fun challenges, so thank you!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
ToteRose Link ParentThese are my thoughts exactly!! I love the character design/customization of the game, even if the world itself lacks a lot of detail. I've had so much fun exploring the stores, learning how the...These are my thoughts exactly!! I love the character design/customization of the game, even if the world itself lacks a lot of detail. I've had so much fun exploring the stores, learning how the new battle mechanics work and exploring all the different routes despite the mobility itself being so limited.
I have not tried the Ranked Battles yet since I want to wait until I finish the story, but I'm so hyped to get the stones!
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Comment on Is there a service that a regular joe can use to provide subs or dubbing for a movie? in ~movies
ToteRose LinkI'm unsure if this is what you're looking for, since it's strange that none has mentioned it yet. But have you tried checking on places like Fiverr? Or any other freelance hiring websites, for...I'm unsure if this is what you're looking for, since it's strange that none has mentioned it yet. But have you tried checking on places like Fiverr? Or any other freelance hiring websites, for that matter.
If not, you can go the complete opposite route and post your job, so freelancers can apply, on a website like Upwork.
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Comment on What's your video game comfort food? in ~games
ToteRose LinkProbably an odd pick since it's mostly seen as a chaotic, money-grab, rage-inducing ADHD playground, but Overwatch has to be my pick. I've played this game since launch, and at this point it's...Probably an odd pick since it's mostly seen as a chaotic, money-grab, rage-inducing ADHD playground, but Overwatch has to be my pick.
I've played this game since launch, and at this point it's almost instinctive to boot up my PC and queue up. I can slip into auto mode on the days my brain needs to disconnect and still perform well. The little "dings" on hits are absurdly satisfying, the movement and abilities feel so fluid compared to any other game I've tried, and you can do the stupidest thing and still somehow play "well". Also, every time I decide to take it seriously, I still notice myself improving.
On top of all that, the Workshop (and more recently the Stadium mode) adds a ton of variety when I'm bored of the core game. Nothing else hits the same mix of feedback, flow, and “just one more” for me.
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Comment on Looking for a beginner turntable and near field speaker in ~hobbies
ToteRose Link ParentThanks for the advice! This lines up with my suspicions about the LP60 being the sensible pick at my range. The LP120's upgrade path makes sense, but the current price jump puts it out of reach...Thanks for the advice! This lines up with my suspicions about the LP60 being the sensible pick at my range. The LP120's upgrade path makes sense, but the current price jump puts it out of reach for now.
And agreed on focusing on the music, my "wish list" of albums is already pricier than the whole setup budget, so keeping the gear simple and reliable seems the smart move hahaha.
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Comment on Looking for a beginner turntable and near field speaker in ~hobbies
ToteRose Link ParentNot unwanted at all, every answer helps me learn, even if our wallet starts shaking just from reading haha. The JBL/Kali point is noted; if Black Friday drops them into reach, we could be tempted...Not unwanted at all, every answer helps me learn, even if our wallet starts shaking just from reading haha. The JBL/Kali point is noted; if Black Friday drops them into reach, we could be tempted to wait and stretch a little.
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Comment on Looking for a beginner turntable and near field speaker in ~hobbies
ToteRose Link Parent10 years trouble-free on the RT80 is great data, even if the current pricing doesn't help my ~€150 hunt much, it's useful context. Thanks for checking!10 years trouble-free on the RT80 is great data, even if the current pricing doesn't help my ~€150 hunt much, it's useful context. Thanks for checking!
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Comment on Looking for a beginner turntable and near field speaker in ~hobbies
ToteRose Link ParentThanks for the first-hand notes, that's really helpful. The reliability issues you saw with the LP60 are exactly what I'm trying to avoid since I don't know much about this new hobby just yet. Do...Thanks for the first-hand notes, that's really helpful. The reliability issues you saw with the LP60 are exactly what I'm trying to avoid since I don't know much about this new hobby just yet. Do you know if the LP60XBT has the same issues or is it the same model but with Bluetooth?
I've seen the Sony PS-LX310BT around, it may be a solid option if I can't find anything that convinces me 100% for my budget.
Edifier keep popping up as solid near field picks and this particular model you mention is around my budget so it's good to know they sound great!
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Comment on Looking for a beginner turntable and near field speaker in ~hobbies
ToteRose Link ParentThat's similar to what I think I'll go for after the little I've explored, compared to how huge this world seems. Edifiers look like a solid choice, lots of models, good value, and consensus seems...That's similar to what I think I'll go for after the little I've explored, compared to how huge this world seems. Edifiers look like a solid choice, lots of models, good value, and consensus seems mostly positive. The R1280DBS fits my budget/desk setup too, so it's helpful to hear you're happy with that combo. Thanks!
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Comment on Looking for a beginner turntable and near field speaker in ~hobbies
ToteRose Link ParentThank you for your input! I understand the many benefits of buying a used table but doesn't seem to be an option for us here. We live on an island so the second hand market is not as varied as...Thank you for your input! I understand the many benefits of buying a used table but doesn't seem to be an option for us here. We live on an island so the second hand market is not as varied as other places. Our city is not small at all (almost a million people) but shipping from outside can be tricky, so for this we're trying to stick to new gear.
I checked for Wharfedale Diamond 9.1, and from what I can tell these aren't being made anymore, so availability here is spotty. I'll keep an eye out in case something interesting pops up locally, though. Besides, these are passive, right? If I end up going for the LP-60 I would need speakers with built-in amp, isn't it?
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Looking for a beginner turntable and near field speaker
I recently got my first vinyl (Breach by Twenty One Pilots) for my birthday. I've had it on streaming nonstop but want to play it properly and start a small collection. I've seen a lot of...
I recently got my first vinyl (Breach by Twenty One Pilots) for my birthday. I've had it on streaming nonstop but want to play it properly and start a small collection.
I've seen a lot of recommendations for the Audio-Technica AT-LP60 as a beginner option (affordable and apparently decent quality) but also read that spending a little more can get something more "serious", though I need speakers too.
The thing is that it needs to be new gear only or easy to buy: My partner plans to gift the setup for Christmas and marketplace/used gear is hard to source locally where we live, so that's probably out. We have a budget of around €150 for the turntable and other €150 for the speakers, or €300 total. Open to a modest stretch if it avoids an early upgrade. Manual or semi-auto is fine but preferable plug-and-play.
Prefer compact powered speakers with good near field clarity, not necessarily loud since they'll sit behind my PC monitor on my desk.
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If I'm considering the AT-LP60, what's the smartest "slightly more €" upgrade path for a first set-up?
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For small desks, which powered speakers pair well with entry-level turntables (good clarity but not boomy)?
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Anything to avoid or other advice you may have for a beginner?
Appreciate any guidance. I’m looking forward to spinning Breach and building out a few more records.
Ps: Already ordered anti-static inner sleeves, outer sleeves, and a carbon-fiber record brush to keep things clean!
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Comment on How would rings realistically affect living on a planet? [worldbuilding] in ~creative
ToteRose LinkIn reality, here on Earth and assuming our moon gets replaced by this ring and it's on a stable orbit around Earth, I think there would be a series of side effects happening other than just the...In reality, here on Earth and assuming our moon gets replaced by this ring and it's on a stable orbit around Earth, I think there would be a series of side effects happening other than just the view. I'm no expert and I'll probably be wrong in most of these so take it with a grain of salt.
Tides would weaken almost immediately, a ring system applies a more uniform gravitational pull, while the Moon creates dynamic, focused tidal bulges. Coastal ecosystems that rely on strong tidal flows (like wetlands and estuaries) would start to destabilize within weeks. Species that depend on those cycles for feeding, migration, or reproduction could be hit hard.
Long-term, without the Moon’s gravitational pull to stabilize Earth’s axial tilt, we might see chaotic wobbling over thousands to millions of years. That could lead to extreme seasonal variations or even ice ages in unexpected regions.
I also imagine rings could subtly affect global temperatures, depending on their density and angle, either by reflecting sunlight or casting large shadows at certain times of year. That could drive localized climate differences, especially near the equator.
Even without direct plot relevance, I think rings could inspire cultural, mythological, or even architectural responses, especially if they were vividly visible in the sky. So while a lot of sci-fi uses rings as vibes-only, I love the idea of leaning into the deeper implications.
Once again, I'm no astrophysicists but it was a neat little mental exercise!
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Comment on What historic unsolved mysteries do you want solved? in ~talk
ToteRose Link ParentWell, that's the point, we don't know for sure. The most accepted theory is that someone put them there, I've even heard that they used to have navigational knowledge but they just stopped passing...Well, that's the point, we don't know for sure. The most accepted theory is that someone put them there, I've even heard that they used to have navigational knowledge but they just stopped passing it down throught generations but nothing to back this up really. Then some people has mentioned they may have been banished to the islands, as punishment or to isolate rebellious tribes. The reality is that we don't know yet.
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Comment on What historic unsolved mysteries do you want solved? in ~talk
ToteRose Link ParentI'm not a big reader, but if I can find it in audiobook format, I'll give it a try!I'm not a big reader, but if I can find it in audiobook format, I'll give it a try!
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Comment on What historic unsolved mysteries do you want solved? in ~talk
ToteRose Link ParentRight? Like, what where they thinking? was it an accident? did they even notice they were the first to do it?Right? Like, what where they thinking? was it an accident? did they even notice they were the first to do it?
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Comment on What historic unsolved mysteries do you want solved? in ~talk
ToteRose Link ParentAs far as I know, Guanches arrived around 1st - 2nd century B.C. and they lacked boats or the knowledge of how to navigate the sea.The Dawn of Everything: a New History of Humanity
As far as I know, Guanches arrived around 1st - 2nd century B.C. and they lacked boats or the knowledge of how to navigate the sea.
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Comment on What historic unsolved mysteries do you want solved? in ~talk
ToteRose LinkSo I've always been fascinated not just by what happened in history, but who did it first. The 'firsts' that shaped the course of civilization but are completely lost to time. I'd love to know who...So I've always been fascinated not just by what happened in history, but who did it first. The 'firsts' that shaped the course of civilization but are completely lost to time. I'd love to know who was the first human to do things like:
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Say an actual word with symbolic meaning or the first name given and what it meant (if it even meant anything).
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Use fire deliberately.
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Create a tool on purpose, not by accident.
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Domesticate a dog.
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Realize you could plant seeds and grow food.
The list goes on and on, these are just some of the oldest things that I could think of so we'll never know who they were, or even where exactly these moments happened. But they were real, and they changed everything. To me, those are the most haunting and beautiful mysteries of all.
I also got some local ones that's extremely curious about, like how did Guanches even get to the Canary Islands? The native people of the islands, somehow reached the archipelago before recorded navigation. DNA now links them to Berber peoples, yet no one can explain how a pre-Roman North-African culture crossed 100 km of Atlantic and thrived in isolation, complete with mummification, star-aligned caves, and a whistling language.
And then there's San Borondón, the legendary “eighth island” of the Canaries. Sailors claimed to see it for centuries. It appeared on old maps but every time someone sailed toward it, it vanished into mist. Today, it's said that it might just be an optical illusion, a mirage caused by reflections of nearby islands on the sea or in the sky. But the legend still lingers, and people continue to watch the horizon, just in case.
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Been getting back into moving my body after realizing how rusty I've gotten from working + gaming (sitting 12–15 hrs/day some days). I'm 25, not overweight thanks to decent metabolism, but I've noticed I get tired easily, mood dips, and just feel… off.
I've picked up playing some basketball with friends 1 or 2 times a week. So fun, but feels like not enough plus it's a bit inconsistent, so I bought a skateboard for the days our schedules don't line up, mostly cruising for a couple of hours to get fresh air and some low-impact cardio.
Never before I've been this active, and whenever I tried I stopped after a few weeks because working out on my own is just boring and can't really be bothered, so finding fun things to do that are healthy has helped me a lot!