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  1. Comment on Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is now available as a free DLC in ~games

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    To be honest I thought that the co-op was only included in the DLC, I didn't realize it was integrated in a previous update.

    To be honest I thought that the co-op was only included in the DLC, I didn't realize it was integrated in a previous update.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is now available as a free DLC in ~games

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    I have been eagerly waiting for this DLC, and it includes a whole list of improvements, QoL features, including: New player classes New playable character COUCH Co-Op with up to 3 players!

    I have been eagerly waiting for this DLC, and it includes a whole list of improvements, QoL features, including:

    • New player classes
    • New playable character
    • COUCH Co-Op with up to 3 players!
    11 votes

  4. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Was about to make a post saying almost my exact same thoughts! Great game - I actually want a short game for a change of pace (but I think it may take me longer than most because I think I'm...

    Was about to make a post saying almost my exact same thoughts! Great game - I actually want a short game for a change of pace (but I think it may take me longer than most because I think I'm willing to go for 100% completion for this game + DLCs, whenever a sale comes).

    The game is definitely not too difficult, but I was pleasantly surprised that there is relatively minimal hand holding as well after the first 2 hours. And, like everyone has echoed, this game plays fantastically on the Steam Deck.

    6 votes

  5. Comment on What's a game that you feel like you missed out on? in ~games

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    As far as dead games though, I think this would be closer to the bottom of the list personally - you can still find people playing Dark Souls 1 or 2 PvP hahaha - close to 30,000 people is a pretty...

    As far as dead games though, I think this would be closer to the bottom of the list personally - you can still find people playing Dark Souls 1 or 2 PvP hahaha - close to 30,000 people is a pretty healthy player base for a single player game.

  6. Comment on What's a game that you feel like you missed out on? in ~games

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    Really interesting conversation starter! I grew up in a relatively low income household, so whenever I got a console (I had a PS1 and an Xbox 360), I would have to wait years in-between games,...

    Really interesting conversation starter!

    I grew up in a relatively low income household, so whenever I got a console (I had a PS1 and an Xbox 360), I would have to wait years in-between games, unless my friends were nice enough to gift me a game on my birthday.

    I missed out on the prime days of Halo 2 multiplayer, I never have played WoW or Guild Wars, didn't get to play many of the Call of Duties to the aformentioned reason above,

    I also never owned a Nintendo home console (other than the current Switch, which I have almost no games for) so most of the games on there are games I never got the chance to play.

    There are probably others I can name if I thought about it more.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on What are the best niche software tools you're using? in ~tech

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    Mind sharing what sort of work/projects you're doing with that software? Would love to know/learn more.

    LTspice

    Mind sharing what sort of work/projects you're doing with that software? Would love to know/learn more.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I have not. My first console was a PlayStation 1, and then I had an Xbox, Xbox 360 until I moved to PC. For handhelds I had a Gameboy Color and eventually a 3DS. I barely made it past the first...

    I have not. My first console was a PlayStation 1, and then I had an Xbox, Xbox 360 until I moved to PC. For handhelds I had a Gameboy Color and eventually a 3DS.

    I barely made it past the first boss, so I guess just the beginning of Chapter 2?

  9. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Thanks! I am mostly able to wait without too much fuss in regards to Oblivion because there seems to be some performance issues with the game (although that can just be poor performance for AMD...

    Thanks! I am mostly able to wait without too much fuss in regards to Oblivion because there seems to be some performance issues with the game (although that can just be poor performance for AMD cards on UE5), but will still wait for some performance patches to be pushed regardless.

    And yes that is great. I always hear great things about RDR2 so I'm looking forward to it.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food

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    Last week I probably cooked my fanciest dish ever. My wife came back after 10 weeks of not seeing her; I made her a dish called Constantinople Beef Stew with Eggplant Pureé. She said it was one of...

    Last week I probably cooked my fanciest dish ever. My wife came back after 10 weeks of not seeing her; I made her a dish called Constantinople Beef Stew with Eggplant Pureé. She said it was one of the best tasting dishes she's ever had.

    Granted, it took me almost 4 hours to make because I'm a complete amateur in the kitchen, but I was glad with how it turned out.

    3 votes

  11. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I've been playing even more Balatro than I usually do. I am having great difficulty clearing orange stake on the spectral deck for some reason - either I mess up or I just get an unlucky boss....

    I've been playing even more Balatro than I usually do. I am having great difficulty clearing orange stake on the spectral deck for some reason - either I mess up or I just get an unlucky boss.

    Been playing brotato before bed for the past couple of days.

    Started playing Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time - the beginning of the game is pretty boring in my opinion, but I hope it gets better soon.

    The Oblivion remake looks great, and I'm really interested in playing it, but have a whole backlog of other games to play.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Wow, I'm glad you had that experience with Paper Mario TTYD because I had the complete opposite. I found the soundtrack and dialogue to be incredibly dull - maybe it's the speakers on the switch -...

    Wow, I'm glad you had that experience with Paper Mario TTYD because I had the complete opposite. I found the soundtrack and dialogue to be incredibly dull - maybe it's the speakers on the switch - and the combat just so boring compared to other turn based RPGs like sea of stars. I even made a post here complaining about it lmao.

    Perhaps I'll try giving it a go again in the near future, maybe it gets more interesting.

  13. Comment on If you had to buy a car today, what would you buy? in ~transport

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    I'd buy a Lexus IS 350/ES 350 with an F-Sport Trim. I've been saving for one for years now lol

    I'd buy a Lexus IS 350/ES 350 with an F-Sport Trim. I've been saving for one for years now lol

    4 votes

  15. Comment on Suggestions for a tablet or a light laptop in ~tech

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    Hey your post is really insightful, do you have a recommendation for a quality laptop from the ThinkPad line? I'm thinking of either going that or with a used MacBook down the line. Thanks!

    Hey your post is really insightful, do you have a recommendation for a quality laptop from the ThinkPad line? I'm thinking of either going that or with a used MacBook down the line. Thanks!

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Maybe I'll try to have a more open mind and attempt to play this game when I get the time

    Maybe I'll try to have a more open mind and attempt to play this game when I get the time

  17. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Thanks for the reply, I should have been more specific with my timestamp - I was referring to the "choo choo" part that you mentioned

    Thanks for the reply, I should have been more specific with my timestamp - I was referring to the "choo choo" part that you mentioned

  18. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I've been playing Cyberpunk 2077. I finished the DLC a while ago (absolutely fantastic, can't wait to replay it one day) and am just doing clean up for the achievements (for some reason I have...

    I've been playing Cyberpunk 2077. I finished the DLC a while ago (absolutely fantastic, can't wait to replay it one day) and am just doing clean up for the achievements (for some reason I have been really wanting to get achievements for the past month? Usually I do not care about them).

    I have also been playing Doom (2016). The multiplayer for this game is unfortunately dead, because I think it has been one of the most fresh PvP FPS experiences I've had in a decade. The maps are visually interesting, the movement is smooth, and the loadouts seem to be thoughtfully crafted (rune/weapon combinations). I wish I was able to experience it in its prime, and it sucks it didn't keep a meaningful player base. Maybe there's a discord where people get together to play multiplayer or something lol

    7 votes

  19. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I have no attachment to Indiana Jones, and I watched this cinematic until I got to this point: https://youtu.be/mWE28ObGI44?t=136 I had to turn it off because I got second hand embarrassment -...

    I have no attachment to Indiana Jones, and I watched this cinematic until I got to this point:

    https://youtu.be/mWE28ObGI44?t=136

    I had to turn it off because I got second hand embarrassment - should someone expect more of the same or is most of the dialogue this... dumb?

    1 vote

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

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    Steam Deck. It's not a necessary device by any means, but at such a relatively low barrier to entry to gaming and computing (because it can double as a traditional desktop with the dock if need...

    Steam Deck. It's not a necessary device by any means, but at such a relatively low barrier to entry to gaming and computing (because it can double as a traditional desktop with the dock if need be), it is so amazing the sort of power that can be put in such a portable package. I get so excited talking about it.

    3 votes