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  1. 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!

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  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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 on the map with the police scanner jobs that are...

    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 on the map with the police scanner jobs that are left.

    I also fully completed the Spyro Reignited Trilogy (got all achievements,.I think the first time I've ever done that). I felt really motivated to do so for some reason, maybe because it was a childhood game of mine.

    I'm also in the process of playing through Half Life 2 for the first time, but this is sort of on pause until I finish Cyberpunk 2077.

    On the steam deck I'm mostly playing Balatro and Binding of Isaac, and maybe one or two other indie titles.

    2 votes
  8. Comment on Bespoke Synth - a highly modular DAW in ~music

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    hey, I'm just coming back to this post to consider playing around with Bespoke in the future - I have only a beginners level understanding in music theory, and have never used a DAW before, would...

    hey, I'm just coming back to this post to consider playing around with Bespoke in the future - I have only a beginners level understanding in music theory, and have never used a DAW before, would you say it's still possible to use this program to create for a beginner?

    3 votes
  9. Comment on Relativty — an open-source VR headset in ~tech

  10. Comment on T1 (previously known as SKT T1) wins the 2024 League of Legends World Championship for the fifth time in ~games

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    He played amazingly well, but so did everyone else on his team this tournament, Keria also had a highlight tournament with game winning plays, but Faker definitely stole the show with his Sylas in...

    He played amazingly well, but so did everyone else on his team this tournament, Keria also had a highlight tournament with game winning plays, but Faker definitely stole the show with his Sylas in Game 4.

    I wish you were a die-hard fan for one more year haha, 2022 was still the best World Championship ever in League, and I doubt it will ever be topped

    5 votes
  11. Comment on T1 (previously known as SKT T1) wins the 2024 League of Legends World Championship for the fifth time in ~games

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    For those out of the loop, this organization was 1 game away from not being at worlds, and they had to face a team they have not beat in a Bo5 for almost 18 months (GenG) to beating the tournament...

    For those out of the loop, this organization was 1 game away from not being at worlds, and they had to face a team they have not beat in a Bo5 for almost 18 months (GenG) to beating the tournament favorites BLG. Just an unprecedented run with Faker making magic happen in Games 4 and 5 with a well deserved finals MVP.

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

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    I recently finished Cyberpunk 2077 and the Phantom Liberty DLC and I very much enjoyed it. This is probably the newest game I have played that is not a remake or a port of some sort, and the...

    I recently finished Cyberpunk 2077 and the Phantom Liberty DLC and I very much enjoyed it. This is probably the newest game I have played that is not a remake or a port of some sort, and the graphics are absolutely amazing; as well with a great cast of characters that definitely make you feel something or another at least at one point in the game, especially during the intimate conversation moments you may have with them. Although this game will never reach the expectations placed upon it from the 48 minute watchable demo released in 2018, I think they redeemed themselves relatively gracefully and I very much look forward to their next Cyberpunk release, there's a lot of this world that needs exploring and good Cyberpunk genre games are few and far between.

    On the other hand, I am once again going to try again to get into Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door which I am having great difficulty picking up, never mind completing, but I think I am going to persevere and push through it because I promised my friend I would play it.

    Also looking forward to beating Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree DLC once I purchase it, can't wait for that.

    2 votes
  13. Comment on I cannot get into Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door in ~games

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    Oh interesting, I really enjoyed TLOU1, but got tired of TLOU2 midway with all the SJW pandering. And yes for sure, I definitey don't like every genre of game - I detest sports games, for example...

    Oh interesting, I really enjoyed TLOU1, but got tired of TLOU2 midway with all the SJW pandering. And yes for sure, I definitey don't like every genre of game - I detest sports games, for example - but I do like turn-based JRPGs and this is supposed to be one of the best, and I just find it underwhelming.

  14. Comment on I cannot get into Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door in ~games

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    Thanks for the feedback. What do you mean by liking about Echoes of Wisdom in a more academic way? Do they adhere to certain game design/principles that you're fond of?

    Thanks for the feedback. What do you mean by liking about Echoes of Wisdom in a more academic way? Do they adhere to certain game design/principles that you're fond of?

    1 vote
  15. Comment on I cannot get into Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door in ~games

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    I definitely do like the combat system being relatively simple, like Sea of Stars is. And yes, the paper design for everything is absolutely charming, shame the visuals are limited to the Switch,...

    I definitely do like the combat system being relatively simple, like Sea of Stars is. And yes, the paper design for everything is absolutely charming, shame the visuals are limited to the Switch, this game would look great on PC.

    2 votes
  16. I cannot get into Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door

    Hello, I am struggling with a relatively useless personal issue, I am finding it very hard to play the aforementioned game mentioned in the post. My close friend has this heralded as his favorite...

    Hello,

    I am struggling with a relatively useless personal issue, I am finding it very hard to play the aforementioned game mentioned in the post. My close friend has this heralded as his favorite game ever (tied with Majoras Mask) and possible one of the best of all time, and since the remake came out he very graciously lent me his copy. I have just gotten past the first major boss (Hooktail I think his name is) and just playing this game feels like a chore.

    The combat is very slow, the dialogue is so overly childish, the story is your typical Nintendo fan-fare story. Even the music, which Nintendo does a great job most of the time, I find just average. I find the Rogueport theme music to be overly obnoxious for some reason, and too grating to my ears for a central city/hub which you're visiting a lot.

    I really want to know what I am missing out on that makes this game so beloved by people other than pure nostalgia because I just can't see it. I know it's completely fine to not like games, but I feel a game as acclaimed as this should usually be liked by most people, and I think I usually fall into the subset of that lol.

    Ironically enough, this is the same friend who introduced me to FromSoftware and I have loved all of their games.

    16 votes
  17. Comment on Finding a sewing machine in ~hobbies

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    So I just got it on Friday and after replacing the needle, it does zig zag and straight stitches perfectly, and I bought some sewing machine oil as well. It's in great condition too

    So I just got it on Friday and after replacing the needle, it does zig zag and straight stitches perfectly, and I bought some sewing machine oil as well. It's in great condition too

    3 votes
  18. Comment on Finding a sewing machine in ~hobbies

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    Thanks a lot for your detailed input. I really appreciate it. I am guessing these machines are more prone to breaking/needing repairs? Or has your Janome been relatively trouble free since you...

    Thanks a lot for your detailed input. I really appreciate it.

    Once she has more experience sewing, she may decide to get a more complicated and specialized machine

    I am guessing these machines are more prone to breaking/needing repairs? Or has your Janome been relatively trouble free since you have gotten it?

    1 vote