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  1. Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes: App updates and feedback (March 2024) in ~tildes

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    I use your app daily. Thank you for all the time and effort you've put in. It really shows!

    I use your app daily. Thank you for all the time and effort you've put in. It really shows!

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  2. Comment on Bags and backpacks! What do you look for, what do you use? in ~life.style

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    After agonizing over reviews and different bag manufacturers, I settled on this one from Aer. I wanted a backpack that I could pack for a work trip without fooling with a carryon that could also...

    After agonizing over reviews and different bag manufacturers, I settled on this one from Aer.

    I wanted a backpack that I could pack for a work trip without fooling with a carryon that could also compress down to be a manageable day bag. I was worried it was going to be too big at first, but after using it for the past three months I can safely say it's quite manageable. I genuinely love this bag and it makes me happy every day I get to use it.

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  3. Comment on What's your not-D&D RPG, and why? in ~games.tabletop

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    Thank you for the detailed writeup! Every time I think I'm starting to get a handle on what's out there, I learn about completely new to me systems, like Edge of the Empire. I'll come back to your...

    Thank you for the detailed writeup! Every time I think I'm starting to get a handle on what's out there, I learn about completely new to me systems, like Edge of the Empire.

    I'll come back to your comment after I've read some more, including Edge of the Empire and Realms of Terrinoth.

  4. Comment on What's your not-D&D RPG, and why? in ~games.tabletop

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    I just got the Genesys core rulebook, since I've heard good things about it, but haven't cracked it open yet. Other than the dice pool mechanic, what do you like about it? What else does it bring...

    I just got the Genesys core rulebook, since I've heard good things about it, but haven't cracked it open yet. Other than the dice pool mechanic, what do you like about it? What else does it bring to the table?

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  5. Comment on What's your not-D&D RPG, and why? in ~games.tabletop

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    What kind of extra mechanics (or crunch) have you added so far? Anything you're interested in trying to add?

    What kind of extra mechanics (or crunch) have you added so far? Anything you're interested in trying to add?

  6. Comment on What's your not-D&D RPG, and why? in ~games.tabletop

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    Haha, I'm part of a Rifts campaign set in England (World Book 3) and it is WILD. The amount of page turning and backtracking makes me feel like a wizard pouring over arcane texts looking to...

    Haha, I'm part of a Rifts campaign set in England (World Book 3) and it is WILD. The amount of page turning and backtracking makes me feel like a wizard pouring over arcane texts looking to extract their dark powers, but we are having an absolute blast regardless of the ramshackle structure of the system.

    I'll have to check out Modiphius! Sounds intriguing.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on What's your not-D&D RPG, and why? in ~games.tabletop

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    I've begun collecting various game systems to improve the Curse of Strahd campaign I'm running for some friends: Pathfinder 2e, Fate, Index Card RPG, and Microscope RPG to name a few. For me, I've...

    I've begun collecting various game systems to improve the Curse of Strahd campaign I'm running for some friends: Pathfinder 2e, Fate, Index Card RPG, and Microscope RPG to name a few.

    For me, I've shifted from "Let's switch systems at my table," to "How can I elevate the system that everyone already knows."

    Every group is different, but this video got me thinking about what's "core" at our particular table and how I, as the GM, have the power make a great campaign regardless of the system used if I understand game fundamentals well enough. https://youtu.be/YD06aKOf_ok

    That said, I would be VERY interested to hear if anyone has tried more surreal game systems like Troika! or Electric Bastionland. What was your experience like?

    2 votes

  8. Comment on IBM shows off Project Debater, an AI designed to make coherent arguments in ~tech

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    If they came out with a consumer reports version of this, it would definitely save me some time.

    If they came out with a consumer reports version of this, it would definitely save me some time.

  9. Comment on US expected to disengage from UN's Human Rights Council in ~news

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    I feel like I need way more context on the inner workings of the UN to be able to know whether this is a good, bad, or in the middle type of thing. Does anyone know what the likely outcome will be...

    I feel like I need way more context on the inner workings of the UN to be able to know whether this is a good, bad, or in the middle type of thing. Does anyone know what the likely outcome will be from this?

    5 votes

  10. Comment on What do you remember about the "old" internet? in ~talk

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    It's one thing to know how something came to be but completely something else when you live it. What's something you miss about being online during that time?

    It's one thing to know how something came to be but completely something else when you live it. What's something you miss about being online during that time?

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    I feel like we just need to move to Paris for a while. There's SO much history you could spend a lifetime there and still have things to do and see. Thank you for the suggestions! I have the...

    I feel like we just need to move to Paris for a while. There's SO much history you could spend a lifetime there and still have things to do and see.

    Thank you for the suggestions! I have the places you mentioned written down. Do you travel to Paris often?

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    Thank you for the suggestion! I'm pretty sure we're planning on going to Sacré-Cœur at some point. Is there anything you regret not doing from your trip?

    Thank you for the suggestion! I'm pretty sure we're planning on going to Sacré-Cœur at some point. Is there anything you regret not doing from your trip?

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    I've heard the Egyptian exhibit is super cool. I started watching a Paris expat (I think it's like Jay S-something on youtube) and that's when I first heard about these "secret" Louvre entrances....

    I've heard the Egyptian exhibit is super cool.

    I started watching a Paris expat (I think it's like Jay S-something on youtube) and that's when I first heard about these "secret" Louvre entrances.

    Thank you so much for the suggestions! We'll definitely be living that café life.

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  14. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    Okay, cool! Do you remember about how much the rental cost? I'm assuming it can't be too much, right?

    Okay, cool! Do you remember about how much the rental cost? I'm assuming it can't be too much, right?

  15. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    I'm definitely going all the way to Paris to eat McDonalds. Why else would I go? ;) Is there a particular reason you like D'Orsay over the Louvre? Montmartre sounds lovely. That's where Sacré-Cœur...

    I'm definitely going all the way to Paris to eat McDonalds. Why else would I go? ;)

    Is there a particular reason you like D'Orsay over the Louvre?

    Montmartre sounds lovely. That's where Sacré-Cœur is, correct? I think we were hoping to spend some time there if possible.

    Thank you so much!

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  16. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    Oh man, I had forgotten he did those things. That jogged my memory though and I had to look it up. My favorite quote of his is "I don't do drugs. I am drugs." It totally fits his "madman" schtick.

    Oh man, I had forgotten he did those things. That jogged my memory though and I had to look it up. My favorite quote of his is "I don't do drugs. I am drugs." It totally fits his "madman" schtick.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    Thank you so much! When are you making a trip back there next?

    Thank you so much! When are you making a trip back there next?

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  18. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    Haha, let me know if you find anything good because I don't watch documentaries all the time but when I do I tend to binge them all in a row. Part of me still doubts Dali's assertion that no drugs...

    Haha, let me know if you find anything good because I don't watch documentaries all the time but when I do I tend to binge them all in a row.

    Part of me still doubts Dali's assertion that no drugs were involved with the making of his works. What are your thoughts on that?

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  19. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    Well, in that case, do you have any documentary suggestions on either of them?

    Well, in that case, do you have any documentary suggestions on either of them?

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Travelling to Paris. Stories, advice, and tips? in ~travel

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    We love to slow down and try and connect with our surroundings when we travel so we can actually enjoy creating experiences we'll remember. Bike or moped? Is biking dangerous there?

    We love to slow down and try and connect with our surroundings when we travel so we can actually enjoy creating experiences we'll remember.

    Bike or moped? Is biking dangerous there?

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