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  1. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    Interesting, thanks for the recommendation. I'll keep an eye for Outer Wilds. At first it didn't feel interesting because usually I'm not a fan of loop mechanisms. :)

    Interesting, thanks for the recommendation. I'll keep an eye for Outer Wilds. At first it didn't feel interesting because usually I'm not a fan of loop mechanisms. :)

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  2. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    Hi :) Just a quick question, is Bioshock 1 the remastered version or the original? I already have the Bioshock 2 remastered edition, so if you key is for the Bioshock 1 remastered edition, I would...

    Hi :) Just a quick question, is Bioshock 1 the remastered version or the original? I already have the Bioshock 2 remastered edition, so if you key is for the Bioshock 1 remastered edition, I would gladly accept it. The original one I already have it, thank you and happy holidays :)

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  3. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    Hi :) I would gladly accept Oxenfree. It's been on my radar for such a long time, but never clicked on buy. And to others, please for the love of god, someone take Shadow Tactics: Blades of the...

    Hi :) I would gladly accept Oxenfree. It's been on my radar for such a long time, but never clicked on buy.

    And to others, please for the love of god, someone take Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, it is such a great game. If you played Commandos game like I did when I was a kid, you will love this game. Sadly the company Mimimi closed down recently :(

    Any ways, happy holidays and all the best!

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  4. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    Hi, I would gladly accept the Witness, if available. :) I loved Braid which was also designed by Jonathan Blow but never tried a Myst-like game where you need to use solve enviromental puzzles, so...

    Hi, I would gladly accept the Witness, if available. :) I loved Braid which was also designed by Jonathan Blow but never tried a Myst-like game where you need to use solve enviromental puzzles, so really curious about this one. Happy Holidays and all the best!

    Edit: Just noticed another one which has been in my radar for a while. If possible, I wouldn't mind 12 minutes too, specially because it was designed by a fellow countrymen (which is super rare for my country). :) Thx!

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  5. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    Hi :) I would gladly accept Pikuniku. Please and thank you. Happy Holidays and all the best!

    Hi :) I would gladly accept Pikuniku. Please and thank you. Happy Holidays and all the best!

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  6. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    Hi :) I would very interested in Jusant please. Very interested in chill climbing game. In second option, Tchia to play with the kids. Happy Holidays and all the best!

    Hi :) I would very interested in Jusant please. Very interested in chill climbing game. In second option, Tchia to play with the kids. Happy Holidays and all the best!

  7. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2024 in ~games

  8. Comment on Most reliable privacy-conscious notes app? in ~tech

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    Hi! So, every time I want privacy-friendly software I usually go check this website first: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/ They have recommendations for a lot of stuff. They have for notes...

    Hi!

    So, every time I want privacy-friendly software I usually go check this website first: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/

    They have recommendations for a lot of stuff. They have for notes taking software also here.

    Even their guides are open-source, and you can improve the website with contributions on GitHub!

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  9. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2024 in ~games

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    Hello. I really would love The Rewinder and Braid. If no one picks it up, maybe Gris too, :) Thanks a lot, cheers!

    Hello. I really would love The Rewinder and Braid. If no one picks it up, maybe Gris too, :) Thanks a lot, cheers!

  10. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2024 in ~games

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    Yakuza 4, please and thank you a lot. Cheers :)

    Yakuza 4, please and thank you a lot. Cheers :)

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  11. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June/July 2024 in ~games

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    Thanks a lot for the giveaway kfwyre :) To be honest, I only have interest in one game, 5 tickets for art of rally please! Cheers.

    Thanks a lot for the giveaway kfwyre :) To be honest, I only have interest in one game, 5 tickets for art of rally please!

    Cheers.

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  12. Comment on What would it take for a soup to be exciting? in ~food

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    I'm going to say something that probably no one knows, and even I didn't know until I emigrated. Portugal is the soup paradise. I thought it was standard (at least in European context) that eating...

    I'm going to say something that probably no one knows, and even I didn't know until I emigrated. Portugal is the soup paradise. I thought it was standard (at least in European context) that eating soup frequently was the way to get your veggies. Then I discovered that in almost all places that soup is the main and not a side course!

    Soup is integral to our diet. Soup usually is the first course in your meal. Maybe in Summer you can sometimes trade soup for salad (but our typical salad is always the same which I find it boring; lettuce, cucumber, tomato, salt, vinegar and olive oil), but, if there are younger kids at the table then you can bet it is 100% guaranteed to have soup on the table.

    What I wanted to arrive is: try to search Portuguese soups on the internet, we have so many recipes so it is hard for me to say something useful.

    Maybe just to provide examples with some photos, see here or here Even though we have much more across the multiple regions.

    The famous ones that come out off the top of my head:

    • Fish soup (from Algarve)
    • Caldo Verde (from Minho)
    • Pedra soup (from Ribatejo) - Ok, this one is basically a main course.
    • Açorda (from Alentejo) - Ok, maybe another main course
    • Tomato soup with poached eggs (from Alentejo)
    • Canja de galinha - Basically, chicken soup. But outside PT, this soup is bland. In here, it is delicious. Not sure why is different.
    • etc

    But then we have so many other ones that I think it's hard to point to a certain region. Everyone does stuff just like carrot cream soup, vegetable cream soup, spinach soup, leeks soup, watercress soup, green beans soup, because they are faster. These soups can have the same base, and you simply switch the "topping" (spinach, green beans, etc).

    A base could be something like potato (but to be honest, I have been skipping this because it is an "empty vegetable" and maybe something like chacoyte it is better and still gives that creamy texture; but even chacoyte is optional), aubergine, courgette, some carrots and pumpkin. So something like 1x Aubergine, 3/4x Potatos or 1x Chacoyte (optional), 5x Carrots, one bag of frozen chopped pumpkin (I think 500gr), 1/2x courgette (depending on size), 1/2x onions, salt and olive oil. After that is cooked, you blend it and add the topping afterwards and cook for a little bit longer.

    Ah, and I use 3 litres of water. Don't be afraid to freeze the soup! The soup stays good in the pan and in the fridge maybe for 4 days, then later freeze!

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  13. Comment on Mirror's Edge Catalyst and empty worlds in ~games

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    I never have time to contribute here on Tildes because of life and kids, but, just wanted to write a word of praise. It was a fun listen. It reminded me the group of videos that I like from ACG's...

    I never have time to contribute here on Tildes because of life and kids, but, just wanted to write a word of praise. It was a fun listen. It reminded me the group of videos that I like from ACG's channel called "These Worlds Are Amazing -Walking the Walk".

    Loved the first Mirror's Edge; probably one of the games I've replayed multiple times this last 20 years together with The Witcher 1 and GTA Vice City, so I enjoyed listening about the game I already knew about and about the game I never played!

    Yes, I never played Catalyst because I had a crappy a PC then but now with a good PC, I don't have any more free time, but, puh, your video really took all the excitement about ever playing that game. Really didn't like the new sci-fi vibe (god-damn, even the bullets are blue like lasers!!) and just like you said, the first game looks so futuristic but isn't! I wish I could read some analysis about that from an architect or something, it's really quite interesting. One thing I think that you didn't mention, but (maybe it is not really special or important) I really liked about the aesthetics, was usage of multiple languages. I really enjoyed the Japanese vibe to it. I think they really inspired themselves on Tokyo, most probably.

    I really didn't like the new open world that you showed and described. In a way, I always thought the first Mirror's Edge was quite open world to me. I was open within the boundaries of the buildings, just like in real life! Having that slingshot like spider-man is just bad and lazy in my view. So, even though the first game was linear, it always felt quite open because I could choose different paths within the rooftops. I felt a like a real human doing cool stuff and looking at Catalyst it's like I'm watching a super-hero game...

    Another thing that you mention really vibed with me was what you mentioned the news, the radio and things that your imagination fills in the blanks of the world-building. I never thought about this but makes total sense. Then, you reminded me why I like Remedy games like Alan Wake or Max Payne. They use the same "tricks"! You are kinda of alone in the world, but it feels lived in with background stories. On Max Payne 2 it was always fun to wait in the corner and let the enemies just talk about random things or listening to the radio. (maybe a new suggestion for a video from me ;) )

    But even the fetching of the yellow bags had a hidden story behind it! Did you know? The story about the janitor runner. I always wanted to know more about the guy! I had the hope we would meet him in Mirror's Edge 2. He left some graffitis close to the runner bags. There were even mentioning him in one of those elevator news, I remember. See more about him: https://mirrorsedge.fandom.com/wiki/Janitor

    Another funny bit was the Easter egg about the giant rat that comes running if shot the billboard after shooting your sister's armoured van :) There was also a message alluding to that! Something about giant rats were seen somewhere :)

    But wow, the best thing that the Mirror's Edge 1 devs did was implementing an Alternate Reality Game ! That was also kinda of an easter egg. I remember that they created a real website for the kruger pirandello companies that you could visit and then you could find some clues inside. I remember that following all the clues, downloading some jpegs or something, at the end I had a txt that confirmed that Mirror's Edge 2 was on the way! Fascinating that there isn't lots of info about this on the web! I only found this:

    https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/941949-mirrors-edge/52446849

    The youtube link inside has what I mentioned (but not the part of the text about Mirror's Edge 2 coming, I think there were more websites to visit on the web, not sure, it was so long time ago)!!! Really cool to see it again! Damn, Mirror's Edge 1 was truly a game made with love, in my view. Catalyst feels really MBA-type developed game...

    But okay, I stop now. It's been 40 mins writing :(

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  14. Comment on The new YouTube layout is just too horrible, is there a way to revert back? in ~tech

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    Thanks for the extra userscripts!

    Thanks for the extra userscripts!

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  15. Comment on The new YouTube layout is just too horrible, is there a way to revert back? in ~tech

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    Indeed is truly terrible... On reddit I saw this solution with ublock origin. At the moment it works, but I think it won't work forever sadly. www.youtube.com##+js(set,...

    Indeed is truly terrible...

    On reddit I saw this solution with ublock origin. At the moment it works, but I think it won't work forever sadly.

    www.youtube.com##+js(set, yt.config_.EXPERIMENT_FLAGS.kevlar_watch_grid, false)

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  16. Comment on Travelling to Japan for eleven days in May. Stay in Kyoto or Osaka other than Tokyo? in ~travel

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    You should have waited one year and asked your wife to marry you in Japan. Just like I did ;D Japan is truly a special place to me. Honestly, if you could go 3 weeks instead of 2 weeks, that would...

    You should have waited one year and asked your wife to marry you in Japan. Just like I did ;D Japan is truly a special place to me.

    Honestly, if you could go 3 weeks instead of 2 weeks, that would the best duration in my view. 2 weeks is enough to see the major attractions, but I think it is one of those trips where you "run" to see everything, and you don't have time to wind down.

    I did around 22 days, and it was the best decision I've done, since I was able to see the major attractions, some extra bonus side trips, and also time to just relax and go to some hip places like a local. I think that was one of the nice feelings I had. It really felt I was living there.

    With two weeks only, we need to be pragmatic: I think you only have time to visit Tokyo and Kyoto, and then one side trip from Kyoto (definitely Nara or Himeji castle) and one side trip from Tokyo (definitely Nikkō). If you really want, you can maybe fit Yokohama/Kamakura for one afternoon. But honestly, Kamakura deserves a full day at least.

    Regarding Osaka, I wouldn't go there with 2 weeks. I really liked Dotonburi, but Tokyo is more interesting in my view, even though food culture in Osaka is awesome.

    For travelling in Japan, the JR Rail Pass used to be a no-brainer, but not any more. They jacked the prices astronomically, so I think you need to investigate exactly what is cheapest at the moment.

    Hyperdia was the app for commuting between subways and trains, but it seems it closed down. You need to search what is used now.

    Regarding resources, japan-guide is the best website around. I even check it still regularly for the travel blogs / reports. They have everything there, opening hours, prices, etc. Even to read info about Shinkansen, Japan culture, history, types of food, religion, JR passes, all is there, believe me.

    Airbnb used to be the way to go, in terms of sleeping. But Japan cracked down hard on Airbnb and I think 70% of the market disappeared overnight. So, maybe hotels are the best options now. Nevertheless, staying at least one night in a Ryokan is really worth it. Just be aware, Kyoto is the worst place for them just because they are more expensive there. (I preferred to try one in Hakone)

    Last but not least, get a SIM card (no calls) just for the internet. I would say that is basically mandatory in how helpful it is. eConnect used to be good but maybe a little bit expensive. So, I actually I went with bmobile, it was cheaper, but sometimes I would have some problems with network. But worked fine most of the time. Not sure how much did they improve in these last 8 years (has it been that long???!!! 😫 ). But I there are many other companies for this. I simply chose what friends chose when they went there.

    For inspiration and see some cool photos, I can recommend you the website of one of my friends when he went in two different times:

    My friend is actually right now posting photos of his third trip on his personal blog mutelife ;) And then, you have my photos in my Flickr if you want to see, I did an album day by day :)

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/tiagoalexandresilva/albums/

    Sorry, I don't have the time to write a fancy comment. You know kids, life ;D

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  17. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2023 in ~games

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    Hi! Can I have Human Fall Flat, please? 🙂 have a great one!

    Hi! Can I have Human Fall Flat, please? 🙂 have a great one!

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  18. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2023 in ~games

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    Hey. Can I have Chants of Senaar, please? Thanks a lot and happy holidays 🙂

    Hey. Can I have Chants of Senaar, please? Thanks a lot and happy holidays 🙂

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  20. Comment on DS923+ 8GB (non-official) RAM recommendation in ~comp

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    Thanks a lot for the confirmation! I'll have to compare prices then. Just one last question. For the ECC RAM, Kingston has two different versions of the same RAM. It seems the difference is simply...

    Thanks a lot for the confirmation! I'll have to compare prices then.

    Just one last question. For the ECC RAM, Kingston has two different versions of the same RAM. It seems the difference is simply the chip's brand: one is Micron and another is SK Hynix. I know that Micron is usually considered "better" (even you said you always use Crucial) but, does it really matter for the NAS?

    I simply ask because where I live, the SK Hynix version is around 20 € and the Micron version is around 50 €, so basically double the price. Not sure if I get anything by going with the more expensive RAM just because it's a Micron chip.