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  1. Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative

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    Related: I have bought a couple of old walkmen and replaced the belts, getting them to work again. It's been really fun. What do you use to record your casettes?

    Related: I have bought a couple of old walkmen and replaced the belts, getting them to work again. It's been really fun. What do you use to record your casettes?

  2. Comment on Travel essentials: eight items to pack for your next trip – and what to leave at home in ~travel

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    I carried a travel router before but I found it not worth it most of the time. I think it depends where you’re going tho

    I carried a travel router before but I found it not worth it most of the time. I think it depends where you’re going tho

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Travel essentials: eight items to pack for your next trip – and what to leave at home in ~travel

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    Are you trying to poke holes into the bottle? Could possibly work. I also have a portable bidet though. I think there’s 3D printed attachments that you can take with you. Lmao maybe I will design...

    Are you trying to poke holes into the bottle? Could possibly work. I also have a portable bidet though. I think there’s 3D printed attachments that you can take with you. Lmao maybe I will design one myself

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Elon Musk plans to take on Wikipedia with 'Grokipedia' in ~tech

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    But what if you want a Wikipedia that is controlled by one billionaire asshole instead of a community of people striving to share knowledge?

    But what if you want a Wikipedia that is controlled by one billionaire asshole instead of a community of people striving to share knowledge?

    46 votes

  5. Comment on Timasomo 2025: Roll Call in ~creative.timasomo

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    I'm going to focus on improving my art daily, And if I can find the time, I will build a 3d Printed Focus Companion

    I'm going to focus on improving my art daily, And if I can find the time, I will build a 3d Printed Focus Companion

    3 votes

  6. Comment on CGA-2025-10 🕹️⏰ 🗺️ 🐸 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Chrono Trigger in ~games

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    A timeless classic. I have first played this game in 2013 on the PS Vita. Last year I bought a physical copy in Japan, but I don't have a Japanese SNES. Since I move around a lot, my platform of...

    A timeless classic. I have first played this game in 2013 on the PS Vita. Last year I bought a physical copy in Japan, but I don't have a Japanese SNES. Since I move around a lot, my platform of choice for this current replay is the iPad/iPhone version.

    There are some mods, but I just play it in a default state. Check out nexusmods if you care for it. From what I know the newer versions have some cutscenes that the SNES version did not have. I'll post a comment where we can keep discussions about chosen platforms, since

    I think the game is quite self-explanatory at the start. I remember at some point I was getting lost though, but don't hesitate to leave a comment. I gotta keep up, if I want to help with tips though, since it's been so long.

    So, don't hesitate to ask. Also, since you can play this game on so many different platforms, I would love to know where everyone is playing it.

    This game is from 1995, and I think it will feel way ahead of it's time for anyone who hasn't tried it. It aged really well. The artstyle, the music is very timeless. I especially loved the turn based mechanic, that wasn't just "you attack, they attack" but with a timer per character - so faster characters might attack more quickly.

    I was 2 when this game came out, so I can't say too much about the period when the game released, but I have since played some other SNES games, and found this to be the most captivating RPG I have tried.

    The reason I recommended this, is because it's such a timeless classic game. It's artstyle, the mechanics and especially the Music are setting an amazing mood.

    With that being said, I really hope you enjoy the game as much as I did. I am sure a lot of us have played it before, but the ones that haven't, I genuinely think this is one of the best Retro games to try. Especially since it has since been released on nearly every device.

    5 votes

  7. Comment on CGA-2025-10 🕹️⏰ 🗺️ 🐸 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Chrono Trigger in ~games

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    CGA Announcement: CGA Announcement: We have officially inserted the cartridge for Chrono Trigger. Use this topic to get set up for the month, help other people get set up for the month, and start...

    CGA Announcement: CGA Announcement: We have officially inserted the cartridge for Chrono Trigger. Use this topic to get set up for the month, help other people get set up for the month, and start playing!

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  8. CGA-2025-10 🕹️⏰ 🗺️ 🐸 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Chrono Trigger

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    Warning: this post may contain spoilers

    Introduction

    Fun Fact: I named my Cat Crono because of this game.

    Welcome to Chrono Trigger.
    We're playing it for this months CGA.
    In my opinion, if you haven't played this game before, you're in for a treat. This game is often considered the gold-standard for JRPGs. Developed by Hironobu Sakaguchi from Final Fantasy, Yuji Horii from Dragon Quest, and Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball.

    This year is actually the 30 year anniversary since it's release.
    Square Enix has launched some new CDs with the Soundtrack, and a Concert in Tokyo if anyone is interested.
    The music is actually what got me into this game. If you want to know, it's this - might be a minor spoiler, but I remember when I first found that music in the game, I was hooked and just stopped to listen. That was the first time since Saria's Song in Ocarina of Time.

    So what is this game: I like to think these games are best experienced going in blind, so I will be as vague as possible. (Any additions are welcome). Chrono Trigger is a RPG from 1995. It's got an amazing story, some really interesting mechanics, beautiful characters and an amaing soundtrack. I'll put even the smallest things into spoiler tags, since maybe some people like to go in completely blind.

    Spoiler for the first 30 minutes

    As the name suggests, there is a time travel mechanic in the game

    Chrono Trigger

    Versions: Original (1995), PlayStation (1999), Nintendo DS (2008), iOS/Android (2011), Steam (2018)

    Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), PlayStation, Nintendo DS, iOS, Android, Windows (Steam)

    Genre(s): Japanese Role-Playing Game (JRPG), Turn-based RPG

    Links: Mobygames, Wikipedia

    Stores:

    How Long To Beat:
    On a first playthrough, expect about 20-25 hours.
    Without giving away too much: there is definitely some replayability.

    Game Setup

    The main purpose of this topic is to get people up and running with the game. As such, it's recommended that you:

    • Share which version of the game you're playing
    • Share what hardware you're playing it on
    • Share if there are any tools/mods that you recommend
    • Share anything you think is important for people to know before they start the game
    • Ask questions if you need help

    Another purpose of this topic is to revisit the game and its time period:

    • Do you have any memories or associations with this game itself?
    • What about its system or era?
    • What aspects of retro gaming were common at the time?
    • What other games from the same time period are you familiar with?
    • What are you expecting from this game in particular?

    Finally, this topic is the beginning discussion for people starting to play it:

    • Post updates sharing your thoughts as you play.
    • Ask for help if you get stuck.
    • Offer help to others.

    It is recommended that you reply to your own posts if you are making consecutive updates so that they are in the same thread.

    Important

    • Any links to the game should be legal distributions of the game only. Please do NOT link to any unauthorized copies.

    • Put any spoilers in a dropdown block. Copy/paste the block below if needed.

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<summary>Spoilers</summary>

Spoiler text goes here.
</details>

    FAQ

    What is CGA?

    Colossal Game Adventure (CGA) is Tildes' retro video game club.

    Each month we will play a different retro game/games, discuss our thoughts, and bask in the glorious digital experiences of yesteryear!

    Colossal Game Adventure is a reference to Colossal Cave Adventure. It's one of the most influential games of all time, one of the first text-based interactive games, and one of the first games to be shared online.

    What do we want to do with this group? Play influential games; interact with each other through text; and share the love for retro games online!

    It also abbreviates to CGA (because we love chunky pixel art), and its name communicates the Colossal amount of fun and excitement that we have with retro video Games in our shared Adventure of playing them together.

    Do I have to sign up?

    No. Participation is open to all.

    There is a Notification List that will get pinged each time a new topic goes up. If you would like to join that list, please PM u/kfwyre.

    Are there restrictions on what/how to play?

    Each month will have a focus game or games that will guide our discussions. Beyond that, there are no restrictions. The philosophy of CGA is to play in a way that works for you!

    This means:

    • Choose whichever version of the game you want.
    • You can use cheats, save states, mods, etc.
    • You can watch a streamer or longplay instead of playing it.

    If you have already played a game and want a different experience:

    • Try a randomizer or challenge run.
    • Play a different version of it.
    • Play a related game (sequel, spiritual successor, something inspired by it, etc.)

    There is no wrong way to participate in CGA, and every different way someone participates will make for more interesting discussions.

    What is the schedule?

    Each month the Insert Cartidge topic will be posted on the 1st, while the Remove Cartridge topic will be posted on the 20th.

    Nomination and voting topics will happen in March and September (every 6 months).

    Schedules are also posted then.

    All CGA topics are available using the colossal game adventure tag.

    What do Insert and Remove Cartridge mean?

    Inserting and removing cartridges are our retro metaphor for starting and stopping a given game or games.

    The Insert Cartridge topic happens at the beginning of the month and is primarily about getting the game up and running.

    The Remove Cartridge topic happens toward the end of the month and is primarily about people reflecting on the game now that they've played it.

    There are no hard restrictions on what has to go in either topic, and each can be used to discuss the game, post updates, ask questions, etc.

    38 votes

  9. Comment on CGA-2025-09 🕹️🚂 REMOVE CARTRIDGE ⏏️ The Last Express in ~games

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    For next months CGA: @venko let me know that Chrono Trigger is on sale on both steam, iOS and android at the moment. The steam version ends in 29 hours from this post though. @CannibalisticApple -...

    For next months CGA:

    @venko let me know that Chrono Trigger is on sale on both steam, iOS and android at the moment. The steam version ends in 29 hours from this post though. @CannibalisticApple - maybe you can decide if this is worth tagging everyone for

    Android

    iOS - I will likely be playing this

    Steam

    4 votes

  10. Comment on Announcing the seventh annual Tildes' Make Something Month (Timasomo)! in ~tildes

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    I am still thinking about what I want to do, but I'll definitely join this month!

    I am still thinking about what I want to do, but I'll definitely join this month!

    4 votes

  11. Comment on I want to learn to draw on my iPad in ~creative

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    I liked “drawing on the right side of the brain “ when I started learning it last year. It’s about general drawing and the advice is for pen&papee, but I think most principles work on an iPad too....

    I liked “drawing on the right side of the brain “ when I started learning it last year. It’s about general drawing and the advice is for pen&papee, but I think most principles work on an iPad too.

    There’s also proko on YouTube. And for procreate specific: https://youtu.be/tKcbQEx4syk Art with Flo

    I would avoid drawabox unless you love grinding the same thing over and over

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Is Tildes protected from malicious actors, aka paid trolls, aka bots? in ~tildes

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    lol I’m the same with my overuse of parantheses. But luckily my stream of consciousness is too rambly to be considered AI (at least I hope so) Also, I’ve recently noticed that I could replace like...

    lol I’m the same with my overuse of parantheses. But luckily my stream of consciousness is too rambly to be considered AI (at least I hope so)

    Also, I’ve recently noticed that I could replace like 50% of my parentheses with just new sentences. That occurred to me when I wanted to add a parentheses into a parentheses)

    9 votes

  13. Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society

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    I mean, literally the last thing he did was try to downplay the gun issue in the US.

    I mean, literally the last thing he did was try to downplay the gun issue in the US.

    25 votes

  14. Comment on Victories and challenges: An A[u]DHD community and support fortnightly thread #6 in ~health.mental

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    In case anyone is curious: My mind is quite blown. I'm filming the process a bit (mostly for myself but maybe one day I feel like I can share it (or maybe it'll just be with tildes)) But I just...

    In case anyone is curious: My mind is quite blown. I'm filming the process a bit (mostly for myself but maybe one day I feel like I can share it (or maybe it'll just be with tildes))

    But I just feel so calm and quiet. To me it sounds very cliché but I feel like I can focus on one thing at a time. I am working, and taking my breaks and I don't just feel like a crazy option paralysis. In the end I still do what I do, e.g. I just played one attempt at a silksong boss since I was very curious how that will feel. And after I failed I just put it aside calmly without being upset lol. But it's not a magic productivity pill (which I am happy about) so if I want to just dick around I can dick around with it too.

    Well that's my short update it's been about an hour since I felt something. I'm back to work

    3 votes

  15. Comment on Victories and challenges: An A[u]DHD community and support fortnightly thread #6 in ~health.mental

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    Taking Ritalin (slow release) for the first time tomorrow morning. Does anyone have any advice for me? Like anything I should watch for? I set timers to remind me to eat. Not sure how I’ll fit...

    Taking Ritalin (slow release) for the first time tomorrow morning. Does anyone have any advice for me? Like anything I should watch for? I set timers to remind me to eat.
    Not sure how I’ll fit sports into my daily rhythm. Doctor told me to take it once a day for 7 days. It’s 10mg, so I think it will be kind of like taking 5mg twice in a day?

    2 votes

  16. Comment on Silksong’s real final boss: The translator who broke his NDA and wrote like a dead poet in ~games

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    Only looked at the start. For context: does the article contain spoilers? I think without that info most of us silksong players won’t be able to read it :D

    Only looked at the start. For context: does the article contain spoilers? I think without that info most of us silksong players won’t be able to read it :D

    5 votes

  17. Comment on Hollow Knight: Silksong will cost $20, releases Thursday at 7 am PDT/10 am EDT in ~games

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    It's really good, and it crashed steam as well as the nintendo eshop

    It's really good, and it crashed steam as well as the nintendo eshop

    9 votes

  18. Comment on What are your favorite ways to measure your own health? in ~health

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    I’ve been very active recently, and my favorite comparison benchmarks are my 5k time and my zone 2 pace. I sadly don’t know my exact zone 2, since I wanted to do a check and we noticed some...

    I’ve been very active recently, and my favorite comparison benchmarks are my 5k time and my zone 2 pace. I sadly don’t know my exact zone 2, since I wanted to do a check and we noticed some chronic inflammation (I still haven’t figured that part out) so I’m just using approximations and the “conversational feel”

    This is very subjective though since depending on where I live it can be 10-30°C with 50-100% humidity. But I still always go for what feels doable.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on CGA-2025-09 🕹️🚂 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Last Express in ~games

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    Also playing on the deck. It’s definitely gonna take some getting used to but so far I’m amazed by how pretty it is.

    Also playing on the deck. It’s definitely gonna take some getting used to but so far I’m amazed by how pretty it is.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on Colossal Game Adventure Schedule: September 2025 - March 2026 in ~games

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    Yeah for sure, I can be assistant (to the) host for wind waker :D

    Yeah for sure, I can be assistant (to the) host for wind waker :D

    1 vote