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Comment on Police bodycam shows sheriff hunting for 'obscene' books at library in ~books
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Comment on What are your favorite series that are not from the US or UK and also not popular anime? in ~tv
ampertude LinkI would absolutely recommend "Kingdom" (the Korean historical-horror drama on Netflix, not one of the myriad other shows with that or a similar name). As the description belies, it winds up being...I would absolutely recommend "Kingdom" (the Korean historical-horror drama on Netflix, not one of the myriad other shows with that or a similar name). As the description belies, it winds up being a zombie show, but in a way that doesn't feel tired or trite, and within the context of an extremely well-done historical setting.
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Comment on What game mechanic or boss could you just not overcome? in ~games
ampertude Link ParentFunnily enough, I could only beat that fight by bumping the difficulty up because it increased the damage of your crits.Funnily enough, I could only beat that fight by bumping the difficulty up because it increased the damage of your crits.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden is still trying to forgive student debt in ‘a very direct confrontation’ with US Supreme Court, expert says in ~finance
ampertude (edited )Link ParentI’m sorry, but can you explain how republican’s political goals doesn’t align with what they described. I understand not wanting to fall into a particular narrative, but there’s frankly obvious...I’m sorry, but can you explain how republican’s political goals doesn’t align with what they described. I understand not wanting to fall into a particular narrative, but there’s frankly obvious reasons why people describe the Republican Party in that way.
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Comment on Japan's ridiculous weatherwoman fiasco in ~life
ampertude Link ParentI would say by focusing on a weather-caster, as opposed to a traditional idol, the video highlights just how pervasive the idol culture, and para-socialality in general, is.I would say by focusing on a weather-caster, as opposed to a traditional idol, the video highlights just how pervasive the idol culture, and para-socialality in general, is.
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Comment on 'Barbie' review: Sometimes corporate propaganda can be fun as hell in ~movies
ampertude Link ParentThe movie is rated PG-13. And I understand the logic, but thinking an actually widely popular Barbie movie wouldn’t end up with a higher rating as it does the work to tackle ideas and themes that...It's to the point that I'd say I'm not even sure this movie is for children. It seems like its aimed for pre-teens and up
The movie is rated PG-13. And I understand the logic, but thinking an actually widely popular Barbie movie wouldn’t end up with a higher rating as it does the work to tackle ideas and themes that are engaging to adults doesn’t make much sense. There are G- and PG-rated Barbie movies, and they’re cheaply animated, because they can still make money appealing to children.
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Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games
ampertude Link ParentI have to disagree. I found the mirror upgrades were more nominal and did a really great job of subtley adding to the core skill-set of the gameplay I was building, but the real meta-progression...I have to disagree. I found the mirror upgrades were more nominal and did a really great job of subtley adding to the core skill-set of the gameplay I was building, but the real meta-progression that kept me going with the game was the character interactions and hub-world dialogue.
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Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games
ampertude Link ParentAs much as I enjoyed the moment to moment gameplay of Returnal, I really found it to be shallow in terms of the rooms it used to build each area and as well as the overall meta-progression.As much as I enjoyed the moment to moment gameplay of Returnal, I really found it to be shallow in terms of the rooms it used to build each area and as well as the overall meta-progression.
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Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games
ampertude LinkLots of some of my all-time favorites being shared here. Surprised not to see Enter the Gungeon, which besides having some of the tightest game-play for a 2d shooter I've played, is also one of...Lots of some of my all-time favorites being shared here. Surprised not to see Enter the Gungeon, which besides having some of the tightest game-play for a 2d shooter I've played, is also one of the brightest love-letters to video games I've ever gotten to experience.
Similarly, on the note of Don't Starve, Don't Starve Together, the multiplayer version, is incredible fun and inevitably ends in some mistake being made. Parallel to DST, but not quite a roguelike really, although spiritually similar, is The Long Dark. I understand the developers goals, but good god I'd love to see a multiplayer version of that game.
To add slightly to the discussion of roguelike/lites generally, I think I prefer meta-progression generally in that it keeps me better engaged while developing core-skill in the base gameplay. While there was probably a point where I could have beaten The Binding of Isaac without any upgrades (definitely no longer the case), I never would have gotten there without the grip of unlocking items and secrets scratching the dopamine itch in my brain.
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Comment on Twitter is now X as the little blue bird disappears in ~tech
ampertude Link ParentI’d argue the other major point in ‘support’ of Facebook is how much they supplanted individual business websites for a lot of small companies and restaurants. A lot of local businesses’ online...I’d argue the other major point in ‘support’ of Facebook is how much they supplanted individual business websites for a lot of small companies and restaurants. A lot of local businesses’ online presences and info are only available through Facebook, and I can understand why, even if I’d prefer an alternative.
Not nearly as big a point, but I think Facebook marketplace is another niche role they’ve filled pretty effectively, to the point that I sometimes contemplate having an account again just to be able to access it.
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Comment on What is the best movie or TV adaptation of Treasure Island? in ~movies
ampertude Link ParentWhole-heartedly agree, but will preface by saving it does start off a little slow, and season 1 absolutely falls a bit into the trope of I over-the-top nudity and sex that almost feels like it was...Whole-heartedly agree, but will preface by saving it does start off a little slow, and season 1 absolutely falls a bit into the trope of I over-the-top nudity and sex that almost feels like it was chasing GoT’s high. But, don’t let that throw you off initially.
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Comment on Why can't we stop homelessness in the US? Four reasons why there's no end in sight in ~life
ampertude Link ParentI think the challenge comes down to the distinction between people who feel ownership of the work that is being done through active participation/engagement in a specific political office vs....I think the challenge comes down to the distinction between people who feel ownership of the work that is being done through active participation/engagement in a specific political office vs. people who just want to engage in their community as participants, not withstanding a greater commitment. I don't know if there is an easy answer beyond giving people the stability to survive/thrive without having to work a 40 hour/full-time week. I believe a multi-constituent/ proportionally represented district is best able to serve a communities' interests, but we run into the constant issue of power begetting power begetting power.
I'd love for it to come down to a people with resources connecting people without to those resources, but historically that just doesn't bear out. We need to create pathways that support people who have institutional knowledge and experience while simultaneously elevating/respecting people with lived experience. I really don't know how that can be done, but I know that should be the aim.
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Comment on Why can't we stop homelessness in the US? Four reasons why there's no end in sight in ~life
ampertude Link ParentUnfortunately, many of the impediments that keep people from being regularly civically engaged (i.e. struggling to make ends meet, regularly moving from rental to rental thus being unable to...Unfortunately, many of the impediments that keep people from being regularly civically engaged (i.e. struggling to make ends meet, regularly moving from rental to rental thus being unable to establish a strong local sense of community, basic obfuscation of how to get involved in public comment and advocacy) makes it really challenging to seek out office, even local offices. Campaigning requires a ton of resources, time, and a network, which people living in the thick of it often have the least of.
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Comment on Favorite "cozy" games? in ~games
ampertude LinkI would absolutely recommend Dorfromantik. It’s an incredibly charming tile placing game where you match like-land features to accomplish mini-quests to receive more tiles and so on. By the end,...I would absolutely recommend Dorfromantik. It’s an incredibly charming tile placing game where you match like-land features to accomplish mini-quests to receive more tiles and so on. By the end, you’ve crafted a very cozy landscape!
This is a really interesting point and makes me think of the blurriness between labeling and curation. That's only further muddled as you say by the fact that libraries serve multiple needs: such as being a generally unbiased repository of information while also providing expertise and guidance to people trying to navigate that repository.