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Comment on Leprechaun lore in ~movies
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The incredible durability of James Hong
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Comment on Leprechaun lore in ~movies
aphoenix ... ... I just want to say I read your entire transcription and I wanted to acknowledge the effort you put into the post. However, after reading the quoted bit, I have briefly lost coherence.The Leprechaun can transfer himself into your body via your urine if you pee on him (or a chunk of him).
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I just want to say I read your entire transcription and I wanted to acknowledge the effort you put into the post. However, after reading the quoted bit, I have briefly lost coherence.
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Comment on Happy Tau/2 day everyone! in ~science
aphoenix Tau vs Pi is such a silly argument. Obviously we should be using Pau as a compromise. Also if anyone is interested Pi won the debate 11 years ago because Matt is better at maths than Steve.Tau vs Pi is such a silly argument. Obviously we should be using Pau as a compromise.
Also if anyone is interested Pi won the debate 11 years ago because Matt is better at maths than Steve.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
aphoenix I have been looking through my vast library of games for things to address my video game ennui. I've played several new-to-me games over the last couple of weeks, as well as at least one "old...I have been looking through my vast library of games for things to address my video game ennui. I've played several new-to-me games over the last couple of weeks, as well as at least one "old comfortable" game.
Civ 6 - old comfortable. There was recently a 2k sale, and there was one DLC, Gathering Storm, that I didn't have, so I purchased it for some very small sum of money (I think it was under $5), and gave it a shot. It adds a few new leaders, including Wilfrid Laurier (Canada), and a few new mechanics, including disasters, diplomacy, and electricity. I enjoyed all of the new additions to the game; I tend to play Huge maps on middling difficulty, I rarely go for conquest, and I enjoyed playing as my home and native land. The special improvement for Canada is a hockey rink, the special unit is a mountie, and they both made me smile. Overall, this felt like a very good DLC, and I enjoyed a few different games of Civ over the last month. I may come back to Civ 6 occasionally over the next little while as there's something comforting about it, but I'm giving it a rest for a bit, because the last couple of games felt a bit same-y; I ended up with Diplomatic victories when I wasn't even trying to go that route.
Hexologic is a hexagon based arithmetic / logic puzzle. It features hexagons that are nestled against each other. You can fill in hexes with numbers, but only 1, 2, or 3. Hexes in a row usually have a sum that you have to get. As you progress, the logic puzzles get more and more complex, adding in new puzzle mechanics. The game does an exceptional job of prompting you to fill out these arithmetic problems. I will continue to come back to this one.
Do Not Feed The Monkeys is a voyeur simulator. You are given control of a number of cameras, you observe what is happening on the feeds, you are given strict orders not to interfere with what is happening, and you take notes and try to figure out what is going on. Every week, you must purchase more and more cameras, and many of the feeds have a story that progresses. For example, there is one which features an old man in a nursing home, but after watching him you realize he might not be what he seems. The organization you are working for (with? against?) sometimes asks you questions about whomever you are watching, like "What is the address of the building in Camera 5?" or "What is the name of the company the monkey in Camera 17 works for?" You also have to juggle some jobs, eat food, sleep, pay rent, etc. This game is good, and I have played it through twice so far, as there is a set number of turns for each play through. There are definitely adult themes, so don't let any kids play, but overall, I really enjoyed the art style, the stories, the management of cameras, the self-care management... it was all quite enjoyable.
Endzone: A World Apart is a post apocalyptic city builder. It cribs heavily from another game that I greatly enjoyed called Banished though, enough so that I eventually stopped playing. If you like city builders, though, this one was fun, and I liked the core mechanics of both it and Banished. I cannot overstate how similar the feel is, though, especially the management of the city residents, which is exactly the same.
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Comment on 311: Tiny Desk Concert (2024) in ~music
aphoenix (edited )Link ParentYou know what, I don't think I was there that year. I haven't unpacked my journals since moving so I'm not 100% on it, but it's not sparking a memory for me. Is this the first concert that we...You know what, I don't think I was there that year. I haven't unpacked my journals since moving so I'm not 100% on it, but it's not sparking a memory for me.
Is this the first concert that we didn't see together?
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Comment on Game recommendations, specifically (round 2) in ~games
aphoenix I think you may like Baba is You, though that seems like it might also be an obvious answer, especially since you mentioned Cracking the Cryptic and they have played it in a video. It's a puzzle...I think you may like Baba is You, though that seems like it might also be an obvious answer, especially since you mentioned Cracking the Cryptic and they have played it in a video. It's a puzzle game, I frequently play it with my daughter and we try to solve together. There is no real manual dexterity needed; while there are some things that require "timing" the way time ticks in the game is that nothing happens unless you move, so you don't have to be worried about hitting something at the right second. Overall, it's a cute and fun little puzzle game.
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Annoying hospital beeps are causing hundreds of deaths a year
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Comment on What watch do you wear daily? in ~hobbies
aphoenix I have a Galaxy Watch 5, which is (obviously) quite similar. I had a GW4 before this, but it stopped working after an extended day (week?) of swimming. I preferred the GW4 over this, actually,...I have a Galaxy Watch 5, which is (obviously) quite similar. I had a GW4 before this, but it stopped working after an extended day (week?) of swimming. I preferred the GW4 over this, actually, mostly for the bezel. Other than that, it's roughly the same; not amazing, but not bad. It is nice enough that most people who notice it will say "nice watch!" and (I think) not ironically.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of February 25 in ~games
aphoenix Steam has a 2k Sale on. A lot of things are >80% off.Steam has a 2k Sale on. A lot of things are >80% off.
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Comment on What's a "house rule" that has made a game more fun for you? in ~games
aphoenix (edited )Link ParentWe add in that if you roll a 7, and the robber is not on the desert, you can move him to the desert and take a resource of your choice from the supply. It opens up the board, makes the game...We add in that if you roll a 7, and the robber is not on the desert, you can move him to the desert and take a resource of your choice from the supply. It opens up the board, makes the game faster, and helps prevent snowballs.
We have done a similar rule to yours: on your turn if you haven't gotten a resource since your last turn, then you can take one resource of your choice. Again, it mitigates the bad luck, snowballs, and keeps the game rolling. (edit: I realized this is basically exactly your rule if there are 4 players, ie. your last turn, the intervening 3 turns, and your current turn == five turns)
Basic Catan is so slow, that we have implemented another house role, which is that we don't play it unless my in-laws are here.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
aphoenix I believe in our users to be able to find it! Plus I wouldn't want to rob someone of having to think "wait, am I just googling Dick Cheese? Should I do this?" ;)I believe in our users to be able to find it! Plus I wouldn't want to rob someone of having to think "wait, am I just googling Dick Cheese? Should I do this?" ;)
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
aphoenix I've got a soft spot for that first album (The Sickness), even though I think you're probably right. It's good that he showcases that he can actually really sing instead of just doing metalvoice....I've got a soft spot for that first album (The Sickness), even though I think you're probably right. It's good that he showcases that he can actually really sing instead of just doing metalvoice. But there are so many good songs that make you want to move on The Sickness and it also spawned one of the best covers of all time, Richard Cheeses version.
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
aphoenix Disturbed show postponed after singer comes down with a sickness - this isn't the first time I've read this headline in the last 25 years but it is funny every time. If anyone is unaware, the band...Disturbed show postponed after singer comes down with a sickness - this isn't the first time I've read this headline in the last 25 years but it is funny every time.
If anyone is unaware, the band Disturbed sings a song called "Down with the Sickness".
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
aphoenix I just finished it, and I read a review that summed it up better than I could: Here is the full review it has spoilers for the finale. That paragraph is the perfect summation to me, though I would...I just finished it, and I read a review that summed it up better than I could:
At the end of Season 1 I was ready for more, excited to join Reacher on his next adventure. At the end of Season 2 I’m just angry that they’d take such a promising series and star—Alan Ritchson is great in the role regardless of the show’s other shortcomings—and ruin it so entirely. I hope the people in charge take this criticism to heart and do better in Season 3, because this was not it.
Here is the full review it has spoilers for the finale.
That paragraph is the perfect summation to me, though I would also add that I have rarely seen such a gulf between a first and second season. I still thought Ritchson is the perfect Reacher, but as said above, this season was not it. It was bad.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of January 14 in ~games
aphoenix Meta comment: I deeply appreciate the time and effort you put into these threads. There is a lot of information here, and that's great. Thank you!Meta comment: I deeply appreciate the time and effort you put into these threads. There is a lot of information here, and that's great. Thank you!
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Comment on Spaceman | Official trailer in ~movies
aphoenix In addition to the other suggestions, I suggest The Meyerowitz Stories as a good Sandler role.In addition to the other suggestions, I suggest The Meyerowitz Stories as a good Sandler role.
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Comment on Taskmaster | Champion of Champions 3 - Spider in my pocket. | Full episode in ~tv
aphoenix I'm excited to see a bunch of champions - and Kiell - go at it again.I'm excited to see a bunch of champions - and Kiell - go at it again.
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Comment on My 3D printed Catan upgrade set is now live in ~games.tabletop
aphoenix I saw that you reduced the pricepoint from $30 to $12 (that's what I'm seeing in CAD), and I think that's maybe a good idea. I would consider myself to be the exact demographic that this is built...I saw that you reduced the pricepoint from $30 to $12 (that's what I'm seeing in CAD), and I think that's maybe a good idea. I would consider myself to be the exact demographic that this is built for; I play Catan, have family that love it, would probably print multiples and give some as gifts. At $30, it would be very deliberate; at $12 I might even buy one before I've re-set up my printer.
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Comment on My 3D printed Catan upgrade set is now live in ~games.tabletop
aphoenix The video is excellent, the pieces look great, and the instructions even before purchase look fantastic. I haven't purchased it - my printer is still in a box since I moved - but when I do finally...The video is excellent, the pieces look great, and the instructions even before purchase look fantastic. I haven't purchased it - my printer is still in a box since I moved - but when I do finally get it set up printing a Catan is one of the things on my list to do, and I would strongly consider buying the plans based on the post, because it looks top notch. I don't have a personal problem with amazon affiliate links, but if you want to look super white hat, you could also add non-affiliate links for people who really despise them.
Overall this looks super professional and I will strongly consider purchasing when I get back into 3d printing.
"Luckily", having seen that particular one, I got it - they mean "fly" like "cool" not fly like the insect.
I guess it's still a pretty wtf moment.
I also stumbled on this: