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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
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Comment on What are your top three video game soundtracks? in ~games
arctanh LinkLots of great suggestions here. Putting in my obligatory vote for Bloodborne :) Especially the DLC tracks (which are criminally not on Spotify!) go hard. Specfically, Lady Maria of the Astral...Lots of great suggestions here. Putting in my obligatory vote for Bloodborne :)
Especially the DLC tracks (which are criminally not on Spotify!) go hard. Specfically, Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower and (of course) Ludwig, the Holy Blade are my two favorites!
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Comment on What do you recommend for sunscreen? in ~health
arctanh LinkDon't know if you've tried it, but this NIVEA Water Gel has been great for me. Doesn't break me out, thinner and lighter than my regular moisturizer, and I believe it's unscented. It is a Japanese...Don't know if you've tried it, but this NIVEA Water Gel has been great for me. Doesn't break me out, thinner and lighter than my regular moisturizer, and I believe it's unscented.
It is a Japanese import, so it takes a while to ship, but you said that's not a dealbreaker. I've been real happy with it!
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Comment on Can chess, with hexagons? in ~games.tabletop
arctanh LinkThis was a great video! I watched it earlier today! It actually really got me wondering about how we might go about expanding this idea to other tiling polygons, which I guess is only triangles....This was a great video! I watched it earlier today!
It actually really got me wondering about how we might go about expanding this idea to other tiling polygons, which I guess is only triangles.
But we could take it step further, too! What about semiregular tilings? Or tilings with irregular polygons? Could we generalize piece movements such that they are consistent across all tiled planes? What about in higher dimensions? It could be a fun project :)
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Comment on Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. in ~life.men
arctanh (edited )LinkKind of hate to make a top-level comment what with all the great discussion and insight already here, but this comment doesn't really fit into any of the current conversations. I'm a man, I guess,...Kind of hate to make a top-level comment what with all the great discussion and insight already here, but this comment doesn't really fit into any of the current conversations.
I'm a man, I guess, though I don't know if I'll feel comfortable calling myself one. I'm young, 25, and like so many others have no relationship with my father. He was (and presumably still is) a narcissistic and manipulative person with a very specific view of what it meant to be a man. Very unique, I know, and my childhood was definitely not as bad as many!
My mother did divorce and remarry to my step-dad. He's great, I love him, he's been there for me much more than my bio dad has, despite knowing me a shorter time and having no impetus to be so kind.
I bring this up because one part of the article that really struck me was in the embedded video where the author asked several men about who they looked up to. All of them mention a father. That's great for people who had a good dad to look up to. Again, my step-dad is great, I love him to death, but not because he's the ideal of what I think a man should be. He's my family and so, despite his flaws, I love him. But I don't model my manhood after him.
That's... actually a little difficult to say, just because I know it would hurt him if he knew. It is the truth, though. I thought about it after watching the clip and while reading through the rest of the article. I do not have a man that I look up to as a model of masculinity. Is that why I feel so lost? Outcast, unable to pinpoint an identity for myself?
I've never felt much of a connection to traditional masculinity. I've never been competitive. I don't yearn to lead or have my name on awards. I never thrived in sports (I always got bored or too scared about getting hit by the ball or other players 😅). Never had a huge drive to be a provider or even seek out money beyond what I need to survive.
I'm lucky enough now to live in an apartment with my fiancée, have a stable job that I love and do well in, and am enrolled in classes to advance my career. But when I move on and I work with vulnerable kids that ask me, "What does it mean to be a man?", what will I tell them? I don't even know what to tell myself!
I digress. All this is to say that this was an interesting read and gave me a lot to think about. I disagree with some of what was said, especially about trying to embrace traditionally masculine traits in a pro-social way. I don't know about all that. The comments about sex, in particular. The idea of teaching young men and boys to "be good" by using the chance of having sex with desirable women left a sour taste in my mouth. That echoes the same misogynist sentiments we hear from the Tates and their ilk. Not every urge that we feel should necessarily be glorified. I'm not saying we should teach boys that sexual urges are bad, but there is a certain benefit(? I can't think of the exact word I want...) to self-regulation.
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Comment on Book writing self-hosted solutions? in ~tech
arctanh LinkIf you're interested in a wiki-style program, Tiddly Wiki is a great option, especially for non-linear or interlinked information. Plus, it has a mobile app as well! I can't remember if it has...If you're interested in a wiki-style program, Tiddly Wiki is a great option, especially for non-linear or interlinked information. Plus, it has a mobile app as well!
I can't remember if it has built-in sync, but I believe I just used Syncthing (as others have recommended) to keep my docs up-to-date across all my instances.
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Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets
arctanh LinkThis feline erasure cannot stand. Where are all the cat owners at? Here's my sweet girl, Peanut! She is a very vocal lady and likes to roam around our apartment yelling when she wants attention....This feline erasure cannot stand. Where are all the cat owners at?
Here's my sweet girl, Peanut! She is a very vocal lady and likes to roam around our apartment yelling when she wants attention. She can be agressively cute when she wants to be, but also has a gremlin side that she is not afraid to show off.
She also loves to bring us toys when she wants to play. If we don't take the hint, she just keeps bringing more until there is a small mountain of her favorites. And she's a notorious foot-biter in the bathroom and when she wants more attention.
Most of the time, she's very sweet, though! She loves snuggling and always meets us at the door when we get home!
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Comment on Group updates for July 2023 in ~tildes.official
arctanh LinkVery good additions, I think. And well reasoned on the distinction between logical and accessible sorting of groups and subgroups. As many others have said, I think it's good for certain groups...Very good additions, I think. And well reasoned on the distinction between logical and accessible sorting of groups and subgroups. As many others have said, I think it's good for certain groups (like ~lgbt) to remain top-level, especially if those groups pertain to margianalized peoples. In that respect, I'm very glad, as well, with the choices for ~life subgroups. I think those will be useful for creating some more concentrated discussion in particular topics, at least to start.
I am a little perplexed in the inclusion of ~life.style... Wouldn't it maybe fit a little better in ~design? But I don't know, and I guess these are really just to test the waters with some of these new groups, so maybe it'll end up working really well!
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Comment on What digital card games are you playing or excited for? in ~games
arctanh LinkNot sure if it's what you're looking for, but Slay the Spire is fantastic. The strategy is deep and it requires a lot of thinking and you unlock new possible cards as you go, but it's not a TCG....Not sure if it's what you're looking for, but Slay the Spire is fantastic. The strategy is deep and it requires a lot of thinking and you unlock new possible cards as you go, but it's not a TCG. Instead it's a rougelike deck builder where you have to balance your desire for damage, health, combat rewards and interesting events as you climb higher and higher to... slay the spire?
It's a lot of fun, though, and while RNG can be a pain, the feeling you get from a great run is hard to match! Plus, it's on PC, console, and mobile, so you can scratch your itch whenever you like :)
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Comment on Any Tildes android app? in ~tildes
arctanh LinkI made a little WebView wrapper specifically for the purpose of having an app shortcut, rather than home screen clutter. It just uses Android's native WebView and the Tildes website, no extra...I made a little WebView wrapper specifically for the purpose of having an app shortcut, rather than home screen clutter. It just uses Android's native WebView and the Tildes website, no extra libraries or anything. Super simple. I'm putting the final touches on an update that should be out soon to add a bit extra functionality. If you're interested, you can download the release on GitHub.
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Comment on Does anyone here enjoy poetry? If yes, what are your gateway drug poems and what are your hidden gems? in ~books
arctanh LinkI'm not someone who knows too much about poetry. But there is something I love about evocative prose, something I wish I could emulate. Even with my limited knowledge and (as you aptly mentioned)...I'm not someone who knows too much about poetry. But there is something I love about evocative prose, something I wish I could emulate. Even with my limited knowledge and (as you aptly mentioned) despite the public school system, I do have a poem that has always stuck with me and influenced a lot of my interests and creative pursuits. That would be Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
The feelings of isolation and desolation he provokes in describing the particular madness of the sea that so many others have written about completely swept me away the first time I read it. The story pulled me through time and space and trapped me on that ship with the Mariner. So many lines from it live rent-free in my head, too ("water, water, everywhere..."). It likely singlehandedly instilled in me a love of the eldritch lore of the open ocean, and the tales of the sailors who sail it. It's truly a classic for a reason.
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Comment on LastPass users locked out due to MFA resets in ~comp
arctanh Link ParentAre you me? This is the exact combo I use and, minus some pains keeping passwords between phone and PC up-to-date (for which I use Syncthing), it's been working great! I've also learned that you...Are you me? This is the exact combo I use and, minus some pains keeping passwords between phone and PC up-to-date (for which I use Syncthing), it's been working great!
I've also learned that you can use KeePass to set up OTP/2FA. I know that defeats the purpose of having separate 2FA and password management apps, but I've found that the convenience sometimes outweighs the lessened security. I actually have all of my authenticator secrets also in Aegis. That's where they go first, in fact.
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Comment on What are some of the best games for low-spec PC? in ~games
arctanh LinkI'd have to say Loop Hero. It's an indie game published by Devolver Digital. It's got a bangin' soundtrack and lovely retro-inspired graphics. It's an arcadey/roguelite game where you have to...I'd have to say Loop Hero. It's an indie game published by Devolver Digital. It's got a bangin' soundtrack and lovely retro-inspired graphics. It's an arcadey/roguelite game where you have to balance your ability to kill waves of monsters in an endless series of loops with your desire for more and better loot.
Your character is stuck in a timeloop caused by an evil lich essentially devouring the universe. As you progress through each loop and fight monsters, you "remember" different aspects of the world, which you can place on the map to either give you bonuses or spawn more monsters. You also collect resources along the way to improve the village of survivors you encountered and give yourself some good bonuses.
It has quite a bit of depth to it, for its seemingly simplistic appearance. Plus, it runs on my crappy laptop :)
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Comment on Tildes Book Club: Roadside Picnic, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky in ~books
arctanh Link ParentSign me up, too! This sounds like a fun idea!Sign me up, too! This sounds like a fun idea!
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Comment on What gaming rumor just won't die? in ~games
arctanh Link ParentI agree with what you're saying, but just to play devil's advocate... It could be that they elected to remake a title like Demon's Souls specifically because it is a bit obscure. They knew that...I agree with what you're saying, but just to play devil's advocate... It could be that they elected to remake a title like Demon's Souls specifically because it is a bit obscure. They knew that there was a specific group of people that would do almost anything to see DeS remade, but not too many fans that would throw a fit if there were some changes.
And I think that was a great idea! Look how many people complained about every tiny change in the remake and said that it had "taken away the game's soul." I think FS is well aware of how beloved BB is and, if a remake/remaster is on the way, they will think very carefully about how, when, and by whom it is done.
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Comment on Any other ASOIAF fans here? in ~books
arctanh Link ParentTotally understandable, really. And I also respect if you're wary of starting a series that (more than likely) will never be completed. However, do be aware that after the first couple seasons of...Totally understandable, really. And I also respect if you're wary of starting a series that (more than likely) will never be completed.
However, do be aware that after the first couple seasons of the show, the plot lines have mostly diverged from those in the book. Some of this is because of differences between the mediums, some is due to differing creative visions for the show and the books, and some, I suspect, is because GRRM really had no idea for how he wanted to actually end the series. I am not going to get into discussions of the showrunners right now, I'm not well-read enough in the subject.
In my opinion, the books are far more interested in developing character relationships than furthering the plot. And this is a place where I think GRRM really shines. His characters are (mostly) well-written, given realistic aspirations, react to events in human ways, and maintain realistic relationships. It's a very interesting look at politics in a fantastical setting (which I love, and the first two seasons of the show did particular justice to IMO), a portrait of far too many people trapped in abusive and manipulative relationships, of good(ish) people thrown into horrible situations, and an intriguing series of clues sprinkled in that point to an overarching mystery.
If those things sound interesting to you and ypu feel like you can handle never getting an ending (🥲), I would definitely recommend reading (or listening to) the books. It is a very different experience than watching the show, and well worth it in my mind.
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Comment on What gaming rumor just won't die? in ~games
arctanh LinkSorry did somebody mention a Bloodborne release for PC? Did you just say Bloodborne 2? BLOODBORNE REMASTER CONFIRMED I mean, I love the game too, probably one of my top FromSoft games and...Sorry did somebody mention a Bloodborne release for PC? Did you just say Bloodborne 2? BLOODBORNE REMASTER CONFIRMED
I mean, I love the game too, probably one of my top FromSoft games and definitely my favorite soundtrack of pretty much any game, but I think we can cool it on expecting releases that probably aren't going to happen. 😅
Though I do have my fingers crossed for a remake on the 10 year anniversary (slight copium)
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Comment on Redditors of Tildes, which subreddits are you missing the most during the blackout? in ~tech
arctanh LinkEchoing many other sentiments here: niche subs. My city subreddit was always fun for local memes and food/activity recs. I'll miss hearing some of the news and gossip from across town. Certain...Echoing many other sentiments here: niche subs. My city subreddit was always fun for local memes and food/activity recs. I'll miss hearing some of the news and gossip from across town.
Certain gaming subs with their own cultures, like r/bindingofisaac. Where can I go to see "skill issue" posted 100 times every day now?
And also certain hobby subs, like r/worldbuilding, r/conlangs, r/vexillology, and all my birding subs. Where will I get identification practice and see cute birb pics now? :(
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Comment on Redditors of Tildes, which subreddits are you missing the most during the blackout? in ~tech
arctanh Link ParentPlus one for both SRD and cremposting! I think the former is not in the ethos of Tildes, what with all the snark and building content off of drama anf arguments. Have to admit, though, I did...Plus one for both SRD and cremposting! I think the former is not in the ethos of Tildes, what with all the snark and building content off of drama anf arguments. Have to admit, though, I did always love seeing nazis, incels, and other losers getting bashed.
I'll have to put r/hobbydrama in that bucket, too. The detail some of those people would put into their posts was crazy! Decades of history and old arguments in some of them, all building up to a recent explosion in some mundane thread. Wild.
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Comment on McDonald's releases new game for old console: Grimace's Birthday, on Game Boy Color in ~games
arctanh LinkWhat. Is there an actual cart or just the ROM? Will I have to dump it myself if I want to bust out my Gameboy again? I know I can play it on the web, but that just defeats the point, I think....What. Is there an actual cart or just the ROM? Will I have to dump it myself if I want to bust out my Gameboy again?
I know I can play it on the web, but that just defeats the point, I think. Either way, big energy coming from Mickey D's right now!
That sounds like exactly a food blog that I would very much enjoy :) If you're up for sharing your website I'd love a link!