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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
bob_e_digital (edited )Link ParentI'm decently deep into Star Wars lore, and I've been loving The Acolyte. I've been entertained, and that's all that really matters for me. @GenuinelyCrooked, I've made my comments below. Spoilers...I'm decently deep into Star Wars lore, and I've been loving The Acolyte. I've been entertained, and that's all that really matters for me.
I'll have to figure out how to do that spoilers thing before I comment further.
@GenuinelyCrooked, I've made my comments below.Spoilers
Disclaimer: I have zero knowledge of the books and comics (Expanded Universe/Legends or recent stuff)I also love that there are other Force users! To me it seems like different religions that all believe in some deity...in this case they all believe in some connection between all living beings. Some call it the Force, some call it the Thread. But at the end of the day it's the same thing.
I agree that the Witches did nothing wrong. They were practicing their way of life in peace. Mother Koril may have been pushy, but Mother Aniseya was very open. Both Mae and Osha, despite living in a very secluded place, knew of the Jedi. Mother Aniseya also allowed both twins to be tested, and told Osha she was free to make her own choice.
The Jedi focus on the Light, and the Sith on the Dark. We don't know if the Witches focus on either side....or both. To say that what Mother Koril did with Torbin automatically makes the Witches the bad guys is due to the lens of what we've seen before...from the perspective of the Jedi....Jedi-centrism?
Onto Qimir (Darth Bortles). He is one of the most refreshing characters I've seen since Ahsoka. His fighting style is so savage and unconventional. Is his use of the Force deadly or creative...maybe deadly creative? I like that we got an explanation about his helmet, and that it makes him rely solely on the Force. To me, that means his connection to it is much stronger than most Jedi. He dislikes the Jedi because they control how he (and others) can use the Force. Parallels with how some religions have proper ways to worship, and other ways aren't accepted/acceptable.
For me, the best thing about The Acolyte is how portrays the Jedi as being fallible. I know some people may not like this, but I feel like it makes them more relatable. Nobody is perfect, and despite our best efforts we will make mistakes. It's so much more interesting than watching a story about characters who are all good or all bad.
Finally, Master Vernestra has a PURPLE lightsaber and she can turn it into a whip!!
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
bob_e_digital Link ParentI've been absolutely loving The Acolyte so far. What's been standing out for me has been the fight choreography and the focus on unarmed combat. That said, this particular Sith's fighting style is...I've been absolutely loving The Acolyte so far. What's been standing out for me has been the fight choreography and the focus on unarmed combat. That said, this particular Sith's fighting style is such a breath of fresh air for me. They're so aggressive! The creative use of lightsaber and Force powers is pretty satisfying to watch. An analogy that may or may be understood...most of the Jedi fight like Siegfried, this Sith fights like Nightmare from Soul Caliber 3.
I don't think your views are wrong, nor my views right. I think perhaps The Acolyte isn't for you and that's okay. I watched the first season of Game of Thrones and it wasn't for me, so that's why I don't watch House of the Dragon.
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Comment on The "Great Games"- AAA titles, easy brand recognition- are what everyone pushes. But sometimes you need a "just average" game. in ~games
bob_e_digital LinkFor me, there's a clear distinction between a short game and a game that can be played in short bursts. As much hate as the "Ubisoft" formula gets online, there's a very addictive, rewarding, and...For me, there's a clear distinction between a short game and a game that can be played in short bursts. As much hate as the "Ubisoft" formula gets online, there's a very addictive, rewarding, and easy gameplay loop. I finished Watch Dogs Legions and Far Cry 6 this way. I am usually able to play the game in 30-60 minute bursts. In this time, I can do a mission (or more) and level up. Each time there's some sense of accomplishment. It's easy because most things are already marked on the map. The formula is just fun. I don't have to think much to have fun.
FYI, this reminds me that I should play Amalur again. Awesome game!
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Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech
bob_e_digital Link ParentMy last page is 90% Google calendar widget. It was originally 100% like yours, but it felt like too wasted of a page so I resized it and added calendar-adjacent apps along the bottom. The calendar...My last page is 90% Google calendar widget. It was originally 100% like yours, but it felt like too wasted of a page so I resized it and added calendar-adjacent apps along the bottom. The calendar still takes up most of the space, but I get slightly more functionality.
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Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech
bob_e_digital Link ParentGlad that it helped someone! For anyone reading and doesn't know what Libby is. It's an app that let's you check out ebook and audio books from your library. I generally check out audio books, so...Glad that it helped someone!
For anyone reading and doesn't know what Libby is. It's an app that let's you check out ebook and audio books from your library. I generally check out audio books, so it made sense to put Libby in the "Audio" folder. But some titles are either only available as ebooks, which now means it makes more sense in my "Reading" folder.
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Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech
bob_e_digital LinkI have just 3 pages. With the second or middle one being "home". Since I'm right handed, my folders/icons are laid out in a reverse "L" shape. Icons on bottom and on the right hand side as far as...I have just 3 pages. With the second or middle one being "home". Since I'm right handed, my folders/icons are laid out in a reverse "L" shape. Icons on bottom and on the right hand side as far as my thumb can reach. Folders/icons that are most used are in the bottom right hand side. They get fanned out as their usage decreases.
My "dock" has text, Gmail, app drawer, gallery, and camera. My "home" page is everything I use daily. My "left" page is navigation, entertainment, and shopping. My "right page" is 80% calendar widget (the only one), Google Keep, calculator, Google Drive, and Google Translate. I don't believe I have any duplicate icons except for Libby. I have it inside folders for both "Audio" and "Reading".
I used to have more pages that adhered more strictly to certain usage, but I trimmed it down to just 3 now. I realized over time that speed is more important. However, having everything on a single page would feel too cluttered and a bit awkward with just one hand.
I'm not sure how to post pictures on Tildes, but I don't mind sharing what my screens look like.
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Comment on Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for two more seasons in ~tv
bob_e_digital Link ParentFirst off, let me just say that I think your observations about the show are fair. It's an unnecessary product...for you. I'll repeat what I said elsewhere. There is a non-zero number of people...First off, let me just say that I think your observations about the show are fair.
It's an unnecessary product...for you. I'll repeat what I said elsewhere.
There is a non-zero number of people who will never watch anything animated because they just don't want to. That's honestly the demographic these live action adaptation of animated shows/movies are targeting.
That said, you're entitled to your opinions. I don't think they're wildly out of line or anything.
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Comment on Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for two more seasons in ~tv
bob_e_digital Link ParentShort answer: the series is better than the movie. Long answer: same as above but with more detail. As blasphemous as this may sound, the movie isn't the worst thing I've seen. There's only so...Short answer: the series is better than the movie.
Long answer: same as above but with more detail. As blasphemous as this may sound, the movie isn't the worst thing I've seen. There's only so much they could do in adapting the first season into a short movie. They took a much more realistic approach to the wardrobe/costuming. That is, it looked more like clothing people would wear and less faithful to the original animation. The Netflix show is way more faithful in this regard. It's more vibrant than the movie, but doesn't seem comical at least to me. Movie Aang's Airbender tattoo is pretty intricate, and the Netflix show blends both the original animation's solid arrows with the movie's intricate designs. I really appreciated this design choice.
The special effects aren't as good, but that's mostly to be expected given how much time has passed. Fans of the original animation will also notice some odd/major changes to some of the benders and their abilities. Specifically, the Firebenders. In the movie, they cannot create their own fire. They need a source and they control it. The Earthbenders seemed way less adept at using their powers in the movie, while the first episode of the Netflix show really showcases them. They're pretty badass, and I cannot wait to see Toph next season.
The casting is really weird/bad in the movie. Obviously there's a bunch of whitewashing (Aang, Katara, and Sokka), but they also made the Firebenders Indian (South Asian) without changing their names to reflect it better. There's also how they pronounced a few people's names differently from. The Netflix show mostly does cast the roles with people who look the part more, although I'm not convinced they fit the part more...specifically Katara. Mai and Ty Lee haven't had as much screen time for me to be sure about. The rest of the casting is pretty good and is better than the movie.
I will end with one thing that the movie does much better than the Netflix show...Princess Yue's hair LOL
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Comment on Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for two more seasons in ~tv
bob_e_digital Link ParentAgreed! It's weird, but I guess having shorter but more episodes allows for a more brisk pacing? Like each episode has to sorta be connected thematically throughout, so they can't just tell 2...Agreed! It's weird, but I guess having shorter but more episodes allows for a more brisk pacing? Like each episode has to sorta be connected thematically throughout, so they can't just tell 2 disjointed stories in a single episode even though it's roughly twice the runtime. But I'm just a guy...what do I know LOL
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Comment on Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for two more seasons in ~tv
bob_e_digital Link ParentNo, you didn't! Sorry that wasn't meant to be directed at you. Just something that I've read in many other places.No, you didn't! Sorry that wasn't meant to be directed at you. Just something that I've read in many other places.
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Comment on Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for two more seasons in ~tv
bob_e_digital Link ParentUsing the same rating scale (original is 10, movie is 1), then I would rate this around 7.5-8. I watched the whole thing and absolutely enjoyed it. I watched the original years years ago, and only...Using the same rating scale (original is 10, movie is 1), then I would rate this around 7.5-8. I watched the whole thing and absolutely enjoyed it. I watched the original years years ago, and only once so far. I don't have any super strong attachments to it, so I'm far less critical. On its own merits without being compared to the original, it's pretty good. My family and friends who know nothing about it enjoyed it a lot.
My criticisms are as follows. It feels too condensed, which isn't difficult to predict. They took 20 episodes and made it only 8. This doesn't give it enough room for the characters to breathe despite the actual runtimes being not too far off. Some of the story does feel off, but not greatly so. It mostly keeps the same general vibe to me. And if it didn't, then I didn't remember it which means a complete newcomer wouldn't pick up on it anyway.
The general response of "go watch the original" isn't very helpful. There is a non-zero number of people who will never watch anything animated because they just don't want to. That's honestly the demographic these live action adaptation of animated shows/movies are targeting. I guess that's why my score is higher?
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Comment on ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ gets up and stands up to $51M; ‘Madame Web’ crawls near $26M over six-day holiday frame in ~movies
bob_e_digital Link ParentAnd which movie is the "big budget Marvel blockbuster"? The Marvels? Sorry, just wanted to understand your comment.And which movie is the "big budget Marvel blockbuster"? The Marvels?
Sorry, just wanted to understand your comment.
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
bob_e_digital Link ParentThanks for the clarification of the phrase "I do not have the capacity to bring anything other than my work machine". It's already been suggested but if your real reason is to travel light, then a...Thanks for the clarification of the phrase "I do not have the capacity to bring anything other than my work machine".
It's already been suggested but if your real reason is to travel light, then a Bluetooth keyboard + phone/tablet is the probably the best compromise while still keeping your work and personal fully separated. But that's me. I never want to mingle work with personal. While the risk is low (I've read your post above and it seems like you're good to go), it's never zero.
I hope it works out for you, as those much smarter than me have given fantastic suggestions!
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
bob_e_digital Link ParentAwhile back I was in a similar situation. I was too lazy to read the employee handbook/agreement, so I just made sure to do any creative personal projects on my computer at home. I figured it was...Awhile back I was in a similar situation. I was too lazy to read the employee handbook/agreement, so I just made sure to do any creative personal projects on my computer at home. I figured it was just safer that way.
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
bob_e_digital Link ParentI agree! There is no guarantee, but we won't know for sure unless we do have this information. And I disagree that adding more info may unintentionally overcomplicate the responses. The reason why...I agree! There is no guarantee, but we won't know for sure unless we do have this information.
And I disagree that adding more info may unintentionally overcomplicate the responses. The reason why there's so much speculation is because we don't have more info LOL.
Fellow Tildes user (Tildean?), it's okay to not agree on things. You are free to do as you wish, but I'm going to leave it at that as I don't think I'm adding anything else to this thread.
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
bob_e_digital Link ParentUsing your example of being only able to watch one movie, I would absolutely want to know why they can only watch one LOL. Is it a time constraint? Media constraint? Data constraint? Like someone...Using your example of being only able to watch one movie, I would absolutely want to know why they can only watch one LOL. Is it a time constraint? Media constraint? Data constraint? Like someone else said a few posts above, knowing the situation better will yield better solutions. I don't think it's being unhelpful or disrespectful. But that's okay, we can agree to disagree on this.
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
bob_e_digital Link Parent...or maybe they misunderstood the limitations? Without clarification, we can't really know for sure. What is my point? OP could save all the time and hassle of setting up a more elaborate......or maybe they misunderstood the limitations? Without clarification, we can't really know for sure.
What is my point? OP could save all the time and hassle of setting up a more elaborate solution that still ultimately compromises their separation of work and personal. I just don't want them to waste their time. I promise that I only have good intentions, and not merely trying to be argumentative.
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
bob_e_digital Link ParentWhat do you mean by "The reasons why are their business."? My understanding of the phrase "their business" is that it means private. I read “separation of work and personal needs on one computer”...What do you mean by "The reasons why are their business."? My understanding of the phrase "their business" is that it means private.
I read “separation of work and personal needs on one computer” is their solution to the problem, but that's okay that we have different interpretations of it.
The reason for the restriction matters because it might not be real. Like DrStone mentioned, it could be a misunderstanding. It's also presumptuous to assume that they did attempt or consider multiple devices. This is a random internet person that most of us don't personally know. We can't make any assumptions either way. That's why we're asking for clarity.
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Comment on Using work OSX machine while travelling in ~comp
bob_e_digital Link ParentIs my question relevant? I think so. There's lots of solutions to their problem (separating work and personal computing needs), but they're arbitrarily limiting the solution because they haven't...Is my question relevant? I think so. There's lots of solutions to their problem (separating work and personal computing needs), but they're arbitrarily limiting the solution because they haven't explained why there's a restriction. Is it purely due to size/weight? In which case a portable Bluetooth keyboard and their phone would be a decent solution as well.
If someone is asking for help, then in order to fully help them I would want to know all the details. If you go to the doctor and just say "I just need to make my stomach stop hurting", then you are skipping all possible diagnosis if you don't give them more details. You're treating the symptom and not the cause.
Is it their business? Yes, but they also posted the question on a public forum so it's not that private.
Thanks! I appreciate all the help @GenuinelyCrooked and @cfabbro . I'll make the edit to my post now.