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Comment on World Cup 2026! in ~sports.football
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula (edited )LinkIts been a while since i posted in one of these. I hit near my goal weight(165lbs) at the end of april at 168lbs. And then i moved and then went to south korea/china for a trip that included a...Its been a while since i posted in one of these. I hit near my goal weight(165lbs) at the end of april at 168lbs. And then i moved and then went to south korea/china for a trip that included a wedding. I LOVE korean/chinese cooking so i went completely HAM. I gained 14lbs in two weeks. Im starting to pull that back down, at 176lbs again. Climbing has been hard-ish, im guessing the extra weight is being quite the zealous agent in the various forces opposing me up the wall. First few sessions i was barely hitting v4's at a gym i expect to be flashing them at. Improving now as my skin, strength, and flexibility start realigning to climbing requirements.
I have a dexa scan coming up so ive been trying to really get back to my more normal weight. It was free, otherwise i would have chosen a better time sometime early next month when ill definitely be closer to my goal weight again.
The girlfriend has REALLY been giving me shit though and its been hard to live with. Everything from not snacking, calorie counting, avoiding carbs, going to the gym as often as i do, going as hard as i do, biking to and from the gym is even apparently "too much". I hear about my choices all the time and rarely does she consider her own under the same microscope. Its been very stressful and annoying because she knew who i was when we started dating and she loves how fit i am and all these other things but hates how much effort i put into it??
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
countchocula Link ParentI ended up finishing Motorslice in my evening time. It didnt demand very much. There are collectibles that add a bit of difficulty but the game does not reward you at all for collecting them. The...I ended up finishing Motorslice in my evening time. It didnt demand very much. There are collectibles that add a bit of difficulty but the game does not reward you at all for collecting them. The main game was pretty fun, the tools you start with are what you have for the duration. The movement is neat but i found really cumbersome in a couple of spots in the last two levels where i definitely felt like the game killed me and not me. Its a video game-ass game. It does continue to do creepy stuff with the girl character and the robot you control as the camera. Its pretty overt at times with dialogue options to sniff her feet. Being a physical camera was cool, the little lens effects because its actually a part of the world. Id recommend if you like to explore these types of indie games but dont expect depth.
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Comment on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 in ~games
countchocula LinkIs there any actual gameplay? Like... what is this? Why did a remake of a 28 year old game need an announcement teaser with nothing else to show? I know it said 2026 but this is on par with...Is there any actual gameplay? Like... what is this? Why did a remake of a 28 year old game need an announcement teaser with nothing else to show? I know it said 2026 but this is on par with bethesda slapping together an es6 "trailer" showing a generated landscape.
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Comment on Halo: Campaign Evolved | Cinematic story trailer in ~games
countchocula Link ParentHahaha glad theres already a comic for itHahaha glad theres already a comic for it
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
countchocula Link ParentIm very excited to eventually get to Mina, is it a difficulty cliff or like... just a slog to get through the early part of the game?Im very excited to eventually get to Mina, is it a difficulty cliff or like... just a slog to get through the early part of the game?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
countchocula Link"Finished" Forza Horizon 6 to the amount im basically willing to, i may return every once in a while for a casual cruise through japan but overall im just a bit disappointed that they refuse to..."Finished" Forza Horizon 6 to the amount im basically willing to, i may return every once in a while for a casual cruise through japan but overall im just a bit disappointed that they refuse to change the formula even slightly. If the first dlc releases as some shitty brand tie in AND it isnt part of the base map, ill have completely lost faith in playground games's ability to deliver compelling horizon games. What a sad game for what could have been.
Playing Screamer now as my racing game, really fun, bright and loud. The missions where i HAVE to achieve objectives X times piss me off a bit but in general it is a good time.
Also started Motorslice because i have it steam wishlisted but saw it on game pass. Fun mechanics and movement but the fetishization of the female lead is... weird. Not sure if ill see it through but im enjoying it so far.
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Comment on Halo: Campaign Evolved | Cinematic story trailer in ~games
countchocula LinkHell is being a game dev trapped in a cycle of remaking halo ceHell is being a game dev trapped in a cycle of remaking halo ce
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Comment on Is there a "Razor" for the idea that "If a Billionaire is against it, I'm for it?" in ~finance
countchocula Link ParentHello! Just chiming in here with one of those obnoxious internet replies that ensure we cant have anything good in this world! The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundatiom has a lot of controversies as a...Hello! Just chiming in here with one of those obnoxious internet replies that ensure we cant have anything good in this world!
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundatiom has a lot of controversies as a supposed charitable organization.
"The foundation has invested $500 million in its own nonprofit pharmaceutical enterprise and gives large sums to for-profit drug companies, often holding stocks and bonds in those same companies. This creates conflicts of interest from which the foundation can financially benefit from its “charitable” partnerships—an evident problem.
By controlling intellectual property and aggressively defending patents, the foundation and Big Pharma work hand in glove, often blocking cheaper or better products from reaching those who need them most. Schwab warns this meddling can delay lifesaving drugs and vaccines from getting to the global poor—a deeply troubling scenario."
Theres also a lot to question about the organizational model and how the foundation is effectively a tool of Gates to wield political power in developing nations. A true foundation would be taking his money with 0 input from him, but he remains a co-chair at the helm. Its a conflict of interest nightmare.
If youre interested, The Bill Gates Problem Reckoning with the Myth of the Good Billionaire is definitely a good breakdown of just how fucked up that organization is.
I would add more detail but its been a while since i learned about all this so digging up sources is tough and my dog is begging me to take her outside, apologies 🙏
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Comment on The banal horror of Jimmy Fallon in ~tv
countchocula Link ParentYou did not read the article did you? It addresses everything and even your particular reaction.You did not read the article did you? It addresses everything and even your particular reaction.
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Comment on How long would a society comprised of video game protagonists survive? in ~games
countchocula LinkI think this is a fun question! There are so many possibilities and i think a lot of them can be negative where everything is constantly on fire. But i think theres a narrow thread that we can...I think this is a fun question! There are so many possibilities and i think a lot of them can be negative where everything is constantly on fire. But i think theres a narrow thread that we can weave where we consider that most video game protagonists are actually hyper competent, focused, and supported... people. Or inter dimensional killing machines but they basically boil down to individuals trying to make a positive difference.
Since i think most video games put you in the role of someone actively working to improve society based on their incredibly narrow skillset, i think everything would actually be okay in the end. Everyone at the lower levels would be out doing some adventuring while everyone at higher levels would be actively trying to a) create the best possible adventures for them and b) ensuring the economy is able to support every possible way of life. We'd all just be hyper focused, highly adept individuals doing exactly what we want to be doing all of the time. A real heaven on earth. Unless youre lara croft in the new series... then youre just getting hurt constantly for some reason.
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Comment on How long would a society comprised of video game protagonists survive? in ~games
countchocula Link ParentI noticed that the ai answer completely ignored entire genres as well. Ones where the protagonist literally minmaxes earnings... much like a capitalist would 🤔... not a loot based economy at all!...I noticed that the ai answer completely ignored entire genres as well. Ones where the protagonist literally minmaxes earnings... much like a capitalist would 🤔... not a loot based economy at all!
Its funny how ai took the most uninspired route to the answer rather than having fun with it and really stretching the concept, like this thread intended.
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Comment on USA to mandate surveillance tech for new cars also determing fitness to drive by 2027 in ~transport
countchocula Link ParentBut the "too many failure points" is specifically a tool of planned obsolescence? The idea is that all these points of failure are electrical and complicated with secretive documentation thats not...But the "too many failure points" is specifically a tool of planned obsolescence? The idea is that all these points of failure are electrical and complicated with secretive documentation thats not available to a garage owner, let alone hobbyist. You have to go to the dealership, buy their extended warranty cause out of warranty repairs are 3x the price, etc.
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Comment on 007 First Light | Rules of Spycraft trailer in ~games
countchocula LinkThis looks so good. Partly because its james bond over a solid hitman frame but with proper action too. I was wondering what gun battles look like and they seem very impressive from the trailer....This looks so good. Partly because its james bond over a solid hitman frame but with proper action too. I was wondering what gun battles look like and they seem very impressive from the trailer. Very explosive too, im assuming most missions will be ending in that fashion. Also, using the environment seems less clumsy than in hitman which is cool. The license to kill is a fantastic idea to switch things up. I cant wait to come back from my vacation to have this and horizon 6 to play.
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Comment on Control Ultimate Edition released for iOS and iPadOS in ~games
countchocula LinkUhhh i hope their tags/keywords improve cause control is gonna show a lot of remote apps long before a gameUhhh i hope their tags/keywords improve cause control is gonna show a lot of remote apps long before a game
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
countchocula Link ParentMake sure to use your pitons liberally. I did find it a bit tough too, regularly having ti restart because id burned too many resources on a section.Make sure to use your pitons liberally. I did find it a bit tough too, regularly having ti restart because id burned too many resources on a section.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula LinkFluctuating rapidly in weight recently. Really tough to stave off cravings or just general hunger throughout the day, likely a result of additional stress. And then i balance it out with three...Fluctuating rapidly in weight recently. Really tough to stave off cravings or just general hunger throughout the day, likely a result of additional stress. And then i balance it out with three hour long training days. And all in anticipation of gaining weight in Korea/China in a few weeks.
Climbing is going well, im about to cancel my membership at my gym, that ive been going to for three years now and made quite a few friends at... so thats a bit sad. But im moving so cant do much about it. Ill have another gym thats about 30 minutes more of a journey to get to but its also bigger and generally more active. We shall see how that goes. Hopefully it doesnt mess with my routine too much.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula Link ParentYeah this is always a bummer. I used to really enjoy wrist curls until my right wrist popped every time. Now i avoid those exercises and its really telling during certain movements. Godspeed with...Yeah this is always a bummer. I used to really enjoy wrist curls until my right wrist popped every time. Now i avoid those exercises and its really telling during certain movements. Godspeed with the recovery!
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Comment on US to Canada package forwarding service? in ~talk
countchocula Link ParentPretty sure they also offer a package forwarding service if you cant pick up from the warehouses(for an additional fee, i imagine)Pretty sure they also offer a package forwarding service if you cant pick up from the warehouses(for an additional fee, i imagine)
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Comment on US to Canada package forwarding service? in ~talk
countchocula Link ParentYep, i used shippsy for a halloween costume i wanted to buy that was only available in the states. The website was convenient and legit and the process was easy. They had notifications for when it...Yep, i used shippsy for a halloween costume i wanted to buy that was only available in the states. The website was convenient and legit and the process was easy. They had notifications for when it hit different stages and it all worked out just fine. The funniest part was how basic the operation was once i went to pick up(compared to the nice web interface) cause it was literally just a guy in a chair in a Richmond industrial park unit watching anime. But he was nice, quick to grab my package from the back. Genuinely, no complaints. I actually really liked using the service and it saved me twenty bucks over shipping directly to me. it was 60$ in the end, so an additional 20$ felt like it wasnt worth it till i had the shippsy option.
I ordered it at the beginning of october and it got to me max two weeks later. Plenty of time to spare and iirc there was some border shenanigans at the time too which slowed it down.
I am rooting for South Korea! Only because Poland isnt in and Son Heung-min is the only playing player i recognize (cause his face was EVERYWHERE in korea). I liked their game against Czechia. Hoping they go far. Bummer that their games are in Mexico and not Vancouver otherwise my Korean friends and i would probably be at a game.
Otherwise, im just generally annoyed with the fifa presence in this city. The org not the visitors.