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  1. Comment on What is your favourite chess opening? in ~games.tabletop

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    Ruy Lopez ftw, it results in a very solid position for both sides.

    Ruy Lopez ftw, it results in a very solid position for both sides.

    1 vote

  2. Why doesn't Common Lisp see more usage?

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    Hey all, I've been studying Common Lisp recently, and as far as I can see, this is a pretty capable, mature language. Moreover, Lisp has been around since the 60s and it doesn't see much usage (as...

    Hey all,
    I've been studying Common Lisp recently, and as far as I can see, this is a pretty capable, mature language. Moreover, Lisp has been around since the 60s and it doesn't see much usage (as far as I'm aware) outside of Emacs Lisp and AutoLISP. What gives?

    17 votes

  3. Comment on Linux distro of choice? in ~comp

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    I use Ubuntu for the same reason, though I'm thinking about switching to Debian because it separates its software into free and nonfree repos and I want to use as much free software as possible.

    I use Ubuntu for the same reason, though I'm thinking about switching to Debian because it separates its software into free and nonfree repos and I want to use as much free software as possible.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Does anyone else here play chess online? in ~games.tabletop

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    Sent you a correspondence game request.

    Sent you a correspondence game request.

  5. Comment on How do you discover music? in ~music

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    This will not be particularly helpful, but I use a private tracker to find new music. I usually search by tags or go through collages, which are curated collections of albums. I ask around on the...

    This will not be particularly helpful, but I use a private tracker to find new music. I usually search by tags or go through collages, which are curated collections of albums. I ask around on the forums for recommendations on specific genres as well.

  6. Comment on Does anyone else here play chess online? in ~games.tabletop

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    Feel free to make an account on one of the sites above and shoot me a request. If you want to practice tactics, I recommend chesstempo.

    Feel free to make an account on one of the sites above and shoot me a request. If you want to practice tactics, I recommend chesstempo.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Does anyone else here play chess online? in ~games.tabletop

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    Why not make an account and start a correspondence game with me or someone else? Everyone has to get started somewhere.

    Why not make an account and start a correspondence game with me or someone else? Everyone has to get started somewhere.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Just getting into DnD, tips/help? in ~games

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    You can usually check your local tabletop games shop to find groups playing DnD nearby. In all likelihood, at least one of those groups will be more than happy to bring you into their campaign and...

    You can usually check your local tabletop games shop to find groups playing DnD nearby. In all likelihood, at least one of those groups will be more than happy to bring you into their campaign and introduce you to the game.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on What are you working on this weekend? in ~comp

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    This weekend I've been working on learning Common Lisp through Peter Seibel's book, Practical Common Lisp. So far macros have melted my mind, though I'm sure I will get better at writing them over...

    This weekend I've been working on learning Common Lisp through Peter Seibel's book, Practical Common Lisp. So far macros have melted my mind, though I'm sure I will get better at writing them over time. I'm very thankful that the book includes practical examples, otherwise I feel like getting off the ground with a CL project would be very difficult for me.

    4 votes

  11. Does anyone else here play chess online?

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    I try (and fail) to play regularly on lichess under the username dear_sirs. I also have an account under the same name on chess.com. Feel free to drop usernames in the comments below, or send me a...

    I try (and fail) to play regularly on lichess under the username dear_sirs. I also have an account under the same name on chess.com.

    Feel free to drop usernames in the comments below, or send me a challenge for a correspondence game--I would love to play you!

    17 votes

  12. Comment on What are some of the lesser known upcoming games that you're excited about? in ~games

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    I'm excited for Spire by Hitbox Studios, the same folks who made Dustforce. I put quite a few hours into Dustforce, and speedrunning individual levels was always fun for me, so I am excited to see...

    I'm excited for Spire by Hitbox Studios, the same folks who made Dustforce.

    I put quite a few hours into Dustforce, and speedrunning individual levels was always fun for me, so I am excited to see what Hitbox can come up with for this new game.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on ASL? Just kidding but seriously where are most of you Tildoes from? in ~talk

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    Age: 20 Sex: Male Location: From Georgia, USA but I go to school in Wisconsin.

    Age: 20
    Sex: Male
    Location: From Georgia, USA but I go to school in Wisconsin.

    2 votes