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Comment on What books would you recommend for me? in ~books
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Comment on What books would you recommend for me? in ~books
glue LinkNo Longer Human by Osamu Dazai. It is a short read that can probably be finished in a day or two. While not really a dystopian novel. I feel that you may still enjoy the story of a man who feels...No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai. It is a short read that can probably be finished in a day or two. While not really a dystopian novel. I feel that you may still enjoy the story of a man who feels so removed from society that he no longer has any place in it.
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Comment on Looking for a recommendation similar to Uprooted by Naomi Novik in ~books
glue LinkIt might be the overtly obvious choice but Legends and Lattes is a pretty easy reading fantasy novel where the pages just flow by. I haven’t read ‘Uprooted’ personally, but judging by what you are...It might be the overtly obvious choice but Legends and Lattes is a pretty easy reading fantasy novel where the pages just flow by.
I haven’t read ‘Uprooted’ personally, but judging by what you are looking for it might fit the bill.
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Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games
glue Link ParentMan. Hades felt like the worst example of this to me. Locking the weapons is fine, I wish they were a little easier to farm but whatever, I never did max them all out. However, the game didn’t...Man. Hades felt like the worst example of this to me. Locking the weapons is fine, I wish they were a little easier to farm but whatever, I never did max them all out.
However, the game didn’t even feel like it was worth playing until you fully unlock the mirror.
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Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games
glue Link ParentToME is probably my favorite roguelike of all time. I romanticize Crawl, but who am I kidding, I’m awful at it. ToME just feels way more naturally intuitive to me and you really get sucked into...ToME is probably my favorite roguelike of all time. I romanticize Crawl, but who am I kidding, I’m awful at it. ToME just feels way more naturally intuitive to me and you really get sucked into it.
My one gripe with the game is that the, arguably, most interesting class is damn near impossible to win with, Arcane Blade. I think this is one of the things that pushes newbies to the game away from it. No one wants to play barbarian first play-through and they see AB and think “hell yeah that sounds awesome” only to die off early mid game.
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Comment on "Layered" music that builds throughout the song? in ~music
glue LinkProbably my favorite example of this is the final track on Cursive’s Ugly Organ, Staying Alive. 10 minute tract that slowly builds from slow guitar and cello to a moderately heavy song about...Probably my favorite example of this is the final track on Cursive’s Ugly Organ, Staying Alive.
10 minute tract that slowly builds from slow guitar and cello to a moderately heavy song about deciding not to commit suicide.
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Comment on Have you read any good one-shot manga? in ~anime
glue LinkNot Simple. I picked up this based on the artwork alone, went into the story completely blind and it broke me. It’s one of the greatest emotional rollercoasters I’ve ever been through. Harrowing...Not Simple.
I picked up this based on the artwork alone, went into the story completely blind and it broke me. It’s one of the greatest emotional rollercoasters I’ve ever been through. Harrowing story and one I recommend everyone, whether they like manga/graphics or not.
Pick it up. It won’t let you down.
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Comment on High quality USB-C in-ear monitors or good aux-to-USB-C adapters? in ~tech
glue LinkWithout sounding too much of a Fiio shill here. I 100% stand behind their products. They have several different products that might fit your bill depending on budget. Of course the most popular...Without sounding too much of a Fiio shill here. I 100% stand behind their products. They have several different products that might fit your bill depending on budget. Of course the most popular are probably the BTR5 and BTR7 which are DACs that can also work as a Bluetooth “adapter” which acts as a DAC while connecting to your phone via Bluetooth or usb-C passthrough.
They also have the KA1 which is a super tiny usb-C dac. Cheaper, smaller, just a little less versatile.
If you just want a super cheap dongle then I’d go with Venture Electronics Abigail. It’s decent. You get what you pay for but it’s really not that bad. I keep a pair of their Monk ear buds and that DAC in my travel bag because for the price I don’t care if anything happens to them but they sound good enough for me to keep on hand
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Comment on Low/no latency wireless headphones for PC - Recommendations in ~tech
glue Link ParentWhile I personally haven't tried the DT-700 or DT-900 I do use the DT-1990 pro's for gaming and couldn't be happier, but pretty expensive and probably wouldn't buy them solely for gaming. As for...While I personally haven't tried the DT-700 or DT-900 I do use the DT-1990 pro's for gaming and couldn't be happier, but pretty expensive and probably wouldn't buy them solely for gaming.
As for the HD-600's I'm not exactly sure I would recommend them for gaming unless its strictly PC gaming with a DAC/AMP as they aren't the easiest headphones to drive. The Sennheiser HD 598's are probably a better choice. While they aren't as accurate, marginally, they are more comfortable (longer gaming sessions), cheaper, and easier to drive.
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Comment on Fresh Album Fridays: Swans, Kelly Clarkson, Young Thug, and more in ~music
glue Link ParentThe Beggar Lover (Three) is one hell of a track to listen to with a nice set of headphones. I don't even really know how to explain how it made me feel. I get GY!BE, mixed with Justice, mixed...The Beggar Lover (Three) is one hell of a track to listen to with a nice set of headphones. I don't even really know how to explain how it made me feel. I get GY!BE, mixed with Justice, mixed with.. well, lets just say there's a certain area that made me feel very uncomfortable like the first time entering Deepnest in Hollow Knight.
The album as a whole is a bit hard to rate for me. I will certainly come back to it but not sure it will be part of my rotation.
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Comment on Fresh Album Fridays: Swans, Kelly Clarkson, Young Thug, and more in ~music
glue Link ParentI really cannot get enough of this album. Math-rocky pop punk without sounding like math-rock, if that makes any sense. Instead of the overly structured and twinkly guitars that you may think of...I really cannot get enough of this album. Math-rocky pop punk without sounding like math-rock, if that makes any sense. Instead of the overly structured and twinkly guitars that you may think of when you think of the genre, this is a bit more subdued.
I don't want to oversell the release but I think it could be a good stepping stool for people to get into more math rock heavy bands.
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Comment on Fresh Album Fridays: Swans, Kelly Clarkson, Young Thug, and more in ~music
glue LinkArtist: Gwuak! Album: Summertime Concrete ————————————————————————— Release: 23rd June, 2023 Genre(s): Alternative, Pop Punk, Punk Rock Country: United States Spotify Apple MusicArtist:
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Comment on How to read House of Leaves in ~books
glue Link ParentI can see the parallels to poetry but I think I must have interpreted the nuances differently. I took the chances of place, time, vehicle ect as simply irrelevant information (it’s been a while...I can see the parallels to poetry but I think I must have interpreted the nuances differently. I took the chances of place, time, vehicle ect as simply irrelevant information (it’s been a while since I’ve read this) and took it as, here is a story, the details are meaningless.
Sort of like taking the basis of a story and throwing just anything at the template. Much like a superhero movie where the powers, city, ect all fit the same formula of good guy beats bad guy
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Comment on What are some of your favorite "easy reads"? in ~books
glue Link ParentYes. Sorry about that. I was referring to Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic. The two are different from later entries as far as story telling goes. But they hold a special place in my heart....Yes. Sorry about that. I was referring to Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic.
The two are different from later entries as far as story telling goes. But they hold a special place in my heart. The dynamic between the two main characters is my favorite in the series.
My comment was more aimed at the widely held belief that the first two books are lesser and can be skipped entirely
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Comment on What are some of your favorite "easy reads"? in ~books
glue Link ParentI always see this suggestion to start with Mort or Guards and how the first two books can be skipped. Of course there are different ways to read the series, but I think the first two books are...I always see this suggestion to start with Mort or Guards and how the first two books can be skipped. Of course there are different ways to read the series, but I think the first two books are fantastic and a great place to start. They are a mini epic of two “friends”.
I know these 2 early entries are a bit divisive, but they are fairly easy to get into and, in my opinion, a fine place to start. It also makes jumping into such a large serious a bit less confusing for those trying to get into it.
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Comment on How to read House of Leaves in ~books
glue LinkWhile I enjoyed House of Leaves. I much preferred Only Revolutions. The concept is a bit easier to understand. Read 8 or so pages. Flip the book over and read the “last” 8 or so pages. RepeatWhile I enjoyed House of Leaves. I much preferred Only Revolutions. The concept is a bit easier to understand. Read 8 or so pages. Flip the book over and read the “last” 8 or so pages. Repeat
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
glue LinkJust beat Lone Fungus. Was a fantastic little Hollow Knight-like Metroidvania. 95% of the game was perfect. Even the challenging platforming areas were enjoyable. The 5% that wasn’t was one of the...Just beat Lone Fungus. Was a fantastic little Hollow Knight-like Metroidvania. 95% of the game was perfect. Even the challenging platforming areas were enjoyable.
The 5% that wasn’t was one of the endings paths. And several of the optional platforming areas where you could try the same thing 19 times, but on the 20th the levels timing would be off and something that worked every other attempt now wasn’t good enough. This was the most frustrating part for me and only applied in a few places. Besides that the game really held off the Silksong itch for a little bit
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Comment on Which theme are you defaulting to? I'm loving Atom One Dark. in ~tildes
glue Link ParentAtom One Dark is the closest option to Nord so that is currently what I am using I used to be a big Solarized fan but lately it just feels off. Sure Nord doesn’t have as many colors, and maybe...Atom One Dark is the closest option to Nord so that is currently what I am using
I used to be a big Solarized fan but lately it just feels off. Sure Nord doesn’t have as many colors, and maybe that’s why I prefer it. Clean, simple and effective.
I would love for Nord to one day be an option, but for now Atom One Dark will do
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Comment on Are there good game adaptations of anime/manga series? in ~anime
glue LinkHonestly, Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak for GBA is a really cute and cozy adventure game that’s actually quite good. There’s nothing else to say about it really. A laid back adventure game that you...Honestly, Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak for GBA is a really cute and cozy adventure game that’s actually quite good. There’s nothing else to say about it really. A laid back adventure game that you feel good playing.
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Comment on What are your favorite "hidden gem" RPGs? in ~games
glue Link ParentThe random encounter rate can be a bit annoying at times but the game truly felt like an adventure to me. I forgot to mention in my original post, but there’s an aspect I really liked where...The random encounter rate can be a bit annoying at times but the game truly felt like an adventure to me.
I forgot to mention in my original post, but there’s an aspect I really liked where sometimes losing to a boss will still progress the story. In the end the there’s only one ending but the way you get there can vary from game to game.
I really enjoyed it and I think about it all the time. But I always have issues summarizing it without giving it away or creating a false sense of what to expect from the story.