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  1. Comment on Best recommendations for PC couch multiplayer games? in ~games

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    I would recommend Split Fiction instead, gameplay is great and very diverse, story might be just ok, but I don't think people playing couch multiplayers will care that much about the story

    I would recommend Split Fiction instead, gameplay is great and very diverse, story might be just ok, but I don't think people playing couch multiplayers will care that much about the story

    1 vote

  2. Comment on What are some of your favorite stews/soups? in ~food

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    You can use both actually, the boiled green plantain is a bit harder than boiled green banana so that texture difference adds more features to the soup, that being said since the plaintains...

    I'm assuming those were plantains she used and she mentioned you could use banana if you don't have plantains?

    You can use both actually, the boiled green plantain is a bit harder than boiled green banana so that texture difference adds more features to the soup, that being said since the plaintains there's no problem if they overcook a little bit, while the bananas will get soggy if overcooked (not a bad thing but something important to point out).

    Also, when she sauted the veggies, that was mashed garlic in her molcajete, correct? Then cumin and a small amount of black pepper?

    Yes, that's correct, you can season the meat and veggies as you like, but what add the most flavour to the soup are the ingredients added to the beans (Cualantro and garlics).

  3. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I'll definitely try it. I played Darkness because I had the cartridge lying around, but I still haven't had the chance to play it. I'll check Sky since I enjoyed the story a lot, and having extra...

    I'll definitely try it. I played Darkness because I had the cartridge lying around, but I still haven't had the chance to play it.

    I'll check Sky since I enjoyed the story a lot, and having extra episodes is worth the effort to play the main story again. Also, grinding in the game is very addictive, a feeling that I never experienced in the main Pokémon games.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I just finished watching "Where Is the Friend's House?" by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, and I have to say I absolutely love it. The premise is pretty simple: it's about a kid who...

    I just finished watching "Where Is the Friend's House?" by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, and I have to say I absolutely love it. The premise is pretty simple: it's about a kid who accidentally takes a schoolmate's workbook and has to find the schoolmate's house to return it, or else the other kid will get expelled the next day for not doing his homework. And then the kid takes part in the adventure of finding the friend's house.

    What struck me the most about the movie is how well it puts you into the kid's shoes, especially in some scenes where he's talking to adults and none of them really listen to him or pay attention. It's a wonderful film; it's a slow burn, but that's a part of what makes the film great. I'll definitely check how other movies by Kiarostami, hoping they're as good as this one.

    5 votes

  5. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness recently became my favorite Pokemon game, I liked it more than all time classics like Emerald and SoulSilver, it really is THAT good.

    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness recently became my favorite Pokemon game, I liked it more than all time classics like Emerald and SoulSilver, it really is THAT good.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    That was also my problem with the game, in general I like games with parrying mechanics, it feels so good when a parry lands, but when they make the parry mandatory for most battles, it stops...

    That was also my problem with the game, in general I like games with parrying mechanics, it feels so good when a parry lands, but when they make the parry mandatory for most battles, it stops being fun.

  7. Comment on What are some of your favorite stews/soups? in ~food

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    My personal favorite and a pretty common one where I live is Red beans soup (Caribbean style), it's a very slow recipe since boiling the beans takes around 2 hours but it's worth the wait, and...

    My personal favorite and a pretty common one where I live is Red beans soup (Caribbean style),
    it's a very slow recipe since boiling the beans takes around 2 hours but it's worth the wait, and normally the beans are not cooked just for the soup but for future meals.

    This is a nice example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V17D8BQe5lk
    It will be pretty much the same recipe around the caribbean with some some changes in the ingredients.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food

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    the escabeche sounds like a nice idea, thanks for the recomendation!

    the escabeche sounds like a nice idea, thanks for the recomendation!

    1 vote

  9. Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food

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    So, I've always hated canned food, and thankfully my family did not use canned ingredients as often when I grew up, but recently I tried Moroccan sardines in olive oil, and let me tell you they...

    So, I've always hated canned food, and thankfully my family did not use canned ingredients as often when I grew up, but recently I tried Moroccan sardines in olive oil, and let me tell you they have become my favorite type of fish, I haven't tried many recipes or combinations but they go pretty well with toast and fried beans at dinner time. The oil does an amazing job diluting the fishy flavors that are normally augmented during preservation.

    And the best of all is that, at least where I live, they're not that expensive compared against other brands of canned sardines I've tried in the past (which I despise).

    I don't know about brands availability for everyone but if you happen to go to the supermarket and see canned sardines in olive oil from Morocco or any other west Mediterranean country, consider buying them.

    2 votes

  10. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I finished Hylics 2 and it has become one of my favorites RPGs, even though the artstyle is amazing, what I liked the most was the gameplay, it feels close to SMT on how the fights flow but it's...

    I finished Hylics 2 and it has become one of my favorites RPGs, even though the artstyle is amazing, what I liked the most was the gameplay, it feels close to SMT on how the fights flow but it's not as punishing. I tried to collect as much as I could and noticed the enemies do not respawn in the whole game, so it seems to have a finite amount of fights which is a very rare thing to see in an RPG, anyways the game is great and made me want to play Hylics 1. I also checked other games by Mason Lindroth, and all of the oozed with style.

    Also, I picked Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Wii U, to finish my journey of playing all the DKC games. So far it's been great, it's so much better than DKC Returns, but a bit more on the easier side (either that or I'm getting better at playing DKC games), the only thing I feel as tiring is the length of the boss fights, which are not difficult but feel so long. But beside that small issue, it can probably my second favorite game in the series after DKC2.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Last time, I played the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy, and this Sunday I finished DKC Returns for the 3DS. My reaction? It was OK. A bit bland, especially on the art style if you compare it to the...

    Last time, I played the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy, and this Sunday I finished DKC Returns for the 3DS.

    My reaction? It was OK. A bit bland, especially on the art style if you compare it to the SNES games, but overall it was neither bad nor great.

    The highlight of the game by far was this jazzy version of "DK Island Swing" that was used on the silhouette levels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vodDCR29vTs

    However, what I really didn't like was how small the characters appear on the 3DS screen. This is obviously due to the game being a port from a Wii game, but it certainly affected me on some levels, particularly when you move too fast.

    I'll probably forget everything about it in a week or two, so yeah, there's not much to talk about it.

    I also started to play Fable Anniversary on PC.

    I remember I played the original back in the day (also on PC), but I didn't get that far on the story because I got lost on what I needed to do. I love how cozy the art style looks and I don't mind the simple battle mechanics because that's not the main focus of the game, and also I'm impressed by how interactive the game is, especially for a game that was originally released in 2004.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on 31 Minutos: Tiny Desk (2025) in ~music

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    31 Minutos is a Chilean TV show, but more than that, it's an institution of Latin American children's programming. Known for being equal parts educational and just plain silly, it's smart, cutting...

    31 Minutos is a Chilean TV show, but more than that, it's an institution of Latin American children's programming. Known for being equal parts educational and just plain silly, it's smart, cutting and dynamic in its presentation of Chilean social issues and broader culture. In between classic rock refrains characteristic of the Southern Cone and cutesy choral moments, the puppeteers and musicians of 31 Minutos transform the Desk into a true playground. Everyone is invited to sing, dance, laugh and celebrate the show's first trip ever to the United States.

    SET LIST

    • "Mi Equilibrio Espiritual"
    • "Bailan sin Cesar"
    • "Objeción Denegada"
    • "Calurosa Navidad"
    • "Mi Muñeca me Habló"
    • "Arwrarwrirwrarwro"
    • "Yo Nunca Vi Televisión (Y Luego Sí Pero Después No)"
    2 votes

  14. Comment on Silksong should’ve came with a guide from developers in ~games

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    Ori is a nice example because once you get the launch-in-the-air movement, the game changes completely and becomes more fun.

    Ori is a nice example because once you get the launch-in-the-air movement, the game changes completely and becomes more fun.

  15. Comment on Silksong should’ve came with a guide from developers in ~games

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    That's my main issue with metroidvanias in general, most of them are not that fun to backtrack and that's why I don't play them often. For me it would be better if Hollow Knight and/or Silksong...

    That's my main issue with metroidvanias in general, most of them are not that fun to backtrack and that's why I don't play them often. For me it would be better if Hollow Knight and/or Silksong were linear games.

    That being said the only metroidvanias I can tolerate are the Castlevania ones because the artstyle and the music makes the backtracking so much fun.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on Travel essentials: eight items to pack for your next trip – and what to leave at home in ~travel

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    I could argue that most of the things the article suggest you to take are not necessary either (beside the powerbank)

    I could argue that most of the things the article suggest you to take are not necessary either (beside the powerbank)

    4 votes

  17. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Just finished playing the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy for the Super Famicom (SNES). Here's a quick review: DKC1: Solid game, a really good place to start, the difficulty curve was smooth...

    Just finished playing the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy for the Super Famicom (SNES).

    Here's a quick review:

    • DKC1: Solid game, a really good place to start, the difficulty curve was smooth with one or two levels being frustrating but never unfair.
    • DKC2: This is the hardest one, and probably on the hardest games on the SNES, still it never feels unfair because of how smooth the controls are, this one has the best level designs in my opinion and the best final boss I've played against.
    • DKC3: Not a bad game but not as good as the previous 2, I love the artwork at the overworld but sadly the levels are way too easy to be memorable. The most annoying thing about this one by far was the cry of Kiddy Kong when you lose, but still not a bad game at all.
    2 votes

  18. Comment on What's your go-to hot sauce? in ~food

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    There's a local brand here in my country that's basically habanero with maracuya, I don't think it's exported outside the country, but I found a video on Youtube showing how to prepare it:...

    There's a local brand here in my country that's basically habanero with maracuya, I don't think it's exported outside the country, but I found a video on Youtube showing how to prepare it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFxyrcs4TQ8

    I love the combination of flavors since I like the spiciness of habanero but I found them too sour for my taste, so the maracuya's sweetness balances things off.

    Since it's home made it has to be refrigirated, but it goes well with most foods.

    3 votes

  19. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Finished playing Split Fiction and the ending was amazing, this is one of the best experiences I've ever had, the best thing is that I can't even think of what genre of game I would classify it...

    • Finished playing Split Fiction and the ending was amazing, this is one of the best experiences I've ever had, the best thing is that I can't even think of what genre of game I would classify it as. It has a little bit of everything, and everything plays really well. Definitely my GOTY.

    • Playing 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors: So far, no strong opinion of it, it's ok, it's neither easy nor hard, the characters are OK, and the biggest impression I have had of the game is when the puzzles make me go "huh".
      I read it has multiple endings. I'm playing it blindly, so if I happen to like whatever ending I get, I'll go try to see the rest of them, but we'll see.

    • Playing Donkey Kong Country for the Super Famicom, I've never finished any DK game, and I'm trying to play the ones I own in release order. Even back then, I thought the SNES games looked way better than the N64 ones, and time has confirmed this to me. It's amazing how this game looks and plays. And yeah, it's tough as nails, but not in a BS way.

    • My gf convinced me to play Hollow Knight, and while it plays smoothly and feels incredibly polished, I honestly can’t stand metroidvanias. I find the constant backtracking and lack of clear direction frustrating. That said, the visuals are stunning and the controls are tight and responsive. I just wish a game this well-crafted had a more linear structure, something that maintained the pacing better, because when you're in the flow, it’s genuinely enjoyable to play.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on Hector (cloud) in ~enviro