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Comment on Blackfrost - The Long Dark II | Announcement trailer in ~games
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Comment on Billie Eilish: Tiny Desk Concert (2024) in ~music
Hobofarmer Link ParentI see - in general, I've always been skeptical of companies that rely heavily on advertisements like these.I see - in general, I've always been skeptical of companies that rely heavily on advertisements like these.
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Comment on Observations on DM styles in ~games.tabletop
Hobofarmer Link ParentIt's fluctuated - we've added and lost players as time has gone by. Right now we have a core group of 5 players, though we'd accept a 6th. Currently, the group has been together for 6 years. J and...It's fluctuated - we've added and lost players as time has gone by. Right now we have a core group of 5 players, though we'd accept a 6th.
Currently, the group has been together for 6 years. J and I were there at the start.
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Comment on Observations on DM styles in ~games.tabletop
Hobofarmer Link ParentI mean I do try! Accents, inflections, everything - I enjoy doing it but I end up falling out of character quite easily when I have to switch gears to mechanical things ("wait can you roll a...I mean I do try! Accents, inflections, everything - I enjoy doing it but I end up falling out of character quite easily when I have to switch gears to mechanical things ("wait can you roll a perception check?" hits different in my rough Irish brogue 😂)
Edit - My favorites are:
- Heavy German accent
- Terrible Irish brogue (I'm practicing!)
- Something akin to "Him" from Powerpuff Girls
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Comment on Observations on DM styles in ~games.tabletop
Hobofarmer LinkMy group rotates DMs quite often. The main three all have different approaches: I like to have a beginning, some checkpoints in the middle, and a definite ending. I improv a LOT and while I would...My group rotates DMs quite often. The main three all have different approaches:
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I like to have a beginning, some checkpoints in the middle, and a definite ending. I improv a LOT and while I would love to do voices I often forget to. I often get comments that my players appreciate that I give moments which highlight their character's strengths and allow for role play. I tend to be forgiving when people want to try something cool, but merciless in combat.
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My buddy J runs much like I do, but has a much tighter structure to his stories. We both like recurring characters and settings. His combat is by far the best of us all, even more demanding than mine, but his rp is far more limited. We often have free reign on how to approach goals, but sometimes it feels a bit too open ended.
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My friend T has very big, high level ideas. Inspired by Tolkien, she likes big "save the world" quests (J and I tend to focus on more local affairs, against a larger backdrop of events). This is really neat and often drives a lot of cool big picture things in our shared world, but means that sometimes it's hard to feel invested in her plots. The combat portions are mid, and while there's chances for rp we often feel railroaded - I feel she doesn't do well with improv. She's been really improving on the exploration side of things though, and the world she's created has an enormous amount of lore.
I feel this all works together very well. None of us gets exhausted, stuck in one role. We all get to be creative in our own ways. I really enjoy this group and this dynamic.
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Comment on Billie Eilish: Tiny Desk Concert (2024) in ~music
Hobofarmer Link ParentPlease satiate my curiosity - which sponsor?Please satiate my curiosity - which sponsor?
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Comment on What’s something that you weren’t supposed to see/hear, but did? in ~talk
Hobofarmer LinkWhen I was 6 or so, I went snooping through my parents closet and discovered a sweet space shuttle Lego set. "Brilliant!" I thought, "I'll get started on this right away." I knew I was in the...When I was 6 or so, I went snooping through my parents closet and discovered a sweet space shuttle Lego set. "Brilliant!" I thought, "I'll get started on this right away."
I knew I was in the wrong since I took my illicit contraband to my closet in my room and began constructing in secret. My parents grew curious about where I was, and I still have a vivid memory of them opening the closet door and everyone having a surprised Pikachu look.
I received that Christmas gift in front of my entire family, wrapped in a plastic shopping bag, and had to explain why to them. My grandparents had a picture of me with the completed set on their cabinet for the next 20 years until they passed away.
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Comment on What new laws go into effect on Jan 1 in your area? in ~society
Hobofarmer Link ParentIllinois was the first to do so actually! Another Pritzker W.Illinois was the first to do so actually! Another Pritzker W.
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Comment on What new laws go into effect on Jan 1 in your area? in ~society
Hobofarmer Link ParentI have been consistently impressed with him. I really appreciate what he's been doing for our state, we've been able to turn a corner from our defunct past it seems. My county recently passed a...Honestly bravo to Pritzger IMO.
I have been consistently impressed with him. I really appreciate what he's been doing for our state, we've been able to turn a corner from our defunct past it seems.
My county recently passed a referendum to increase funding for the forest preserves, which will mean more trails and green spaces to use. Very excited for that as well.
Now if only Chicago could figure their shit out...
Edit: you forgot that minimum wage is finally going up to $15/hr and tipped minimum wage to $9/hr.
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Comment on China bans export of critical minerals to US as trade tensions escalate in ~society
Hobofarmer Link ParentJust throwing my hat in the ring that I agree with we need more domestic/neighborly production of resources and essentials. If this can spur a resurgence of North American industrial production,...Just throwing my hat in the ring that I agree with we need more domestic/neighborly production of resources and essentials. If this can spur a resurgence of North American industrial production, then I'm for it. At least we can be more certain (not entirely certain...) that those working there have better conditions than in other parts of the world.
I only worry about the environmental impacts under a president who doesn't care about environmental impacts...
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Comment on The CEO of UnitedHealthcare (insurance company) has been assassinated in NYC in ~news
Hobofarmer Link ParentHow do we change a system that prevents change?How do we change a system that prevents change?
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Comment on The CEO of UnitedHealthcare (insurance company) has been assassinated in NYC in ~news
Hobofarmer Link Parent*piqued I agree as well... Interested to learn more!*piqued
I agree as well... Interested to learn more!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Hobofarmer Link ParentI appreciate your point of view, but both Fallen Order and now Survivor have something that many of those other games - which I also enjoyed, even going back to the old Jedi Knight games! - have...I appreciate your point of view, but both Fallen Order and now Survivor have something that many of those other games - which I also enjoyed, even going back to the old Jedi Knight games! - have missing for me: stickiness.
Something about the design of these games makes them stick for me. I often play a game for a while and then bounce to a new one. It's one of the worst ways my ADHD manifests, because even with a game like Witcher 3 that I put 270 hours into, or Kingdom Come: Deliverance, which I put another 230 into... Well, embarrassingly, I never actually finished either game.
Fallen Order is the only game in my recent memory that I've actually completed the story of. Survivor seems on track to be the same. Part of it is that I love the Star Wars setting - especially that time which is highlighted here, the fall of the Republic, the birth of the rebellion, the height of Imperial power. Another part is that for some reason the combat style featured in these games just clicks for me.
I disagree that swapping things out Eg with HP elements would lead to the same game. I played Hogwarts Legacy and pretty quickly bounced off, and while I see what could lead you to say it's essentially a reskin, I don't feel that it is.
Is Fallen Order ground breaking? No. It's fun, engaging, and well paced, and that's enough for me.
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Comment on Blondie - Heart of Glass (1979) in ~music
Hobofarmer Link ParentBikini Kill jumps to mind?Bikini Kill jumps to mind?
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Comment on Blondie - Heart of Glass (1979) in ~music
Hobofarmer Link ParentIt's a wonderful song that brings me back to my childhood. I was always into 80s pop, and one of my first cd's was a collection of Blondie songs. Atomic is an absolute banger that I max the volume...It's a wonderful song that brings me back to my childhood. I was always into 80s pop, and one of my first cd's was a collection of Blondie songs. Atomic is an absolute banger that I max the volume on, as is Call Me.
Thanks for sharing.
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Comment on Mozilla begs courts to allow Google search deal for Firefox to continue in ~tech
Hobofarmer Link ParentCan you expand on what you mean?Can you expand on what you mean?
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Comment on Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for users’ piracy, in $1 billion Sony v. Cox case in ~tech
Hobofarmer Link ParentBut there's still alternatives to access. You lose your right to internet, and you're fucked. Plus how would that even work? What if you pirate using a public network?But there's still alternatives to access. You lose your right to internet, and you're fucked.
Plus how would that even work? What if you pirate using a public network?
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Comment on What's on your Christmas wish list? in ~life
Hobofarmer Link ParentAs a fellow homeowner, I feel this so much. There's innumerable things around the house that need doing which I just don't want to do. I'll get to it, but if I could afford to pay someone else to...As a fellow homeowner, I feel this so much. There's innumerable things around the house that need doing which I just don't want to do. I'll get to it, but if I could afford to pay someone else to do it I would.
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Comment on How has your industry changed in the past decade? in ~life
Hobofarmer LinkI've worked in childcare/early childhood education for the last 15 years. Some anecdotal changes I've seen: Parents seem less willing to establish and maintain boundaries or expectations with...I've worked in childcare/early childhood education for the last 15 years. Some anecdotal changes I've seen:
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Parents seem less willing to establish and maintain boundaries or expectations with their kids. This seems especially true among the younger crowd. To be clear, this is not a good thing.
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Children are struggling more with basic tasks. Skills like potty training, motor skills, and socialization/emotional regulation have been coming later than expected. The number of children requiring intervention services has increased across the board, and I'm not convinced it's simply that we're identifying more deficits. The children born in the years leading up to covid seem most affected.
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More recognition of a need for support/improvement/funding. At least in my state (Illinois) there has been a push to increase early childhood enrollment, with incentives for care providers, parents, and those who want to become educators. I was able to get on a scholarship (full ride) to complete my bachelor's and get my teaching license. I see this as a good thing. My state has also consolidated many disparate departments into a new department of early childhood education.
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Tightening/updating of standards, as well as a refocus of specific skills to teach, especially regarding literacy. We are once again swinging towards a heavy focus on phonics-based literacy, which the science supports as the most effective way to teach reading and writing skills.
If there are any other educators out there that can help add more detail or nuance I would love to hear it.
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Comment on How has your industry changed in the past decade? in ~life
Hobofarmer Link ParentMeanwhile, I've moved on from IPA's and am looking for lagers and pilsners. I just want something light and flavorful, is that too much to ask?!Meanwhile, I've moved on from IPA's and am looking for lagers and pilsners. I just want something light and flavorful, is that too much to ask?!
I hope it isn't in bad taste to plug, but I run a fairly large unofficial discord for the TLD - and by extension, Blackfrost. Come and join us!
Really hyped for a new game, but they do need to wrap up Wintermute as well still. Episode 5 is very very much on people's minds.