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  1. Comment on Do dumbphones actually… work? (realistic week in the life) in ~tech

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    $70 for a non-smartphone is a price that makes sense to me. I could totally see why someone would want to use a flip phone especially in the context of curbing their screen time. But some of these...

    $70 for a non-smartphone is a price that makes sense to me. I could totally see why someone would want to use a flip phone especially in the context of curbing their screen time. But some of these prices for "dumbphones" are kinda shocking to me... seems like the minimalist aesthetics and people's strong desire to change their habits are adding an awfully big upcharge.

    I know I've been there. I've spent money on products I hoped would change my life. When you're looking for relief you'll spend anything.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime

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    I'm watching Sailor Moon 1992 for the first time!! It wasn't really something I could openly watch as a kid. I'm having such a great time watching it. I'm only like 32 episodes in, so I've only...

    I'm watching Sailor Moon 1992 for the first time!! It wasn't really something I could openly watch as a kid. I'm having such a great time watching it. I'm only like 32 episodes in, so I've only reached 1 big plot advancement, but I really love the "monster of the week" format. I love how little violence there. The focus is on the characters and how they spend time with one another with a fun spike in action right at the end. My favorite part is the iconic designs from the guardians to the dark kingdom, but a very close second is how great I think the English voice acting is! I think everyone is perfectly cast and put so much effort into their roles. And the music!! It's easy to see why Sailor Moon is iconic.

    I don't know the entire philosophy behind "healing your inner child", but finally watching this show feels like it's doing that a little bit. I feel a little at peace when watching <3 Planning on reading the manga and watching Sailor Moon Crystal at some point too.

    I plan on writing an essay after I finish the show, I've got a lot of thoughts about its problematic elements, queer themes, and how it relates to the girlhood I never got to have. I know the world doesn't need another Sailor Moon essay, but I need to write it for me.

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Inside the ‘Dragon Age’ debacle that gutted EA’s BioWare studio in ~games

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    What about Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood!! lol Those are great games. I always wanted to put together a Neverwinter Nights story module. The Aurora engine creation tool didn't seem too...

    What about Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood!! lol

    Those are great games. I always wanted to put together a Neverwinter Nights story module. The Aurora engine creation tool didn't seem too overwhelming to learn. I'm looking to the new NWN2 release, maybe I'll put effort into learning that creation tool instead.

    I did not beat Jade Empire, but played enough for some first impressions. I just remember thinking the game felt very stiff, but that was a common problem for games of that generation I think. I just didn't think it quite met it's potential and could've knocked a sequel out of the park.

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  4. Comment on Steam Next Fest June 2025 in ~games

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    I was getting so many stutters on my desktop. I hope the clean up performance some because I definitely want to play this when it come out. Let me know if you have performance issues too please?

    I was getting so many stutters on my desktop. I hope the clean up performance some because I definitely want to play this when it come out. Let me know if you have performance issues too please?

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (May 2025) in ~health.mental

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    Really recommend Vyvanse if you haven't given it a go. I think it's much more mild but still effective.

    Really recommend Vyvanse if you haven't given it a go. I think it's much more mild but still effective.

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Check out my new window! in ~life.home_improvement

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    wow love! what i'd do for a little cozy nook with a fancy window looking out a beautiful view. make sure to stare out of it for me!

    wow love! what i'd do for a little cozy nook with a fancy window looking out a beautiful view. make sure to stare out of it for me!

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (May 2025) in ~health.mental

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    don't feel like it's cheating! or if you have to feel like it's cheating, be ok with that lol, cheat the fuck out of those interviewers. they love someone who has persevered. the whole system is...

    don't feel like it's cheating! or if you have to feel like it's cheating, be ok with that lol, cheat the fuck out of those interviewers. they love someone who has persevered. the whole system is crap, use every tool you got, show them every angle of you possible.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (May 2025) in ~health.mental

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    Shew, sounds like the stims may be too strong. Do you feel that way? I think at a 12 hour length, I'd want something on the subtler side.

    Shew, sounds like the stims may be too strong. Do you feel that way? I think at a 12 hour length, I'd want something on the subtler side.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 in ~games

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    KIRBY AIR RIDERS WAS MY FAVORITE TOO!! I can't wait to play online. I didn't get to play the first one a lot, but it was charming af. I think this game is going to be KILLER. Going to play online...

    KIRBY AIR RIDERS WAS MY FAVORITE TOO!! I can't wait to play online. I didn't get to play the first one a lot, but it was charming af. I think this game is going to be KILLER. Going to play online so much.

    Also excited for the new Kirby Forgotten Land's expansion thing. Love Forgotten Lands A LOT. Kirby probably favorite gaming character, so today was a good day for that.

    GameCube classics is also super exciting, super formative years for me and have incredible memories playing GameCube. Need that new GC controller for NSO subscribers.

    4 votes

  10. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Love that album. Hope you listen to "To PImp A Butterfly", it's my favorite album of his. All his work is great though. Love that you found it moving! One of the few songs that has moved me to...

    Love that album. Hope you listen to "To PImp A Butterfly", it's my favorite album of his. All his work is great though.

    Love that you found it moving! One of the few songs that has moved me to tears is "Thursday in the Dangeroom" by Run the Jewels. Give it a spin if you have time.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Have you made a video game? Can I play it? in ~games

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    How cool! That must feel awesome making a game that got a bunch of competition on a leader board on a popular website. Good shit friend

    How cool! That must feel awesome making a game that got a bunch of competition on a leader board on a popular website. Good shit friend

    1 vote

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

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    Omg yes, love when a game has a physical map. I'm with you, I probably wouldn't buy a guide unless I was just head over heels about a game and doing it for novelty reasons. It would need to have...

    Omg yes, love when a game has a physical map. I'm with you, I probably wouldn't buy a guide unless I was just head over heels about a game and doing it for novelty reasons. It would need to have some damn good art in it. I would absolutely take a guide as a preorder bonus! (even though i never preorder games). Back in 2003 when TLoZ Wind Waker out, I preordered the game at KMart. Just for preordering, I received a strategy guide for the game AND the full game of Ocarina of Time for GameCube. You'd never see a company giving away a preorder bonus that good anymore. They'd charge you an arm and a leg through a "Special Edition" box set.

    Online guides give me joy because it's someone who just really loves the game and wants others to have a resource for that game. I know those guides take forever to write so it's extremely kind.

    3 votes

  13. Comment on Apple refusing to release ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ on physical media - declined Criterion’s offer in ~movies

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    You're absolutely right. Corps want total control of our media consumption. And they'll be celebrated by part of the population for doing it. I am so over it. There are decades and decades of...

    You're absolutely right. Corps want total control of our media consumption. And they'll be celebrated by part of the population for doing it. I am so over it. There are decades and decades of media that I haven't seen, read, listened to, or played. I'll seek out physical copies of that stuff. I'm not buying into the way things are going anymore.

    8 votes

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

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    It's 35.99 USD on Steam right now! It's the only non-From Software soulslike that I love. They really nailed the formula and wrapped it in a pretty charming setting. There's so many ways to build...

    It's 35.99 USD on Steam right now!

    It's the only non-From Software soulslike that I love. They really nailed the formula and wrapped it in a pretty charming setting. There's so many ways to build a character that feel viable. Any game with tons of builds, sign me up.

    2 votes

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

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    I fucking love guides so much. Especially old school ones like on GameFAQs. It gives me a lot of nostalgia because I was constantly reading them as a kid FOR FUN. Not even playing the game, just...

    I fucking love guides so much. Especially old school ones like on GameFAQs. It gives me a lot of nostalgia because I was constantly reading them as a kid FOR FUN. Not even playing the game, just reading people little guides they made.

    I've been playing FFVII PS1 for the first time, and I'm using a guide. Not constantly or step by step, but if I feel like my progress in grinding to a stop, I check out the guide to get my momentum back up. Also I look up what monsters have to steal. I just don't think I'll ever find the time to play it a 2nd time through, and I'm mostly in it for the story.

    Not that I don't get what you mean. I'm sure I've had similar feelings in the past. With Dark Souls, I've definitely used guides to figure out what weapon I want to use and such. It's just so sad finding a weapon that I would love, but I don't have the stats for.

    Rhythm Heaven is amazing and I'd die for a new release.

    5 votes

  16. Comment on Have you made a video game? Can I play it? in ~games

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    this is fun! what's your high score?

    this is fun! what's your high score?

  17. Comment on Have you made a video game? Can I play it? in ~games

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    love these!! your pixel art is to die for. love the palettes you use.

    love these!! your pixel art is to die for. love the palettes you use.

  18. Comment on Have you made a video game? Can I play it? in ~games

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    Bookmarked! I've been really impressed by the PlayDate. It's novel, it's cute, but most importantly, it seems like it has a ton of very very fun games. Congrats on your GOTY!

    Bookmarked! I've been really impressed by the PlayDate. It's novel, it's cute, but most importantly, it seems like it has a ton of very very fun games. Congrats on your GOTY!

    1 vote

  19. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    Watched the trailer because I hadn't heard of it. The trailer def did it's job and got me curious. The first ep is on YouTube, going to check it out today. What do you like about it? Tangent: It's...

    Watched the trailer because I hadn't heard of it. The trailer def did it's job and got me curious. The first ep is on YouTube, going to check it out today. What do you like about it?

    Tangent: It's so hard to separate Mike Judge's voice from Hank Hill lol

    3 votes

  20. Comment on How do you shave your nose and ears? in ~life.men

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    When I go get my brows waxed I ask her to do a quick yank on the nose lol. I can't remember how long I go before I once again dislike the state of hairiness in my nose though.

    When I go get my brows waxed I ask her to do a quick yank on the nose lol. I can't remember how long I go before I once again dislike the state of hairiness in my nose though.

    1 vote