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Comment on Reddit won't allow me to delete my comments in ~tech
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of July 14 in ~games
idiotheart Link ParentMoonlighter is great! I've not beat it or anything, but it's the exact kind of loop I enjoy. It's pixel art is lovely as well. It's not doing any one thing particularly special, but everything it...Moonlighter is great! I've not beat it or anything, but it's the exact kind of loop I enjoy. It's pixel art is lovely as well. It's not doing any one thing particularly special, but everything it does do, it does great and the way it comes together IS special.
Would also recommend "Encased" as an option in the RPG bundle. A really nice sci-fi cRPG that's absolutely worth the low entrance fee.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of June 16 in ~games
idiotheart Link ParentTHANK YOU for sharing! I wanted to buy a copy, but physical is sold out :( Will bookmark and check back regularly. I wish I could buy it now so I could get a PDF copy then be shipped a physical...THANK YOU for sharing! I wanted to buy a copy, but physical is sold out :( Will bookmark and check back regularly. I wish I could buy it now so I could get a PDF copy then be shipped a physical when it becomes available. I can't afford to buy a PDF version and then a physical copy though.
Will grab one of Hypnos's games! I've bought a ton of solo rpg stuff over the past week or so, and I want to make a thread about it eventually.
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Comment on Rapper BG ordered to have all future songs approved by US government in ~music
idiotheart Link ParentMurder accounting for 51% of rap musicians vs others is not a result of rap music. The lyrics that many rap musicians use in their songs are a result of their lived lives. They're rapping about...Murder accounting for 51% of rap musicians vs others is not a result of rap music. The lyrics that many rap musicians use in their songs are a result of their lived lives. They're rapping about this stuff because murder rates are so high. Murder rates aren't so high because of rap music.
I'm not sure we should laud the justice system's treatment of a black man ever. The justice system has a long history of mistreatment to black Americans, and I'm not comfortable with them deciding what he should and shouldn't rap about.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of June 16 in ~games
idiotheart Link Parentvery much thank you for sharing this! i've been wanting to get into solo rpg's, and this looks like it has several! i bought Ex Novo and some others recently. planning on doing write ups about my...very much thank you for sharing this! i've been wanting to get into solo rpg's, and this looks like it has several! i bought Ex Novo and some others recently. planning on doing write ups about my experiences
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
idiotheart Link ParentI love HxH. As far as I know the manga's writer is back to work on new pages. I need to read the manga, I imagine it will be a while before there's enough new story to adapt into new anime...I love HxH. As far as I know the manga's writer is back to work on new pages. I need to read the manga, I imagine it will be a while before there's enough new story to adapt into new anime episodes.
You have any favorite characters yet?
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
idiotheart LinkI've not been watching much! No streaming subscriptions for the moment, BUT I've been reading a fair bit in spurts: A Sign of Affection - Off to a sweet start, I love the premise. The stories of...I've not been watching much! No streaming subscriptions for the moment, BUT I've been reading a fair bit in spurts:
A Sign of Affection - Off to a sweet start, I love the premise. The stories of deaf people are so rarely told.
Hope You're Happy, Lemon - I'm having fun, but it's not done anything extraordinary yet. It's cute though.
Yona of the Dawn - I'm positive that I'm going to love this. -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
idiotheart Link ParentI'll say anecdotally, I've played very very little Smite 1, but am looking forward to Smite 2. I think if they can nail the launch and not try to wring every penny out of its players then it...I'll say anecdotally, I've played very very little Smite 1, but am looking forward to Smite 2. I think if they can nail the launch and not try to wring every penny out of its players then it should get off to a great start. They need to lean into a marketing campaign when it gets closer to launch. I want it to succeed so badly, I'd love for a new multiplayer game to hook me.
Think I should dabble in Smite 1 in the mean time?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
idiotheart Link ParentLove your write up. I bought Eastward on my Switch and played the first several hours, but I sadly had to sell my Switch shortly after so I didn't get to keep going. I was so onboard for what it...Love your write up. I bought Eastward on my Switch and played the first several hours, but I sadly had to sell my Switch shortly after so I didn't get to keep going. I was so onboard for what it was doing. Solid game play mechanics, charming writing, and most of all it was absolutely gorgeous visually. I'm surprised to learn it got lukewarm reviews. I was certain it would be an indie darling.
I plan on owning a Switch again some day, or hopefully the Switch 2 will be completely backwards compatible and I can transfer my digital library to it. Either way, I will return to Eastward. Thanks for reminding me of it :)
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of June 2 in ~games
idiotheart Link ParentIt's a helluva deal in my book. It's a really solid kart racer with an incredible aesthetic. I do love Bloodborne(although I admit I haven't finished it), but I really think having to rebrand for...It's a helluva deal in my book. It's a really solid kart racer with an incredible aesthetic. I do love Bloodborne(although I admit I haven't finished it), but I really think having to rebrand for Nightmare Kart was for the best. Nightmare Kart stands on its own in my opinion. Everyone try it asap!!
I dearly wish it had online
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Comment on Nebula strikes deal with Spotify to stream video content in ~tech
idiotheart Link ParentI have to hope that the creators currently on board chose to be. Personally, if I was a creator I would absolutely want my videos on the Spotify app. They already get plenty of toxic derogatory...I have to hope that the creators currently on board chose to be. Personally, if I was a creator I would absolutely want my videos on the Spotify app. They already get plenty of toxic derogatory comments on YouTube. They make videos because they love it in spite of that shit. Besides, Spotify doesn't have a comment section lol.
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Comment on Nebula strikes deal with Spotify to stream video content in ~tech
idiotheart Link ParentThank you for the list! I personally regularly watch Game Makers ToolKit and FD Signifier. I've been meaning to binge Kat Blaque's content as well. I've seen some Todd in the Shadows vids, but...Thank you for the list!
I personally regularly watch Game Makers ToolKit and FD Signifier. I've been meaning to binge Kat Blaque's content as well. I've seen some Todd in the Shadows vids, but it's been a long time.
I'm pretty excited for this. I hope Spotify fills their pockets, they deserve it. I'd love to see YouTube have some competition, even if it is just another big corp. Nebula has a bunch of great creators, here's hoping more of them are brought on by Spotify.
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Comment on Spotify raises US prices of premium streaming plans for second time in one year in ~music
idiotheart Link ParentWahoops! Meant minutes lol! But yeah 130,000 minutes is a lot. It wasn't all active listening, but a bunch of it was. I've never gotten nearly as close since then. I was just playing music all the...Wahoops! Meant minutes lol! But yeah 130,000 minutes is a lot. It wasn't all active listening, but a bunch of it was. I've never gotten nearly as close since then. I was just playing music all the time. Getting ready? music. Going to work? music. At work? music, etc etc. I was lucky to have been given an old storage room as an office and I LOVED it. Some people might scoff, but I'll take anything as an office. I work far better with privacy and music on.
I wish I could access my old Spotify Wrapped. I found the email for 2019, but the link no longer works. I'd like to raise the amount of music, especially new music, I listen to again, but I don't think I could listen to as much as 130,000 minutes. As I've gotten older I require a bit more quiet when I'm using my critical thinking brain.
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Comment on Spotify raises US prices of premium streaming plans for second time in one year in ~music
idiotheart Link ParentHaha woops, I definitely meant minutes. Maybe I can listen to 130,000 hours by the end of things.Haha woops, I definitely meant minutes. Maybe I can listen to 130,000 hours by the end of things.
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Comment on Spotify raises US prices of premium streaming plans for second time in one year in ~music
idiotheart Link ParentI'm in the same boat. It annoys me that they're raising the price because I doubt artists will see an increase in payouts, but 11.99 is still an insanely good value for me personally. The music I...I'm in the same boat. It annoys me that they're raising the price because I doubt artists will see an increase in payouts, but 11.99 is still an insanely good value for me personally. The music I have found and listened to through Spotify has genuinely been life changing and gotten me through crushingly dark times. I've also lightly been using it for audiobooks, but never reaching the 15 hour cap. Mostly just listening to books I put down and want to pick back up and need a little help jogging my memory. I inevitably buy vinyls for albums I love and go to live shows whenever I can to show support as well as the odd piece of merch here and there, so I don't feel too guilty.
Several years ago, in my darkest year, I listened to 130,000 hours of music. Without Spotify and Stereogum.com, I'm not entirely sure how I would've made it. So yeah, the value is still there for me. I'm sure I will eventually jump ship from Spotify. All corporations eventually cross the line, and I'm not going to stan for any of them. For now though... Spotify it is.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
idiotheart Link ParentThat's a large community from what I can tell! I'd bet it's nice to have so many people to share a writing and love for something with. Do you make your own characters for the world or use...That's a large community from what I can tell! I'd bet it's nice to have so many people to share a writing and love for something with. Do you make your own characters for the world or use existing ones mostly?
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
idiotheart Link ParentThat sounds fun! What universe is the fan fiction for?That sounds fun! What universe is the fan fiction for?
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Comment on Valve's next game may have just leaked / Deadlock appears to be a multiplayer hero shooter that combines elements of Overwatch, Valorant, and Dota 2 in ~games
idiotheart LinkI'm honestly sort of excited for this. I'd love to get in on the ground floor for a new multiplayer game. From what I've seen, the hero designs and aesthetics are my kind of thing. They filed for...I'm honestly sort of excited for this. I'd love to get in on the ground floor for a new multiplayer game. From what I've seen, the hero designs and aesthetics are my kind of thing.
They filed for the trademark for Deadlock: Valve has now filed for a trademark for Deadlock, the hero shooter it refuses to admit exists - PC Gamer
Has anyone here been playing? What did you think? How do you get in? I love testing and giving feedback.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
idiotheart Link ParentI want to be play Live a Live so bad. I played the demo and really enjoyed it. Mixing up the setting so much is exactly the kind of thing that keeps me engaged. Plus I really appreciate short...I want to be play Live a Live so bad. I played the demo and really enjoyed it. Mixing up the setting so much is exactly the kind of thing that keeps me engaged. Plus I really appreciate short JRPG's. I just have a hard time maintaining focus on one game for upwards of 100 hours, especially a turn based game.
I'm kinda with you about the aesthetic. It seems to be a pretty trendy style right now with games like Octopath Traveler using similar visuals. I don't want to call it bad, but I think I just prefer traditional 2D sprite work. That said, it's fine enough that I still want to play the game.
Are the plot, dialogue and characters strong? Or pretty par for the course when it comes to JRPG stories? In other words, tropey I guess.
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Comment on Detransition is gender liberation, too - Here's to never being satisfied and forever changing in ~lgbt
idiotheart LinkTime for a cliche: Finding your identity is a journey. Detransitioning is absolutely gender liberation if it brings peace to someone. The relief that comes with understanding oneself is...Time for a cliche: Finding your identity is a journey. Detransitioning is absolutely gender liberation if it brings peace to someone. The relief that comes with understanding oneself is indescribable, and no one should be robbed of that. This is going to sound super ignorant, but I remember learning about the existence of trans people in my early 20's and it blew my mind. I mean literally, I was floored. I had always struggled with my place as a man. I never felt like one. Whenever I spent time with girls, I just felt so much more comfortable. I just felt like generally, my wavelength matched theirs. I cross-dressed constantly until I was 15 and decided I "had to stop this silly fantasy". I had to accept I'd never be a woman, I'd never be accepted as a woman. So for a decade, I shoved those feelings away. Literally actively repressed my thoughts and feelings, shutting down my brain the second it wandered to those feelings. So a decade later, when I found reddit and saw transgender users discussing their experiences, I was just so stunned. I legitimately thought my feelings were so rare, and that I was just being weird. The realization that I can be the person I want to be was so goddamn liberating. A switch had been flipped in my brain, and all those old feelings came flooding back. I was still hesitant though, I mean do a few stray thoughts really mean I'm a transwoman? But the more I analyzed my past, the more I realized how much I had really repressed. I mean I had literally made myself forget for YEARS all the things I had in common with other women. I was too busy playing a straight boy. It actually makes me laugh now about the level of denial I was in. It's just so clear to me now. I'm so glad other trans people shared their experiences on the internet. Without them, I would have denied myself for my whole life.
Transitioning is liberation, destransitioning as an act of finding oneself is liberation. Find your peace however you can. Be you the best you can.
Some trans people would say that I detransitioned because I was too weak and couldn’t handle the difficulty of being visibly queer or a man
I hate this because I do it to myself. I still struggle with self-hate. I haven't made a lot of progress as far as my personal goals go, and sometimes I tell myself it's because I'm weak and afraid. It just isn't true. Everyone moves at their own pace. Some people have different goals. Some people want to "pass" and some people just want to be happy with what they see in the mirror. Some want gender affirming surgeries and some don't. They're all equally trans. Gatekeeping is shit. Anyone who has called themselves trans should know just how hard it all can be. I don't know how common this sentiment is, but shaming people for trying to find themselves awful.
Are they still editable?