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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games
intoxicated_diver Link ParentThank you for your generosity! I'd like Psychonauts if that hasn't been redeemed. Merry Xmas and happy holidays!Thank you for your generosity! I'd like Psychonauts if that hasn't been redeemed. Merry Xmas and happy holidays!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games
intoxicated_diver Link ParentIf it hasn't already been claimed yet, Risk of Rain 2 looks interesting. Not exactly a holiday memory, but it's a nice one I look back on fondly. I had decided one weekend to fly to a different...If it hasn't already been claimed yet, Risk of Rain 2 looks interesting.
Not exactly a holiday memory, but it's a nice one I look back on fondly. I had decided one weekend to fly to a different city to meet up with some friend. It was a snap decision, like right there and then. It was during summer, and on that particular evening it was forcasted to be cloudless. So we drove maybe half an hour, an hour out of the city. The whole sky was filled with stars; it felt unreal.
And then the next day I flew back home, as I had work the next day (flew out on a Saturday, flew back on Sunday). I usually never do something this spontaneous, so I really treasure those two days.Merry Xmas and happy holidays!
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Comment on Donald Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for US children in ~lgbt
intoxicated_diver Link ParentThe banning of puberty blockers is actually being challenged in court here in New Zealand. There is an interim injunction (preventing the banning of puberty blockers from my understanding), until...The banning of puberty blockers is actually being challenged in court here in New Zealand. There is an interim injunction (preventing the banning of puberty blockers from my understanding), until a proper judicial review can be heard. Small win for now, but it feels like shit.
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Comment on What ridiculous thing would you spend billions on? in ~talk
intoxicated_diver LinkI'll have to come back to this one, but one immediate thought is to fund the development of the next generation of optical space telescope (like Hubble but more powerful). Now the catch is it'll...I'll have to come back to this one, but one immediate thought is to fund the development of the next generation of optical space telescope (like Hubble but more powerful). Now the catch is it'll be put in geostationary orbit and pointed at the Earth. It won't be able to rotate much, so it'll just be staring at one patch of the Earth for a really long time. What purpose does this serve? Nothing really, other than saying that I (helped) build the next big space telescope.
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Comment on If you're forced to use Windows 11, here's how to steal some of your time back in ~comp
intoxicated_diver LinkCoincidentally, me and my friend were complaining about the Windows 11 experience. This article is just what I needed to make both my personal device and work laptop a better expereince so thanks...Coincidentally, me and my friend were complaining about the Windows 11 experience. This article is just what I needed to make both my personal device and work laptop a better expereince so thanks for sharing it.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
intoxicated_diver LinkI've given in and started reading Jojo's Bizarre Adventure starting from part 1, Phantom Blood and enjoyed it enough. Then read and finished part 2, Battle Tendency. Now I understand. Can't wait...I've given in and started reading Jojo's Bizarre Adventure starting from part 1, Phantom Blood and enjoyed it enough. Then read and finished part 2, Battle Tendency. Now I understand. Can't wait to begin part
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
intoxicated_diver LinkI've given in and started reading Jojo's Bizarre Adventure starting from part 1, Phantom Blood and enjoyed it enough. Then read and finished part 2, Battle Tendency. Now I understand. Can't wait...I've given in and started reading Jojo's Bizarre Adventure starting from part 1, Phantom Blood and enjoyed it enough. Then read and finished part 2, Battle Tendency. Now I understand. Can't wait to begin part 3.
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Comment on What's a charity/organization that you donate to regularly? in ~talk
intoxicated_diver LinkI haven't done it on a frequent basis, but I have donated to Wikipedia occasionally in the past. The charity I do donate to on a regular basis is the Cancer Society in New Zealand.I haven't done it on a frequent basis, but I have donated to Wikipedia occasionally in the past. The charity I do donate to on a regular basis is the Cancer Society in New Zealand.
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
intoxicated_diver LinkFor me, it's the albums of a Japanese band called EGOIST that I started buying in like 2015 when I was in high school. I absolutely adore these things and is probably my most precious things that...For me, it's the albums of a Japanese band called EGOIST that I started buying in like 2015 when I was in high school. I absolutely adore these things and is probably my most precious things that I have.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2024) in ~health.mental
intoxicated_diver LinkIt's been a mixed bag for me. I'm in the process of looking for a job (got made redundant 3-4 months ago) and haven't been very lucky. Granted, I'm looking for jobs in a niche field but it sucks...It's been a mixed bag for me. I'm in the process of looking for a job (got made redundant 3-4 months ago) and haven't been very lucky. Granted, I'm looking for jobs in a niche field but it sucks to put in so much effort to write a cover letter and apply, get to a video/phone interview only to be told that you weren't successful. I'm trying not to let it get to me but it does hurt. On the other hand, I don't want to take any random job out of desperation. Been there before, rather not do that again.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~talk
intoxicated_diver LinkI have the probably not unique, but the experience in learning (to various proficiencies) 5 different instruments, mostly during high school. Piano Violin Trombone Drums Guitar To this day,...I have the probably not unique, but the experience in learning (to various proficiencies) 5 different instruments, mostly during high school.
- Piano
- Violin
- Trombone
- Drums
- Guitar
To this day, playing instruments remains a hobby (although I've not played at all in recent months) but I do appreciate the experience it's given me and for expanding my horizon when I was still in school.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
intoxicated_diver Link ParentI've also been predominantly playing Shadow of the Erdtree, and I agree with most of what you've said here. However, I've seen discussions elsewhere online about the difficulty of the expansion...I've also been predominantly playing Shadow of the Erdtree, and I agree with most of what you've said here. However, I've seen discussions elsewhere online about the difficulty of the expansion and I can see where the complaints are coming from. But otherwise a great review of the expansion.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
intoxicated_diver LinkFinally playing through Dark Souls 3 after playing a bunch of Elden Ring and defeating the final boss in Sekiro. I'm loving DS3 so far, after the initial hurdle of getting used to the game after...Finally playing through Dark Souls 3 after playing a bunch of Elden Ring and defeating the final boss in Sekiro. I'm loving DS3 so far, after the initial hurdle of getting used to the game after coming from Elden Ring. Really looking forward to all the bosses to take down in this game.
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Comment on Which anime or manga transcend the boundaries of genre and medium? in ~anime
intoxicated_diver LinkThe manga that does it for me is Chainsaw Man Part 1. I don't really want to type an essay on my phone, but the biggest thing for me is how it subverts the Shonen genre for manga. I loved every...The manga that does it for me is Chainsaw Man Part 1. I don't really want to type an essay on my phone, but the biggest thing for me is how it subverts the Shonen genre for manga. I loved every bit of part 1. The bonus is that it's less than 100 chapters in length meaning it doesn't really drag on for too much.
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Comment on Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree | Gameplay reveal trailer releases tomorrow in ~games
intoxicated_diver LinkI'm so f*cking excited for this. I can't wait for it to release in June and actually play it.I'm so f*cking excited for this. I can't wait for it to release in June and actually play it.
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Comment on Happy Lunar New Year! in ~talk
intoxicated_diver LinkA but late, but a happy New Year to everyone!A but late, but a happy New Year to everyone!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
intoxicated_diver Link ParentMore like too draining.More like too draining.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
intoxicated_diver LinkI've picked up Old School Runescape again a few weeks back, and I regret doing so. Other than the nightmare that is OSRS, I'm replaying Red Dead Redemption 2 and have been enjoying it. I've also...I've picked up Old School Runescape again a few weeks back, and I regret doing so.
Other than the nightmare that is OSRS, I'm replaying Red Dead Redemption 2 and have been enjoying it. I've also been meaning to do a new playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077 after the DLC launched, but just could not make myself open it, even if I did enjoy my first playthrough.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
intoxicated_diver LinkSekiro had thoroughly kicked my butt, but I have beaten the final boss. The game has some of the best feeling combat I've ever played, and I'm currently on NG+ for the Shura ending (final boss is...Sekiro had thoroughly kicked my butt, but I have beaten the final boss. The game has some of the best feeling combat I've ever played, and I'm currently on NG+ for the Shura ending (final boss is once again kicking my butt).
Picking up OSRS again after getting burnt out from a specific quest (Mourning's End 2 can f*ck off). So that'll be fun.
If it hasn't been redeemed yet, I'd like "We Were Here Together" and "Neon Abyss".
I hope that everyone is able to be safe, and to have happy moments and memories. Whether you're celebrating with loved ones or you're going through this month by yourself, I hope you look after yourself.