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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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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.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
intoxicated_diver LinkI just beat the final boss of Sekiro. Loved the game, and it was such a great experience overall starting from being nervous about every fight to finally being able to take on Genichiro at the end...I just beat the final boss of Sekiro. Loved the game, and it was such a great experience overall starting from being nervous about every fight to finally being able to take on Genichiro at the end and slapping him about. It feels great.
I've also been playing Dave the Diver, which is a hilarious restaurant managing simulator disguised as a diving game, and have enjoyed it a lot so far.
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Comment on Anime for someone who doesn't like (shonen) anime that much in ~anime
intoxicated_diver LinkI don't really watch anime as I'm more of an avid manga reader, but there are one or two I'd like to mention. Psycho-Pass Wikipedia describes it as a "cyberpunk psychological thriller". I really...I don't really watch anime as I'm more of an avid manga reader, but there are one or two I'd like to mention.
Psycho-Pass
Wikipedia describes it as a "cyberpunk psychological thriller". I really enjoyed it. It was a mature series, which asked thought provoking questions and put the characters in interesting situations. Highly recommend the first season (episodes 1 - 24), although I haven't watched any of the movies or later seasons.Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou
Otherwise known as Daily lives of High School Boys. I watched this when I was in high school and absolutely loved it. It's just a funny, dumb series about boys being boys. -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
intoxicated_diver LinkI've been playing Sekiro. I just keep dying, which is expected. Currently stuck on Yamauchi, because I spam the block button out of panic and always screw up somewhere.I've been playing Sekiro. I just keep dying, which is expected. Currently stuck on Yamauchi, because I spam the block button out of panic and always screw up somewhere.
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Comment on Anyone else feeling completely exhausted this week? What's making you so tired? in ~talk
intoxicated_diver Link ParentThanks for the recommendation. I have been taking cold medicine for the better part of last week (usually at least once per day) and whilst I feel fine after taking it, the headaches return once...Thanks for the recommendation. I have been taking cold medicine for the better part of last week (usually at least once per day) and whilst I feel fine after taking it, the headaches return once it wears off.
Fingers crossed!
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Comment on Anyone else feeling completely exhausted this week? What's making you so tired? in ~talk
intoxicated_diver LinkI've been hit with a pretty nasty sickness, so that's been keeping me down. Started last Thursday, and needed to take multiple sick days. It's only today that I'm feeling like I'm just about...I've been hit with a pretty nasty sickness, so that's been keeping me down. Started last Thursday, and needed to take multiple sick days. It's only today that I'm feeling like I'm just about recovered.
Getting sick sucks.
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Comment on Lighthearted comedy anime? in ~anime
intoxicated_diver LinkI don't really watch anime myself but the one (comedy) manga I recommend is Grand Blue, which is about diving. It has an anime adaptation so your friend could give that a go?I don't really watch anime myself but the one (comedy) manga I recommend is Grand Blue, which is about diving. It has an anime adaptation so your friend could give that a go?
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