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  1. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2024) in ~health.mental

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    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...

    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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  2. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~talk

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    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,...

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

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    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...

    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.

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

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    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...

    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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  5. Comment on Which anime or manga transcend the boundaries of genre and medium? in ~anime

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    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...

    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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  6. Comment on Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree | Gameplay reveal trailer releases tomorrow in ~games

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    I'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.

    4 votes
  7. Comment on Happy Lunar New Year! in ~talk

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    A but late, but a happy New Year to everyone!

    A but late, but a happy New Year to everyone!

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

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

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    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...

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

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    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...

    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.

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

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    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...

    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.

  12. Comment on Anime for someone who doesn't like (shonen) anime that much in ~anime

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    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...

    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.

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

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    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.

    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.

    2 votes
  14. Comment on Anyone else feeling completely exhausted this week? What's making you so tired? in ~talk

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    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...

    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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  15. Comment on Anyone else feeling completely exhausted this week? What's making you so tired? in ~talk

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    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...

    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.

    3 votes
  16. Comment on Lighthearted comedy anime? in ~anime

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    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 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?

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

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    I've been playing almost entirely Elden Ring for the past 2 months (with a sprinkling of Cyberpunk and some other games here and there). I've just defeated the final boss and am on NG+. Easily up...

    I've been playing almost entirely Elden Ring for the past 2 months (with a sprinkling of Cyberpunk and some other games here and there). I've just defeated the final boss and am on NG+. Easily up there for one of my favorite games, not because it's perfect or anything, but more so for the whole journey of stepping out into the Lands Between for the first time leading up to beating the Elden Beast. Overall, I've really enjoyed my time playing this game.

    1 vote
  18. Comment on What's your favorite dinosaur? in ~science

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    Ankylosaurs have always been a favorite of mine.

    Ankylosaurs have always been a favorite of mine.

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  19. Comment on MangaLove: A thread to share series that you love on Tildes in ~anime

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    Aside from Chainsaw Man, the others that I follow are "Nan Hao & Shang Feng" by Brownie and "Grand Blue" by Inoue Kenji and Yoshioka Kimitake. The first one is a Chinese manhwa about boys being...

    Aside from Chainsaw Man, the others that I follow are "Nan Hao & Shang Feng" by Brownie and "Grand Blue" by Inoue Kenji and Yoshioka Kimitake.

    The first one is a Chinese manhwa about boys being boys. The second one is technically about diving.

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

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    Just reached Malenia, Blade of Miquella. I'm dreading the fight against her. The whole Haligtree sucks; I had an easier time against the first boss than the enemies. The Fire Giant can go get...

    Just reached Malenia, Blade of Miquella. I'm dreading the fight against her. The whole Haligtree sucks; I had an easier time against the first boss than the enemies.

    The Fire Giant can go get bent. Hate that thing.

    2 votes