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Comment on ente.io as a Google Photos alternative? in ~tech
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Comment on I made a tool to generate AI powered recaps of TTRPG sessions in ~games.tabletop
kaffo Link ParentI mostly agree with you. For the vast majority of my games I'd actually award some XP for whoever gave the recap that week and ho boy, suddenly everyone was keen to remember what happened. But...I mostly agree with you. For the vast majority of my games I'd actually award some XP for whoever gave the recap that week and ho boy, suddenly everyone was keen to remember what happened.
But there are a subset of games I've run where actually I want direction over the recap. The recap is the start of the session, it sets the tone. It's a tool to bring up events, people and places that you want to weave into this "episode" if you're running a TV show kinda game.But for most campaigns yeah sure, just try and get some engagement it's good.
Also, if you're real start you can use it as a feedback tool to work out what your players actually found memorable. I've been shocked in the past they've totally forgotten specific people or quests or whatever but others stuck. -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kaffo LinkI missed last week but here we go Death Stranding I don't get it. This game had a strong start and I felt like I was in too deep for the first chapter then uh... It kinda becomes super dull? I...I missed last week but here we go
Death Stranding
I don't get it.
This game had a strong start and I felt like I was in too deep for the first chapter then uh... It kinda becomes super dull? I feel like I should power through the "central" region and see if it's any better but god it's getting difficult.
Like the gameplay is fine. I like the physics based movement and pathfinding. The missions are reasonably boring, there is the occasional fun twist but it's not enough to really stay interesting.
The killer for me I think is how boring the landscape is. I get it's meant to be bleak, post apocalyptic but like... Add something? It's just horizon to horizon grey ground with rocks and some rivers.I really like games with realism, simulation, physics Yada Yada but mannnn.
If someone has played before can you let me know what you thought and how far you got?
Super Market Simulator
I got this on sale before it exited EA. It's the exact kinda Eurojank simulation I like. It's awkward and grindy and it's dumb.
It's not that great a simulation game to be honest even with all it's good reviews. It's got a lot of little weird quirks which I honestly had to mod out, but the core game is pretty neat.I also played Crime Simulator but I feel I need write a lot more about this. Maybe next time!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kaffo (edited )LinkOk, I played more... Death Stranding I'm gonna talk some about my experience as a new player going in blind, no spoilers really, but if you want to go in blind don't read this. I'm in the middle...Ok, I played more...
Death Stranding
I'm gonna talk some about my experience as a new player going in blind, no spoilers really, but if you want to go in blind don't read this.
I'm in the middle of chapter 3: Fragile right now and I think I'm now in the late beginning of the game. It's finally thrown me out into the world and let me just do stuff without it feeling as tutorial, hand hold-y and story heavy.
If you read my posts you know I love a stupid life simulation game and this is up my street but jesus I am shocked this game was aimed at the mass market because there is a lot of completely ordinary delivery jobs to do.
I enjoy it, but it's my jam. I don't know how this held the attention of the average gamer though.
The story and the progression beats holding it together are pretty good though. I was skeptical at first but it's pretty solid.
It feels pretty tight as you get drip fed about the world and you can start to tie it together in your head to make sense from the insanity to start.
Some of the acting is weird. I think it's intentional direction, but it's odd.
I have the feeling it's because they wanted Sam (the player character) to be reasonably quiet and unassuming, but it ends up a lot of people monologue at him and he doesn't even grunt or acknowledge their existence.
Which is odd because there's some really good interactions through delivery terminals where characters say something to Sam and he reacts and it feels really immerse. The you get a cut scene where an important story character is talking one to one to him and asking him direct questions and he's basically idle animation, no audio.It's good, I'm having fun. I'm still trying to find my pace of how long to spend in one area before moving on. I thought I would hate the online stuff, I hated it in dark souls, but they've made it work well enough here. It feels like it'd be way too grindy without the help from other players too.
Edit: I forgot to mention the emails are also manic. They've got these great voice actors and really good, memorable 3D models for all the NPCs then they have these guys send too literally walls of junk mail. Now I get they are trying to make them seem a little more alive and like they are doing stuff while Sam is away saving America, but the tone of these emails are all identical. You meet this wonderful NPC who's a bit somber, but likes Sam for the work he does. Then you get emails from the guy like "HEY SAM ITS YA BOI JASON 👌👌👌👌👌 I WENT FOR A WALK TODAY AND IT WAS RAD 👏👏👏👏👏👏" and every email is like this, no matter the author which is wild. Makes me think they wrote a few hundred generic emails and made them randomly send rather than custom emails from each character which is upsetting.
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Comment on What is the most insane, tedious, difficult, and/or noteworthy gaming achievement you have completed or given up on? in ~games
kaffo LinkOo good question! I was trying to 100 percent Noita and I got a lot of the really hard ones (all the secret ones). I was in the middle of getting the 100 percent enemies and spells achievements to...Oo good question!
I was trying to 100 percent Noita and I got a lot of the really hard ones (all the secret ones). I was in the middle of getting the 100 percent enemies and spells achievements to complete them all when I got a new pc and it deleted my enemy and spell history. I tried for a little but I had so much progress to catch up on I couldn't bring myself to do it just for an achievement.
But in really happy with the other ones.That and some of the harder mech engineer ones, though I never got them all, some of them are really, really hard but I think it could get them if I had the patience.
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Comment on Recommendations for a obscure newer games in ~games
kaffo LinkI've not really got any super hidden gems but... Noita - Incredible rogue lite with some of the most interesting mechanics and unfolding/emergant gameplay. But it's for masochistics. Be a wizard...I've not really got any super hidden gems but...
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Noita - Incredible rogue lite with some of the most interesting mechanics and unfolding/emergant gameplay. But it's for masochistics. Be a wizard and try to work out how everything works. Including how to actually win the game.
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Blue Prince - The best emergant gameplay I'd say period, more layers than an onion and an ogre put together. Great if you love puzzles, even better if you have a friend or a partner to play alone with to try and solve the game together. You inherit your great Uncles mansion on the condition you make it to the mysterious 46th room in the 45 room house. Except the room layout changes every day. Good luck!
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Return of the Obra Dinn - slightly outside 5 years but this has really unique gameplay and really hooks you in if you like a (murder) mystery. Try to find out how 30+ crew members all died after a merchant ship went missing in the early 1800's.
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Comment on What broke your heart? in ~life
kaffo LinkI've had a few heartbreaks over relationships before but one sticks with me as being special. When I was around 23 I matched with a girl on one of the apps and we hit it off. We talked all day...I've had a few heartbreaks over relationships before but one sticks with me as being special.
When I was around 23 I matched with a girl on one of the apps and we hit it off. We talked all day every day and she was amazing. She lived in the next major city over and for various reasons at the time we couldn't meet immediately. We moved off the apps and started calling and video calling. Something about this girl had me really falling for her and I felt we had a real, genuine connection.
In hindsight I look back now and realize we never talked about it, I just kept this all to myself, very mature!Anyway, we finally arranged to meet and she admitted that she was nervous and it was her first real date. I met her and we spent hours together, moved to various venues, I walked her home. No kiss though but I was really happy. We'd even arranged the next date at the end.
On the way back I was glowing over the success, thinking how it was probably the start of a good relationship and I got this massive text.
She said it wasn't going to work, she said the whole date she was uncomfortable and didn't have a good time. She felt pressured into coming along and agreeing to the follow up date and she was sorry but she could not see us working romantically. As a friend she said she wanted to keep talking, but that was it.
I was crushed. I didn't get that vibe at all. I couldn't understand or process it. I think I texted back to make sure she was sure and she said yes and I just cried on the whole trip home.
It was so immediately crushing, I've not felt that crash to feelings before or since.
I had to cut ties with her because when you feel like that about someone and they don't about you, it's extremely unhealthy.I admit that was at a time of emotional immaturity for me, and I think she was also really bad at it too, as much as we seemed to get on as friends.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kaffo LinkI've been on holiday this week but before I left I got a few hours in... Death Stranding I got this on the summer sale and I played a little between playing Motorsport Manager. I didn't know...I've been on holiday this week but before I left I got a few hours in...
Death Stranding
I got this on the summer sale and I played a little between playing Motorsport Manager.
I didn't know anything about it (or any other Hideo Kojima game to be fair) except it has a lot of cut scenes, it's kinda weird and it takes a while to get good.
I'm only on the first "chapter" but holy jesus it's madness. It feels like I'm watching a fever dream. Everything about the direction of the game does feel carefully placed... I'm on Hideo's wild ride. It's just proper nuts.
The gameplay seems fine enough from the little I've played. Anyone who's read my posts before knows I play stupid simulator games so this is basically my kind of game anyway.
I'm looking forward to giving a more detailed report of my thoughts as I get deeper into Hideo Kojima's dream/nightmare.I also played more Motorsport Manager and Crime Simulator but nothing really to note here from last time.
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Comment on How do you find the words? in ~health.mental
kaffo LinkFirst off, I'm sorry you feel like this, it sounds really frustrating! I've not had this issue I'm afraid so my advice might be useless, but I wonder how you describe your thoughts and emotions to...First off, I'm sorry you feel like this, it sounds really frustrating!
I've not had this issue I'm afraid so my advice might be useless, but I wonder how you describe your thoughts and emotions to yourself?
I can understand how in the moment you might find it hard to express yourself, but it sounds like your not taking the time and space to think about yourself when you're alone.
It could be seen a meditation or self reflection, just giving yourself the time and space to process your own head. That way when you have to explain it in words, you can talk about it.I hope that makes sense and I didn't make some wrong assumptions!
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Comment on How do you practice self love? in ~health.mental
kaffo Link ParentWonderful post, thanks for sharing! And that's awesome to hear you're in a better place now! I wanted to add to this, that I don't think anyone can start this journey if they don't decide...Wonderful post, thanks for sharing! And that's awesome to hear you're in a better place now!
I wanted to add to this, that I don't think anyone can start this journey if they don't decide themselves they want to change something.
That sounds obvious I suppose, but when you're not in a good place it might not be obvious that you actually want to fix it yet. It might be you're still in acceptance or even still denial and need time, space or something to move you forward to a place when you decide "hey, I'm going to change". Then the magic happens. -
Comment on New Android phones, stock or flash? in ~tech
kaffo LinkLots of great replies here, as I suspected some opinions one way or the other. I've read all of them! I suspect I'll try out the OnePlus OS and see how much I like it. I've got a Pixel 6 pro and I...Lots of great replies here, as I suspected some opinions one way or the other. I've read all of them!
I suspect I'll try out the OnePlus OS and see how much I like it. I've got a Pixel 6 pro and I hate the OS on this. It's not the worst I admit, it's not as bad as Samsung but man it's getting to me.If it's garbage I'll consider stock or something! Thanks for all the input everyone.
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New Android phones, stock or flash?
I'm getting a new phone (OnePlus 13, not that it really matters) and I'm considering the benefits of flashing over something like LineageOs straight away rather than using the stock OS. Normally,...
I'm getting a new phone (OnePlus 13, not that it really matters) and I'm considering the benefits of flashing over something like LineageOs straight away rather than using the stock OS.
Normally, I expect? You'd run stock until security updates stop or something changes where you want a longer running OS, but I'm considering it because I cannot be bothered with all the bloatware they put on modern phones these days.
Plus it should save a heap of battery.What are people's thoughts on this? Is it something you always do anyway or do you usually run stock for a while?
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Comment on What stranger made a big difference in your life? in ~life
kaffo LinkThis didn't greatly effect my life but it makes me chuckle when I remember it. One day, 3 or 4 years ago, my friend and I were walking to a night out. We'd put on pretty flamboyant outfits because...This didn't greatly effect my life but it makes me chuckle when I remember it.
One day, 3 or 4 years ago, my friend and I were walking to a night out. We'd put on pretty flamboyant outfits because it was a dumb theme night at a bar.
Anyway, walking down the street some guy, clearly extremely drunk or on drugs, took great offence to this and started screaming at us homophoic insults.
Neither of us are gay, not that it mattered, and I didn't particularly feel unsafe as the guy was completely wrecked but he was really upset about it and we tried to calmly continue.That's when a kind man from across the street noticed our plight and ran over shouting "HEY YOU, LEAVE THOSE NICE LADS ALONE!" then punched the guy. We said thanks and he gave us a thumbs up.
One of the perks of living in a LGBT friendly city even if you're not LGBT! -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kaffo LinkMotorsport Manager This game is pretty sweet, I like it a lot. It's got enough engagement that I don't get bored and it's easy enough that I don't feel like my brain is getting fried. That said,...Motorsport Manager
This game is pretty sweet, I like it a lot. It's got enough engagement that I don't get bored and it's easy enough that I don't feel like my brain is getting fried.
That said, I've found the more I play the more I'm boiling my gameplay down to a bit of a formula, which is making it more boring. It's possible it's because I worked my way to the top of the Euro tournament that it's not so interesting.I'm torn between a few things:
- Keep playing my current save which I'm mostly just trying stuff and seeing if it works or not, but I could advanced to the Asia/Pacific tournament and see how that goes
- Restart and try the Predator Challenge which seems like a lot of fun (work from the bottom team all the way to the top!)
- Get some mods to try and "fix" my gripes and play that
Not sure yet what I'm going to do, I'm going to a wedding so I've got some time to mull.
Crime Simulator
This is a Playway Games life sim which is like the third game of the same idea (the original two being single player Thief Simulator).
I didn't play Thief simulator, though I think I'd like it! But I got this because it looked pretty funny to play with friends.
It's the lethal company format except a life sim so you know, it's about what you'd expect.
You gotta steal some guy's paintings while he's in the next room and then break his toilet for cash.
It's pretty good! I'd not super recommend it unless you are already into this kinda jank, but my partner and I did have fun staking out houses and throwing stolen shit to each other. -
Comment on What is your silly or (kinda) useless talent? in ~talk
kaffo Link ParentSame! It kills me when I get hay-fever and it's super itchy back there. I do more damage than good and it drives me insane.Same! It kills me when I get hay-fever and it's super itchy back there. I do more damage than good and it drives me insane.
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Comment on What is your silly or (kinda) useless talent? in ~talk
kaffo Link ParentOh yeah I'm aware. I mean I don't really know how it works, but you'd think it'd not change by the same amount every time. That said we've got quite an old machine that I'm consistently early too,...Oh yeah I'm aware. I mean I don't really know how it works, but you'd think it'd not change by the same amount every time.
That said we've got quite an old machine that I'm consistently early too, but the newer dryer just makes up what time it takes because it decides the clothes are dry (they aren't) and stops. -
Comment on What is your silly or (kinda) useless talent? in ~talk
kaffo Link ParentNone what so ever. Infact, I'd argue I'm not very good at rhythm or anything muscially related at all! I tried to play trumpet and piano when I was younger and ended up trying to remember the...None what so ever. Infact, I'd argue I'm not very good at rhythm or anything muscially related at all!
I tried to play trumpet and piano when I was younger and ended up trying to remember the rhythm rather than go off instinct because I had zero lol. Not great! -
Comment on What is your silly or (kinda) useless talent? in ~talk
kaffo Link ParentYeah, snap! I was going to edit my post afterwards and add on that I also cannot do it on command. My ability to tell time consciously becomes remarkably ordinary when I think about it, but when I...Yeah, snap! I was going to edit my post afterwards and add on that I also cannot do it on command. My ability to tell time consciously becomes remarkably ordinary when I think about it, but when I don't it's like almost to the second.
It's amazingly annoying when I forget about something incredibly unimportant like how long my tea has been brewing for, but when I'm trying to time travel or an meeting then wow, thanks brain, no help there! -
Comment on What is your silly or (kinda) useless talent? in ~talk
kaffo LinkI have pretty good subconscious time keeping, it's not really that useful. It's the kind of thing I'll set a timer for something like cooking and I'll not think about it, then it'll pop into my...I have pretty good subconscious time keeping, it's not really that useful. It's the kind of thing I'll set a timer for something like cooking and I'll not think about it, then it'll pop into my head like "it must be done about now" and hey, the alarm goes off.
It also means I tend to also sleep the right amount of time when I go to bed, even without an alarm.
I also have an uncanny ability to go down to check the washing machine like exactly 3 minutes before it's done every time, which makes me think it takes longer than it says on the display but whatever. -
Comment on What’s a notable misunderstanding from your life? in ~life
kaffo Link ParentYeah I've also had similar experiences. I feel awful because it's put me in a position now where if someone is mentally ill and asks me to be "there for them" I tend to decline for the very reason...Yeah I've also had similar experiences. I feel awful because it's put me in a position now where if someone is mentally ill and asks me to be "there for them" I tend to decline for the very reason Lou points out, that I know I cannot commit the level of care and understanding the person expects.
The most recent case of this was quite sad, I met a genuinely nice person online and we got to actually meet IRL a bunch of times. But they slowly put more and more pressure on me to be there for them and shoulder their trauma and illness that it got to a point they couldn't stop, and got angry and upset when I tried to make it clear I was their friend, not their therapist.
I had to cut ties, but I still feel bad about it.
I've had a look at this since this thread has been going on and it's impressed me so far with an upload up to the 10gb free limit.
I'll give your referral code a go tomorrow and see what it's like with my full image set. Plus it would be great for my partner who's photo collection is a mess.
Thanks for the detailed feedback by the way!