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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI love the enthusiasm, but please pick only one to boost.I love the enthusiasm, but please pick only one to boost.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
kfwyre LinkCGA Announcement: It's time to nominate titles for our next round of games! Nominations are open for the next 96 hours (4 days). You may either BOOST a game that's on the list from last time, or...CGA Announcement: It's time to nominate titles for our next round of games! Nominations are open for the next 96 hours (4 days).
You may either BOOST a game that's on the list from last time, or you may NOMINATE a new game. Please see topic text for full directions.
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Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic
We are up for another round of nominations for Colossal Game Adventure, Tildes' very own retro video game club! These nominations will form the ballot for the next round of voting, in which will...
We are up for another round of nominations for Colossal Game Adventure, Tildes' very own retro video game club!
These nominations will form the ballot for the next round of voting, in which will we choose the next SIX games to play after we finish Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 this month.
Nominations for CGA do not start fresh each time. We rollover the top 50% of nominations from the previous round, and we decay their vote totals by 70%. So, many of the previously nominated games are still eligible to win in the upcoming voting.
Procedural Details
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Nominations will be open for 96 hours (4 days) from the time of this posting.
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Anyone can nominate. You do not have to have previously taken part in CGA in order to participate.
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Anyone nominating in this topic will be added to the CGA notification list if they're not already on there (unless you request otherwise).
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There is no hard definition for "retro." Choose whatever you feel fits that label.
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Games that have been nominated in the past but were cut are still eligible for nomination again. They do not get "locked out" of CGA.
Nomination Process
Everyone has the ability to take one (and ONLY one) official action for the nominations topic.
EITHER: Boost a rolled-over title.
- This will add 3 points to the title's rollover points from the previous round.
- You will also be able to add points to the game during the voting round.
- The purpose of this is to limit new nominations if there are games already in the list that strongly interest you.
OR: Nominate a new title.
- This will add a new game/arcade special to the ballot.
- An Arcade Special is a group of shorter/smaller games meant to be played together.
- Any new title starts at 0 points.
Nomination Formatting
Please do the following:
Bold your action (boosting/nominating).
If nominating, please link to your title on MobyGames. (You do not need to do this for boosting since the links are already in the list.)
Examples:
Boosting a game:
- Boost: Lode Runner
Nominating a game:
- Nomination: Portal 2
Nominating an Arcade Special:
- Nomination: Windows in the 90s
Minesweeper
Chip's Challenge
JezzBall
It is recommended (but not required) that you share why you are nominating/boosting a particular game as well.
Rollover Titles
Game Rollover Votes Arcade Special: The Grue That Binds
Border Zone
Twisted!
Zork7 Another World 6 Arcade Special: Back in a Flash
Bloons Tower Defense
Line Rider
Motherload
QWOP
Stick RPG5 Tetris 5 Mother 3 5 Arcade Special: The Genesis of Treasure
Gunstar Heroes
McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure
Dynamite Headdy
Alien Soldier
Light Crusader5 Descent 5 Resident Evil (REmake) 5 Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist 5 Beneath a Steel Sky 4 Crystalis 4 Maniac Mansion 4 12 votes -
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 6 in ~games
kfwyre LinkFanatical Build Your Own Killer Bundle Fanatical does seasonal "Bundlefests" and they always have a "Killer" bundle as their headliner. This one kicks off their Fall Bundlefest. It's got a broad...Fanatical Build Your Own Killer Bundle
Fanatical does seasonal "Bundlefests" and they always have a "Killer" bundle as their headliner. This one kicks off their Fall Bundlefest.
It's got a broad selection of games (30 different available titles) and a low cost (starts at 5 games for $6 USD). Fanatical's bundle quality can vary pretty wildly, but this one looks really solid with some good stuff on offer.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 6 in ~games
kfwyre LinkState of Mind is currently free on GOG. It's a stylized sci-fi adventure game. I gave it an hour, and it didn't grip me, but some of the reviews say it's a slow-burn that's worth sticking with....State of Mind is currently free on GOG.
It's a stylized sci-fi adventure game. I gave it an hour, and it didn't grip me, but some of the reviews say it's a slow-burn that's worth sticking with.
Nevertheless, free is free!
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentBig internet hug from me, monarda! This was so great to read. I'm glad your day went well. I know you're thanking me, but really you were the driving force behind getting this going again, so I'm...Big internet hug from me, monarda! This was so great to read. I'm glad your day went well.
I know you're thanking me, but really you were the driving force behind getting this going again, so I'm returning that thanks right back to you!
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentI like Digital Detox a lot better. It also opens these up to being more than just a specific "screenless day" and people can set their own goals to their liking. I'll change it over next month....I like Digital Detox a lot better. It also opens these up to being more than just a specific "screenless day" and people can set their own goals to their liking.
I'll change it over next month. Thanks!
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Comment on Tildes Book Club discussion - August 2026 - Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki in ~books
kfwyre LinkI read this book a few years ago for my IRL book club and didn't re-read it for this one. I remember almost nothing about the details of the book, but I do remember how the book made me feel:...I read this book a few years ago for my IRL book club and didn't re-read it for this one.
I remember almost nothing about the details of the book, but I do remember how the book made me feel: warm, like we were sharing a hug.
I remember that it was the kind of book where, if you attempt to explain it without reading it, it sounds absurd, but the author did a really good job of writing everything so it made in-universe sense while also humanizing its out-there elements to the point that they resonated strongly with the reader.
Our book club tends to be highly critical of everything that we read, but we really liked this one. I wish I could say more about it, but my memory of it is no longer intact, and even reading the comments here simply has me feel as if I'm discovering those elements for the first time rather than refreshing my understanding.
The good side of this is that it means that, if I ever do pick the book back up, I'll be able to experience it mostly fresh again!
Also, thanks ICN for hosting the remainder of our Book Club!
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of September 6 in ~games
kfwyre LinkHumble Beyond the Metroidverse Bundle $10 USD for the top tier (which is pretty low compared to Humble's usual), and it's worth it entirely for Supraland Six Inches Under. It doesn't hit the same...Humble Beyond the Metroidverse Bundle
$10 USD for the top tier (which is pretty low compared to Humble's usual), and it's worth it entirely for Supraland Six Inches Under. It doesn't hit the same heights as the original (which is an unbelievably high bar), but it's safe to say that if you liked the original you'll like this one.
I believe the devs said it was meant to be "Supraland 1.5" -- not a full sequel but a fresh twist on the familiar groundwork of the first. (Related: I am beyond hyped for the full release of Supraworld).
I haven't played anything else in the bundle and would love to hear any thoughts, as metroidvanias are one of my top genres.
As always, if you pick this up, make sure to change the sliders to your liking.
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Comment on I made a chill minimal 3D golf game that fits in 13 kilobytes - Sunshine Golf Classic in ~creative
kfwyre LinkThis took me back to the Links games I spent way too much time playing way back in the 90s! I know I've said it before, but you are a literal, modern-day wizard able to conjure magic from code....This took me back to the Links games I spent way too much time playing way back in the 90s!
I know I've said it before, but you are a literal, modern-day wizard able to conjure magic from code. Incredible work once again, kbap!
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Comment on CGA-2026-09 🕹️🙎♂️🛹 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI've finished career mode on the Dreamcast version (well, one character). I played as Tony Hawk and got all levels to 100% completion. It didn't take me very long (maybe 3-4 hours total?), but...I've finished career mode on the Dreamcast version (well, one character). I played as Tony Hawk and got all levels to 100% completion. It didn't take me very long (maybe 3-4 hours total?), but also I've played the game SO much that it went really fast for me.
I'll save my full thoughts for the Remove Cartridge topic, but the short of it is that I was happy to return to this. It didn't let me down!
Given all the time left in the month, it's only fair that I try out the GBA and GBC versions. Also I might return to the remaster just so I can give it a comparison with fresh eyes.
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentThis is a really good point. I knew in the abstract about the effects of variable rewards schedules on conditioning, but I never really applied it to this situation. Thanks for this.This is a really good point. I knew in the abstract about the effects of variable rewards schedules on conditioning, but I never really applied it to this situation. Thanks for this.
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre (edited )Link ParentSCREENLESS DAY LIFEHACK: If you want an easy and foolproof way to not look at your phone, simply get a migraine! Okay, so it wasn't a full-on migraine (I honestly don't know if I've ever...SCREENLESS DAY LIFEHACK: If you want an easy and foolproof way to not look at your phone, simply get a migraine!
Okay, so it wasn't a full-on migraine (I honestly don't know if I've ever experienced one of those). Let's call it a "minigraine." I had to lie down, turn the lights off, and just sort of exist in a low-energy do-nothing state for two-three hours. For some of it I just chilled there in silence, and for some of it I put an earbud just outside my ear and played music on the lowest volume setting.
My dog, who seems to have a sixth sense for when I'm sick or in discomfort, came and snuggled up next to my chest for the duration, so despite feeling pretty dire head pain, my heart was warmed and I didn't feel the pull to check anything, get any work done, or fill any time, which was genuinely nice. As someone whose toxic trait is that I always feel like I need to be getting something done, I think one of the most transformative things I can do is give myself permission to simply stop.
Or, barring giving myself permission, I can have an external force like a debilitating headache do it for me. XD
The rest of the day went fine. I did end up finishing the book, reading it during the morning and then coming back to it after my minigraine (mostly) subsided. Despite its length, it was a quick, easy read -- The Girl Who Could Move Shit With Her Mind by Jackson Ford, in case anyone was curious. It's been a good while since I sat down and read a full book over the course of a day, so that honestly felt like a genuine accomplishment.
Because of the time pressure on finishing the book, as well as my want to avoid my usual phone and internet habits, I found myself opening my reader app during times I would have otherwise scrolled idly (e.g. my morning coffee tea, meals/snacks, that window of time when you’re waiting for something but it’s still twenty minutes away, etc.). This meant that, in addition to big periods of time where I just sat and read uninterrupted, I also found little snippets of reading time throughout the day. You know, six minutes of reading here, twelve minutes there, etc.
It's kind of impressive how much those added up over the course of the day. I kind of wished I'd tracked it, but I have to guess that I got at least an "extra" hour of reading, maybe even close to two.
I don't think I could necessarily do this all the time, but it was a nice object lesson in just how much time I fritter away on a daily basis. I also don't think it would work as well if I were reading a more serious book that demanded more of me -- this one was exceptionally easy to duck in and out of at will. But rather than thinking "oh I need to always be reading" (which is unsustainable), I think the takeaway is that consciously replacing even some of my idle downtime with something more deliberate can help me quite a bit in working towards things I actually want to do (e.g. reading more books).
Also, it was unintentionally a really great calibration for just how much time I have on a regular day off:
- I finished a 130,000 word novel (granted, I got through about a quarter of it on Friday night, so I really only read ~100,000 words).
- I went on my treadmill for an hour and a half.
- I laid down and did nothing for 2-3 hours.
- My husband and I went out to a nice lunch to celebrate his student loans being paid off.
- I also finished THPS2 for CGA which took another hour or two.
I know I said my toxic trait is that I always have to feel like I'm getting something done, so listing this out makes it look like I'm leaning into that. Rather than seeing them as a checklist, instead I'm choosing to see it as "there's a LOT of surface area on any given Saturday" -- something that isn't necessarily visible if I'm losing time to idle, meaningless scrolling instead.
So, all told: my return to Screenless Days was a success, even in spite of my minigraine (which kind of did help me out with my goal if I'm being honest).
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentI didn't intend it to come across that way, but now that you've pointed it out I can't see it any other way. XD Thanks for the supportive brainwaves!I didn't intend it to come across that way, but now that you've pointed it out I can't see it any other way. XD
Thanks for the supportive brainwaves!
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentOh do I ever. Movie gets a little boring? Check my email. Book is starting to slog? Pull up the news and half-read both things at the same time. Game has a cutscene? Play with my dog for the whole...Oh do I ever.
Movie gets a little boring? Check my email.
Book is starting to slog? Pull up the news and half-read both things at the same time.
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Comment on CGA-2026-09 🕹️🙎♂️🛹 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 in ~games
kfwyre (edited )Link ParentYou're absolutely right! I went back to the Dreamcast version, and it's simply better in every way. The issue I was having initially was that, for some reason, the Flycast core absolutely chugs on...You're absolutely right!
I went back to the Dreamcast version, and it's simply better in every way. The issue I was having initially was that, for some reason, the Flycast core absolutely chugs on the level goals screen. I didn't really solve the problem, but since the game runs fine the rest of the time (including for the gameplay, where it really matters), I've just learned to live with it.
The draw distance difference is the biggest upgrade, IMO. It isn't super noticeable in The Hangar since it's so small, but the moment you unlock School II, it's night and day. For anyone curious, you can see the difference in this video (if the timestamp link doesn't work, the level starts at 4:06).
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Comment on CGA-2026-09 🕹️🙎♂️🛹 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentThis isn't a high score screenshot, but I still think it's worth posting. I managed to finish a level mere milliseconds before disaster.This isn't a high score screenshot, but I still think it's worth posting.
I managed to finish a level mere milliseconds before disaster.
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre (edited )LinkI'll be taking my Screenless Day tomorrow. It should be a pretty simple setup: I've got an IRL book club meetup on Sunday to discuss a ~130,000 word novel that I have only just started. I've...I'll be taking my Screenless Day tomorrow.
It should be a pretty simple setup: I've got an IRL book club meetup on Sunday to discuss a ~130,000 word novel that I have only just started. I've estimated my reading speed before and think it's roughly in the ballpark of 17K words per hour. So, my day is going to include lots of couch, bed, and/or hammock time (weather permitting) with my ereader for the 7+ hours of reading I'll need to finish the book.
I have a bad habit of idly opening my phone even when I'm reading, so I'm planning on putting my phone somewhere else for the day, with maybe a few designated breaks to check texts and whatnot (I'm thinking mealtimes?).
In thinking about this month's discussion question, I think, if I really hone in on what's an issue for me, it's novelty-seeking. I'll pull out my phone and open Google News not because something might have happened in the last hour (or, worse, minutes) since I did it before, but because when I do I at least get something new to look at. The same goes for like, video game and ebook deals. I have enough of those to last me for more than a lifetime already, but I like the idea of seeing sales happen even if I don't intend to buy anything. Why? Because they happen ALL the time which means there's always something new there when I look.
Even Tildes, for all the great things about it, scratches this unfortunate itch for me. I'll open the app and refresh the feed not because I'm planning on reading the comments or articles, but just to see if something new has been posted.
It's like my brain wants a constant dripfeed of freshness, and it's satisfied by the mere existence of something new rather than whether that new thing carries any sort of meaning or relevance.
The worst part of this is that I think it makes my appreciation of things even shallower. I'll start to watch a movie or read a book, and I'll get legitimately into it. Like, I'll want to keep going with it because it has genuinely hooked me. But for some reason, that also starts an itch to jump to a different book or a different movie. It's like, once I'm in the middle of it I get too familiar with it, and my brain needs the "new" and starts telling me I should jump ship (even though I know it'll be more satisfying to see whatever I'm currently in the middle of all the way through).
Long-term, I'd love to reduce the noise of that novelty seeking compulsion. It would be nice to be able to appreciate things more meaningfully and feel connected to them for longer periods of time.
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
kfwyre (edited )LinkScreenless Day Notification: We have officially rebooted the series! I have started this new notification list with the people who mentioned interest in prior discussions. Anyone who comments in...Screenless Day Notification: We have officially rebooted the series! I have started this new notification list with the people who mentioned interest in prior discussions.
Anyone who comments in this topic will automatically be added to this list for future notifications. If you do NOT want to be added to the list, simply let me know in your comment.
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Note: I had originally intended to post an announcement topic for this earlier in the week but it got away from me (beginning of the school year and all that). So, I figured we’d just do it live instead!
Nomination: Donkey Kong 64
I've never played it but always wanted to. It's also no secret that I love a good recompilation, and one was just released for this that makes it more accessible with modern quality of life features all while staying true to the original game.