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Comment on Brave Origin, a paid, premium version of Brave is now available in ~tech
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Comment on Steam Machine and Steam Frame will be shipping this summer in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentI'm not too concerned. The price of the 512GB OLED Deck is $780, which is only a little more than I paid new for my slightly lower spec 512GB LCD Deck at launch. I assume they'll have different...I'm not too concerned. The price of the 512GB OLED Deck is $780, which is only a little more than I paid new for my slightly lower spec 512GB LCD Deck at launch. I assume they'll have different price points, and I'll bet there'll be something like a 512 model for under a grand.
At the end of the day you could still get a ROG Ally and a dock if you really had a tight budget.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentI didn't get to game as much as I wanted this week for reasons and sat down to Mina the Hollower. Holy hell is it hard. It's definitely dark-soulsy, rather punishing, and I spent about three hours...I didn't get to game as much as I wanted this week for reasons and sat down to Mina the Hollower. Holy hell is it hard. It's definitely dark-soulsy, rather punishing, and I spent about three hours tonight trying to progress. The game's starting to click, but i'm a little worried as somebody who tends to bounce off Dark Souls. I'll see how it goes when I progress more, as I finally got to the area around the first indicated temple.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster LinkMina the Hollower: I'm not that far in, but holy heck is it good. I expected/hoped for something like Legend of Zelda in world design and gameplay, and got "Shigeru Miyamoto's Dark Souls." Having...Mina the Hollower: I'm not that far in, but holy heck is it good. I expected/hoped for something like Legend of Zelda in world design and gameplay, and got "Shigeru Miyamoto's Dark Souls." Having just finished Shovel Knight, the difficulty is similar, it's irritating and frustrating, but sorta low-stakes. The boss fights cost me all my bones each time, but I'm still having fun.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentUpdate: I beat Shovel of Hope. I'm thinking of doing the other three around Mina the Hollower, but really want to commit to Mina now that I've at least beat the original mode of Shovel of Hope.Update: I beat Shovel of Hope. I'm thinking of doing the other three around Mina the Hollower, but really want to commit to Mina now that I've at least beat the original mode of Shovel of Hope.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentAside from the tedium did you find PoE to be particularly different? It was my first traditional CRPG when I started the genre in like 2021, and I remember being disappointed by it not being...Aside from the tedium did you find PoE to be particularly different? It was my first traditional CRPG when I started the genre in like 2021, and I remember being disappointed by it not being turnbased (then later learned a lot of the genre greats weren't turn-based as well).
I don't remember how far I got, I think I still have a save somewhere, but i'm sorta looking for an excuse to dust it off eventually, especially when I saw that update come through.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster LinkShovel Knight. I wanted to finish it back in like 2019. But the problem is I have the Treasure Trove, so... Four games. It's equally hard and easy, because you don't ever die as long as you've got...Shovel Knight.
I wanted to finish it back in like 2019. But the problem is I have the Treasure Trove, so... Four games. It's equally hard and easy, because you don't ever die as long as you've got the time/gumption to go forward. I also feel like I both know the game better coming back, and am better in general, so it's more fun than than before.
I was going to try to crank through it before Mina the Hollower came out, but that isn't happening obviously. I bought and started that, as well, and it's probably going to be just as good as Shovel Knight.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning: I saw this video randomly that was a good pitch for the game (she doesn't like the remaster though), and bought it for $15 with the new DLC on Humble Bundle. I played for 30 minutes, so just most of the opening dungeon bit, and it's really good so far.
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Comment on What are your personal crackpot conspiracy theories about the world right now? in ~talk
knocklessmonster Link ParentI almost feel the same with Microsoft's MFA codes but they go probably from 11-99 so that's not a lot of options anyway.I almost feel the same with Microsoft's MFA codes but they go probably from 11-99 so that's not a lot of options anyway.
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Comment on Who else is as excited as I am for the Backrooms movie tomorrow? in ~movies
knocklessmonster LinkI'm not familiar with the stuff Kane did on YouTube but nonetheless stoked for a wild bit of internet lore to be a major motion picture and plan to see it in a week.I'm not familiar with the stuff Kane did on YouTube but nonetheless stoked for a wild bit of internet lore to be a major motion picture and plan to see it in a week.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? (Results) in ~talk
knocklessmonster Link ParentI've done ham, pineapple, jalapeno as a nice mix.I've done ham, pineapple, jalapeno as a nice mix.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
knocklessmonster LinkI'm preparing for a bunch of concerts I have coming up, so have been listening to the following: I was listening to The Beastiary by Castle Rat while driving around a bit over a week ago and it's...I'm preparing for a bunch of concerts I have coming up, so have been listening to the following:
I was listening to The Beastiary by Castle Rat while driving around a bit over a week ago and it's the first album in a while to make me feel randomly euphoric, then again as I grabbed a guitar and started working out some of their riffs. It was also kind of funny to listen to it on the way to the Renaissance faire this weekend, until it basically took three times through the album to actually get into the place. Their first album is pretty good, but this is their second and is so much better, at least in the mix, and really gives me hope for their direction and trajectory.
Powerman 5000: I started with Tonight the stars revolt! (link to playlist) and it's solid, and a little eclectic.
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Comment on Dusk: an unofficial cross-platform release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess in ~games
knocklessmonster LinkThis is pretty sick. So, like Ship of Harkanian for Twilight Princess? I'm definitely in.This is pretty sick. So, like Ship of Harkanian for Twilight Princess? I'm definitely in.
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Comment on Do you play knock-offs of celebrated indie games? in ~games
knocklessmonster LinkNot really? It's a complicated answer. I play a bunch of games that are super similar. Brotato, obvious clone Pickle Pete, 20 Minutes til Dawn on one hand, Vampire Survivors and (blatant 3d clone)...Not really? It's a complicated answer.
I play a bunch of games that are super similar. Brotato, obvious clone Pickle Pete, 20 Minutes til Dawn on one hand, Vampire Survivors and (blatant 3d clone) Megabonk and parallel developed Vampire Hunters. Soulstone Survivors, Halls of Torment, TerraTech Legion. Then there's the "Game repurposed to roguelite:" Balatro, Bingle Bingle, Aotenjo, Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers, Ballionaire.
You could look at these clusters and trace lineages back to recent games. They're kinda knock-offs, Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers doesn't give you that oooh yeah moment that Balatro can. But I don't think I'm playing knock-offs because despite sharing like 70% of the same DNA, they're different enough in important ways that each is individually fascinating.
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Comment on 'Blue dot fever' claims Post Malone, Pussycat Dolls concerts. What's really behind it? in ~music
knocklessmonster Link ParentI just saw Gary Numan for $70 because I goofed up on timing and my only chance was a resold ticket, but I don't usually pay more than $50, except that one time I paid $500 for pit at a Nine Inch...I just saw Gary Numan for $70 because I goofed up on timing and my only chance was a resold ticket, but I don't usually pay more than $50, except that one time I paid $500 for pit at a Nine Inch Nails show, which didn't seem too far off retail anyway.
Arena performers are ridiculously priced. People blame LiveNation and Ticketmaster but the venue I go to most was bought and their prices are the same, usually less than $50 for the ticket and parking. That NIN show was $80 for nosebleed and $50 for reserved parking ($75 day of, if you were there before it sold out, in Los Angeles).
Basically I'm agreeing that these big name pop stars seriously overestimate their value in a way that is out of touch with their fanbases.
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Comment on "Why was I invited to Beast Studios?" - A comprehensive investigative analysis of YouTube's biggest channel in ~tech
knocklessmonster LinkI watched both videos today in a weird day-off fever dream (not really) of exploration on why Folding Ideas, of all people, first was invited to the Beast Games set (he explains, they seemed to...I watched both videos today in a weird day-off fever dream (not really) of exploration on why Folding Ideas, of all people, first was invited to the Beast Games set (he explains, they seemed to have chosen critics), and then his breakdown of the season which was basically poorly-constructed games for reality TV.
I watched quite a few of his videos years ago and sort of walked away from video essayists, but I had the right combination of time and curiosity for the two+ hours this journey took and it was definitely interesting. He's not negative, usually never is anyway, but it was informative, and I felt informed the whole thing, especially from the perspective of somebody who has never given two hoots about Mr. Beast, aside from being severely disappointed by his candy bar.
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Comment on The Dealer's Tarot - Modern games to play with a tarot deck in ~games.tabletop
knocklessmonster LinkHaving not bought this, I do find the idea interesting considering the history of cards as playing cards, originally, then the superstitious side coming later.Having not bought this, I do find the idea interesting considering the history of cards as playing cards, originally, then the superstitious side coming later.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentMy point was more that his content is more open than I expected.My point was more that his content is more open than I expected.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentScaling, mostly. I can't break green stake on red deck because I can't get any builds online by the time the stakes jump too high. I tend to do builds on higher stakes with the Abandoned Deck,...Scaling, mostly. I can't break green stake on red deck because I can't get any builds online by the time the stakes jump too high. I tend to do builds on higher stakes with the Abandoned Deck, using a lot of "Ride the Bus." Usually if I get something online it's money based (Bull + Bootstraps tends to be a favorite combo, or Golden Egg + Buccaneer).
It's definitely a skill issue, on my Android and PC installs I have a fully unlocked profile and still struggle.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster (edited )Link ParentI specifically try to avoid creators like Balatro University because I don't want to watch a prescriptive approach to a game. Various game subreddits (STS, Balatro) tend to have weird arguments...I specifically try to avoid creators like Balatro University because I don't want to watch a prescriptive approach to a game. Various game subreddits (STS, Balatro) tend to have weird arguments about how "This is the way to play!"
That said, Balatro 101 has been pretty great on a deeper understanding of the basics, and confirming what I know so I can take some load off the early game and build better going forward.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster LinkBeen slow on games but: Hades II: I'm using God Mode so I don't have to sweat too much. Without spoilers as it's a bit newer, I took and got to the end of the third overworld stage and it was fun....Been slow on games but:
Hades II: I'm using God Mode so I don't have to sweat too much. Without spoilers as it's a bit newer, I took and got to the end of the third overworld stage and it was fun. Even the underworld wasn't as fun for some reason, but I was laughing and grinning the whole time. I just got to the final bossfight on the underworld route, as well, with 48% resistance. I can fairly consistently get past Scylla, and Hecate's fight is nothing to me now, so I think I'm doing pretty good.
Starfield: Terran Armada: Been pretty low energy, and even with my hard-won level 10 Starborn powers the combat in this gets tricky and intense so I'm going slow. I'm level 101, so I'm fighting enemies up to 135, basically using powers the whole time in combat (mostly Phase Time) It's tricky, but also feels necessary since the enemies are a bit smarter than I expected. It feels more like Superhot than Fallout, which I'm sort of enjoying. I also have a Hornets Nest Coachman, which is pretty great for lower-level enemies, and a Magsniper, which I'm using to work over the bigger enemies. Once I finish this DLC and the bounty hunter collection, I'll probably go back and explore the new game mechanics with my "younger" character, who is barely starting the MSQ.
Balatro: I'm trying to dust off my Balatro skills slowly, but keep getting stuck, and can't really understand progression past where I am. But I'm mostly just playing a game here and there for something quiet and chill.
Brave's crypto stuff also gives me the ick so I avoid using it. I use Vivaldi since it at least doesn't seem to try to mine my data, and is available as a flatpak.
I'm less concerned with open source than leadership ethics, especially since any features I like in Brave can be done via extensions.