Mendanbar's recent activity
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Comment on Smush in ~games
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Comment on Tidles Minecraft Weekly - Big Farts Edition (26.2 Update) in ~games
Mendanbar Link ParentThe concept of "maximum fart" intrigues me.The concept of "maximum fart" intrigues me.
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Comment on I need more hilariously awful pick up lines to make my wife roll her eyes at me in ~talk
Mendanbar Link ParentYour relationship sounds delightful! I love that she is in on the joke. Also, for some reason it reminds me of this bit at the end of Pete Holmes' latest special about the unique way he courts his...Your relationship sounds delightful! I love that she is in on the joke. Also, for some reason it reminds me of this bit at the end of Pete Holmes' latest special about the unique way he courts his wife: https://youtu.be/qzsHolR05hg?t=3150
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Comment on US Supreme Court lets states block trans athletes from women’s and girls’ sports in ~lgbt
Mendanbar Link ParentYeah, y'know now that I think of it, as I get older a lot of my anger and outrage at people has been replaced with disappointment and pity. I think it has a lot to do with seeing many of my...Yeah, y'know now that I think of it, as I get older a lot of my anger and outrage at people has been replaced with disappointment and pity. I think it has a lot to do with seeing many of my relatives fall into the Fox news echo chamber. It really opened my eyes to see people that had a hand in shaping me as a young person lose perspective. The experience has provided its own unique lesson in trying to be open to differing perspectives though, so I guess there is some silver lining.
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Comment on US Supreme Court lets states block trans athletes from women’s and girls’ sports in ~lgbt
Mendanbar Link ParentThere's a bench outside my local grocery store where people set up a table in an attempt to gather signatures to ban trans kids from sports. I go to the store several times a week and they are...There's a bench outside my local grocery store where people set up a table in an attempt to gather signatures to ban trans kids from sports. I go to the store several times a week and they are always there. It seems to confirm that they indeed have nothing better to do with their time.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Mendanbar LinkI have just completed my semi-annual "talk myself out of buying another handheld", and I'm now firmly enjoying the "rediscover that my phone can play all of my retro games" follow-up. I had...I have just completed my semi-annual "talk myself out of buying another handheld", and I'm now firmly enjoying the "rediscover that my phone can play all of my retro games" follow-up. I had purchased a GameSir G8+ on a previous iteration, so this week I dusted it off and jumped back in to my playthrough of Final Fantasy VII. I'm hoping to finish it this time. I just got the Bahamut materia while playing last night and I'm feeling pretty strong, so I'd say chances are pretty good that it'll hold my attention. When I don't have time for a full RPG session, I've been playing some Puzzle Quest 2 on my DS. I continue to be amazed at how resilient this little ~20 year old device is. It's completely stock hardware running with an R4 card, and still feels really good to play. I've actually had to mod myself (reading glasses) rather than do anything to the console. :)
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
Mendanbar Link ParentSomething like MCA selector can also be used to selectively delete areas with little or no player time. The tricky thing will be to figure out how rare the biome is with Terralith in the mix.Something like MCA selector can also be used to selectively delete areas with little or no player time.
The tricky thing will be to figure out how rare the biome is with Terralith in the mix.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Mendanbar Link ParentI stopped playing around the last tier or so because it started to feel a little too much like work. I did read that they added some options in the latest version to allow for more relaxed space...I stopped playing around the last tier or so because it started to feel a little too much like work. I did read that they added some options in the latest version to allow for more relaxed space elevator requirements, so I might come back to it and see if I can finish the game this time. I managed about 180 hours before I started to slow down though, which is pretty damn good IMO.
Bonus for anyone reading this that needs it: There was a tildes topic a while back that condenses a bunch of tips and tricks.
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Comment on To all the dads celebrating it today -- Happy father's day! in ~life.men
Mendanbar LinkMy Dad passed away today. It's a sort of cruel twist of fate that it should be today, but it has caused me to reflect on how much he has been the blueprint for the Dad I want to be for my kids (In...My Dad passed away today. It's a sort of cruel twist of fate that it should be today, but it has caused me to reflect on how much he has been the blueprint for the Dad I want to be for my kids (In the best possible way). His father (my grandfather) passed away very young, before I was born. So I'm feeling really grateful for the many years he's been able to live, and his gentle guidance throughout. He's been a positive influence on my own kids, and he will be very missed. I love you Dad.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
Mendanbar Link ParentLife strikes again for me too! I should be able to play a bit in the next few days.Life strikes again for me too! I should be able to play a bit in the next few days.
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Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
Mendanbar Link ParentI wholeheartedly agree. I worked near the Museum of Flight for a few years, and I enjoyed many nice lunches in that time. I also really liked Randy's. It was a terrific greasy spoon with lots of...I wholeheartedly agree. I worked near the Museum of Flight for a few years, and I enjoyed many nice lunches in that time. I also really liked Randy's. It was a terrific greasy spoon with lots of flight memorabilia and lore. My wife would often meet me there for breakfast with my young son, and the owners were always so kind to us. I'm sorry to see that they had to close it down during the pandemic and apparently never reopened. :(
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Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
Mendanbar Link ParentYour mention of Grillbird reminded me of Katsu Burger. I've never been to Grillbird, but I can vouch for the deliciousness of many of the menu items at Katsu Burger. I used to go a couple times a...Your mention of Grillbird reminded me of Katsu Burger. I've never been to Grillbird, but I can vouch for the deliciousness of many of the menu items at Katsu Burger. I used to go a couple times a month when I lived close by. The nori fries are really good as well.
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Comment on A perfect example of what it means to be anti-racist in ~life
Mendanbar LinkWhere I'm from, getting in the face of a person yelling on a bus could be very very dangerous. Otherwise this story gave me a very good laugh. I salute your friend's bravery, and I'm glad...Where I'm from, getting in the face of a person yelling on a bus could be very very dangerous. Otherwise this story gave me a very good laugh. I salute your friend's bravery, and I'm glad everything turned out OK.
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Comment on What's a game you're dying to play that doesn't exist? in ~games
Mendanbar Link ParentI haven't purchased the game for similar reasons. It seems really interesting though. The other game that's been on my radar is Everwind. I played the demo of that one, and it was still really...I haven't purchased the game for similar reasons. It seems really interesting though. The other game that's been on my radar is Everwind. I played the demo of that one, and it was still really unpolished. I'm keeping an eye on it for later though.
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Comment on What's a game you're dying to play that doesn't exist? in ~games
Mendanbar Link ParentWould Forever Skies be of interest? Disclaimer: I have not played the game, but I do have it wishlisted to try some day. It's just the first thing that popped to mind while reading your criteria.Would Forever Skies be of interest?
Disclaimer: I have not played the game, but I do have it wishlisted to try some day. It's just the first thing that popped to mind while reading your criteria.
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Comment on What are your gaming idiosyncracies? in ~games
Mendanbar Link ParentDo you mean when you click it, or as one of the directions? I'm curious why you would do this. Genuine curiosity, no judgement. 🙂Do you mean when you click it, or as one of the directions? I'm curious why you would do this. Genuine curiosity, no judgement. 🙂
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
Mendanbar Link ParentI love that website. I used it to find blocks to use for distressed sections of my terracotta buildings in Pitch.I love that website. I used it to find blocks to use for distressed sections of my terracotta buildings in Pitch.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
Mendanbar (edited )Link ParentThat last pic of the redstone over lava stresses me out. Very cool design though. I like the bright colors. :) Also sidenote: I love seeing honecomb blocks used effectively in a build. It's one of...That last pic of the redstone over lava stresses me out. Very cool design though. I like the bright colors. :)
Also sidenote: I love seeing honecomb blocks used effectively in a build. It's one of my favorite blocks, but it can be hard to integrate the texture without it being too overwhelming. It looks great as a contrast to the very flat concrete!
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Comment on Tildes Survey #8: What is your favorite video game? (Results) in ~talk
Mendanbar LinkI chose Minecraft for my favorite game because there really isn't any comparison. I've had so many meaningful moments over the years and through the updates (including modpacks).. Some of them are...I chose Minecraft for my favorite game because there really isn't any comparison. I've had so many meaningful moments over the years and through the updates (including modpacks).. Some of them are related to the game itself, and others related to the real life relationships that the game fosters. I feel closer to my kids thanks to Minecraft. Everything else is a distant second. That being said, here are my honorable mentions (in no particular order):
- No Man's Sky
- Subnautica
- Chrono Trigger
- FF VII
- Diablo
- Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
- Half Life 2
- Shadow of the Colossus
- Starcraft: Brood War
- Gris
I love games, and my list of loved games could easily be 10x this size. But the thing the above list shares is that I love these games completely as they are. With most games I have little nitpicks or things I wish would change, but these games I accepted completely as is and had a great time all the way through.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
Mendanbar LinkUpdate on the City of Pitch Bit of a smaller update this time, since a few other games have been holding my attention for the past week+. This week I created a map for Pitch. Maps don't work...Update on the City of Pitch
Bit of a smaller update this time, since a few other games have been holding my attention for the past week+.
This week I created a map for Pitch. Maps don't work underground, so I decided to do a map art. But I also wanted to place markers and have the map work like normal. So the solution was to build a 1:1 scale map at the city's coords at build height. It turned out OK, but it is off center and I'm planning to fill in the extra space once my tolerance for tedium returns.
I liked it, but felt it could have been explained better. I played for quite a while before I got the mechanics, and didn't know I was supposed to be looking for a pangram until it was over. Maybe I just don't play enough of these word games to pick up on the pattern. 🤷♂️
Edit: Just saw the little question mark popup button next to the score that explains the rules. That's the part I missed. I still think that could be a little more prominent for unobservant people like me.