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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on What watch do you wear daily? in ~hobbies
minikrob LinkI rock a LIP Himalaya 40 mm automatic, a simple yet elegant little watch from a historic French manufacturer. Daily is an exaggeration though, as a metal worker I have to leave it for most of the...I rock a LIP Himalaya 40 mm automatic, a simple yet elegant little watch from a historic French manufacturer.
Daily is an exaggeration though, as a metal worker I have to leave it for most of the week unfortunately. -
Comment on What is a classical music piece you like? And why? in ~music
minikrob LinkGustav Mahler - Symphony No. 1 (Titan), just an incredibly creative and beautiful piece to me. The movements are so different one from another but still blend beautifully, and the melodies come...Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 1 (Titan), just an incredibly creative and beautiful piece to me.
The movements are so different one from another but still blend beautifully, and the melodies come back to the final to tie the masterpiece.Jean Sibelius - 13 pieces, Op 76 II. Etude, most of the interpretations are too fast for my liking, but I especially love the version for cello and guitar by Jian Wang and Göran Söllscher for the 2020 Finlandia: Finland independence day compilation. This one hits hard, the melody and bass lines are fantastically simple yet effective, and there is something about the cello and guitar alternatively supporting each other that hit the nail.
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Comment on What are your favorite soundtracks for films and video games? in ~music
minikrob (edited )LinkI've never played the video game Katana Zero but I've always had a guilty pleasure for synthwave and when I stumbled upon its OST one day I just fell in awe. I've never heard of the authors before...I've never played the video game Katana Zero but I've always had a guilty pleasure for synthwave and when I stumbled upon its OST one day I just fell in awe. I've never heard of the authors before but they are definitely talented, the album is packed with chill but upbeat synthwave gems and other soothing piano pieces!
Otherwise I'm quite fond of classical music in games/movies, especially the more ambient ones, not a fan of the super epic compositions you can find in say LotR or Gladiator. I've made a selection I like to listen to while working or resting, here it is if you want to have a listen.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
minikrob LinkI've been playing Dark and Darker since it came back in early access after some months lost in a roller coaster of a legal battle (Nexxon vs. Ironmace). It's a DnD-ish PvPvE rpg in first person...I've been playing Dark and Darker since it came back in early access after some months lost in a roller coaster of a legal battle (Nexxon vs. Ironmace).
It's a DnD-ish PvPvE rpg in first person where you end up in a Battle Royale like dungeon exploration. Battle against unforgiving monsters and other players for loot, and extract if you can. Build up your wealth and gear in your stash so you have better chance of survival in the next games and maybe try your luck in the high roller dungeons.
The graphics and combat may feel old-school or sluggish at first, but the skill cap is great and the game has a very unique mood and tends to pump you full of adrenaline! -
Comment on Do you have favorite lighthearted or silly songs? in ~music
minikrob (edited )LinkCertainly a classic, but my favourite silly song definitely is Always look on the bright side of life by Eric Idle, from the Monty Python's movie "Life of Brian"Certainly a classic, but my favourite silly song definitely is Always look on the bright side of life by Eric Idle, from the Monty Python's movie "Life of Brian"
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
minikrob (edited )LinkI've been playing Ravenswatch for a few days and it's everything I expected from a roguelite, even in its alpha stage. Great art direction, very dynamic combat - comparable to Hades -, good...I've been playing Ravenswatch for a few days and it's everything I expected from a roguelite, even in its alpha stage.
Great art direction, very dynamic combat - comparable to Hades -, good characters and ennemies diversity so the fights are always a blast, and a great boss design.
It's very refreshing and the next updates to come look like they'll deliver even more. A definite recommendation for people who like the genre. -
Comment on What are your favourite genre-bending bands/artists? in ~music
minikrob (edited )Link ParentIgorrr definetly deserves the praise, they're amazingly creative and are a real treat to listen to! For those interested, Corpo-Mente is also very good, it's composed of most of Igorrr members but...Igorrr definetly deserves the praise, they're amazingly creative and are a real treat to listen to!
For those interested, Corpo-Mente is also very good, it's composed of most of Igorrr members but it's a bit more focused on opera singing and a bit less less on glitch electronica. -
Comment on Mysterious, thoughtful games? A genre I can't define in ~games
minikrob Link ParentI definitely vouch for Inscryption, quite unique in its setting, story and mechanics, and definitely an interesting development. You get thrown out into a world you don't understand and pick clues...I definitely vouch for Inscryption, quite unique in its setting, story and mechanics, and definitely an interesting development. You get thrown out into a world you don't understand and pick clues along the way to unveil a multi layered enigmatic story, in a sense quite close to what Outer Wilds offers.
I definitely recommend! -
Comment on Which apps do you use for your mental health and wellbeing, if any? in ~health.mental
minikrob LinkI've used Daylio for a few years when I felt I needed to track my mood and activities to try and corelate both. Imagine an extremely simplified diary, you log your mood and activities of the day,...I've used Daylio for a few years when I felt I needed to track my mood and activities to try and corelate both.
Imagine an extremely simplified diary, you log your mood and activities of the day, get stats about it, set goals about doing (or not doing) things, get reminders and goal streaks,...
It helps with getting objective feedback on your routine and plan what's necessary to get rid of the stress inducing behaviors or bad habits, and start activities that may help you build a more sensible daily life.
It helped me quite a lot in my most challenging times and was a great addition to therapy!
Sounds a lot like what you used, but that's the one I stuck with. -
Comment on What RSS feeds do you use for tech news? in ~tech
minikrob LinkI spent some time on HackerNews a few years back, I only go back to it from time to time nowadays, but there is a lot of content ranging from global tech news to specific tech hacks. You can get a...I spent some time on HackerNews a few years back, I only go back to it from time to time nowadays, but there is a lot of content ranging from global tech news to specific tech hacks.
You can get a personalized rss feed for it at https://hnrss.github.io if you find yourself liking it. -
Comment on Adventure Time series finale discussion thread - "Come Along with Me" in ~tv
minikrob LinkPretty much off-topic but... I tried to start the series after hearing a lot of positive feedback, but I don't get what keeps people in. It seemed way too silly and childish to me (Finn's high...Pretty much off-topic but...
I tried to start the series after hearing a lot of positive feedback, but I don't get what keeps people in.It seemed way too silly and childish to me (Finn's high pitched laughs, childish word plays and jokes, ...), maybe it wasn't a good idea to try and start the series being 30. But maybe I just didn't get it, I certainly didn't give the time it needs to settle.
Can someone shed light on what the show's supposed to offer in the long run ?
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Comment on JMESPath is a query language for JSON. in ~comp
minikrob Link ParentI agree, but I see pretty much everyday people working with huge geoJson sets, I was thinking about them!I agree, but I see pretty much everyday people working with huge geoJson sets, I was thinking about them!
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Comment on JMESPath is a query language for JSON. in ~comp
minikrob LinkThis looks great. I feel like it's something data scientists and the like would benefit a lot for data extraction and structuration when digging in large data sets.This looks great. I feel like it's something data scientists and the like would benefit a lot for data extraction and structuration when digging in large data sets.
No rest for the Wicked, yet another early access game, I know, but it's a project I've been following and looking forward playing for quite a time.
Moon Studios, the people behind Ori and Ori 2, try their hand at a new genre with a new perspective.
NRFTW is a single player (for now) super dynamic combat driven ARPG with wonderful graphics and overall arts department (textures, char design, VA,.. ) and a crafting and gear customizing system between Z:BoTW and Elden Ring.
It's in a weird place between DarkSouls, Torchlight, Zelda and a metroidvania, and it bloody works!
To be honest, the game is in alpha stage and it shows, there are a lot of performance issues and some unpolished aspects, but it's a great project that will deliver a unique and excellent product imho.
I know 35 quids is a big price for an unfinished game, but you should definitely keep an eye on it for the months to come if you like the genres I talked about, because this game might be your new thing!