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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 games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
modelock LinkSatisfactory Wow! I am not a factory game person; I am easily discouraged by gameplay that boils down to "craft items to unlock other craftable items." But this game has looks and mechanics that...Satisfactory
Wow! I am not a factory game person; I am easily discouraged by gameplay that boils down to "craft items to unlock other craftable items." But this game has looks and mechanics that overcome that feeling. It's still early access but seems to have massive potential. It feels like a (less developed) Subnautica or Astroneer but with more optimizable (yet rigid) progression trees. I think most people will easily get 20 hours of fun from this game, and lots will get more. In addition, they were the headline title for the Humble Ukraine relief bundle, which makes me very happy to support the devs.
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Comment on Tuca and Bertie S02E01 - Bird Mechanics in ~tv
modelock Link ParentHoly cow, thanks for posting this! I loved the first season but couldn't blame Netflix for not renewing it. Nobody seemed to know about it and I'm sure the cost of production was high for a...Holy cow, thanks for posting this! I loved the first season but couldn't blame Netflix for not renewing it. Nobody seemed to know about it and I'm sure the cost of production was high for a cartoon considering the cast and creator.
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Comment on What is a great book to learn high-school level physics? in ~science
modelock Link ParentResnick & Halliday is great. My first year physics textbook was not for me [Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Knight]. I thought it was too wordy. I found an old beat up copy of Fundamentals...Resnick & Halliday is great.
My first year physics textbook was not for me [Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Knight]. I thought it was too wordy. I found an old beat up copy of Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, and only looked at Knight for the problems. FWIW, my field is physics.
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Comment on I need a new phone. Can anyone recommend me a replacement? in ~tech
modelock LinkI just committed to the Moto G8 Power after a similar search. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but it is a mid-range phone that has those things (I assume it's possible to automatically...I just committed to the Moto G8 Power after a similar search. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but it is a mid-range phone that has those things (I assume it's possible to automatically upload photos on Android in general).
Two things that helped me decide: gsm arena's compare feature and this particular review.
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Comment on What was the most fulfilling thing you did this month? in ~talk
modelock LinkI published my third ever scientific paper, which is the second paper where I am the first author. It took almost a year to prepare it, but the positive response from the referees and coauthors...I published my third ever scientific paper, which is the second paper where I am the first author. It took almost a year to prepare it, but the positive response from the referees and coauthors made it worthwhile. I am really proud of it! Now I am terrified and excited for the response from the scientific community in my field, but it is time to focus on the next paper and my thesis.
Fair question! I haven't. It's one of few on my isthereanydeal list but I haven't bought it on sale because sometimes factory games don't click. Best I can compare it to are management games like Tropico, Frostpunk, or tycoon-like titles. Feels like it scratches that itch but with a new take.