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Comment on What's something that you missed out on? in ~talk
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of May 3 in ~games
nemo Link ParentI'm actually unfamiliar. What genre of game is it?I'm actually unfamiliar. What genre of game is it?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
nemo LinkFound a demo for one called Aground that hooked me deep. Setting is "crashed on an island with nothing, better grab some wood" but let's just say what kind of ship crashed and how is a big part of...Found a demo for one called Aground that hooked me deep. Setting is "crashed on an island with nothing, better grab some wood" but let's just say what kind of ship crashed and how is a big part of the plot. But forget the plot, because the game loops are so tight and satisfying that I found myself glued to it for hours. After finishing the demo, I am trying to restrain myself from buying the full gabe until after I catch up on household chores and paperwork.
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Comment on Do you play knock-offs of celebrated indie games? in ~games
nemo LinkGenerally only on mobile. Two examples: Pixel Dungeon is a loving homage to PC's Brogue, probably my favorite roguelike. But Brogue isn't available on mobile and PD is the next best thing. Triple...Generally only on mobile.
Two examples:
Pixel Dungeon is a loving homage to PC's Brogue, probably my favorite roguelike. But Brogue isn't available on mobile and PD is the next best thing.
Triple Town was great but is no longer available for android. I'll play a different merge-three game that's almost as good when I'm in the mood.
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Comment on Do you play knock-offs of celebrated indie games? in ~games
nemo Link ParentI've had Mistria in the wishlist for a while, but there's so many "Moon-likes" out right now it's hard to pull the trigger without a focused recommendation. I'll check it out!I've had Mistria in the wishlist for a while, but there's so many "Moon-likes" out right now it's hard to pull the trigger without a focused recommendation. I'll check it out!
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
nemo LinkLogged on to do a little work on my basement and library in town, finally got to check out the new rail station under storage. It's gorgeous and very familiar to use, reminds me strongly of the DC...Logged on to do a little work on my basement and library in town, finally got to check out the new rail station under storage. It's gorgeous and very familiar to use, reminds me strongly of the DC Metro (which is a compliment).
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Comment on It's Bandcamp Friday, what Indie albums are you picking up‽ in ~music
nemo LinkI'd been waiting for it to buy some things, not realizing it was the day of the General Strike. Not buying, keeping up the strike, was more important to me in the end. But I did discover that the...I'd been waiting for it to buy some things, not realizing it was the day of the General Strike. Not buying, keeping up the strike, was more important to me in the end. But I did discover that the local band I was planning to patronize (Chicago's own Beach Bunny) has their full catalogue at the public library! So I'm checking it out from there instead.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
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Comment on Suggest media in which the antagonist is an idea or an abstract concept rather than a person or intelligent entity in ~talk
nemo LinkEthical philosophy, and also political philosophy. Philosophers rail against ideas we think are destroying the world all the time.Ethical philosophy, and also political philosophy. Philosophers rail against ideas we think are destroying the world all the time.
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Comment on Am I German or autistic? in ~health.mental
nemo Link ParentNo, I hear the commentary on the words I'm reading. The read words are silent because they're not mine.When you read this text, do you hear the words in your head?
No, I hear the commentary on the words I'm reading. The read words are silent because they're not mine.
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Comment on Am I German or autistic? in ~health.mental
nemo Link ParentI think you can be both? If you believe in yourself???I think you can be both? If you believe in yourself???
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
nemo Link ParentLove this. "Heavy" blocks or buildings sitting on top of dirt (as opposed to solid stone) is my weird Minecraft pet peeve.The long platforms were more so decided since the tuff walls are at the same coordinates of the foundation of comm storage above.
Love this. "Heavy" blocks or buildings sitting on top of dirt (as opposed to solid stone) is my weird Minecraft pet peeve.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
nemo (edited )Link ParentCorrection: The roof of my town house is done. Interior construction and decoration are ongoing. I'll throw a housewarming party (with cake!) when I'm all done. I'll move out of the nearby...Correction: The roof of my town house is done. Interior construction and decoration are ongoing. I'll throw a housewarming party (with cake!) when I'm all done. I'll move out of the nearby apartment at that time.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
nemo Link ParentAre you really one to talk about "overdoing it", Talon?Are you really one to talk about "overdoing it", Talon?
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
nemo LinkHummus Vacuum — "G-U-I-L-L-O-T-I-N-E" at least once a day every dayHummus Vacuum — "G-U-I-L-L-O-T-I-N-E" at least once a day every day
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
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Comment on Interesting material types for fantasy resources/macguffins other than crystals or metals? in ~creative
nemo LinkThere's some great answers here, and like the other user my thoughts went straight to Morrowind, but also to mythology. Silk, or the silk of specific bug — in TES3 silk clothing is a lot more...There's some great answers here, and like the other user my thoughts went straight to Morrowind, but also to mythology.
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Silk, or the silk of specific bug — in TES3 silk clothing is a lot more enchantable than cloth, leather, or metal. In-game it's used as a justification for mages not wearing armor and to create a higher equipment tier for magic users.
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Milk, or honey, or the product of a specific animal — Robin McKinley's Chalice has a system where magic centers around roles and talismans, and where most chalice-bearers use wine, the protagonist happens to be a beekeeper, sooooo
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the soil of one's birthplace — the most obvious example is vampires, who need it to restore themselves, but mages who are rooted in place (or can only leave by taking a chunk of bedrock, or gallon of lake water, and so on, with them) are a minor trope already. See also ocean water a la Black Panther 2
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personal crafting — a lot of magic systems (and mythology) feature magical items that are created by either self-sacrifice or self-mutilation. An item worn continuously for years that takes on it's bearer's power (and sometimes personality). Sages or Liches who put their own souls into an artifact or phylactery or horcrux; more impactful when the soul is torn or split during the process, sometimes. Magi who filter their spirit or consciousness or personal energy through a device or item or weapon over and over, charging it with power over time. Wands made from the user's own bones. Potions or dyes made from the user's own blood or tears. Clothing made from the wearer's own hair.
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Items soaked in cosmic energy — water from a pool that reflects the full moon, ice that froze before the sea became salty, ancient materials lying undisturbed for aeons. Happens sometimes in scifi, too: RA Heinleins sunstones were what made me think of this category.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Weekly in ~games
nemo Link ParentGravy is eaten with a fork, soup is eaten with a spoon, I rest my case.Gravy is eaten with a fork, soup is eaten with a spoon, I rest my case.
Clubbing. When I was the right age for it, I was way too broke.