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  1. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Almost done with A Wizard of Earthsea. First book of Le Guin I've read. I've liked it overall but it does feel a little meandering. Need to read Judas Unchained by Peter F Hamilton next to finish...

    Almost done with A Wizard of Earthsea. First book of Le Guin I've read. I've liked it overall but it does feel a little meandering.

    Need to read Judas Unchained by Peter F Hamilton next to finish the story started in Pandora's Star. Putting it off as I really didn't get on with his writing.

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  2. Comment on What is a simple tech tip that changed how you use your computer or other devices in a significant way? in ~tech

  3. Comment on What is a simple tech tip that changed how you use your computer or other devices in a significant way? in ~tech

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    I have mine set to show percentage at the bottom of the page. It's not quite as nice a visual motivator as seeing an irl bookmark but after a bit it works pretty much the same for me.

    I have mine set to show percentage at the bottom of the page. It's not quite as nice a visual motivator as seeing an irl bookmark but after a bit it works pretty much the same for me.

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  4. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Yes I can definitely see why it's not necessarily recommended as the best starting point. I will read another, not sure which yet.

    Yes I can definitely see why it's not necessarily recommended as the best starting point. I will read another, not sure which yet.

  5. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    Just finished The Mote in God's Eye. It's... interesting. The story is pretty good but oof, it's very old fashioned which feels quite at odds with the future setting. Mainly in regards to the...

    Just finished The Mote in God's Eye. It's... interesting. The story is pretty good but oof, it's very old fashioned which feels quite at odds with the future setting. Mainly in regards to the patriachical society and monarchy. But I did enjoy it though I thought the ending to be a bit weak. Also feels like it could've been trimmed a little. The book's title is a stunner though.

    Just started Pandora's Star. Only about 10% in. Some good world building so far and I'm intrigued. Who doesn't like a Dyson sphere?

    3 votes

  6. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I finished Phlebas recently and I was on the fence about it. Parts of it I really enjoyed, other parts I really didn't. The ending is a bit of a gut punch but good. I'm having a break from Culture...

    I finished Phlebas recently and I was on the fence about it. Parts of it I really enjoyed, other parts I really didn't. The ending is a bit of a gut punch but good. I'm having a break from Culture but I am definitely going back to it.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on What are your favorite soundtracks for films and video games? in ~music

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    For film it would be Social Network. Lots of great tracks on that. For games it's probably FTL for me. It got me into electronic music a lot more.

    For film it would be Social Network. Lots of great tracks on that.

    For games it's probably FTL for me. It got me into electronic music a lot more.

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  8. Comment on Movies you enjoy that nobody else does in ~movies

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    I had no idea it was based on a book! Thanks, I've added it to my goodreads list :)

    I had no idea it was based on a book! Thanks, I've added it to my goodreads list :)

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Movies you enjoy that nobody else does in ~movies

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    Don Cheadle was left for dead on Mars way before Matt Damon!

    Don Cheadle was left for dead on Mars way before Matt Damon!

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Movies you enjoy that nobody else does in ~movies

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    I don't hate Waterworld either. But not nearly as good as The Postman imo.

    I don't hate Waterworld either. But not nearly as good as The Postman imo.

    3 votes

  11. Comment on Movies you enjoy that nobody else does in ~movies

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    I'm the same with Mission to Mars. It's somehow so good. Looks like I'm going to have to check out Red Planet then!

    I'm the same with Mission to Mars. It's somehow so good. Looks like I'm going to have to check out Red Planet then!

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Movies you enjoy that nobody else does in ~movies

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    Mission to Mars. It's not good but rather exceedingly mediocre but I love it. And Gary Sinise is always a treat. The Postman. Heavily slated but there's just something about the story that I like....

    Mission to Mars. It's not good but rather exceedingly mediocre but I love it. And Gary Sinise is always a treat.

    The Postman. Heavily slated but there's just something about the story that I like. Dystopia man saves world by pretending to be a postman.

    6 votes

  13. Comment on Movies you enjoy that nobody else does in ~movies

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    It's based on comics by Jacques Tardi in case you didn't know. They're really good and worth a read.

    It's based on comics by Jacques Tardi in case you didn't know. They're really good and worth a read.

    3 votes

  14. Comment on DOSbox help for a noob - mouse doesn't work at all in ~games

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    Ah, that's probably a much easier solution!

    Ah, that's probably a much easier solution!

    1 vote

  15. Comment on DOSbox help for a noob - mouse doesn't work at all in ~games

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    Poking around I found this: https://classicdoom.com/hosted/lpalin/moderndm.htm. Might help? Also there's things like GZDoom that might suit better.

    Poking around I found this: https://classicdoom.com/hosted/lpalin/moderndm.htm. Might help?

    Also there's things like GZDoom that might suit better.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    There's a plot point that is audio based so works well in an audiobook. I've not listened to it myself but I can imagine it being great having read the book.

    There's a plot point that is audio based so works well in an audiobook. I've not listened to it myself but I can imagine it being great having read the book.

    2 votes