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Comment on What do you do with your diplomas? in ~life
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Comment on Solo outings in ~life.men
somewaffles (edited )LinkIt's something I was "afraid" to do for a long time, and while I do have friends to do stuff with, I realized I was missing out on things I wanted to do because of scheduling or their lack of...It's something I was "afraid" to do for a long time, and while I do have friends to do stuff with, I realized I was missing out on things I wanted to do because of scheduling or their lack of shared interest for some stuff especially concerts. I ended up even going as far as traveling solo, and liked it so much, I have my first trip to Europe solo coming up.
I won't lie it is super awkward doing things alone, especially traditionally group activies like concerts or eating at resturaunts, but you do sort of get over it eventually. I do think it's something everyone should try. At the risk of sounding lame, it does kind of show you who you are. Looking back at my solo trips especially, it makes me proud of myself in a weird way that I was able to do it. Most of the time, when I tell people about doing stuff alone, they mention that they could never do it.
I will say, I think I honestly prefer concerts with other people, but once the music starts, it doesn't really matter if you're with people or not. I usually end up talking with random people anyway (and I am REALLY not an out going person, it just happens.)
quick edit: Enjoy the concert!! Green Day is one of the few bands that still puts on such a good show it ALMOST justifies how absurd concert ticket prices have gotten.
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Comment on Valve's Steam page currently lists a second mystery game alongside Deadlock, sending Half-Life 3 theorists into another frenzy of speculation in ~games
somewaffles LinkI feel like I'm back to "huffing copium" but there has been more activity from Valve related to Half Life in the past couple months than there has been in the past decade. I feel like it isn't...I feel like I'm back to "huffing copium" but there has been more activity from Valve related to Half Life in the past couple months than there has been in the past decade. I feel like it isn't crazy to expect something is in the works.
I really wish Valve would address the gambling issues with CSG though, it has really ruined my view of them as a company. I'm not going to sit here and act like I don't use steam daily or wouldn't pre-order HL3, but it makes me feel very dirty.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
somewaffles LinkI finally got back to finishing the Dead Space Remake and it solidified its spot as my favorite horror game ever, and definitely in my top 15 games in general. I remember liking the original when...I finally got back to finishing the Dead Space Remake and it solidified its spot as my favorite horror game ever, and definitely in my top 15 games in general. I remember liking the original when I played it years ago, but the remake makes the Ishimura feel like one big connected ship that thousands of people lived in. Playing on hard and completing all the objectives took around 15 hours, which in my opinion, is the perfect length for a horror game. The whole thing is so absurdly well paced and doesn't fall flat in the third act like 80% of games do, especially in the horror genre.
I would love for them to remake 2, I remember liking that much more than the original, but sounds like EA is going to be EA about it, and it may never happen, which sucks.
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Comment on Is there any escape from the Spotify syndrome? in ~music
somewaffles Link ParentYeah I just think this issue is pretty low priority compared to the huge list of things spotify does wrong.Yeah I just think this issue is pretty low priority compared to the huge list of things spotify does wrong.
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Comment on Is there any escape from the Spotify syndrome? in ~music
somewaffles Link ParentThis feels like an overreaction, and this is coming from someone who has music hosted on Spotify. You make .0003 per stream, so someone with less than 1k streams is out up to literally 3 cents. It...This feels like an overreaction, and this is coming from someone who has music hosted on Spotify. You make .0003 per stream, so someone with less than 1k streams is out up to literally 3 cents. It almost definitely costs more than that just to process the payout. I am the first person to hate on spotify, but there are bigger fish to fry and I'm suprised they didn't already do this.
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Comment on HTML is the most significant computing language ever developed. Underestimate it at your peril. in ~tech
somewaffles Link ParentI guess us full stack devs can just go kick rocks.I guess us full stack devs can just go kick rocks.
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Comment on Astro Bot wins Game of the Year 2024 in ~games
somewaffles Link ParentGotta say, I'm usually the first to complain about advertisments being places they shouldn't be, but AstroBot falls extremely low on my "oh god, another ad" meter. It was a well made game that...Gotta say, I'm usually the first to complain about advertisments being places they shouldn't be, but AstroBot falls extremely low on my "oh god, another ad" meter. It was a well made game that felt like more of a celebration of their console and IP's rather than an ad for them. Just feels like there are bigger fish to fry.
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Comment on Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains - Election Song (2005) in ~music
somewaffles Link ParentI love going back to listen to his early stuff after recently having relistened to his final album before he stopped releasing music publicly. He grew a lot as an artist, but always kept the DIY...I love going back to listen to his early stuff after recently having relistened to his final album before he stopped releasing music publicly. He grew a lot as an artist, but always kept the DIY punk spirit.
A punk rock song won't ever change the world! But I can tell you about a couple that changed me!
Wish he would release more stuff, but apparently he is in a much happier spot in his life now, which is awesome to hear. The dude was great at writing in a super relatable and smart, but not pretentious way.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
somewaffles LinkI have been hopelessly addicted to Valves Deadlock after getting an early access invite from a friend. Generally, I have never been very interested in MOBA's but I cannot stop playing this game....I have been hopelessly addicted to Valves Deadlock after getting an early access invite from a friend. Generally, I have never been very interested in MOBA's but I cannot stop playing this game.
At first, I was pretty bad, but everyone claimed that after about 50-ish hours, you start to understand how to not be constantly behind on souls and kills, and have found this to be very true. After playing for a few weeks, I can now be in the top 3 in every game consistently. Even though its still in development, it feels super balanced, compared to other competitive type multiplayer games. I'm usually atrocious at multiplayer games, especially shooters, but this game has a huge emphasis on strategic play and developing good character builds, and really only 10% of the gameplay revolves around good aim, and almost doesn't matter for a lot of characters.
Not sure what it is about the game that draws me in so much, but man is it good.
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Comment on Tyler, The Creator - NOID (2024) in ~music
somewaffles LinkI am so impressed Tyler can just keep making interesting stuff. The guy is a genius in so many ways, very excited for the full release.I am so impressed Tyler can just keep making interesting stuff. The guy is a genius in so many ways, very excited for the full release.
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Comment on Pathologic 3 announced with time travel mechanic, due for release in 2025 in ~games
somewaffles Link ParentYeah, I think I restarted Pathologic 2 three times, each after about 2-3 hours of playing, before it clicked with me. At one point, I found a discussion on reddit pretty much saying that you 100%...Yeah, I think I restarted Pathologic 2 three times, each after about 2-3 hours of playing, before it clicked with me.
At one point, I found a discussion on reddit pretty much saying that you 100% can not, and will not, do everything, save everyone, and understand everything. It's weird but I have a hard time letting characters die in games, so understanding that it would be unavoidable to have a bunch of dead NPC's on my hands helped a lot.
I haven't messed with them, but the developers did also add difficulty sliders, which are an option. Some people like to gatekeep about this, since its not the "intended" experience, but that's lame and the game is stressful even without having to worry about food/water/sleep/whatever.
I haven't gone back to do this myself, but I would even consider doing a "selfish" run where you do the bare minimum to help the town and just focus on your own needs.
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Comment on Pathologic 3 announced with time travel mechanic, due for release in 2025 in ~games
somewaffles LinkFor anyone that is a sucker for punishing games, this is a very exciting announcement, that I was not expecting. For anyone unfamiliar, Mandalore Gaming does a good video reviewing Pathologic 2,...For anyone that is a sucker for punishing games, this is a very exciting announcement, that I was not expecting.
For anyone unfamiliar, Mandalore Gaming does a good video reviewing Pathologic 2, and gives an overview of the series..
I recall the developers describing the game as a "stress simulator", which I think is valid. There is nothing ground breaking about any of the games mechanics separately on their own, you honestly do a lot of walking and reading. But combined with the in game timer, interconnected quest systems, and a world oozing with character/atmosphere, Pathologic 2 is one of my favorite games ever, and I would never would recommend to anyone. It unfortunately didn't have a lot of mainstream appeal and did not do well financially, so I was very surprised to see we were going to get the other character paths.
Some notes from the article that I found interesting:
... this time the follow-up will feature "a time-travel mechanic, allowing players to go back and see how their decisions change the lives of the townspeople."
"Fight the epidemic by implementing quarantines and deploying patrols to lock down the spread of disease," say the game's creators.
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Pathologic 3 announced with time travel mechanic, due for release in 2025
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Comment on Smile 2 | Official trailer in ~movies
somewaffles Link ParentYeah same, its pretty much what convinced me to go out and see it. Definitely not a bad movie at all, but that was by far the scariest part from what I remember.Yeah same, its pretty much what convinced me to go out and see it. Definitely not a bad movie at all, but that was by far the scariest part from what I remember.
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Comment on Smile 2 | Official trailer in ~movies
somewaffles Link ParentI'm still upset that the trailers for the first movie gave away the best jump scare in the entire movie.I'm still upset that the trailers for the first movie gave away the best jump scare in the entire movie.
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Comment on You should own your games in ~games
somewaffles LinkI agree with the main point of what I read, but we are already past the point of no return. Unless you are buying physical copies, when you buy a game on platforms like Steam, Game Pass, and PSN,...I agree with the main point of what I read, but we are already past the point of no return. Unless you are buying physical copies, when you buy a game on platforms like Steam, Game Pass, and PSN, I'm pretty sure you are buying a license to install the content, not the game itself. I have conflicting feelings on physical copies themselves, because I know its the only way to preserve a lot of media that gets lost in time, but I also do not want more plastic just hanging around my house and the world in general. SO, I don't know what should/could be done, but this trains already rolling.
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Comment on Y2K | Official trailer in ~movies
somewaffles Link ParentI think its just supposed to set the vibe for a goofy adventure-comedy, I don't think they are going for cultural accuracy.Tubthumping seems like a weird choice for an American teen party setting.
I think its just supposed to set the vibe for a goofy adventure-comedy, I don't think they are going for cultural accuracy.
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Comment on Godot 4.3 release - A shared effort in ~games
somewaffles LinkI know its not their fault but aaaaaaaaall I want is WebGL support for C# projects in Godot 4, they've been saying its coming for a while now and its starting to feel like we'll never get it.I know its not their fault but aaaaaaaaall I want is WebGL support for C# projects in Godot 4, they've been saying its coming for a while now and its starting to feel like we'll never get it.
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Comment on What game do you consider an unconventional masterpiece? in ~games
somewaffles Link ParentI was not expecting to come in here and see someone mention Lego Racer. I forget which other lego game contained a demo of it, but I played the absolute crap out of the 3-ish levels it came with....I was not expecting to come in here and see someone mention Lego Racer. I forget which other lego game contained a demo of it, but I played the absolute crap out of the 3-ish levels it came with. I eventually got the full game, but those three levels are forever etched in my brain, I still remember all the secrets and power up spots.
I think I've just thrown them out when I got them, if there would have been an option to not get one, I would have opted to not waste the paper. I think I had already left town instead of walking for graduation. For someone who is naturally curious, I am weirdly horrible at being a student, so I had to work super hard to barely graduate. I am proud of the acheivment but knew I'm also not really someone who would hang something like that up anywhere.