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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
sotix LinkI just finished reading the fifth book of A Song of Ice and Fire, A Dance with Dragons. It was probably my least favorite of the series, mainly due to a lot of retreading from the previous book...I just finished reading the fifth book of A Song of Ice and Fire, A Dance with Dragons. It was probably my least favorite of the series, mainly due to a lot of retreading from the previous book and too much exposition. But it was still a pretty good book.
I previously read The Lord of the Rings, the Iliad, and the Odyssey. I'm now I'm looking for something new after a long journey of pre-planned reading.
I'm considering picking up The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Churchill's WWII books, or perhaps some of C.S. Lewis novels (The Chronicles of Narnia or his Space Trilogy).
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
sotix LinkI started playing Baba is You. I had heard the name of this game mentioned but was completely unfamiliar with what it was. I'm absolutely loving it! I'm a huge sucker for puzzle games, and this...I started playing Baba is You. I had heard the name of this game mentioned but was completely unfamiliar with what it was. I'm absolutely loving it! I'm a huge sucker for puzzle games, and this one is super unique and challenging. The gimmick of the game is that you can change word pairings. For example, a level with have Baba paired with is and you, but you can push rock in place of Baba to make yourself control the rock. Or another classic is flag is win. You can swap flag with rock so that touching the rock next to you is the win condition. You can get way more creative with it to solve levels, and it becomes a lot of fun to see what you're able to change around to win a level.
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Comment on CGA-2026-01 🕹️⛵🛡️ INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker in ~games
sotix Link ParentMaybe I will bring that back home with me in a carry on to have around. No use keeping it in storage when I purchased the Zelda Wind Waker edition of the Wii U! It's a perfect match for this...Maybe I will bring that back home with me in a carry on to have around. No use keeping it in storage when I purchased the Zelda Wind Waker edition of the Wii U! It's a perfect match for this month's game, and I can make use of it in the future as well.
It's the one console I've held onto besides my 3DS! I have so many games I've purchased on it over the years, and its secondary screen with the tablet is difficult to emulate correctly. I have a side tangent about why the Wii U was misunderstood and arguably the greatest home console of all time, but I'll save that for another day.
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Comment on CGA-2026-01 🕹️⛵🛡️ INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker in ~games
sotix LinkVery excited for this one! Debating if I should play this on my Wii U (moving it across country), the Switch 2 Gamecube version, or via a Wii U emulator. Leaning towards the actual Wii U hardware...Very excited for this one! Debating if I should play this on my Wii U (moving it across country), the Switch 2 Gamecube version, or via a Wii U emulator. Leaning towards the actual Wii U hardware even though that's quite a bit of effort to travel with. I could also play twilight princess HD on the Wii U, which I've never played before. Does anyone have thoughts on which version to choose?
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Comment on Half way through the 2020's. What's your favorite games so far? in ~games
sotix Link@hellojavalad Wildermyth looks very fun, and I'm excited by how highly you have ranked it! I'll certainly have to check it out. As for me, I think Baldur's Gate 3 has been by far the biggest stand...@hellojavalad Wildermyth looks very fun, and I'm excited by how highly you have ranked it! I'll certainly have to check it out.
As for me, I think Baldur's Gate 3 has been by far the biggest stand out for me in the 2020s. I'm not sure anything else is worth mentioning in the same sentence. It's just such an incredible game, and I've had so much fun with it. Every time I play, I'm blown away that a game like this exists. It's just so impressive in every single area.
The biggest disappointment for me was The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It felt like it iterated on the wrong aspect of Breath of the Wild, which is one of my favorite games ever. I wanted the same mechanics and more dungeons rather than even more mechanics.
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Comment on The Odyssey | Official trailer in ~movies
sotix Link ParentDo you mind linking to that fan edit? All of my friends love Interstellar, but it has never landed for me. Maybe the edit will click with me!I didn’t like Interstellar (jonathan script he heavily reworked) until i got this one fan edit that tightens it up.
Do you mind linking to that fan edit? All of my friends love Interstellar, but it has never landed for me. Maybe the edit will click with me!
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Comment on CGA-2025-12 🏴☠️🏝️🍌 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Secret of Monkey Island in ~games
sotix LinkI came across a cool write up comparing the different versions of the game: (CGA, EGA, VGA Floppy, VGA CD, Amiga, Sega CD, and Special Edition). I also came across an amazing comparison of the EGA...I came across a cool write up comparing the different versions of the game: (CGA, EGA, VGA Floppy, VGA CD, Amiga, Sega CD, and Special Edition).
I also came across an amazing comparison of the EGA and VGA editions of Loom. Unfortunately the author mentions a comparison for the Secret of Monkey Island is coming soon, and their website appears abandoned. I tried emailing them in October, but I didn't receive a response.
I'll be playing the VGA version on ScummVM with a CRT filter with the Ultimate Talky Edition patch applied. I haven't played a game since The Last Express followed up quickly by Half-Life, and I'm really looking forward to this one!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
sotix Link ParentOoh this looks interesting. Makes me want to pull out my Vita and patch my game. I've been playing some FFT recently. I bought the TO PC remaster but never got around to playing it even though I...Ooh this looks interesting. Makes me want to pull out my Vita and patch my game. I've been playing some FFT recently. I bought the TO PC remaster but never got around to playing it even though I really meant to!
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Comment on CGA-2025-11 🔴🟡🔵🟢 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 PlayStation WHAT? in ~games
sotix LinkUnfortunately my MiSTer and CRT are in a completely different state. I'll have access to them over Thanksgiving but likely won't partake this month. Interested in hearing other people's thoughts...Unfortunately my MiSTer and CRT are in a completely different state. I'll have access to them over Thanksgiving but likely won't partake this month. Interested in hearing other people's thoughts on the games though!
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Comment on November 2025 Backlog Burner: Week 1 Discussion in ~games
sotix Link ParentThe mod looks super cool! A new version just released for Halloween. It includes the entire original game untouched, and all the new content is after the main game is over. It introduces quite a...The mod looks super cool! A new version just released for Halloween. It includes the entire original game untouched, and all the new content is after the main game is over. It introduces quite a few new zombies and plants that were either cut or are from newer PvZ games. And it supposedly tackles the biggest complaint with the original game, which was that the levels were too easy.
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Comment on November 2025 Backlog Burner: Week 1 Discussion in ~games
sotix Link ParentI really want to play it! It's definitely in my top three contenders at the moment. Looks a lot more interesting than modern Fallout games to me. I was debating saving it for a future CGA, but...I really want to play it! It's definitely in my top three contenders at the moment. Looks a lot more interesting than modern Fallout games to me. I was debating saving it for a future CGA, but that's so far out that's it's probably better to play it now.
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Comment on November 2025 Backlog Burner: Week 1 Discussion in ~games
sotix (edited )LinkReposting the list of games I'm considering playing: Resident Evil 8: Village REmake 4 Silent Hill 2 SOMA Dead Space Fallout Planescape: Torment SKALD: Against the Black Priory Final Fantasy...Reposting the list of games I'm considering playing:
- Resident Evil 8: Village
- REmake 4
- Silent Hill 2
- SOMA
- Dead Space
- Fallout
- Planescape: Torment
- SKALD: Against the Black Priory
- Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles
- Chrono Trigger
- Disco Elysium - Technically I started this one but never finished it even though I liked it!
- Pillars of Eternity
- Elder Scrolls: Oblivion (Remastered) - I started this one but needed a new graphics card, so I still have a lot to finish!
- Plants Vs. Zombies: DLC Edition Mod
- Tactics Ogre: Reborn
- Super Mario Galaxy
- Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Super Mario 3D World - Bowser's Fury
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Comment on Announcing the Backlog Burner event for November 2025: Shrink your unplayed games list this coming month! in ~games
sotix (edited )LinkI've got a few games I keep meaning to play but life gets in the way. Resident Evil 8: Village REmake 4 Silent Hill 2 SOMA Dead Space Fallout Planescape: Torment SKALD: Against the Black Priory...I've got a few games I keep meaning to play but life gets in the way.
- Resident Evil 8: Village
- REmake 4
- Silent Hill 2
- SOMA
- Dead Space
- Fallout
- Planescape: Torment
- SKALD: Against the Black Priory
- Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles
- Chrono Trigger (is one month too late for CGA bad?)
Although knowing me, something else will catch my eye...
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Comment on Suggestions for a new Steam Deck user looking to make Desktop mode pleasant to use? in ~games
sotix Link ParentOh I didn't realize you could do that! The wiping after updates has been my biggest gripe with using it as a PC.Oh I didn't realize you could do that! The wiping after updates has been my biggest gripe with using it as a PC.
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Comment on Halo: Campaign Evolved | The Silent Cartographer – Thirteen minute gameplay demo in ~games
sotix LinkAs a HUGE fan of Halo CE, this disappoints me. I don't understand how we can get Halo 2 Anniversary, which was overall a really strong remaster with incredible work on cutscenes and then also get...As a HUGE fan of Halo CE, this disappoints me. I don't understand how we can get Halo 2 Anniversary, which was overall a really strong remaster with incredible work on cutscenes and then also get this. They have the blueprint for what to do! This makes two disappointing remasters of the original game. The first remaster completely ruined the darker art style, and this one ruins the gameplay on first appearance. I don't really understand the intent behind this release and what it hopes to improve upon. Halo is an arena shooter, and this lines it with the failure of Halo Infinite. If they want to use new mechanics, they should release a new game.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
sotix (edited )Link ParentI'll probably continue onto Half-Life 2 next to experience the 20th anniversary update. It's arguably my favorite game of all-time (rivaled by Resident Evil). Half-Life: Alex was absolutely...I'll probably continue onto Half-Life 2 next to experience the 20th anniversary update. It's arguably my favorite game of all-time (rivaled by Resident Evil).
Half-Life: Alex was absolutely incredible for what it's worth. I'm really glad I played it and am shocked it lived up to the hype. It's too bad it wasn't as accessible and no other VR games have been made anywhere near as good. After HL:A, I'm have an even greater desire for a new HL game!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
sotix Link ParentI played Black Mesa on my last pc build. It was really awesome. I'm finding it incredible how well the original half-life holds up however. I've never played the expansions but definitely should...I played Black Mesa on my last pc build. It was really awesome. I'm finding it incredible how well the original half-life holds up however. I've never played the expansions but definitely should at some point.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
sotix LinkI built a new PC, so I'm playing the game I always play on a new computer: Half-Life. My 7600X and 9070 XT run it just fine! The 25th anniversary update is proving to be a nice update.I built a new PC, so I'm playing the game I always play on a new computer: Half-Life. My 7600X and 9070 XT run it just fine! The 25th anniversary update is proving to be a nice update.
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Comment on I dream with a new mainstream handheld console that is neither an extension of a regular console experience, a smartphone, or a wine-powered Linux machine in ~games
sotix Link ParentIt's a really well made game! I made a playdate game and quickly realized how well made Yoyozo is.It's a really well made game! I made a playdate game and quickly realized how well made Yoyozo is.
That book happened to come across my radar this week. And having recently read as much Greek mythology as I can, that seems like a good one to prioritize. Thanks for the rec!
P.S. My favorite C.S. Lewis novel is The Screwtape Letters.