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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
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Comment on “No one asked for this reboot”: ‘Tron’ may mark end of Jared Leto’s franchise-leading days in ~movies
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentIn fairness, he did a good turn in Requiem for a Dream (best film I'll never watch again), and suited the lead role well in Mr Nobody which I quite liked at the time. Outside of films, a fucking...In fairness, he did a good turn in Requiem for a Dream (best film I'll never watch again), and suited the lead role well in Mr Nobody which I quite liked at the time. Outside of films, a fucking awful person by all accounts though.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
tomorrow-never-knows LinkSilksong has turned out to be a full on project for me. 30-something hours in now and still on Act 2 but enjoying it immensely, most particularly during the 'exploration phase' as new abilities...Silksong has turned out to be a full on project for me. 30-something hours in now and still on Act 2 but enjoying it immensely, most particularly during the 'exploration phase' as new abilities are discovered and new paths open up. However, it really is a game I need to be fresh and focused for, things tend to go to shit pretty quickly if I try playing too late.
For the latter scenario, or just generally when I want to listen to music for a spell, I am still popping in and out of the new Skate game. The gameplay is rock solid, but the map is fairly mediocre, and literally everything else is a pile of piss - even if all progression needs to be disabled just give me a goddamn offline mode! But I'm stuck, I still have a deep love for the original series and it stands to the strength of the gameplay - which I would actually say is more fluid than the originals - that I clocked up 100+ hours over the course of the closed alpha. Just turn off all in-game audio, crank the tunes and away you go.
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Comment on At the end of our ropes in ~health.mental
tomorrow-never-knows LinkCaveat: I am not an expert nor in any way trained in clinical psychology. However, some of the symptoms sound quite similar to what a teenage relative has been experiencing over the last few...Caveat: I am not an expert nor in any way trained in clinical psychology. However, some of the symptoms sound quite similar to what a teenage relative has been experiencing over the last few years, particularly as an intelligent kid with a seeming inability to do simple tasks, for example in his case, cleaning up his room and other household chores. His symptoms / behaviour got quite severe such that his parents were at their absolute wits' end and eventually brought him to a psychologist. ADHD was the immediate suspect but in the end he was actually diagnosed with OCD, meaning, as I understand it, a good deal of his behaviour was out of his own control. Initial psychological treatments, such as CBT, weren't very successful but in recent months he started receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and that has resulted in a big improvement in his case.
Again, I'm not trained in this area, but it may be another avenue for you to explore. As others have suggested, look into getting a second opinion if you're dissatisfied with your previous psychologist. Wish you the very best going ahead.
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Comment on The Oatmeal: A cartoonist's review of AI art in ~comics
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentWhile I agree with many of your points, I gotta pull you up for casting shade on Donald Duck comics. Carl Barks deserves his due, man.While I agree with many of your points, I gotta pull you up for casting shade on Donald Duck comics. Carl Barks deserves his due, man.
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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentVery welcome, hope my two cents are worth something ha. Most microphones use a standard three-pin XLR connector. While it's possible to get an XLR to 3.5mm TRS adapter cheap enough the problem...Very welcome, hope my two cents are worth something ha.
Most microphones use a standard three-pin XLR connector. While it's possible to get an XLR to 3.5mm TRS adapter cheap enough the problem would actually lie in that most (dynamic) mics would output a microphone level electrical signal which is much weaker than the line level signal a typical motherboard line-in socket would expect. A mic level signal needs to be boosted to line level and that's where a pre-amplifier comes into play, which an audio interface would come equipped with. There's also another class of common microphone, the condenser mic, which expects a +48V DC 'phantom power' which, again, an audio interface is equipped with.
For most headphones, the amp isn't strictly necessary, mainly for high impedance (>250 Ohm) sets but a good one will offer a better signal-to-noise ratio (cleaner signal). Practically, I'd say a lot of modern mobos have a good enough audio circuit to not make a noticeable difference.
A lot of this stuff is spec-dependent so hard to offer any specific advice without knowing your system but just some things to be aware of.
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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows LinkIf your budget is €100 and you need both headphones and mic then I think you already have the best options there with the HyperX Cloud III, Arctis Nova 7 and Logitech Pro X. If you've had one...If your budget is €100 and you need both headphones and mic then I think you already have the best options there with the HyperX Cloud III, Arctis Nova 7 and Logitech Pro X. If you've had one hooked up to your PC before then a headset is probably the most straightforward option for your use case.
However, if you would like to explore the option of separate mic and headphones then the first caveat is that you already have an audio interface for connecting a mic via an XLR cable plus a decent headphone preamp. With that sorted, the best headphones you could likely grab (new) for €100 would IMO be the Sony MDR-7506 which is a studio standard with a very reliable reputation. Then look to grab a used Shure SM58 on your own dime, those things are rock solid and will survive being dropped off a building (*not covered by warranty). The Beyerdynamic DT770 and Audio Technica ATH-M50x already mentioned are both great value headphones but will run you closer to €150. The thing to bear in mind though is that these are all studio headphones which are tuned to give a neutral response ideal for mixing and critical listening. Conversely, you'll find that HiFi headphones are tuned towards 'enhancing' the source, e.g., with bass boost and the likes, which may sound subjectively 'better.'
Ultimately, the best advice I can give is to just go to an electronics shop and start listening to different headphones, see what sounds sweet to your own ears. Ideally, go equipped with two or three songs you really like and know well that are sonically different from each other to get a fair representation. And make sure one of those songs is Kiss From a Rose by Seal.
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Comment on Deus Ex Remastered | Announcement trailer in ~games
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI would tend to agree, Aspyr don't inspire much confidence to begin with and the look of the 'remastered' graphics here really isn't helping their case. My only hope is that this could be a...I would tend to agree, Aspyr don't inspire much confidence to begin with and the look of the 'remastered' graphics here really isn't helping their case. My only hope is that this could be a half-assed attempt from Eidos at testing the waters to see if there is enough interest to justify resurrecting the series properly.
I need the second half of Mankind Divided, seriously.
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Comment on Castle Rat - The Bestiary (2025) in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows (edited )Link ParentI succumbed to the retro charm of the blacklight poster. And I have zero regrets.I succumbed to the retro charm of the blacklight poster. And I have zero regrets.
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Comment on Castle Rat - The Bestiary (2025) in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows Link@AugustusFerdinand happy Friday! 🤘@AugustusFerdinand happy Friday! 🤘
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Castle Rat - The Bestiary (2025)
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Comment on Jon Stewart's post-Jimmy Kimmel primer on free speech in the glorious Donald Trump era in ~tv
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI'm not a regular Daily Show viewer but that was pure gold. Jon's expressions alone had me cracking up throughout.I'm not a regular Daily Show viewer but that was pure gold. Jon's expressions alone had me cracking up throughout.
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Comment on Does anyone here enjoy a whisk(e)y ? in ~food
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI'll throw in another vote for Redbreast 12yo. It's risen significantly in price in recent years but still reasonable enough, given the quality, to remain a fixture in the cabinet. Some nice...I'll throw in another vote for Redbreast 12yo. It's risen significantly in price in recent years but still reasonable enough, given the quality, to remain a fixture in the cabinet. Some nice alternatives in Irish single pots are Green Spot and Yellow Spot, both lovely and lively without any harshness.
I'm not very well-versed on the Scotch end of things, though I typically turn to a Glenfiddich 12 when the mood strikes, but a nice related avenue that I've been exploring is Japanese whiskeys which are very much in the Scotch tradition. It's up on the 'special occasions' shelf but I've a bottle of Suntory Hibiki that is a beautiful blend.
Sláinte!
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Comment on At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg dies aged 52 following cancer battle in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkAt the Gates were a huge influence on me as a guitarist and writer growing up, and still continue to inspire. Amongst the flourishing Gothenburg scene in the early to mid 90s it was Lindberg's...At the Gates were a huge influence on me as a guitarist and writer growing up, and still continue to inspire. Amongst the flourishing Gothenburg scene in the early to mid 90s it was Lindberg's blackened rasps imbuing his more thoughtful lyrics with an extra edge of haunting desperation that really helped AtG stick out from the pack. RIP to another metal legend.
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At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg dies aged 52 following cancer battle
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Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI wasn't aware of that, and it looks like my 6a qualifies for the reimbursement, cheers! Though I am quite dubious about signing up to Payoneer.I wasn't aware of that, and it looks like my 6a qualifies for the reimbursement, cheers! Though I am quite dubious about signing up to Payoneer.
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Comment on Children's music suggestions in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkSo far, the only thing that has stuck for my 7yo, besides cartoon theme tunes, has been Zombie by The Cranberries. Oddly enough, I've played everything from Classical to Death Metal around him and...So far, the only thing that has stuck for my 7yo, besides cartoon theme tunes, has been Zombie by The Cranberries. Oddly enough, I've played everything from Classical to Death Metal around him and the only thing he ever asked me to turn off was a Linkin Park song, make of that what you will (I still have a nostalgic spot for Hybrid Theory).
Typical exchange usually goes like this:
<Metallica playing in car>
Me: do you like this song?
Him: yeah
Me: what do you like about it?
Him: I dunnoRinse and repeat for pretty much any tune.
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentThese never get old, still a go-to for a round of chuckles after a few drinks with some friends. They inspired a whole genre of cartoon redubs to boot, a personal favorite being Teesside Tintin.These never get old, still a go-to for a round of chuckles after a few drinks with some friends. They inspired a whole genre of cartoon redubs to boot, a personal favorite being Teesside Tintin.
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI'm completely oblivious to TikTok trends but knowing that Salad Fingers is out there disturbing a whole new generation of Internet users is wonderful to hear ha 😁I'm completely oblivious to TikTok trends but knowing that Salad Fingers is out there disturbing a whole new generation of Internet users is wonderful to hear ha 😁
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows (edited )LinkThe ones that tend to stick in my mind are all the old song videos, typically those that employed humorously crappy MS Painted artwork or clever editing, as was the style at the time*. And I'd...The ones that tend to stick in my mind are all the old song videos, typically those that employed humorously crappy MS Painted artwork or clever editing, as was the style at the time*. And I'd argue that Hollywood still hasn't caught up with the quality of action choreography in the stick figure animations from that era.
Group X - Schfifty Five
Dark Materia - The Picard Song - there was a great flash video for this but can't find it atm
Badger Badger Badger <- stick on infinite loop
Charlie the Unicorn
Xiao Xiao Stick Fight
The End of the World
Animator vs Animation
Weebl and Bob
Salad Fingers* Along with wearing onions in our belts
I've been enjoying the new Perturbator album, Age of Aquarius. Took a few listens to establish its identity for me but has really grown with some familiarity. Sonically, it sits somewhere between Lustful Sacraments and The Uncanny Valley, both faves so onto a winner there, and some great collaborations in the mix (including the mighty Ulver).
However, with the unfortunate passing of Ace Frehley I've now pivoted onto a KISS buzz with the two Alive! albums rolling back-to-back so far today. They'll stay on rotation for a bit and then, knowing me, I'll likely flow onto some of those he influenced, Pantera (Dimebag Darrell), Pearl Jam (Mike McCready), etc.