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  1. Comment on Is there interest in a board game-focused Discord server? in ~games.tabletop

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    Yeah, I'm in the same boat, but with the free tier. I love the idea of two storytellers to help onboard new people quicker. I bet 8 players and 2 storytellers in trouble brewing could get people...

    Yeah, I'm in the same boat, but with the free tier.

    I love the idea of two storytellers to help onboard new people quicker. I bet 8 players and 2 storytellers in trouble brewing could get people into the game pretty damn fast.

    1 vote
  2. Comment on Is there interest in a board game-focused Discord server? in ~games.tabletop

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    Oh be still my beating goddamn heart. I've always just used clocktower.online (because I have a really weird, unhealthy financial relationship with subscriptions), but am 100% down if we have...

    I have a sub to blood on the clocktower online

    Oh be still my beating goddamn heart.

    I've always just used clocktower.online (because I have a really weird, unhealthy financial relationship with subscriptions), but am 100% down if we have enough people. The biggest hurdle is getting enough people, especially for that first time.

  3. Comment on Is there interest in a board game-focused Discord server? in ~games.tabletop

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    Awesome! Yeah, when you have time you can let me know or set an event yourself in the Discord server!

    Awesome! Yeah, when you have time you can let me know or set an event yourself in the Discord server!

    2 votes
  4. Comment on Is there interest in a board game-focused Discord server? in ~games.tabletop

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    If there are only certain times you want to/are able to play, you can create an event at that time and people can RSVP based on the games you want to play. I'm trying to make it as approachable as...

    If there are only certain times you want to/are able to play, you can create an event at that time and people can RSVP based on the games you want to play.

    I'm trying to make it as approachable as possible, especially given multiple time zones and people with busy lives.

    2 votes
  5. Comment on Is there interest in a board game-focused Discord server? in ~games.tabletop

  6. Comment on Is there interest in a board game-focused Discord server? in ~games.tabletop

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    Yeah, this is the main reason I made the post. Wanted to make sure there was enough interest so it was more than, like, four people that were wanting to join.

    Yeah, this is the main reason I made the post. Wanted to make sure there was enough interest so it was more than, like, four people that were wanting to join.

    1 vote
  7. Is there interest in a board game-focused Discord server?

    Edit: Well, given there's already a vaguely positive reception to the idea, I've went ahead and set up the server! It's by no means a finished product yet, but it's at least a start! Here's the...

    Edit: Well, given there's already a vaguely positive reception to the idea, I've went ahead and set up the server! It's by no means a finished product yet, but it's at least a start!

    Here's the link: https://discord.gg/FqArkERU2U

    About a year ago, I was running a pretty active, small community board game server and it was a lot of fun until most of the regulars got busy with life.

    After that, things happened and it fell by the wayside, but my time here with Tildes makes me really want to bring it back, I just wanted to gauge interest first. The idea is that anyone could set events, anyone can invite people, etc. Obviously, it wouldn't be an open server, but one in the same vein as Tildes, but in board game community form.

    Specifically, things like hidden role games and other more complicated games really feel like they shine when there's a solid group of regulars that are able to teach newbies how to play.

    (And selfishly, this would be a great way for me to learn new board games, as well)

    23 votes
  8. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    The motorcycles are a lot more responsive and easier to drive, IMO.

    the fact that I’m so bad at driving in games

    The motorcycles are a lot more responsive and easier to drive, IMO.

    9 votes
  9. Comment on Has anyone here received any benefit as a consumer from algorithmic ad targeting? in ~tech

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    The classic one for me is when Amazon starts recommending you something more after you purchase it. No, Amazon, I don't think I'm going to splurge on a second or third toilet seat-- thanks, though.

    The classic one for me is when Amazon starts recommending you something more after you purchase it.

    No, Amazon, I don't think I'm going to splurge on a second or third toilet seat-- thanks, though.

    21 votes
  10. Comment on Recommendations for wireless earbuds for extended PC use? in ~tech

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    After spending a while looking, I ended up going with a pair of Soundcores. They seem to have crazy good battery life, especially if you're not worried about ANC (which I'm not). So thank you so...

    After spending a while looking, I ended up going with a pair of Soundcores. They seem to have crazy good battery life, especially if you're not worried about ANC (which I'm not).

    So thank you so much! Ditto @prostetnicjeltz.

    3 votes
  11. Comment on Recommendations for wireless earbuds for extended PC use? in ~tech

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    I am far too fidgety and move around. I've never been able to use wired headsets. Something about being literally tied to my PC just feels awkward to me.

    I am far too fidgety and move around. I've never been able to use wired headsets. Something about being literally tied to my PC just feels awkward to me.

    2 votes
  12. Comment on Recommendations for wireless earbuds for extended PC use? in ~tech

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    Regarding this, does this mean buying a higher-end Bluetooth dongle for my PC, or will any of them still work just as good?

    Bluetooth has gotten quite good with the LDAC codec which can stream high resolution audio quite reliably.

    Regarding this, does this mean buying a higher-end Bluetooth dongle for my PC, or will any of them still work just as good?

    1 vote
  13. Comment on Recommendations for wireless earbuds for extended PC use? in ~tech

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    Are Airpods okay connecting to a PC?

    Are Airpods okay connecting to a PC?

  14. Recommendations for wireless earbuds for extended PC use?

    I've always been a speakers kind of guy because I'm not a fan of how bulky headsets are, but because of the fun of Zoom meetings and things, I've kind of gotten over my hatred of headphones. That...

    I've always been a speakers kind of guy because I'm not a fan of how bulky headsets are, but because of the fun of Zoom meetings and things, I've kind of gotten over my hatred of headphones. That said, I'd still prefer to commit to earbuds rather than big, bulky GamerTM headphones long-term. Instead, I'd like to pivot to earbuds.

    So my first problem is: I've always been under the assumption that 2.4Ghz dongle is superior to Bluetooth, but apparently modern Bluetooth is almost/practically as good. If that's the case, I wouldn't care about getting a Bluetooth-only set, but that does mean dropping more money on a dongle for my PC.

    My other caveat is that I hate having to pause what I'm doing to charge something. The only wireless thing I own is a headset I use for Zoom meetings and things, and it's a Arctis Wireless that can easily do 20+ hours without a charge. I would be using these for my weekly RPG that I run online, which is almost always 8+ hours long, not counting me watching videos/listening to music in the leadup to to the game.

    So yeah, with that in mind-- low latency and battery life are my big things, and I don't care about a microphone at all, but I'd like it to be fairly budget-friendly. Again, it just seems like... since I last used headphones 15+ years ago, things have changed a lot and even just googling and reading opinions on reddit-- all the opinions are varying and often opposing on what I should be shooting for.

    I don't care all that much about brand loyalty, or what color it is, or anything like that, either. So, what all would anyone here recommend?

    15 votes
  15. Comment on Copilot can't stop emitting violent, sexual images, says Microsoft whistleblower in ~tech

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    As opposed to a fetus or something, I imagine.

    As opposed to a fetus or something, I imagine.

  16. Comment on What are your favorite series that are not from the US or UK and also not popular anime? in ~tv

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    I really loved the premise, and season 1 was incredible, but I really felt like it was losing the thread during season 2, and I never picked it up for 3. Is it worth picking back up and finishing?

    Glitch is an australian show circa 2015 about several people getting resurrected and dealing with the weirdness that results from that.

    I really loved the premise, and season 1 was incredible, but I really felt like it was losing the thread during season 2, and I never picked it up for 3. Is it worth picking back up and finishing?

    3 votes
  17. Comment on I need assistance identifying a font from the movie Metropolis (2001) in ~design

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    I tried uploading this to those automated font finders, but they couldn't figure it out. I recognize it from... something really, really popular, but can't remember what. I tried googling it and...

    I tried uploading this to those automated font finders, but they couldn't figure it out. I recognize it from... something really, really popular, but can't remember what. I tried googling it and there was no real information on it.

    Admittedly, it may not be the actual font, but the 'style' of the letters being off-center that reminds me of something else. I'm watching the movie with a friend right now and we were both like "I KNOW THAT FONT," but neither of us can remember where it's from.

    Apologies if ~misc is improper, I was 50/50 on here or ~design, feel free to move it.

    2 votes
  18. Comment on Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay reveal trailer releases tomorrow in ~games

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    We just need to take solace in the fact that the death blight isn't as bad as Dark Souls 1.

    We just need to take solace in the fact that the death blight isn't as bad as Dark Souls 1.

    2 votes
  19. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I feel like it rings a little hollow, given that they're published by Sony. If it were a case of them being actually independent, or even having a smaller publisher-- even something like Paradox,...

    Even so, you're right it's unacceptable. But you too can see they are trying though right? It's not like they want to piss off their entire playerbase on purpose.

    I feel like it rings a little hollow, given that they're published by Sony. If it were a case of them being actually independent, or even having a smaller publisher-- even something like Paradox, I think it'd be okay. But Sony? This is up there with things like Final Fantasy XIV telling people "hey sorry, we know you pay us monthly but there's a login queue (:" and pretending like that should be acceptable, too.

    And to be completely honest, I have no skin in this game. I don't own Helldivers 2 and probably won't buy it until it's deeply discounted.