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  • Final Fantasy III, IV, VIII and IX are now available on GOG

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  • Man, I love random encounters. They feel like an intrinsic part of the genre for me. And I was mildly annoyed by the open-world encounter style in FFXV (latest one I played), partly because I felt consistently incentivized to avoid encounters but running around enemies. But maybe I'm just turning into an old man lol or I have too passive a playstyle

  • protect trans kids rule

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  • I've never understood this argument. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm not spending another penny on this franchise for the foreseeable future, but... I'm still a fan of the books. I've read my copies so often most of them are held together with duct tape and chewing gum. I have my old dvds and I give them a watch here and there. Probably gonna watch them with my kid once he's old enough.

    I'm a fan of Harry Potter. Its not about if a different series is better or worse. And the books aren't bad, but that was never the issue. No one who is really a fan of something is gonna transfer their love for that thing to a "better" version that easily.

    What do those other series not have? They're not Harry Potter. They're a different thing. And it doesn't have to be nostalgia for you to like a thing. And if you can replace it that easily, you're not much of a fan. Which is fine! Everyone has their own tastes.. But think about something you actually are a fan of. There's no replacement for it.

    Hope this didn't come off too strong, I'm not mad or anything, but its really an argument that I don't understand when people make. There are so many good arguments for voting with your wallet on this thing, but this doesn't seem to be one of them.

  • My AYN Thor

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  • Bruh. The GameCube was practically retro in 2010

  • No Man's Sky: Voyagers update releases today, introduces customizable "colossal, fully furnished, completely bespoke Corvette-class starships"

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  • I was about to dispute this, but I think its essentially correct. I for sure fall into the second camp, and while I despise the minimap bloat of a lot of newer games, I do want something that is going to guide my actions a bit. I want to like No Man's Sky so much, but playing it feels like work. Endless tasks with no satisfaction except whatever personal pride you happen to glean from a job well done.

    There's gotta be a sweet spot between "I dunno, do whatever" and "here's a map of everything interesting, do it all". I think Breath of the Wild had a okay balance, but still not great. Maybe something more like Morrowind's "here's verbal clues, now go figure it out" approach

  • Anyone here "quiet" ADHD?

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  • A psychiatrist, actually. There's about an afternoon's worth of testing, and that generates a report on a few different vectors, saying if you have it and what kind

  • Anyone here "quiet" ADHD?

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  • Got diagnosed near the end of last year, well into adulthood. I have inattentive type (what was once called ADD). I'm on non-stimulany meds for it, which helps. But the thing about ADHD is that it's mainly genetic and has to do with the structure of your brain. Its a holdover from when we were living on plains and spent most of our days eating berries and avoiding predators. There's no real symptom relief, only management.

    That said, the tools you learn for management while in therapy for it are amazing. And once you understand how your brain works, you gain a deeper and better understanding of how and why you do things. I know that seems like a "duh", but in practice its a lot more profound and empowering than you think its going to be.

    But ADHD has a lot of overlap with other things, so don't be too sure until you see a professional. I wasn't looking for an ADHD diagnosis when I got one - I thought I had depression. And I was miserable. Like, considering some unthinkable stuff. My diagnosis and treatment basically 180'd me completely. Find a good doctor, then listen to them

  • me_irl

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  • I don't think this is proving the point that the people who say this want it to make. If you're trying to champion what the movie is trying to be, then that's one thing. (i.e. Marvel movies want to be fun, fast paced, action packed, and humorous)

    But championing what a movie is not trying to be doesn't really work. For example, saying that a movie isn't trying have the traits that make a movie good (pacing, plot, framing, blocking, cut speed, color grading, etc), especially when all those elements are present simply by virtue of the medium.

    That's like saying a watch isn't broken just because it doesn't tell time. You can like a broken watch. It can be a fun fashion accessory. It can have a pleasing design or be comfortable on the wrist. But it still doesn't tell time. And thats not a dig on those who like it, it's just a true statement about the watch.

  • CRISPR used to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome and restore cell function

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  • Or enforce social hierarchies based on genetic traits? (Gattaca)

  • Dads who didn't want pets - a classic

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  • As a (soon to be) dad who doesn't want any more pets, it's not cause I don't like animals. I love animals... maybe too much, cause I just don't know how many more I can bury.

    Maybe I need to get a pet that will outlive me. Something cuddly with a lifespan of like 60-80 years

  • Nine women accuse Jared Leto of sexual impropriety in new report

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  • I suppose you're right there - I was conflating Starring with Leading, which is different. He has a lot of starring roles, but only a few leading roles.

    But its not like leading roles are the hallmarks of success, either. There are plenty of successful and iconic supporting/character actors out there who are absolutely successes and have raving fans. Its not a mark against his talent.

  • Nine women accuse Jared Leto of sexual impropriety in new report

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  • He was great in that as well. I didn't include it because he wasn't in the ads for the movie, and so "we" weren't sold a seat based on his participation, but good callout.

  • Do you use a meat thermometer?

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  • Late reply, but man I wish I had that skill. People have given me tips and tricks, I've watched YouTube videos, people have coached me through it on the grill and in the kitchen - without a meat thermometer, I can't cook poultry to dave my life. Its always either raw or bone dry. But, with the Meater... flawless every time

  • The White House claims California residents are in a state "of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."

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  • Its less about the war and more about journalism and the limits of the human capacity for violence over time. IMO excellent film, amazing performance from Kirsten Dunst

  • Nine women accuse Jared Leto of sexual impropriety in new report

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  • I mean... he's had plenty of starring roles, and his acting has won him both awards and acclaim. Requiem for a Dream, Mr. Nobody, Dallas Buyers Club, House of Gucci, The Little Things - and that's not including his clunkers. He's still an in-demand actor with 30 years of work behind him. Not everyone makes a career that good in Hollywood.

    I think he's an asshole. But he's a talented asshole.

  • Could Wisconsin even pull it off?

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  • If memory serves, Wisconsin also didn't care until there was copper discovered in the UP, and then they tried to lay claim - but by that point the Yoopers had been Michiganders for like 70ish years, and Wisconsin's claim was immediately shot down.

  • GOP lawmaker left speechless when asked if he's trans during a hearing

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  • Human beings are sexually dimorphic, but most of the advantages or disadvantages are negligible or can be overcome with training, so it makes little difference. It makes even less difference in middle and high school aged children, since everyone is at (somewhat) different points developmentally anyway.

  • Do you use a meat thermometer?

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  • I also received a Meater as a gift - but I use it for basically any meat that goes in the oven or gets grilled. And I've found myself putting more meats in the oven so I can use it.

    The thing is fantastic and has changed my life - especially when it comes to poultry

  • Hear me when I tell y'all

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  • Fun fact: the studio made the movie dogshit, too. Watch the trailer for it - they filmed a bunch of scenes from the book, including the original ending, that never made it to theaters but still ended up in the trailer.

  • He voted for Trump. Now his wife sits in an ICE detention center.

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  • Whoa, how did she get to be vp for 5 years? Did she serve a year under Trump?