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[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I have a few nice cushiony ones that are quite comfortable to stand on. They stay in use for quite a long time before I swap them out because they don't get that dirty. Though I recently learned that may be because apparently some people don't towel off in the shower first like I do, and instead just immediately step out after finishing their shower, dripping water all over the floor. Thankfully, these people do not live with me. Lol

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

I clicked into the post expecting more text and then realized that was the joke.

Congrats OP, I am both upset and entertained!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

It's not wrong at all IMO, and even expected, I'd say. I wouldn't have cc'ed him on the emails with the hiring manager though since his involvement ends with getting their contact info unless he's part of HR.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)
  • Fantasy: Mostly anything other than D&D if I'm the one running it. I'll play D&D all day long, but I prefer not to have to run it. Magical Kitties Save the Day is fantastic, very well thought out and incredibly easy to teach, learn and run. Though it is best for it's specific setting, I have attempted a modified version of the system with "converted" D&D characters and it was an absolute blast.
  • Fantasy (take 2): Mazes is another one I really like mechanically, though I have yet to run it. Based on reading it and watching actual plays: the mechanics in it are, simply put, elegant. And it allows for super easy/basically instantaneous conversion of old D&D modules/dungeons/monsters if you want to use those.
  • Supers: Wild Talents - This game has the most unique dice rolling system I've ever used and I love it. Once you grok it, it's pretty fantastic. Similarly it has an insanely flexible system to build any kind of powers you want, but in a structured, semi-balanced way. It definitely takes some getting used to for how completely different everything is from any other system I've ever looked at, but it's very well put together and flows really well after a little practice.
  • Horror: Dread is so good for horror games. The automatic tension building mechanic that is the Jenga tower is brilliant. Forewarning: This one probably won't be so fun or even playable at all for players who have limited motor functions in their hands/arms because the only randomizing mechanic in the game is pulling blocks out of the Jenga tower without knocking it down.
[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

I'm not sure on the psychosis part specifically, but it took me many, many years of trying it over and over with different friends in different ways before I finally figured out that it just doesn't work for me. My body's endocannabinoid system appears to be in great balance and marijuana of any kind throws it completely out of whack.

I thought getting the spins and vomiting for hours the very first time I tried it was just because I was already drunk so I only did it after that when I was sober. But the effect was always bad and I never felt good on it, no matter what kind it was or what the social situation was.

It wasn't until I tried some really strong stuff with a friend who was a big stoner that I realized I just shouldn't have it because different people react to it differently and my body fuckin hates it. Every time I would do it, I would have a kind of hangover afterwards that would last for at least a day where I would just be depressed for no fucking reason. Then one time we did some really strong stuff, and I ended up sitting on the bathroom floor for hours with the spins, nearly unable to control my thoughts or communicate. It literally felt like my consciousness was drowning and it was trying to tread water just to utter a single word out of my mouth.

So, CIS? I have no clue. I've never asked a doctor about it, but even if it wasn't, I wish all the propaganda around weed wasn't just about how amazing it is and that it's a miracle drug for everyone, because just like any substance, it truly affects different people in different ways; not all of them good.

I will happily stick to my alcohol for mind and body altering experiences because my body loves that and only has positive reactions to it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Oh, really? Mine does not have any lights at all.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Seconding/thirding/whatevering the Logitech G502. I have one and it's one of the best mice I've ever owned and all the functions seem to work fine on Linux.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago

I guess my only question for you would be... Why did you stop doing the two hobbies you enjoyed? You called them addictions; were they interfering with your ability to work and get necessary chores/tasks done? Or were you only doing them in your free time?

If it's the former, then good on you for the self control! If it's the latter, I'd honestly just be confused as to why you gave up what you love doing and would just encourage you to stop punishing yourself.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You might try SDTV or Fullscreen (plus DVD or VHS since those were the last formats that typically offered that aspect ratio regularly) as tags/search terms. I am otherwise unaware of any specific automated search options for 4:3 content. :/

Obviously it would take some work, but you could set up an automated set of scripts that would crop the videos and spit them out as 4:3.

Is there no option within the vr application itself to auto zoom and crop videos to fit the TV?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Since I see no replies yet, I'll give a sort of answer. I use Overseerr and my own self hosted domain name with Cloudns so that I can let my friends/family connect to it remotely to request stuff.

It sounds like it's definitely not 1:1 with what you're asking for since it only does sonarr and radarr and is not something accessible from messengers, but figured I'd mention it because it's been great for me. I use it for myself to add new stuff as well so I never have to go into the individual sonarr/radarr instances to add stuff.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

I definitely recommend picking up trade paperbacks instead of individual issues if you don't want to worry about continuity. They usually all have what you're looking for: a self contained story line where you just need to know the basics of the character.

I highly recommend the various Spider-verse storylines, personally.

Also many issues and trades will have narrator boxes explaining the gist of what you need to know to have context from past issues you may not have read, almost always citing the exact issue if you're curious (obviously that probably helps with sales too).

The Nick Spencer run of Spider-Man was excellent, IMO, and has some amazing art to accompany it with some absolutely top notch two page spreads to boot.

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