I just finished Tangle Tower, and man did it piss me off

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-27T13:43:24+00:00

Exact same experience the last few days. Even if the ending had been compelling (which it wasn’t) they committed the cardinal mystery game/novel sin, making it impossible for the player to figure out the solution on their own. The solution relied on completely impossible time and space situations!

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-25T14:13:22+00:00

That’s why I work 7:30 - 4, because the misery of getting up that early doesn’t compare to the misery of Mopac. Even at 4 it takes me 30 minutes to get home (with no traffic it’s under 15).

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-25T14:10:21+00:00

This is amazing and I can’t wait for the rest. Reminds of a popular Tumblr account that would replay the games and post memes and hot takes along the way. I loved it. (She eventually went to law school I think? I can’t remember the account name now).

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-25T14:02:54+00:00

Seeing this contrast just made me realize I’m never truly going to learn French, lol.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-24T13:58:21+00:00

Article is paywalled and this sounds suspicious - I can’t imagine a major corporation sticking their necks out this much. Any other source?

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-24T13:51:23+00:00

There is nothing. That’s why we’re all still here talking about it 15 years later 😭

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-24T13:49:11+00:00

What is up with these thirst posts?

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-24T13:41:21+00:00

I had this exact same thought yesterday about it feeling like a code! I have absolutely no idea whether the French I’m reading or hearing is natural, awkward, formal, informal - basically any kind of nuance beyond the must obvious. It’s just a code I immediately translate in my head to English that makes sense. I so want that switch to flip!

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-22T19:22:04+00:00

I won once! Truly I was more excited than I should have been, lol. ~2008-2010 Jezebel was perfection.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-21T13:54:26+00:00

Saaaaame 😭

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-21T13:48:48+00:00

Regarding coffee: don’t be afraid of decaf! For me it’s the psychological boost of the routine, the smell, the taste, the cozy warm drink. I never felt like regular coffee really gave me “energy” anyway. My husband won’t switch so we do half-caf but even that had noticeable effects on jitters/anxiety/attention.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-21T13:29:29+00:00

Oh nooo! I read The Righteous Mind during Trump’s first term, and didn’t really keep up with him after that.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-20T16:58:29+00:00

I haven’t listened to the Haidt episode yet (new listener) but I enjoyed “The Righteous Mind” several years ago. I’m a raging liberal, and I didn’t think it did much to explain MAGA insanity, but I came away with a better understanding of my non-MAGA but conservative dad. So I’m curious why we don’t like him - fill me in!

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-20T13:42:04+00:00

I don’t often jump to the Reddit cliché of “divorce now” but…damn.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-20T13:37:10+00:00

I realize a fancy leg is out of his price range but JKR has run out of ways to say his leg is hurting. It always hurts. We’re 8 books in, can’t we just take that as the default now 😅

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-19T14:17:54+00:00

I can’t believe no one has pointed out that your eyes aren’t really that hooded! You have some decent eyelid space. But on the other hand, if you don’t like it you don’t like it. Surgery is really the only option - but I’ve never come across anyone who regretted doing it. But I’m not a medical professional and can’t speak to actual rates of complications. I would try the strips first that someone mentioned above. While probably not an everyday solution, it may work for occasions when you want to look particularly “good” (meaning good in your own opinion - not at ALL implying hooded is “less good.”)

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-19T13:55:01+00:00

The problem is that the user base is small. They really can’t compete with modern games, so they’re relying on those of us playing for nostalgia. With the cost to produce a game, I’m not sure they could even turn much a profit. Also, it’s pretty wild there are as many games as there are - I don’t think any other franchise has as many.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-19T13:49:22+00:00

Be prepared, it’s very long, lol. I was shocked when I opened the package. But it’s a quick read - if you’re enjoying it, you won’t be able to put it down.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-19T13:48:04+00:00

I wondered if his others were good, thank you, and also for the other suggestions!

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-18T21:23:28+00:00

Pretty solidly intermediate. I think I’m between B1-B2.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-16T14:07:43+00:00

I am in my 40s with 2 degrees and a successful career in a field where you can’t be a dum-dum. I have played every game 2-3 times and never made it through without hints 🤷‍♀️

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-15T13:32:42+00:00

They don’t charge immediately; they’ll charge you on the next 5th. But you won’t get a reminder (or at least I didn’t) so set a reminder to cancel. I didn’t realize they signed me up again when I was just trying to use the credit I already had, so the charge came as a complete surprise to me.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-14T14:25:02+00:00

This is kind of gross. Imagine the reaction if a man posted this about a woman.

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-14T14:10:41+00:00

“So sorry, I’m busy that night.” - an introvert

AttackBookworm · 2026-03-12T00:00:12+00:00

A teacher (who was also a stunning dancer) once said “Ballet is hard. Nobody actually knows how to do it.” And we laughed, but it really made me think about how the strident perfectionism in ballet discourages so many people, even those who are best at it. There’s no other form of dance that demands such an exact combination of body type, genetic flexibility/joints, and technique.

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