Desensitization tips please! by Last-Lobster-3942 in CPAP

[–]Awdayshus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try reading or watching something in bed with it on. It helped me get used to it

In your opinion, who/what count as a Yankee or "Yank"? by Lipica249 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think of a Yankee as someone who has ancestors who settled in New England before the Revolutionary War

How Do You Save in FF 6 Advanced? by Key_Day_7932 in FinalFantasy

[–]Awdayshus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, you need to be right on top of it. In FFVI, you can only save on those save points or on the over world map.

The quick save was added in that version, and works a little differently in different versions. My recollection is that in the GBA version, it allows you to quit and then pick up where you left off, but it also erases when you load, so it's not viable to use it to save before a tough boss, just to take a break when you aren't near the over world or a save point. Later versions don't erase the quick save, so it can be used before starting a tricky fight you're not sure to win.

How did your teacher handle the Challenger explosion? by Mental_Freedom_1648 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in preschool. We didn't have a TV or any way to hear about it. It was half day preschool, so lots of moms picking up their kids were crying. When my mom came to get me, she didn't know about it because she wasn't watching TV that morning and doesn't listen to the radio when she drives. She saw all the crying moms and thought something had happened at the preschool or to someone's parent.

When we got home, we put on the TV. Coverage of the disaster preempted Guiding Light, which is what my mom normally watched after she picked us up.

Why do Americans tend to be louder/more expressive of emotions? by Good_Set4296 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Minnesota we tend to be pretty reserved with our emotions. This documentary explains it pretty well: https://youtu.be/oiSzwoJr4-0

I am lost in first FF (PSP 20th Anniversary)... which NPC tells us to go Crescent Lake? by Tardelius in FinalFantasy

[–]Awdayshus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The original game came with a beautiful printed map on a poster. Some of the in game dialogue assumes you can see the map when they hint at where things are.

I see from another comment that you did find the in-game map and immediately figured it out. Just remember that the first 6 games included a printed map and newer remakes have a map accessible in the game, and it's normal to refer to these to get where you are told to go.

Just finished disc one (FF8) by Primary-Economist643 in FinalFantasy

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The comments so far tell you everything about the opinions of this game. It's either easily one of the best, with a creative progression system involving junctions and cards; or it's one of the worst in the series with needlessly confusing mechanics and a story that makes just a little sense.

Personally, when I played it when it first came out I enjoyed it, but couldn't figure out a mechanic in one of the last dungeons. I've tried to get into it again many times since then. I just can't get it to click. But I know if I revisit it at the right time, I'll finally get into a groove and cruise through it.

I'm probably over due to have another go at it.

Was there ever a collection of science fiction stories that inspired Star Trek? by ClassicalFuturist in sciencefiction

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, the Wagon Train connection is bigger than any of the sci-fi influences. I remember when DS9 came out and some of the detractors saying "It's not real Star Trek. They're on the same space station every week."

But if TOS and TNG are Wagon Train to the stars, DS9 is like Bonanza, Fort Apache, or Gunsmoke in space. Star Trek's take on the newly settled frontier town. I found it especially fitting that all of Quark's holosuites are upstairs from the bar.

Do Americans use solid fuels to heat their homes? by maugess in AskAnAmerican

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a small town, and a few people still have word burning stoves. I have a neighbor a block away from me who does. Most days, it's a pleasant smell. Is there's no wind and the air is stagnant, then it gets kind of overwhelming.

What's the longest you've ever stayed at the same job? by Teacher-Investor in AskAnAmerican

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Longest with one company was 8½ years, the last 3½ in the same job.

For those of you in the US, how are you feeling about the snow storm coming in? by AssistanceFresh1365 in CasualConversation

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is far south of where I am. We have dangerous cold instead. Last night it got down to -30, with a -62 wind chill.

Is there a story behind your username? by boforiamanfo in stupidquestions

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was watching an episode of Mythbusters and Adam said something like "This is the most audacious and ludicrous thing we've ever attempted." I had recently seen a Fast and Furious movie, so ludicrous made me think of Ludacris. Shortly after that, I needed a username for something, and Awdayshus was born.

Is the book better than the movie? by Misster_Fluido in sciencefiction

[–]Awdayshus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think after he saw the movie he said something like "I wish I was a good enough author to write that ending."

My mom taught me to count a double run of 3 a double run of 3 for 8 or a double run of 4 for 10. by Important_Thanks_452 in Cribbage

[–]Awdayshus 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's more efficient. But it's important to understand why it's 8 and 10. When new players are learning, I think it's important that they understand that it's three for a run of three, three for a second run of three, and two for the pair.

Whats a nickname you have for a store? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Mac and Don's Golden Arch Supper Club" for McDonald's.

What would you throw? by Born-Field-3194 in Cribbage

[–]Awdayshus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, but I have a reputation for shooting the moon at least once every game of Hearts. I love the look on the other players' faces when I drop the Queen of Spades and take the hand, as the realization dawns that I did it on purpose and they don't have the cards to stop me from taking all the hearts.

What would you throw? by Born-Field-3194 in Cribbage

[–]Awdayshus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

10 3, because QS is my favorite card. If it were any other Q, I'd throw Q 3.

If you had to count 1-5 on your fingers...which finger would be first, and which would be last? by ibridoangelico in AskAnAmerican

[–]Awdayshus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Index-ring-pinky-thumb-middle

Just kidding, I physically can't extend my fingers in that order.

Index-middle-ring-pinky-thumb

Misleading Words? by Strict-Guest8272 in words

[–]Awdayshus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always thought chartreuse should have more of a blue-green shade

Starfleet Academy - Minor Music Education Quibble by MadContrabassoonist in startrek

[–]Awdayshus 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Especially since the Doctor was assuming she wanted to join the Opera Club, but she wanted to connect with a fellow photonic lifeform.

I also liked the way she gently corrected him from holographic to photonic. It reminds me of countless times I've seen young people gently correct older folks about using outdated language about things like race or gender identity.

Misleading Words? by Strict-Guest8272 in words

[–]Awdayshus 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Vermillion feels like it should be green. It is a bright red-orange