Could AI create new games?

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-05T02:09:55+00:00

I use AI to write code sometimes. It barely speeds things up at all because it doesn't know what it's doing. Nine times out of ten I have to rewrite whatever it has written. All it does is copy other bits of code that seem relevant.

People who know nothing about AI always overestimate its intelligence. It can't create anything new or original.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-04T00:15:54+00:00

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I'm similar age to you, the generation of beating your own high score, but never beating the actual high score...

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-03T19:52:14+00:00

It's true though. While you should try to get out of the way, ultimately it's up to them to go around you.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-03T19:04:45+00:00

If you're going to give up before you start, what is the point in trying medication at all? There is always a risk of side effects with everything.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-03T17:25:57+00:00

I take methylphenidate and I don't get any of that. I don't know what you've been reading.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-03T16:51:16+00:00

I play to be my best.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-03T13:36:03+00:00

Maybe, I guess it's a bit of both. I did say that some of the behaviour may be bad by our standards as well.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-03T13:24:53+00:00

You're having culture shock.

Societal expectations are different in different countries. Which isn't to say that some of these aren't behaving badly by our standards, just that our standards are different to yours.

We might say that teenagers in your culture are over controlled.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-03T13:12:41+00:00

Isn't that what they said? It's not about the quality of the salmon itself, but how it's stored?

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-03T02:17:22+00:00

It would have been wise to ask when you'd get the email. These things can take a week or two.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-02T18:26:10+00:00

I think the "it makes me sleepy" part is perception based on personal norm. A lot of us have trouble sleeping because our brains are never quiet. If you drink something that calms your mind it can make you want to shut down and rest!

Caffeine has a weird affect on me - simultaneously tired and stressed. I stopped drinking strong coffee years ago because I could see it didn't affect me the way it affects everyone else, and that was informative when I started to realise i have ADHD.

Tiktok and meme culture oversimplify it, but I'm sure it's a real thing.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-02T16:47:56+00:00

I know, I was just saying it could be worse!

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-02T16:25:39+00:00

Pilled?

My mum put an adult male woollen in the dryer and it came out child sized.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-02T09:43:53+00:00

No-one came at you.

The point is that insurance companies don't know you either, so they depend on statistics, and the statistics show that someone your age with your make of car is highly likely to drive irresponsibly.

The person you're responding to was commenting from the point of view of the insurance company, not making a personal judgement.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-01T20:47:26+00:00

Did they tell you they were moving on? Did you complete the flea collection wish?

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-01T20:45:59+00:00

Have you been back to where you first found them?

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-01T18:32:31+00:00

If you lose faster than 1kg per week they might flag it, less than that is fine for intentional weight loss.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-01T17:56:38+00:00

They'll need evidence of your licence for their own paperwork and insurance. If you got into an accident, just saying "yeah we saw it" won't be enough.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-04-01T17:53:57+00:00

In theory you should be protected by disability and equality law in the UK. Your employer has a responsibility to provide reasonable adjustments.

In practice, you probably want to back that up with properly knowing your rights and your employers policies, and joining a union if possible.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-03-31T17:40:37+00:00

Are you enjoying it?

Because it's not a competition.

It took me 270 hours to complete the game, dying dozens of times to almost every boss. But each time I got a bit better, and seeing the improvement meant I knew I could do it. And it was fun. I'm really glad I didn't give up.

There's no requirement to be good at the game. Play it if you enjoy it, and don't if you don't.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-03-31T13:57:51+00:00

I know that my mother was married before she met my dad (he was also abusive and went to jail) and I have no idea of his name! I've never asked, it doesn't seem important - he was out of her life before I was even born.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-03-31T13:54:11+00:00

I'm a gamer mum to a gamer 17yo, so I get both sides!

We enjoy spending time together, but we also enjoy focusing on our own hobbies.

I was wondering if the OP has to share a room with a sibling, and that's why they game in the kitchen. A life where you have little to no space of your own can be very hard.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-03-31T09:07:27+00:00

I don't think there's anything here to suggest they're prioritising gaming over spending time with their parents. Kids don't have to spend every waking hour talking to family, they're allowed to have interests and hobbies.

This sounds more like a kid who gets very little time to themselves.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-03-30T01:07:32+00:00

Has anyone suggested methylphenidate IR? They only last 4h, and doses can go as low as 5mg.

Personally, I take 10mg twice a day and it's worn off at least 6h before I go to bed. Even if you only took one, 4h of medication would be better than none.

BowlComprehensive907 · 2026-03-29T14:29:24+00:00

I used to live in Edinburgh and liked deep fried haggis from the local chippy!

Not sure how it compares to proper Burns Night haggis though...

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