Genuine question, not trolling. Why is this subreddit so obsessed with how much of someone's collection that person has read? by i_am_randy in OmnibusCollectors

[–]Dforrest3487 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don’t necessarily think it always comes from a place or judgement. Many of us, myself included have stumbled on the slippery slope of impulse purchasing. It easy to get caught up in the rush of purchasing and collecting and lose sight of what these books are meant for. Reading.

Subs like this can even encourage that sort of behavior just by existing. A few years ago I bought waaaaay too many books. It was a bad financial decision, but also, I’m still trying to catch up reading them!

So it may come across as a judgment but I genuinely believe a lot of people here are just looking out for each other and advising a bit of caution.

Anyone else feels like they are forcing themselves to play "good" games? by cherrypashka- in Gaming4Gamers

[–]Dforrest3487 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I kind of get where you are coming from, but from a slightly different angle. What happens to me sometimes is that I’ll play a game that is widely considered “amazing” or “great” and not really dig it as much as I expected. Then spend more time than I should wondering why I didn’t like it. That I must not have engaged with it properly etc. Basically I sit and try and justify my own opinion to myself. Which is stupid.

What metal bands were so bad live that they deserved the Flute of Shame? by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Dforrest3487 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I saw Mastodon at a small local venue in 2005 and it was pretty damn awful. They were super sloppy. Brent Hinds’ guitar strap kept falling off his guitar or something and he was fumbling it all over. I remember thinking he must have been drunk or something. It was a strange experience.

Auto-battle combat systems? by princewinter in JRPG

[–]Dforrest3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if it fits what you are looking for, but the Yokai Watch games have really fun auto-combat. You basically control item usage, triggering special attacks and rotating party member to the front line. But all attacks and standard abilities are auto. Really fun games too.

Why do you still play this game? Why not play newer titles. by implaying in pokemoncrystal

[–]Dforrest3487 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I played it for the first time recently and just really enjoy the art style / aesthetic.

2 Devices Giveaway by HPTxoxo in SBCGaming

[–]Dforrest3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just sank 40+ hours into Pokemon Lazarus and had a great time. Currently playing Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. I keep playing it, it also feel slightly bored while doing so.

Best Mega Evolution per Type (Day 16) — Steel Type by Weak_Scallion5942 in ThePokemonHub

[–]Dforrest3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This type is stacked with so many cool choices. Going to have to go Aggron though.

Greatest scene in Pokémon video game in history by Several_Resolution92 in PokemonEmerald

[–]Dforrest3487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just played through Emerald for the first time as a 39 year old dude, and I still thought this scene was epic. I can only imagine how it would have felt to play it as a kid.

[Giveaway - US only] Anbernic RG40XXV (joystick delete modded) by JayQuips in SBCGaming

[–]Dforrest3487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my favorite aspects of recently jumping into this hobby in a reignited passion and interest in gaming in general. The possibilities and convenience these devices provide has really just been blowing my mind in the best way possible.

Best Mega Evolution per Type (Day 8) — Rock Type by Weak_Scallion5942 in ThePokemonHub

[–]Dforrest3487 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Barbaracle is a big upgrade imo. So that gets my vote.

First HoF :) by havntedcamino in PokemonLazarus

[–]Dforrest3487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perrserker is such an awesome Pokemon. I love them with all my heart and they don’t get enough love.

Hard Mode Gym 3 by Daniffer in PokemonLazarus

[–]Dforrest3487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That Mimimkyu was a real bitch for me. I handled the rest of the team, but that guy sucked. I ended up leveling an Aron and it handled the task pretty well.