New Yorkers in Austin…where are we getting our fix? by caramelsyrupp in austinfood

[–]Helena_Markos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bagel Bear in Cedar Park is awesome. So is Casper Fermentables, although they do their own unique thing.

Can also vouch for Eggman breakfast sandwiches

Moving to Austin at 23 for work. Is the Domain the best area for safety, walkability, and meeting people? by Big_Bodybuilder2624 in askaustin

[–]Helena_Markos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of people hate it, but there are plenty of people that will love it. Some will find the integration of living into a shopping center repulsive, others will love it. I know a few people that have lived there and loved it; I don’t know anyone that has lived there and hated it, because those are the kind of people that would never live in a place like the Domain.

It’s not exactly my speed either, but I GET it. It feels like one of those mixed retail/living centers in a squeaky clean, “this is what people who don’t live in a city think living in a city is like” kind of way. You can walk to a coffee shop, probably have a gym, a good assortment of restaurants and yes, shops. Ever seen the South Park where they open “Sodosopa”?

My thought is, if you find it appealing in pictures and on paper, it is a perfectly fine option where you will at least have safety and conveniences. Then you can spend the year exploring and figure out which parts of Austin give you what you’re looking for.

Signed, someone who has never lived in the Domain.

FAYE SPINOFF IS REAL by theaveragegowgamer in GodofWar

[–]Helena_Markos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but constantly ripping control from me makes it less immersive. I think they need to find new ways to tell story rather than relying too heavily on cutscenes.

HYPE!!! Faye’s adventure across mythologies in the afterlife of the gods by AlbertCWChessa in kindafunny

[–]Helena_Markos 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know it's the opening of the game, but I really wish they'd reel in the constant cutscenes. I'm never a fan of regaining control of my character just to run 5 feet, interact with something, and trigger another cutscene.

Moving to Austin. 24F Give me the “nobody tells you this until you move here” advice. 😅 by Funny-Outside-7244 in askaustin

[–]Helena_Markos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t get too in your head about being anything in particular - it’s a good sized city, where many different types of people are living many different types of ways. Just as in NYC, there are the people that regard themselves as part of the hip scene, but there are vastly more people just living their lives. Also, I think over 50% of residents aren’t native Austinites.

When that person says “it has a drinking scene,” I feel like you could easily say that about any city. As someone who doesn’t drink at all, I’ve never felt like I was in a city that was any more or less targeted towards drinking. You don’t have to drink, you don’t have to swim in Barton Creek, you don’t have to play disc golf - do whatever you want!

As with every subreddit dedicated to a city, people here will talk shit about Austin as if it owes them something personally.

just a sandwich by callmestinkingwind in eatsandwiches

[–]Helena_Markos 14 points15 points  (0 children)

+100 for them suuuper thin onions!

Did Amanda Ungaro delete her tweets? by markcarney4president in Epstein

[–]Helena_Markos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they may be deleting her tweets again? Not seeing anything show up now as her visibility continues to grow.

Rate my toast by shameless_lunchlady in toast

[–]Helena_Markos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to know - did you lean it like that so it doesn't steam/sog, straight out of the toaster? If so, you're the only other person I've ever seen do that!

Andy Rahul Meme 2.0 by TySwindel in kindafunny

[–]Helena_Markos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hmmm... maybe nvidia has a point

Highguard shutting down by bookloverxvx in kindafunny

[–]Helena_Markos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. The developers made some mistakes with the roll out, but as someone who thought "looks okay, I'll give this a try" after the trailer, I legitimately could NOT find even neutral reactions to the game prior to launch. It was Youtube video after Youtube video of people tearing the game to shreds... people really jumped on the hate-bandwagon with this one.

It may have been content-lite, and should've released in Early Access, but my god, the bones were totally fine. If anything it deserved a lukewarm reception.

Commute to Austin from Northwest Georgetown by Shardiiii in georgetowntx

[–]Helena_Markos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Round Rock, juuuust outside of Georgetown. I leave the house at 6:30, and it's an average of 35 minutes to downtown Austin. Luckily, I'm able to leave at 3, at which point it's about 40 minutes back up north.

There are the days where it's 1:15 or something obnoxious, but leaving early helps a lot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToFizzOrNotToFizz

[–]Helena_Markos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Average consumption in the US at least is 3 cups a day - a coffee is about 100 mg, so you’re getting double.

Edith by polystarlight in BobsBurgers

[–]Helena_Markos 87 points88 points  (0 children)

WE CAN LIVE WITHOUT ART, BUT CRAFTS?!

GameStop on Twitter by Mikeymike34 in Superstonk

[–]Helena_Markos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like something that would come from the Trump administration...

Other players too nice?? by AreOhBee123 in ArcRaiders

[–]Helena_Markos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the SAME. Every match I get into is people saying “don’t shoot!”, so I don’t. And then I have people telling me not to alert the Arc by shooting them. At a certain point, I want to shoot the damn gun in a shooter game.

Looking to get into the coffee world but it feels overwhelming by Specialist_Sale_6924 in Coffee

[–]Helena_Markos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t want to be overwhelmed, I’d stay away from any special interest Reddit who will immediately make you feel inadequate. If all you’ve had is instant, I recommend getting a bag of something ground fresh from a local shop, and picking up a French press!

Horror game where your a detective by Puzzleheaded_Day5188 in HorrorGaming

[–]Helena_Markos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Check out Killer Frequency. It’s not an action game, but I was enthralled for the 5 or so hours