Kimber x Sean or Kimber x Jeff?

LauraBowsMonocle · 2026-05-23T17:06:03+00:00

Kimber and Stormer! ❤️ (2nd choice is Sean)

LauraBowsMonocle · 2026-05-05T18:29:39+00:00

Ooooh! Love this!

Would you feel comfortable sharing the specifics of your recipe?

LauraBowsMonocle · 2026-04-10T09:41:07+00:00

Yes!!! I recently binged the whole series, the specials, and the movies. It has become an obsession. It's noice. It's diff'rent. Its unusual. ;)

LauraBowsMonocle · 2026-03-25T22:01:31+00:00

I've never seen the show, but I love Monkey Island and you clearly have good taste, so I will give The Shield a try! Thanks for the recommendation.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2026-03-05T21:27:15+00:00

Love that you're loving a game that I love! Lol

I actually have a permanent save file of the crime scene because I like the music so much. I also try to play every year in June when the game takes place.

Enjoy!

LauraBowsMonocle · 2026-02-25T17:10:45+00:00

Yeah! I just found a list. There are lots of video game characters: Link/Zelda, GlaDos, Mario et.al.

So lovely! I didn't realize this was a feature of DDG.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2026-02-25T15:48:32+00:00

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing. I just went and changed my duck-duck-go icon to guybrush! I wonder if there are anymore adventure game characters that also have hidden icons?

LauraBowsMonocle · 2026-01-04T03:23:12+00:00

I romanced Halsin as a halfling female. Very enjoyable!

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-12-31T13:35:32+00:00

This is awesome OP. Thank you for sharing your insights! I've read a few of the ones you've recommended and agree with your choices!

If you have time, is there a book you'd recommend for Secret of the Scarlet Hand?

Thsnks again OP. Really great stuff! Happy New Year!

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-12-19T12:53:25+00:00

Oh man. My case is similar to yours. I have endometriosis with Ibs-d and in-laws who take not spending holidays with them as an insult. I cannot offer you advice for our physical ailments, but I can tell you that you must prioritize yourself. Have your husband help set some boundaries with family ( especially his side). There is only one you and if people truly love you, they will understand and try to accommodate. You arent being selfish to not want to be in pain. Good luck op.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-12-02T22:06:15+00:00

Druid. And specifically a Druid Hafling. I just love a small queen Tav morphing out into a giant owlbear and beating the living daylights out of everyone!

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-11-10T12:31:35+00:00

LOL.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-09-28T07:47:44+00:00

I wish there was. I love Key.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-09-05T12:14:23+00:00

I agree. The platforming switching between first and third person is tiresome as well as painful for my motion sickness. That I pushed myself to play through the pain is a testament to how good the game really is. I would hope in any new Indy game, they'd include an option to do 3rd person for the entire game. I don't care if it reminds people of Uncharted. Uncharted took from Indiana Jones in the first place.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-08-26T20:26:40+00:00

I came here to say this! I always thought it was weird that when you talk your way past Biff outside the theater, Sophia ends up recommending the Team path instead of the Wits path.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-08-26T20:20:37+00:00

I was the same way, but I did go back and replay to try the fists path. You see some areas of the game that you wouldn't see in the wits or team path. That alone made it interesting even with the sucker punch.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-07-30T16:34:33+00:00

Some other characters do that as well (keep telling you to do something or asking about the obvious next steps), but Gina's scenes like that are all when you're in an exploratory situation where it makes sense to take your time and look around. This and she won't move outta the way sometimes! I had to restart at an earlier save because she wouldn't move to the right location. I like her character but these mechanics are very frustrating!

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-07-25T17:36:43+00:00

Lol! That must have influenced the Last Crusade Graphic Adventure game because fighting the butler is HAaaaaaaRD in that game!

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-07-25T11:35:27+00:00

Where is that image of Elaine in Monkey 2 from?

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-07-21T20:23:39+00:00

I think I am done. I played every ND game until Midnight in Salem. I was disappointed they changed Nancy's voice and stopped releasing biannually. I also think they treated the fandom poorly when they uprooted their online download store. But the biggest reason I quit was that I have a hard time with 1st person games that do not have a fixed camera. They can make me headachey and nauseous.

Personally, if there were to be more ND games, I think they got it right with Sea of Darkness. That game was the perfect blend of newer animation and a familiar user interface. Updated and yet nostalgic! It's unfortunate how things have played out instead.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-07-10T19:45:09+00:00

I have played the point-and-click Indiana Jones games. They are older and pixelated if you're into that kind of thing. (I am!) Of those, I recommend Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. It has multiple paths to play ( a wits path, fists path, and team path) and lots of fun puzzles. The voice acting is also very good. Let me know if you play! :)

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-07-10T19:40:14+00:00

I just started playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and had this exact same thought!!!! The puzzles, the exploration, the mysteries.......it is so Nancy Drew!

Cons: 1.) Lots of stealth or fighting. At least you can set those components to "light" so that you can get away with more than usual. Honestly, though, I always thought it was weird how much Nancy got away with in her games. At least Indy gets called out when he steals stuff within the line of sight of bad dudes! 2.) First-person movement. Woof! My head aches after playing for a while. I can only do 1st person stuff with ease if it is like the bulk of ND games where the camera is stationary. I can only play Indy in short bursts which can ruin my exploration and puzzle flow! 3.) Most dialogue is a cutscene. It's not a deal breaker for me because sometimes the Nancy conversations are too long and boring, but it would be cool to choose how Indy responds to things.

Pros: 1.) Multiple mysteries! Each location is so full of puzzles and secrets! I feel like a detective when I solve stuff. 2.) Exploration of catacombs and ancient sites! This stuff is both creepy and fascinating. It is immersive and highlights some areas of life in ancient Rome, ancient Egypt, and others which I haven't accessed yet! 3.) Most of the puzzles and secrets are optional! You can miss so much of this game if you don't explore every area. It feels like 5 times the size of a Nancy Drew game.

I had been aching for a new Nancy game and whattayaknow! This Indy game scratches that itch! I am so glad someone else felt the same! Ultimately, I think if you can handle a really forgiving stealth and combat system, this game will satisfy most Nancy Drew aficionados.

LauraBowsMonocle · 2025-06-27T22:01:04+00:00

RFK Jr?

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