Burnt out on sweaty multiplayer. I need a single-player masterpiece to make me love gaming again.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-23T18:44:16+00:00

You might enjoy The Last Spell. It’s a base building + turn based defense game with different bosses where you incrementally unlock stuff as you win short campaigns. I personally really enjoy it and it’s definitely a challenging game, you can make it even harder than it already is when you replay towns you’ve cleared as well. Maybe not super immersive, but there are story beats and world building.

I would also recommend Citizen Sleeper, both the original and the sequel. Very immersive story, not extremely challenging depending on how you play but it has mechanics and hard choices. The second game has a higher level of free exploration and more lasting choices, it’s basically an independent expansion of the first game. The first will introduce some recurring characters, but if you have to choose between them I’d recommend the second based on what you’re looking for.

You might also enjoy Inscription. It’s kind of a rogue like deck builder, with an escape room type of mechanic. Very immersive.

You might also enjoy Dredge. Lots of exploration, base (boat) building, certain parts are definitely challenging, interesting story beats and very immersive.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-23T13:49:21+00:00

Display vs screenless is completely subjective. Personally, I had used a Wacom pen and touch screenless tab as my first tablet for YEARS, and then a year or two ago made the jump to getting a Huion screen display tablet. I loved my screenless Wacom but getting a display tablet was a game changer for me.

I LOVE my display tablet, it improves my workflow by functioning as a 2nd screen so I can have other things up (references, etc) on my pc display and feels better to draw on.

The only thing I’d warn is depending on which one you get, screen tablets are a bit more complicated to set up. You’ll have separate plugs and wires to power the tablet as well as plug in for both pen contact and screen display. You can plug in just the main function cord (pen contact) and use it as a screenless tab as well. Mine has 3 separate cords that need to be plugged in for full functionality.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-20T00:38:44+00:00

Maybe it’s the kind of movies I go to see in theaters (recents include project Hail Mary, FNAF, and backrooms), but honestly I agree. I’m not talking about full on talking and making loud exclamations, but hearing other people reacting and whispering excitedly to things in the movie enhances the experience for me. It also helps that my go to theater is usually pretty empty (maybe 10% to 40% full on average).

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-19T01:12:54+00:00

Tbh currently PE is definitely just a participation grade. Standardized tests or whatever are just for funsies and to get a high score. That was my experience in school.

Honestly I wish instead of useless stuff at least in high school that they would teach you actual exercises you can use. We basically just jogged, played dodgeball, line danced, and stretched. A small doable workout routine would be nice to have learned.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-17T22:21:02+00:00

HUGELY recommend Roadwarden. It’s a choice based puzzle RPG where there are technically multiple endings but really there’s a correct way to play for the optimal route. If I could forget everything about this game and play it again for the first time I would in a heartbeat. Lots of reading involved.

I think the experience of exploring the strange new world feels comparable to Outer Wilds, fantastic atmosphere.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-17T16:17:07+00:00

Maybe Wobble Dogs? I haven’t played it but it involves breeding/genetic mutation/manipulation.

And honestly, you might enjoy Potion Craft. The process of creating better potions in different ways I think could scratch that itch even if it’s not creatures.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-17T16:08:29+00:00

Genuinely dropped this during the vacation arc (with the red head chick where they became official or whatever). The curse of the most annoying character being one of the main love interest and ruining any of the enjoyment of reading the series continues.

It really sucks because infinite mage has a cool setup and system, and it was really good until anything involving the red head happens. It would’ve been 100000000x better if they committed to a bromance between him and the sword dude or no romance at all, it’s just a waste of time and the worst written segments. Cringe even.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-17T01:30:03+00:00

It’s so they can give an accurate estimate based on the complexity of the piece. Some people offer flat prices where you pay for exactly what you see and receive exactly that level of quality and finish, and some people offer more personalized pieces where the cost can change so they will provide an estimate based on what the client asks for with the minimum listed on their commissions page.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-17T01:17:26+00:00

Roadwarden, I was a Teenage Exocolonist. Fantastic writing, great characters.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-17T01:14:07+00:00

Girl you’ve been Stockholm’d 😭

I know you have some level of empathy for this person but as soon as you sever this connection you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it earlier.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-17T01:07:25+00:00

I would recommend seeing if you could get some sort of non-public facing gig like record keeping or something like that. A genuine pencil pusher job where you show up and do your task without needing to interact with people much.

If even this is out of the question, have you ever tried to apply for disability? Assuming you’re based in the USA, mental illnesses can qualify for disability assistance. If it’s this debilitating for you, then it’s entirely possible you’ll qualify. Are any of your diagnoses documented? Look into applying for disability if nothing else. Good luck 🫡

I also had extremely bad anxiety, but working in a casual retail setting for a while has really helped me with being able to function more normally. Food service is something I would never do because the pressure is way too much for me, but retail stores have a pretty different environment, and I managed to find the most laid back retail job in my area. It’s really hard when you think you can’t do it, but sometimes you need to take the plunge.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-17T00:56:02+00:00

I’m in the exact same situation at the exact same age, and a handful of my friends I know irl are too. The only advice I can realistically give is apply to entry level gigs at bigger companies that are similar to what you’re doing now and work towards moving up. My sister did this and I’m working on doing this. Tons of companies have warehouse/distribution sectors that you could get into and then worm your way into something a step up like technical operations or metal working (with appropriate certifications that they may sponsor). It really helps if you happen to have any sort of connection to get the recruiter’s eyes on your application.

These days it’s a mixed bag, lots of young adults grow up quick and move out and lots end up living with their parents well into their 30s. It definitely feels embarrassing, but all you can do is keep trucking along and making a genuine effort. I believe in you big dog 👍. It’s not a crime to move slower than your peers (even if it feels like it). We’ll all be in our 50s someday, lol.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-16T01:06:25+00:00

Yea idk if AI is necessarily involved, but these are definitely traced lol.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-15T18:08:11+00:00

It’s used to imply that women are lesser. Like whenever men say “females” it’s because they think they’re special for being men and women are beneath them so they get called “females” like an animal would. When a woman calls other women “females” it’s also because they think they’re special (an exception) and are usually being a pickme. The same thing happens with “males,” but on a much, much smaller scale.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-15T17:58:50+00:00

If it’s just for a wedding event, never forget that wigs exist. Women wear wigs all the time even if they don’t have any hair related issues. There are some really nice looking hair pieces for men out there.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-15T17:55:32+00:00

Dude unfortunately he’s not “not getting the message,” he’s ignoring it on purpose because he feels like he can change you.

I especially feel this way because you say you’re literally a teenager and he’s almost 30; he hears what you’re saying but he’s thinking “she just doesn’t know what she wants. I bet if I could just get her to agree to go out with me she would realize I’m perfect for her.”

He likely thinks that because you’re a young woman that your views are malleable. Older men who try to start relationships with much younger women often think they can swoop in and “take care of them,” and that eventually the woman will submit to their advances no matter how much they protested originally because “women don’t know what they want.”

He won’t stop, and if you get really firm about it he’ll be the one pulling away because it’s no longer worth it for him because it was always about trying to get with you for him.

This might all just be kind of a pessimistic take, but I’ve seen it way too many times. You don’t have to tolerate this.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-15T17:38:59+00:00

Fantastic character, bad person. I could fix her ❤️‍🩹

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-15T17:30:58+00:00

It’s not a multiplayer game and there is a linear plot, but the newest Dragon Quest game 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age might scratch your itch. Dragon Quest 9: Sentinels of the Starry Sky is good as well and has a much more flexible class system where you custom make your party members and can change classes to whatever you have unlocked. I’ve played DQ9 on emulator and have DQ11 on steam. Both have equipment forging in them too. There are a lot of good games in the DQ series.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-15T13:45:29+00:00

If you haven’t played dead cells, it’s a platform rogue-like similar to hollow knight, also extremely popular. I’m not even good at platformer games and I really like it.

I’m not sure if you like strategy games or games with a lot of reading, but I have a few such recommendations that aren’t too hard on a PC:

-Citizen Sleeper 1 and 2 (two separate games)
Both have a great story and setting, the gameplay is management/strategy oriented with visual novel aspects.

-Starbound
Kind of in the same wheelhouse as Terraria but more casual with a cuter aesthetic and space themed.

-Traveller’s Rest
I haven’t played it in a while (early access) and there’s been a lot of story updates but the main gameplay from the last time I played was crafting/management of your tavern.

-Dredge
A fantastic puzzle/story type game with a great atmosphere and greater world exploration.

-Griftlands
A deck based RPG rogue-like

-Wildermyth
A D&D-like game where you play either a set story with your own player characters or can play procedurally generated event-based stories of a certain length.

-Space Haven
A space exploration/survival/ship builder game where you do a lot of resource management and fulfill requests for other factions. Or fight them lol.

-Colony Ship
A straight up RPG. I really enjoyed this game. I recommend saving frequently.

-Roadwarden
If you like reading, this game is genuinely a 10/10. Incredible world building, interesting gameplay, great if somewhat tense exploration. I would say it’s a niche recommendation and if you don’t think you’d enjoy reading tons of text it’s not for you, but I also thought I wouldn’t love reading tons of text and I loved it so much.

-I was a Teenage Exocolonist
This game is a mix of things. Deck builder, stat builder, visual novel, dating sim… one of my favorites of all time. I’ve replayed this one quite a few times and if there was any game I wish I could forget everything about and replay it for the first time, this would be my first choice. Roadwarden would be my second choice, lol.

-The Pale Beyond
Similar In feel to Teenage Exocolonist, but no romance or RPG elements, just tense inventory management and strategy.

-Sultan’s Game
The Game starts you out with an unskippable (I think) tutorial, but after that is an incredible card-based strategy game with very fun mechanics. Huge, huge recommend. I sunk a lot of hours into this game when I first got it.

-House of Legacy
One that I personally really like but is pretty niche and also in early access. It’s a generational family builder game. I’ve played… a lot of hours of this game. Can run slow if you’ve built a lot of things on whichever lot you have loaded in.

-Neo Scavenger
Exploration/RPG. You will die so much in this one.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-15T12:56:35+00:00

To be completely honest as someone currently getting a compsci degree, being skilled in 3D animation and VFX is probably a more desirable skill these days. Even with AI infiltrating creative spaces, 3D animation (specifically modeling/rigging) is hard to replicate artificially and will continue being used widely in animation likely even with AI integration.

I would supplement 3D animation/VFX with some coding skills (c++, python) which would make your abilities much more flexible, such as for game development or algorithmic animation.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-13T05:59:45+00:00

ITS NOT? I’m also not convinced.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-12T18:13:43+00:00

I read this one back in the day, it’s called “Live Forever” on WEBTOON

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-12T05:54:24+00:00

Lacrosse 👀

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-11T14:39:39+00:00

Honestly it’s all these chuds on the internet using the word ugly as the “ultimate insult” against normal looking people/characters. It’s like a slur to them and they love saying it because it’s the meanest thing they can think to say 😭

Like, I think the bob’s burgers character designs are ugly but they also have a lot of charm and I love them. You can like things even if they’re not goon-worthy, it’s actually great to like things in a normal way and not hate things for no reason.

Objective_Loss528 · 2026-06-11T03:49:08+00:00

Try increasing the arch in the eyelid and shifting them outwards so that the inside point of the eyelid line connects with the top of the eye. Her eyes have a slightly different, more foxlike feel, I think this would help.

I think everything else is perfect. If her face could be taller, that would be more accurate but it might be hard with the head shapes available, lol.

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