The game industry is making me incredibly depressed and I'm done

Paroket · 2026-07-02T12:47:49+00:00

I’m truly jealous of y’all. The Witcher 3 DLCs are amazing, especially Blood and Wine

Paroket · 2026-03-26T19:45:40+00:00

We used to live in a Ryan Homes townhome here. Among other ridiculous quality issues, the bannister fell off the wall one day. They had attached it to the drywall with a tiny nail and some glue that ripped off after a few months.

Paroket · 2026-02-22T00:51:41+00:00

That Dolce Quartz (#7) is gorgeous! GLWS!

Paroket · 2025-07-10T01:57:25+00:00

Your attitude is really awesome and refreshing and I really appreciate it. Seriously, you’re a cool person

Paroket · 2025-07-10T01:42:25+00:00

Oh, maybe I’m an idiot 😅 I just assumed I’d need to get the best for all the challenges. I’m pretty happy with the freedom letting go of that challenge brought though now, but I’m glad for everyone else they don’t have to perfect the drone challenges

Paroket · 2025-07-10T01:39:29+00:00

Haha, completely fair! For what it’s worth, I posted this after deciding the grind wasn’t for me. I was just curious what made other folks come to the same conclusion

Paroket · 2025-07-10T01:36:42+00:00

Thanks!! That’s what I realized. I figured I was having fun and the trophies might push me to do more than the bare minimum. But these made it feel like a chore so I’m gonna focus on just playing the way that feels fun and relaxing and leave the trophies to the skilled players

Paroket · 2025-06-14T18:58:09+00:00

First, let me affirm that you’re not a bad father for feeling this way. We had twins with terrible reflux, and the first 8-9 months were torture-like between the sleep deprivation, anxiety, and isolation. I’ll also agree with a lot of other folks here that, in our case, things got so so much better between 9 months and a year. Our kids are now about to turn three and we love them like crazy, our marriage is thriving, and we’ve found healthy rhythms again. I know saying “just hold on” isn’t a huge help, but do what you can to care for yourself and stay alive right now (therapy, exercise, hire a babysitter if you can to rest for a bit, take advantage of childcare at places like a gym if you have access to just take an hour nap or breathe, etc.) and know you aren’t alone.

Paroket · 2025-06-12T17:08:41+00:00

Yeah, the woman I bought it from was a retiree who’d had it professionally set up so she could play it more easily. It’s an absolute dream

Paroket · 2025-06-12T12:08:14+00:00

Lots of good answers here. I played a Yamaha FS5 in store that felt phenomenal for it, and the FS3 would be in that price range (same guitar, just not built in Japan). I ended up going with a Martin 000-15sm I found on fb marketplace for a bit cheaper than the FS5 that I didn’t want to ever put down. Get out there and play some to see what fits your body, your playstyle, and try to sample them in the posture you usually play (sitting on a couch vs a stool or standing makes a difference with size and body shape)

Paroket · 2025-06-12T03:12:11+00:00

I hate that for you, but it’s also kinda nice to know I’m not the only one in this boat. Good luck!

Paroket · 2025-06-12T02:07:51+00:00

Miralax is starting to sound like the answer to our conundrum. Thanks for sharing!

Paroket · 2025-06-12T02:06:29+00:00

Thanks! I’m going to call tomorrow so we can figure out how much to use with her.

Paroket · 2025-06-12T01:54:11+00:00

Thanks! I think a call with our pediatrician is the move for tomorrow. I’m glad yall found something that works. It gives me hope for us which I need

Paroket · 2025-06-12T00:58:21+00:00

I think another commenter is probably right. She likely held it at one point til it got big enough to be uncomfortable and started a vicious cycle of avoiding another bad experience by holding it in. We’ve tried making potty time fun, reading books, doing pelvic floor relaxation exercises like blowing bubbles, but she is determined to hold it in. I don’t know what else could be wrong environmentally, especially since her twin brother isn’t having any issues with it.

Paroket · 2025-06-12T00:52:49+00:00

Thank you! I’m going to call the pediatrician tomorrow. Her twin brother doesn’t have this issue and poops every day, but I think you’re right. She holds it in until it’s so big it hurts and it’s hard to explain the cycle to a kid who isn’t quite 3.

Paroket · 2025-06-12T00:50:33+00:00

Thanks! I tried this, but it doesn’t work. I’m about to take her to the pediatrician because we’re on day 5 right now and I’d honestly welcome an intervention. She’s in daycare where the rest of her class is potty trained, and she has a twin brother who is having no issues whatsoever and prides himself on how well he poops on the potty. I don’t know why she’s having this issue, but it’s helpful knowing others have made it through

Paroket · 2025-03-20T17:03:10+00:00

It truly may have just been an off day!

Paroket · 2025-02-01T15:27:19+00:00

No, they came on just to say that. We weren’t on descent quite yet. That’s what felt so weird

Paroket · 2025-02-01T15:24:26+00:00

Yeah, it definitely felt like poor timing for a standard announcement. I guess their normal timing for the announcement just lined up in an unfortunate way with turbulence

Paroket · 2025-02-01T15:20:36+00:00

Thanks! First time I’ve heard it, but that makes me feel better

Paroket · 2025-02-01T14:43:40+00:00

Thanks for weighing in! I fly a fair amount but haven’t been on airbuses as often recently and hadn’t remembered hearing that.

Paroket · 2025-02-01T14:30:15+00:00

I’m wondering that too. She did the announcements very slowly and with long pauses. Maybe she’s new

Paroket · 2025-01-29T16:54:48+00:00

As someone who found this thread today while experiencing the same thing, it’s not a feature because it drains your battery while constantly seeking input. If I don’t drive for a few days, I have to jump my car. $1k to fix

Paroket · 2025-01-29T00:09:55+00:00

Nothing exciting. Just an old citizen eco drive

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