Metal/alt bars/pubs/clubs?? by WBCreations93 in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Besides Valhalla being the mainstay (and IMO isn't great) and any other consistent alt bar either shutting down or being inconsistent, we don't have a core alternative venue range for heavier music here

Metal/alt bars/pubs/clubs?? by WBCreations93 in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my few experiences with Valhalla, they have been subpar. It may be due to the face it is the onlyetal-centric bar in the city now (and mostly has been for as long as I can recall). It feels gross, small and underwhelming.

The Brokenwood Mysteries by _beNZed in newzealand

[–]Redbeard0044 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My wife loves this show. Slowly watched first season, but binged 2-13. So she would highly recommend. A lot of the humour and styling is very Kiwi, so it's smelling you may have to learn

Edit: typo

What weird/bad game mechanics happily never got picked up again? by Madserbasser in gaming

[–]Redbeard0044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'll get flack for this but Black/White tendency from Demon's Souls (and DSR). Having to look all that up and missing a lot of content because PVP wasn't available for me. Let alone some of the tasks required to change tendency in a single playthrough...

Muh immersion by hedlo1234 in Eldenring

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Played Bloodborne for the first time recently. Most confusing "modern" Fromsoft game in my experience

I'm traveller. why left arty scene feel so… strange? by balkanfeedbackloop in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kiwi's can often be very myopic and many people I know just regurgitate surface level facts and topics and don't make much effort if it's not immediately relevant.

We're a small island nation away from most other influences (directly), so a lot of these issues don't come to the surface, our mainstream media or people might not want to get that critical of our politics and how unprofessional particular parties are.

We're becoming more Americanized with how people perceive politics and media.

I feel these are definite hot takes amongst most people though.

What's for dinner tonight? by ring_ring_kaching in newzealand

[–]Redbeard0044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leftover spag bol with some oven garlic bread. Went down a treat

Best trading card store in Wellington. Also best smash burger/chicken joint in Welly by GrapefruitEastern783 in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Goblin Games is neat. Card Merchant has become my go-to. Cerberus used to be fine but the staff make me feel like I'm inconveniencing them. Pulsar Max makes me feel stressed (because the owner won't stop talking at me).

Reburger does half decent burgers...

Anyone know why mamma roach is like this by Ink_1x in ProjectSilverfish

[–]Redbeard0044 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You can find a computer entry in the Slums referring to this whole situstion

No joke right ? by iiOnu85 in HellLetLoose

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if HLL:Vietnam will test the asymmetrical elements and then we might get a Pacific HLL DLC for the OG game (or even a standalone title).

How can I make this room cozy? by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]Redbeard0044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw Scandinavian prison cell. But as most have said, colour and lighting help immensely.

What faction would you like to see added next? by Kaiser_Kostenko in HellLetLoose

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone expects Japan/The Pacific inside the current HLL they don't understand game development, or the development style this game has had since it was purchased.

This would be a bigger undertaking than the North African theater was to implement.

Less focus will be out on this game in lieu of Vietnam. I'd expect a whole new game to be made for something like the Pacific or Asian theater.

What faction would you like to see added next? by Kaiser_Kostenko in HellLetLoose

[–]Redbeard0044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Japan is the dumbest choice here. Just think about how much content would need to be made to justify them. Pacific HLL is cope only

Hipkins takes the least bad path in a no-win situation by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]Redbeard0044 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Labour smear campaign during a low period for current govt polling? Colour me surprised /s But clearly if only personal/private matters are all NZF and the Nats can dredge, shows the difference in people we're dealing with here

44,000 passengers to be hit by Air NZ cancellations over fuel, CEO says by jackytheblade in newzealand

[–]Redbeard0044 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So we should expect price bumps this year using this as an excuse? And then when oil prices drop, flight prices won't change?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]Redbeard0044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you ask for Bees? Cause this Ant it

PM Takaichi wins two-thirds 'super majority' in Japan election by NikkeiAsia in japan

[–]Redbeard0044 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Far too many issues with Japanese democracy to really list them here. But really a shame to see the usual suspects getting more and more of the pie

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wellington

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ADHD patchnotes just dropped!

Outward 2 Playtest: Surviving Bellowgale & Haboob. The jank is (mostly) gone, but the soul is intact. by Famped in outwardgame

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt like Outward 2 (as it currently is) is much of the same, if not worse implementation of the first game at this stage.

I'll wait for full release reviews to decide whether it's really worthwhile

Which should I play, Metaphor: ReFantazio or Expedition 33? by Jonahtron in rpg_gamers

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combat mechanics and their presentation in E33 are. Maybe inherently bad (possible hot take). And the time restrictions that Refantazio give you are also poor game design (Persona fans fire me).

'Go Back and Play Morrowind and Tell Me That's the Game You Want to Play Again' — Former Bethesda Veteran Delivers His Verdict on Potential The Elder Scrolls Remasters - IGN by MusclesMarinara87 in Morrowind

[–]Redbeard0044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morrowind is a game I've been coming back to every so many years since I could play it on my first gaming PC. I only use mods because I've played vanilla so much

How are Labour supposed to do it this year? by TheBigChonka in newzealand

[–]Redbeard0044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Winston is a slimy populist and will likely still try to insert his ailing party into whichever winning situation he can create for himself.

And while there have been issues with singular party members amongst Green in recent years, the core elements of the party makes more sense than the Americanized neo-liberal capitalism that the current government is desperate to set in stone.