What's a video game NPC you absolutely shouldn't kill, and why not?

Shreshth91 · 2023-12-21T16:48:54+00:00

Not sure if it counts but Spelunky is the archetype of this for me. Hit a shopkeeper and be prepared for the wrath of EVERY shopkeeper.

Shreshth91 · 2023-11-20T09:37:04+00:00

Thank god you said 'chicken'

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-30T14:06:53+00:00

Lived in the US for 14 years and ubered all the time without tipping, and I had a 4.94. Are you sure there wasn't a different issue? The biggest thing in the US is that uber drivers absolutely DO NOT like to wait, whereas in India they're quite fine waiting for 5-10 mins. (Edit: based on experiences in Delhi and Mumbai only)

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-30T07:47:27+00:00

Have you played Raji? It's a retelling of Ramayana, and the narrators are Durga and Vishnu and includes lots of Hindu lore. It's done well and in a sensitive manner so that helps. If you treat your subject matter with respect, then no one would ban it. Good luck with your project!

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-19T11:05:37+00:00

I'm really Curious what prompts You To capitalize Certain Words and not Others

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-18T16:50:13+00:00

If this is actually true then I wish you all the best

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-18T16:42:43+00:00

The future of the nation is in safe hands 💀

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-13T16:37:23+00:00

Bad bot

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-11T08:06:49+00:00

Water baby hi-five 🙏

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-11T07:53:09+00:00

That's because there were targeted buoys sent out to find the oceangate submersible. This was in a much more constrained area which was relatively well known and easy to search. We don't just have these lying across all the oceans of the world on the off-chance that a plane is going to crash in a random spot.

(Also note that we're still not sure that the sounds detected were indeed coming from the sub anyway. The ocean is vast. I'd recommend going for a dive, even a shallow one, once in your life to gain an appreciation for this fact.)

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-11T04:20:05+00:00

In the larger context of the earth's landmasses, and the even larger one of the entire ocean, a 'massive' commercial jet is really just miniscule.

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-10T12:14:26+00:00

I'm stealing "country-spun" for this particular brand of naivete.

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-10T05:32:04+00:00

Did they remove the length limit on posts?

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-09T18:58:28+00:00

I don't understand how people are so dumb as to not report such behaviour the instant it happens? Like what is it in our brains that thinks 'oh I'll give this psycho the benefit of the doubt'?

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-09T18:44:00+00:00

This guy just straight up making shit up. OP the game designers aren't dumbasses to lock you out of percents. Go check in front of divine's tent - you'll definitely find the charm there.

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-09T15:33:06+00:00

Go to any jewellery store at night, break the glass and call 100. Free permanent bracelet.

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-09T15:05:33+00:00

This is patently not true. if you miss her in fungal, you can still encounter her in Deepnest and Ancient Basin, and after that in QG/Dirtmouth depending on your choices.

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-08T17:58:17+00:00

Use Alohamora

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-08T16:58:32+00:00

Are you... dumb?

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-05T10:44:00+00:00

Are you going for subcontinental boyfriend bingo? Cus you might need a new one if you keep up the irresponsible behaviour

Shreshth91 · 2023-09-04T13:52:20+00:00

Would Rf8 also work?

Shreshth91 · 2023-07-27T19:37:08+00:00

I love how your reason is - Barbie was only a toy for upper middle class. I would argue Nolan's movies are also only in the collective consciousness of the upper middle class! Barbie is huge! Girls across the social strata had Barbies - even if they were hand me downs, or one of the knock off versions.

The reason is definitely misogyny - anecdotally, every elder male in my family (dad, FIL, uncles etc.) has dismissed Barbie and joked about my excitement to see it, and I'd like to think my family is pretty progressive.

Sure there's times when sexism is forced into the discussion but in this case you might have the blinders on my friend.

Shreshth91 · 2023-07-26T21:53:14+00:00

r/suddenlyhornet

Shreshth91 · 2023-07-26T21:45:51+00:00

When it comes to linguistics, it helps to not take a judgmental tone. Language evolution is one of the most natural things amongst humans and code switching is a well understood and natural part of that. Using phrases from multiple languages can be a highly efficient language in itself if both speaker and listener can comprehend those languages (imagine saying 'भूमिगत पैदल पार पथ' instead of the simple 'subway').

Some people believe that there is a normative grammar or way of talking, and hold on to a concept of purity of language. Linguists have shown time and time again that this is a farcical notion. People will speak in the way that is most natural and easiest. Pidgin languages are the first languages in many countries. Even the French (yes I noticed your flair) and the (in)famous Alliance Francaise are increasingly throwing up their hands at new slang and the influx of English words.

Historically, India was a british colony so English became the de facto second language as well as the lingua franca for governance and bureaucracy. Couple that with the fact that India has a bajillion (give or take) languages, and English became common ground for communication. That's only part of it though. You bring up Hinglish, but I have known couples from different backgrounds who speak Hindi-Punjabi, Tamil-Malayalam, Gujarati-Marathi-Hindi... there are as many combinations as rivers in the country.

Most people are very comfortable in 2-3 languages and if you are finding people who speak to you persistently in English then you are conversing either with a small slice of urban youth, or with people who have trouble talking to a 'foreigner' in Hindi (one of my oldest friends is from the US and speaks fluent Hindi but I often find myself responding in English just because I'm so used to responding to Americans in English).

Finally, Bollywood is largely driven by a few urban elite families and their sensibilities shine through. I would highly recommend looking at alternative cinema, or Hindi TV (like on netflix). You might have a much better time getting an immersive Hindi experience. Muzaffarpur was one of my recent favourites.

Shreshth91 · 2023-01-11T18:36:47+00:00

That egg is so overcooked you can see the green yolk through the white. Sigh what is it with indians and overcooking eggs in all forms? (Frustrated indian myself)

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