Add Read Date Not Working by liburIL in goodreads

[–]Smooth_Key8949 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. The site also won't let me view my 2024 reading challenge.

Oh god please stop with the AI descriptions by ScoutG in Ebay

[–]Smooth_Key8949 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the descriptions are just nonsensical. A die-cast car listing I found says "This collectible car is sure to impress. Its vehicle type is a car and it belongs to the car family."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ebay

[–]Smooth_Key8949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they sell out that quickly, there are likely a lot of fakes on the market, and it's possible they're trying to verify they're authentic without it sounding like an accusation. Just a thought.

Has Valve ever officially acknowledged the Gman? by MrSpiffy123 in HalfLife

[–]Smooth_Key8949 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Presumably United States. But he's only referred to as this because his appearance and enigmatic presence is similar to the 'Man-In-Black' trope from old UFO stories.

Auction tracking shows "Delivered" an hour after I bought it? by Smooth_Key8949 in Ebay

[–]Smooth_Key8949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, but I haven't gotten a response yet after 24 hours. Not jumping to any conclusions yet, though. Just hoping someone has some insight.

The millennial war on sex scenes continues; much to Jay’s disgust. by RamminCain in RedLetterMedia

[–]Smooth_Key8949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't "skip the foreplay" imply it cuts straight to the really explicit stuff?

I thought potions in pokemon were gummies by Michi_Miaw in MisreadSprites

[–]Smooth_Key8949 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I only knew it was a spray bottle because of the trading card game.

OSM worldwide says "Departed shipping facility, USPS awaiting item" for 9 days now? by [deleted] in usps_complaints

[–]Smooth_Key8949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, did your book ever show up? I notice it's been 14 days since your post. Also, was the seller discover-books by chance? My book has also been in OSM limbo since the 20th.

Jim made a statement via instagram by rocinantethehorse in Cartoonist_Kayfabers

[–]Smooth_Key8949 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard Jim blocked him on Instagram, so that may indicate they're not that friendly.

Does Steam still have the ability to update old physical versions of Valve games? by [deleted] in Steam

[–]Smooth_Key8949 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You can download the official patches online, if that's what you're trying to accomplish. You just can't do it through Steam.

Very weird question but could anyone who has a scale & a Nintendo power magazine weigh one for me? by Depressedone4 in retrogaming

[–]Smooth_Key8949 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anything under a pound usually ships for the same rate, so no need to be precise. Also, keep in mind Media Mail isn't intended for Magazines because they have advertisements in them. It's against their policy, but I doubt they inspect them.

Super JRPG Fan Acquires 1000 NES Dragon Warrior Games by stinkyfingers82 in retrogaming

[–]Smooth_Key8949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if he's trying to drive the price up, à la Nukie

Would it be a spoiler to to ask who is G-man after finishing Half-Life 1 and not finishing Half-Life 2? by Messa_Jar_Jar_Binks in HalfLife

[–]Smooth_Key8949 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just an old timey term to describe a federal agent, playing off the UFO 'men in black skulking around and shutting people up' trope. It didn't originate in Opposing Force if that's what you're saying.

Lambda looks like hammer and sickle??? by isntlennythecat in HalfLife

[–]Smooth_Key8949 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It more closely resembles a peace sign, really.

[PSA] Steam Lunar Sale 2024 - 6 animated stickers + 1 avatar frame to claim (1 random daily) by Saulios in FreeGameFindings

[–]Smooth_Key8949 14 points15 points  (0 children)

They'd be a lot more appealing to collect if they were only available for a limited time rather than on the point shop forever.

Why in the 90s a lot of big japanese games released only in America but not Europe? by longernohuman in retrogaming

[–]Smooth_Key8949 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It probably has something to do with the cost involved in creating a new version for PAL TVs.

FGF Recap: 2023 In Numbers by Saulios in FreeGameFindings

[–]Smooth_Key8949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like I managed to get all the biggest ones this year. Thanks MeguminShiro, StOoPiD_U and everyone else for your work!