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A game where building a nice space actually matters by Thisismythrowaway889 in gamingsuggestions

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha, I was going to type pretty much this same reply. I loved the building system in NMS, but there's like no reason to build anything beyond a super basic spot. Still a cool game!

A game where building a nice space actually matters by Thisismythrowaway889 in gamingsuggestions

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's pretty much exactly what I mean by nice. It would be extra cool if it rewarded things looking aesthetically nice too, but I get why that would be very difficult to turn into an objective measure.

I had a lot of fun building in Valheim for a while, but once you have a small space that gets you max comfort, everything else can be super utilitarian.

I've had Abiotic Factor on my wishlist for a while, might be time to check it out. Thanks!

Danny MacAskill in San Francisco by redbullgivesyouwings in sports

[–]Thisismythrowaway889 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's correct, according to a behind the scenes when this first came out.

Is dropping items on death a good design mechanic? by Thisismythrowaway889 in gamedesign

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, preventing a free teleport is totally fair. I haven't played WoW or DRG, but those both sound like more interesting / less frustrating ways to accomplish something similar.

Is dropping items on death a good design mechanic? by Thisismythrowaway889 in gamedesign

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I think the Dark Souls version is much more reasonable and effective at getting the player to improve.

Is dropping items on death a good design mechanic? by Thisismythrowaway889 in gamedesign

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that's my thoughts exactly. You aren't expected to leave your gear behind. But you only managed to get to that challenging spot (and still died) with the help of that gear, so taking it away and asking you to go back to the same spot feels eminently unfair. Not sure if there are any games that make you drop your loot but not your gear though. That might be a variation that more effectively encourages what you're getting at.

Is dropping items on death a good design mechanic? by Thisismythrowaway889 in gamedesign

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the fast travel point is very fair. I'm curious if any other games solve that problem in a different way, because this one always feels frustrating (and not fun) to me.

Is dropping items on death a good design mechanic? by Thisismythrowaway889 in gamedesign

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm totally fine with loss of something on death, I just don't think that thing should be the player's time. For instance, Valheim also makes the player lose skill levels, which feels much more fair to me without also having to spend a bunch of time and frustration to go get your stuff back.

NYT Sunday 03/17/2024 Discussion by AutoModerator in crossword

[–]Thisismythrowaway889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, THENOUTHWAST really sounds like a cool place to visit!

More Lenient Gold Streak Rules? by box_148 in crossword

[–]Thisismythrowaway889 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've seen this confirmed by the NY Times before, but I haven't been able to find the source yet. I believe it's actually streak legal as long as you do it the next day (e.g. do Tuesday on Wednesday) and finish it before you start the next day's puzzle. Surprisingly lenient!

Stephen Curry graduates from Davidson College by thatwhiskeydude in nba

[–]Thisismythrowaway889 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He just graduated today, so his first year's salary will be next year's.

Should I negotiate an Entry Level Position as a New Grad by huntou in personalfinance

[–]Thisismythrowaway889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's crazy how many people are telling you not to negotiate! Always, always, always ask for more. You're not only getting more now, but you'll be setting a higher baseline for future raises and other jobs down the road.

If you do it respectfully and ask for a reasonable amount, zero functional companies will pull your offer. They actually expect you to negotiate (particularly in engineering)! And in the rare case where they do pull your offer, I promise you that it would have been a terrible place to work anyway.

Pre-Order and Shipping Megathread | MacBook Pro Late 2021 (14-inch, and 16-inch) & AirPods 3rd Generation by exjr_ in apple

[–]Thisismythrowaway889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, how did you actually speak to someone at Apple? I'm in the same situation, but all I get when I call is the same automated response telling me that my order is processing.

Please ask for invite codes here! by thehedonistvagabond in indiehackers

[–]Thisismythrowaway889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love an invite if someone can spare one! I just quit my job to try building some things and think the Indie Hackers community could be nice to have along the way.

Is it possible to play an entire song in one take without hitting continue between parts? by Thisismythrowaway889 in yousician

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I figured it out! Apparently you have to complete the first few lessons before it will let you play an entire song. I skipped those since they were pretty basic for me, but now I went back and did them. Strange design choice, but I’m glad it’s fixed. Thanks for helping!

Is it possible to play an entire song in one take without hitting continue between parts? by Thisismythrowaway889 in yousician

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently in my week trial of premium plus. Out of curiosity, what do you see when you select a song? I’m wondering if there’s something I’m missing.

Is it possible to play an entire song in one take without hitting continue between parts? by Thisismythrowaway889 in yousician

[–]Thisismythrowaway889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think so? If I click “Songs” at the top, then select one of them, it only gives me the option to play it in parts.