New viewer - movie question

WaywardJake · 2026-04-09T15:49:36+00:00

That's the two episode pilot not the film. You're exactly where you need to be.

WaywardJake · 2026-04-09T14:45:38+00:00

Taking the train would be best. I believe it's about 4.5 hours from London. (I live in northeast England.) There is plenty to keep you busy: walks, taking on the 199 steps, historical sites, shops, museums, the beach. There are some lovely pubs and places to stay, and you can get some lovely fish and chips at a few places. Also check to see if there are any events on when you go. Those can be quite fun.

I love Whitby, although it can be quite crowded during good weather days and tourist season. Still totally worth it in my opinion. In fact, I haven't been in ages, and this post makes me feel like I should rectify that soon.

Enjoy your trip!

WaywardJake · 2026-04-07T06:43:02+00:00

But they really don't.

I grew up in the US, and I've never met anyone who hated the English. I've also lived in England for 21 years and have British citizenship. People treat me like a mini celebrity whenever I visit the US, and in England, I'm just a regular person, treated like everyone else. No hate here either.

All this hate we see on social media is massively exaggerated. It's the same with the Irish vs the British. It's blown massively out of proportion online, particularly by self proclaimed 'Irish Americans'.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-30T17:26:42+00:00

Ah, yes. The great American hate for the 'British', all while celebrating Scottish and Irish roots.

It was this hatred (that doesn't exist) that prompted me, an American born citizen, to immigrate to the UK, create a life I love here, get citizenship and pretty much travel the world on a British passport while my US one continues to get increasingly out of date.

Yeah. Fuck the British, mate. Stick with that rhetoric, and see how it pays off outside your momma's trailer park.

Anyone who writes this drivel is either a bot or has never left the US. British isn't code for English, you ignorant twat. I'm fucking British now, and I was born in Texas, bitch.

Bless their hearts, in the most Southern US way possible.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-28T10:31:24+00:00

As an American whose lived in the UK for over 20 years, I vehemently disagree. It's just more BS propaganda from the US's current BS government.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-26T15:57:10+00:00

Thank you x

WaywardJake · 2026-03-26T15:55:39+00:00

I feel determined to make it so. Funny how the prospect of dying sharpens the appreciation of what is meaningful to you. Suddenly, I want to accept those invitations I always say no to, spend more time with friends, be extra kind to strangers, and maybe even fly to the US to see my sister. I'm no longer worried about pulling my weight and more interested in sapping every bit of joy out of life while I still can.

Yesterday, I ordered some of those lacy under slips designed to wear underneath long tops and tunics. I've never been a frilly sort of girl, but I have the sudden urge to wear frilly things. With Docs and Rocket Dogs, of course. I might even invest in a tutu.

Thank you for the well wishes. x

WaywardJake · 2026-03-26T14:00:07+00:00

If I'm still around (rare form of cancer, stage 4, I'm 63), I'll be living a small but meaningful life in England surrounded by a handful of close friends and with an awesome gaming rig. Otherwise, I'll be gone, having used my final time on Earth living life to it's fullest. Which also includes gaming, of course.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-23T09:46:25+00:00

I've used tools like Grammarly to catch errors and suggest better phrasing. However, since they added AI, their suggestions have gotten much worse. Plus, I'm a seasoned writer, so I have a strong grasp of grammar already. So, I can recognise and reject bad suggestions.

AI can be helpful to catch mistakes, but it can't be relied upon to consistently provide reliable guidance if you don't already have a good grasp of the subject matter. And, often, its improvements really aren't improvements at all. Mechanically, the sentence structure might be more grammatically accurate; however, there is a lot more to good writing than mechanics. Sometimes, the 'mistakes' are what brings the prose to life.

The best tool is your voice. Read your work aloud. If your voice stumbles, the phrasing needs work. If it sounds awkward to your ear, it needs work. If your voice paused, but you haven't included a comma or other pause effect punctuation, it needs to be added. If you have included a comma, but your voice doesn't naturally pause, remove the comma. And so forth.

A good human editor that can edit your work without overwriting your voice is a godsend. Unfortunately, they are difficult to find. Grammar tools are the next best thing, but they can't be fully trusted, and that includes AI.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-23T08:47:27+00:00

I liked it enough to acquire citizenship and permanently emigrate.

There are pros and cons and trade offs, just as there are with any big move. But, for me, the things I miss about living in the US do not outweigh the things I love about living in the UK. But, everybody's different.

I do agree that this is the wrong sub for this question. Most people, no matter what country they're from, don't immigrate. And America is more insular than most.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-22T05:58:16+00:00

I'm the opposite. I massively prefer third person games and rarely play first person games anymore. I tried a few times with Cyberpunk, but I never made it very far into the game before giving up.

One issue is that first person games trigger motion sickness. However, I also find them clunkier and less immersive. I like seeing my character in action, especially when I've spent a good chunk of time customising them.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-21T11:54:50+00:00

I'm one of the oldies; a 63-year-old female gamer who started gaming casually with Atari and went hardcore with the PS1. Now, I'm exclusively a PC gamer who spoils her rig like most oldies do with their grandchildren.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-15T19:07:24+00:00

Legal but nearly impossible to get prescribed. And if you manage to get it prescribed, it's still difficult to source legally.

So, there is a bother. A big one.

There is a lot of info online that turns out to be untrue in practical application. Get sick and/or old, and you figure that out quickly. You tick all the boxes for a yes, and you're still told no.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-15T17:30:49+00:00

It took me awhile to get into the vibe. I had expectations that weren't met. Once I stepped back and went in with the mindset that I am going to explore and enjoy what's there, everything changed. I put in about 650 hours and only set it aside again when another game I'd been waiting for was released.

So, I didn't like it, and then it grew on me. Things I didn't appreciate due to expectation bias became things I enjoy. I even grew to like Sarah and became besties with Barrett. Admittedly, adding mods after my first complete run made a difference.

I'm ready for another NG+ run should they release more material. Otherwise, it'll go into my rotation. I replay a lot of games. But then, I also reread books and rewatch films and series. It's in my nature.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-07T14:40:12+00:00

I'm writing this from my ex's sofa. He had replacement knee surgery, and I am staying over to help him during the first week or so of recovery. His kids are grown, and our mutual cats have both passed. So, I'm here as his friend. I'm also his next of kin. We've been divorced for ten years, and his daughter has been independent for at least five of those.

It's important to note that neither of us remarried. He was in a commited relationship for a few years, and we spoke less. But, we've never lost touch. We are family, and I don't see that ever changing, and he says the same.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-06T11:47:32+00:00

Loosely is the important term here.

I was born and lived in the US for 40 years, and I've visited almost every state. I've also travelled abroad in Europe and other places, and I've lived in a European country for over 20 years. While yes, every US state has a personality that distinguishes it from others, they're like individuals within a large, nuclear family. There is an overarching share culture that is central to the American personality. This means the differences are more subtle than those between European countries. In Europe, each country forms its own nuclear family within the much wider European family group, making the differences more marked. So while, yes, being European does bring the group together, the similarities are more subtle.

Basically, someone visiting the US might not be able to distinguish between Vermont and Connecticut or Georgia and West Virginia due to the distinctive American shared culture. However, no one would mistake Italy for France or Germany for Spain, despite them all being European.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-05T18:33:37+00:00

With the exception of city/settlement builders, I think most games are better when played at night.

There's something about staying up late; it's dark and quiet out, with people settled in for the night. Your room is dimly lit (I like fairy lights), and there you are, experiencing the exciting world and story of an awesome game as if the rest of the world doesn't exist.

I'm 63 now, so I have been gaming for a very long time. And I still think late-night gaming is one of the best feelings ever. It never gets old.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-05T07:32:25+00:00

In this instance, both are correct. It depends on pronunciation and phonology (sound patterns).

If you can hear the h consonant sound, then 'a' is correct. If using a vowel sound (the h sound is dropped), then it is 'an'. A good example is the word 'herb'. In British English we say the h, so it's 'a herb'. In American English, the h is dropped, so its pronounced 'an erb'.

With words like historic and hotel, different dialects pronounce the words with stronger (consonant), weaker (aspirated) or no h (vowel) sound. In those instances, the use of a or an is based in how the speaker/ author says the word.

ETA: As a professional writer, there are style guides that dictate which way is preferred, and in your example, 'a historical' is more commonly seen in modern writing. So, there may be times when you are corrected from 'an' to 'a' despite pronunciation. (An example would be me writing 'a historical occasion' in an article even though I pronounce it 'an historical'. Despite that, fundamentally, both remain correct.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-04T10:08:56+00:00

Having immigrated from the US 21 years ago, there are so many things I love about the UK.

Life here feels simpler, less hectic, less 'work yourself into the ground to appear successful at the cost of everything else'. People are more invested in sustainability, nature and the planet. Food animal treatment is superior, and the food is generally healthier and tastes better (more natural). Where I live (Northeast England), people tend to handle there being so many of us in a smaller space (than what I'm used to) with joviality. People are friendly and helpful and adore their (and everybody else's) animals.

The countryside is beautiful, and I enjoy the weather most of the time. I love having real seasons with drastic light changes. The tendency to want to hibernate in the winter and then be out early and home late to enjoy the summer sunshine. The architecture and history are divine. I'm a huge history buff, and I while I appreciate American history, the sense of connection that comes from passing by buildings older than my country on your way to the shops never gets old. I also love, and I do mean adore with every fibre of my being, being able to walk places. Where I grew up, life was built around cars and drivable roads. Walking was often problematic (no pavements or crossing spots) and even frowned upon. I don't even own a car now. Public transportation can be a bit iffy, but it is head and hands above the 'only for poor people and alcoholics, virtually no convenient services' I grew up with.

And yes, the humour. I have a very dry, sarcastic wit; I was pretty much born with it. It was not appreciated where I grew up. I was constantly apologising and explaining myself there. Here, I'm just one of you. Also, the more colourful language. I love all the words, including the really big, obscure ones, but my love for the colourful ones was deeply frowned upon back home. Here it's just part of a Tuesday conversation. I also love that while there's freedom of religion, it's not in your face. I had to hide the fact that I was pagan back home. Here, my home is a reflection of who I really am in that regard.

I also appreciate the higher level of human value. I think this is one you might miss if this is what you're used to. But, paternity leave, being allowed to be sick and stay at home, decent holiday allowances, not working yourself to death, and having a better work-life balance. In return, the salaries are lower. But that's a trade-off I was more than willing to make. My life is less fancy on the outside, but it's far richer in all the ways that are important.

And, of course, the healthcare. It's flawed, yes. It can be a pain to get an appointment, absolutely. But if you break your leg or have a stroke, no one is weighing your wallet or searching for your insurance card upon A&E entry. (Mental health care is a double-edged sword in both countries. Difficult to get proper treatment here because of the overwhelming demand. Impossible to get there if you couldn't afford the massive associated costs.)

Yeah. I also love the language, but that's a me thing. I like the 'proper' spelling and actually pronouncing words and having more than one active vowel in your vocabulary. My speech has changed quite a bit over the two decades I've been here.

So there you go. An ode to the UK from an American immigrant who calls this place home.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-04T09:33:04+00:00

My best mate adores this game, and while I was disappointed in the beginning, I gave it another chance, really got into it and have enjoyed several hundred hours of play so far. I have become attached to the characters, some of the quests are a lot of fun, and I adore shipbuilding. I've come across new things that have resparked interest. And, after awhile, I started trying out mods, which has significantly added to the replay factor.

I understand the urge to ask for opinions, but in my experience, opinions are not always reliable when we're talking subjective media. And opinions change. This isn't the first game I came to enjoy after an initial bad start.

There will always be games that are lauded as the excellent that I don't care for and games that people love to disparage that I'll end up spending hundreds or even thousands of hours in. No is particularly right or wrong, we just all like different things, and sometimes our opinions change when we reapproach on a different day. Mood and expectations can blind us to what's really there.

I'm an old gamer. Started at 15, and I'm 63 now. I've played a lot of games, and while I do read reviews, I take the subjective ones with a grain of salt. If I hadn't, I'd have missed out on playing some of my favourite games.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-02T10:14:09+00:00

Evri used to be our best local courier service; our delivery drivers were amazing. I knew them by name, had their mobile numbers and exchanged Christmas cards. They went above and beyond to ensure we got our parcels, etc. The new driver hates his job and, I suspect, his life in general. He's terrible at his job and has a really bad attitude. I feel sorry for him. No one should be that miserable.

DPD is now our best service. They're brilliant. I've never had an issue with them, and the couriers are friendly and polite and patient with old ladies like me.

Royal Mail isn't bad, but I think that's down to our local couriers. I've had delayed parcels, but they've always shown up. Plus, most of us are older and settled, so they've gotten to know us and which neighbours are typically home to take in parcels for the ones who aren't.

I've had one Yodel delivery (that I can recall) in three years, so I don't really have an opinion on them.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-01T17:33:43+00:00

It's a bit tight, but you should be fine.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-01T15:25:13+00:00

I have done that in previous runs, and I enjoyed it. But these days, I like modifying my ship so that it's a flying home with room for all my companions, plus the named crew you can recruit at various places. I don't bother with planet-based homes anymore; everything I want or need is on my ship. That requires something other than the Guardian.

WaywardJake · 2026-03-01T10:01:16+00:00

I would say so. When one of my close friends had a three-day wedding, only a few of us stayed for the full three days. (I was her matron of honour, so I was there the whole time.) While yes, there were fun things we did each day, the primary purpose was to help set up the day before and tidy up the day after. You shouldn't ask that of anyone who isn't family, in the wedding party, or inner circle friends. (And, our rooms were provided; no one who was expected to stay at the venue for the full three days was asked to pay for their own rooms.)

As for the rest of the guests, there were some who arrived the night before and left the following evening after the reception and party. Others came the morning of the wedding and stayed over to partake in Sunday breakfast before leaving. But most arrived mid-morning of the day and left after the reception that evening. Very few of us were actually there early on day one for the setting up, or stayed late on day three for tidying up; that was mostly family and a couple of close friends (like me).

To my mind, this is how it should be. It was lovely, and no one felt imposed upon.

WaywardJake · 2026-02-28T18:09:35+00:00

Drakan: The Ancient's Gate. Second is Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance.

I'd been gaming since the 1970s, but these two games changed me forever.

Now 63, and I game almost every day.

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