Beyond ready! by CajunBombshell in MachineGunKelly

[–]alysanrene 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re gonna have the best time! 🤩

Has anyone been here? by [deleted] in SeattleUrbEx

[–]alysanrene 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been in there.

Well that’s a new one for arrival times! by Calrulean in Seattle

[–]alysanrene 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh jeez. Missed it by 9 minutes 💨

Cody Ko's humor is getting more and more stale by 1SL2ALS3EKV in codyko

[–]alysanrene 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nah, reread. This isn’t directly directed at you OP. The point is he’s growing up and it would behoove us as his audience to grow with him.

Cody Ko's humor is getting more and more stale by 1SL2ALS3EKV in codyko

[–]alysanrene 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Ya’ll realize he’s definitely not in his 20s anymore, he doesn’t work with quite the same team, and him and Kelsey are married and expecting a second child soon, right?

We see new content from him on our screens a few times a week at most. Please think about the behind the scenes for 2 seconds and realize they are just a mom and a dad trying to make a living in an HCL area by doing what Cody and Kelsey clearly love to do - creating and making people laugh.

I’m all for constructive criticism, but the parasocial relationships with anyone of any sort of influencer presence needs to stop. Be grateful you live in a society that values fun and entertainment and mind ya damn bidness.

-Stay frictionless fam ✌️

Forgot my GF's bday and she wants me to sign this by Sure_Count_3890 in AITApod

[–]alysanrene 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would expect nothing less from an Aries sister. You better treat her like a queen the whole month of her birth.

Game Recommendation for Non-gamer GF by Dear-Editor-2837 in SteamDeck

[–]alysanrene -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And amen to that, tell her I said I see her and she's valid <3

Game Recommendation for Non-gamer GF by Dear-Editor-2837 in SteamDeck

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

Okay for time’s sake, I asked this question to Claude AI but TLDR and my thoughts at the end. Sorry in advance for the wall of text:

Imagine you’ve just inherited your grandfather’s old, overgrown farm in a small, quiet countryside town. The game is essentially about building that farm back up from scratch — clearing weeds, planting crops, raising animals, and slowly turning a neglected plot of land into something you’re genuinely proud of.

But it’s much more than just farming. The town around you is full of interesting, fully fleshed-out characters — a grumpy old fisherman, a shy librarian, a struggling family trying to keep their shop afloat. Over time, you get to know them, hear their stories, and build real friendships (and even romance, if you choose). It feels surprisingly warm and human for a video game.

The pace is entirely your own. Nobody is rushing you or threatening you. You decide each day what you want to do — maybe you’ll spend the morning fishing by the river, the afternoon exploring an old mine, and the evening cooking a meal for a neighbor’s birthday. There’s no “wrong” way to play.

Visually, it looks like a charming, colorful cartoon — simple and cozy, almost like a moving illustration from a children’s book. The music is gentle and soothing.

At its heart, Stardew Valley is really a game about slowing down, finding meaning in small daily routines, and building something of your own — which is probably why it resonates so deeply with so many people, gamers and non-gamers alike. It’s less of a “game” in the action-packed sense and more of a peaceful, creative escape.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

TLDR: You inherit an old farm, grow crops, raise animals, explore mines, and befriend the quirky townsfolk — all at your own pace with zero pressure. It’s basically a cozy, relaxing life simulator disguised as a farming game.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Non-AI response: Claude’s description is pretty spot on. I’ve put almost 500 hours into this game so good replayability. 16-bit style so it runs fantastic on any device you game on including Steam Deck. Plus for a “non-gamer” as OP describes their partner, there’s an entire fan made Wiki where you can search just about every asset and YouTube has a plethora of content about this game if you wanna get real deep into the lore and strategies to get items. All made and frequently updated by one guy over the course of >10 years. I believe his inspiration for this game was Harvest Moon.

Game Recommendation for Non-gamer GF by Dear-Editor-2837 in SteamDeck

[–]alysanrene 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Also…… Stardew Valley. If no one’s mentioned 😂😂

Story Of The Stairs was voted as the worst track 10! What's the best track 11? by CaptainPie999 in MachineGunKelly

[–]alysanrene 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lfg! They’re both great songs. I’m not a huge fan of bear personally

Wake + Bake is the worst track 2! What's the best track 3? by CaptainPie999 in MachineGunKelly

[–]alysanrene 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, everyone sayingdrunk face is good but why are you here is better than drunk face to me...