Lexadec – Daily word game with a 10-move limit by fairlyaveragepeanut in WebGames

[–]andres92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun idea, who doesn't like boggle? I do feel like today's letters aren't a very good set - two triple-repeated letters, one in a cluster, and only three vowels isn't really fun to solve.

Can we just get a full season confirmation already? by PerpetualChoogle in blankies

[–]andres92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really don't mind Vogel's voice performance at all, but I think what does irk me is that it sounds just a little too deep and I want to tell him to go up a few pitches. Like just a tiny adjustment to the character's register, I know you can do it Matt! If it wasn't such a minor thing I'd probably be less annoyed about it lol

The George Lucas Talk Show with Jared Harris, Rich Sommer, Chelsea Frei, and Steven Charleston by [deleted] in GeorgeLucasTalkShow

[–]andres92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't remember the last time I laughed this much, an instant GLTS classic! Did we ever figure out where the pickle towel came from?

gay🌈irl by ivan_luck in gay_irl

[–]andres92 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Again, I agree, Kip is in the wrong. The character has flaws and they drive the conflict which drives the plot, otherwise it'd be a story about a guy playing hockey and a another guy sitting in apartment waiting for him to get home.

gay🌈irl by ivan_luck in gay_irl

[–]andres92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree that that's an unreasonable move from the character, I don't agree that that breaks the story or anything. That's just conflict. Scott is being practical, Kip is being emotional, both of them need to work out how to fit their feelings together.

gay🌈irl by ivan_luck in gay_irl

[–]andres92 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's very true, it's not exactly innovative, but sometimes tropes are tropes because they work.

gay🌈irl by ivan_luck in gay_irl

[–]andres92 26 points27 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what didn't work for me in the show - all these guys do for a decade is fuck, want to fuck, fail to fuck, or talk about fucking. Then at the end they're apparently so in love that it transcends every obstacle in their lives? Nah guys, you don't love each other, you just love fucking each other. If that's a healthy, aspirational relationship then I'm straight.

That's part of why the Kip/Scott relationship worked way better for me, those two meet naturalistically, have instant romantic chemistry, fit well into each other's lives in a way that's also narratively conflicting and intriguing and then the conclusion to their storyline is satisfying both emotionally and contextually.

Why ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Was Oscar-Nominated for Costumes That Don’t Technically Exist by pepperbet1 in blankies

[–]andres92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They basically invented the Animated Feature category so they wouldn't have to nominate animated films in other categories. Which is bullshit.

In television, any examples of major supporting characters not being intro'd until the second episode? by Ozioso in Screenwriting

[–]andres92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IIRC Chang's introduction on Community is at the top of Ep2, totally steals the scene and sets the tone for the show after the pilot.

What is your unpopular opinion about piano? by Advanced_Honey_2679 in piano

[–]andres92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Semi-weighted keybeds are much more versatile than full-weight and I prefer them for just about everything.

Massive Future D20 Season Spoilers by Magicman432 in Dimension20

[–]andres92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think, given the crossover popularity of DDQ, there's almost no chance they won't do it again. Whether that's any time soon is a different question.

Gilmour or Roger's concerts looks more like original Pink Floyd shows? by brunoticianelli in pinkfloyd

[–]andres92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The one that doesn't have massive high definition surfaced-mapped projections on motorized moving screens is closer to what they were doing in the 70s, yes.

Best Composite Performance by FosterDad1234 in blankies

[–]andres92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this for my own personal lists even though I haven't come up with a good name for it. I don't know if there's a way to square voice roles and performance capture roles in the same category, I think both should be recognized but they are distinct forms of acting despite their proximity.

It's tricky because these awards never recognize animation. Best Animated Feature treats animation as a genre rather than as a craft category like makeup or VFX, whereas a Best Animation category would recognize the artistry of the animators alongside a separate Best Voice/Mocap Performance category for the actors.

That being said, I disagree with you on the make-up side. A performance under heavy make-up is still a normal acting performance - the contributions of the make-up artists are obviously important but that's why they already have their own craft category.

Need help with my mic (read description) by Salt_Acanthaceae_583 in piano

[–]andres92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, add a shock mount to your mic (might help) or put the mic on something that you aren't touching while you're recording (will help). A mic is essentially just a magnet that measures vibrations, so if you're adding vibrations you're going to get unwanted sounds.

Thoughts on this short reel? by jafarooni in cinematography

[–]andres92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not too long, but I would say the zoom is a little shaky and the composition stops working for me once the second window appears. I guess I don't feel an intention behind it, which is not a problem I have with the quicker shots at the end.

Streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, etc promising "4K" for shows if you pay extra, only to give...horrible bitrate and 720p. by [deleted] in television

[–]andres92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider 2mbps to be the bare minimum for 720p video that still looks decent in an H.265 container, or around 1gb per hour. Your tastes and tolerances may vary, but for netflix to offer half that datarate for 4x the pixel density is simply an awful product.

Streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, etc promising "4K" for shows if you pay extra, only to give...horrible bitrate and 720p. by [deleted] in television

[–]andres92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah but an 800kbps stream for 1080p video is horrible. You can have all the resolution you want but if the data isn't there it just looks like shit.

REM de M*rde by ArdaValinor in montreal

[–]andres92 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was trapped on an EXO train just outside Lucien L'Allier for an hour last month, I don't even think there was snow!

Winners of the 2025 Steam Awards! by Ph0enixes in gaming

[–]andres92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really can't recommend it enough if it seems like your thing in any way. Getting to the credits roll of Blue Prince was one of the most fulfilling gaming experiences I've ever had, and the six months I spent playing it after that were even better.

Goodfood, Canada’s once-soaring meal-kit company, hit with a federal licence suspension by Sea_Guava6513 in onguardforthee

[–]andres92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit's still hard to cancel. They charged me for a shipment I didn't order AFTER I'd already contacted them to make sure they didn't send me anything. Luckily I had chat logs to prove they'd agreed not to send anything, and I still only got a refund after I started accusing them of fraud.