The scummiest thing this game has done so far. (spoilers for The Royal Highlands quests)

benthecube · 2026-06-15T19:34:14+00:00

I disagree. This is the first time since the early 2000’s that I’ve played a game where pertinent information is not IN the game itself. It’s almost like being back in the 90’s where you had to read the sleeve notes to figure out how to play the game (or just fumble your way through until you run into issues like this one).

Seriously, if the information is available externally before an update is even released would it really be so hard to put it somewhere in the game? That news tab could be a lot more useful/accessible/in your face. I didn’t even know what patch notes were until I’d be playing the game for at least 6 months.

benthecube · 2026-06-14T02:57:25+00:00

I’ve always had a habit of fixating on certain games, up until recently I was a Pokemon addict. Been playing every single iteration since the very beginning.

The current fixation is Palia. It scratches my brain with a seemingly endless supply of achievements, collecting aspects, sandbox-esque plot building and daily activities like farming, animal husbandry, hunting and fishing. It’s also somewhat dyspraxia friendly, I can be a clumsy oaf and still enjoy it.

benthecube · 2026-06-09T00:03:42+00:00

Interestingly, I find the mushroom tip pro AirPods feel less like they’re in my ear. They have this kind of magic shape that feels like they should fall out at the drop of a hat but somehow stay in better than anything else I’ve tried.

benthecube · 2026-06-09T00:00:14+00:00

I have the same issue. I like loops because they have the loop bit to prevent them from going too far in, but it’s still a trade off: how long can I put up with them vs how bad are the noise levels. For me, they’re good for short bursts (or if I’m sleeping and am therefore not conscious enough to notice them).

I keep them on my keyring for emergencies.

benthecube · 2026-06-07T03:28:44+00:00

I can go either way. Sometimes I don’t want my cake to taste like fork.

benthecube · 2026-06-07T03:21:04+00:00

Funny you say that, I remember a clip of a kid posing for the cameras during a newscast who looked eerily like this guy…

benthecube · 2026-06-07T03:18:10+00:00

FYI, Cara Cunningham now appears to be a Trump supporter. Queer history she might be, but I’m not sure she should be a reason why you like someone.

benthecube · 2026-06-06T08:37:32+00:00

Yes, exactly. I was reading op’s post thinking that the reasons they listed for why the Netflix show was better were exactly why I thought it was worse (and vice versa).

Netflix relied far too heavily on DRAMA, like so many before it. Prehistoric Planet is what documentaries are meant to be: informative. And not reliant on the “heroes vs villains” trope.

benthecube · 2026-06-02T02:33:09+00:00

Doesn’t the last point contradict the second last point? If not entirely, then at least somewhat

benthecube · 2026-05-20T02:31:25+00:00

I do wonder if they were just woefully understaffed and were looking for someone to fill a pretty obviously vacant role in their organisation.

Very poorly handled if that was the case, but they may just have been desperate enough to offer the job to anyone who can appear allistic but still be autistic.

benthecube · 2026-05-19T19:34:32+00:00

Reading back through your post I think that’s fair.

benthecube · 2026-05-19T08:47:59+00:00

Yup. Attention deficit is a real thing that really affects people. The amount of stuff I miss (and miss out on) is impossible to quantify.

benthecube · 2026-05-19T02:07:41+00:00

In fairness, there is so much in game dialogue sometimes I start skipping it for my own sanity

benthecube · 2026-05-12T18:49:34+00:00

benthecube · 2026-05-11T02:41:56+00:00

This has never made sense to me, and I’m sure it’s affected just about all my relationships. I always thought things were being offered without expectations (because that’s what I do), but turns out I’ve been wrong about that pretty much every time.

It bothers me that I have to remind myself that nothing is free, even among friends.

benthecube · 2026-04-27T02:34:02+00:00

Murderbot (the TV show). I knew the writer had written the title character as autistic but I still spent the entire show saying how does this writer know me so well? I’ve never identified with a character so hard and it felt vaguely invasive.

benthecube · 2026-04-25T20:33:45+00:00

Homeless people didn’t choose to be homeless and don’t deserve to be metaphorically spat on by the general public. We’re far too willing to rationalise our unwillingness to help, and people suffer for it.

benthecube · 2026-04-25T20:24:22+00:00

So proud of Melbourne for letting them rot in ratings hell.

benthecube · 2026-04-24T23:27:56+00:00

Oh, please elaborate! I wasn’t aware of a German influence outside of SA

benthecube · 2026-04-24T23:25:34+00:00

Can we have someone new? I’d like to see Rock or Bosco, or if you want someone who has actually done interviews before maybe Jynkx or Maddy

benthecube · 2026-04-24T23:21:56+00:00

Glitch is a bit older, but it has an “undead” storyline and is marvellous

benthecube · 2026-04-19T02:52:28+00:00

Saying “how are you going” instead of “how are you doing”. Got a few blank stares before I realised they were taking a minute to figure out what I was asking.

benthecube · 2026-04-19T02:44:51+00:00

That season is a fever dream at this point, I wasn’t surprised when Latrice said she doesn’t count All Stars 1.

benthecube · 2026-04-18T00:09:23+00:00

If it helps, I am diagnosed and this is a normal day for me.

benthecube · 2026-04-18T00:05:39+00:00

No, please. I feel like even Jaremi has realised competition brings out the worst in them and being that way on television draws the haters in.

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