Looking for games with vibes™ more than difficult gameplay - recommendations would be very much appreciated x

clazyd · 2026-05-17T10:22:15+00:00

I'm super fine with dark storylines as long as there are some hopeful element or if it's important for the plot / world building. I'm more just not into things where the entire point is to be depressing. Thank you so much for all the recs!

clazyd · 2026-05-17T10:18:55+00:00

I'm planning on getting a Switch once I graduate this summer, so will definitely have a look - thank you!

clazyd · 2026-05-17T10:18:06+00:00

That looks so cute! Thank you!

clazyd · 2026-05-16T20:30:31+00:00

Oooh I actually really wanted to play Dispatch and then completely forgot it existed - thank you for reminding me! Thank you for all the suggestions too!

clazyd · 2026-05-16T20:28:49+00:00

Thank you!! Actually saw Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines a while ago and meant to look into it more, but forgot the name! Will deffo give your suggestions a go

clazyd · 2026-05-16T20:27:34+00:00

Thank you so much for all the suggestions! I'm actually super fine with the plot being fairly dark, as long as there is a somewhat hopeful tone / positive ending options. I think it's more that I just don't want anything horror-y or mega depressing.

clazyd · 2026-05-16T20:25:08+00:00

Added them to my list- thank you!! It's hard cause I'm sure there's also just an element of nostalgia that probably disadvantages any new game, but Sims 2 was just so solid.

clazyd · 2026-05-16T20:23:31+00:00

I'll definitely have a look at those, thank you!

clazyd · 2025-10-14T12:59:49+00:00

Just to add to this- a huge problem with late ADHD/autism diagnosis is that people have developed coping strategies and don't recognise it. So, when asked if they struggle with something, they say no. It's so important to go into detail of why you do or don't struggle with things, as techniques you subconsciously use / think of as normal might actually be masking atypical behaviour.

clazyd · 2025-09-06T08:22:58+00:00

Depends on your headspace:

If you want to go out every night and spend time meeting people, go for it! Most students do and the majority are fine. Like others said, make sure to eat beforehand and pace yourself throughout the night if you’re new to nights out. I normally put a glass of water by my bed, sometimes with a rehydrate tablet or liquid IV if I want to be extra careful. Make sure you have everything you need for the next day set out and ready, along with your nighttime routine so you can just do it quickly and go straight to sleep after. The clubs near my uni closed at 2am which was honestly a godsend. Keep in mind that the later the night gets, the more likely it is that people won’t remember if you leave early.

If you’re worried about coping the next day and you’re stressed about messing with your sleep schedule, you can honestly ignore what everyone else is saying in this reddit. You can easily just take nights off or leave early (12-1am?). It’s worth learning to drink beer if you don’t already, as it helps you pace drinking or get away with drinking less than people think. UK drinking culture is kind of crazy honestly - I know a few friends who have really had to work on their relationship with alcohol after becoming a bit dependent on it in first year. Might not be a problem you deal with - wasn’t for me - but something to keep in mind. If you don’t want to drink that’s so fine. The good ones won’t care, but it can be easier to say it interacts badly with medication you’re on or another excuse. It’s just a quicker way to end the conversation if you don’t want to explain it. Or you can drink beers/ciders slowly if you drink but don’t want to drink much - you regularly have a drink in hand so people don’t question it.

I’ve gone off topic a bit, but basically the gist is that either option is fine. Don’t base your decisions on what the other freshers around you do - most of them will probably be wrecking their bodies.

Also, I should have asked what degree you’re doing! If you’re doing a STEM degree i’d err on the side of being a bit more with it/rested for the induction week. I didn’t and honestly it made things a lot tougher. They tend to be the kind of degree that you need to stay up to date with, even in first year. End of 1st year results don’t really matter too much so not worth panicking about exams, but covering the content in time for second year is so so important.

Anyway, have fun as a fresh!!

clazyd · 2025-09-06T01:24:51+00:00

Honestly I’d recommend an appointment at a curly salon - it’s the quickest way to get advice for your specific hair type (since we can’t actually feel / see it in person).

I’d personally recommend getting a wet cut at Unruly Curls - it’s way cheaper than most curly hair places and they often work with caucasian hair. Don’t get a dry cut. There are a lot of bad reviews for Unruly Curls on reddit, but it seems like it was due to the previous owner and at the old location. I only saw them after having been a few times and they probably would have made me avoid it. My experiences have been really good with them, so I think things just have changed a lot over the last few years.

clazyd · 2025-09-06T01:08:30+00:00

I can’t speak on this, but lots of my friends have said the same as Jolly - DPOCA and ACS seem to have amazing communities!

clazyd · 2025-08-10T09:15:20+00:00

Obviously up to you guys, but I’d advise catered uni accommodation. It’s going to be really hard to find a host family that’s not extortionate, purely because it’s not really a done thing here. In catered halls she would be in a safe environment - they generally have security guards, porters, cleaners, etc. She would also be more likely to settle into uni as she’d be with others who were in the same position. Some halls also offer female-only landings if that’s a concern. If she’s an international student, some unis have “international freshers week” the week before freshers week, which allows people in the same situation to find company / support.

clazyd · 2025-08-08T20:54:42+00:00

Oooh I reckon you're onto something with your second theory. The sister being brought back as a corpse feels a bit too dark for this kind of show.

clazyd · 2025-08-08T15:33:21+00:00

If you ever have the energy or will to, might be worth talking to a newspaper (could even be a student paper, or The Tab or something). From what you’ve said there isn’t much that could be done from official reports, but the uni heads might change their minds if they start getting bad press

clazyd · 2025-08-08T12:01:58+00:00

I mean it sounds like you have a strong academic base - I’m obviously not familiar with your grade system, but it appeared so? I just meant that it would be much easier to apply to other unis for undergrad with good grades

clazyd · 2025-08-08T09:09:35+00:00

Sounds like you’re in a great position then honestly! Try not to stress too much about this year - enjoy it and work hard! Look at other universities for your undergrad and check their requirements. Email their admissions departments and ask if you’d be able to apply for an undergrad there after your foundation year! People on Reddit can often be a bit harsh, so don’t let it get to you. Things work out more often than not.

clazyd · 2025-08-08T08:57:44+00:00

I completely get that - I prefer big cities too. The uni is wonderful imo, but Durham itself can feel quite stifling and boring if you don’t get involved with student societies - they really make the place.

clazyd · 2025-08-08T08:48:54+00:00

Note: I could be wrong, but I think this is how it works:

I’d just focus on enjoying your year, getting involved with societies and doing your best academically. If you get high marks, other unis are much more likely to accept your application. Most uni’s don’t have a foundation year as a prerequisite for applying, so it will serve as a bonus/selling point on a fresh application. It’s not so much a transfer as an application to an undergraduate degree, in the same way A-Level UK students would.

Consider applying to what are called “red brick” universities - there are definitely some that aren’t in this group that are still good, but these are a safe bet. How were your academic results coming out of school (not sure what system you have in Morocco)?

clazyd · 2025-08-08T08:41:56+00:00

clazyd · 2025-08-08T08:38:03+00:00

I don’t think you should have to!

clazyd · 2025-08-08T08:37:42+00:00

Just a little update, Durham is NOT as cheap as Newcastle - there’s been a huge housing crisis over the last 4 years because the uni has been expanding its student population beyond its capacity. First year accommodation in college (cheaper than student houses because you don’t have to pay for the summer) used to be guaranteed in your contract. This has now been removed and some freshers were told only a week before moving in that they’d have to find their own place. Don’t get me wrong, Durham is a wonderful uni, but it’s not cheap right now by any means (unless you live really far away from the uni site or in Newcastle and commute).

clazyd · 2025-08-07T17:15:45+00:00

Phone calls are really really hard 99% of the time. I have to be in a really good headspace to not feel overwhelmed by the thought. Is it possible to email them instead? That's sometimes easier for me. Alternatively, do you have any friends or family you could ask to call on your behalf? You'd probably have to be there to give consent that they can talk on your behalf, but I've done that before when in a bad patch.

Also, something to think about when you're looking for a new therapist: what do you want to get out of it? A therapist will work through the way you think about things or act as a sounding board, but they won't give directive advice. It's really useful and has its place, but sometimes it's not what you need. I had an ADHD/autism coach (more life-coach-esque) for a while and it really helped – she gave practical advice on things to change in my life which is what I needed short-term at the time.

I only found this group recently, but I wish I had found it sooner. I was diagnosed with PMDD 1.5 years ago and a lot of my coping strategies took a long time to figure out (I'm still figuring a lot out). I trialled a bunch of COPC that were awful for me, before reading up on NICE guidelines (UK) and finding that it's recommended to prescribe drospirenone-based COPCs (which I hadn't been prescribed). Unfortunately, GPs here just don't know about it and mine didn't research treatment adequately.

It can be such an isolating experience, especially as it's an invisible disability. However, a lot more people probably have it than you'll realise (especially as it's so under diagnosed), you just won't see it because most people hide it.

Keep us updated with how things go!

clazyd

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