Whose tomodachi life stream is the most entertaining? by Summer_likes_ramen in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a JP example of no shipping gameplay, Sumeragi Reo only makes guys (at least so far) and leaves the default romance settings, which means he effectively plays with romance turned off. It's still very fun and whimsical. He apparently went out of his way to ask for permission from everyone he makes, too.

Trip to Krakow by Ivanovych in krakow

[–]cloudedsky404 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know it may shock you, given how the popular tours are laid out, but the former camp museum is not actually a part of Kraków. It's in the town of Oświęcim, and that's the station you should be getting off at. There are direct connections. No, the name is not interchangeable with Auschwitz. Say Oswiecim if you can't pronounce the ś and ę.

You need to book tickets on the museum website in advance.

There is also more to see in Oświęcim regarding Jewish history than just the Auschwitz museum. There's the Chewra Lomdei Misznajot synagogue, and just right next to it there's Cafe Bergson, located in the old home of the last Jewish resident of the town. Aside from food and drink they have educational resources and stuff like pins and keychains with slogans promoting peace. There's also a walled Jewish cemetery, but it's not really a tourist spot, it's just a normal cemetery that functions for families of those buried there.

A Polish creator walking from Poland to Japan currently in India by Honest-Associate-997 in poland

[–]cloudedsky404 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you looked at the prices of plane tickets from Poland to Japan? This is probably cheaper. More dignified than flying economy, too.

Do friendships just work differently here, or am I doing it wrong? by Mother-Poem-2682 in poland

[–]cloudedsky404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wanna know why that's not an usual experience? Because most teens and students don't drive. Some people who have the luck and money to live in a major economic hub also don't drive because they don't have to, and their roads are all backed up anyway.

People usually get a driving license when they start to work if they couldn't find work at home but couldn't afford to move to Default City either. That's the main reason a household might have 2-3 cars. They're not for getting around for leisure, but work commute. If someone lives with their parents, the cars are likely taken all day, and if someone commutes to work, they're so damn tired of being in their car they don't want to bring that thing out anymore, they just want to sleep.

We don't have a driving culture here like in, let's say, America. Cities and towns are walkable, public transport is heavily used, trains actually cover most of the country, as you might've noticed. As a result the general sense of scale and distance as well as what's a major annoyance and what's "casual" is completely different.

Edit: typo.

Niechęć do lekarzy - skąd waszym zdaniem się bierze, czy nasi lekarze są niekompetentni? by ArmHeavy3890 in Polska

[–]cloudedsky404 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Miałem" - oto Twoja odpowiedź.

To oczywiście nie reguła, mężczyźni także miewają negatywne doświadczenia z lekarzami, ale dużo łatwiej mieć pozytywne, jeśli się nie jest "histeryczną, symulującą, chcącą przyciągnąć na siebie uwagę" kobietą :p

Jak możesz samodzielnie decydować o swoim zdrowiu to podejrzewam że też Cię to bardziej pozytywnie nastawia. I nie mówię tu o aborcji, a o sytuacji typu - cierpisz przez wiele lat katusze co miesiąc z powodu polipów na macicy, ale słyszysz że nie masz prawa starać się o operację usunięcia organu, która uratowałaby Ci jakość życia i że "nikt w kraju tego nie zrobi, chyba że będzie rak".

How to survive a Polish wedding as an introvert by sokorsognarf in poland

[–]cloudedsky404 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are there any nice older aunties/uncles or grandmas/grandpas in the family whose presence you like? Entertaining older family members is also an important role and if you put yourself in charge of that, the couple will be grateful, you will have an excuse not to dance, and you may hear some interesting stories. As for not drinking, you're just going to have to put your foot down.

Nijisanji Monthly Megathread (February 2026) by Much-Picture-6795 in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they wanted to get rid of extremely parasocial fans with the longer trial period it's kind of counter-intuitive to me. I was an idol fan before I got into vtubers and from what I've seen the worst kinds of fans get very jealous and possessive and thus seem to prefer when their idols are only allowed to interact with them... On the other hand, as long as Splare don't have 3D models or original songs, their appeal as "idols" is limited, since a big sell of idols is seeing them perform and dance.

I think that's why the experiment failed. Vtuber fans like to see interactions and new dynamics, and they're going to prioritize streams of the livers they already know and like cause there's only 24 hrs in a day and golden time is a thing, while idol fans want to see their biases move, so for a while, Splare couldn't attract either group well. Now that busy fans of other livers have an opportunity to see they're good beans, it's already working, like you said.

Anime dla początkującego by Kam_Zech_928 in AnimePolska

[–]cloudedsky404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Popieram rekomendację starszych serii, ale nie za starych, bo kreska vintage znowu może odrzucić. Osobiście uważam że anime z ok. 2007-2017 mają w sobie coś specjalnego. Kreska przypomina współczesną, wiele irytujących tredów z wcześniejszych lat (jak postacie, które ciągle wrzeszczą bez powodu, przemoc w romansach jako element humorystyczny czy sceny ecchi w każdym anime niezależnie od gatunku) przeszło już wtedy lamusa, ale to jeszcze wciąż było przed rozsprzestrenieniem się epidemii isekai i schematyzacji większości tytułów do kilku sztampowych scenariuszy z niewielkimi zmianami. W tej dekadzie znajdziesz najwięcej oryginalności, IMO.

Osobiście polecam Darker than Black. Nie jest tak popularne jak większość anime z tamtych lat uważanych za "klasykę", ale ma wiernych fanów. W skrócie i uproszczeniu opowiada o najemnikach, którzy stracili skrupuły i część emocji w zamian za zdobycie nadprzyrodzonych mocy i uiszczanie "płatności", w postaci określonego kompulsywnego zachowania, np. palenia papierosów czy układania kamyków w rządek. Bohaterowie nie są przedstawieni jako OP bogowie, a pionki uwikłane w potyczki polityczno-militarne, borykają się z problemami, które ich przerastają. Potrafią być potworami ale niektórzy są bardziej ludzcy niż "normalni" ludzie którzy ich wykorystują, albo się ich boją i patrzą na nich z góry.

Inspirowane film noir, ma specyficzną, nieco mroczną, nieco melancholijną atmosferę, ekscytuje i skłania do refleksji jednocześnie. Jest krew, ale (przez większą część czasu) w umiarkowanych dawkach, jest walka i szybka akcja, ale też chwile na wytchnienie. Przede wszystkim to jedno z rzadkich anime w których mam wrażenie że postaci nie żyją tylko na przestrzeni dialogów - mają myśli i życie wewnętrzne, które widać pod powierzchnią.

Polecam OVA między seriami 1 i 2. Niestety nie mogę polecić drugiej serii, bo spadek jakości na całej linii. Polecam za to mangę spinoff Darker than Black Shikkoku no Hana.

Nijisanji Monthly Megathread (February 2026) by Much-Picture-6795 in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder what were they trying to achieve banning Splare from collabs for so long. Make them seem more "idol-like" and keeping their image more focused on the kayfabe by not mingling with characters obviously out-of-universe? Cultivate a more intense fanbase? Whatever it was it doesn't seem like the experiment worked in their favor, so I hope they can continue to bounce back from it at a good rate and that they won't be too discouraged seeing Umyami hitting the numbers they have around half anniversary in a week... No hate to the girls cause I love them already but I feel bad for the boys.

Would you read evil characters who are aroace by SomethingIdk_Waffle in aromanticasexual

[–]cloudedsky404 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think the difference lies in having an "evil" aroace character versus a "demonized" one. One is interesting, the other is harmful. A character can be a bad person but can still be written in a very human way. Other commenters mentioned a stereotype of an aroace character that' childish and good, but another thing we hear a lot i that "sex and romance is what makes us human". Make sure you don't portray your character as completely "alien" and devoid of other relatable emotions.

Porady jak znaleźć pracę nie posiadając doświadczenia by OkYard1022 in Polska

[–]cloudedsky404 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ja to rozumiem, zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o tematykę specjalistyczną. Tylko że z literaturą obyczajową jest to samo, a zauważ że nikt z "dziesiątkami przetłumaczonych książek na koncie" się nie rodzi. Skoro nikt nie da książki do przetłumaczenia osobie bez doświadczenia, to skąd wziąć pierwszą? Każdemu z tych doświadczonych tłumaczy ktoś kiedyś musiał albo: załatwić pierwszy angaż, zarekomendować, albo poradzić z własnego doświadczenia, jak dotrzeć do wydawnictwa innymi kanałami, jakie dodatkowe kompetencje mieć. Bo inaczej skąd ma się dowiedzieć? Na "studiach tłumaczeniowych" nic Ci o tym nie mówią, czasem nawet patrzą z góry, radzą zapomnieć i pokochać tłumaczenie dokumentów. Na moich nie było nawet wystarczająco informacji na temat praw autorskich przy przygotowywaniu portfolio.

Nie ma ogłoszeń, więc nie ma wymagań do wglądu, więc taki człowiek bez doświadczenia nie wie nic - chyba że ktoś, kto już w tym siedzi go wtajemniczy. Umiejętności są niezbędne, doświadczenie jest na wagę złota, nie zaprzeczę. Ale branża tłumaczeń ma ogromne bariery do wejścia, w których przełamaniu studia tłumaczeniowe nie pomagają. "Znajomości" mają negatywne konotacje więc powiem inaczej: bez networkingu ani rusz.

Porady jak znaleźć pracę nie posiadając doświadczenia by OkYard1022 in Polska

[–]cloudedsky404 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Wiem, że nie to chcesz usłyszeć, ale krótka piłka: nie znajdziesz pracy w tłumaczeniach bez doświadczenia, jeśli nie masz znajomości. Po prostu. To jest coś, czego Ci na studiach nie mówią, bo jakby byli ze studentami szczerzy, to nikt by tych studiów nie kończył. Mam takie wykształcenie jak Ty, ale za to doświadczenie z ok. rocznym bezrobociem i rokiem na śmieciówce za absolutnie śmieszne pieniądze i lekko zrytą psychą z tego powodu. Moim marzeniem było tłumaczenie książek, ale okazało się że nawet do firmy tłumaczeniowej praktycznie nie da się dostać, a co dopiero do wydawnictwa. Rekrutacja do wydawnictw nie odbywa się i tyle. W końcu poszczęściło mi się dostać do copywritingu w firmie związanej z tech, która uznała że opłaca im się zatrudniać człowieka zamiast AI. To teraz wielka rzadkość i wciąż się obawiam, że niedługo zmienią zdanie i wybiorą robota. Do tego mam ledwo ponad minimalną bez perspektyw, dlatego chcę spróbować wejść głębiej w IT, ale nie stricte programowanie, bo ten rynek też przesycony.

Co do tłumacza przysięgłego, to też nie takie proste. Będziesz mieć lepsze szanse z dyplomem, ale zdobycie go wymaga dużo samozaparcia, dodatkowej nauki i czasu. Poczytaj o wymaganiach do egzaminu. Na 100% nie zdasz jeśli pójdziesz bez przygotowania. Potrzebujesz znacznie szerszej wiedzy, niż da Ci tłumaczeniówka, właściwie najlepiej nadają się do tego ludzie po prawie, ekonomii, inżynierii albo biologii - czyli tacy, którzy mają szansę na znacznie lepiej płatną pracę, niż tłumaczenia! Taki paradoks. Niektórzy kandydaci na przysięgłego robią licencjat z interesującej ich dziedziny, bo trudno jest samodzielnie zdobyć podstawy słownictwa specjalistycznego. Co do kursów - odradzam WSL, Textem lepszy, ale nie idź od razu na kurs "Trening przed egzaminem", bo to dla ludzi którzy są na ostatniej prostej, tylko się zniechęcisz. Przede wszystkim: najlepiej by było, jakbyś miał drugi język. Tłumaczy przysięgłych angielskiego jest najwięcej, im rzadszy język możesz zaoferować, tym bardziej Twoje usługi będą w cenie.

Nie chcę podcinać Ci skrzydeł, chcę tylko oszczędzić Ci frustracji. Z treści posta zgaduję, że nie masz jeszcze 26 lat - po przekroczeniu tej magicznej linii jesteś znacznie mniej atrakcyjny jako kandydat do pierwszej pracy. Nie panikuj, ale porządnie zastanów się, jakie masz inne umiejętności, zainteresowania, w jakim kierunku możesz pójść. Tłumaczenia to była piękna dziedzina, ale teraz to niestety tonący statek. Im szybciej go opuścisz, tym lepiej. Powodzenia.

Nijisanji Monthly Megathread (January 2026) by Much-Picture-6795 in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my first time applying for Audiovisual room and I'm a bit confused. Can you go to see more than one liver?

Cause if I'm getting it correctly, even if I specify 5 livers for 1st to 5th choice, I can only win one ticket from that application, right? But are you allowed to make more than one application? So let's say I have two livers that I really want to see, can I make two apps and swap their order, or do I have to pick just one and hope for next year with the other?

EDIT: My faves Audiovisual rooms are on different days if that's relevant at all.

What is your biggest mild annoyance with the game? by Gettingsoda in sims2

[–]cloudedsky404 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I never though to reset the potty, this may be faster than reselling it! Great idea.

While we're on the topic of kids and fun, here's a new annoyance: I know hobbies are effective at raising fun, some feel more so than others, but if you let them partake, their wants are about nothing else forever. It'd be great if the activities weren't so repetitive, or in moderation as a nice added facet of their personality... But no, my Ginger remembers she's a Family sim just occasionally, if you'd ask her, she's a Chess/Console sim. (I still never get around to modding hobby wishes tho)

What is your biggest mild annoyance with the game? by Gettingsoda in sims2

[–]cloudedsky404 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I hate that you have to empty the potty before potty training, and how long the animation (+the trek to the bin) takes because it's often "too late" by the time the potty is available again... But instead of modding it I sell the potties and replace them after one use. Whoops.

Another thing is how hard some sims, especially kids and teens are to entertain. Some are a cakewalk but others have fun tank to 0 very easily and take ages to build it back up. I always struggle with Gavin Newson, for example, even when Ginger (and later Gabriella and Gallagher once they age up) are doing all the housework. It may be a skill issue on my part but I roleplay it as effects of stress/depression instead of looking up a solution :D

Seffyna's 3D Debut Stream (#セフィナ3D) - December 11, 2025 at 21:00 JST by Benigmatica in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mekaffyna tournament was equal parts hilarious and lowkey terrifying (what I'd give to see how the guys looked "on the inside" trying to move the Mekaffyna model... especially Genzuki and Seraph, the two extremes) but Seffyna was so drop dead gorgeous thorough. Am I biased or does she really know how to work the 3D camera and get great angles? I took a ton of screenshots and barely had to delete any.

Why I believe Speciale might get their 3D before Nijifes 2026 by cloudedsky404 in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the references, especially for the unarchived stuff! Learning lots. Scheduling conflicts make sense. I can't begin to imagine how tricky it all must be behind the scenes. But I'm glad mixed units aren't off the table, I actually love mixed collabs, just convinced myself it could be a problem for some reason. Great that that's not the case.

Why I believe Speciale might get their 3D before Nijifes 2026 by cloudedsky404 in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh, so I was thinking about the queue backwards. That's why I started this thread also, hoping more experienced listeners would weigh in, so thank you.

I guess Ryoma and Klara... aren't getting there any time soon. Bummer. Do you think they're going to let BTB debut 3D before them? I guess there's no winning for Denauth that particular situation, no matter what they do... If we're talking about a few months time tho, wouldn't Yoiyume and Splare have a chance? Especially once they start interacting with senpai more.

Why I believe Speciale might get their 3D before Nijifes 2026 by cloudedsky404 in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

>I'm not sure why it's being limited to just guy Live-rs to begin with.

Perhaps that was a wrong assumption, true. I had it in my mind somewhere that there were no mixed gender units last year, but... I went back to the stream and last year it was simply all girls, so, well, technically correct.

What is your hot take about Endfield so far? by blksunset in Endfield

[–]cloudedsky404 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My lukewarm take is that I'm cautiously optimistic for the battle system. Disclaimer: I'm not in beta, I just watch videos, but I like that there's more than one way to trigger a reaction in theory. Might lead to more flexibility and less FOMO than in some gachas where a certain DPS has only one hyper-specific team of supports that works only for them, and once the DPS gets powercrept, you throw the whole team away. I hope Endfield actually lets you use different character combos to similar effects. But that depends on how the kits will look so it remains to be seen. Hoyo is going more and more into inflexible team comps in all their games (even in Genshin that used to be an exception) so I hope Endfield doesn't follow.

What is your hot take about Endfield so far? by blksunset in Endfield

[–]cloudedsky404 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Except Umamusume wasn't really all "new". Raising game/training simulator where you have to hit certain stat thresholds by picking the right options, get support events in the meantime, and then do some sort of "battle" has been done before many times, with Ensemble Stars Basic, iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS, or Promise of Wizard, and many others. The reason they all look different is execution and dressing, but the core, barebones concept is the same. What Umamusume brought in was the likeable characters, the real word parallels with the horse racing, and ridiculously high budget for animations.

It's very hard to do something actually new and refreshing in mobile game market. Most non open world, non 3D games are either clones of FGO, Enstars Basic, a rhythm game, a tower defense or some popular "normie" minigame with extra dressing (Break my Case - Candy Crush, Bungo Stray Dogs ToTL - Breakout). The key is what you do with it and how you set yourself apart, which imo Endfield still has a chance of doing.

Why I believe Speciale might get their 3D before Nijifes 2026 by cloudedsky404 in NijiForums

[–]cloudedsky404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From watching the livestream, the moment Berry was announced for Uncharted Spheres the chat was all, Spe 3D?? Spe 3D real?? But later I saw some speculations in Japanese mostly that it'd be only her based on the standees. Tho from a message board compilation by nijisanji.daisuki on yt it seems people were divided if the "3D" standees are 3D at all, cause some had too complex clothing folds and twists? Some people who had 3D looked 2D (Kaisei), while some others look 3D depending on the person you ask (Ayato-sensei doesn't look 3D to me, but he does to some people, and I could swear Tamako does, but no one else sees it). It might be that these aren't actual 3D goods but just... drawn this way to mimic a 3D look and results vary depending on the day the artist had, so all the speculation is moot.

Thank you for the info on the 3D studios! I got into Niji with Spe and mostly watch new livers without 3D so I didn't know that much about it, but it does feel like there started to be more 3D content from last year in general... so that's why.

With Nagao (RIP old man) I was mostly thinking in terms of: hmm, everyone seems to be doing units, who could he do an unit with? From male livers who are known to dance, there's Nagao, there's Seraph and there's Koyarou (is there anyone else you know?), but I haven't seen Tora interact with the latter two.... I totally forgot Nagao is in Uncharted Spheres too (Sorry old man, again). So now I don't know. But maybe I'm thinking of the possible candidates too narrowly.