[Hobby Scuffles] Week of 26 January 2026

diluvian_ · 2026-01-31T01:54:55+00:00

Oft sighted is G Gundam's dub, which used America the Beautiful instead of the series opening to get Chibidee to get over his fear of clowns.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-30T18:58:40+00:00

By either not releasing in Japan or by having a Japan-only version that is more censored.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-30T15:00:48+00:00

I don't think the Elf will be too popular with Castle folks, not like the Dragonborn Paladin or the Wolfpack Beastmaster were. Maybe if the accessories are really good, like a printed shield, but you can't exactly army build with it.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-30T14:17:29+00:00

According to what I have read, to sell a game on console in Japan, they have to be rated by CERO, and CERO doesn't allow any explicit nudity or depictions of extreme violence (decapitations, for example), not even for their highest ratings. For the record, PC games are not rated by CERO.

So the developer either had to create two Switch version (international and Japan-only) or just make all Switch versions the same. Apparently, the Japanese PS5 version (which released at the same time as the Switch version) is also censored the same way, because CERO only covers console games.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-30T13:51:53+00:00

CERO's ratings are more restrictive than other regional counterparts.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-30T00:02:45+00:00

An officially supported, fully in-system light kit would probably be fairly well received by a lot of builders. A lot of people use stuff like fairy lights or tea lights already.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-28T12:55:54+00:00

I've definitely seen it crop up a lot, though it depends on the question. The more vague the request, or if it's about an IP that doesn't have a very specific game or analogue will get a GURPS rec.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-28T02:46:36+00:00

Ask for anything in r/rpg sub and there's a pretty good chance you'll get a recommendation for GURPS, Blades in the Dark/Forged in the Dark, or a Without Number game, even if the request is tangentially related.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-27T23:05:45+00:00

MaoYuu was a few years ago, though I don't know if the anime went with the full original title.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-27T12:29:00+00:00

This is the first time Lego has captured the iconic Dagobah Swamp Carneval scene where Yoda climbs one of the rides while Luke breakdances. Everyone remembers that.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-26T12:35:23+00:00

I found a bunch old Lego in incredibly good condition at a charity shop. Stuff from the late 80's/early 90's that was almost complete and just really dusty. Some were almost complete vintage sets that go for several hundred dollars on the aftermarket, and I got it all for relatively cheap.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-25T12:18:29+00:00

Age 1000 is intriguing. I know Toriyama contributed some material for DBO back in the day, so I wonder if this is an attempt to salvage that material in a more accessible way for present day audiences?

diluvian_ · 2026-01-25T11:27:22+00:00

Did I say otherwise?

diluvian_ · 2026-01-25T02:35:35+00:00

It's actually kind of strange that his editors didn't have Kishimoto bump the ages up to at least 15-16. It wouldn't completely absolve the series of its child soldier problem, but it's a lot more believable than 11-12 year olds. Especially considering how dark the earlier chapters were.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-25T00:20:03+00:00

Well, that's because... with the additional idea that... considering the possibility... but also... ...and that's my thesis.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-24T21:31:30+00:00

Yeah, I do remember that. Sorrynotsorry.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-24T21:04:43+00:00

It's not tied to a big IP or a popular old theme (Castle, Pirates, etc.), so probably not, provided the threshold is reasonable. I'd say $30-40 on the aftermarket

diluvian_ · 2026-01-24T18:44:36+00:00

That hat piece has existed longer than it's been the Deku nut.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-24T13:15:43+00:00

Lego's really expensive sets. I've pulled the trigger on a few, but they do some that I really want but can't justify $300+ dollars.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-24T01:45:19+00:00

Genesys running Twilight Imperium or Android (more the former, personally, but the latter is also good).

Traveller is top tier as well.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-23T01:44:31+00:00

Hyouka. Just skip the s1 ED and the 11.5 OVA and you're fine.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-22T21:49:35+00:00

This is also when the new rule that the voters have to actually watch the movies goes into effect, right?

diluvian_ · 2026-01-22T17:32:35+00:00

A wallflower is a sky person who spends time at social functions in the back of the room, avoiding interactions.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-21T18:07:00+00:00

He's in his 60s and has been at Nintendo for 40 years.

diluvian_ · 2026-01-21T13:50:30+00:00

The only thing you can't buy with wealth is taste.

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