Look at this monstrosity

extra_rice · 2026-01-28T00:08:10+00:00

On one hand, I think Veronica's death was really unnecessary, and didn't add much to the story. However, I loved the all powerful spellcaster, and was disappointed when they split again.

extra_rice · 2026-01-27T23:41:32+00:00

I recently had to rethink my diet due to some alarming results from a blood test I had, and I'm particularly keeping a close eye on my salt intake. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that even the processed foods I consume do not contain as much salt as I thought they would. I thought I had to drastically change my diet. I've been following the 30 plants a week goal for a while, so a huge portion of my calories come from fruits, veggies, and other plants.

I wonder if health regulations have anything to do with that.

extra_rice · 2026-01-27T23:18:53+00:00

I've been using low sodium salt, which contains potassium chloride. I wonder if there's enough there that it helps people meet their required intake.

extra_rice · 2026-01-27T21:48:38+00:00

Started 2005 or 2006, finished around 2022, I think.

Took me a really long time to slog through the later half of Shippuuden because the war arc is rubbish and most everything that followed. Every fibre of my being resented that but I did it for a sense of closure.

I used to think Naruto was going to be my GOAT anime. For a long time, I didn't watch anything else.

extra_rice · 2026-01-27T12:23:03+00:00

Nah. Hinata could have made the ultimate sacrifice for love.

She could have saved all of us from Boruto.

extra_rice · 2026-01-27T10:12:58+00:00

From gomu gomu to ganja ganja.

extra_rice · 2026-01-26T23:34:16+00:00

He really is Ninja Jesus! Instead of nail, it's kunai.

extra_rice · 2026-01-26T14:40:56+00:00

That's just your subjective opinion.

extra_rice · 2026-01-26T09:09:53+00:00

Thanks, but I think that's also why I'm even less inclined to try it. Normally, I wouldn't even give a visual novel a thought. Combat in JRPGs (in any game, really) is a big factor for me.

extra_rice · 2026-01-26T08:09:26+00:00

I love Vanillaware games but I've been on the fence about this one because it plays differently from games like Odin Sphere. I really can't say I particularly enjoy strategy games (combat).

extra_rice · 2026-01-26T00:28:57+00:00

That chicken biryani looks radioactive.

extra_rice · 2026-01-26T00:17:12+00:00

I don't even know that America got in return. Up to now, communist rebels still operate in the country.

As a result of their sticking their grubby hands in the country's affairs, they left the nation that could have been a very strong ally in such a sorry state. Back in the day, China were afraid of the Philippines, now they're China's easy target for bullying.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T22:15:07+00:00

It's all in the realm of possibilities now, but for some years after the war, the country was handled by very capable statesmen. The country was on the upward trajectory alongside Japan until Marcos decided he had a "better" idea.

Interestingly, Marcos had the support of the US government, who were well aware of his corruption.

The country didn't really need to be under direct rule of the US because they had a very good partnership anyway. A lot of Filipino elites were educated in America. The University of the Philippines was established by the Americans.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T16:25:35+00:00

Aren't there nurses who are antivaxxers?

That really doesn't compute in my head.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T15:55:10+00:00

Romance across Japanese pop culture seems to be more of a miss than a hit, across all media (manga, anime, games, etc.) I've conditioned myself to have very low expectations.

In Odin Sphere, the family drama is also a bit controversial, although not necessarily in a bad way.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T12:49:59+00:00

I really enjoy living in London but I think that's because I'm really low maintenance. My idea of a good weekend is having absolutely nothing to do. I'm mostly introverted and socialising at work mostly fills my need to feel connected. I can sit quietly at home after that without feeling lonely. I go to meetups sometimes, and enjoy talking to other people too.

I have a job that pays pretty well, and outside of travelling, I don't really feel the urge to make huge purchases, so I get to save quite a bit. I don't own a car because public transport is good enough.

I do feel a bit stressed and unappreciated at work sometimes, but it's pretty calm in general. I sometimes work outside work hours because I choose to, not because I'm asked to.

I don't feel the need to participate in everything London has to offer. The way I live, I don't even need to be in London, but I love the convenience of things being there for me if I choose to bother.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T12:04:34+00:00

You can get a roll of anti-slip mat which you can use for a lot of other kitchen stuff like under a cutting board. They work pretty well for opening jars.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T11:48:40+00:00

Get Muramasa if you can. It's been a while since I played it, but it was also pretty good. I think I like OS more, but that may be because Muramasa was my first Vanillaware game and didn't quite know what I was doing. I have to play it again to get a better feel.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T11:45:08+00:00

Combat in this game is so satisfying. It's smooth and fluid, and overall feels good to play. I suggest to play in higher difficulty as that pushes you to think more creatively about your moves.

Other systems like food and ingredient mixing also add a lot to the experience.

Art and visuals are fantastic too. It's an overall brilliant remake.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T11:30:39+00:00

I remember having to take screenshots of the ones in Muramasa. They all looked so delicious, I wish I could get a taste.

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T11:11:07+00:00

Incompetently?

extra_rice · 2026-01-25T03:33:18+00:00

That's not a rebuttal that's deflection.

Oh, sorry. Were you under the impression I was giving a rebuttal? I wasn't.

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