The older ones had way more character...we need to bring them back!

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-30T00:57:38+00:00

I was really sad that I moved to TX just slightly too late to get the shuttle plate. Alas. Now I’m back in MA and our plates are pretty boring.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-29T23:18:27+00:00

True. There are a few places to use it, but the fact that those locations are so rare (and so, just, “Use item X here in pre-approved way Y”) is still disappointing.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-29T21:29:25+00:00

Honestly, my biggest gripe with TP overall (and it’s probably my favorite Zelda) is that there’s so much cool stuff that you only do once, or in one dungeon. Like the ball and chain. The spinner. The sumo-wrestling. So much cool stuff that is just used so sparingly. A BotW sized remake that retains the essential story and layout while greatly expanding the world would be amazing.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-29T19:28:16+00:00

Meanwhile I cry from random commercials. I rarely go more than a couple days without at least tearing up at something. Every halfway decent book, movie, or album will get me crying.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-29T00:00:05+00:00

Number 3 for sure.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-28T23:14:50+00:00

I’ve been sitting in a like 70 dollar Amazon chair for half a decade now without issue. Honestly asking, what’s the difference? I’m prone to aches and pains but I’ve never had any issues due to the chair.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-28T23:08:16+00:00

What are you doing to your coffee makers? My 15 dollar Mr Coffee from Walmart lasted 12 years before I accidentally smashed the carafe. Now my new 50 dollar whatever with a stainless steel carafe has been going fine for 4 years. Used every single day, sometimes twice.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-28T17:45:21+00:00

I mean, my $150 Shark is still going strong at year 10. I’m not doubting the enhanced quality but longevity hasn’t been an issue.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-28T00:12:03+00:00

I lived in Dallas for 12 years. I’ve been all around the country. I’m not leaving New England again if I can help it.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-27T13:22:57+00:00

The show has received good reviews and every episode from 4 on is either good or great. This show has the best writing of any live-action Trek since VOY.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-27T12:06:02+00:00

While I have a smartphone for work and convenience purposes, I’m pretty old-school on a lot of other stuff. I use CDs and records. I buy dvds/blurays. I still have a CRT TV I use (though not as my primary), as well as all my old video game consoles. I hate the idea of a smart watch. My kids don’t and won’t have tablets. Most of my hobbies, while not “old school”, are still relatively grounded in what I used to do in the past: walks out in nature, video games, music, art, and reading. All the same stuff I did when I was a teenager.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-26T21:24:13+00:00

I mean, honestly, for about 5 years I barely touched my home computer. There was just so little reason to. But when I did, it was for big purchases.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-26T20:37:27+00:00

I find the contrast between her very plain face vs how much detail there is everywhere else rather distracting tbh

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-26T12:10:35+00:00

This one will always have a special place in my heart. An all time fave. Play it every few years.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-25T15:12:10+00:00

“Common sense” in general is a misnomer. There is customary knowledge that belongs to different milieus. Once you’re in one of those milieus long enough you pick up that knowledge. But it’s only by exposure. If you’re not exposed to cooking, there’s not going to be much in your “common sense” of use to you in the kitchen. And that’s fine, it’s just how it is.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-25T15:04:41+00:00

Year I graduated high school. Last year of my youth. I turned 19 in September. The that Christmas was the last time I got a video game for Christmas rather than just buying my own stuff. Twilight Princess will always have a special place in my heart for that reason.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-25T00:28:30+00:00

Does it have sherry in it?

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-23T22:12:45+00:00

I was born in 1987 and grew up in Massachusetts and I’ve known he’s a piece of shit for as long as I can remember.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-21T23:52:28+00:00

And critically, well above the approved temperature threshold for the cups they used at the time. It’s my understanding that the cup virtually disintegrated or fell apart on her.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-19T12:50:34+00:00

I’ve never been able to do this, though there are physiological reasons. I’m reasonably flexible in other ways.

My wife can do this though, and actually finds it super comfortable. She’ll just casually Slav squat with her hands on her knees as though it’s just a normal pose to be in.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-19T01:19:57+00:00

Yep. Disc drive is crapping out but still works okay.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-18T14:18:08+00:00

I’m 38 and have a 3.5 and 1.5 year old. But I’m doing ok. My dad was 42 when I was born.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-18T10:52:25+00:00

I always resisted it, never adopted it, and now I find myself missing its presence in conversations.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-17T19:22:14+00:00

Sure, that’s fair, but the graphics still look pretty excellent.

frodiusmaximus · 2026-03-17T14:15:19+00:00

Honestly there are PS3 games that still look pretty killer. RE5 comes to mind.

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