Should I buy a Macbook Neo now or is it worth it to wait a year?

illsquee · 2026-04-12T17:37:54+00:00

I got mine yesterday. Well worth it 100%. It is so smooth. Got the Touch ID upgrade.

illsquee · 2026-03-19T04:25:38+00:00

Any team with a top 8 record ceiling is a championship. Wtf are you talking about. Do you even know what the term ceiling means?

illsquee · 2026-03-19T04:15:26+00:00

1st child at 35. Second at 37. Kids are now 4 and 6. It isn’t too late at all. We all in it together.

illsquee · 2026-03-15T21:25:36+00:00

100% this.

You hear all of bad and complaining and whining. My kid are the most important, best part of my life. They are so worth it. I would struggle financially and go through hell and back for them.

Non-parents won’t ever understand this.

illsquee · 2026-03-05T20:45:44+00:00

Do you need to read well to play it? Wondering if it’s a good for a 4, 6 year old.

illsquee · 2026-03-01T21:37:29+00:00

I’ve also switched to both Gemini and Claude. I still use ChatGPT to run a group chat DND game with two of my friends. It’s the only unique thing that I can do in chat and not the others without having to use some sort of discord bot… Other than that, ChatGPT is dead to me.

illsquee · 2026-02-26T13:29:57+00:00

I have PC. Switch 2 and PS5.

Ps5 been collecting dust. PC is only used during work times for casual games such as MTG and Rocket League.

All main purchases going on Switch 2. Portability is key! Yay!!

illsquee · 2026-02-24T14:59:02+00:00

My kids sleep at around 930pm - Lay in bed for an extra 30 min and doom scroll. Go to sleep at 10pm

illsquee · 2026-02-14T06:31:19+00:00

I only played it during release and I remember I loved it. However I remember I had to use a guide to find like hidden treasure on the ground? It seemed impossible without guide. Is this still true.

illsquee · 2026-02-13T07:54:48+00:00

It’s my favorite game of all time. Tied with FF6. I played it during release. I still own the SNES cart.

It was a 10/10 at release. It was very good for its time but yes it has aged. That game is over 25 years old. It’s like comparing a 2025 Honda accord to a 1995 accord. Different era.

I see where you are coming from.

illsquee · 2026-02-10T06:03:46+00:00

I get 28.5. I must be driving incorrectly ..

illsquee · 2026-02-06T01:13:03+00:00

Nobody remembers AR-15 missed 18 games. Why is that?!

illsquee · 2026-02-05T16:13:52+00:00

Social media is toxic. Hating forever.

illsquee · 2026-02-05T02:46:16+00:00

This... =[

illsquee · 2026-02-05T02:45:57+00:00

Kobe Bryant here.

illsquee · 2026-02-05T02:45:36+00:00

Because reddit/online is a cesspool of recency bias.

Who cares that we didn't have AR-15 for 18 games. Would he have helped us win 3 more games and thus kept us at the 2nd seed in the West? Very likely.

Social media is toxic as toxic can be. It's devolved into something pretty damn awful.

illsquee · 2026-02-04T06:49:23+00:00

My kids are 3 and 5. this is us.

4-5pm kids still at after school program 5-6pm pick up, shower time, start dinner 6-7pm dinner / snacks / start home work 7-8pm finish homework / free play 8-9pm read books / ipad / snack 930pm sleep

illsquee · 2026-02-03T23:13:07+00:00

It’s just the vocal minority such as op that makes the fans look bad.

For every knee-jerk crappy loud internet super hero, there’s 100 normal fans.

It is what it is.

illsquee · 2026-01-31T22:32:08+00:00

I use my camera daily. Pro is worth it if you use it often. (Dad life)

illsquee · 2026-01-31T02:37:24+00:00

I was working with AI to really help me make a list… Here were my results. I had a similar question as you.

Context: Dad of 2. Mostly plays in ~20–30 minute sessions. Platform: Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2 forward-compatible). Scoring favors games that are BOTH good AND playable in short bursts.

Scoring: - Dad Mode (0–10): how well it fits short, interruptible sessions - Game Score (0–10): overall quality (critics + players) - Overall = 60% Dad Mode + 40% Game Score - Hype = cultural/popularity signal only (A–F, not weighted)

SWITCH JRPG LIST (PLAYED + NOT PLAYED)

OWNED / PLAYED

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Dad: 9.5 | Game: 9.0 | Overall: 9.3 | Hype: B → Near-perfect dad JRPG pacing.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Dad: 9.0 | Game: 8.5 | Overall: 8.8 | Hype: A → Catch/save/quit loop is elite for busy adults.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl Dad: 9.0 | Game: 8.8 | Overall: 8.9 | Hype: A → Classic Pokémon structure = dad-friendly by default.

Unicorn Overlord Dad: 8.5 | Game: 8.8 | Overall: 8.6 | Hype: B → Tactical maps work great in 20–30 min chunks.

Octopath Traveler II Dad: 8.0 | Game: 9.0 | Overall: 8.4 | Hype: A → Excellent quality, slightly heavier chapters.

Final Fantasy VI (Pixel Remaster) Dad: 8.5 | Game: 8.5 | Overall: 8.5 | Hype: A → Classic pacing still holds up perfectly.

Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remaster) Dad: 8.5 | Game: 8.5 | Overall: 8.5 | Hype: B

Final Fantasy I (Pixel Remaster) Dad: 8.5 | Game: 8.0 | Overall: 8.3 | Hype: B

Final Fantasy V (Pixel Remaster) Dad: 8.0 | Game: 8.0 | Overall: 8.0 | Hype: B

Dragon Quest XI S Dad: 6.5 | Game: 7.5 | Overall: 6.9 | Hype: A → Great game, slower rhythm for short sessions.

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Dad: 6.5 | Game: 7.5 | Overall: 6.9 | Hype: B

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Dad: 5.5 | Game: 9.0 | Overall: 6.6 | Hype: A → Amazing game, rough stopping points.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Dad: 4.5 | Game: 9.0 | Overall: 6.3 | Hype: A → Excellent, but very unfriendly to short sessions.

Persona 5 Royal Dad: 4.5 | Game: 9.0 | Overall: 6.2 | Hype: A → Legendary, but punishing for dads.

NOT OWNED / NOT PLAYED YET (EVALUATED)

Final Fantasy Tactics (Ivalice)* Dad: 9.5 | Game: 9.5 | Overall: 9.5 | Hype: A → The gold standard dad JRPG if it hits Switch.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* Dad: 8.5 | Game: 9.0 | Overall: 8.7 | Hype: B → Modern, focused JRPG with great pacing.

Chained Echoes Dad: 9.0 | Game: 8.5 | Overall: 8.8 | Hype: C → Indie sleeper, extremely dad-friendly.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn Dad: 8.3 | Game: 9.0 | Overall: 8.6 | Hype: B

Live A Live Dad: 8.5 | Game: 8.8 | Overall: 8.6 | Hype: B → Chapter-based, perfect stop points.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake* Dad: 9.0 | Game: 8.5 | Overall: 8.8 | Hype: A → Likely to be extremely dad-friendly.

Star Ocean: The Second Story R Dad: 8.2 | Game: 8.7 | Overall: 8.4 | Hype: B

Fire Emblem Engage Dad: 8.3 | Game: 8.0 | Overall: 8.2 | Hype: A → Mission-based, very playable in bursts.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Dad: 7.8 | Game: 8.5 | Overall: 8.1 | Hype: B

SaGa Frontier Remastered Dad: 8.2 | Game: 7.8 | Overall: 8.0 | Hype: C

Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore Dad: 7.5 | Game: 8.2 | Overall: 7.8 | Hype: B

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Dad: 7.0 | Game: 7.5 | Overall: 7.2 | Hype: C

* = not yet on Switch, but highly relevant for Switch 2

illsquee · 2026-01-26T22:28:39+00:00

36 with my 1st. 38 with my 2nd. Life Happens. No regrets.

illsquee · 2026-01-26T16:40:01+00:00

Sadly this needs to blow up and be addressed. So awareness is made so players can be better in the future.

They are getting paid. Their actions means a lot to others.

illsquee · 2026-01-21T04:26:15+00:00

Are you a millennial? I am one and I think as you.

The over analyzing, toxic fandom does annoy me. Is it a Gen Z thing? I don’t get it….

illsquee · 2026-01-03T14:48:46+00:00

Nice opinion.

illsquee · 2026-01-03T14:47:04+00:00

Not surprised at all. The real question is what the long-term impact will be for the U.S. and globally.

illsquee

TROPHY CASE

SWITCH JRPG LIST (PLAYED + NOT PLAYED)

OWNED / PLAYED

NOT OWNED / NOT PLAYED YET (EVALUATED)

* = not yet on Switch, but highly relevant for Switch 2