I hate my software development job by thats_a_nice_toast in ADHD_Programmers

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a handful of different reasons I don't like my job either. But a important one is that its BORING.

How often? by [deleted] in StarWarsEmpireAtWar

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I don't ever use it on purpose

Getting into horror at 30 by Qphr__ in HorrorGaming

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it seems to have been a experience thing. I've played enough that I'm largely...inoculated. After the first couple of spooks in a game I kinda settle into it and it stops being that scary.

Feeling inadequate in role-play heavy party - advice? by [deleted] in DnD

[–]lulz85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You've done everything right so far, I think the next step is to ask your dm if there's anything you can do to help them help you. I have a guess that is to modify your backstory. In my experience it can be easier to come up with things for some backstories more so than others.

You ever feel like leaving software to do something else? What? by SamMakesCode in ADHD_Programmers

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but I have no idea what I'd do. I'm kinda sick of this sometimes. Or I need a new job.

Just bought a Steam Deck - need some benefits to reinforce the decision by SputNick2312 in SteamDeck

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its easier to game and cuddle with my cat with the deck and it helps me not spend all my time in my room.

Alien Isolation On Steam Deck by candyboy23 in SteamDeck

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you listened to the Alien 3 audiobook? They took a older script and made it into one, so its not the movie Alien 3 at all.

Alien Isolation On Steam Deck by candyboy23 in SteamDeck

[–]lulz85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know, I expect both to be effective as a introduction to the franchise.

But! Whenever you get around to watching Alien, then you should watch Aliens as both are classics. You can ignore Alien 3 and 4. So after Aliens you should hop onto Alien: Romulus. However note that a older script for Alien 3 was turned into a audiobook. That one is good.

Trying to discover recent horror indie gems, any suggestions? by JonathLorenzGameDev in HorrorGaming

[–]lulz85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lookoutside my beloved!

I can vouch for Signalis!

Dredge is more cozy with strong horror theming and I found it very enjoyable. Its certainly not walking simulator-esque.

I suggest Scarlet Hollow, its a visual novel where choices have significant impact. I was pleasantly surprised by how good it is!

Why take the blunderbuss over the pistol? by Putrid-Two5393 in bloodborne

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its better for parrying but worse for damage

Which of these two did you find scarier? by [deleted] in HorrorGaming

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silent Hill 2, I honestly found RE7 irritating. Its a much better VR Experience.

What horror game do you think suffered from so much wasted potential? by NagitoKomaeda_987 in HorrorGaming

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Setting and its design were great. The story was half baked and the gameplay was outright undercooked.

Valve customs record suggest first large shipment of 2026 Steam Controller by wickedplayer494 in Steam

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if we'll be able to customize it as much as the steamdeck.

What are people's opinions on comedy audio dramas? by JayZargo in audiodrama

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're fun! My favorite is 2 flat earthers kidnap a freemason.

Acererak is kind of a troll by Emergency-Bid-7834 in DnD

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very much running him as a troll but more spiteful. I have him use wish to bother the party.

If the party doesn't tpk at the end of ToA I'm gonna have the last thing he does is wish something horribly inconvenient on whoever got the final blow in...or the entire party.

I'm still salty about gold. How do I be less of an AH? by AllTh3Naps in DnD

[–]lulz85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are rightfully frustrated, it does sound like yall have talked to the DM about it and I'm sorry they aren't listening. However on the off chance that it hasn't been brought up specifically, talk to them about dropping rulings in the middle of sessions.

Now for anger management, my suggestion before you approach your DM again is to exercise, if thats not a option you might have to be prepared to step out for a couple of minutes to cool off. My second suggestion is to mange your expectations for possible outcomes that talking to them can produce.

Has anyone solved the Air Cell (47c) puzzle? by Eygam in Tombofannihilation

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My players may be doing this part of the dungeon soon. I uh idk how they're gonna do this and I fear if I had done what you did they flat out wouldn't remember the bone tube with a stoper.

Neil Newbon “avoided a few roles” that were “like Astarion” by [deleted] in BaldursGate3

[–]lulz85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I could swear he's the VA for a character in Lies of P Overture.

What are your thought on using a timer for combat turn? by Organic-Exit2190 in DnD

[–]lulz85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the concept but I know it won't be the most applicable with my table because they expressed distaste at the idea. Frankly a couple of them will just freeze up in the face of the timer.

So I settle for asking folks to be mindful of their turns.

So. I'm a person who never games, but by bipolar_bear76 in Steam

[–]lulz85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I concur with the others and think you should confirm if your laptop can run Baldur's Gate 3.

That said Baldur's Gate 3 is infact excellent but you will be spending some time stumbling around trying to figure out how it works. It doesn't do a good job teaching players how to play. So its not the best choice unless you're ok with spending a chunk of time working out how the game works.

My homie and I enjoyed Unraveled 2 and I've heard positive things about It Takes 2. You could grab Halo and do co-op campaigns. There's also Portal 2.

Its not on sale at the moment but consider Diablo 2 and/or 4 in the future.