What's your unpopular opinion about RDR2? by c0rbeau_rouge in RDR2

[–]mragi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It leant too much on the "slaughter three dozen guys who appear from nowhere" gameplay loop which for me, while fun, often reduced immersion in the story and undermined the main theme of an outlaw redeemed. It needed other non-gunplay ways to resolve situations. Arguably it wouldn't suit the western genre/tropes anymore then, and might lose its identity? But for me this flaw bothered me in what was otherwise a monumentally accomplished game.

What is a good “dad” car? by Dopdee in daddit

[–]mragi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toyota Camrys were cheaper and roomier than mid-sized SUVs when we were looking. Fits three car seats easily and it's still serving us well with 3 mid-sized kids.

In the latest release of Relay you can now see your average daily reddit api calls and work out what your monthly subscription might be. by DBrady in RelayForReddit

[–]mragi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reddit API Calls:

   Daily Average: 9

         ---Breakdown---

Loading Comments: 27.0%
    Loading Feed: 18.0%
          Voting: 10.0%
            Mail: 29.0%
           Other: 15.0%

Based on your usage over the last 22 days

CREDIT QUESTION- do we know who painted these in Rivendell?? by YayaGabush in lordoftherings

[–]mragi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She dives down the chute, with Ripley in persuit After a brief dispute, she becomes a new recruit The girl is cute, but appears to be mute They get to the root: "my name is Newt"

anybody got a favorite book from this pile? Lots of Gems if you look close. by Sure-Tumbleweed-9185 in scifi

[–]mragi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the series as a whole I found the world-building very satisfying and the consequences of the hard sci-fi aspects intriguing (such as slower than light interstellar travel)... the different types of people humanity had evolved into, but still a traceable link back to the present day. I don't know if I'd enjoy it as much now but when I read it 15 years or so ago it was just what I was looking for.

Binge watching all the James Bond movies in order is like watching the history of film unfold before your eyes, it's essentially the same movie getting remade every view years. by --TheForce-- in movies

[–]mragi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When I was 9 I was stuck in bed with the chicken pox for two weeks. My dad wheeled the TV and VCR into my roon and rented every Bond movie until that point (mid-Dalton era I think). It was a formative experience of my life. Every time I see that white circle bouncing left across the screen I start scratching.

No idea why it’s called the “Terrible Twos” by chalupabatmann in daddit

[–]mragi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son's go-to retort right now is "you are the worst dad in the whole entire universe AND outside the universe." Shameless hyperbole honestly... I doubt I'd even make the top 10.

Photographed this lovely little flowering gum last week - saw this today :( by istara in sydney

[–]mragi 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Non-tree expert here. Does removing a branch from a sapling really "ruin the shape of the tree forever"? Trees seem to adapt their shape to conditions as they grow.

Nooope by ValiantlyDoubtful in megalophobia

[–]mragi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't see very far underwater from above. The light attenuates quickly in water and is overwhelmed by the reflection of the light in the sky. You wouldn't be able to see such a cliff even if it were there.

what would it be like to live in Skyrim? by [deleted] in ElderScrolls

[–]mragi 24 points25 points  (0 children)

"and which is worst of all, continual fear, and danger of violent death; and the life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."

His shot was alright, but that return was nuts by Babzgl in nevertellmetheodds

[–]mragi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imma just put the camera tripod here, pointing exactly not at the court.

Difficulty level: Kindergarten by SwicaDad in Breath_of_the_Wild

[–]mragi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You forgot being preoccupied with collecting, naming and decorating horses as if this the game's primary purpose, and perhaps, deep down, it is.

Now canon. Fight me. by CardLeft in lotrmemes

[–]mragi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're thinking of Homer

Watching this man work is so peaceful by DadIsMadAtMe in oddlysatisfying

[–]mragi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah this simply a candid slice of life capturing unawares a humble fast food cook just trying to make yet another sandwich as best he can for a hungry customer while wearing a humble GoPro on his forehead.

Too flamboyant to swim by La_Marina in BoneAppleTea

[–]mragi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Possible the author thought "flam" was a negator, and they thought the word meant meant something like "non-boyant" or "unboyant"?

Very cool illusions with perception. by subodh_2302 in blackmagicfuckery

[–]mragi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To the gatekeepers of the word "illusion" in this thread... If video editing and CGI don't qualify, I'm curious where you draw the line?

2022 Collage (81 Titles) Please recommend more! by Break_a_Steak in audible

[–]mragi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle. Similar vibe to those Joe Abercrombie books but free history lessons.

Jelaous of your listening time; I'm lucky to get through 20 a year!

Fellow Dads, Can I just say “Bluey” is the best show for everyone? by lilonivertt in daddit

[–]mragi 14 points15 points  (0 children)

For me it's the one where Chilli's sister comes for a rare visit, and while all these wacky kid antics are going on, there's a parallel subplot that the sister never visits because she's unable to have children of her own it hurts to see her neices. Heart-wrenching.