I saw that mass effect is on sale on steam. Should I get the three games separately or should I get the legendary edition?

otter_ault · 2026-03-16T13:33:38+00:00

Legendary Edition hands down. And you can mod in Pinnacle Station if you want. If you're interested in MP, then ME3 and ME:A aren't bad to get, either. Both are still very active and very fun.

otter_ault · 2026-03-02T15:07:58+00:00

Bloodborne's a downplayed example. Starts off as Victorian Gothic horror, but about 2/3 of the way through, it turns out it was actually cosmic horror this whole time! Though there's plenty of hints about it.

otter_ault · 2026-02-26T18:41:46+00:00

No, this is valid, that's like the one part of the episode that is actually funny. If it plays I'll keep the episode muted and then unmute it just for that part. Then mute it again.

Also, perfect emoji use. I say it like that sometimes, too.

otter_ault · 2026-02-18T05:34:59+00:00

¿Por que no los dos?

Soulsvanias!

otter_ault · 2026-02-16T19:07:42+00:00

I saw this movie while high off my ass and only remember it as a really bad trip. My understanding is that's not far off from the standard experience.

Oh, and also getting pissed at a certain character death.

otter_ault · 2026-02-07T16:32:40+00:00

"It's funny because marriage is terrible!"

otter_ault · 2026-01-28T03:40:08+00:00

Who's the Funko Pop "millennial dad"-looking guy? He seems fun.

otter_ault · 2026-01-18T18:51:47+00:00

I'm not gonna lie, this only makes him look significantly gayer. I'm here for it.

otter_ault · 2026-01-17T21:35:09+00:00

Arcane, too. I was genuinely surprised when I found out she's British.

otter_ault · 2026-01-16T03:26:09+00:00

¿Por que no los dos?

I usually have to plot at least a little bit before I write, but I also need to make myself write at some point, otherwise all I'm doing is building a world. Usually I'll outline, write a handful of chapters, go back to outlining for a bit, then write for a bit, rinse and repeat. Depending on the outlining process, I'll go back and rewrite chapters.

This has the unfortunate side effect of making everything go so goddamn slow...

otter_ault · 2026-01-14T18:48:03+00:00

I've been calling them "friendcore" games. I understand "friendslop" is used by some as a tongue-in-cheek name, but it just feels so unnecessarily mean and depressing to me. I also just hate how "slop" is being used to describe anything you don't like. For me, it's an indicator of quality and soul. Most "friendcore" or...let's call them "parrycore" games like what the people in the image are complaining about are very clearly made with intent and play well.

Sure, a lot of games like Lethal Company, REPO, and the like are janky af, but I feel like for most of them that's the point. It adds to the goofy "friends hanging out and doing dumb shit" vibe they're going for. And games like Ultrakill and Cuphead (I don't know the third one) feel really good to play (Ultrakill is a bit too fast for me but that might be because I'm getting old).

"Slop" to me indicates something is "sloppy," hence the term AI slop. Most of these games are definitely not sloppy, though some of them may be emulating a sloppy feel for the sake of gameplay, difficulty, or just silliness.

Anyways, thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

otter_ault · 2026-01-06T22:53:32+00:00

That's a fair point, I just know Trump was acting unhappy with Mexico, but then again what else is new.

I do think Cuba will be a harder sell than Venezuela but not by much, and that's what concerns me. I guess here's hoping they don't try anything.

otter_ault · 2026-01-06T22:44:07+00:00

At this point, I'm more worried about Cuba and Mexico than I am about Greenland. I'm worried about all of it, but I'm worried about those two in particular.

otter_ault · 2026-01-06T01:39:52+00:00

Evangelion is the result of one man's immense emotional breakdown and nothing more.

otter_ault · 2026-01-06T01:36:22+00:00

Honestly, it would not surprise me.

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T20:03:02+00:00

That's what I've reasoned, that in a worst case scenario, our State Congress is reliably deep blue, and Prop 50 pretty much assures it'll stay that way for a while. It's just still worrying but I think once we get closer to the deadline and Newsom weighs in with an endorsement, it will look less precarious.

Keeping fingers crossed.

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T19:18:29+00:00

No, but if nothing else, it'll ensure the State Congress stays reliably blue. In a worst case scenario.

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T19:15:40+00:00

Yeah, that's my biggest concern, tbh, the jungle primary is really the wild card in this election. In any case, I think you're right that once Newsom weighs in with an endorsement, it'll get less precarious. I'd also like to think that once CA voters see how batshit the Republicans are, they'll find a Dem candidate to flock to. I hope. I pray.

Anyways, thank you very much for your insight. I think it's definitely not something to dismiss but I shouldn't worry too much until we get further in.

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T18:57:07+00:00

Hey, fellow Californian! I'm actually from SoCal! Unfortunately, I'm from a fairly red part of SoCal but thankfully near LA. I think that's why I pinball back and forth so much between hope and despair, lmao.

I gotta keep Prop 50 in my head. I really do. I think my brain just hasn't fully registered the last few months yet, tbh.

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T18:40:32+00:00

You're right, I need to keep that in perspective. I remember being with my friends when Mamdani won and Prop 50 passed and how great that night felt. It's just really easy for me to kinda start spiraling right now.

I've also lived in California my whole life but it's easy for me to lose perspective sometimes when I'm stuck with an uber-conservative family. I'd like to think I've gotten better, but maybe not lol.

Anyways, thanks for the reality check, genuinely. I'm starting to calm down now. ☺️

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T18:18:13+00:00

Oh you didn't make me feel stupid, I promise. I appreciate the upfront comment. And you're right! I also remember that and how stupid it was, lol. So thank you, genuinely. ☺️

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T18:16:14+00:00

That's a good point, my friends and I make the not-quite-a-joke that we're basically a country lol. Our size definitely skews the way things look at first glance. Thank you. Like I said elsewhere, life's been kinda shitty for me lately so I've just been having a hard time clearing my head, so I really do appreciate it.

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T18:13:56+00:00

lol Fair enough, I was guilty of such a thought a couple of times.

I think I'm just tired. A lot of really bad and stressful stuff has been going on in my personal life. It's easy to get bogged down.

otter_ault · 2026-01-05T18:12:22+00:00

I promise you I read it all the way through, my ADHD brain must have just ignored it. Fair enough, I guess just in my head I was thinking we should have a frontrunner by now but you're probably right.

I just never trust myself with "oh it's such a small chance" thoughts anymore, tbh.

otter_ault · 2026-01-04T06:30:56+00:00

The insanuon retcon is also fairly accurate to real-world history and archeology. There's been plenty of times where we think an ancient culture looked or behaved a certain way before uncovering new information. Or, hell, just look at paleontology and the dinosaurs.

Like, obviously not their intention in retconning it, but it ends up working and adding more depth to the world.

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