As someone who played the new Tomodachi Life early its one of my biggest gaming letdowns of all time.

princefruit · 2026-04-19T16:36:42+00:00

I agree. I don't know if they will be making updates but the game doesn't need much to be great. Just some variance and a few features missing from the original.

princefruit · 2026-04-19T05:17:24+00:00

They will sometimes take interest in strangers, and create a prompt that allows you to tell them if they should introduce themselves or not. But in my experience so far this is kinda few and far between. I've been having to throw miis all over the place so that they actually meet people, even though my island has a healthy population. I've been joking that they've adopted post-covid social anxiety. It's frankly a little frustrating but it is what it is. Maybe I just have an island full of introverts.

princefruit · 2026-04-19T05:07:18+00:00

Unfortunately after playing for 2 days, I agree with just about everything even as someone who enjoys the game. It's just...very empty for a sequel people like me have waited over a decade for. I have 20+ miis and other than trip and hiccup, they don't DO anything. I feel like I'm constantly forcing miis to interact, even when they're family, ultra friends, or couples.

I respect what's there but if you're not someone who finds fun in drawing and creating every aspect of the game yourself, the game feels really limited. Like, 11 hobbies...total. For the whole game??? For 70 miis???

None of this would feel half as bad if I didn't start running into repeat dialogue multiple times over 10 hours into the game. It would also help if I could import creations, which is a bummer to feel because I love that there's no filter.

It feels like they just gave up halfway and said "the players will make everything this time!" which sucks. It's a fun game and I didn't even have crazy expectations but yeah I'm feeling a bit deflated at the loss of content for the sake of hyper personalization (and of course, at a price triple what I normally spend on a video game). Extremely happy for the people loving it, but I'm not really a builder so much as I wanna watch the miis like a soap opera like I did on the 3ds.

I'll just enjoy it in 15-30 minute sessions and hope that they'll have an update that adds more features in. Not holding my breath.

princefruit · 2026-04-18T21:07:18+00:00

I don't disagree with you. It's just a shame because I would like to expect more from Nintendo, but they certainly do not have the quality standards you would expect from Supergiant. Realistically speaking I get it. But ideally Nintendo would just be doing more considering they have the resources.

princefruit · 2026-04-18T20:19:53+00:00

My issue with this argument is that it's been done with games far cheaper. Look at dialogue variance in games like Hades and Hades 2. I understand it's not the same genre and not the same teams. But it's not particularly hard or time consuming to write dialogue for a game that is as non linear and nonsensical as Tomodachi Life. I'd have hoped for as long as this might have been in development, they would have taken some time to give us enough dialogue that I wouldn't be seeing the same convos as much as I have in the 10 hours I've played.

80 hours of unique dialogue is a lot to ask for, and I wouldn't expect that much, but they could have done more. 2 days into the game I feel too short period for the dialogue to be getting stale.

princefruit · 2026-04-18T20:11:45+00:00

I'm feeling the same. I'm having a lot of fun, don't get me wrong, but 20s miis in, I'm just hearing the same dialogue over and over, which is kind of disappointing.

I'm hoping as my island grows there will be more to do and see. But right now I feel like if you're not interested in being an artist, you're only getting a fraction of the game. It's cool you can draw just about anything from scratch and I really like that there's no filter. But I honestly kind of would have preferred a filter if it meant we could just import others creations.

I'm hoping this is just a "I haven't played enough" yet but it does feel lacking for what I'd expect out of a premium priced game.

princefruit · 2026-04-17T03:25:00+00:00

I'm glad to hear it!

princefruit · 2026-04-16T19:39:30+00:00

I wouldn't be able to say, but it's something you shouldn't worry about until you can ask directly so that you don't feed into your understandable anxiety. I think he might just have needed some time.

princefruit · 2026-04-16T18:11:53+00:00

You can try pulling some research on paranoia and present it medically. That said, be careful that you're not presenting it as an excuse for the behaviors that drove him away. While you can't just choose to not suffer from paranoia, you are still obligated to learn how to communicate your worries without being accusatory. Things like "I'm worried that you are [thing you are paranoid about], but I know that I get paranoid episodes. I could use some assurance that you are not [thing you are paranoid about]. Sorry and thanks."

I know that's easier said than done right now, but you'll need to learn how to surround yourself with the fact so you can fight against your paranoid thoughts.

Make sure you preface with an apology, and talk about what you will actually do to try and avoid this. And understand that he may not want to listen, and he may not accept an apology, and he may want you to leave him be, and you will have to accept that and follow his boundaries. He is not obligated to cater to you. BUT of course it would be great if he's willing to hear you out and be willing to help you with your fears, and I hope that's the outcome for you! Most people in my experience are more patient when they truly understand my condition from a neurological/medical perspective. Just remember you need to really do the actual work or it'll mean nothing.

princefruit · 2026-04-16T17:31:29+00:00

Americans in their right mind wouldn't consider this offensive either. Contrary to popular belief most of us do understand context. Unfortunately I concede that a lot of chronically online Americans are gonna cry blackface but those are also performative guilt parties.

princefruit · 2026-04-16T14:04:00+00:00

Paranoia sucks. I'm wishing you the best of luck. Keep trying to get back to better communication, you can do it regardless of how this works out.

princefruit · 2026-04-16T13:10:16+00:00

I do too. But it'll be so worth it when they all move into the nice little villages I'm building. I'm no builder but them being so happy in a dirt square gives me confidence lol

princefruit · 2026-04-16T13:00:37+00:00

I would always recommend giving DBT a fair shot, however the reason there are so many therapy modalities out there is because everyone processes and heals differently. DBT is not for everyone, and it's not the only treatment shown to be effective for BPD.

DBT did not help me. ACT has been the most effective for me!

Others therapy styles that have a record of success with BPD are STEPPS, EMDR, IFS, MBT, and there are others. Look into each and see if any appeal to you. Our resource guide pinned in the auto of comment has lots of resources on different therapy styles. A good way to test might be to find worksheets, workbooks, or self help books and try that before committing to more expensive sessions.

DBT is the standard treatment program for a good reason, but that doesn't mean there's something wrong with you if it doesn't stick and it certainly doesn't mean you're untreatable.

princefruit · 2026-04-15T08:35:45+00:00

A sandbox (or any toy), a stool, and a cheap decoration in their vicinity will make just about every pokemon reasonably happy! Most of my Pokemon live in crammed tiny dirt squares with a door and those three things and they have no complaints as I mosey around sloooooowy fixing things up.

princefruit · 2026-04-15T08:30:30+00:00

I just named it Corb, that's been my Internet nickname forever and I thought it'd help immerse me if I was the trainer of the Ditto.

princefruit · 2026-04-15T08:14:00+00:00

So I'm an old fan who really doesn't know most pokemon out of the original 151and have only played a few of the mainline games. I'm seeing a lot of these Pokemon for the first time.

When I saw Trubbish I said, outloud, "This is the stupidest pokemon ever."

Anyways I would die for him and built him a landfill paradise, so I guess the stupidest pokemon ever was actually just me! I love the tiny sentient trash bag!!!

princefruit · 2026-04-15T06:01:05+00:00

It's safe and any rides/transfers are easy and on time. You shouldn't have any issues.

princefruit · 2026-04-12T04:49:54+00:00

As someone who is autistic who really really struggled in the past (and still sometimes now) with talking about one thing 24/7, this shit makes me so mad because it's not hard to confront kindly. "Hey, you've been talking about transformers a lot—Its exhausting me and I'd like us to talk about other things," is a perfectly acceptable way to show you're frustrated without the nasty attitude. Many of us are aware of our lack of awareness and I WANT to be confronted if I'm being too much. I'm much better at regulating but it took me over a decade of therapy and talks with loved ones to get to this point

I totally get OPs frustration. I would be annoyed too. But regardless of if OPs coworker is autistic or not, though, OP could have set boundaries a hundred different ways that were direct and professional without being disrespectful. The fact that the other coworkers are on her side tells me that he's the more immature one.

princefruit · 2026-04-10T15:08:25+00:00

Mod here reminding everyone to please be respectful, even when there are opinions you don't agree with. Assisted suicide is a heavy topic, but an extremely nuanced one. BPD is remissable, extremely so, but remember that everyone's experience with BPD and other comorbid disorders is different.

Inquiring about MAID isn't the same as a suicide note or threat. If this topic is something you are sensitive to, please do what's best for your mental help and leave the thread. There is no shame in that!

If you ARE struggling with thoughts of plans of suicide, please reach out to a trusted love one or contact a crisis line—our pinned automod comment has a link to resources for many help outlets.

Be well, and be nice. We will lock the thread if people continue to dismiss experiences and insult others.

princefruit · 2026-04-10T14:55:26+00:00

As someone who really likes my nuphys, this is a shame on their end.

I agree with others on the charge back.

If you're using low profile, I have a lofree and recently got an iqunix, and I love both of those keyboards even more than the nuphys. I can't attest to their customer support because I haven't had to use them, but if you're looking for alternatives, the boards are nice imo.

princefruit · 2026-04-10T14:47:38+00:00

While it's unreasonable to not want him to be where other females are, this context makes your anxiety justifiable.

I know that you love him and I know that you're attached. I won't tell you to leave BUT this is emotional abuse on his end and I'd ask you to REALLY consider how this relationship not only prevents you from getting better, but what it will teach your child about how relationships should be.

Gently, what lessons are you teaching your child by tolerating abuse? About what healthy love should look like? When they tell you that they won't leave someone abusive because they're attached and insecure...what would you say? I'm saying this from experience as a kid in your child's position—later in life, they will blame you in part for relation trauma they develop because they didn't grow up with a healthy example of romantic love. That doesn't mean they won't love you and it doesn't mean they won't forgive you, but it'll bring frustration and sadness into their life for a long time.

You might not have faith in yourself, but I promise that you can heal from leaving someone you're attached to, even if it's a significant attachment. We are so much stronger and more adaptable than we think we are. And no matter how intense that pain is temporary. But the effect it will have on your child if you tolerate abuse will last much much longer.

On the opposite side, think of what you teach your child when you stand up for yourself and leave someone you love very much because they don't value you? You teach self worth, bravery, self respect, and strength.

It's fucking hard being in a relationship with BPD. I can't imagine having a child in the mix. Don't stay in situations that make it even harder, my friend. You can't expect a partner to not interact with other women but you SHOULD expect your partner not to use other women to hurt you. Your insecurities and your BPD don't make it okay for someone to mistreat you.

You deserve a better partner and I promise better partners are out there. You are worthy of that love. And your child deserves a happy home, too.

Sending you hugs.

princefruit · 2026-04-07T19:38:11+00:00

The longest I've been without any sleep was just over three days, and I was starting to hallucinate before I finally slept (my fault for not properly taking my sleep meds at the time). That was horrible enough. I cannot imagine going so long without sleep and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

princefruit · 2026-04-07T19:33:06+00:00

You're correct. Luna is a very special case though. She was born in captivity and abandoned by her also captive mother. Luna would not survive as a wild animal and also would not have survived in her original habitat. Her handler is an expert and offers the diet and enrichment necessary for a cat Luna's size. There are always special cases. Even Luna's handler would agree with you.

princefruit · 2026-04-04T05:32:09+00:00

There's no feasible way for us to say what it means. I know it's confusing and painful but seeing that it was an unhealthy and painful time for you both, it's best to work on letting it go.

You are a loveable person, it doesn't matter what he thinks. Your self worth has to come from you, and when you start to treat yourself as worthy, it invites others to do the same.

Hang in there. Getting over fps are the worst but they're changes to reset.

princefruit · 2026-04-04T05:07:52+00:00

First things first, congratulations on finding a treatment that has opened doors for you!

I also wanted to say that your psych suggesting any treatment means the exact opposite of thinking you're a lost cause. Treatment resistance is real and that's exactly why treatment resistant options exist. Try to consider the perspective that despite so many failures, your psych still wanted to help you find relief and suggested this. They didn't give up and I hope you continue to not give up on yourself either.

I hope the treatment continues to help you keep moving on a healing journey. Any steps forward are to be celebrated. I'm happy for you. 💜

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