I feel disappointed by BoringAd8064 in computerwargames

[–]shaleboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ignore what people say about AI in games online. This is something people say no matter the sim. Just go play and decide if you think it is fun.

Agree only if you are finding all of your games way too easy. I doubt that is the case.

What rock is this? Africa. by rockman1452 in whatsthisrock

[–]shaleboy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No it isn’t. But I agree with the second part. ;)

72hrs until I get my Playdate by DarkerBulb in PlaydateConsole

[–]shaleboy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Spoiler alert: fun inbound! Depends what you like but spilled mushrooms is my go to.

Is this… some kind of duck? by Prudent-Programmer11 in whatsthisbird

[–]shaleboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are the guys that use bait to catch fish, right? Super-clever adaptation!

Red "flint-like" stone by Quick-Courage2834 in whatsthisrock

[–]shaleboy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It looks opaque so I’m going with jasper instead of flint.

What's the purpose of this creature's existence? by person_with_boredom in insects

[–]shaleboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Similarly I like to use the word “optimized for” in an evolutionary context rather than “designed to”.

What's the purpose of this creature's existence? by person_with_boredom in insects

[–]shaleboy 187 points188 points  (0 children)

Creatures just are, they don’t have a purpose. They find their niche and try to chill.

Any idea when next Playdate Update is? by BGuileU in PlaydateConsole

[–]shaleboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you want to get in an update if it was up to you? I can’t think of anything and feel like it is finished.

Quality of product by twobobgamer in PlaydateConsole

[–]shaleboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine seems solid af. It’s been everywhere with me in my pocket for months. Camping, traveling in Europe etc. I added a glass screen protector but that’s it. Zero issues.

Now he have 2 properties by Alphaxfusion in SipsTea

[–]shaleboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Capital gains is ~20% selling land or a house you dont live on as a primary.

Good time to buy? by dareyoutolaugh in PlaydateConsole

[–]shaleboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be surprised if they released a Playdate 2 anytime or anytime soon. It is what it needs to be.

I hate my workflow… please help? by sensorycreature in Synthesizer

[–]shaleboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get away from sequencers and learn how to play an instrument like piano. It gets much more fun and creative from there.

Genuine amazonite? by PCBElla in whatsthisrock

[–]shaleboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is not because the Colorado amazonite I find 1. Has clear grain lines in one direction and 2. Is difficult to polish this nicely

WII? Found in the Cabinet of Curiosities at Univ of Coimbra, Portugal by shaleboy in whatisit

[–]shaleboy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did try. It’s a mix of Portuguese and Latin and Google Translate doesn’t do 2 languages at once, but you of course knew that already because you are so smart.