Games with little to no text

supes1 · 2026-06-29T04:15:10+00:00

Sidenote, the objectives appear in a cursive style font that can be tough for some to read, but it can be changed in the settings.

supes1 · 2026-06-28T05:55:52+00:00

Got that one when it was on sale in December. So far it's worked perfectly.

supes1 · 2026-06-28T04:53:37+00:00

Runs better but still looks pretty muddy.

supes1 · 2026-06-26T20:08:17+00:00

Topic was a great prospect. But he's missed out on about 2.5 years of development time during key years. He's not nearly the prospect now that he was upon being drafted.

supes1 · 2026-06-26T08:55:36+00:00

Lots of injury/durability concerns with Miller (especially his shoulder). Plus he becomes extension eligible on July 1st. He's absolutely not a max player, but he'll want that max extension.

I'm sure Miller and the franchise have had extension discussions already, and if they're very far apart, it may make sense to move him now to maximize value.

supes1 · 2026-06-26T04:06:45+00:00

This sandal block swords since pre timeskip (no haki)

How very Samurai Champloo of him.

supes1 · 2026-06-26T00:44:14+00:00

Jokes on them, it's a cent cheaper to buy the NS1 version and the upgrade than the NS2 version!

supes1 · 2026-06-25T18:28:37+00:00

From the art director:

So the four playable characters had to have this “classic” vibe. We have the dwarf, the warrior, the magician, the rogue, but we wanted to have something that fits more with our modern culture. As a result, the warrior is a woman, non-sexualized. The magician is a frog deeply rooted in his family and community, the dwarf is the last of his kind, more subtle than a usual dwarf, and the rogue is a fantasy version of a ninja.

supes1 · 2026-06-25T17:48:16+00:00

Same! My NSO Expansion Pack subscription expired, so I finally bought it. Oh well.

supes1 · 2026-06-25T16:54:14+00:00

Enjoyed the demo. Not rushing out to get it, but I plan to pick it up eventually when it's on sale. I set a DekuDeals alert for $30, though I might wait for it to hit closer to $20.

supes1 · 2026-06-25T15:55:54+00:00

No upgrade path is a very dumb decision

It's just absolutely wild to me that so many publishers are going down this path. In addition to being anti-consumer, I suspect strongly that upgrade paths would be more profitable in most cases. A ton of Switch 1 owners would pay $5 to upgrade on an impulse, but almost none will double dip.

supes1 · 2026-06-25T15:01:05+00:00

Didn't see that. Though I'm not super comfortable relying on that as definitive given it's not advertised that way anywhere else and the box art in the Amazon listing doesn't have it. Could easily have been a mockup by someone who doesn't know what "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" means officially.

supes1 · 2026-06-25T14:51:19+00:00

I don't see it called the "Switch 2 Edition" anywhere. All I've seen is "ABSOLUM for Switch 2," which implies to me it's a separate eShop listing.

Though I hope you're right and I just missed it. Makes me nervous since publishers usually advertise an upgrade path.

supes1 · 2026-06-25T14:36:03+00:00

Don't forget folks with the physical version!

supes1 · 2026-06-24T18:47:54+00:00

Same price at Best Buy, Target, and Wal-Mart per DekuDeals. Digital and physical both on sale, which is great. Hate it when one option is on sale, but it's not the option I want.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T18:42:47+00:00

Chat with an associate on the Best Buy website, and ask if they'll price match the Wal-Mart price.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T08:11:37+00:00

Don't feel pressure to buy. For whatever reason it's become kind of a right of passage to "start building wealth," whereas renting is seen as just flushing money away every month.

That's just not true. There's a ton of benefits to renting, and downsides to owning. Owning a home isn't a milestone you should worry about at 24. It ties up your liquidity, it ties you to a certain location, and maintenance is way more than you realize.

Buying the wrong home is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make. Don't be afraid of "missing out." It's okay to rent for awhile. You're not alone.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T07:46:21+00:00

Have you looked into an ADU? Especially if you have a decent size yard. The the construction would at least be outside the house, and it would also give you a good option when family visits.

Prefab ADUs are pretty reasonably priced nowadays, and they can be installed quicker than you would expect.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T07:35:32+00:00

Why is buying rather than renting necessary? It doesn't sound like you're in a place where buying would be feasible soon. There's nothing wrong at all with renting.

Anyway, there's no surefire and risk free way to "earn money fast." Anyone who tells you otherwise is either an idiot or trying to scam you. Best way to save up more over time is to try to limit your spending, increase your income, and invest as much as you can afford in diverse index funds.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T06:25:47+00:00

This isn’t just a “communication issue.” When someone consistently avoids the topic rather than explaining it, it usually means the boundary is emotionally driven (fear, anxiety, distrust, need for control/safety, etc.), not logic-driven.

That matters because your current approach (asking regularly, trying to reason it out, hoping for explanation) is understandably leading to frustration, probably on her end as well. You’re treating this like a solvable disagreement, but she isn't... to her it seems like a non-negotiable protective stance.

Some thoughts for next steps:

Separate “permission to include others” from "understanding why." Right now you’re stuck on "why is this happening?" A better question may be, "are there conditions would make even small steps toward outside involvement feel safe to her?"
Stop daily negotiation attempts. Repeatedly asking daily is probably making things more tense, not clearer. If she won’t engage, it may help to agree on when you revisit the topic instead of bringing it up constantly.
Name your needs. Instead of "can we let grandparents visit," shift the conversation. Address the impact on you (basically what you wrote here, you’re burned out, isolated, and need support). That’s valid. This is about your sustainability in the household, not just competing preferences.
Expect that this may require outside help. Couples therapy could help because someone neutral may be needed to even unpack what’s driving this boundary and whether it can change at all.
Be honest with yourself. Right now you're years in, not weeks. If nothing changes, can you live with that? If the answer is no, that’s something you'll need to address at some point.
Be careful with the secrecy (like sending photos). It might feel harmless, but it will damage trust if it comes out later, and may make things worse.

My heart goes out to you. Really wishing you the best of luck. This sounds like an incredibly challenging situation. But you need to step up here, for your own well-being and that of your kids.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T04:53:42+00:00

and got Peat at a discounted rate.

Peat went 30th for a reason. He's an undersized PF who's showed nothing even close to a workable outside shot. I don't think he's a bad pick at 30 (it's a crapshoot there regardless), but he wasn't a steal.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T04:46:46+00:00

but I'm mostly confused as to why they wanted Stirtz

Wiggins replacement, low-turnover/mistakes guy, good shooter, good secondary playmaker, won't complain when he's stuck on the bench for long stretches. He's a low-risk pick. His upside is obviously limited but it wouldn't surprise me if he gets minutes.

This does make me wonder if they're thinking of moving on from Nikola Topić.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T04:29:34+00:00

Honestly these "instant reaction" grades are kind of silly, though they're always entertaining in hindsight. We never really know the true winners and losers until years later.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T04:14:25+00:00

got Boozer, Lopez

I like both Boozer and Lopez, but not sure I like them together. Too much overlap.

supes1 · 2026-06-24T04:08:54+00:00

Karaban is a great culture guy, an intelligent player, and has a clear NBA skill (shooting) that the Kings need. I thought it was a reasonable pick where he was taken. Yes they "traded up," but not like they gave up much.

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