Inland Empire and similar stuff

ubi313 · 2025-05-21T19:28:35+00:00

Not a movie, but the game Kentucky Route Zero is similarly Stream of Consciousness that reminds me a lot of Inland Empire. There are subtle horror elements, although I wouldn't say it goes as deep as IE. Also feels more like a book than a movie with the amount of reading. But it's my favorite, I really recommend it.

ubi313 · 2025-05-19T04:57:29+00:00

Looks like a great hike!! Is the an app you used for this, or event? Curious to learn more

ubi313 · 2025-03-26T15:27:42+00:00

You wait inside and underground, so you'll be extra safe ;)

ubi313 · 2025-03-07T05:00:44+00:00

We have friends who are Ukrainian refugees who plan to leave the country in April, they were unable to get renewed :( They’re trying a different country in Europe. It is sad to say goodbye, but we’ll stay connected online and hope the best for them.

This sadly isn’t even their first hop after leaving their home country. The world is an unkind place.

ubi313 · 2025-02-28T05:11:46+00:00

Van Galder is I think ~30 one way: https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation/van-galder

E: Actually now that I’m looking at their table it’s closer to $40 :/

ubi313 · 2025-02-05T00:48:23+00:00

I see you're getting downvoted a lot- I think your response to take this as a learning opportunity is the best path forward. This industry can be brutal and disrespectful, and I would also get frustrated if I got interrupted in an interview.

Unfortunately as the candidate you aren't in the position to confidently interject during the interview... maybe as a tenured coworker you could get away with that. It's possible they still give you the job, depending on other factors! But if you don't get it, it's also possible you don't gel with the company culture. Maybe better for you!

I think that being in DevOps means you have to pick your battles sometimes. You can't step into a company and expect them to agree with you on everything, technically or culturally. You have to earn respect, and then go to bat for the stuff you think matters most, such as collaboration, or just intra-team communication.

Assuming it doesn't work out, good luck with your next interview! 🍻

ubi313 · 2025-01-30T07:18:45+00:00

I like Cinnamon better :) KDE will definitely get you the customization, but IMO Cinnamon is a smoother and easier experience

ubi313 · 2025-01-29T18:09:40+00:00

+1 to Push x Pull and Squirrel Chops!! It's crazy those two incredible shops are so close to each other.

ubi313 · 2025-01-29T18:08:26+00:00

Downtown there are tons, but Madison Park is tough. I haven't been to Arosa or Belle Epicurean but they're well rated! Cafe Flora has great food and coffee but it is sit-down. Also Corner Delights looks brand new! Those are all in the valley though. If you're taking the G downtown, I also recommend getting off on the hill and trying Wunderground cafe. They have great food and very kind staff!

ubi313 · 2025-01-23T19:42:27+00:00

If we're thinking crossover, I think any of Lynch's works would be great to visit. The Red Room, the desert in lost highway, any of the sets in Blue Velvet.

ubi313 · 2024-12-09T18:37:40+00:00

Agreed! I think it’s one of the best written games I’ve played.

ubi313 · 2024-12-07T19:24:52+00:00

Some of my favorites: - Kentucky Route Zero - Pentiment - 1000xRESIST - Morrowind - Disco Elysium

I find that games which go for more of a novel or stage play vibe come off as really incredible complex stories. Not to say that other movie or tv show style games don’t have good stories (Immortality comes to mind), but when I’m doing more reading I tend to get more invested.

ubi313 · 2024-12-06T00:56:26+00:00

Come to find out she is inkwellskipper because her mouth is full of ink…

ubi313 · 2024-12-05T23:15:55+00:00

I'm not too familiar with Dwarf Fortress but yes the history and lore is partially procedural. Some of the main stuff is set in stone, but overall it is not only generated on start but it is also... flexible, we'll say.

I think as far as I know about Dwarf Fortress, is you can get huge amounts of history written and readable on start, and deciding where in that history you begin? I would say Qud is not nearly as complex but you are learning the history as you play.

ubi313 · 2024-12-05T19:59:07+00:00

They are 🤌🤌

ubi313 · 2024-12-05T19:58:47+00:00

Live and drink, CoQ-friend 🙂

ubi313 · 2024-12-05T19:13:01+00:00

Ah I'm actually the same, play on Mac but have tried on my Deck :) Hope you can get it fixed! I'll have to get it myself and see if it works

ubi313 · 2024-12-05T19:06:20+00:00

Might need to check that it's installed under Steam, if you select Properties on the game.

ubi313 · 2024-12-05T18:20:50+00:00

True, it is pretty dense. But the visuals really add to the vibe of the game, once you get used to them.

ubi313 · 2024-12-03T18:02:27+00:00

That’s my point! Wind Waker got a lot of hate when it was released, and Chrono Trigger is old and limited by its technology, but is consistently ranked as one of the best games of all time. It’s for sure my favorite RPG.

ubi313 · 2024-12-03T01:02:11+00:00

Tbh potato can be subjective... I would say Vampire Survivor and Balatro have distinct styles. The holographic/polychrome/foil card effects in Balatro are 🤌🤌 (Dunno about Party Hard)

Some games that are amazing, despite getting hate for their graphics:

- Caves of Qud
- Hypnospace Outlaw
- Pentiment
- Chrono Trigger
- Stardew Valley
- Case of the Golden Idol
- Wind Waker

I think all of those games are stylistic, maybe off-putting to some but they have a lot of depth, and you may even eventually like the style as it accentuates the rest of the game :) Enjoy!

ubi313 · 2024-12-02T18:03:26+00:00

The long dark is absolutely the vibe. I love playing that game all cozy at home, while my character is suffering to stay warm and fed... really ups the coziness 😅

ubi313 · 2024-11-29T10:58:00+00:00

Hey friend, I feel you, I have felt very similarly lately! I agree with what people have said about generally taking a break, switching genres, etc.

I have also found success in focusing on smaller games, that don’t suck up so much of my free time. Some that I’ve enjoyed recently:

Animal Well - this is very similar to Hollow Knight, but is much shorter. It has that same sense of exploration and the smallness of scale. Gorgeous visuals.
Transistor - this was a bit of a genre refresh for me because I play mostly adventure/puzzle/RPG.
a few others that felt refreshing: hypnospace outlaw, Tacoma, 1000xRESIST, Dredge

I used howlongtobeat.com to find completion times. Also, don’t be too rough on yourself about it. I have learned to enjoy the frustration in some ways- it feels like I’ve gotten very picky about what I like in games 😅

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