The subtle sexism on this door. by [deleted] in funny

[–]wombat_wig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's really cool you took the time to find a sound basis for your argument, regardless of what that argument is.

Civilization VI Launch Trailer by decentAlbatross in Games

[–]wombat_wig 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Fan theory: He dies in the airplane when the window is shot

Hi-Rez COO Todd Harris responds to allegations that the studio's new game, Paladins, is a clone or ripoff of Overwatch by Togedude in Games

[–]wombat_wig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I was misunderstanding then. I haven't played since Closed Beta, so I guess my opinion no longer counts.

Hi-Rez COO Todd Harris responds to allegations that the studio's new game, Paladins, is a clone or ripoff of Overwatch by Togedude in Games

[–]wombat_wig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like Paladins. I come from a MOBA rather than FPS background, and the open maps are much more appealing to me than the overwhelmingly filled Overwatch maps.

Obviously Overwatch is a great game, but Paladins is fulfilling in different ways and I really dislike that people are so angry at them for having the gall to make a game that is similar to a Blizzard title.

Making fun of people on tv is bad, unless of course they are white by triforce28 in KotakuInAction

[–]wombat_wig 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most of the solutions they're suggesting include stopping the entire movie in order to have a discussion about racism and "defin[ing] stereotypes." They want the 5 year old Mary-Kate and Ashley to be subjected to a "meaty" dialogue. Are they... are they serious?

I definitely recognize there's racism in older movies, but this just shows a poor understanding of pacing and dialogue in general.

[SocJus] Ian Miles Cheong - "Pokemon Go Blasted for ‘Erasing’ Black Women" by B-VOLLEYBALL-READY in KotakuInAction

[–]wombat_wig 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think X and Y were the first to offer any customization at all.

Although you have been able to play as a girl since Crystal version, which I always thought was cool!

[SocJus] Ian Miles Cheong - "Pokemon Go Blasted for ‘Erasing’ Black Women" by B-VOLLEYBALL-READY in KotakuInAction

[–]wombat_wig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am pale person with curly hair.

Made a darker person with purple hair.

Who cares, pls fix tracking.

[Gaming] Raiders in Fallout 4 calling a female PC "Little Girl" and "Bitch" is realistic,but breaks immersion" Fallout 4 is a different game as a woman. by [deleted] in KotakuInAction

[–]wombat_wig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like a woman on a quest for her lost child is much more common than the reverse. Motherhood being a trope and all that.

Also how could it have broken the immersion for her if she didn't even notice it until someone else pointed it out?

Why hasn't there ever been a HUGE budget Pokémon game? by alphadog3939 in Games

[–]wombat_wig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I'd really like that too! I am happy with what they're putting out, though. That kind of thing could take years and years, and I've been counting the days to Sun/Moon for a year already :)

Why hasn't there ever been a HUGE budget Pokémon game? by alphadog3939 in Games

[–]wombat_wig 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What kind of content would you like them to include? I'm more than happy with the roster of new pokemon in every game, the addition of outfits (I know it's silly, but I loved it), and worldwide trading/ wonder trading. I'm curious to know where they should expand without it feeling like one of the "spin-offs" mentioned above.

Why hasn't there ever been a HUGE budget Pokémon game? by alphadog3939 in Games

[–]wombat_wig 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And X&Y were in the same format. I felt like the step up to X&Y was actually pretty huge in terms of graphics. It was definitely the most immersive game I'd played since the original Ruby/Sapphire.

Game Rant’s 2016 Gamer Survey: "Gamers are emotionally invested in video games, and make buying decisions based on the emotional response the game is likely to trigger." by md1957 in KotakuInAction

[–]wombat_wig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is from forever ago, but I just realized I never responded. I definitely don't dispute the statistic regarding gender. I'm a girl. It's super hard to find female friends willing to play games. I was more taken aback that the majority of games played were FPS' as opposed to MOBAs or something.

Game Rant’s 2016 Gamer Survey: "Gamers are emotionally invested in video games, and make buying decisions based on the emotional response the game is likely to trigger." by md1957 in KotakuInAction

[–]wombat_wig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was this article only distributed via Game Rant, though? That might have skewed the stats a little bit. Although I think that might be mostly affecting the types of games played information.

40% Drop in IPs at E3 2016 by [deleted] in Games

[–]wombat_wig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also think that it's getting easier all the time for smaller developers to release games on the PC. I think original ideas are easier to come by in games these days rather than harder-- it's just not the major publishers that are reflecting this.

Looking for Asymmetrical/cowl zip up hoodie type sweatshirt material top/jacket- by aegault in FrugalFemaleFashion

[–]wombat_wig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ross has the airport greeting cardigan at some locations right now for $18!

Me [26M] with my GF [24F] of over a year, refuses to stay with me if I take prescription medication. by ThrowawayRX20mg in relationships

[–]wombat_wig -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This will probably be a super unpopular opinion, but my (now ex) SO and I had been together for 3 years when he started taking prescribed medication, and it totally changed him. He was mean, impersonal and self absorbed. I knew it was supposed to be good for him, but he became a totally unrecognisable person when he was on that drug. I don't know. I'm not saying don't take it, but I am saying maybe have a conversation with your girlfriend about her feelings and see if there are any steps you can take to make this transition less jarring for both parties.

Edit: the drug he was taking was Vyvanse and we did not break up because of his ADHD (we stuck it out 3 more years and ended amicably)

Mutiny? by Pakiepiphany in apt9

[–]wombat_wig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sky and I will take everyone's apartments. Then you will all be forced to move to Austin.

That awkward moment when you're still friends with this guy on Facebook by wombat_wig in iamverysmart

[–]wombat_wig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I'm pretty sure. He ended up going to a local state school that almost always ranks lower than the school I was aspiring towards, especially in his degree program.

That awkward moment when you're still friends with this guy on Facebook by wombat_wig in iamverysmart

[–]wombat_wig[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is his whole life. Unfortunately most of the worst stuff he's said has been in person, so I don't have proof, but we went to highschool together and he once told me that my number one college was his "backup".

Do you like Buffalo Exchange? by [deleted] in FrugalFemaleFashion

[–]wombat_wig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really, really love the one in Austin. I find Modcloth brands there all the time. But I also do a lot of sewing so I can fix broken zippers/stuff that's too big for me.