Dalacos

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[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

The problem is what you're linking is something you personally disagree with, but that doesn't mean it's "bait" in the first place. (I probably should've avoided a political example as I think some are getting carried away with that, but it could be anything.)

Different example: I could link something about peanut butter though I hate peanut butter with all my heart and hope it ceases to exist. Yet you'd never call "peanut butter cookies recipe" engagement bait. (Well, probably never...)

The term or phrase has to encompass more than just political sides or something like it. It's the act of spreading something you personally don't want to spread. But what you're helping spread could be benign from most people's perspectives.

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 4 points 4 hours ago

The Grand Apparatus from Brandon Sanderson's "Cosmere" springs to mind.

Light Cosmere spoiler ↓

spoilerThe Grand Apparatus is composed of a vast number of rooms all atop and around one another and constantly in motion. [ ] If a denizen needs or wants a room with a particular function such as a bedroom or bathroom, they can make a request to the Apparatus itself and the appropriate room will be brought to adjoin the one currently occupied. Because of the Apparatus' nature, access to sunlight is infrequent and is only accessed by requesting a room with windows which is moved to the structure's perimeter upon transferring. Personal possessions are kept in trunks which are moved along with each resident as they transfer from room to room. Because all rooms are shared, there is no concept of ownership of space.

(Source, The Coppermind)

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 7 points 5 hours ago

Good sex can keep a relationship going for longer than it should, but it won't be indefinite no matter how orgasmic.

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 4 points 5 hours ago

Definitely not exact, but sort of a variation. Hoping for something that hits it specific but for all I know there might not be a precise term for it yet. (Besides "outrage porn" but even that doesn't hit the nail on the head, just a descriptor.)

 

Like sharing a political post you disagree with to make a point, but because you're sharing it you're increasing its awareness and popularity.

Curious if there's a known term for it.

(Ex. Paradox of Tolerance. You can't be completely tolerant of everything because then you'd be tolerant of intolerance. Thus, a paradox.)

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

/agree, probably the closest answer to my mindset so far. (And I do love me some old school forums. RIP Portent and Waryammer.)

 

I sort by New (rather than Hot for instance), myself.

Just randomly curious what other people are sorting at default, and if there's a common answer.


Kinda wish I could automagically sort comments by New as well. /shrug

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 4 points 9 hours ago

There are certainly times I'd rather have 50 comments and 5 upvotes than 50 upvotes and 5 comments.

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I think the female versions of my name sound terrible, so, no on that front.

In general not a thought I've had aside from that. I've always felt comfortable with my gender/sexual orientation.

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Dave the Diver
  • Another Crab's Treasure
  • Cataclismo
  • Black Myth: Wukong

(*note some of these were Let's Play's I watched instead of played as combat mechanics like Clair/Wukong don't interest me.)


I also spent a lot of time with an old friend, Heroes of Might and Magic V, Tribes of the East.


Edit/PS: Have to include Tactical Breach Wizards. Hilarious and very different take on the "Xcom-esque" genre. Great characterization and story. Requires a very different style of thinking to master it.

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Pretty good series, pretty sure the author's an "acolyte" of Brandon Sanderson, so if anyone reading this likes the Cosmere you might like this series as well.

Been on my "reread" list for a while but the list keeps growing...

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

This is what I came to say if it wasn't already.

Replace both leads with a couple that has chemistry but retains that slightly antagonistic spark and it would've made a good movie. I don't even have an alternate casting, just, "not them."

 

I have a lot of experience with games like this, so I'm not too worried about the combat end of things.

What I'm curious about, is for those who have played it multiple times, which character offers the "best likely story" if you were to play through once?

("Best" as defined by you.)


PS: A head's up for any persistent bugs I should be aware of that can really screw up a game would be appreciated as well.

cheers,

[–] Dalacos@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Are there gonna be 3 levels now? (Real time battle, planetary overworld, space over-overworld)?

Presumably? There might even be a fourth layer if they go battle/planet/system/interstellar.

Are the space marines gonna march in a phalanx formation?

I doubt it. Round bases man, squares are for fantasy!
But really, I assume they'll be in a skirmish formation.
Facing is only supposed to matter to vehicles and armour, IIRC.

Which space marine is gonna be the princess?

I am! (Actually I love my 'nids so really I'd be a queen.)

 

Praise the Emperor!

crosses fingers Please don't fuck it up, please don't fuck it up...

 

Looking for recommendations of games you think translate well to a Let's Play.

Here's a few I've watched as some examples:

  • Dispatch
  • Dead Space: Remake
  • Dave the Diver
  • Outer Wilds
  • Claire Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Black Myth: Wukong

Some games I want to play for myself, but others I'd rather just watch. Either I don't want to buy it, or maybe the game mechanics don't interest me but the story does. (Dispatch falls under that category.)

Any other ideas?

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