I take comedy very seriously. Tomfoolery is no laughing matter.
The neat part about this photo is that there are actually nine soldiers in the frame. The two up front were just the worst two for putting on the camo.
Someone with a strong moral barometer wouldn't think these thoughts.
Lol, I love the inclusion of cheat codes like they're as big of a concern as malware. Won't someone think of the children?! I found my son playing GTA5 with bighead mode on *sobs uncontrollably*.
This whole thing sounds like the "drugs in Halloween candy" scare, but this seems to actually be real. Neat.
P.S. I don't know if GTA5 actually has bighead mode.
Japandroids - Near To The Wild Heart Of Life
This song aggressively reminds me of the mix of anxiety and excitement I had before moving out on my own for the first time. I came from a small town, and moved to the "big city" in my province. I had never moved anywhere before, let alone without my parents. That was 15 years ago now, but this takes me right back. It's also a banger (in my opinion).
Same! It's usually my right eye, and if I close it it helps. Doesn't stop entirely, but dampens it quite a bit.
Neat, I never knew it was French! I've been buying the single issues in English as they've come out, but I think we only have two volumes so far.
Edit: It's sold as 'Animal Castle' here in Canada, and published by Ablaze Publishing.
I don't think the artist is saying only Boomers have this problem. It is possible to express one's opinion on one issue without needing to address all similar issues.
Also it would be rather weird to have a Boomer and a Zoomer together in this situation.
Hey, that's pretty neat! I like the color and design of the thing. Looks pretty easy to throw in a pocket too.
Nooooooooooo, don't give me a reason to want to go to GP 😭
"Blaster Master?" takes long drag on cigarette "I haven't heard that name game in years."
Man, I remember playing the OG on NES. Didn't know they remade it... And made it all anime lookin'? Neat. If you'll excuse me, I must go and tidy my crypt now.
I recently picked up the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. For all the Metroidvanias I've played as an adult, I never really got too into them as a kid. Gotta make up for that at some point, lol. Symphony of the Night isn't on there, but I don't want to start mid storyline (I'm kidding). My biggest fear is playing Castlevania will just make me more impatient for the next season of Castlevania Nocturne.
Sweet, thanks! I loved the heck outta Blasphemous and the Ori games. I'd love to see another game in the Ori universe, it's so pretty. Some of the others have been on my wish list for a bit. Might be time to crack one open.
Another not bad series is Guacamelee. I haven't played the second one yet, but I really enjoyed the humor and gameplay of the first.
Rusted Moss is pretty good (Metroidvania)
I've been playing a bunch of Rusted Moss lately. It's a Twin Stick Shooter Metroidvania, which is appreciably different from the Hack and Slash type I normally play. Getting used to mouse-and-keyboarding a platform heavy game took a bit. And boy are there platforms.
While elements of Metroidvanias are there, this game leans way further into the platforming. I would say it's closer to Celeste than Hollow Knight. Imagine Celeste, but instead of a magic dash and climbing gear Madeline had a gun and a chatty grappling hook.
Anyways, I've been enjoying the heck outta this game and wanted to share. While you're here I will accept any and all Metroidvania recommendations. Except for Cookie Cutter probably.
Ah, got me there. Thanks for the info!
My main point, that moon rise and set don't bookend nighttime, still stands. I was just arguing with the wrong deets. 1:34 am and 5:20 pm are not the start and end of the night. I'll edit my post to better reflect reality in a bit.
Why do so many authors think the moon rises/sets during the night?
So many books have characters remark "it was well past moonrise", or something else equally ridiculous, to show the passage of time at night. The moon cycle is a month long (~27 days), not some paltry 24 hours. If you know any authors please spread the word. Together we can stamp out this astronomical disillusionment!
[EDIT]
A smarter than me commenter below pointed out that, due to the way days work, it does indeed rise and set once a day. Hard to do a complete rotation and keep a celestial body in the sky. Womp womp, I am silly.
I should have instead argued that moon rise and set are not linked to sun rise and set, and that the moon doesn't exclusively rise and set at night. It is possible to have the moon out during the day time. They are on different schedules is all.
Human Cannonball
Hear me out: Many circus performers are multi disciplined, or put on an incredible display of training and talent. The last big top I went to had a knife throwing couple who also did a fantastic roller skating routine, a few very talented clowns/jugglers, and a bike troupe in a ball of death. Just to name a few. These people have devoted days or years of their lives to their craft. Do you know how hard it is to ride a bicycle across a tight rope with someone on your shoulders?
The Human Cannonball? He got launched out of the cannon and did one flip before getting caught by the net. That's all he did that night, yet he came out and bowed with the rest of the performers like he was an equal contributor.
We had some winners in my city a few years ago.
Here's my favorite quote from that article:
“The money is in the car,” Comrie insists. “Who’s the spender? Does a bicyclist go and buy sporting goods, or furniture, or clothing? Or are they just out for a ride?”
Does this guy think cyclists are sitting naked in empty apartments wishing they had clothes and furniture? Luckily he did not win the election.
U.K. man jailed for 4 months for carrying Legend of Zelda replica sword
After carrying the replica sword through public streets, the man was arrested and sentenced to serve a four-month prison sentence.
Sgt. Fern Spellman couldn't stay for any more questions as there was a report of a caricature artist welding a pencil two streets over.
Seriously, I don't think that thing was sharp at all.
Garbage and Glory - Raccoon based TTRPG
This looks great. I love the raccoon take on classic RPG classes like Mess Magus (Wizard) and Dumpster Diviner (Cleric). You can get the PDF for as little as $10USD.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Wet Ink Games. I just like raccoons and TTRPGs.
FlavorWave Turbo in the dark
An older Air Fryer that used a halogen bulb for the heating element instead of a resistive coil. Here's Mr. T selling one.
Really digging The Grand Tour series by Ben Bova
This unofficial series follows human progression into the solar system. Starting from putting a base on the moon and going all the way to discovering ancient alien ruins outside our solar system.
I think it's pretty neat how optimistic and diverse it is. There's a prominent Native American character. Fantastic!
Caveat, some women get thrown in fridges pretty suddenly and for seemingly no narrative reason. Not all women though, so kind of weird.
THICK Pizza
You ever just want to eat a stack of meat? Want it covered in cheese and sauce? You're in luck! Check out Versato's. If you've ever had Vern's Pizza then this is similar.
These pizzas are heavy, and they are very tasty. The prices may seem high, but keep in mind that there's a lot of toppings per slice.
Aysanabee - Nomads
Happy National Indigenous Day!
Aysanabee is an Oji-Cree musician from Northern Ontario. I dig the heck outta this song.
Here's a Radio Edit without the spoken words if that's your thing.
Also here are YouTube links for the Full Version and Radio Edit if you don't like spotify
Pokémon Pikachu Virtual Pet
I had one of these growing up, they were great! I also got the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS version when it came out. Personally I preferred the Digimon D-3 Digivice virtual pet, but they were all fun!
Lofi.cafe is a source of infinite chill
This website plays lofi tracks 24/7. There's multiple channels each with a different vibe. I like to have it on when I'm doing super fun paperwork at my job.
nêhiyawak - ôtênaw
nêhiyawak are a Canadian First Nations indie rock group from Edmonton, Alberta. The band's name is an endonym for the cree people. The band's debut album, nipiy, released in 2019
nipiy (ᓂᐱᕀ) is the cree word for water, while ôtênaw (ᐆᑌᓇᐤ) means city.
Good info for getting into Cypher System
An online reference tool for the Cypher System Reference Document (CSRD) from Monte Cook Games.
What is the Cypher System
The Cypher System is a setting-agnostic tabletop role playing game system designed by Monte Cook Games. It's less crunchy than D&D while still having a bit of math for the nerds in your party. Setting agnostic means it can be played in any setting and still make sense. You supply the story, Cypher is the mechanics. If building a whole new world isn't up your alley, then you can always try one of the currently published settings.
Old Gus' Cypher System Reference Document (OG-CSRD) aims to be an easy-to-use reference when running or playing a Cypher game.
The Cypher System Rulebook is a thick tome with a lot of stuff in it, but as it's setting-agnostic not all of that stuff is needed. You won't need any of the space or robot stuff if you're doing a fantasy game, for instance. That's where the OG-CSRD comes in handy. Ctrl + F your problems, or use the swanky hyperlinks. It's easier to navigate than the PDF version of the rule book, and it doesn't take up shelf space.
Settings
Monte Cook Games has released a number of settings. These add flavor to the base system and turn it into a full game. Most have a few premade adventures included to get you started. All settings require the Cypher System Rule Book (or OG-CSRD) to play.
Godforsaken - Sword and Sorcery
The Stars Are Fire - Sci-Fi and Space
Stay Alive - Spooky Horror
We Are All Mad Here - Alice in Wonderland Flavored
Claim the Sky - Modern Hopeful Superheroes
The Origin - Modern Gritty Superheroes
Unmasked - Eighties Dark Superheroes
First Responders - Exactly what it sounds like
Gods of the Fall - Celestial Fantasy
Predation - Time Travel and Dinosaurs
Stand Alone Games
There are also a few TTRPGs running on the Cypher System. Some are published by Monte Cook, others are licensing the system.
The Strange - You're basically an MTG Planeswalker
Old Gods of Appalachia - Eldritch Hillbillies
Vurt - Cyberpunk with questionable intimacy
Shotguns and Sorcery - Fantasy Noir
Upcoming Games
These aren't out yet, but the hype is real. It's Kickstarter and some untested creators, so bear with them.
Old Gods of Appalachia - Eldritch Hillbillies
Tidal Blades 2 - Fish, people, and fish-people
Harrow: The Blighted Plane - Burning Man Crystal Punk
Ptolus - Much loved, much less pronounced
And Many More
I mean, probably. I don't know everything, so feel free to add to the list.
Edit: I'm from the future and forgot that Old Gods of Appalachia isn't out for y'all yet. Fixed
TIL how to read freaky pneumatic valve hieroglyphics
Directional air control valves are the building blocks of pneumatic control. Pneumatic circuit symbols representing these valves provide detailed information about the valve they represent.
This may be pretty niche, but if you've ever shopped for valves you've probably seen these weird symbols. Turns out they can be read, and they do mean something! I mean, I think words would work too, but all the power to valve people.
Hit Clips! The worst way to enjoy your favorite songs!
A single mono earbud and up to 60 seconds of the top hits! What's not to love?
Loving the weather
Actually though. I kinda like the sideways rain we were getting this afternoon. I walked across a parking lot and only one side of me was wet :D