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So, New Arc Line has about a dozen hours of content in Early Access. I had hoped for more. I tried a Voodoo Shaman to see the difference between tech and magic. Gameplay wise, tech characters gain abilities through their equipment. Every weapon has the attacks it allows the character to perform. Backpacks and other equipment may give other abilities - boots crafted for Steam Engineers for example give a rocket jump and a charge ability. Mage characters on the other hand craft additional spells and gain their abilities that way. There is a magic corruption system that isn't completely implemented yet. If the spells cast by a mage are more powerful than the regions magic level, the mage slowly gets corrupted and will gain mutations at certain thresholds. It will be interesting to see how that works out. Story wise, some npcs don't like you as much depending on your class. Some quests may have more objectives. During the main quest a mage player gets offered an alternate quest at some stage - it still links back into the next main quest just as if you had done the normal quest, but it offers a choice and that is nice. The game has some potential. All the devs need is for the war to stop so they can develop in peace.

I enjoyed that John Candy doc as well. The other doc I watched recently was My Mom Jayne, which is Mariska Hargitay's investigation into her mom. It was phenomenal. I expected a nice feel good story about Mariska learning about her mom who died when she was only 3. But instead I got this incredibly complex family story filled with all sorts of revelations. It was really just jaw droppingly good. I knew very little about the whole story, but it was super engaging.

I was going to say there is this product called headphones, but I suppose that wouldn't be great if working/having to keep half an ear on something else at times. But at home/late night. I know in some cases, if one has bad tinnitus (as example), that headphones can be bad, but if it's mild (like hubby's), light over-ear heaphones/low volume still works fine. He uses the small Koss ones I gave him at his desk and loves them. If I like a game's soundtrack well enough, I'll leave it on. Most of the time however, after either a few hours (or for repeat playthrus) I end up turning it off and playing my own music. I do like game sound design noises to be on however, and I become mighty peeved if that's attached to the same volume slider as soundtrack/music, ala games of many many years ago. That was one of the best side advances - sound is no longer just on/off. Gotta have Speech, Music, Game sounds at minimum.

Diane Keaton, Oct. 11, age 79.

John Candy - I Like Me, via Prime Biography film, lot of interview and film snippets, of Candy and his friends/co-stars/family etc. Well done. Tries hard to hit the feels, mostly works. John Candy is still missed.

I feel like I'm the opposite. I got my phone, music and the game volume up. Now that's ADHD. Must stimulate myself or I'll have to have thoughts

I think the online/sub service/settings stuff runs kind of parallel to the "right to repair" stuff. "They've" decided there isn't enough money in making things that people can buy once and use for years. eg, something that makes ppl keep paying repeatedly, much faster/more often, is "required." Thus current effort to make ppl adopt the notion that you are not buying a product, you're buying a service. When I buy something, I expect it to work on its own - that's why I bought it. And a lot of these "services" are things that could work perfectly fine on their own with no service - which is what annoys me. If I want magical heating/super adjustable car seats, I will pay extra for such seats to be installed. I will not pay monthly so I can have them turned on as a "feature." It's like paying twice and then forever. Even if it costs no cash, you're paying with it in time and lack of functional independence (games included). Paying or being beholden to a 3rd party for a service on your ringcam that will call the cops or send alerts to your phone if it detects something while you're on vacation, that's one thing. Outside of that type of thing, no, I'm outta here.

Kind of hilarious watching Sir Kid Starver try and get Maccabi fans- unapologetic genocide enthusiasts who have both provoked and committed violence wherever they've gone- allowed in over police objections while banning Palestine Action for considerably less violence. Plus, of course, not wanting the Palestine Action decision to be subject to Judicial Review. Always a sure sign that you're confident you're in the right, when you're concerned that a judge is going to throw your decision out.

Finished Genie, Make a Wish. Ended up liking it more than I originally thought I would. Probably not going to watch it ever again, but it did give me some emotions, so I'll rate it as not bad.

Having played both they're pretty much entirely unconnected, except for having a similar establishing concept/ mechanism. They're both also better Star Trek than most of the recent TV shows despite lacking the licence.

The first one: https://www.gog.com/en/game/starcomnexus

Starcom: Unknown Space - I grabbed this on GoG for cheap and it has been fun. It is lot like Star Control. Less silly, but still has lots of weirdos to meet and planets to explore. It's good. I never played the first one, I guess this is a sequel, but they don't seem too connected.

Worse, it's usually completely quiet. The reason is that most of my gaming takes place while working and/or when everyone in my house is asleep.

Do you have ADHD or something, where you need to blast ****ty techno music over everything.

Oh, this is good news. Very useful info for me. This is what I'll do. Thanks!

It's kinda funny that I don't think I've played a game with the volume on for like 10 years.

Hey Devs. I have been seeing this among other players as well. The original night base music is so iconic to the whole game that i really believe you should bring it back for grounded 2. The night base music you have in 2 is also very good I thought you could just bring in the original as well and then perhaps in the options menu you can choose to have the nostalgic song or the new song or alternate between the two of them. Just some thoughts. The original music is just so super iconic.

I dont see the relevance? Where do you live, dont you have groups that are banned? You need to look at the specific reasons why a government bans any group to see if its fair or legitimate But you cant generalize and say " banning any group is bad " Or that would mean any Neo-Nazi , AQ or ISIS linked group would be able to operate in any country And thats obviously not the reality of the world and how most governments operate There are legitimate reasons to ban groups

and communist are banned from election because of reichstag fire does people get paid to do this kind of delusional mental gymnastic

Palestinian Action has members which have faced a wide range of criminal charges that include breaking into a RAF base and damaging and vandalizing planes https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/20/uk/palestine-action-protest-uk-airbase-security-breach-intl " Pro-Palestinian activists broke into Britain’s largest air base and damaged two military aircraft in central England early Friday. Palestine Action, a UK-based group that aims to disrupt the operations of weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli government, posted footage of the action to its X account. The video shows two people riding on electric scooters on the tarmac of RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire. Britain isn’t just complicit, it’s an active participant in the Gaza genocide and war crimes across the Middle East,” a Palestine Action spokesperson said in a statement. By decommissioning two military planes, Palestine Action have directly intervened in the genocide and prevented crimes against the Palestinian people,” it added. A Ministry of Defence source told CNN that RAF Voyagers do not carry anything for the Israeli forces or refuel Israeli aircraft. The incident raises wider questions as to how the activists – who have not been apprehended – managed to get into the airbase undetected. RAF Brize Norton has approximately 5,800 service personnel, 300 civilian staff and 1,200 contractors. " Im not sure what the criteria is to get banned in the UK but like all countries when you part of a banned group you will get arrested by association If Canada banned a Neo-Nazi group and you decided to join that group and then the Canadian authorities raided a safehouse of this group and you were there you would be arrested and charged because you an active member, even if you havent broken other laws just the fact you a member is enough. Im sure that's normal anywhere in the world where a group is determined to be illegal or banned? Thats all the UK is doing around Palestinian Action, they enforcing the law now that the group is banned and its on the proscribed list

I wish these were in the main game. I'm sure it's hard to do, especially with the war and territory systems, but I think it would add more depth and fun. Base Defense Systems: 1. Fortifications: Players can build their bases with strong defenses, like rigid walls made from hardened clay or upgraded grass. They help fortify bases to fend off insect invasions. 2. Traps: Like spike pits, snare traps, and even chemical deterrents. 3. Turrets and Defenses: Friendly spiders help make web traps to slow down enemies, while wasp stingers could be used in a turret that fires projectiles! 4. Alarm Systems: This could raise the stakes and make things more immersive with flashing lights or sound alarms to get your heart racing. Dynamic War/Territorial System: 1. Insect Factions: Introducing different insect factions with their own quirks and behaviors. For example, red ants could be super aggressive and territorial, while black ants might play it safe and protect their colonies. 2. Territory Control: Insects could have their own territory where they guard their nests and resources. You might encounter rival factions when one group steps into another’s turf, leading to skirmishes. 3. Rituals and Nest Raids: A system where factions raid each other for resources or eggs (Like how ants work). Players could develop defense strategies to counter these raids or even strike temporary alliances with certain AI factions, and teaming up with certain factions will lead to increased attacks from other insects. 4. Ant Queen Mechanics: Each faction could have a queen, targeted by players to throw the enemy colony into chaos. Taking out a queen would seriously change how that faction behaves, either ramping up aggression or causing a full retreat. 5. Dynamic Events: Add environmental events like rain or temperature shifts that mess with insect behavior and alliances. For instance, a downpour might drive insects to seek shelter, flipping their territory dynamics on their heads.

The justification is flimsy since most drug trafficking takes place by land. This repeated murdering of civilians is more about imagery; he's playing to his party followers.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/world/americas/trinidad-us-military-venezuela-boats.html Shouldn't be surprised the current administration acts like some bad cop stereotype but still is remarkable.

With the government shut down, DJT now wants to build a French-style arch in time for the nation's 250th anniversary (2026). So... that would be in nine months. Uh-huh. BTW, the Arc de Triumphe took 30 years to build, but I suppose ours could be 3D printed.