BruceVC

Yes, the fishing is loads of fun and I enjoy the whole economy around the fishing. I end up making fishing decisions using the Encyclopedia and seeing how I can make the most money Its a entertaining game and it provided the perfect way for me to disconnect from the last 450 hours of completing the 2 Pathfinder games So great recommendation, well done Melkie 👌

I have spent about 12 hours on Dredge and I'm about to go on the last quest because I have found the 5 items for the collector, its fun I really like the fishing mechanics and how you find resources and upgrade your boat Great game, its a pity its so short

That probably explains it because he came across as sincere and avuncular But he got asked a strange question, apparently an Austrian journalist said to him " why he was visiting a country with human rights violations against minorities." " Speaking through an interpreter, van der Bellen gave this short answer. "Yes, we discussed that it is absolute nonsense. If you can please communicate that to colleagues in the Freedom Party [of Austria]." https://www.ewn.co.za/2025/07/04/austrian-president-says-suggestions-that-white-south-africans-human-rights-being-violated-absolute-nonsense Which has to do with whole exaggeration around ''white genocide", I didnt think this was still something anyone really discussed anymore , even in SA we have moved on from the media and public interest in this Is this still something that is discussed in Austria as far as you aware? Maybe its right-wing groups that raise this

https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/austria-valued-partner-south-africa-president-ramaphosa @majestic I see there was a cordial visit from your President to South Africa and it was very well received, he doesnt seem very Nazi? " During a media briefing following officials talks between the two countries, President Ramaphosa reflected on the central-European country’s contribution to the fight against apartheid. “Your Excellency, it’s an honour to have you here and I welcome you to South Africa. This is the first time that an Austrian Head of State has visited democratic South Africa. “In our official talks, we took the opportunity to thank the Austrian people for their support during our struggle for democracy. “We believe that this solidarity they pledged to the people of South Africa as they struggled against apartheid has laid a firm basis for our bilateral cooperation. “Your visit marks a new chapter for the relations between Austria and South Africa, as we seek to deepen investment and trade between our two countries,” President Ramaphosa said. "

No its just a witty post and attempt to lighten your mood Did I succeed, did it make you laugh

https://apnews.com/article/russia-afghanistan-formally-recognize-taliban-3932240270463715f0338c0812cbe5a8 Russia becomes the first country to formerly recognize the Taliban Very progressive move, maybe Afghanistan should join BRICS because thats all about a better and fairer world and the Taliban represent that vision

Can I make a suggestion, rather be honest and say you dont like Trump? The impression you create is that you like and support Trump and then I read a post like this and it comes across as you actually dont like Trump? Most people wont mind if you admit you dont like Trump, honesty is sometimes the best policy

https://www.eurogamer.net/chris-avellone-joins-former-quantic-dreams-writer-at-republic-games-to-work-on-ambitious-project-inspired-by-golden-age-of-rpgs Great news, Chris is such a talented and creative writer at least this new game is covered around its narrative I really enjoyed the adult themes and general narrative in both Pathfinder games and he contributed in both

I could incorporate your opinions into the globally respected " BruceVC game rating system" ? Think about it " The BruceVC and Melkie game rating system" 🥂 The real consideration is are you prepared for all that fame and prestige ? It will boost Forkcat global interest but being a highly respected game reviewer is not for everyone ....so just think about

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/02/politics/trumps-agenda-house-vote The " big beautiful bill " is still not guaranteed, pushback from some GOP representatives in this final House vote We should know in the next 24 hours, exciting times

Melkie its incredible how the synchronicity of the universe manifests in my posts ...and you played a part of it with Dredge

I have good news, I have decided what Im going to buy and play next Dredge, Darkwood and then Cyb2077 🥂

How should Australia treat the US, whats an example of how Oz currently treats non-proper countries? An example of what you mean is the easiest way to make your point

It still has to pass another vote in the House And the Senate vote was very close, 50-50 so Vance voted https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzzzdj15vo You can see with these types of razor-thin Congressional outcomes how important control of Congress is

Isnt Musk a US citizen, can Trump even do that Musk is not popular in South Africa and he doesnt like SA anyway so I cant imagine him living here

I know very little about Caribbean Colonialism and its history but these types of stories interest me If you can find a generalized link around this development and post it I would appreciate it Its good to learn new things around history

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Yes Dredge, thats it I am also considering an RNG game which is why I asking and it looked good I love the sea and swimming in the sea but not the dark, dark depths where who knows what creatures dwell waiting to gobble you up !!! 🐲

What was that underwater RNG game you played that you enjoyed? We spoke about it and I think it was an underwater game? It was similar to Sunless Seas\Skies

Melkie did you play the survival game Subnautica?

Thats not the main point Im making about Africa No one is suggesting that Colonialism during its 400 years didnt have examples of injustice and abuse of colonies. And it was never a sustainable system which is why it had to end Thats not the debate The point is Colonialism for 85% of African countries ended over 50 years ago and almost all the current problems in Africa are not because of Colonialism And you giving a good example of my point with Namibia, its considered a stable and well run African country. The genocide of the Herero was over 110 years ago but the government of Namibia is not using the expectation of reparations as as excuse to not run the country efficiently. Because that is not going to make any difference to its own responsibility as a current government

African borders were created by Europeans in 1884 and in most cases the borders included tribes that already lived in that region, in South Africa we have no real examples of a tribe being split from its historical region because our borders include vast areas. Zulus for example settled in Kwa-Zulu Natal long before Europeans came to Africa and the creation of borders in 1884 didnt create any problems for them around there tribal territory That reality is the same throughout Africa, there are some examples of borders creating a split in tribes but thats not a main reason for Tribal tension because tribal wars have occurred in Africa like most parts of the world for thousands of years. Its the nature of mankind for tribes, clans and different ethnic groups to fight each other for survival and territorial gain . Borders didnt create that. Another example of this is European Germanic tribes, Scottish Clans or Native American tribes fighting each other And then there are many African countries where there no tribal conflicts or tensions outside of normal rivalry and they are also defined by the same 1884 borders Then what would be the solution if everyone really believed African borders were the reason for conflicts, its not like anyone is going to abandon borders in Africa because that will just create a myriad of worse and additional problems But again there are many African countries that went through the same Colonialism as the rest of Africa and yet the governments deliver services, economic growth and you dont see mass illegal migration of its citizens If Colonialism was really the main reason for Africa's problems then surly all African countries would be in the same boat? Colonialism is a factor but its not the main reason for the problems in Africa The single consistent and main problem in any weak or impoverished African country is ineffective leadership and that creates other problems like corruption or inefficiency in the public sector and how the country is governed or run

You played a lot of Project Zomboid haven't you? I realize there is no narrative or narrative end to it but what are the mechanics and design features you like about it? The reason Im including Zomboid is its always good to have a break from the same genre and I havent played a sandbox survival for years so Im thinking of Rust or Zomboid I will play it until I get bored and then go back to SP games

We really got to do better than thinking the likes of the Balfour Declaration is the reason we have conflicts and ongoing wars in the ME or the Israeli vs Palestinian conflict We cant keep blaming the British for something from over 100 years Every country in the ME has its own governments and national interests and they make there own decisions Its like blaming Colonialism for problems in Africa as if weak or ineffective leadership is not the main reason

I am looking for some advice on what I should play next, I am undecided because I had such an incredible gaming experience with both Pathfinder games Anyway these are my 4 choices at the moment Project Zomboid : I haven't played a Zombie apocalypse for ages and this has always looked good BG3: Probably the greatest RPG of all time, only thing stopping me is its a party based RPG and I like to have breaks around genres Cyb2077 : I have wanted to play this game for ages and its definitely stable Fallout 4 GOTY : I only played this game once and it wasn't GOTY and I have been watching the Fallout TV series and I am excited to visit the Wasteland again