Everything posted by Hurlshort
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The TV and Streaming Thread: Summer Re-reruns (it's always summer somewhere)
I dig it.
- The All Things Political Topic - Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you
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What You've Done Today - Keep Dreaming...
If you are writing it out language arts style, it is going to be February 3rd, 2023. If you are a math nerd, I guess you can put the year first.
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Obituary thread
I didn't know him personally.
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Funny Stuff: Which website did Chewbacca get arrested for creating? Wookieleaks!
I got like 20, so firmly in the GenX camp. Do grass burns count as a slip n slide injury?
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Obituary thread
Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet.
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NFL 2022-2023: The Bad Man is Gone
Josh Johnson is still in the NFL, apparently. This is not good for the Niners.
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What You've Done Today - Keep Dreaming...
I ran my first official half marathon today. It was pretty good, I put up a 1:35 time and ended up 3rd in my age group. We will see how the legs feel in the morning.
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Food Thread - Obsidian Gormand's Edition
Speaking of mayo, I switched to Avocado Mayo a few years ago. It took a bit of time to adjust my palette, but I enjoy it quite a bit now. I was having issues with the oil they use in most mayo, I think. edit: I use it as a sandwich spread and the occasional artichoke dip.
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What are you Playing Now? It's not how you play the game, it's how you place the blame
Sounds like and Elder Scrolls ripoff. I started a new character in Outward. The male faces are terrible. They look like they have spent the last few decades polishing off all the alcohol in the village. So I made a female character. I also went with a halberd instead of my sword and board build from before. The halberd is much easier to use against the early enemies. It lets me keep my distance much easier. I haven't decided if I'm going to even bother with magic this time around. My first character had a couple spells, but managing mana is tricky and you lose health and stamina to attain it. But it is early and I'm still deciding on my path.
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Food Thread - Obsidian Gormand's Edition
My wife eats her scrambled eggs with ketchup too. I guess it makes sense if you throw some hash browns in the mix. Good mac and cheese is rare.
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Random/Interesting/Weird
Anyone who has driven around California has probably wondered about this weird road... https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/the-mysteries-of-zzyzx-road-california-17726000.php
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Funny Stuff: Which website did Chewbacca get arrested for creating? Wookieleaks!
That's why Crossfit and gyms like F45 are so popular. They provide the plans and the goals, and even gamify the process quite a bit. Granted they are stupid expensive because of it. Also Crossfit can be super risky, since they focus on speed and reps over form. I'm terrible at getting in gym work, but I know it helps to have a workout group that you regularly interact with. Most gyms also have classes, I think. I've done a few HIT classes at my gym, and those are fun. edit: I know we are all anti-social here, but you can probably find at least one workout buddy.
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What You've Done Today - Keep Dreaming...
There must be something going around, because my dad has also recently gotten back into building a model train layout. We had one in the garage when I was a kid. I think it was supposed to be something we did together, but he did most of the work. My daughter has a train and track around her room that she set up with my help. It isn't a large setup, just a few decorations on slightly unstable shelves, but it looks cool. As a renter, I've always cleaned out my own gutters. I guess I'm either a good tenant or a chump. My current house has these cheap plastic gutters that don't really work anyways, but when I get up there to put on Xmas lights, I might as well clean he crud out of them.
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Funny Stuff: Which website did Chewbacca get arrested for creating? Wookieleaks!
I love it. Can I write off my bikes and running shoes? I think my gym and swim center actually is tax-exempt. It is run by the city.
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What You've Done Today - Keep Dreaming...
I just signed my wife and I up for a marathon, so that's something. We are doing the California International Marathon in Sacramento. It isn't until December, so lots of time to work on the mileage and regret my life choices. I'm not worried about the distance, but I do want to hit a certain time, and that is going to put some pressure on. This will be the first for both of us.
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What are you Playing Now? It's not how you play the game, it's how you place the blame
Did anyone even play Anthem? That game had nothing I was interested in.
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Cinema and Movie Thread: I like to remember things my own way.
See How They Run - This was a fun story set around Agatha Christie's Mousetrap. It had a great cast. I enjoyed it as much as the Glass Onion movies.
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What are you Playing Now? It's not how you play the game, it's how you place the blame
Outward has me hooked. Last night I managed to travel to a ley line and unlock my ability to do magic. I was ready for bed, so I took a boat back to a beach and looked for a place to camp. There was a fortress nearby, and the guards seemed friendly enough (they didn't try to kill me on site). I asked for shelter, but they knocked me out, took all my stuff, and threw me in a cell. So I guess I will be trying to escape the next time I play. At least I have a couple spells now, so I'm not defenseless. Not having a quicksave or reload option puts you in some strange spots.
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Cinema and Movie Thread: I like to remember things my own way.
edit: I guess he was playing an Angel named Metatron, which I didn't remember at all.
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Forum Comments and Issues Repository
There was a nice looking mousepad in there, but I'd like to see some more Pillars gear. It's fairly amazing we've gone this long without having some annoying ads on the forum. Everywhere else on the internet is inundated with flashing banners.
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What are you Playing Now? It's not how you play the game, it's how you place the blame
Outward - This is an interesting RPG. No save system, and death works as a mechanic that puts you in strange situations. It has taken some getting used to, but the world is engaging and the gameplay is decent. It reminds me of Risen quite a bit, but it seems more complex.
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NFL 2022-2023: The Bad Man is Gone
He kicked it into the guy's hand, so it was bad. But the Dallas D looks good, so who knows? Edit: Why can't punters take over extra point duties?
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Cinema and Movie Thread: I like to remember things my own way.
Hey, I haven't given it a stamp of approval, so there is still hope. Although I liked In Bruges, so I will probably dig it.
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Random video game news... RNG says "Nope"
Just another bad JA game... Wait, they have Ian Currie? Am I feeling a glimmer of hope? Ian Currie is a game changer. He created JA2. After Sir-Tech closed down, he ended up going over to Turbine and worked on Lord of the Rings Online for over a decade. Those are the two games I consistently go back to over the years. So maybe this new JA has a chance of being great.