jaw

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[–] jaw@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Outer Wilds

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

The concern isn't equality, it's moreso equity. Historically, minorities have suffered systemic efforts that have limited their ability to pursue higher education for a variety of socio-economic reasons. Despite many of those systemic efforts having been thwarted with time, many minority populations' socio-economic status as a whole still suffers when compared to those of White populations.

These minority populations unquestionably have fewer opportunities (in a multitude of ways) to pursue higher education, and so Affirmative Action helps to destroy some of those barriers and help provide an equitable way to facilitate this -- to help level the playing field that's been dominated by White populations for as long as the country has existed.

Is it a perfect solution? No. Do deserving applicants who would otherwise have been accepted maybe not get their top choice? Yes. But on a population scale, this was probably a good thing. Now we're back to "equality" which for the past however many years didn't exist, and the people who were lower before, continue to suffer the consequences.

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Amazing, thanks very much for sharing this. Admittedly I was referring to the Berlin interpretation of a roguelike, so I very much appreciate such an extensive breakdown of some of your recommendations. Haven't heard of a handful of these, will be checking them out with time!

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Maybe not the best book I've ever read, but favourite for sure goes to Kafka on the Shore. Had me hooked the entire way through, and it's a book I've thought of for years after reading it initially.

If I can pick another, Siddhartha is an all-time favourite too.

 

Getting into DCSS a lot recently. Still just running Minotaur Berserker with the furthest I've made it being the 10th floor aha.

Regardless, really enjoying it and wondering if others have any other recommendations. I tried ToME4 and just felt overwhelmed and wasn't enjoying myself too much.

Have my eyes of Caves of Qud as well. Love the more "literary" aspect to it (even though I know it's often nonsense), and the atmosphere/setting. Seems to be highly regarded overall though. Wondering if I should buy it and play alongside DCSS.

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Looks very interesting, thanks for sharing! Will check it out. My aim isn't as good as it used to be, and I struggle hard on games like Apex.

This looks like they took that fast paced formula to another level with all the movement options ahah

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Nice, thanks for sharing -- will be trying some of the ones you mentioned for sure

 

Would love to hear peoples experiences with any of the demos out for this Next Fest.

A standout for me is Sea of Stars, and it seems the demo runs perfectly so far!

Let's collect some recommendations here for others to join in

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Can almost never agree with the exact numbering, but still a great collection of amazing games. Some I wouldn't include, but opinions are opinions.

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Unique in that it spawned its own kind of genre, but in broad strokes they're turn based strategy games.

Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is the most popular, and consensus is that after the 5th game, things went downhill significantly, so I wouldn't pay much mind to the ones after that.

Given the popularity of HoMM3, you can find tons of videos online going over its core mechanics, so if youre interested, it's easy to get a better understanding.

They're extremely fun and addicting games. A certain charm to it as well, especially with the third game.

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Looks fantastic, makes me want to try out the other armored core games. Will have to figure out a way to get em all on the steam deck.

[–] jaw@beehaw.org 0 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Newly following football, any suggestions on where best to keep up to date with upcoming matches? Not following any one team, but friends are interested in Arsenal, Liverpool, and Dortmund, so I suppose I have a bit more tug towards them. Happy to just watch matches though.