Brossentia/Digby @ BLFC
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brossentia.bsky.social
We need to change the language we use online. Video game preservation is NOT piracy, and in fact, preservation helps grow fans across the world.

Keep preserving <3
envinyon.bsky.social
very direct evidence that video game piracy is important in the preservation of video games
brossentia.bsky.social
I wrote a mod for Dwarf Fortress, and I didn't even realize this guidebook existed hudhehrivnscz
brossentia.bsky.social
@fangamer.com Question! The Sans zipper from my hoodie fell off during a work trip. If I can't find it before I head home, is there any way to get a replacement? It's a silly thing, but it's important for me
brossentia.bsky.social
If I see them, I'll walk behind them blasting fart noises or something for as long as possible until staff says to stop. There are ways we can make their con miserable without crossing the line
brossentia.bsky.social
I'd say if you're playing with other people, that's fine. If playing with a machine, best not to let it hurt you
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The guy responsible for forcing horrible smeary texture filtering on by default in GZDoom has finally crossed a line that the community cannot stand. An unfortunate schism, but hopefully this means things improve faster from here!
brossentia.bsky.social
Considering how randomness works and how money isn't stored in individual machines, there's not really an upside or downside to switching. It's designed to keep people playing one way or another
brossentia.bsky.social
Bingo. Budget, budget, budget. Don't do it to pay bills. Do it if you enjoy it, and have a goddamn budget.
brossentia.bsky.social
I've gotten to chat with Kilo quite a bit this week, and they rock! Fantastic peep with some great art :D
prismpaws.bsky.social
BLFC !!!!! I am HERE and SET UP in the den!!!

You can find me right by the door at table B18 :)

I have most of my shirts with me! I also only have FEW of each of the 4 tanktop designs!!

I’ll be here all weekend :3c Come say hi!
brossentia.bsky.social
For sure. I do know I have a bit of an addictive personality with them, so I reeeaaally have to practice restraint.
brossentia.bsky.social
It's still something you gotta budget, for sure
brossentia.bsky.social
For sure. And one thing I can appreciate with this machine is that it generally is a slower drain - if you lose (which is very, very likely), it's gonna take a little longer. Having played Yakuza, I think it feels a little closer to Japanese slots lmao
brossentia.bsky.social
Slot odds are terrible, and with how much they lavish winners with services, the chance of profitability is even worse.

If you do slots, budget! And if you win, stop! Don't be Russ and be down five hundred bucks!
brossentia.bsky.social
However, it DID also give me insight into how they manage to take money from you even as you win at a casino. You on a roll? Waitresses stop by a LOT more. I had someone offer a massage (which I declined). Inebriated folk are much more inclined to pay more while "winning."
brossentia.bsky.social
Good! If you have a vocal friend or relative who is willing, you may be able to add them as an authorized contact. That way, they can yell for you when you're having a particularly bad day
brossentia.bsky.social
But yeah. Most of this (at least five hundo) is going on my NO TOUCHIE pocket. I realize people here have helped me in tough spots; I'd be reckless to do anything but save this stupid luck.
brossentia.bsky.social
I was just trying to break a hundo, but it WOULDN'T BREAK
brossentia.bsky.social
Absolutely not. Investments were reliable, predictable income every month because I acted more like the house than the player.
brossentia.bsky.social
I sat there, coaching Russ on budgeting his money. Then he won $500 and "broke even," and I'm like, "Good job, Russ" while thinking, "Oh noooooooo"
brossentia.bsky.social
FYI, I withdrew money to pay someone back. Bills were too big, so I put it in a slot. Oops, made a bit and STILL had bills that were too big. Did it again.

Later, I was neck deep in tequila sunrises next to old man Russ while playing the furriest slot machine I'd ever seen
brossentia.bsky.social
Did a tiny bit more and left for the night, so I'm still up almost all of that!
brossentia.bsky.social
I don't encourage gambling - I think it's a toxic, dangerous thing.

But thank you, Konami
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brossentia.bsky.social
Yes. But also, no? I still remember both my grandmothers' numbers and my best friend while growing up. They're part of my soul now

But also, Mechalink's got some interesting thoughts going on in this thread
mechalink.bsky.social
There's a post going around about 'did people memorize phone numbers before cell phones' and... like, okay. This is a teachable moment, but it's about teaching you how to think about a system. Take a walk with me here.
brossentia.bsky.social
My god... Yeah, at this point, I'd either call and yell at them or get someone to do it for me. I no longer feel guilty yelling for medical help—it's the only way I've gotten some doctors to take me seriously.