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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 10h

New (to me anyway) game hit Game Pass; called Little Robot Lab. I've only played for 30 minutes or so, but it's like Stardew Valley if instead of farming you were crafting stuff, including automations/assembly lines.

Steam has a demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2451100/...

Save 25% on Little Rocket Lab on Steam

Transform your childhood home as you build brilliant factories and forge lifelong friendships, then reach for the skies and finally finish your family's dream - your mother's precious rocket ship. Rol...

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 14h

Welp, we went and looked at this new apt complex and now we're signing a lease. Woohoo, can't wait to get out of this run down old place.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 20h

My dudes, is running water like this a first in survival box games?

Check in this video I stumbled onto for an upcoming Enshrouded update:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=62DM...

This Will CHANGE Enshrouded Forever! Wake Of The Water Update!

YouTube video by Kodeations

www.youtube.com

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 20h

Got Blue Protocol Star Whatzit pre-installed so I can jump in tomorrow and remind myself I don't really play MMORPGs anymore.

My brain keeps insisting this is like Genshin Impact or Wuthering Waves for some reason, though I KNOW it certainly is not like those games.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 20h

Went to get the snail mail and found an Amazon Catalog in there.

Have to admit I got a little dab of that same glee that childhood me used to get when the Sears Wish Book would arrive full of toys and games for the upcoming holiday. :)

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Tipa @chasingdings.com · 1d

Still finding new blogs to add to the #DailyBlogroll. Stories from @magiwastaken.bsky.social, @monsterlady.bsky.social, @pixelone.bsky.social, @belghast.com, @tofutush.bsky.social and more!

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Azuriel explores how AI content might just be bad enough to kick us off our algorithmic YouTube daze—not all bots are bad news!

Magi enjoys the chill vibes of *Tiny Aquarium* but finds the social gameplay lacking a real connection—fish are nice, people are tricky.

Emily deals with the bot invasion on Ao3, struggling to find genuine engagement amidst the automated noise.

In a reflective piece, Pixel One finds solace and a sense of self among Warcraft's epic narratives—sometimes we all need a pause button.

Belghast recounts their wrestling match with a giant TV that might be more trouble than it's worth—bring on the gaming marathons!

Wilhelm is craving more content for *No Man's Sky*, hoping for a follow-up to the game-altering Voyagers update.

Juhis argues that writing can be more powerful than traditional networking when building lasting professional relationships—write to be remembered!

Nik reflects on a productive yet exhausting Blaugust, questioning whether consistent writing habits actually stick post-challenge.

Tofutush vents about a self-absorbed dormmate who treats everyone like NPCs in her own personal game of life.

Jamie Zawinski muses on the enigmatic KLF, leaving us pondering if we really know 'What time is love?'

Dave Winer celebrates the longevity of RSS, highlighting its resilience against big tech's attempts to stifle it—RSS, here to stay!

Remy dives into a saga where developers end up 'inventing' primary keys long after they were established—awkward!

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 1d

Crossing fingers we found a new place to live. A little pricier than where we are now, but one more bedroom and the location seems nice. Outside Wilmington, NC. Like a 30 minute drive to the ocean.

We're going to visit the place tomorrow and we're already approved, so if we like it... yay!

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Tipa @chasingdings.com · 2d

New #DailyBlogroll! Some new blogs today. Today's stories from me, @naithin.bsky.social, @axxuy.xyz, @monsterlady.bsky.social, @codinghorror.bsky.social, @scripting.com, @dragonchasers.com, @blockade85.bsky.social and others!

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Tipa shares her OCD-level grind for tactical perfection in Final Fantasy Tactics, all for the love of Agrias.

Bhagpuss casts a skeptical eye on EQII's new creator program, questioning its stringent entry requirements for veterans.

Naithin reflects on gaming burnout post-Blaugust and a borderline love-hate relationship with Borderlands 4 bugs.

Tobold criticizes Endless Legend 2's scripted gameplay for killing replay value, unlike the dynamic Age of Wonders 4.

Axxuy celebrates the tactile charm of paper books while acknowledging the convenience of their digital counterparts.

Emily dissects her bewilderment with extroverts' need to befriend every stranger in sight.

Jeff Atwood discusses the future of the American Dream in a socially conscious talk with Alexander Vindman.

Bruce Schneier analyzes how AI will dominate the 2026 midterms with Republicans leading the tech charge.

Dave Winer muses about monetizing his shopping habits via ChatGPT while reflecting on digital evangelism.

Pete navigates Jupyter Notebook frustrations while mastering Python, aiming to build something tangible with newfound skills.

Raymond Chen delves into the art of writing intuitive code comments that match their execution context.

Blockade85 urges us to push through inertia, whether it's writing, gaming, or mowing the lawn.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 2d

Really? I thought that was one of those universal mnemonics.

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Stargrace @stargrace.bsky.social · 3d

Episode 2 of Counting Every Copper is up on YouTube ^^

youtu.be/adEsMQjnqV8

#GoldMaking #Warcraft #WorldofWarcraft

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Tipa @chasingdings.com · 3d

The Zen of Final Fantasy Tactics

There's the recommended way to play Final Fantasy Tactics. And then there's the way I play it.

chasingdings.com/2025/10/06/t...

#FinalFantasy #PS5 #FinalFantasyTactics #TheIvaliceChronicles

A FFT cutscene with antagonist Wiegraf saying, "Ha! No spoony bard could spin a sweeter tale!". "Spoony Bard", who knows what that means? But every bard in EverQuest was, to some degree, spoony.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 3d

Today I was reminded of this:

SOHCAHTOA

Geometry class pop quiz in 10 minutes, everyone!

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Tipa @chasingdings.com · 6d

It's the Friday #DailyBlogroll, a one-stop shop for the latest from my favorite gaming and tech blogs (that have an RSS feed). Stories from @dragonchasers.com, @pixelone.bsky.social, @belghast.com, @anarchaeopteryx.bsky.social, @aywren.bsky.social and others.

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Nimgimli breaks down the frustration with Microsoft’s Game Pass price hike and the hoops now required for subscription renewals.

Bhagpuss shares the nostalgia of jumping back into MMORPGs, specifically EverQuest II, while pondering newer adventures like a possible New World expansion.

Pixel One buzzes with excitement over upcoming gaming treats like Legion Remix and Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity fueling creativity and camaraderie.

Belghast is pumped for Guild Wars 2 raid enhancements but jumps ship from Game Pass over new pricing woes.

Wilhelm takes on Palworld wilderness with friends, discovering the game’s hidden entry points and risking a little environmental disregard.

WCRobinson dives into the delightful RPG Dave the Diver, praising its sushi twist and chilled vibes despite past controversies about its indie roots.

Ruth shares her mixed feelings about Puzzmo after they pull a fast one on users with new paywall tactics affecting her daily routine.

Bruce Schneier dives into Daniel Miessler’s insights on AI in cybersecurity, signaling a temporary advantage for attackers until defenders catch up.

Dave Winer reflects on the power of the open internet and how web freedom is a collective endeavor that rivals the silos of big tech.

Remy Porter showcases a roundup of tech goofs that hilariously blur the boundaries between bug and feature, proving humor is found in the details.

Raymond Chen unravels the complexities of inferring function pointers with std::invoke and laments the endless possibilities of operator() overloading.

Aywren bids farewell to PC Game Pass, turned off by recent price hikes that strip away the service’s former value.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 5d

Monthly reminder for Amazon Prime subscribers that it's time to go to Prime gaming and claim a bunch of titles that you'll probably never play!

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 6d

We watched the last "season" of Upload this week (in quotes cuz it was only 4 episodes) and they did a good job of wrapping things up, but for a comedy there were a lot of tears in the house while watching.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 6d

I can't watch so many of your videos because I'm so behind in all the games... but I'm still subbed!

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 6d

Whew at least I now know you're still kickin'

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 6d

Elaborated a little bit on the Game Pass and MS Rewards situation:

Amazon still has 3 month Game Pass Ultimate gift cards for $60 US.

dragonchasers.com/2025/10/02/m...

Microsoft Changes the Game Pass Game - Dragonchasers

Today we're talking about not only the Xbox Game Pass price hike, but also some changes to Microsoft Rewards vis a vis Game Pass

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 7d

So Xbox:
1) Raised the price of their consoles
2) Raised the price of Game Pass
3) Has a new handheld console(ish) coming out in 2 weeks that is still easy to pre-order

It's like MS is deliberately trying to kill the brand or something.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 7d

That is, as the kids (I think?) say hella cool!!!

I was even amused by the fine print at the bottom.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 8d

Popped into The Last Descendent last night, for the first time since shortly after launch. It's nice to have a F2P 3rd person shooter to knock about in every so often. Had a great time.

Still seemed like plenty of folks playing, too.

TLDR: video games are fun

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Tipa @chasingdings.com · 11d

Becoming Unreasonably Angry about Sonic Crossworlds Racing

The Fornite-ization of an iconic kart racing series has just gotten out of control.

chasingdings.com/2025/09/27/b...

#ArcadeGame #SeasonPass #SonicRacingCrossWorlds #SonicTheHedgehog

Detail from an advertisement for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, showing Sonic the Hedgehog in a blue race car, with many of his friends and frenemies behind him in hot pursuit.

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 11d

Had a weird experience tonight. Watching a movie & a minor character seems really familiar to me, especially his voice. But I can't place him. It was driving me crazy.

Finally looked him up on IMDB & he played the main character in a game I'd played & they'd based the model on him. LOL

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 11d

Yeah that does sound familiar. I feel like Raptr started that kind of thing then a bunch of services tried to get in on it, then they all went away when Discord got big. ... Maybe?

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Nimgimli @dragonchasers.com · 11d

Was going through old browser bookmarks (they do tend to accumulate for me) and found one for anook.com which no longer seems to exist.

And I can't even remember what it was. I want to say it was gaming related but beyond that, drawing a total blank. Anyone remember?

anook.com

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