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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 4h

Haven’t played an NIS title since…idk, Makai Kingdom? Half of Disgaea 3? But pleased to see they still use the “I’ll say when” approach to adding systems to their games.

Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 4h

Learning NIS did not put a filter on the custom titles for procgen dungeons.

Screenshot of Phantom Brave 2 introducing the “Cunty Seas” custom dungeon, which is covered in snow and ice crystals.

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 4h

Playing the Phantom Brave sequel because I got it on sale and I remember liking the original…*checks phone*…21 years ago…
Screenshot unrelated.

Phantom Brave 2 screenshot of the Old Man unit introducing himself. His dialogue reads: “I’m an Old Man. My body may have failed me, but my skills never will. Put me on the front lines.”

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 4h

Hell yeah thats a hell of a run, congrats.

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 4h

I know I got more A’s on night before papers than most of my classmates got in their whole undergrad. Now, did I retain the information from those papers? Well, listen, let’s not lose track of what’s important here.

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.bsky.social · 6h

will be rotating this person in my mind for at least a week

Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 11h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Gretchen Felker-Martin 🍉 @scumbelievable.bsky.social · 5h

imagine never having to hear hakeem jeffries talk again. he could campaign on that alone.

Free Parking 🚘 @free-parking.bsky.social · 8h

This is exactly what we need. This is it.

"New York City Council member Chi Ossé, a close ally of Zohran Mamdani, is privately discussing a run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)"

Scoop: Mamdani ally weighs challenging Hakeem Jeffries

Just talking about a potential campaign could drive a further wedge between Mamdani — the democratic socialist in line to be New York's next mayor — and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

www.axios.com

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Kath Barbadoro @kathbarbadoro.bsky.social · 5h

every day is one day closer to the day it finally happens

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Liam Jeffries @sorathecyclist.bsky.social · 5h

This is the absolute dream challenger to Jeffries. Please, please, please let this happen.

Free Parking 🚘 @free-parking.bsky.social · 8h

This is exactly what we need. This is it.

"New York City Council member Chi Ossé, a close ally of Zohran Mamdani, is privately discussing a run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)"

Scoop: Mamdani ally weighs challenging Hakeem Jeffries

Just talking about a potential campaign could drive a further wedge between Mamdani — the democratic socialist in line to be New York's next mayor — and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

www.axios.com

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 8h

Yeah the above is mostly personal prefs but Darnielle is too strong a case to include.

Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 8h

This reminds me that we have an American friend who moved to WA recently and puts the stress on “VAN-couver” and I have to be polite and suppress a laugh every time.

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 8h

*nervously* haha hey uh what the fuck

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 9h

In some ways this is the government now

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I'm sick and tired of seeing these thugs terrorize big events and am worried that they will try to interrupt Limp Bizkit's set. My gf (F19) and I (M31) are going to our first Lollapalooza and are concerned about the growing threat around the city

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 9h

the people yearn to see the (simulated) merking of (simulated) racists and fascists, and if you cancel your game, movie, etc. or cut that kind of material you're leaving money on the table.

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Gorey Cask of Amontilladoing @coreybrickley.bsky.social · 11h

ye see this shits not inevitable never give up in advance

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 17h

Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.

After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.

Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site

Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.

www.jsonline.com

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Bigg @bpbigg.bsky.social · 12h

This piece reminded me of an unfun thing I've wanted to talk about since attending the @vangamegarden.bsky.social showcase, which is that of the 100-odd devs tabling there, I observed only one (1) wearing a mask for an event with 100s-to-1000s of attendees

www.thegauntlet.news/p/when-will-...

"The fact that COVID infections damage our brains is not debatable. There are hundreds of studies to support that COVID affects the brain, leading to memory, attention, executive function, and mental health issues. Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly already put together a great compendium of information and research concerning what we know about COVID and the brain last year- although, of course, more has emerged since then.

His piece, COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain, is subtitled, “Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging”. The piece thoroughly reviews the cognitive risks of COVID; below is a selection from a longer list of studies in the piece:

Large epidemiological analyses showed that people who had COVID-19 were at an increased risk of cognitive deficits, such as memory problems.

Imaging studies done in people before and after their COVID-19 infections show shrinkage of brain volume and altered brain structure after infection.

A study of people with mild to moderate COVID-19 showed significant prolonged inflammation of the brain and changes that are commensurate with seven years of brain aging.

Laboratory experiments in human and mouse brain organoids designed to emulate changes in the human brain showed that SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers the fusion of brain cells. This effectively short-circuits brain electrical activity and compromises function.

Studies show that even when the virus is mild and exclusively confined to the lungs, it can still provoke inflammation in the brain and impair brain cells’ ability to regenerate.

COVID-19 can also disrupt the blood brain barrier, the shield that protects the nervous system – which is the control and command center of our bodies – making it “leaky.” "

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 9h

Even in terms of straight up pop Carly, Chappell, and Lauren Mayberry kick the shit out of Taylor, sorry.

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 9h

Personal favs, "living" qualifier knocks Warren Zevon and Scott Hutchison out of the running so it's probably Gareth Campesinos! for me. John Darnielle. Claudio Sanchez and Dick Valentine up there (they both mostly write nonsense but writing nonsense that compelling is a skill in itself).

Emily, a Two-Shoes-Gooder @rebelmusicteach.bsky.social · 3d

I also need to know: I am fairly middle-of-the-road on Taylor Swift but someone I know called her the Greatest Living Lyricist. She is not.

Who is yours? Either the greatest or your favorite?

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Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.social · 10h

Coming around to the theory that they're Truman Showing him

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11h

Good lord.

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Bane Jirkin @parochialnimrod.bsky.social · 11h

The "lie": it's being shut down because people don't like that ceo jay follows transphobes

The truth: it's being shut down because people don't like that coo rose follows the transphobe and general bigotry org

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tinybaby @tiny.baby · 10h

it's pretty funny to talk about open protocols and then throw a huge fit and ban people for using those protocols to figure out you love the heritage foundation

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Aura/Moom @moomanibe.bsky.social · 13h

impossibly embarassing city council & mayor

isabella zavarise @isabellazavarise.bsky.social · 13h

Sim giving final comments. A lot going on. Doubles down on zero means zero. He brings up that Bligh invests in bitcoin. Says non abc councillors support a 6-7 property tax increase. Bligh is now responding bc her personal investments were brought up. She says has every right to invest her personal $

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Zach Clemente @clementeworks.com · 13h

seems not to be the case but idk, who knows man bsky.app/profile/for....

Follow Tracker @for.shame.wtf · 13h

Some of you are blaming @jay.bsky.team or @bsky.app in general, or claiming that this is being forced by @moderation.bsky.app. That could not be further from the truth. I'm shutting it down of my own volition because some of you can't be trusted to use this information reasonably and responsibly.

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Ryan McDiarmid @ryanmcdiarmid.com · 13h

what does this even mean lmao

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Augh @augh3d.bsky.social · 13h

hey remember when musk liked cuck joi on main and removed likes

Follow Tracker @for.shame.wtf · 14h

This labeler will be shutting down. We will first be unlabeling everyone who is labeled and then will cease to operate. As the unlabeling operation will take an unknown amount of time, we are not setting a specific timeline other than as soon as possible.

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