ryathal

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Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think in c/games@sh.itjust.works
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 hours ago

It wasn't even that hidden back then, games like candy crush admitted to journalists that they changed the difficulty based on spending habits. The fact they might have that formula fine tuned even more shouldn't be surprising.

In Finland, they advertise the largest container of mayonnaise as "American Size" in c/funny@sh.itjust.works
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 84 points 21 hours ago (23 children)

Maybe American ant size. Costco sells a lovely 1.9L jar.

Game Pass will "either kill everyone else, or give up", says Dishonored and Prey dev Arkane founder in c/gaming@lemmy.zip
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 13 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

I had a free trial for PC and came to a similar conclusion. It's a good way to try some games, but the value proposition isn't great for long term unless you constantly play new games. Also the download speed was atrocious.

Reboots and remakes: why is Hollywood stuck on repeat? in c/movies@lemmy.world
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

It's been this way for decades, if fans are just realizing it that says more about them.

🏆100 Highest-Rated TV Shows (Based on Aggregated Data) in c/television@piefed.social
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

The live action one piece was actually pretty good. Not really top 100 shows ever, but good.

🏆100 Highest-Rated TV Shows (Based on Aggregated Data) in c/television@piefed.social
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This is way to heavy on drama and critically underates comedy. It also has a pretty strong recency bias throughout.

🏆100 Highest-Rated TV Shows (Based on Aggregated Data) in c/television@piefed.social
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

There's a lot of shows that fall off hard in later seasons on this list.

US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried? in c/economics@lemmy.world
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 days ago

China is the largest foreign holder, but the vast majority of the debt is owed domestically.

Chestnut eats 70 dogs, Sudo 33 in July 4 gut check - Salon.com in c/news@lemmy.world
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

You don't chew unless you have too and you are ok with puking after.

What is a good example of a necessary evil? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago

Vietnam is a good example of a bad example. WWII is a better example of the necessary evil part, especially countries that were invaded.

Valve conquered PC gaming. What comes next? in c/games@sh.itjust.works
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 days ago

The Linux development is about maintaining a viable option for a store if Windows went walled garden.

What is a good example of a necessary evil? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Conscription.

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O Fortuna Misheard Lyrics (youtu.be)
 

Old time YouTube with old time memes

51
Shut up Woman Get on my horse! (youtu.be)
4
The Cheese Family (www.youtube.com)
 

Pre YouTube, but still a great classic.

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College Football Playoff first round provided evidence one change is needed to format (fansided.com)
 

Something needs to be done after the garbage first round of playoffs.

  • No automatic bye for conference champions seems good.

This article stops short of saying the Big12 and ACC should only get one team in, but I'd support that until proven they aren't week conferences.

Strength of schedule needs to be a bigger factor, an 11-1 Indiana never deserved a spot. My ideal default would be 6 SEC, 3 Big10, and the other automatic qualifiers.

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The Democrats should have replaced Biden as president and not just as candidate. (sh.itjust.works)
 

Now is a great time for if I were there hypotheticals, so here's mine.

Once it was decided to run Harris and push Biden out, they should have gone all the way and used the 25th amendment to let Harris become president. This would have effectively separated her from Biden while still allowing her to take credit for the good stuff. She could have instructed the DOJ to start investigating price gouging now, and campaigned on needing to win to keep it up.

The 100ish days wouldn't have been enough for wholesale replacement, but it could have created a concrete message of this is where I want to go. A campaign focused on already delivering is a positive message people could get behind as well.

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Have police finally overstepped enough that reform could happen? (sh.itjust.works)
 

With Tyrek Hill being detained less than 4 months after the arrest of Scottie Scheffler, have the police actually angered enough people with money and power that there could be actual consequences?

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James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter (www.cbsnews.com)
 

Not a huge surprise.

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A review of 'Frozen Frenzy' — the NHL's answer to NFL RedZone (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
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NCAA investigating Wolverines for sign stealing (www.espn.com)
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Harbaugh facing 4 game suspension to start the season. (www.freep.com)
 

Harbaugh is looking at a 4 game suspension for lying to NCAA investigation. Ultimately meaningless because the first 4 games aren't against anyone competitive. This could be an excuse to not extend his contract that expires after this season.

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Preseason predictions. (sh.itjust.works)
 

What is everyone's predictions for the coming season? The hype is as an all time high for the Lions, is anyone buying it?

Vegas has the Lions at 9.5 wins, I think it's totally possible that they can hit the over. I'm buying the hype and think that this year it's the Lions division to lose. Superbowl is probably not happening, but 1-2 playoff wins could happen.

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Red Wings sign JT Compher (5x5.1) (www.nhl.com)
 

Worst FA signing two years running with Chiarot and Compher.

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