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[–] Gloomy@mander.xyz 73 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Humans have evolved to cooperate. Focusing on the well being of your group will benefit you more in the long term, than only looking out for yourself.

[–] FooBarrington@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago (2 children)

But if everyone else is looking out for the well being of your group, you can get ahead by only looking out for yourself!

[–] lena@gregtech.eu 13 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Then you will likely be faced with rejection by the group

[–] essell@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Unless you're skilled in evasion and deception.

[–] FooBarrington@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Wouldn't that be nice.

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This only works if the group size exceeds the Dunbar number. Below that, you will quickly be kicked out.

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[–] mech@feddit.org 34 points 3 days ago

"Exercise drains your energy for a short time, but no exercise will reduce your max energy permanently."

[–] RoidingOldMan@lemmy.world 57 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] Cantaloupe@lemmy.fedioasis.cc 47 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Not Recommended

Pay 2 win dogshit.

[–] renegadespork@lemmy.jelliefrontier.net 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Graphics are really good though.

[–] Toes@ani.social 6 points 3 days ago

Only if you can afford the glasses DLC

[–] northernlights@lemmy.today 28 points 3 days ago

"Money can be exchanged for goods and services"

[–] kindnesskills@literature.cafe 36 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Carrots will not grant you the ability to see in the dark, but have many other benefits. Remember to stock up on carrots when able.

[–] anghenfil@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"Be careful: Eating too many carrots will make you look like donald trump."

This is true. My nephew ate so much carrot soup his nose turned orange

[–] NaibofTabr 26 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

In the beginning the Universe was created.
This had made many people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move.

[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 18 points 3 days ago

Do not trust your admins or moderators

(politicians and cops)

[–] Havatra@lemmy.zip 17 points 3 days ago

Struggling with a quest? Go somewhere else! An open world means there are many places and quests appropriate for your level.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago

"Use unfiltered honesty sparingly. Deceit can be leveraged to your advantage in most social situations."

[–] frank@sopuli.xyz 16 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Don't underestimate the value of a good night's sleep

[–] FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago
  • Please maintain 8 hours of sleep every night to help reduce server lag
[–] ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Unironically, something like "Don't forget to fear God and keep His commandments!". I mean, we'd have full confirmation of a creator intelligence if we had loading screens, lol.

[–] bhamlin@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Dunno, could be evolution. Creatures with loading screens would likely be more suited to survival if the tips are actually useful.

The "spirit" of evolution? Sure, but the whole point is that now we know there was planning behind it, direction (as there are instructions in the loading screen), and planning requires a mind. 👍

[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 1 points 2 days ago

"Discretion is the better part of valor"

[–] Deestan@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago

You don't need the approval of someone just because they have an opinion.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] Cantaloupe@lemmy.fedioasis.cc 3 points 3 days ago

Devs nowadays gotta make everything permadeath.

[–] Railcar8095@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Ads. They wold be NordVPN and Shadow Raid: Hero Legends all the fucking time.

[–] FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Got to think more meta than that. NordVPN and Raid ShadowLegends are advertised within the game world already - the loading screen would advertise DLC content thst elevates gameplay.

For example:

  • Tired of the grind? Purchase the Silver Spoon DLC and choose which household you're born to!
  • Customise your character's base mental health stats with the Genetics DLC!
[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 11 points 3 days ago

Don't be a dick.

[–] BScPsych@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 days ago

If your INT score is insufficient for a degree, visit our ingame shop and buy a degree of your choice today!

[–] FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago
  • "Never kill yourself."
  • "Don't wipe forwards on your butt"
[–] ameancow@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

"Just because your brain gives you loading screen tips, doesn't mean those tips are accurate, sometimes your brain lies to you! Learn to analyze your thoughts and feelings before charging into a mission!"

[–] taco_daemon@lemmy.zip 7 points 3 days ago

"A higher heart-rate may indicate your character is in distress"

"You can only complete a reduced number of quests per day"

"When in a group, the loudest gets the most attention"

"Armor and equipment will have an effect on your charisma points"

[–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago

"White characters have an easier time avoiding unwanted attention from the authorities."

"a good amount of sleep prevents sanity going down to delulu levels"

"explore around for easter eggs. or don't, the couch is also inviting."

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

TIP: They don't think it be like it is, but it do. It is what it is.

[–] Mwa@thelemmy.club 7 points 3 days ago

"In some countries there is laws, break them and face consequences"

[–] pkjqpg1h@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 days ago

"Use the right tool for the job! Digging dirt with a shovel is much faster than using a pickaxe!"

[–] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

You will quell any awkwardness quickly by placing the toilet paper facing away from the wall.

[–] Steve@startrek.website 5 points 3 days ago

COCONUTS HAVE WATER IN THEM!

[–] tanisnikana@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

STDs can be treated by being honest with a doctor. However, that doctor may test you for red-green colorblindness by using a series of flags.

[–] how_we_burned@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Supplemental

If you go to a doctor for genital warts but he starts to test your colour blindness you may be at a optometrist. You should pull your pants up if this is the case

[–] cerebralhawks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"Fuck around and find out."

(I don't mean to promote this as a great "life pro tip" kind of thing, and it's kind of an arrogant kind of thing to say. But, I do like the saying that "I was born in the fuck around century and I'm now living in the find out century" or something like that. And generally, if you do fuck around with the wrong sorts of groups, you will eventually find out, whether we like people who say this or not.)

"What goes around, comes around."

(This is generally not true, at least not immediately. I have found, however, both IRL and online, that if you spew vitriol, it definitely comes back really quick. But if you try to uplift others, try to spread positivity, sometimes it does come back around. Just not as fast or immediate. Everyone has bad days, and one bad reaction can cause an inequal opposite reaction from someone who's bigger and madder than you, and that can spiral downward quickly. It's also easier to sour someone's mood than it is to brighten it. That is to say, someone having a bad day can get me down more easily than I can lift them up.)

"Treat others as ~~you~~ they would like to be treated."

(I read this on Xbox, of all places, but I'm not sure they originated the concept. They said it was better than the widely recognised "Golden Rule" (more traditionally written "do unto others as you would have them do unto you") because others may not want to be treated the same way as you do. I have two kinds of coworkers. The ones who I flip off or tell them to go fuck themselves, they return the energy, but we all love each other. And the ones I smile at and say good morning to and then we stab each other in the back. I'm generalising, but knowing how people want to be treated is far superior to assuming everyone wants what you want. Think about it. [Insert Eddie Murphy tapping his head meme here.])

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[–] Cantaloupe@lemmy.fedioasis.cc 3 points 3 days ago

"Don't give up on a run before it's over."

[–] zxqwas@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

I wish it had the keybinds for quicksave and quickload. I tend to think half an hour after I speak sometimes.

[–] Kushan@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

"You don't need to form your own opinions, just let people on the internet tell you how to think"

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