derek

joined 2 years ago
[–] derek 2 points 20 hours ago

You're travelling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey into a wondrous land where Jack Handey voices Cookie Monster. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!

[–] derek 3 points 3 days ago

A society requires its health, access to leisure, and the time to pursue their betterment in order to visit museums and internalize the lessons of history. The United States has reserved realization of these essential human needs for the upper class.

We require such leisure to discover the capacity and motivation to better understand ourselves, those around us, and our collective material circumstances. Without that freedom museums become mere mausoleums until their intended visitors regain the humanity we were contractually coerced to forfeit.

[–] derek 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

If I wanted to introduce someone to the genre then Empires of the Undergrowth would be my first recommendation.

The gameplay, narrative, and progression mechanics are top-notch. The developers understand what makes RTS mechanics compelling and have designed systems that are more intuitive and accessible for everyone.

For instance (no spoilers) unit groups are built-in to base management. No hotkeys or group micro management required. It happens automatically as a functional result of more obvious concerns.

My only critique of the game, if I were forced to offer one, is that the UI can seem a bit clunky at first. That aside though the team's expertise and care shine through in ways which prove the user experience was well considered throughout development.

It's fun, too!

[–] derek 3 points 5 days ago

Oh, buddy. Ooooof.

[–] derek 8 points 6 days ago (4 children)

I was ignorant but curious.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Wolf

She's got a Doctorate of Philosophy in English Literature from Oxford, is a feminist author, and conspiracy theorist. At a glance I can understand why she's developed a reputation of a certain color.

Care to share any specific grievances?

[–] derek 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Pole nuts, as it were.

[–] derek 4 points 1 week ago

If you haven't seen it I'll recommend you give Devs a watch. It's a compelling take on a similar theme.

[–] derek 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Palm oil is used to stabilize the product. Palm oil is problematic for environmental reasons. Similar to other foodstuffs farmed industrially there are other ethical problems as well.

The concerns often expressed for peanuts, palm oil, and other foods high in saturated fats, are mostly related to purported health effects related to their consumption. i.e., people think they're bad for you to eat. Whether they are or are not is still deliberated and, I think, quite beside the point.

We need to stop shoving palm oil into things.

[–] derek 45 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)
[–] derek 6 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

It is also a sexual innuendo.

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