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That's quite the flip. Mind, from what I hear the number of representatives gained is rather low since far from every seat is directly voted on by regular citizens. It's actually a pretty bizarre system which actually sounds like some version of representation that you see from like the 1700-1800s (e.g., only landowner can vote but this case landowners have their own representatives or something like that...). Might be why one of the five demands of the protests is for universal suffrage.

I should next-day air you some ripe ones in a modern case of sending oranges/citrus to people for Christmas. Anyhow, ripe avocado is soft when lightly squeezed. Squeeze it in a similar way you judge a ripeness of say a peach or other stone fruit. About the firmness of say a ripe banana. I think another good way is to knock it around in a clawed hand. Anyway you do it, it should not be hard like say an apple or hard peach. For guacamole, I say it shouldn't even be firm. I think another way to describe it is to imagine butter. Out from the fridge it is rock hard but once room temp, it cuts and somewhat/is spreads easily. That's more or less what you want out of a ripe avocado. The avocado skin also should not be brown since it can indicate a bruise. As for an overripe avocado... it should be really obvious. Really soft with browning skin and separation of the flesh from the skin. Now what is not obvious is an a matured avocado and one that is just past it's prime. I hope all my comparisons helps you form a frame of reference in your mind. It takes time to figure it out. For me, I can glance at some to get a general idea then a touch test to narrow it down. One thing you can probably do is get a paper bag and toss them in with a banana to speed things up.

It's time.

We can also just extend the deadline and see what happens.

Well I say hints because of bullshots. Years of bullshots make you wary of trailers no matter where it comes from. But yeah, having the ability to play how you want is big. And knowing the interactivity of past Valve games... It'll be glorious.

Mostly visual fluff but maybe some hints of the gameplay aspects. Some first person movement but mostly stationary... I'm thinking light gun like rails? I'll try to dig some more info but: Release March 2020.

Not yet. I just spent enough time watching videos of sessions that I mostly got used to it now. Still unsure about work flow and what exactly to do.

I finally got a fort going after like what... a decade of trying? Current goal: not starve or die of thirst then maybe create a functioning gate to the outside world lest I be invaded by goblins. I don't think a stone block at the entrance of my fort is a good idea if I want to trade or get migrants. At the same time I got to figure out how stairs or ramp building works. I kind of clicked around until I got something to work so I can get some stone. I should get down to a cavern level too... not to mention some proper flooring, walls and ceilings. It's all mud right now. We're no better than moles. I guess this is what a fort gets for having an expedition leader who lounges in their room all day long... FUN

Kruggsmash I usually don't do what amounts to a Let's Play but Krug plays, illustrates and narrates his Dwarf Fortress sessions. I cannot recommend him enough. Some forts/series can be short (one or three episodes) or looong like 28+ episodes (it's seriously stopping me from watching Jojo or Demon Slayer). Each episode is about 30 minutes long that comes out every Thursday. It has to be said too that Krug doesn't just plays but weaves stories into his sessions. You'll root or hate certain characters and be deeply entertained by whatever situations he decides to cook up. Here's the most recent short fort that probably going to turn into a long fort. The premise of this fort is an isolated fort full of scholars in a undead tundra that rains yellow goo. Any dead thing, unless mangled, comes back to life as zombies. He essentially made a Fallout Shelter and he's in the process of finally breaking back out to the surface so he can trade. Problem is that path to his dwarfs causes all the undead to swarm the entrance.

I don't need this... no need to physically mix drinks and change lives. God, now that Vallhalla is in Japan, hopefully I get figurines.

It shat in my face and I gave up despite having the best core gameplay. I was so wanting a more cohesive package like Ground Zeroes. I'm still so... dejected. ?

Honestly, I see yours and other people thoughts that I trust for MGS/Kojima games to be solid recommendations. While I am apprehensive about a walking simulator, it's not like I don't have some that I heap praises on (e.g., The Stanley Parable). Also can you really call it a Kojima game if you don't go "WTF, Kojima?" quite a few times?

But this isn't HL3! /s Anyhow, I'm looking forward to see what they got. Years in the making and VR to boot.

Totally missed your post. Awesome! Anyhow... I don't post much of my figures buying else I'd be spamming the thread but yeah. Freddie Mercury. Because why not!?

Where's my Shield bros at!?

Halo MCC starting with Reach on Steam December 3rd. [Halo chant intensifies]

I look forward to the photos.

I hardly ever sell my games or anything...

If you're unaware Tyson was brought on for the new design. So basically one of the best guys you can bring on. Otherwise stuff like this wouldn't be likely:

30 years... All the more time to git gud aka spend a fuck ton of money on this hobby. Are you planning on traveling for the total solar eclipse in like 2024?

Hmm... Actually, yeah, good job.

Anyhow, putting Jojo on hold a bit until I get off my ass and get my Steam Link setup again so I can watch Stardust Crusaders on my living room TV from my computer. I gave Plex a shot but it confounding me so I'm going with what works. In the meantime, time for me to check out Carole & Tuesday. It has been a long time since I have been back on this Mars... Or at least it should be the same Mars as Cowboy Bebob. I heard good things about this show so, why not? It's on Netflix and it's ready to watch.

It's on HBO. Maybe I'll get to it.