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Gaming / Re: What are some must-play games of absolute high quality?
« on: November 21, 2018, 10:57:52 AM »I don't think must-play games exist.maybe not if you only play games for entertainment
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Gaming / Re: What are some must-play games of absolute high quality?« on: November 21, 2018, 10:57:52 AM »I don't think must-play games exist.maybe not if you only play games for entertainment 2042
Gaming / Re: What are some must-play games of absolute high quality?« on: November 20, 2018, 04:23:31 PM »
Super Metroid
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Super Mario World 2043
The Flood / Re: how do i console this friend of mine« on: November 20, 2018, 03:25:01 PM »Honestly seems like this guy is wayyy too concerned with what other people think. Not sure if you’re looking for advice to give him but I would hightail it out of there and come back home.this is the only job he's ever had, so in his eyes, if he burns the bridge, it's 2 years of experience down the drain and he'll be back at square 1 whatever references he'd have been able to use aren't gonna have anything nice to say about a guy who quits after receiving such a generous gift, and since he's far up into the "making it somewhere in life" meme (which i don't have the heart to disillusion him from), it's not necessarily about caring what people think, it's just a fear of wasting all of his efforts networking by making what could ultimately and honestly be described as an overall selfish decision 2044
The Flood / how do i console this friend of mine« on: November 20, 2018, 02:41:51 PM »
>approaching his late 20s
>hates his job >got a 4-year degree and moved to the other side of the country to get it; hates it there >has no friends outside of the internet, can't make any more due to anxiety >makes more money than he needs for his lifestyle >lives with his shitty conservative family who drives him up the wall every day >nowhere else to go >is overall unhappy >wants to quit and move back to his home where he has friends >plans on doing this >decides to stick it out for another 4 months so he can put 2 full years of experience on his resume >3 months later >just suffered through the slowest performing month in his career >suddenly receive a raise and a bonus for seemingly no reason >literally can't quit now without it being a spit-in-the-face and instantaneously burning the only bridge he's ever built >can't whine about this to anyone without seeming like an entitled brat >seems like he's gonna be trapped in this boring friendless cesspit forever but he makes bank so he's not allowed to complain what do i even say to this guy 2045
The Flood / Re: What’s everybody doing for Thanksgiving?« on: November 19, 2018, 11:26:40 PM »
probably visit my grandparents and have dinner
she's been ill though so, hopefully she'll get better by then 2046
The Flood / Re: Happy men's day to all the Sep7a-Lads!« on: November 19, 2018, 08:55:50 PM »This is incredibly sexist. Casual-masculinity is gateway behavior to more aggressive and toxic misogyny. We really shouldn’t encourage this.this but unironically 2047
The Flood / Re: tfw born too late to be a boomer« on: November 18, 2018, 02:02:17 PM »
why would you want to be part of the two worst generations of all time
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The Flood / Re: 1995 albums« on: November 18, 2018, 01:19:20 PM »![]() Siouxsie and the Banshees - The Rapture Alternative rock 11th and final LP In my journey through the Banshees discography, I actually wound up finding myself a new favorite. Given that they've been making music since the late '70s and are largely considered a pioneer of post-punk and gothic rock, even influencing the likes of Joy Division and The Cure (Robert Smith even played guitar for them for a period of time), so I'm ashamed to have never discovered them sooner. Their 1981 album, Juju, is my current favorite for being so far ahead of its time. The guitar work on that record by then-guitarist John McGeoch is insanely good, and he was a very unique talent. I'd recommend that one to everybody whose into somewhat older transgressive rock music. The Rapture, on the other hand, was the band's denouement. It's somewhat of a return to form, for in the years after McGeoch was fired from the band for being an alcoholic shithead, the Banshees experimented with a variety of styles—often to mixed results, though I wouldn't say they've ever made a bad album. The Rapture is no exception. It's a solid final effort that doesn't quite attain the heights achieved in their best years, but has enough good material on it to make you think, "Yeah, she's still got it." I'd personally stick with the old stuff, though. 7/10 ![]() Extreme - Waiting for the Punchline Hard rock 4th LP Extreme was one of those shitty hair metal acts that came onto the scene far too late into the game—you probably know the song "More Than Words," or perhaps the fun "Play with Me"—but since grunge was the new hotness, they did on this album what everyone rightfully maligns every other metal act for doing—the classic transparent sellout move of jumping on the bandwagon. It wouldn't be so bad if the music actually felt genuine or sounded like it came from the heart, but you can actually hear the lust for money in Gary Cherone's disgusting voice as he puts on his very best Chris Cornell or Scott Weiland impression for this hack of a record. It's embarrassing. The first track alone was enough for me to determine officially that these guys fucking suck. It's a song called "There is No God," and in spite of the name, it's actually a satire and biting critique of atheist thought. There's nothing wrong with injecting your personal beliefs and convictions into your art, but reading into the lyrics on this one, it's really hard for me not to cringe at the sheer bitterness that this guy exudes at the mere suggestion that someone doesn't share the same beliefs as him. It's just a sour way to open an album, and only serves to alienate people who otherwise wouldn't give a fuck what you believe in. What is a song like this doing on an Extreme album, anyway? It's rather out of character for a band that used to make songs about youth and boyhood and shit. If that song wasn't enough, though, look no further than the song "Naked," which is one of the most unbearable rock songs I've ever heard. It's supposed to be the kind of song you'd play for a sexual partner to, I don't know, "set the mood" or whatever. The lyrics are pretty hilarious. Quote So you want me to take it off Quote Naked, and I'm unashamed Call me a prude, but I can't think of a more unsexy way to describe a nude male body than the term "birthday suit." This cornball style of lyricism pervades the album and makes the experience all but unlistenable. That being said, credit where it's due, Nuno Bettencourt is a great guitarist, and is the one saving grace of the record. "Midnight Express" showcases his talents pretty well, and he's the only thing stopping me from slapping a 4/10 on this thing. Not that it matters. 5/10 ![]() Thunder - Behind Closed Doors Hard rock 3rd LP Generic and unspecial record by a generic and unspecial arena rock band. Unlike Extreme, however, they never jumped on any bandwagons and stuck to their roots despite the waning popularity of the genre, which I think is respectable, even if it only dug themselves further in the hole. 6/10 ![]() Swans - The Great Annihilator Experimental post-punk 9th album One of my top favorite bands of all time, they released, in my opinion, one of their better albums in 1995. Swans is a very difficult band to get into—very experimental, very abrasive, with several of their albums (especially the first four) sounding like these horrible, emaciated, mutant-like creatures that emerged from a tar pit, screaming "KILL ME, KILL ME"—but if you find yourself enjoying industrial soundscapes, transgressive lyrical topics, or extreme forms of music in general, you'll probably find Swans very easy to get into. In fact, I would say The Great Annihilator is one of the more accessible albums they've ever produced, with a lot of the aggressive drum beats sounding vaguely danceable and relatively conventional song structures. Michael Gira's vocals are splendid as always, and Jarboe (whose sultry voice has typically been relegated to the background on previous albums, or exclusively singing soft ballads) shows her true range on this record. Prime example: the song "Mother/Father," my personal favorite, is an aggressive jam featuring an intense, roaring vocal performance from Jarboe. It's startling, yet awesome. You do have some experimental cuts on this record, though, too. There's some creative instrumentation featured on tracks like "Blood Promise," "Mind/Body/Light/Sound," and "Killing for Company," which is always great for people who are perhaps tired of hearing the same old instruments being played, or being played in the same way, as a more conventional rock band, but not necessarily so out there that it's alienating. That said, this is very much a "bad mood" kind of album. It's not something I'd play if I'm having a really good day, or something. It's a Swans album, so it's going to be rather unfriendly and uncompromising. As long as you listen to it with that in mind, then I think I've adequately prepared you. It's currently my favorite album that I've reviewed in this thread so far. 8/10 ![]() Dead Voices on Air - Hafted Maul Experimental Debut LP Dead Voices on Air is Mark Spyby, who used to play for Zoviet France. Speaking of unfriendly, this would be a great example of an album that I personally enjoy to an extent, but would have a very difficult time recommending to virtually anybody. For one thing, I don't even like it that much myself. There's some good stuff, but it's not all great. For another, it's a series of relatively harsh industrial instrumentals featuring highly experimental production, but no sense of cohesion, purpose, or direction. It just sounds like a hobbyist making disgruntled-ass music for no rhyme or reason. Interesting, but not mind-blowing. 7/10 RANKING (so far) #1. The Great Annihilator by Swans #2. Do You Want More?!!!??! by The Roots #3. Dah Shinin' by Smif-N-Wessun #4. The Rapture by Siouxsie and the Banshees #5. Hafted Maul by Dead Voices on Air #6. Daredevil by Fu Manchu #7. University by Throwing Muses #8. Amok by Sentenced #9. Behind Closed Doors by Thunder #10. From the Bottom Up by Brownstone Next I'll be trying some Laughing Hyenas, The Human League, Van Halen, and Too Short. 2049
The Flood / Re: 7th post decides my avatar for the remainder of my time on sep7agon« on: November 18, 2018, 11:42:56 AM »doneanyway, chronic got itOkay then any pic of Dane Dehaan as edgy boy Harry Osborn. 2050
The Flood / Re: 7th post decides my avatar for the remainder of my time on sep7agon« on: November 17, 2018, 11:07:03 PM »6th. So, considering Verb won't change it for the remainder of the time left for him here, which means won't change ever, maybe we should pick something that suits his character the best, so people reading his posts could imagine him better.this is post #5; the OP is post #0 anyway, chronic got it Is the OP the first post or does it not count?that's you 2051
The Flood / Re: 7th post decides my avatar for the remainder of my time on sep7agon« on: November 17, 2018, 01:29:09 PM »in fact, only posts by unique users will countactually no never mind that's stupid, disregard this the rule in the OP still applies though 2052
The Flood / Re: 7th post decides my avatar for the remainder of my time on sep7agon« on: November 17, 2018, 01:27:50 PM »
in fact, only posts by unique users will count
so this one doesn't count 2053
The Flood / 7th post decides my avatar for the remainder of my time on sep7agon« on: November 17, 2018, 01:26:23 PM »
if the person who made the 6th post is the same person who makes the 7th post, it doesn't count and the thread is cancelled
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The Flood / Re: I don't say bad words anymore« on: November 17, 2018, 01:23:27 PM »
i'll probably never stop, but i'm trying to say fuck a little less often
but only because i actually want it to mean something when i do shit too, but it would help if it wasn't so damn versatile 2055
Gaming / Re: Super Smash Brothers« on: November 17, 2018, 11:13:02 AM »YouTube i love melee you guys best be watching smash summit 7 2056
The Flood / Re: Is it bad that I agree with this racist apologist?« on: November 15, 2018, 12:31:33 PM »freedom is overratedA lot of it is probably very cathartic for people, but it's still essentially telling someone that they don't have a right to express their opinion without the threat of physical harm.Violence against ideas is authoritariancould just be cathartic 2057
The Flood / Re: Is it bad that I agree with this racist apologist?« on: November 15, 2018, 12:05:36 PM »Violence against ideas is authoritariancould just be cathartic 2058
Gaming / Re: Super Smash Brothers« on: November 14, 2018, 01:43:54 PM »
while people are debating on whether the shorthand for this game should be "ultimate," "smash 5," "SSBU," or "smush"
i've personally taken to referring to it as Smash $5.99 2059
The Flood / Re: Starting my own company« on: November 14, 2018, 12:24:29 PM »
Not That Professional Ltd.
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The Flood / Re: Detective Pikachu Movie« on: November 13, 2018, 10:17:02 PM »Never thought Pikachu would sound like an adult male but okaythat's the other thing in the game, he has a REALLY deep voice, which is supposed to be jarring in a comical way but the voice of ryan reynolds isn't really deep enough to make it clear that that's the effect they're going for, so it just comes across as weird and random or something they didn't think about 2061
The Flood / Re: Detective Pikachu Movie« on: November 13, 2018, 04:12:35 PM »
they all look like shit, of course, but jigglypuff is the only design that offends me
she should absolutely not be furry like that 2062
The Flood / Re: i get paid on thurs, should I get fallout 76 or RDR2« on: November 13, 2018, 03:56:41 PM »
i won't even buy a meal's worth of food if it's over $10, so i'd have to be crazy to drop $60 on a game without thinking about it first
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The Flood / Re: i get paid on thurs, should I get fallout 76 or RDR2« on: November 13, 2018, 03:53:42 PM »How are you not an adult you fucking dipshit you’re over 21adulthood is about mentality and one's capacity to look out for oneself, age is arbitrary you could say it's about "maturity" too but i don't even know what that means 2064
The Flood / Re: i get paid on thurs, should I get fallout 76 or RDR2« on: November 13, 2018, 03:51:49 PM »i mean, i guess you're not wrong, in the sense that we could all be more generally responsible with our money, but i just think there's a time and place to be dropping wisdom like thatwhy is it not a good idea to wait until you have money to buy somethingOf course it's a good idea to wait until you're able to afford something, but whether or not you should actually buy it as soon as you're able to depends a lot on what it is and how much money you have. It tends to be a pretty good idea to build up a reserve and have money on hand for whatever might come your way as to invest, get interest, build credit, put it towards big long term projects like property, and to avoid having to go in debt, defaulting payments, hurting your credit score or just screwing yourself in any way. It's perfectly fine to wait and save up for big(ger) purchases, but if you can't afford to just go out and drop as small of an amount as $60 on something you want, then chances are you're probably not in a situation where you should do just that the moment you've got some cash again. either way, i wouldn't describe $60 as a small amount when we're talking about video games, especially to someone who probably doesn't even consider them to be anything more than meaningless entertainment 2065
The Flood / Re: i get paid on thurs, should I get fallout 76 or RDR2« on: November 13, 2018, 01:57:17 PM »i'm agreeing with you you dumb slutWhat's not to get? I go to work to get money, I bought a PS4 with my last paycheck and paid rent so I'm broke until the day after tomorrow.Might not be the best idea to grab a brand new game if you have to wait to get paid until you can get it.i don't get it either 2066
The Flood / Re: i get paid on thurs, should I get fallout 76 or RDR2« on: November 13, 2018, 01:55:31 PM »
why is it not a good idea to wait until you have money to buy something
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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Brothers« on: November 12, 2018, 01:52:29 PM »
The most baffling thing about Dark Samus is that its roll, despite having an animation that suggests it's much faster than Samus's shitty roll, is actually no different in terms of frame advantage. It might be 1 or 2 frames faster, or something.
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Gaming / Re: So I finally got around to playing Undertale« on: November 11, 2018, 04:01:31 PM »not sure how easy true pacifist is considered to be, but i think i died a total of 7 timesstill, how hard can it be lmaoAround the same difficulty as Touhou on normal difficulty. You'll die a few times, but you'll eventually learn most of the patterns. You'll spend even less time if you played bullet hell games in the past. i heard genocide is more tedious than difficult 2069
Gaming / Re: So I finally got around to playing Undertale« on: November 11, 2018, 04:00:25 PM »
egg was kind of a shithead but was also kinda smart too, shame she never posted more
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Gaming / Re: So I finally got around to playing Undertale« on: November 11, 2018, 03:43:59 PM »
okay, i wasn't sure if there was a difference
after experiencing the true ending, i genuinely have no desire to do a true reset for genocide, given the lore implications of that still, how hard can it be lmao |