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Cake day: September 18th, 2024

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  • I played it last year. It was certainly interesting, though it showed me the challenges of VR games. Before, I always hated the idea of using the teleport feature because it seems cheesy. However, after several tries without it, I can say it’s necessary. You end up feeling very nauseous otherwise. But, as a player you’re just way less capable than non-VR games. You can’t move around as easily and so you can’t take on as many enemies or maneuver as easily around the map. In most encounters with enemies, you can only fight a max of maybe 3, before you start to feel overwhelmed. Even 1 is usually enough to feel stressed and when those saw drones fly at you, you’ll panic and possibly yank a cable or get disoriented and bump into something in the real world. Crouching behind cover and shooting is pretty cool though — possibly the most immersive part.











  • I don’t want to say there is a silver bullet or that mental health issues like depression aren’t real because they are, but also don’t overlook possible bad habits and the impact they could be having on your wellbeing.

    I would generally identify with a lot of the things in the picture. That said, I participated in dry January this year and it’s insane how much better I feel. I’m not a heavy drinker, but man even those 2-3 drinks on 1-2 nights a week really were affecting my energy levels and mood. I hope I can keep this streak going because my head is clear. I feel good! Is there a thing in your life making you feel like shit? Too much sugar? Weed? Alcohol?





  • ? No, power vacuums can exist and are quickly filled by any group with a modicum of power. Look at ISIS. The US deposed the Iraqi government. The new government was weak and those with a stockpile of weapons and funding from other interested countries quickly swept in and took control of large swaths of territory. They also took territory in Syria after the Arab Spring put Assad on his back foot, unable to maintain power in the east.