This is also great because you can filter out games with ads and microtransactions. See https://minireview.io/browse?monetization-android=no-ads+no-iap&monetization-ios=no-iap

As a young taco enthusiast once asked - - porque no los dos?

It’s not a binary issue - - you could address both sides of the problem. Do more to reduce the likelihood of accidents, but also minimise the damage done by accidents. Since there’s no magic on/off switch for car accidents, while we figure out the right settings to reduce them, maybe it’s wise to use strategies that minimise the damage done by them.

I’m also haircut averse.

I put it off until it starts looking untidy, then continue putting it off until my wife starts hinting that I ought to get a haircut, then continue putting it off until I think maybe I’ll just start having long hair.

Then one day I wake up, and decide maybe I should get a cut. So I suffer the burden of having to actively decide what my hair should look like. And generally I’m pretty happy with the results. And I think, I should do this more often. And then the cycle repeats.

Also made it to the brick show. The kids have been inspired to try build their own Lego landscapes at home now, so I can disappear into the couch for a bit.

This topic is not vaguely political. It’s about a campaign promise from a political party.

If you disagree with him, that’s okay. There’s room for all sorts of views around here, I’m sure. It’s a bit rude dismissing his views by saying he just seems angry though.

Yeah, they were being dicks. All I’m saying is, it seems like you’re all for trolling people you disagree with, but actually started a movement to block people from here because they trolled you.

Kinda like how the hexbear trolls knew their behaviour would rile you up.

Honestly your shtick is a bit dull.

What kind of coffee would you want to brew? Drip or espresso?

Oh, you want games you can actually play?

I’d suggest Cerberus or Game Kings, but it looks like they’re both out if stock (and GK isn’t taking orders?).

Hopefully someone else has more accessible suggestions.

One Deck Dungeon is a fun cooperative dice game. You each pick a class, then have to battle your way through a dungeon. I’m a little hazy on the mechanics, tbh, but I have positive memories from playing it with a friend.

Had fish and chips at the playground under the light of the moon. Nice way to make a mid-week evening feel a little more special.

Thanks Moon 👍

Love a good excuse to go out and look at the moon.

Clouds are starting to roll in around here. Hoping they bugger off soon so we can get a good glimpse before we send the kids to bed.

I’d support that. We’re already seeing it happen with flooding earlier in the year. I guess there was coverage through EQC for that stuff, but I’m honestly not sure how that works.

Then with all the wildfires overseas… Almost makes me a little nervous about summer approaching.

Just saw on RNZ a story about a elderly gentleman up north that’s lost pretty much everything in a house fire.

I don’t know the guy at all, but have deep empathy for his situation. Beyond the loss of his home, beyond the loss of his taonga, it’s just a deeply traumatic thing to go through.

He’s got a givealittle setup, if anyone else feels the urge to donate.

Haha, fair enough. It always seemed like a bit too much effort for me as well, but I’m a stalwart black coffee guy anyway.

You could try foaming your milk using a french press.

Basically, you warm your milk up then put it in the french press, and repeatedly plunge it up and down until it foams up. Worked well with oat milk when I tried it.

Edit: this video gives a bunch of tips for imitating espresso without a machine, including using the aeropress to brew your coffee, and a french press for the milk. https://youtu.be/ZgIVfU0xBjA

Thanks for your service 🫡

Friends, I’ve discovered today is International Beer Day. It’s on Wikipedia, so it’s legit.

According to Wikipedia we can observe this noble day with such time honoured events as trivia nights, beer flights, and binge drinking.

On speaker recommendations, I’m a huge fan of my Edifier R1700BT speakers. They’re a fantastic budget option, and can go for under $200 on sale. They have more cabling than a UE boom, but you could connect them to your PC via Bluetooth, and they sound gorgeous.