Lurker > CottontailGamer

I understand what you mean, OP. I'm 29 and also grew up playing video games my entire life; I very much prefer retro (6th gen consoles and prior) titles over most modern releases, although not quite for the reason you've described. I don't necessarily find modern games overwhelming or to be sensory overload as you've mentioned, but I do sometimes feel like there's just so much padding and bloat to menus and an excess of superfluous options... I just don't care enough to navigate everything most of the time, unless it is well-implemented into gameplay.

Part of the problem is that I think some games--both old and new--do a much better job than others at creating intuitive UI; if a game has an overabundance of options and windows that pop up, this doesn't feel quite as bad if the process of navigating from screen to screen (or executing whatever command you're attempting) flows seamlessly and requires little backtracking and hopping back and forth to properly complete your task. It's definitely an important piece of game design, and I believe it's just harder for some modern dev teams to implement well, since games are a bit more complicated than they once were.

Anyhow, just my two cents. I feel ya on this! Fortunately, there are a lot of wonderful retro titles that are still as engaging and captivating today as they were upon release, so you're certainly not in a short supply of options. :)
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Boy, this topic got derailed rather fast, lol.

OP, I think intent is quite important here, and you left out a lot of information for us to really know how to appropriately respond. Was it an accident? If yes, then usually the other person already feels awkward, so I normally wouldn't make a fuss about it, other than maybe telling them to watch what they're doing next time. As a woman, I have been touched inappropriately on multiple occasions by both men and women; I try to always immediately address it in the moment. Usually people are apologetic, and in that instance I don't think it's a huge deal, and I let it go. If the person who touched you acts/acted indignant and implies that the source of the problem is simply that you're a prude or don't know how to "have fun", that's when I'd escalate the situation. If it's in the workplace, I'd report the entire conversation and series of events to either HR or your supervisor. I don't know if I'd ever really escalate anything to a true sexual assault charge that involved the authorities, unless it was a true attempt to force a sexual act.

Anyway, point is (assuming this was a serious question), I think that you need to assess all the factors that played into the incident and move forward from there regarding what you should do. If you genuinely feel violated and like your sense of self has been disrupted somehow, then only you can really determine whether or not it's a dire enough offense to move past a direct conversation with the person who touched you.
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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While I love my office (the vibe, the look, and the location are all wonderful), I feel like it would be horrible for me to always be at work. I already struggle with work/life balance, and I know I'd be too tempted to always keep working on projects off the clock.
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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I don't mind cooking, but I don't love it like some people do. I'm fortunate that my husband finds it relaxing, so he cooks 75~80% of the time. Odd as it may sound, I LOVE baking and immensely enjoy the process (and eating the final product, yum). Cleanup has never bothered me, personally, but I can see why it's a drudgery for some.
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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Maybe it's just me, but I personally prefer a sauce-heavy pizza. Deep dish "pizza pie" styles that are dripping in sauce are utterly amazing.
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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To be straightforward, only an actual medical professional will be able to successfully diagnose whether your issue is Celiac Disease or not (and/or at least rule out other alternative problems). There could be a myriad of things going on with you, and I've found that it's not a good idea to play excessive guessing games with your health. It took years for me to receive a proper diagnosis for Crohn's Disease, but once I knew what was going on, it made navigating tummy issues a lot easier. While there are a few things you can do to loosely determine what tends to result in better bowel days for you or not, I'd advise against relying on self-diagnosis tactics (and/or random forums) to help you pinpoint exactly what's wrong with you.
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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Bulbasaur was the first Pokmon I ever used, wayyyyy back when my father gifted Pokmon Red to me for my 10th birthday in 1999. Whenever given the opportunity, I try to have one (or its later evolutionary forms) in my party. It just feels right. <3
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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I don't consider university to be a scam, but I think the NA system (i.e. expectation that 18 year olds who finish High School should immediately continue into a 4 year institution) is incredibly flawed. The major issue as I see it is that a lot of people wade blindly into a university setting with little direction as to what they should be doing and/or what they even WANT to be doing for the next several years of their life (if not forever). This tends to lead to a lot of students accruing massive amounts of debt, only to obtain a degree that they either do not care about or can't feasibly rely on for a secure job in the near future.

I, personally, knew what I wanted to do and continued on to acquire my Master's Degree. For what I do, a degree is necessary, since I am involved in a lot of health and wellness research, as well as international conferences and teaching university and adult education classes. To vaguely state that the college experience is a scam undermines the value and importance that it brings to certain educational paths (i.e. law, medicine). However, it certainly is fair to say that it is highly flawed, since young, impressionable, and often-misguided youth amass inordinate amounts of debt for a career path that they could have otherwise obtained with a much cheaper 2 year degree or technical school certificate.

Overall, I think the major shift needs to be in cultural expectations of what works best for the individual, as opposed to this cookie-cutter idea that "everyone needs to go to college to be successful". Instead of making HS students feel like university has to be the next option, there needs to be a critical plan outlined for students that incorporates the possibilities of community college, technical school, and/or going directly into the job market as an entry-level candidate and working your way up from the bottom. I believe that education is important, but I think what's even more important is helping the individual achieve their full potential--which may or may not involve a 4 year degree (or more).
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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Love
1. Husband (we're HS sweethearts that have been together since we were 15)
2. My animals (13 rescued critters and counting)
3. Video games

Hate
1. People who intentionally manipulate others for their own gain/profit
2. Getting rained on during my walk to work
3. Volatile, impulsive folks who would rather fight than have a calm conversation about disagreements
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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That's what holes in the backyard are for, my friend.
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
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Like many others have already shared, I was a huge consumer of MMORPGs years ago (primarily during middle school and high school). Once I attended university for my undergrad, followed immediately by graduate school and now a time-consuming professional career, I just didn't seem to have the time for the commitment that is unique to the world of MMOs. It simply doesn't feel worth it to pay a monthly fee to only log on once or twice a month.

My experience (both through my own personal gaming habits and those of my friends) is that as we've all gotten older, we've had other priorities begin taking up our free time. With whatever leisure time now remains, I find myself preferring to play online games that can be experienced in shorter bursts (i.e. MOBAs) and without subscription fees. I'd love to revisit MMOs someday, but I can't justify it right now (especially with babies on the way in the near future).
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''Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; suddenly, you are doing the impossible.'' - St. Francis of Assisi
www.youtube.com/gamingirstyle