Board 8 > Would you guys be down for an Andyman Containment Topic?

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One where I highlight what games I'm playing, what music I'm jamming to, what seasons of Survivor I'm watching (or movies on occasion), what I'm depressed about, etc. This is much the same as several other people around here do.

Are you guys interested? Or am I wasting my time?
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Containment implies that it will be the ONLY topic you post in and I do not believe you have that level of self-control, so on principal I think this will be a failure.

It also implies that you need to be sequestered from the rest of the board and you're nowhere near enough of a problem to warrant that.

Now if you call it something clever like "What's With Andy" and just make it a general life update topic then sure.
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"Containment" is more of a joke title since I couldn't think of anything else. Of course I'll post elsewhere.

This would be basically me updating what I'm doing like Leon and Tombolo do. It would be a more actively engaging topic with you guys pointing me in the direction of what to play/watch/listen to/etc. I've made my taste in music clear enough with those lyrics topics, which would be much less frequent in this case.

Part of this is that my backlog topic at my hideout has no engagement at all and I feel like it's not motivating me to play the games I do have so yeah...

Underleveled posted...

you're nowhere near enough of a problem to warrant that.

This makes me feel good, so thank you :)
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Maybe, depending on what you're posting about
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Usually topics like this are better if theres a specific theme or group (trophy hunters or dillos) Making a topic thats all about yourself and your perspective is pretty presumptuous, and kinda gross imho. I mean look at sir Chris's topic and how self absorbed it is, you dont want to come off looking like him.
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Basically I would format it like this:

Currently playing:
Tales of Xillia - Finally getting back to Fenmont, about to go kill King Nachtigal, the primary antagonist of this act. I have a strong feeling that once we off the bastard, we're going to open up an even bigger can of worms with Exodus and the also corrupt King Gaius still there. Battle-wise, I'm REALLY loving using both Milla and Leia. I have put like 50 hours into the game by now doing all the sidequests I can find and working on getting 4000+ Grade in total (I'm halfway there!).
Stardew Valley - Again, though I haven't felt like booting it up in a week. This game is one of the best relaxants I have access to. I've talked about my character this time, Nataleigh around here. There's not really much to talk about here, is there? I'll leave this, at least:
https://upload.farm/1Fxa7d

Link to backlog:
[TBD]

And so on and so forth with anything I'm watching/reading/listening to a lot/etc.

The entire point here is interactivity and engaging with you guys, not being pompous or self-absorbed. It's more that and to hold myself accountable for using my free time effectively than anything with self-promotion.

Sigh... maybe this wasn't such a good idea?
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It's okay. I've thought about doing the same thing from time to time just to be more engaged about stuff on the board, but I haven't because I always feel like it's sort-of a self-absorbed thing to do. However, Leonhart does it and it really doesn't feel that way. I think it kind of depends on the user.
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scarletspeed7 posted...

It's okay. I've thought about doing the same thing from time to time just to be more engaged about stuff on the board, but I haven't because I always feel like it's sort-of a self-absorbed thing to do. However, Leonhart does it and it really doesn't feel that way. I think it kind of depends on the user.

This is why I'm asking, really. I don't see myself as self-promoting - I just like kidding around and, honestly, it feels like I'm often on a different page than the rest of the board. It makes me appear like I have some screws loose. Which I don't. I'm just trying to have fun!

But yeah, I want to engage and I'm not quite sure how I do it. I was thinking a topic like Leonhart does (Tombolo has one too) but now I'm not sure. Knowing me, would you guys think I'm being self-promoting or just trying to engage?
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I don't think it's self-absorbed. Some of us just need a place to vent. And I don't necessarily mean vent about bad stuff - sometimes if we're really engaged in a game we just want to share our experience with it with someone.
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Underleveled posted...

I don't think it's self-absorbed. Some of us just need a place to vent. And I don't necessarily mean vent about bad stuff - sometimes if we're really engaged in a game we just want to share our experience with it with someone.

I have both ends of a spectrum here. I'm really feeling Xillia - and boy, do I need a game that I'm that into right now given all the shit that's bogging down my mind. And frankly, I don't even know where to start with that...
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I haven't played Xillia and it's not on my list right now despite being a fan of the series... really looking forward to finally playing Vesperia later this year though
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Underleveled posted...

finally playing Vesperia

oh fuck yea

kateee posted...

Underleveled posted...

finally playing Vesperia

oh fuck yea

Not until the definitive version comes out in Q4 though. Got it pre-ordered on Switch.
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Xillia > Vesperia tbqh

Vesperia has the edge in protagonist but that's about it, imo. I should get it on Switch, too... seeing as I no longer own a 360.

I'll need to go through my notes again and perhaps redo the sticky topic...
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Gaming:
Tales of Xillia: I am impressed. I mean, Fenmont is too massive and that's a problem for navigating (some of these areas are unnecessary), but it's a beautiful city despite the eternal night. Also Agria belongs in an insane asylum - she's even more bananas than I remembered! She's psychotic and demented. NOBODY gets away with talking to Leia like that on my watch. I can't wait to kill Agria later. One thing I do like is that I'm not sure who the main antagonist is. Exodus is clearly a major one, but who are they involved with? Are they tied up in King Nachtigal's desires for world domination? Or King Gaius's mind games and bloodlust? Both of those kings are obviously bad men, but so far only one is an actual criminal. The one we're about to go kill. Gotta wonder what's going to happen because of it... Overall, loving this game. Complex plot, compelling characters, interesting world, and fun battles. It's not as good as Abyss was for me but it's probably my second-favorite Tales.

That's all I have to update that isn't StreetPass games, which are dying rapidly. That's kind of sad.

On the radar: I'm also interested in Octopath Traveler but I don't expect to get it soon. I have enough JRPGs to play first. Want to clear out some backlogjam before I buy any more 70-hour games.
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Introspection:
What's going on in my head? A lot of shit. Most of it isn't good. While I'm eagerly anticipating moving out this fall and LOVING this weather, I also have several significant issues on my mind. Dark stuff. READ AT YOUR OWN DISRECTION.

1. I am having serious trust issues with so many people. I get it - when you pay someone to cut your hair, you trust the barber. When you get on a bus, you trust the driver. Etc. I'm not talking about that kind of trust. I'm talking about being able open up. This is largely due to the last time I did to my parents, they got all vindictive and berated me, which permanently scarred my psyche and has caused me to not want to spend time with them. That is why I am excluding several things from this list.
2. I'm at the point where I don't even recognize my own city. So much has changed in the past decade - as in, they've torn down buildings galore, because they like to do that instead of repurposing what they can for some reason, and many longtime fixtures are gone - that I don't even feel like this is "home" to me anymore. That said, I don't want to leave - my friends and family are all here - so yeah. It's just a weird feeling. Kind of like an identity crisis.
3. The latest girl I asked out had a boyfriend even though she made it blatantly clear that she was interested in me. No mistaking it. A fixated look like that will convince ANY guy of interest. I'm trying to repair my heart from this. It's difficult. I'm wondering what I need to do... I feel so lost without love motivating me the way it has. It's a bizarre feeling I'm trying to come to terms with.
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Song of the Day:

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all the feels ;_;
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Other things:
Survivor: Six episodes into Heroes vs. Villains with my dad. Not watching any others solo at the moment. Might start the South African season I keep hearing about...
Cooking: Currently thinking of an "experiment." An omelet with the duck eggs I have, goat cheese, tomatoes, onions, basil, and bacon. I think this isn't too much of an overkill like the "old me" would have wanted to try for. I've learned that simpler is often tastier.
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Bumping this wondering if I should make a new topic with an appropriate title.

I first thought it would be funny to make an [ANDYMAN] acronym but that's a little too self-promoting. .. hmmm...
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