Minor Win thread - Life is good!

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

You obviously put it somewhere safe...

finally got this replaced, life is so much more comfortable

First interview went really well.  Turns out it's working with people that I already know, so LinkedIn messages sent and hopefully they had the same impression of our previous interactions that I did and they'll let the hiring manager know that they should hire me.  It would be for a significant pay bump and working with a company that has values that align with mine.  Granted, I would actually have to do work and stuff.  And actually go places instead of sit in my basement.  But, it would be nice to be appreciated again.

wae said:

But, it would be nice to be appreciated again.

If it doesn't pan out, just know that this forum appreciates you.

Mndsm said:

Duke said:

In reply to Scotty Con Queso :

Is there anything good for the PS5 beside GT7?  Does it play PS4 and/or PS3 games?

I'd like to get one but I don't know if there are any compelling titles for DW and I to play.

what do you like? I can help.

Thanks!

DW and I like couch-co-op games, mostly of the fantasy / humor variety rather than the gritty realism variety.  We've played through all the LEGO games and are looking forward to LEGO Horizon Adventures.  It will be available for the Switch (we have one) but I figure it will be better on something with more horsepower, which is why I'm looking at the PS5.

We're currently playing through Diablo IV on the PS4 and recently bought the expansion pack.  Also currently playing Cat Quest III.

Previous favorites have included Dark Cloud, Ratchet & Clank, and Jack & Daxter, all obviously single-player.  We are both Animal Crossing fans (wrong platform, I know) and have played a variety of similar games.  I played through most of Stardew Valley on the PS4, but DW preferred to spend her time on AC Pocket Camp instead of trying Stardew.

We played Pikmin III Deluxe (again, wrong platform, but it's a data point) for hours and hours, but unfortunately that's the only one in the series that has real co-op play.  DW has played the others and liked them.  Also played lots of Cozy Grove on the Switch.

I played GT3 to death and loved all of it, finishing 100% with all gold licenses.  Unfortunately, I think Kaz's obsession with ever-increasing visuals (and his insistence on using races as history lessons) has come at the expense of enjoyable gameplay, and the handling model has been all over the map from title to title.  I played GT4 to about 65% before I got tired of the race formats and the lousy handling.  I played about 20% of GT5, and I don't remember if I even bought GT6.  I have Project CARS for the PS4 but found it unplayable with a controller, and my wheel / pedals are not compatible with the PS4.  I may or may not invest in a newer set, but right now there isn't anything that would compel me to. 

We're totally not interested in online competitive play, certainly not in direct head-to-head format.

So, based on all that, any titles that would be worth investing in a PS5 for?

RevRico said:

finally got this replaced, life is so much more comfortable

I've had my ears pierced for almost 40 years, and I still can't imagine why anybody would want to pierce any other body part.

In reply to Duke :

😳

2nd round of (3) interviews Thursday, and a practice tomorrow.
 

First round was over a month ago, excited to do the interviews and excited for them to be over either way!

In reply to classicJackets (FS) :

Woohoo!  Good luck with it!

Met up with a drummer last night and jammed for 2 hours. It was great. Going to aim to get together weekly to practice. We'll want to put out some feelers for at least a guitarist and singer.

Kinda weird thing with practicing - we were using a play-along music app that isolates the different instrument tracks so you can solo, mute, or control volume of different instruments. So we played along to songs with the drum and bass tracks muted.

Got a bit weird because it meant no other rhythm instruments to follow along with, so we'd occasionally be just a tad off from the recording and have to adjust time to synch back up with the vocals and guitar.

I know power/air tools are the go-to but when you live off grid and there can be no uggas nor duggas at times i sure appreciate having this kit.

Its a bit rusty from the previous owner but still works well

Had my second interview today and I think I rocked it pretty hard.  If I don't get an offer out of this it'll only be if another candidate edges me out at the margins.  There's no way I didn't make the cut to the next level.

In reply to wae :

Good luck in the mix!! Hope you hear back soon!

After 3 weeks MIA I found my AirPods today. I thought they were gone forever.