shello @shello@octodon.social

My verdict on Pokémon Shield? It's a really fun Pokémon game. I absolutely love Hop, and the rival dynamics in this game.

Despite being the big new change, I was fairly unconvinced about Dynamaxing before playing the game. But it does add a fun twist to battles. It's possible to develop new strategies around attacking as, and defending from Dynamaxing, which makes it a solid new mechanic IMO.

My rating: 6 out of 7

Finished the main story yesterday. I was a bit overleveled on my way to Wyndon, but I found myself struggling in the final battle with Leon more than in any other battle during the game. But I beat him, and it was very rewarding!

I've not done anything past the credits, but I intend to complete my Pokédex as much as I can, explore Galar, and try online battles and stuff.

@Siphonay *offers compassionate and friendly hugs to good bxy*

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@multiple_creatures I mean, one should be able opt into an app that guilt trips them into doing something if that's what they want.
But Duolingo manipulates who uses it to learn some language without any explicit consent/opt-in to that behaviour.

I wasn't aware they were targetting kids, but that's even worse because often they don't have the tools to recognise manipulative tricks to not be sincere. Damn...

@multiple_creatures That sort of emotionally manipulative bullshit (including the streak gamification), together with the constant pushing to subscribe to their service, is just creepy and so off-putting.
It's a shame because it's not a bad resource to learn new languages at all...

@dzuk *offers cheering hugs, compliments and validation*

@aphyr Welcome back!

@Siphonay The other advantage of downloading videos with VLC (or youtube-dl) is that Google won't be able to collect all sorts of analytics on what and how you're watching. I imagine Invidious (I didn't know this existed, thanks!) and Vanced might remove at least some of the analytics as well.

@Stereoscopic @Siphonay Siphophone, in Dolby Surround True HD Atmos sound.

@Stereoscopic @Siphonay Siphophone, in Stereo.

@Siphonay Apparently in Québec they use the long scale, like in France: http://www.granddictionnaire.com/ficheOqlf.aspx?Id_Fiche=8872290
They also use the short scale in the english speaking parts of Canada.

Lovely! /s

@Siphonay Since you're learning Portuguese:

In Brazil the short scale is used: "Bilião" means 10^9, like in the US.
In Portugal the long scale is used: "Bilião" means 10^12, like in France.

Same idiom, different large number scales. Never-ending fun!

@Siphonay The gracious sound of the Siphophone.