-GD-X

Just now, Twinblade said:

 

Unrelated but I've been playing Statis: Bone Totem and I think its a game you would like. Horror themed with old school point and click adventure game mechanics and puzzles.

that looks dope!

37 minutes ago, Twinblade said:

  
The FO4 next gen update drops on the 25th so I think that one would be a good one to start with

 
New Vegas is a bit dated but it’s also held in high regard by a lot of people. I thought it was a solid game but I wasn’t blown away by it.

nice! i have only watched 2 eps, but i absolutely love the vibe and world building, so far. i'll give 4 a shot.

i never got into the fallout games, since 3 looked like arse on the consoles. if i were to get into one, which one should i pick?

Started playing Brotato. It’s like Vampire Survivors, but with guns and a series of 1 minute survival runs. It’s actually perfect for a 5 minute dopamine rush (super arcade-like).  I just don’t have the time for a proper game. 
 

edit: it’s not as good as VS, but it hits the spot. It’s like fast food gaming.

10 hours ago, Hot Sauce said:

3 years of support for a flagship phone is lame as fuck.

For real 

8 minutes ago, Twinblade said:

 

I still need to play that

I think it’s such an under appreciated masterpiece. Easily in my top 3 last year. 

Google. 

Viewfinder getting love  

Just now, Twinblade said:

 

Yeah it was dope. If it can be that consistent throughout it will definitely 1up TLOU.

I’m LOVING this so far! Excellent suspenseful tone, sprinkled with dark humor.. 

The opening scene in Fallout OWNED! 

ok, i had 0 interest until i found out walton goggins was in it.

3 hours ago, Tears of the Cows said:

Oh I didn’t know you could play co op now 

i haven't tried it yet, but i bet it's amazing! it's crack in single-player mode.

he never found the real killer

On 2024-04-08 at 2:36 AM, madmaltese said:

Sifu, Roguebook as little games in between Dragon's Dogma 2 but tbh not really that much of anything. 

 

Roguebook is probably my fav Slay the Spire type card game though. 

i'm going to try roguebook. slay, as cool as it is, isn't as instantly gratifying. i need that dopamine lol.

I got a free copy of Gigantic: Rampage Edition. I don’t really like multiplayer games, but fuck it. I watched some vids, and the combat looks fun. 

I still have to play the expansions. Getting the plat for the base game took a lot out of me  I’ll give it a go when it drops, though. Amazing game! 

Just now, madmaltese said:

I have been watching this season so damn slow because I don't want it to end. Only up to ep 5 atm.

i still haven't watched it. i need one unwatched season in the bank.

yikes.

i tried out the Minishoot Adventure demo. the game is dope!

1 hour ago, Twinblade said:

Hellblade 2 next month guyz just wait a little longer - lemmings

i will get GP for that. it looks purty

3 hours ago, Casual said:

DD2 is the next big game for me but mostly just some pallet cleansing after finishing Rebirth. Also need to get around to IW and Unicorn Overlord...

 

Circled back to Mario Wonder the last couple days. Just going back through levels where I missed a purple coin/exit/seed the first time through. It really is a fantastic game, my big complaint is still that it lacks the level of difficulty I like to see in a platformer - which is a shame since it would be a fantastic base for that....controls are perfect and I really enjoy the aesthetic. The only levels that really get challenging are some of the secret world stuff and tbh a lot of those rely a bit more on gimmicks than anything else. Just give me some precise jumps and well placed enemies.

 

Still going with Balatro, but more a couple runs here and there. Just trying to finish all the decks/difficulties. Game still slaps.

 

Trying to play more Helldivers 2 but I'm pretty much solo right now. My one buddies PC just hates the game for whatever reason and the other guy kind of just fell off it.

 

I bought Minishoot Adventure on a whim. Twinstick shooter with Metroidvania/Zelda influences. Gonna leave the video below cause I can't explain it but I think a lot of you would dig it:

 

 

that actually looks fun!

I took this photo of my dad’s dog with a $300/$400 kit lens, just to see if it’s worth keeping. Overall, in even lower light (only an f/4 lens), it does a solid job, and has a pretty nice range (18mm - 105mm). I think I’m going to keep this lens. It’ll be great for vacations. 

4 minutes ago, Twinblade said:

 

I was actually researching swiss bars the other day because I thought about how a neutral grip could help. They seem like a good alternative to traditional barbells

 

But I’ll try neutral grip dumbbells first and see how those feel. 

The neutral grip dumbbell press helped me a lot when I had shoulder issues. Another tip is doing floor bench press. You are guaranteed to never go too deep, making things favorable for shoulder health. However, since getting into place can be a bit awkward, this is where I would recommend higher reps and lower weight (8-12 reps). 

7 minutes ago, Twinblade said:

 

Are stiff legs better than RDLs for glutes/hamstrings?

 

I would liked to incorporate bench presses but im pretty sure I still can't do those without significant shoulder pain. That's why i've been opting for some sets of different push up variations. If not for those I wouldn't be able to get any chest training.

 

I'd say right now my weakpoints are my shoulders, chest, and forearms. Im actually curious to see how deadlifts impact my forearm strength/size/grip as those are things I need to work on. I actually bought straps recently but im going to avoid using them for now as I should try to improve my grip instead of just focusing on lifting as heavy as possible.

 

Im wondering if I need to incorporate direct forearm work or just do something simpler like end every workout by hanging from a bar or doing some farmers walks.

Try neutral grip dumbbell press. They are easy on the shoulders. 
 

as for stiff legged DLs, I definitely feel it more in the hamstrings. 

8 hours ago, Twinblade said:

ok, I realized today that deadlifts are actually really exhausting. I was winded for most of my workout. Since the back is one of the major muscle groups they work im going to just reduce all my pull up sets by 1 as I feel like I don't need the extra volume.

I like stiff legged deadlifts more. You don’t need much weight, and you really feel it in the glutes and hammies. 
 

If you are going to make DLs a regular thing, I would do a more minimalist program, mainly doing squat/lunge, bench press, row and deadlift exercises. You can add a set of light shoulder press and pull ups too, as finishers, but the first 4 should be your bread and butter. Stick to slow and controlled reps ( 4-7 per set). High reps are going to drain you, but you can do 8-12 reps if you prefer. As for arms, they will get big if you are doing compound lifts correctly. Once you hit your desired size, then you can re-evaluate your body and add exercises that address lagging areas (like adding lateral raises, tricep extensions or swapping a flat bench day with an incline one).