u/Angryw2

Hi I know the comparison seems bizarre, but I recently played RDR2 and loved it, and GTA5 seemed like the natural next step to explore peak rockstar games, especially since gta6 pc release will be delayed by another year or two. That said, I know the game is dated, and I've had Elden Ring on my list for quite some time now. I've never tried a souls type game, closest I got was Jedi Fallen Order or God of War, though I understand the two hardly compared in terms of boss fights. It's just that I've seen both games garner huge amounts of praise.

I like open worlds, I'm new to keyboard controls so I might suck at Elden Ring for a bit, but I do expect to adapt sooner or later. My concern is more to do with insane technical knowledge needed to play the game, I've tried Witcher 3 and hated it for how much it overcomplicated fights with every type of monster, there's too much stuff to keep track of with runes, elixirs, skills points, weapons etc. I don't mind that kinda system as long as it's not shoved in my face and isnt completely useless in implementation.

Biggest reason I'm holding of GTA is cause I'm slightly bored of shooter games. RDR2 was fantastic, but GTA from the looks of it doesn't seem anywhere close in terms of storytelling. FYI I like lore, and I read alot and I've read ASOIAF and loved it, as long as every boss fight in Elden ring isn't an exposition dump I presume I'd be fine. Thoughts?

What I loved most about RDR2 was how much you could interact with the world, and how well thought out everything seemed as far as side quests and NPC go. I don't want my world to feel lifeless with bland npcs like just cause.

EDIT: I wanna note I want a game that I don't get bored of and that I can get lost in, I've fucked up my life and desperately need an escape to immerse myself into.

Hi so for context I'm used to playing on PS4 but recently switched over to PC, I'm not familiar with the XBOX style controller but I'm sure it's something I can get used to.

My only concern with Xbox controllers besides the hefty price tag is the constant replacement of batteries, Im hoping for a one off purchase that's lasts 1-2 years without constant extra cost. DS4 controllers are also too expensive, I gave my PS4 to a cousin so my DS4 is gone too.

My requirements:

-not super picky about stick drift, so hall effect isn't a MUST

-Rechargeable controller cause idw to deal with batteries

-Durable controller that feels good in hand + vibration

-Wireless isn't a MUST, but it's a good plus

-Can work on steam/PC without all the backdoor settings, I'm new to PC and am tech illiterate, I don't wanna download 3 different apps to get it to work.

-Im don't mind stick orientation, XBOX/PS4 is fine as long as it's comfortable.

Games I'll be playing:

-RDR2

-Cyberpunk

-Witcher 3

-Helldiver 2

Budget:

-Im in UK and 25 GBP is my max, I know it's not alot

I did go through older Reddit threads but got overwhelmed with the options, looking through Amazon however the Gamesir Nova 2 Lite seems good and has the best/most reviews. I looked at EasySMX, powerA, Suoziom but they all seem shady/ have connection issues. (I'm judging by looks and amount of reviews).

Only issue I read on Amazon regarding the Gamesir Nova 2 lite is it's too light and feels kinda crap? Do you also have to change the battery constantly or does it last through the year with charging?

I know this is random but I've had this experience on so many Subreddirs where my post gets taken down because apparently it's too simple(it's not) and I have to instead comment on a weekly threads that literally no one bothers going through or giving substantial thoughts/answers. I know it's in efforts to prevent spam and low quality content but it defeats the purpose of said forum imo. If the question is bad it won't get traction or comments, if it's worthwhile people will comment, it's as simple as that. I've had instances of having genuine good discussion on a post which some others found interesting, and then it gets taken down within minutes for the same reason lmfao.

I know it's kinda personal, but I'd really love to hear how some of you might've come back from your lowest lows as a man, whatever they might've been, and any lasting effects/changes it's had on you and your life since, if any.

I've been brought up a Muslim so I can only speak on behalf of what I've seen in Islam and other Abrahamic religions, but I believe the sheer scale of our universe is undeniable evidence of religions just being a convenient coping mechanism for humanity to deal with existential crisis, to give them a purpose and comfort them that it's not over after death, that someone out there actually cares about them, and that heaven awaits for them if they be nice. Because if god is real, and was capable of creating these cosmos the size of which we can never truly fathom, he would NOT give a shit about short lived monkeys on what's essentially a tiny speck of dust hurtling through space.

I think it's the height of mankind's ego to think they're somehow the centre of the universe (literally too, considering early religions cited earth as being the centre of our solar system and dispelled any other theories as heresy) to lend themselves importance and not feel inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. The idea of heaven, hell, angels, demons and constructs such as morality are so obviously man made, because again if God existed why tf would he care if some monkeys are having sex before marriage, or not praying, or eating pork or being gay or whatever else have it.

Religion was a very convenient way of controlling the masses in an era where knowledge was a rarity, giving peasants some purpose and structure to their lives, promoting generally positive values while ensuring kings and queens could retain a god given right to rule. I don't think religion is necessarily bad when it promotes peace and love in times of lawlessness and tribalism, but presently we've regressed to the point of religion itself being used as a way to sow strife and division, to go to war and kill over which fairly tale sounds better, ultimately defeating the only benefit it ever brought.

I do concede that the scale of the universe in itself could be proof of divine existence, seeing how much there is that we can't fathom of understand about space, but if god existed they certainly wouldn't be constrained by our ways of perceiving them, because we truly are just the consequences of chance.

I would add though, I find it more beautiful to think god doesn't exist, because we are the universe literally experiencing itself for a short moment in time. We are free to do whatever we want for our short blimp of existence, free to create a heaven for ourselves on earth instead of waiting around for an afterlife that will never come.

*“Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.”*

\- Alan Watts

EDIT: Sorry I realised my CMV was unclear so I've awarded deltas to comments that made good arguments regardless. To clarify my CMV is focused on religion itself being man-made, and the scale of the universe as a means to prove it. Regarding the whys of it being man-made many comments put it better than I did that our existentialism due to our scale is a modern view coming about after we had the means of observing space, and not as the crux cause.

I don't know either if god exists, I am 100% sure that if they did they wouldn't be constrained by humanities very narrow scope of perception of religions. Tq to everyone who responded though, alot of good takes that have got me questioning myself. Sorry if I'm bad at awarding deltas, it's my first time here.

Alright I know I'm late to the party but I finally got around to watching sinners and was completely blown away, most of all by the songs. I've been going through Reddit reviews and everyone is saying it's extremely blues inspired and representation etc, I presume referring to songs like I Lied to You (which I loved, the vocalising, the guitar everything)

I thought blues was a band so I searched it on Spotify, but it's a wholeass genre of music which is crazy, so I don't even know where to get started. Was hoping to get suggestions that might be similar to sinners score, or maybe just the top blues songs in general.

I'm sure I sound like an idiot rn, I'm just obsessed now with this type of music cause I previously had the narrow minded view that black music referred more towards hip-hop and rap. I see now I was wrong though, so just hoping to get y'all's suggestions.