u/Dante2k4

I used to play a lot of fighting games, but kinda stopped once I wasn't really playing with my friends anymore. Being halfway decent at a fighting game requires time and focus that was just a bit hard for me to come by given I was mostly just playing online anyways.

I miss playing them though. I primarily like 2D fighters, and there have been so many good ones released in the years since I stepped away, but I lack the community to really motivate me to jump in again. Not only that, I also lack the time to really get GOOD at these things anymore. So, idk, maybe there's a gathering out there of other people who like fighting games but are also too busy to be anything other than mid?

Probably a longshot since this scene is a bit niche but... if it's out there, I'd sure love to hear about it!

Given how CR have been dismantling the business, I wonder if I should just be keeping my eyes peeled elsewhere or if anyone thinks there's really a chance they'll fill backorder stuff. I've had to slow WAY down on spending this year, but the most recent announcement pushed me to the panic-point so I'm finally trying to grab Off & Monster while I can and, surprise surprise, it's not really IN STOCK anywhere. Backorder on CR is the best I can see...

I want to believe that if they weren't planning on stocking blurays anymore they'd just say it's out of stock but also, who even knows if THEY know wtf is going on at this point, ya know?

Has anyone had backorder stuff actually come back in recent months? I'm likely still gonna keep lookin around when I can but, curious to hear y'alls' thoughts on how hopeless this one may be :p

I know basically every US release of GitS has that Passengers song, but every so often I see a comment pop up that says the 25th Anniversary Edition accidentally (!?) ended up with Reincarnation for the end credits.

It's such a small, niche "issue", I really can't find a straight answer anywhere to disprove it. But, this is a community of people who collect this stuff, so I'm hoping someone here owns this version and can confirm what the song is that plays for the end credits.

I've heard this version also apparently has terrible subtitles so, not sure it's worth it either way but, if it DOES somehow have Reincarnation for the end credits... I'm at least interested to know :p

Never been in there but saw they apparently started doing some kind of "after dark" parties on Fridays and Saturdays... anybody been and can give some insight? Like what's the music usually like, is it usually busy/dead, will I be super out of place if I'm in my mid-30s, etc, etc... ?

I like fun lights and loud music, so it looks potentially interesting, but their IG doesn't seem terribly active so I'm wondering if maybe they haven't been too successful as well.

I've been poking around the last couple days looking at briefcases and messenger bags meeting a certain specification, and I keep finding CLOSE, but not quite. Or, it looks right, but I'm unsure how good the water proofing actually is.

I live in a place where it can get quite rainy at certain times of the year and I want a way to carry documents, games, etc without fear of them getting soaked while I'm out and about. Also, the interior needs to be at least 16.5 inches in length, and 3.5 to 6 inches deep.

Also, messenger bags are theoretically fine as well, but I intend to carry this by hand most of the time, so it needs carrying handles on top, and I would want the shoulder strap to be removable.

That really is it. Just... keep stuff dry, and match roughly those dimensions on the inside. I've found so many things that MIGHT work, but I'm really hoping to hear from people with firsthand experience to vouch for the waterproofing, because that really is important for me.

Thank you!

Nobody I know is really doing anything, and I'd like to get out in a place where other people are having fun and whatnot. Plus, unless they aren't doing it this year, Trimet running later than usual is something I am keen to take advantage of.

I'm not entirely sure what I'm looking for, I just want to go to something fun. Probably outside. I've been a bit down in the dumps lately.

The algorithm showed me an ad for a book bar close to downtown and I am intrigued. I've heard of people going to bars to read in the past but, idk, they always seem poorly lit for reading, and it seems like there'd just be too much noise.

BUT, people clearly do it, so I'm curious: Where are you favorite locations for it, and WHY do you enjoy it? I like reading, and I like trying new bars/restaurants, so I'm open to the idea, but I feel like I need a bit of convincing :p