u/QuietSync

Lately I’ve been trying to play games the way I did back in the 90s. After too much scrolling and watching short videos, I felt like my attention span was getting worse. For the past couple of months, gaming has been my way of healing form

I’ve stopped looking up guides and builds then I try to solve puzzles myself. If an optional puzzle has been unsolvable, I move on. If it blocks the main story, I take a break or play something else before coming back to it. I’ve also stopped chasing platinum trophies. I want to enjoy the game without feeling like I have to complete a checklist

I usually stick to one game but if I start feeling even just a slight burn out, I switch games or catch up on a show. I’m more comfortable following my mood instead of pushing through when the game feels like a chore but I’ll definitely come back to that game, just in a different or fresh mood

It reminds me of being a kid when I didn’t have the internet to look up for guides or builds and trophies weren’t a thing. I remember being stuck in the first Silent Hill for over a year because I couldn’t solve a locked door puzzle. I just played other games or watched anime. There was no rush, simple times

How do you approach gaming these days? Do you still play the way you used to or have your habits changed?

Edit:
I finished Control Resonant yesterday and I’m proud of solving all the puzzles on my own. I haven’t unlocked every trophy and it’s still tempting to chase the rest but I’m learning to be satisfied with the experience without feeling like I have to complete everything

My 5hr Work usage was at 100% before I started as a Plus subscriber. I ran one deep research task, it worked for about couple of minutes, didn’t even finish and somehow my usage dropped all the way to 0%

My weekly limit still has 84% remaining but now I have to wait hours for the 5hr limit to reset. Ridiculous!

I’m pretty acne prone and dairy seems to be one of my biggest triggers. I already switched from whey protein to pea protein a year ago but I’m still trying to add more variety to my protein sources besides meat.

I’ve been considering adding 0% Greek yoghurt because it’s high in protein and relatively low in calories but I’ve read that skim/low-fat dairy may actually be more associated with acne than full-fat dairy?

For anyone here who’s dairy affects their skin, how do you personally react to 0% Greek yoghurt? Does it break you out or do you tolerate yoghurt better than milk/whey?

Also curious if anyone noticed a difference between 0% and 5% Greek yoghurt specifically. Many thanks!

I’ve been using ChatGPT Plus for about a year on a monthly subscription and I’m considering switching to the annual plan. My main use cases are health/fitness optimization and general purchase decisions. I don’t really use ChatGPT for work

I created a project folder and uploaded reference files that I regularly ask questions about. For instance, I send photos to estimate my body fat percentage or ask whether I should increase the weight or deload during my gym sessions. Sometimes I ask to check whether my calorie intake is too high or too low. I also often ask about purchases whether I actually need it or do a product comparison. Oftentimes it’s just asking for an opinion before I do something

I already know quite a bit about these topics myself but I guess I like getting a second opinion from AI and seeing what it has to say. I’m not 100% sure but I think I’m data-driven personality myself even before AI became a thing. Do I really need Plus for these stuffs or would the free version is more than enough?

Edit: I’ll keep the subscription for another year and reassess from there. Thanks

I’ve never used a preworkout before but I’m looking for something that will noticeably improve my gym performance. I already take a 200mg caffeine pill form before every workout so I’m wondering whether a preworkout is worth the extra cost or if the performance benefits are minimal beyond caffeine

I’m looking at some of the more generic ones like C4 but my trusted local brand also makes one that contains only 150 mg of caffeine

For additional context, I’m prone to acne so I don’t want to trigger breakouts if any of the ingredients might cause them

Why isn’t this set as default or am I missing the option to automatically do it?

My poison pen shot rogue is currently at pit 136. There’s still improvements left in gears but very little. I’m thinking switching to ROA to push further? For those who use this build, what pit are your currently at? And is it fun build for you?

I decided to burn 16 of my Crux of the False Prophet keys. I got 1 mythic weapon and mythic seal then some are triple GAs gears but nothing fits my build

I already know the well established benefits of creatine so I’m mainly interested in hearing about the negative side effects people have personally experienced

I took creatine for around three years in the past. There are times I noticed discomfort in my lower left back around the kidney area I believe while taking it. I cannot say for certain that creatine caused it but it seemed to happen when I was using it

I am also concerned about sleep as well, I work exclusively on night shifts so my sleep quality and deep sleep are already difficult to manage. Has anyone noticed insomnia, lighter sleep, reduced deep sleep, more frequent waking or feeling less rested while taking creatine?

I’m also prone to facial and back acne too but I managed to clear that up through diet. I know the evidence linking creatine to acne is limited but I’m more interested in personal experiences and whether anyone noticed worsening acne from taking it?

I’m new in Rogue and only bought the game back in season 13, I was a Paladin last season. I’m P243 currently poison variant and can push at 120 at max, just curious what other pen shot rogues out there are doing so it will give me an idea on what I should prioritize next

Shows looks good on 4k HDR with Dolby Atmos, can’t believe we’re paying $24/month for 1080p at best on Neon

I sold my Portal about a year ago because I wasn’t using it as much as I thought I would. At the time my 2-year old wasn’t really using the TV much and honestly the 1080p screen was nowhere near my OLED TV

My region also doesn’t have the streaming feature but I never really had any complaints with remote playing itself.
Fast forward to today I actually regret selling it so I ordered another one and it’s arriving tomorrow. This time it’s in my favorite Playstation color Midnight Black.
Now that I have a second baby and my first kid is starting to hog the TV more often so I feel like the Portal will finally make more sense for me

I also bought the same accessories that worked well for me before like the Skull & Co. thumb grips and the PowerA charging station. My only dilemma now is whether I should buy the Playstation earbuds. They’re 40% off here but they’re still pretty expensive. Back when I used my Pulse Elite, it automatically connects to my PS5 Pro and not in Portal so it creates delay. I don’t know if the earbuds is worth the price for convenience or just buy another Pulse Elite for better sounds

I’ve seen a lot of posts from people like myself who gave up during the very first season then came back because of the Lord of Hatred hype

For those who are in the same situation, how do you feel about the current state of the game? Are you enjoying it more now and do you see yourself continuing to play in the next few seasons? Personally, I’ve been enjoying it a lot so far. The two expansion campaigns are awesome and I forgot how beautiful the art direction and world design in this game can be. I’m currently playing Paladin at P264 at Pit 125

There’s also a lot more endgame content now and I don’t feel like I’m getting tired of it as quickly as I did before. The game feels much better than it did back then at least from my experience. The battlepass cosmetics looks ass. I ended up buying one shop bundle skin instead and I’m happy with that

Overall, I can see myself playing through the following seasons

New player here, I bought the game a month ago and I’ve been comparing some Paladin builds between Maxroll and Mobalytics. I’m starting to notice a pattern but I’m not sure if I’m reading it correctly

Mobalytics feels stronger damage wise but Maxroll sometimes feels more practical during actual gameplay

For example with Wing Strikes Paladin, Maxroll uses Condemn to group enemies which feels smoother because it keeps targets packed and lets you hold your position. Mobalytics uses Falling Star for mobility and Vulnerable application but it can sometimes pull me out of place when I’m trying to stand still and keep my damage focused

Same thing with Shield of Retribution Paladin

Mobalytics seems to lean more into higher damage item choices like Blood-Mad Idol while Maxroll leans more into practical grouping like Godslayer Crown. The Mobalytics setup probably has the higher damage but Maxroll’s grouping feels easier to execute because Shield of Retribution really benefits from enemies being stacked together

One thing I do appreciate about Maxroll is that the pages are more detailed and they explain the build better especially for someone still learning the game. Mobalytics on the other hand seems quicker to reflect current meta and feels more connected to the community

I want to hear your opinions, thanks!