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Livingston posted:I got LASIK surgery on Friday. Byebye contacts and glasses! I totally want to do this at some point in my life but I'm afraid that 1. I'll go blind. 2. I'll freak out during the surgery and flail my body around. I just spent $80 on Bioshock Infinite and the DLC Season Pass  I absolutely love Bioshock (yes, even the second one). The way the first two presented the story not only in the plot but also in environment, atmosphere, and audio logs was captivating. I remember listening to an audio log (in the first one?) about the doctor using mind control to force a kid to kill a puppy; it made me instantly sad. But it wasn't some cheap trick to add "edginess" to the game. It added to the already very grave tone of the game and was congruent with the big reveal with Andrew Ryan. Bioshock Infinite looks like a breath of fresh air. Not only because it is based on a city in the sky and not in the totally opposite idea of a city underwater, but the fact that it is a brand new city. Rapture was an amazing city filled with spectacle and character, but that sense of awe is a bit dulled when playing Bioshock 2. We had already been there. Columbia, however, looks to offer us the same sense of awe in a new city and no doubt new concept and character. Also worth to mention the fantastic reviews Bioshock Infinite is getting across the board. I normally don't support DLCs and especially "season pass" deals, but Irrational Games has proven to be worth my support and money. Still, 80 bucks on a game hurts. Now if only I can find time to play it...
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Mar 26, 2013 04:28
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Got a new iPad. 32gig wifi, though I probably should have just gotten the 16 gig. Smart Case  And A/V adapter 
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Mar 26, 2013 11:48
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kells posted:Boyfriend got this: We are picking up one of these in Dec after they come out with the 2014's, how do you like it?
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Mar 26, 2013 12:17
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Tomkat posted:I totally want to do this at some point in my life but I'm afraid that I had those same worries, but they told me no one has ever gone blind from it, so I asked what the worst case scenario is, and they said basically a bad infection, which shouldn't happen if you use your drops afterwards like you're supposed to. Also, the laser readjusts 400 times per seconds for any movement you make, and then if you go beyond a certain threshold the laser will automatically stop. That said, the procedure itself is pretty uncomfortable, but not painful. It's all over in like 3-4 minutes though.
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Mar 26, 2013 13:58
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Livingston posted:I had those same worries, but they told me no one has ever gone blind from it, so I asked what the worst case scenario is, and they said basically a bad infection, which shouldn't happen if you use your drops afterwards like you're supposed to. Also, the laser readjusts 400 times per seconds for any movement you make, and then if you go beyond a certain threshold the laser will automatically stop. I had it done 4 years ago, and the worst thing during the procedure was the smeel of burning hair, when the laser burned the layers off your eyeball. Of course it was pretty cool to wear a Clockwork Orange eye thingy. Afterwards, was a different story, I woke during the night with a serious pain my eye (had only one eye done at a time), but that went away when I used the eyedrops, and a sleeping pill I was given. Went from -13 on my left eye, to -2.75, and on my right eye from -11 to -1.25. It was worth it!
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Mar 26, 2013 14:23
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Bought the Opiate rerelease. Why? I don't really know.
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Mar 26, 2013 14:29
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Kidney Stone posted:I had it done 4 years ago, and the worst thing during the procedure was the smeel of burning hair, when the laser burned the layers off your eyeball. Oh god I couldn't imagine having eyesight like your original numbers. Uncorrected I'm -1.5 in each eye, and that's blurry enough for me at times.  Speaking of optics, just bought this:  Once again got a great deal on a used lens on Fred Miranda. Goddamn that site is bad for my wallet. Currently have a Sigma 70-200 2.8, but the AF is a bit slower than I prefer, and I don't need that fast of a lens. Decided to sidegrade for a lighter lens with better AF.
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Mar 26, 2013 14:30
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Nice lens. When you gonna replace it with a 2.8?
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Mar 26, 2013 14:36
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:Nice lens. When you gonna replace it with a 2.8? Probably never. Next upgrade when I get the money down the line will probably just be the 100-400L instead. Looking at Lightroom, none of my shots with my current 70-200 are shot faster than f/3.5, so I don't think I'm gonna miss f/2.8.
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Mar 26, 2013 14:37
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Heard these guys on a podcast, immediately bought album.
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Mar 26, 2013 16:16
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kells posted:Boyfriend got this: I really like these cars. I see one on my commute home sometimes and it's a matte charcoal grey color  I wish I could own a tiny fun sporty car but I know I'd be uncomfortable in it due to my height and I wouldn't be able to fit the things I often need my xB for. I'm driving my wife's Fiesta at the moment while my car is in the shop and my god, it's not a car made for me. CONTENT: Tax refund is coming in. Time to pay off a bunch of debt and buy some records I've been wanting.
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Mar 26, 2013 16:28
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Mine should be waiting for me when I get home, according to the package tracking. Man, how's you get one with such pretty box art, though? I got the special edition one, but it's just that same artwork of the main character with a gun over his shoulder.
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Mar 26, 2013 17:43
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Casu Marzu posted:Oh god I couldn't imagine having eyesight like your original numbers. Uncorrected I'm -1.5 in each eye, and that's blurry enough for me at times. That is one sharp-rear end lens.
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Mar 26, 2013 17:45
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DrBouvenstein posted:Mine should be waiting for me when I get home, according to the package tracking. The cover is reversible.
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Casu Marzu posted:Oh god I couldn't imagine having eyesight like your original numbers. Uncorrected I'm -1.5 in each eye, and that's blurry enough for me at times. Yeah, my eyesight was pretty lovely. Anyways, didn't really buy it, but was given an old Canon EOS 1d Mark 1 - actually looking forward to get something "new" to play aroudn with.
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Mar 26, 2013 19:12
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I bought 252 copies of this book (Last Stand, an RPG I wrote): and then bought a shitload of packing supplies to mail them out to people. Shipping is expensive and I can't wait to be done with fulfillment so I can let Amazon handle all the orders. It's weird having so many copies of my own book sitting around. I've also got a copy of this coming (Characteristics of Games)  because there aren't many good books about designing games and hopefully there's something worth reading in there.
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Mar 26, 2013 20:00
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Mikan posted:I bought 252 copies of this book (Last Stand, an RPG I wrote): Who did the cover?
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Mar 26, 2013 20:03
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Fellow goon George Cotronis, who's done some really nice stuff for other games and is working on Apotheosis Drive X now.
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Mar 26, 2013 20:13
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  3,150 square feet of loft space in a former book warehouse and cold-storage facility. 503 is brick and wood with 12ft ceilings and will be private living space, 502 is concrete with 14ft ceilings and will be studio/gallery/ruckus space. It should be ready by the end of the year.
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Mar 26, 2013 22:10
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 I just hit the 20% mark and it's really drat fun, except for the wolves. I'd also post the shirt I got, but there doesn't seem to be a picture of it available online.
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Mar 26, 2013 22:52
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Kidney Stone posted:Went from -13 on my left eye, to -2.75, and on my right eye from -11 to -1.25. That's about where I am right now. How much did it cost? I figured this would happen to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fSj6LxsZes
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Mar 26, 2013 23:01
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Mean Bean posted:We are picking up one of these in Dec after they come out with the 2014's, how do you like it? I haven't driven it, but as a passenger I'm impressed. Deceptively big inside, seats are comfy, and there's plenty of room for people in the back seat. And since we upgraded from a early 2000s Holden that was falling apart the keyless ignition is still a novelty! Boyfriend was initially looking for a sportier car (Toyota 86) but there's a long wait for those here. The Veloster is sort of a compromise car for us - it has the sporty look he wanted while being more practical than a two-door sports car (hatchback means we can move poo poo around, extra door means no climbing over seats). I Might Be Adam posted:I really like these cars. I see one on my commute home sometimes and it's a matte charcoal grey color My boyfriend is about 190cm and he fits in the Veloster fine, you can move the seats down and back pretty far.
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Mar 26, 2013 23:39
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Kidney Stone posted:I had it done 4 years ago, and the worst thing during the procedure was the smeel of burning hair, when the laser burned the layers off your eyeball. They couldn't get you to normal vision? I've considered doing it but I've been wearing glasses since 7th grade. I think I'd feel like my face looks weird without them.
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Mar 27, 2013 00:16
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Mar 27, 2013 00:29
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 Finally have my Iron Man  Just need Nick Fury and Black Widow.Oh and tattoos for my gf's Shin and my full forearm (It's so nuuuuuuuuuuuumb and swollen) squarerandom has a new favorite as of 00:40 on Mar 27, 2013 |
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Mar 27, 2013 00:37
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I bought Mr. White.
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Mar 27, 2013 00:58
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Also bought Daryl from "The Walking Dead"
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OptimusMatrix posted:Also bought Daryl from "The Walking Dead" FUCKIN WHERE?? Pm if you can, but I need this.
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squarerandom posted:FUCKIN WHERE?? Pm if you can, but I need this. https://www.citizenbrick.com They're $20 a piece but I guess I've got more money than sense. I have a curio cabinet I keep a bunch of random stuff in and that's where it's going.
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OptimusMatrix posted:https://www.citizenbrick.com They're $20 a piece but I guess I've got more money than sense. I have a curio cabinet I keep a bunch of random stuff in and that's where it's going. Oh gotcha, we have a little town with mostly just vehichles and ships and superhero and movie city. Batman is always chillin with Hulk and stormtroopers.
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Mar 27, 2013 02:18
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Waiting on it to show up still but I bought a reprint triple LP of Music by Cavelight by Blockhead. And I was in NYC and picked up some new shoes. 
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 Bought some small succulents to give my living room some life. Thankfully, according to Google, they are not poisonous so my cat can freely eat them if she would like. Any day now.
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Mister Kingdom posted:That's about where I am right now. How much did it cost? Mine was $3980. There were 4 year and 5 year financing options available.
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Mar 27, 2013 02:50
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This is a reeeeeeally good album. One of my favorite of the year so far. Good choice!
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Mar 27, 2013 02:57
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 Hauppauge HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition  New optical cable. I'm pretty stoked that it's only 10 bucks, the last one I bought (about 7 years ago) was around $50.
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Rageaholic Monkey posted:This is a reeeeeeally good album. One of my favorite of the year so far. Good choice! Is that new Bonobo? I'm seeing his full-band set on May 1st, all kinds of excited.
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Nur_Neerg posted:Is that new Bonobo? I'm seeing his full-band set on May 1st, all kinds of excited. Yeah, and I'm very jealous of you now  Enjoy! That should be a blast.
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