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What E3 announcement are you most looking forward to? This poll is closed. |
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| Star Citizen suddenly released |
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14 | 6.36% |
| Nintendo unveils the Switch Pro, Metroid Prime 4 is exclusive |
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27 | 12.27% |
| Bethesda announces Fallout 5, Todd somehow entirely forgets about Elder Scrolls 6 and is surprised to be asked about it by interviewers |
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32 | 14.55% |
| Bowsette is real and thinks you're doing okay |
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121 | 55.00% |
| Square Enix retroactively cancels your least favorite Final Fantasy game |
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26 | 11.82% |
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Jun 13, 2021 04:35
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I have been on these forums for like 11 years now and I still love to see people surprised that not everyone has the same tastes as them. Anyway, I'm shocked From Soft is still making vaguely soulsborneish games instead of armored core.
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Jun 13, 2021 05:08
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Speaking of mechs, saw that they invented a MechWarrior 5 today. Anyone played it, any good? I watched one video of it and it looked exactly how I remember Ghost Bear Legacy looking then I watched a video of Ghost Bear Legacy and it looked so much worse. Don't got a joystick and don't plan on buying one, is it still the kind of thing that will suck without one?
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Jun 13, 2021 05:20
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Got groceries today to do some actual effort cooking, will post updates starting Monday. I think a lot of cooking advice/shows are really funny because it has no idea what level of cooking experience the average American has. I remember seeing some Food Network survey that is like, less than 5% of people who watch the shows actually try recipes at home and they were surprised by that because so many of their recipes are focused on being easy and quick with things you already have in your kitchen. Meanwhile I'm reading a recipe list thinking to myself "I've never even seen raw garlic in real life before you think I have any of this stuff just sitting around in my house?" So I had to do a bit of investment into finding some recipes that had a fair amount of ingredient overlap so I wouldnt have to buy a million spices and stuff like that
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Jun 13, 2021 05:47
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My buddy gave me his PS4 and God of War today. Game’s pretty good! I realized that I only ever looked at the PS4 as a means to play GoW, Bloodborne, and Tetris Effect. Any other standout exclusives I should look out for? I’ve somehow managed to remain awfully ignorant about the PS4 and it’s games.
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Jun 13, 2021 05:49
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Wildtortilla posted:My buddy gave me his PS4 and God of War today. Game’s pretty good! Ghost of Tsushima is good, if you have any interest in JRPGs Persona 5 Royal is great. The Spider-Man games are also really fun
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Jun 13, 2021 05:51
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Khanstant posted:Speaking of mechs, saw that they invented a MechWarrior 5 today. Anyone played it, any good? I watched one video of it and it looked exactly how I remember Ghost Bear Legacy looking then I watched a video of Ghost Bear Legacy and it looked so much worse. Don't got a joystick and don't plan on buying one, is it still the kind of thing that will suck without one? Its on game pass and I made it through the tutorial and quit and never played it again. General consensus seems not good.
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Jun 13, 2021 05:57
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concrete genie is a pretty fun and breezy game that's easy to pick up and play in small chunks, and until dawn slaps; also mlb the show if you're into baseball at all
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Jun 13, 2021 05:57
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RDH, even experienced cooks run into that problem. When I first started making curry I think I spent almost $60 just in the spices, and I still don't use them in any other dish. Also, I'm not sure what kinds of foods you like but I primarily cook Italian and Hispanic dishes if you need any ideas or tips.
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Jun 13, 2021 05:58
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RazzleDazzleHour posted:Got groceries today to do some actual effort cooking, will post updates starting Monday. I think a lot of cooking advice/shows are really funny because it has no idea what level of cooking experience the average American has. I remember seeing some Food Network survey that is like, less than 5% of people who watch the shows actually try recipes at home and they were surprised by that because so many of their recipes are focused on being easy and quick with things you already have in your kitchen. Meanwhile I'm reading a recipe list thinking to myself "I've never even seen raw garlic in real life before you think I have any of this stuff just sitting around in my house?" So I had to do a bit of investment into finding some recipes that had a fair amount of ingredient overlap so I wouldn't have to buy a million spices and stuff like that Breh Also Garlic keeps for months, shove it in a dark cool closet/pantry Same with Potatoes and onions. You can also get a lot farther with just Salt, Pepper, Cayenne, Garlic Powder, and MSG than you think.
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Jun 13, 2021 06:05
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Learning proper garlic peeling technique is an investment that will pay off in nearly every dish, because garlic is a miracle plant that is good in every recipe. It's the only fresh ingredient I make sure to literally always have in stock, because any recipe worth cooking calls for it. Getting a device like this can definitely save you a lot of time and effort actually learning how to chop anything though. Great investment if you end up sticking with it. Spices are definitely a sticking point for a new chef though. You see a recipe where the fresh ingredients cost $10 or less, and then it calls for seven different spices and you don't have any of them and you're set back $50 or more. You get to reuse them in future recipes, but if you're cooking from a wide variety of cuisines, you might repeat this process multiple times and it's super annoying. With enough experience though, you can figure out generally what spice combinations work well together for your tastebuds, and half the time just figure out when a recipe is really just calling for a flavor profile, and you can just substitute what you have and know you like for the precise things listed. The best cooking advice I ever got, by the way, was to always start by tripling any flavor-bearing components of any recipe. Garlic, ginger, spices, herbs, sauces, etc. Not the actual things that take up space in your stomach, like meat and veggies, but the stuff you put on top of them. Seriously, every recipe I've ever encountered is a flavor coward and a big part of why restaurants are better is because they use more of the stuff which tastes good. e: idk exactly how beginner you are so maybe some of this stuff is below your level. Apologies if it is.
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Jun 13, 2021 06:08
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Wildtortilla posted:My buddy gave me his PS4 and God of War today. Game’s pretty good! i just finished ghost of tsushima tonight and, while it is extremely mediocre and has no interest in really exploring any of the sorta decent ideas expressed in its narrative, it is very nice to look at and can keep you occupied for a long time. if you are into big budget open world games you could do worse, but you could also play something amazing instead... ...such as sekiro!! or 13 sentinels!!
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Jun 13, 2021 06:11
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cheetah7071 posted:The best cooking advice I ever got, by the way, was to always start by tripling any flavor-bearing components of any recipe. Garlic, ginger, spices, herbs, sauces, etc. Not the actual things that take up space in your stomach, like meat and veggies, but the stuff you put on top of them. Seriously, every recipe I've ever encountered is a flavor coward and a big part of why restaurants are better is because they use more of the stuff which tastes good. This is the truest thing I’ve ever seen on these forums, with the caveat that it sometimes doesn’t apply for baking. I can’t think of a single cooking recipe I’ve ever made where I thought to myself “drat, this sure was good and definitely couldn’t have used three times as much garlic. Or ginger.” Also for a starting chef I would also advise not sleeping on powdered garlic/onion/ginger, like they’re no substitute for the real thing but it’s much better to use powdered garlic than the canned poo poo and they make for nice rubs when seasoning meats.
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Jun 13, 2021 06:22
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The one exception is of course salt, where you just put it in until it tastes good, and recipes tend to be reasonably on point most of the time
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Jun 13, 2021 06:23
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Also learn to roast garlic. It's perfect for everything and you can eat it by itself.
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Jun 13, 2021 06:25
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Chopping/Peeling Garlic is incredibly easy, I honestly don't know why there's products or tech's for it. Smash the bulb with the flat of your knife, pull out a clove, smash that, pull off the peel and chop. If you need it finely minced grate it. Also keep in mind the Garlicky flavor is released from the cell walls of the plant, thus whole garlic is lacking in it, while grated or minced is packed with it, many recipes calling for an abundance of garlic really just need a finer mince. Your first purchase as a budding cook should be a nice cast iron and a good knife. Don't pay for the Cast Iron, someone you know has one they don't want, or check goodwill. If you don't know how to maintain it check out Internet Shaquille on Youtube, He's a real no bullshit guy about cooking. No woo only how to take care of it. As for a knife find one that isn't too long, it should fit comfortably in your hand and feel well balanced. I believe Victorinox was the company rec'd for cheap good knives back in the day, when in doubt go smaller than you think. It's a bit more advanced but if you can look into a whetstone, Ethan Chelbowski has a good intro to Whetstone sharpening on his youtube. One well sharpened knife is better than two dozen lovely Cutco knives. After that a Paring Knife, a stock pot, and a cutting board are the only thing's that you really need New cooks tend to buy a lot of devices. Trust me most of that poo poo is worthless. Ninety percent of meals just need the above.
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Jun 13, 2021 06:30
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People complain about garlic breath, but baby I wish everything was garlic
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Jun 13, 2021 06:37
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cheetah7071 posted:a big part of why restaurants are better is because they use more of the stuff which tastes good. It's Fat and Salt, it's what humans love the most. You would be scared, frigtened, even disgusted at putting 1 pound of butter for every 2 of potatoes. That's why you don't have a michilen star. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%C3%ABl_Robuchon
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Jun 13, 2021 06:47
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 I'm pretty tore up about this. I was hoping to ignore ubisoft for the rest of my life.
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Jun 13, 2021 06:50
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Looper posted:i just finished ghost of tsushima tonight and, while it is extremely mediocre and has no interest in really exploring any of the sorta decent ideas expressed in its narrative, it is very nice to look at and can keep you occupied for a long time. if you are into big budget open world games you could do worse, but you could also play something amazing instead... I am ashamed I forgot 13 sentinels, definitely play that if you're hunting for ps4 exclusives
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Jun 13, 2021 06:55
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there's a formal culinary term, in french and everything, that basically means "put more butter on it"
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Jun 13, 2021 06:56
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For the seasoning situation: I would say to not splurge all at once and just pick up one or two spices that are core to the recipe. Usually if there's a lot of them, the secondary ones can be substituted or even left out without missing too much. Do this long enough and eventually you'll have an overflowing spice rack without feeling you just spent the equivalent of a AAA game on powders lol Edit: re: onion and garlic -- powder is perfectly fine for things like stews and marinades with long exposure times. For stir fries and such though, activating fresh garlic and onion is half the battle won. In most Asian style dishes I would complete the "true holy Trinity" with fresh ginger, that is also one of the power aromatics CharlieFoxtrot fucked around with this message at 07:13 on Jun 13, 2021 |
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Jun 13, 2021 07:09
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i think the ending narration in sh2 is my favorite piece of acting in a video game
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Jun 13, 2021 07:16
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recipe: "add three to four cloves of garlic, finely-" me: "gently caress that and gently caress you too." *crushes an entire bulb*
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Jun 13, 2021 07:18
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I have almost no cooking experience and my farthest reaches basically involve making different kinds of chicken and marinades (which is what Im going with this time again). I grew up hating my mom's cooking because she is also terrified of using any sorts of spices(well-done steaks with salt+pepper, no butter or anything, hence why I'd never seen raw garlic before), and my dad is allergic to chicken/fish/turkey so we had a very limited selection of meals that we would have all the time. Basically I got trained to only make things I was able to make in highschool/college that were within my budgets at those times and never evolved out of that. Now that I've got way more time and resources to try to get good at these sorts of things so I figure I probably shouldCharlieFoxtrot posted:For the seasoning situation: I would say to not splurge all at once and just pick up one or two spices that are core to the recipe. Yeah this is what I did. I've got three core recipes I'm making that all use basically the same ingredients so I can start building up a supply. I did get ginger to go with the garlic too, those are two of the bases that I based my searching around RazzleDazzleHour fucked around with this message at 07:23 on Jun 13, 2021 |
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Jun 13, 2021 07:20
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Violen posted:i think the ending narration in sh2 is my favorite piece of acting in a video game Which version of sh2, the one with amateur voice acting or the one with pro voice acting
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Jun 13, 2021 07:20
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Ethan Chelbowski, Internet Shaquille, and Foodwishes are the best youtubes to look at if your new to the cooking game. They explain their poo poo, don't use that much obscure ingredients, and they aren't six million years long.
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Jun 13, 2021 07:26
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I recommend these videos too, the channel is named after food so it's clear they know their stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1UudPHGAI
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Jun 13, 2021 07:30
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I just watched the Nekomata sacrifice itself to save Japan on Mount Hiei in Nioh 1. Can I start Nioh 2 yet or do I need to finish 1?
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Jun 13, 2021 07:30
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGgpSWcaV1U
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Jun 13, 2021 07:45
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homeless snail posted:I recommend these videos too, the channel is named after food so it's clear they know their stuff started hearing this when i read that title https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sb13Gx4vxM
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Jun 13, 2021 07:51
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Oxxidation posted:recipe: "add three to four cloves of garlic, finely-" yeah this
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Jun 13, 2021 07:55
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Something I recently made that I was very tasty and probably very bad for me was Japanese curry made with chopped up sausages and served in a hot dog bun.
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Jun 13, 2021 08:07
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Finished a cool part of re8 that is heavily indebted to silent hill, like yeah it’s super un-RE-like and kinda worse than anything SH ever did because our man Ethan is pretty flat (his two character traits are “dad” and “husband”), but yeah some good spooks, game’s good now
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Jun 13, 2021 08:32
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Pwnstar posted:Something I recently made that I was very tasty and probably very bad for me was Japanese curry made with chopped up sausages and served in a hot dog bun. Have you considered substituting the sausages for something else? like, say, noodles of some kind? And I'm just spitballing here, but they could be yakisoba noodles 
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Jun 13, 2021 08:32
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i finaly am gwtting back to DQ11S and maaaaaaan just man it's such a good game
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Jun 13, 2021 08:51
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thank you whoever bought me the avatar, i guess? who is it haha
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Jun 13, 2021 08:51
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Mix. posted:Have you considered substituting the sausages for something else? like, say, noodles of some kind? And I'm just spitballing here, but they could be yakisoba noodles I made Yakisoba Pan before also and it owns, do not despair my friend.
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Jun 13, 2021 08:52
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Simone Magus posted:thank you whoever bought me the avatar, i guess? who is it haha
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Jun 13, 2021 09:06
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RazzleDazzleHour posted:I have almost no cooking experience and my farthest reaches basically involve making different kinds of chicken and marinades (which is what Im going with this time again). I grew up hating my mom's cooking because she is also terrified of using any sorts of spices(well-done steaks with salt+pepper, no butter or anything, hence why I'd never seen raw garlic before), and my dad is allergic to chicken/fish/turkey so we had a very limited selection of meals that we would have all the time. Basically I got trained to only make things I was able to make in highschool/college that were within my budgets at those times and never evolved out of that. Now that I've got way more time and resources to try to get good at these sorts of things so I figure I probably should I sympathize with you, I didn’t have it anywhere near as bad and my mom knows what spices are but I ended up biased against a lot of things because my mom likes her food bone-dry unless it’s made by my grandma so I used to think chicken breast was disgusting health food for people with broken tastebuds, for instance. I prefer baking cause it’s easier to zone out to+more discoveries but cooking for oneself is one on the great little journeys of adulthood regardless as someone who can cook decently now and used to be dogshit awful at it.  Do you like pasta? Tomato sauces are really easy to do if you’re looking for “gateway” recipes and one of the things that you should always make for yourself since, like, you’re waiting for the pasta to boil anyway and there’s a big taste difference.
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Jun 13, 2021 09:08
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