Quoting: meggermanThe word 'developer' has it's definition stretched WAY too far way too often.

That's a bit like saying the word "academic" is stretched too far too often. It's a general term that applies to a wide range of specialists. I'm a developer, but that just means I develop software. Nothing more.

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Quoting: anewsonIf we compared solutions to point and click game problems they would likely be identical (by design).

I'm not sure if I understand: Do you mean the solution is always pointing and clicking?

Couldn't have said it better. I tried to, but the best I managed was an incredulous "Uhhh... srsly?"

Maybe anewson's experience of "point-and-click" adventures is limited to those simplistic flash-based clickfests?

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I sure will keep my eye on this one.

Quoting: LinasHowever the mechanics of solving arbitrary puzzles, and not having direct control over the character and being limited to certain predefined actions really puts me off. :(

That argument stands only if you compare them to RPG's or something. Most game genres limit you even more and require much less of an imagination.

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Quoting: liamdawe

Quoting: EikeCan I get a ignore function, please? Or a dislike button for comments that are mostly OT and toxic?

Will be looking into that soon, it's on my radar.

Ooh cool! Can we have it show who ignores a content by name kind of how "likes" work?

I hope you're joking. That would serve no purpose. I don't see the use of knowing who likes posts either, but for ignores that's positively counterproductive. Wouldn't you ignore all post by a user, not specific posts in the first place? There are users that often post stuff I'd rather not read at all, but that doesn't mean I would want to insult them by broadcasting this to the community. (I don't think I'd actually ignore anyone, but I don't mind if others do.)

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I don't think all the bashing for not being a "real game" is really justified. It's pretty much what it says on the tin. Sure, the teenage drama isn't everyone's cup of tea, and that and some fairly linear exploration is pretty much all there is to the game, but I don't get why this would be such a polarising title. Interactive stories have been a niche/genre of gaming for decades now. Walking sims or whatever, basically only technical details and methods of interaction have changed.

As for the story, people seem to either love it or positively hate it, while I found it just on the positive side of "meh". My wife seemed to like it slightly more. Worth a couple of euros certainly for the experience. The story was no worse than your average tv-movie, and for me the exploration made it all worthwhile.

I have to agree with JJNova on the (lack of a) twist though. Maybe if you ignore all the scattered hints and just power through the game or something. Not that every story needs a twist.

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Quoting: elbuglione

Quoting: Comandante oardo...

I recommend this site:

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I don't agree with him either, but that doesn't make him a troll. We've all got opinions. I've got all the best opinions, but that's beside the point. ;)

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Quoting: tuubiCould you add one of those handy countdown timers to the sidebar as well?

Done, if JS is disabled it will show the date instead.

Thanks! Maybe I'll actually manage to catch a stream once in a while. I did see most of last Friday's (?) stream with Rocket League and Oh...Sir. Dropped out for fear of Deus EX spoilers and missed the Q&A at the end. :(

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Quoting: skinnyrafThe Featured section is basically adverts. It is possible, that publishers can pay extra to override user filter settings. Why I think so? Apart from the one game recommended by a friend, two other Windows-only games in my Featured list are Dishonored 2 and COD:IW.

In addition to those I get a few recommendations of obscure non-Linux indie games which are definitely not paid adverts, apparently due to tags shared with games I've played. An obvious bug I think.

EDIT: Screenshots everywhere. I like it. Much less clicking through to individual store pages to know what a game is about.

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Could you add one of those handy countdown timers to the sidebar as well?

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Quoting: liamdaweWe get maybe 1-3 big releases a month, what else do I fill the void with? My constant ramblings on life? :P

Philosophy On Linux. You'd drown in Patreon money.

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