Speculation: And yet again...the Off-Topic Thread

[jkutswings]

For any PC gamers interested in a shooter with a twist, Midnight Ghost Hunt early access is on Steam. It's 4v4 as ghost hunters vs ghosts, but both sides have plenty of gadgets and tricks up their sleeves, and if any ghosts survive until midnight, they turn the tables. Seems fun:

 

[jaster]

How do you NOT joke about how Chicago pizza is lasagna? I mean, it's not true, but it's some good trolling.

Haha, yeah all the time.

Most people from Chicago who are in to the city life, or are foodies, will argue that deep dish is not the real Chicago-style pizza, that deep dish is just the tourist-y, marketing representation of "Chicago-style." And that thin crust is the real Chicago-style. And, as an unbiased outside, they are pretty much correct. There are some great thin crust pizzas in Chicago, like Vito and Nick's, easily better than any deep dish you'll find here. And, far more thin crust is consumed here than deep dish. Outside of Chicago, deep dish is what is known as Chicago-style, but that's not what most people here are eating. Now, the further you venture away from the city and into the burbs here, the more "Chicago people" will agree that deep dish is indeed Chicago-style. Like my in-laws, who think Lou Malnatti's is the best thing ever. And it's a garbage pizza.

You also have more and more places here expanding beyond both deep dish and thin crust. Piece has been around a long time, it's one of the best pizzas in Chicago, but it is New Haven style. Same with Spacca Napoli, amazing Neapolitan style. Pequod's has been around a long time and is widely considered one of the best in Chicago, and the funny thing is it's closer to Detroit-style than any Chicago-style (largely due to the caramelized crust and fluffier dough). Same with Burt's. Fat Chris's opened up in my old neighborhood about 5 years ago and is straight-up Detroit style, and marketed as such. Then you have the plethora of places doing well making wood-fired pizzas, like Coalfire. You've got Roots which is good and makes "Quad City-style" (you'll have to look that one up). Paulie Gee's and Dante's do NY-style, which is beloved here by people who can swallow their pride and be objective lol.

Sooooo much good pizza in Chicago that is in no way, shape, or form Chicago-style. Collectively, those non-Chi-style places blow away Chicago deep dish (& "stuffed") as well as thin crust.

Thanks for coming to my pizza talk.

 

[MabusIncarnate]

The Batman dropped on HBO Max today, watching it now. Just an FYI for those that have been waiting on it. Need to watch the Better Call Saul season premiere tomorrow also.

 

[cjm502]

If anyone wants to experience an absolute monstrosity of a "Chicago Style" pizza, hit up Graceland Wine Shoppe in White Lake. As someone who absolutely loves pizza but isnt much of a Chicago Style fan, this pizza is absolutely worth trying. Coming in at close to 9lbs, it is close to a lasagna as pizza can get and it's still delicious. The toppings are of very high quality, which when there is that many of them, it makes a huge difference.

 

[MBH]

Chicago Pizza blows. It's not pizza. It's a f***ing mess.
Detroit Pizza is pretty damn good - but buddy's could stand to make the dough less fluffy.
New York Style is #1. Fold that mofo and go to town.

 

[Gniwder]

Well, I ran into the ex-NHLer I know this past weekend. I was having my birthday party at my buddy's bar, so I welcomed him to my party. He was like WTF are you talking about, and I told him to check the sign on the road, lol. Got a earful of chirping from an ex-pro on my birthday, that was fun. Haven't seen him since COVID.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

So that Elon Musk guy has gone full Bond villain now, eh?

 

[Bench]

So that Elon Musk guy has gone full Bond villain now, eh?

 

[Gniwder]

So that Elon Musk guy has gone full Bond villain now, eh?

.Well at least he didn't go full Dr. Evil and build a penis rocket.

 

[FabricDetails]

.Well at least he didn't go full Dr. Evil and build a penis rocket.

This in reference to your sex dungeon too?

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

.Well at least he didn't go full Dr. Evil and build a penis rocket.

Like this?
Jeff Bezos Launches Real-Life Version of 'Austin Powers' Penis Rocket

 

[Gniwder]

This in reference to your sex dungeon too?

Yes, but unfortunately I can only afford the model version.

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Also, not to cross threads, but keep in mind who #2 works for.

 

[MabusIncarnate]

Trek to Yomi just released on Game Pass for PC and Xbox, it's very cool and worth trying out if you have the service. It plays out like a side-scrolling 1950s samurai film.

 

[Bondurant]

Meet Me at the Lindell (2017)

Short subject documentary about the Lindell AC. A bar I never had the chance to visit but wish I had. Well done for a shoestring budget doc. It will never see the light of day on a streaming platform so I ordered the DVD from the Detroit Historical Society. Just a year or 2 back they had a Lindell replica setup at the history museum but the exhibit did not coincide with my trips to MI. Even missed a chance at the faux Lindell AC. Worthy purchase for Detroit history nerds.

Mickey is one of the interviewees.

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Something wholly different… I just purchased an Oculus Quest 2. I am super interested in checking out what VR can do

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Something wholly different… I just purchased an Oculus Quest 2. I am super interested in checking out what VR can do

So far, I’ve done beatsaber. It’s fun and you move around a lot!

 

[Ricelund]

Trek to Yomi just released on Game Pass for PC and Xbox, it's very cool and worth trying out if you have the service. It plays out like a side-scrolling 1950s samurai film.

I love a good side-scroller. Shadow Complex was awesome.

 

[Bench]

So far, I’ve done beatsaber. It’s fun and you move around a lot!

Let me know how Waifu Sim 2K22 plays. I think they took away too many features in 2K21 and I don't want to get burned again.

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Let me know how Waifu Sim 2K22 plays. I think they took away too many features in 2K21 and I don't want to get burned again.

Haha. Why the hell am I not surprised this is an actual thing.

The only thing that is incredibly annoying is that there is a goalie training program…. But it’s a like $60-70 per month subscription. I would just go and play actual games for nothing but gas to the rink instead of that, damn.

 

[Bench]

Haha. Why the hell am I not surprised this is an actual thing.

Hold up, it is? Ha. I should have known.

The only thing that is incredibly annoying is that there is a goalie training program…. But it’s a like $60-70 per month subscription. I would just go and play actual games for nothing but gas to the rink instead of that, damn.

Yikes that's pretty steep. How many people do they actually expect to entice with that price point?

Especially for something that doesn't yet have a proven track record.

 

[USMarine]

Hold up, it is? Ha. I should have known.



Yikes that's pretty steep. How many people do they actually expect to entice with that price point?

Especially for something that doesn't yet have a proven track record.

Folks that can afford to blow money on VR.

I've had the HTC Vive for 2 years now. I play gun club and have crazy flashbacks.

 

[Konnan511]

If you grew up playing Pokemon and loved those games, Coromon launched a month and a half ago and it has been a lot of fun. The pixel sprites are vibrant and the depth of the gameplay is exciting. It's on special right now for $16. Highly recommend.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

I caved and started an Elden Ring download.

Any tips or thoughts from those who've been playing it?

 

[NickH8]

I caved and started an Elden Ring download.

Any tips or thoughts from those who've been playing it?

Amazing game. Some tips:
Play it slow. Don't feel like you have to fight certain bosses right now. Go and do other things and get stronger. The game likes to throw super strong bosses at you early to teach you this.
Also level your vigor. It'll give you the most returns early game and allow you to take your time to figure out how you want to play before leveling STR, DEX, INT, FTH, or ARC

 

[Frk It]

I caved and started an Elden Ring download.

Any tips or thoughts from those who've been playing it?

Summon co-ops for boss fights (randoms or friends with game). Use summon spirits for exploring in-between boss fights. I've really enjoyed summoning random ppl for boss fights and seeing their set-ups to learn about good spells/weapons/incantations. People are generally really helpful in that game.

Do not make your character overly balanced. Pick one attribute that affects damage output (FTH, INT, STR, DEX) and make that 2x higher than you have anything else. Then use weapons that scale the best to that attribute.