My latest mystery box from Adagio came with iced tea packets for cold brewing tea. I didn't even know tea could be cold brewed so out of curiosity I decided to cold brew some of my lemon meringue green tea leaves and it came out amazing. [\#tea](https://mastodon.world/tags/tea) [#coldbrew](https://mastodon.world/tags/coldbrew) [@tea](https://possumpat.io/c/tea)
I've finally played all the modules in Kittens + Beasts. Kittens - A good addition that add incentive to be first Beasts - I found this to be kinda meh. I didn't like that you can only get beasts on the first day which makes it really easy to just skip the whole module. Events - I really enjoyed this module. The events really add additional layers of strategy and time sensitive ways to score points. [@boardgames](https://feddit.de/c/boardgames) [#boardgames](https://mastodon.world/tags/boardgames) [#IsleOfCats](https://mastodon.world/tags/IsleOfCats)
I just got the Kittens + Beasts Expansion for Isle of Cats and played the Kitten module. The small size of the kittens and being able to rescue two for one basket makes it easier to fill out those smaller spaces that used to require treasures. It definitely adds incentive to be first for the round. [\#boardgames](https://mastodon.world/tags/boardgames) [#IsleOfCats](https://mastodon.world/tags/IsleOfCats) [@boardgames](https://feddit.de/c/boardgames)
Books
I just found out that Humble Bundle has a book bundle for Terry Pratchett's Discworld. A 39 book bundle that is redeemed through Kobo.com.
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@YurkshireLad I hadn't noticed that. I just checked the other book bundles and didn't see any restrictions so I'm guessing it has something to do with this bundle coming through Kobo which would be odd since Kobo is a Canadian company.
I just found out that Humble Bundle has a book bundle for Terry Pratchett's Discworld. A 39 book bundle that is redeemed through Kobo.com. Edit: Only available in the US. [https://www.humblebundle.com/books/terry-pratchetts-discworld-harpercollins-books](https://www.humblebundle.com/books/terry-pratchetts-discworld-harpercollins-books) [\#books](https://mastodon.world/tags/books) [#humblebundle](https://mastodon.world/tags/humblebundle) [#discworld](https://mastodon.world/tags/discworld) [@books](https://lemmy.ml/c/books)
Board Games
I recently got the Asia expansion for Wingspan and I've been really enjoying the Duet board. It adds a whole new layer of strategy that really makes you have to pay attention to the birds you're
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@BloodSlut Besides the usual stuff, it adds Duet Mode (for 2 players) and Flock Mode (for 6-7 players). The Duet Mode adds a duet board that you add pieces to every time you play a bird. The goals from the expansion are all related to the duet board. The placement rules for the duet board really forces you to pay attention to the birds you play.
I recently got the Asia expansion for Wingspan and I've been really enjoying the Duet board. It adds a whole new layer of strategy that really makes you have to pay attention to the birds you're playing. [\#boardgames](https://mastodon.world/tags/boardgames) [#wingspan](https://mastodon.world/tags/wingspan) [@boardgames](https://sopuli.xyz/c/boardgames)
Just in case anyone is interested, Humble Bundle has a Tad Williams bundle containing 21 ebooks for $18. The offer ends in about 1.5 days. The ebooks come through kobo.com so you would require an account with kobo to redeem the ebooks. [\#HumbleBundle](https://mastodon.world/tags/HumbleBundle) [#Books](https://mastodon.world/tags/Books) [#ebook](https://mastodon.world/tags/ebook) [#TadWilliams](https://mastodon.world/tags/TadWilliams) [#Fantasy](https://mastodon.world/tags/Fantasy) [#kobo](https://mastodon.world/tags/kobo) [@ebookdeals](https://literature.cafe/c/ebookdeals) [@books](https://lemmy.world/c/books)
PCGaming
Despite how much I dislike working with hardware, I'm toying with the idea of building my own PC. A quick perusal through Newegg leaves me wondering why everything related to gaming PCs has to have RG
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@JakenVeina I looked at Microcenter but a lot of stuff seems to only be available in store and there isn't one close by. The closest one is 3 hours away. I'm also hesitant to buy computer parts from Amazon so Newegg seems to be the only good option. I'll probably also check B&H to see if they have everything.
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Despite how much I dislike working with hardware, I'm toying with the idea of building my own PC. A quick perusal through Newegg leaves me wondering why everything related to gaming PCs has to have RG
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@SpaceCadet I thought about that but I like the little window on the side. It makes it easier to see inside if I need to check on something. Just recently I needed to check and make sure nothing was using my bottom sata ports before ordering an m.2 SSD. With the side window, I could just take a peak inside without having to pull the panel off.
As some others have said, I'll likely hunt for non-RGB stuff or just set it up to turn them off.
Despite how much I dislike working with hardware, I'm toying with the idea of building my own PC. A quick perusal through Newegg leaves me wondering why everything related to gaming PCs has to have RGB lights everywhere? How am I supposed to sleep at night when my computer's acting like it's at a rave? [\#pcgaming](https://mastodon.world/tags/pcgaming) [@pcgaming](https://lemmy.world/c/pcgaming)
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@dresden Yeah. Goodreads lists one of its genres as Cozy Mystery which gives the books a nice, laid back feeling to them when read. The chapters are also short which I find helpful since I can fit some reading whenever I have time without having to worry about stopping mid-chapter.
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@DadWagonDriver The series is Thursday Murder Club which is also the name of the first book in the series. It's a murder mystery series. The fourth book in the series comes out September 2023.
Just finished reading The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman. I really enjoy this series and can't wait for the fourth book to come out. [\#books](https://mastodon.world/tags/books) [@books@lemmy.world](https://lemmy.world/c/books) [@books@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/c/books)
Steam Deck
I was thinking about getting a Steam Deck but I'm not entirely sure if it's better than my GTX 970. I'll have to do more research since there's no point in getting something that isn't an upgrade.
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@BumpingFuglies You don't have any problems when using it docked? I had read a few posts claiming that running it docked caused it to struggle.
boardgames
Relatives were visiting over the weekend and we played Tsuro with the kids. It's really easy to learn, quick to play, and has some strategy to it.
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@Spat_U_Later the simple game mechanic makes it really easy to explain to new players. It's the only game the kids were able to easily pick up with a single explanation of the rules.
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Relatives were visiting over the weekend and we played Tsuro with the kids. It's really easy to learn, quick to play, and has some strategy to it.
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@dpunked The kids were 10-13. The game mechanics are really simple to learn too. The box says 8+ and that's probably accurate.
Relatives were visiting over the weekend and we played Tsuro with the kids. It's really easy to learn, quick to play, and has some strategy to it. [\#boardgames](https://mastodon.world/tags/boardgames) [#Tsuro](https://mastodon.world/tags/Tsuro) [@boardgames](https://feddit.de/c/boardgames)
PCGaming
I'm trying to find a good prebuilt gaming PC and I'm really starting to hate reviews. Every time I find a computer I like, I find a bunch of reviews saying how bad it is.
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@fidodo I never actually thought about going to a local shop to get a custom build. I might have to look into that.
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I'm trying to find a good prebuilt gaming PC and I'm really starting to hate reviews. Every time I find a computer I like, I find a bunch of reviews saying how bad it is.
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@lemmy_party The problem is less building the PC and more to do with picking the parts. My first gaming computer as one that I picked the parts out for and someone else put together and it was the worst computer I'd ever owned. Despite PC Part Picker assuring me that the parts were compatible, they apparently weren't because it was an unstable mess. My current PC was built by someone who knew what they were doing and it's the best PC I've ever had.
I'm trying to find a good prebuilt gaming PC and I'm really starting to hate reviews. Every time I find a computer I like, I find a bunch of reviews saying how bad it is. [\#gaming](https://mastodon.world/tags/gaming) [#pcgaming](https://mastodon.world/tags/pcgaming) [@pcgaming](https://lemmy.world/c/pcgaming)
Games
Something I've noticed while playing [#totk](https://mastodon.world/tags/totk) is that the further I progress, the less I want to fight enemies. It's no big deal killing everything I see when my weapo
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@echo64 I think the system wouldn't be too bad if there was an easier way to get the base weapons. One of the things I really dislike is hunting for specific weapons. I've only found one of those deku spears in my entire playthrough. Also, having to break my weapons killing enemies so I can get their weapons seems counter productive.
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Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature as Much as 512 GB of Internal Storage, 8-Inch LCD Screen - Rumor
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@SignorPao @TheTechNerd Some nice Hall Effect joycons would certainly be nice.
Something I've noticed while playing [#totk](https://mastodon.world/tags/totk) is that the further I progress, the less I want to fight enemies. It's no big deal killing everything I see when my weapon is stick with a rock attached but now that I'm running around with pristine weapons with lynel horns I don't want to use them on random enemies. [\#gaming](https://mastodon.world/tags/gaming) [@games](https://lemmy.world/c/games)