Armagon Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Oh yeah I watched all of Doctor Who Flux (Series 13) on the flight from Madrid to Charlotte. I'll upload the pictures later today probably and give a full breakdown. But I liked visiting Spain. Good public transit for the most part, I could've used an extra day for Madrid. Didn't feel like I got a good grasp of the city like I did with Barcelona and Vigo other than the fact that Madrid is basically just Spanish Manhattan. Even has it's own Central Park. I liked hearing the Castellano. People saying "duchar" instead of "bañar" and "coche" to mean car instead of "carro". Even my family members had caught on to this. Didn't like how nobody seems to have dryers tho. I think if I were to ever move to Spain, I'd buy a good dryer. For a week, I feel like I got the essentials. I didn't go to Bilbao or Zaragoza, which were like the other big Spanish cities. Sadly did not have an opportunity to visit Valencia or Oviedo. I thought you could just hop on the train whenever but it's not as simple outside city limits it seems (also seems to be costly at least according to Google). Perhaps on a longer stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rubenio Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, GuardianSing said: Which is incredibly ironic since pants were specifically invented by nomadic steppe peoples centuries ago to make it easier and more comfortable to ride horses, many of these horse riders in question would be women. And now we're getting rid of them for sexualization. Amazing. 5 hours ago, GuardianSing said: Gives me similar energy to that one time I compared Fates and Three Houses positively and your reaction to that. Oh I love that, that was magical. 2 hours ago, Newtype06 said: I hate democracy. And the republic? 30 minutes ago, Armagon said: Good public transit for the most part, I could've used an extra day for Madrid. Didn't feel like I got a good grasp of the city like I did with Barcelona and Vigo other than the fact that Madrid is basically just Spanish Manhattan. Even has it's own Central Park. Madrid fucking sucks. Go to Toledo next time. It's also a hell of a lot older than Manhattan and the entirety of the US, so if anything Manhattan is the US's Madrid. 30 minutes ago, Armagon said: People saying "duchar" instead of "bañar" Ah, they don't mean quite the same thing. Duchar is to shower, bañar is taking a bath. We very much do use bañar, it's just that people prefer showers. 30 minutes ago, Armagon said: "coche" to mean car instead of "carro" That is perhaps the most classic difference, though. 30 minutes ago, Armagon said: Didn't like how nobody seems to have dryers tho. I think if I were to ever move to Spain, I'd buy a good dryer. I still have no idea why you need your shirts dry in the span of an hour. Dryers use up a ton of power, are horrible for the environment and damage your clothes over time! Take a different shirt, dammit! Edited October 16, 2023 by Saint Rubenio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Coche vs Carro over here is just a matter of how far you are from the US border. As well as other words is the same principle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venger_06 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Do you have anything to say, Ruben? 1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said: And the republic? A pillar of western philosophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said: Ah, they don't mean quite the same thing. Duchar is to shower, bañar is taking a bath. We very much do use bañar, it's just that people prefer showers. Latinos would just use bañar for both things. I don't think I've heard "duchar" in any context outside of Spain. 1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said: That is perhaps the most classic difference, though For the record, we do use coche, it's just moreso in reference to like carriages or wagons than cars. 1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said: still have no idea why you need your shirts dry in the span of an hour. Dryers use up a ton of power, are horrible for the environment and damage your clothes over time! Take a different shirt, dammit Convenience. If I have a whole basket, I can wash and dry it within an hour or two and pack up the clothes, instead of having to leave it for the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Ah Florida. Hot humid Florida. Home at last. Except the weather is saying it's 68 F let's gooooooooo coolness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 36 minutes ago, Armagon said: Latinos would just use bañar for both things. I don't think I've heard "duchar" in any context outside of Spain. Well, I have heard regaderazo (from regadera, as we can also call showerheads) used here too. 36 minutes ago, Armagon said: Convenience. If I have a whole basket, I can wash and dry it within an hour or two and pack up the clothes, instead of having to leave it for the next day. Over here in Summer we definitely don't need dryers, hehehe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 42 minutes ago, Armagon said: Except the weather is saying it's 68 F let's gooooooooo coolness. >20°C >Coolness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Damn it TotK's ending still lives rent free in my head lol Almost started SS today, but dunno if i really wanna get into another Zelda atm...even if SS seems quite short anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: >20°C >Coolness Yeah, that's already freezing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) I thought I was getting better, why am I slowly sinking again now?😑 2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said: And now we're getting rid of them for sexualization. Amazing. Not like stylistic impracticality in fictional war attire is a new thing. The Roman gladiators... ...did that long ago. The above being a modern recreation of the gladiator type known as a murmillo. Shirtless, with a helmet that's difficult to see out of. 12 minutes ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: >20°C >Coolness TBF, he's Florida. The big hot & humid state, how else can it grow oranges? ~20-24C is probably the ideal temp zone if you ask me. Warm enough for shorts, but not hot. 5 minutes ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: Almost started SS today, but dunno if i really wanna get into another Zelda atm...even if SS seems quite short anyway. What kind of gaming mood are you in then? Edited October 16, 2023 by Interdimensional Observer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Don't look at me for suggestions, we know how that ends out. I'm reminded. Part 2 of Another Eden's Volume 3 releases today for Global. That will keep me busy tonight, heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: What kind of gaming mood are you in then? not sure lol I am in this weird period after finishing a game where i am still thinking over the last one lol - which makes me more likely to play more games from the same series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: I am in this weird period after finishing a game where i am still thinking over the last one lol - which makes me more likely to play more games from the same series Relatable. *Points to my Atelier black sheep binge earlier this year.*😅 Even if it isn't the best of ideas for fear of series burnout. 3 minutes ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: not sure lol RELATABLE.😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuardianSing Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 51 minutes ago, Newtype06 said: Last part hit like a truck. 18 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: Not like stylistic impracticality in fictional war attire is a new thing. The Roman gladiators... ...did that long ago. The above being a modern recreation of the gladiator type known as a murmillo. Shirtless, with a helmet that's difficult to see out of. The Romans were truly dedicated to servicing authentic realistic war reenactments, so much so that actors would fucking die in the battles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 39 minutes ago, Acacia Sgt said: Well, I have heard regaderazo (from regadera, as we can also call showerheads) used here too. Yep. Although regaderazo is not one Venezuelans use. 30 minutes ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: >20°C >Coolness Come spend a year in Florida Shrimpers, and you'll be begging for 70 degree weather. German heat waves ain't got shit on Florida. 25 minutes ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: Damn it TotK's ending still lives rent free in my head lol Same. 25 minutes ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: atm...even if SS seems quite short anyway. It's short until it isn't (there's a part in the lategame that artificially extends the run time for literally no reason. At least what comes after it is amazing). Aside from that though, Skyward Sword is pretty straight to the point. I made the comparison to Ys Origin earlier, that's because the game doesn't really have an overworld. It's kinda like the whole game is one big dungeon if that makes sense. Plus, the premise too. Demons invade, goddess raises land into sky, eons later a hero dives down to look for a childhood friend. Main difference is that Skyward Sword is obviously more whismy and the surface isn't a hellscape like in Origin. Combat also has more going on than the usual Zelda fare but in a way different from the Wild era. 12 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: Relatable. *Points to my Atelier black sheep binge earlier this year.*😅 Even if it isn't the best of ideas for fear of series burnout. This is literally how I got into Atelier too lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, Armagon said: Come spend a year in Florida Shrimpers, and you'll be begging for 70 degree weather. German heat waves ain't got shit on Florida. Though you trade some for humidity. How often do you reach 50C? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Acacia Sgt said: Though you trade some for humidity. How often do you reach 50C? I don't think it's ever gotten that bad. At least not in the time I've been here. Maybe like 105 on really bad days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Armagon said: I don't think it's ever gotten that bad. At least not in the time I've been here. Maybe like 105 on really bad days. 40C on really bad? Here in Summer it's rare the day that doesn't reach 40C, and it tends to be mid-to-high 40's. 50C is like once a year on average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, Armagon said: Combat also has more going on than the usual Zelda fare hmm Well, dunno if i will try motion controls if i get into it or not lol. I am, generally, not a fan of motion controls. But i could try it here. 20 minutes ago, Armagon said: Demons invade, goddess raises land into sky, eons later a hero dives down to look for a childhood friend. sorry, but had to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Shrimpy -Limited Edition- said: hmm Well, dunno if i will try motion controls if i get into it or not lol. I am, generally, not a fan of motion controls. But i could try it here. There are button controls. It's better, even if it takes some slight getting used to. 3 minutes ago, Acacia Sgt said: 40C on really bad? Here in Summer it's rare the day that doesn't reach 40C, and it tends to be mid-to-high 40's. 50C is like once a year on average. I suppose I should be grateful that it does rain over here regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Acacia Sgt said: 40C on really bad? yes YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Fun part about flying back in time-zones? I've been awake for nearly 24 hours technically. Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Quick, rush to the Reform Club and win the wager! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Totally understand Ryusei there. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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