Is a Major Rework for Farming Coming to Manor Lords? Players Weigh In!

As a Manor Lords player, I’m finding myself increasingly frustrated with the farming mechanics in the game. A post by Alstroph seems to have sparked a discussion about this very issue. It appears that the tedium of reallocating my workforce during the changing seasons is causing most of the distress. In spring, I spend hours assigning families to tend the fields, only to have to do an about-face in winter. Alstroph expressed his exasperation over having more oxen than available crop plots, saying “Why are only 3 of my 4 oxen working though?” This sentiment echoes throughout the community, with many players feeling that the system requires a constant balancing act, which can quickly become exhausting and lead to burnout. One user put it succinctly when they said, “the farm game loop is one of the most frustrating parts of this game.” Honestly, the current state of the game leaves me feeling overwhelmed rather than engaged, making me question if farming is even worth the hassle.

‘The Legend of Ochi’ Review: Practical Magic Breathes Life Into A24’s Grounded Fantasy Preaching Man’s Coexistence With Nature

A24’s film, “The Legend of Ochi,” showcases the creative vision and technological expertise of writer-director Isaiah Saxon on a grander scale. Notable for his captivating work on Björk’s “Wanderlust” music video, Saxon leverages the visual prowess honed by himself and his Encyclopedia Pictura team over two decades. Their unique blend of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology results in a breathtaking spectacle. This fantasy unfolds as an exploration of human ambition to control nature, when our true aim should be learning from its wisdom. The movie exudes a sense of awe in every frame, largely due to the stunning landscapes created by Evan Prosofsky’s radiant cinematography and matte paintings.

Bismor Bingus Takes Deep Rock Galactic by Storm: Community Celebrates

The adventure of Bismor Bingus begins with an apparently harmless post from a user named Cyan_Cephalopod, who merely wrote, “At your behest, a Bismor b.” It seems this was the magical ingredient needed to spark the character that now represents the playful essence of Deep Rock Galactic. The initial statement may have been brief and delightful, but as the comments poured in like Space Dwarves on a resource gathering mission, it became evident that the community was eager to let their creativity take flight.

Deep Rock Galactic Players Go Crazy Over Off-Center Planet: Am I Losing It?

The post sparked a wave of responses, resulting in a lively conversation that seemed chaotic yet showcased the community’s fun-loving nature. One participant, Bongtendor, jokingly expressed the widespread anxiety with his comment, “You might be right, and still, how dare you bring this to my attention.” This statement encapsulates the realization that a minor detail could hold immense influence over their gaming experience. In an instant, a seemingly harmless game element transformed into a source of intense concern. It appears that for Bongtendor and others, it shifted from evaluating the game’s design to focusing on how a tiny inconsistency can ignite excitement among passionate players. Essentially, they found themselves immersed in an alternate reality similar to the Upside Down from Stranger Things, except this alternate world was centered around the alignment of a planet with comically heightened importance.

Deep Rock Galactic: The Confounding Mysteries of Barrel Kicking and Supply Pods

The main point of contention in DrStufoo’s post revolves around players’ interpretations of the disorderly nature of supply pod drops and the odd movement of barrels during gameplay missions. Multiple users started hypothesizing about the organization behind the supply drops, such as user TheLastBlakist who conjectured that mission control might have the power to give commands, but the logistics make it difficult to land the pods precisely due to their size and number. In response, Theekg101 stated, “The resupply is small enough not to cause problems,” however, the larger drop pods must be carefully positioned to prevent cave-ins because of their massive dimensions. This explanation for the disorder tries to make sense of it, but it leaves one questioning if there might be something even more unusual at work with these mechanics!

Chalamet Goes Electric on SNL

Last night on Saturday Night Live, Timmy Tim teamed up with some deep cuts from Bobby Bob for a memorable performance. The star of A Complete Unknown took on double duties, both hosting and musical guesting, with James Blake providing backing keyboards. Timothée Chalamet opened the show with a medley of “Outlaw Blues” from 1965’s … Read more

Cooper Raiff Sold a Movie at Sundance for $15 Million, What Happens to Your Career After a Deal That Big? ‘It Makes You Too Confident,’ He Says

Cooper explained to Angelique Jackson of EbMaster, “It’s made me overly self-assured because of that agreement. I believed, ‘Why not television then?’ I shared this with everyone. We’re daring the storm with this series. ‘Cha Cha’ gained backing through numerous independent films. Now, we’re attempting to sell the show…it needs to be an unavoidable attraction for these streamers and networks. Yet, it has made me too confident.”

Cooper told Angelique Jackson that the deal they had made made him think he could do a TV series because ‘Cha Cha’ was successful in indie movies. The show is risky, but he thinks it needs to be really appealing to streaming platforms and networks. However, the success of the deal has given him too much confidence.

‘Rains Over Babel’ Review: This Tropical, Queer Riff on Dante’s Inferno Is a Dazzling, Daring Provocation

Colombia, in the collective world’s perception, has been portrayed through two contrasting yet possibly interconnected perspectives over time. One side presents Colombia as a country marred by violence from guerrillas, the state, hitmen, and drug traffickers, leading filmmakers to depict grim and somber narratives centered around death. The other side emphasizes Colombia’s stunning natural beauty and its potential for inspiring magical realism, offering escapist fantasies that provide solace in confronting the harsh reality of its violent past. In “Rains of Babel,” del Sol skillfully merges these two aspects, using them as sparks to ignite a fiery blend of storytelling. The omnipresent specter of death, so prevalent in Colombian narratives, becomes an opportunity to craft a dazzling film that showcases the extraordinary measures a motley crew will take to evade their inevitable encounter with Death herself.

Ira Sachs on Getting Dumped by His Manager, Working With Ben Whishaw and His Intimate Sundance Drama ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’

Sachs explains, after over a decade and multiple steps away from that experience, ‘I understood it in my way.’ He wasn’t planning on joining the business himself, as his role was to support Hollywood businesses, which wasn’t his interest. Instead, they were offering him jobs, while he aimed to create his own work.