Hey, I'm Cupid. rn, I'm feelin' life burn out and I'm trying to get back into games after a trip back home from Canada. Liiiiiife is a struggle rn, and I want to meet new friends! People who make me look forward to their messages, the game times, the hang outs. I want conversation and friendship, with a big sprinkle of "hey, what do you want to play?" because that's how you get to know someone, and how you let their walls down.
I really dig shooters, like a l o t, but I am trying to step outside of that "I need to miss my shots today" mindset, so I've been vibin' on some cozy games and not enjoyin' solo queue hell, ya know? Anyway, play some games with me. Here's what I'm enjoying, want to get back into and am seeking to play!

• valorant (I have OCE, NA & EU)
• overwatch 2
• modded Minecraft (hellooo I have a world we can play on)
• modded stardew valley
• midnight ghost hunt (just got this and am dying to see what it's about)
• left 4 dead 2
• risk of rain 2 (apparently I like a lot of 2's)
• raft
• deceit (I'd love to try this again, idk how it works tbh)
• phasmophobia (haven't played in SO long)
• sunhaven
• corekeeper
• hunt: showdown

& many other games, if you are interested, add me! cupidity#1218

I want something for when I’m not home or in access of my computer.

Basically, I'd love to find more Switch/PC games that allow you to get to know its characters individually, and form some sort of relationship with them. It can be romantic or not.
I've already played some Fire Emblem, Persona and Blue Reflection: Second Light. I've also played a few entries on the Rune Factory and Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons franchises, and recently tried Coral Island. Also played all Danganronpa games. Not interested in Stardew Valley atm!
All of these have big casts, but at this point, I'm open to anything. Even if it's just 2 characters, it'll do for me. Thank you!!

I would like to vc while playing! So preferably just one person to play with. I’m super shy.
So I just got a cheap laptop. (Mainly so I can get unreleased songs I like onto Spotify) But I got something that can handle small stuff. Like Stardew, terraria, etc. So I bought those 2 games on steam, along with L4D2.
I really want to try Stardew Expanded. I already have it installed!
I’m also down to just play vanilla
Terraria is always fun! I’ve beaten it once on mobile (normal difficulty) And twice on Xbox ( expert and normal) It’s been awhile tho, so im probably super bad now haha
I’ve heard L4D2 is a classic. So I thought it would be fun to try!
I also have a Xbox and switch. If we get along, we could maybe play stuff on those in the future?
I haven’t been playing much games. But I really want to play those 3 games rn! Haha

If you've been anywhere else on Reddit, I am sure that you have seen discussions about a Reddit-wide protest, where hundreds of popular subreddits are planning to go dark beginning June 12th.
There was a great explanation on one of my other favourite subreddits, /StardewValley, so I have borrowed that to share here.

What is API and Why Does it Matter

API (Application Programming Interface) is a service that essentially allows one application to "interact" or "talk" with another application.
API Calls or API Requests include everything that a user does from making a comment/post, upvoting/downvoting a post, loading posts/subreddits, blocking users, filtering content, etc.
Why Does This Matter?
In the case of Reddit, the Reddit API allows third-party applications such as Apollo, Reddit is Fun, Reddit for Blind, Luna for Reddit, etc to "interact" with Reddit communities. These applications make API Calls to moderate communities, make Reddit accessible, or allow for a customizable Reddit experience. These third-party applications provide aid for moderators and users across Reddit as a whole. Without this API, these third-party applications would struggle to operate.

What's Changing

On May 31, 2023, Reddit announced that there will be some major changes to their API. The changes are simplified as follows:

• API Rates Increasing: Reddit's API for third-party applications will transfer from free usage to a paid model. Rates will increase to $0.24 per 1,000 API calls.
  • This seems cheap to the outside user, but consider a large-scale application like Apollo. They reported that with this new change, their application would cost $1.7 million per month or $20 million per year to maintain operation. A number that is unfeasible for the average developer.
  • As a result, developers may be unable to support their applications due to the increased rates. If developers choose to increase their prices to compensate for this change, it's highly possible that their user base will disagree with dramatic price increases just for the developers to overcome the changes.
• Ad Blocking: In the upcoming update, Reddit will be blocking ad revenue from third-party applications.
  • Some third-party applications (like Reddit is Fun) rely on ad revenue for a majority of their revenue. By removing ads from third-party applications, they're forcing paid subscription models onto their user base.
• These changes will be implemented on July 1, 2023.
  • These changes are happening in a 30-day time span, making it incredibly difficult for applications to properly increase prices or incorporate the paid model into their application. 30 days is not a long enough time for these changes to be made.

Why the API Changes are Harmful

These changes are harmful for a multitude of reasons, and can be broken into three categories:

• Users: A majority of third-party applications make Reddit accessible for users, or allow them to customize Reddit for their own, personal experience. Applications like Reddit is Fun - an unofficial Reddit client that makes browsing through Reddit a more enjoyable experience - allow for a customizable experience. Additionally, applications like Reddit for Blind - an application designed for screen-reading users - allow Reddit to be accessible.
• Moderators: Many moderators and communities use third-party applications to help run their communities. Without these applications, large-scale communities may find it difficult to moderate content and respond to mod mail properly.
• Developers: Because of these recent changes, Reddit has made it increasingly difficult for future developers to have the opportunity and resources to make third-party applications, as well as make it impossible for many large-scale application developers to maintain their applications. There is an expanding list of applications that have already announced they will no longer be supported after June 30, including (but not limited to):
  • Apollo
  • Reddit is Fun
  • Sync
  • ReddPlanet

But What About Us?

We at /CreatethisWorld will not be going private. None of the changes are going to directly affect the operation of this subreddit, except for those of you who may be using a third-party app to access it. We don't use any external moderator tools, because we spend very little time doing the sort of traditional mod duties that occupy mods of larger subreddits for many hours a week. We do use Old Reddit, but I have heard nothing substantial about that being eliminated any time soon.
Having said all that, it's not the fact that these changes don't affect us personally that means we are not joining in the protest. Rather, it's simply the fact that our community is so small that it really isn't going to make a difference whether we join the protest or not. There are some users on here that don't really engage with any other part of Reddit, so I do want to stay open and let people continue to enjoy the shard.
If anything in this situation changes, we will let you know.
Sincerely,
The Mod Team

i want to kiss

16F looking for folks to make a long farm with!
IM BOTH INVITING AND JOINING!!’
Hey! I’m eggy and I’m 16! I was hoping to find someone or some people stardew valley with!
With stardew valley I just wanna have some wholesome fun and build a nice and chill game! I play switch!
I have a huge interest in writing and wwe if you enjoy any of them! Dm me on here to think about playing!
PLEASE BE AROUND MY AGE, if you’re and old man then go away! Thank you! Also I’m a switch player!
Please don’t flake out on me after 2 days, i want someone who I can actyally bond with and become mates with and make a really nice farm for a long time! (Bonus if you play ocerwatch) so please try and be interested/enthusiastic and not just flake out!

IM BOTH INVITING AND JOINING!!’
Hey! I’m eggy and I’m 16! I was hoping to find someone or some people stardew valley with!
With stardew valley I just wanna have some wholesome fun and build a nice and chill game! I play switch!
I have a huge interest in writing and wwe if you enjoy any of them! Dm me on here to think about playing!
PLEASE BE AROUND MY AGE, if you’re and old man then go away! Thank you! Also I’m a switch player!
Please don’t flake out on me after 2 days, i want someone who I can actyally bond with and become mates with and make a really nice farm for a long time! (Bonus if you play ocerwatch) so please try and be interested/enthusiastic and not just flake out!

16F looking for folks to make a long farm with!
IM BOTH INVITING AND JOINING!!’
Hey! I’m eggy and I’m 16! I was hoping to find someone or some people stardew valley with!
With stardew valley I just wanna have some wholesome fun and build a nice and chill game! I play switch!
I have a huge interest in writing and wwe if you enjoy any of them! Dm me on here to think about playing!
PLEASE BE AROUND MY AGE, if you’re and old man then go away! Thank you! Also I’m a switch player!
Please don’t flake out on me after 2 days, i want someone who I can actyally bond with and become mates with and make a really nice farm for a long time! (Bonus if you play ocerwatch) so please try and be interested/enthusiastic and not just flake out!

Hey all. These are some of the low system indie games that I have been waiting for a while and I wanted to share them with you. What do you guys think? I would also appreciate any suggestions.
Nocturnal – I love 2d platformers and visually Nocturnal seems just so good. Effects and animations is what makes me curious about these games, also gameplay looks promising. It's actually out and also has a discount on Steam.
Dordogne – I'm not a big fan of walking simulators but something about Dordogne make me intrigued. It somehow reminded me Edith Finch which I also love. It also seems Dordogne’s story is about family and unceovering secrets of a childhood and I’m just a sucker for these concepts.
Anomaly Agent - It's the game that I'm most looking forward. It's a platformer with fast pace combat and it reminded me Katana zero, which is a title that I played twice and really enjoyed. It's visuals and desing also looks very dope, with cowboy bebop and cyberpunk vibes it's just very appealing. Don't know when this game is coming out, but I'm just waiting for it.
Serum - I always loved survival games and Serum seems very interesting. I recently played Chernobylite and it was great. I hope Serum gives me similar and joyful experience.
Spirittea - I like Ghibli and especially Spirited Away and Spirittea gives similar vibes. It also looks realy cute and reminded me both undertale and stardew valley. Can't wait to play this game.
Way to Woods - It's about two deer that trying to get their home. I always loved games where we are not alone and have companions like last of us, and this game has somehow similar vibes. Maybe I'm exaggerating but it seems promising.

Anyone else feel like the new Minecraft music sounds very similar to soundtracks of other video games? Alot of the music feels heavily inspired by Zelda Botw to the extent where the tune sounds almost identical. And some of the music feels like it should be in one of the earlier Animal Crossing games or even Stardew Valley. One of my friends also pointed out the similarities to Pokemon sword.
I love all of these game soundtracks but as Minecraft music, it doesnt really feel minecrafty. It seems like its missing out on that nostalgic feel. Wanted to know if anyone has found this?