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Daily Discussion Thread: Wed 09 Aug 2023 (aussie.zone)

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[–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 10 points 2 years ago (11 children)

Man... I wish fantasy games would just... not do spiders. For something that is a very common phobia, fantasy writers just LOVE putting it in their worlds don't they?

At least having an arachnophobia mode would be great. There are some games that have put that mode in. I just, ugh. Can't wait for the mod for Badlur's Gate 3 to be updated to work with the latest patch!

[–] cuppaconcrete@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This book concept cracked me up https://www.amazon.com.au/Pop-Up-Book-Phobias-Gary-Greenberg/dp/0688171958 😎

[–] landsharkkidd@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago

That's horrible! I love it. But also ouch that price.

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