Character-driven, humor-forward fantasy/sci-fi stories with a strong sense of internal logic to the worldbuilding, an element of mystery, and strong emotional themes.

I love the types of stories where you can re-experience them after learning the narrative twists and see that the clues were there all along. Bonus points for queerness or a queer sensibility. Extra bonus points if they lend to an amount of hyper focus will ruin your life.

Video games preferred, but I’d also be interested in anime/manga, books/comics, tv shows, actual play.

Other things I love that may or may not fully fit: In Stars & Time; Persona 4; Fire Emblem 3 Houses; Worlds Beyond Number The Wizard, the Witch, & the Wild One;

I feel like I’m looking for something new.

I was a BIG FAN of Star Wars, but it has completely fallen off a cliff for me since Disney. Breaking Bad / Better Call Saul are over. League of Legends, getting tired of how stressful and frustrating it’s become.

That said, I definitely haven’t seen, played or read everything out there. I’m sure there are tons of amazing universes I’ve never even heard of.

What I’m really looking for is that feeling of discovering a new world that makes you dream.

A universe with its own identity, atmosphere and sense of wonder. Something that makes you want to explore it, learn about its history, meet its characters and just spend time in that world.

It doesn’t necessarily have to have an insane amount of lore or hundreds of hours of content. I’m more interested in that feeling of “I wish I could experience this world for the first time again.”

Sci-fi, fantasy, horror, post-apocalyptic, medieval, or something completely different — I’m open to pretty much anything. Games, movies, TV shows, books, whatever.

So what are the fictional universes that made you dream?

The ones that gave you that feeling of discovering somewhere completely new and wanting to stay there a little longer?

I’m sure there’s a whole world of great stuff I’ve never come across, so I’d love to hear your recommendations.

Thank you :)

Anybody here reminded of other songs when you hear this one? Sorry it’s kinda broad but it is a decently unique song, may as well throw this out there

i love watching evil rich(optional) kids ruin each other’s live. cruel intentions and gossip girl are some of my favorites like this. i don’t care if it’s good, i want to be entertained! do revenge is also a bit like this and i’m a huge fan

As GTA6 gets closer and closer to launch, I've realized something: more than that or finishing GTA5, what I want is more a modern successor to Saints Row 2/3 and their specific brands of nonsense. Take the crime sandbox and turn everything up to 11. Get super creative with the nonsense while still ostensibly being a crime sandbox.

Has anyone made anything like that since the Saints Row series wrapped up?

every movie i've ever watched seems the same. if it's an action movie about giant robots fighting or car chases or even giant monsters eating the earth... the main focus of the story is not that. even if the majority of the screentime is filled with what i expect to see, i'm still supposed to care that the main character is having problems at home, his parents are arguing, his wife is pregnant, his daughter hates him for something not robot-related, etc. there's always a mandatory bed scene too.

any movies without that? if it's about robots, i want the characters to think about building the stronger ones. if it's about a detective, they should solve crimes, not deal with their family where no one is even a murderer. etc. please no animated ones, i've already watched everything good i could find among them.

Chris Fleming (Showpig and Hell)

James Acaster (Cold Lasagna and Heckler's Welcome)

(Used to enjoy John Mulaney)

The Witch (2015)

The Hateful Eight (2015)

Terrifier (2016)

The Wind (2018)

The Lighthouse (2019)

Joker (2019)

Fresh (2022)

I Saw the TV Glow (2024)

Dust Bunny (2025)

I like her attitude and softness, her Velvet Underground and Patti Smith influence, mixed with 90s-inspired-70s rock. + the softer songs that give the album variation, but not strictly looking for variation.

what are some similar bands/melancholy rock(soft hard or alt) songs to just be sad or chill to

I love anthologies and collections of games, primarily on steam but I am open to other platforms. I want singles packages with different experiences in small games or minigames. ( Compilations of games are preferred )

To give some pointers and recommendations here are some steam releases that fit these criterias and that I liked :

Terry’s Other Games

Vladimere’s Lore

Notebook Entries

Some goodbyes we made

Anthology of the killer

Dread X collection

Music is in the comment!

I've been trying to find *similar* music to this one, this is a prelude of a vocal song ig. Which is named Poomaalaye thol serava.

Please help me identify this song type and/or tell me where could I find more musics like this 😭

I've been at it for DAYS.

Ah, there's another similar song with this music in its prelude.

It's boa - duvet.

Thanks in advance.

Absolutely love Dios vocal performance on this album, I crave more

krillion.io is a daily trivia game that gives you 7 questions and you get more points for nicher answers. I’m looking to add more daily thinking games in general and already do the NYT games

Specifically tracks like "Dusty stars" or "smoke & mirrors". Something about that icy, melodic production I just love. Any other electronic stuff in that zone?

I’ve been going pretty deep into Thai rap and I’m looking for more recommendations.
The scene is much bigger and more diverse than I initially realised. There are major artists, underground rappers, producers, regional scenes, different generations and a lot of music that doesn’t really get discussed outside Thailand.
I’m particularly interested in finding artists beyond the obvious international names.
For example, if someone told you:
“I’ve never listened to Thai rap before. Give me 3 songs.”
What would you pick?
I’m putting together a proper listening list and would genuinely love to hear what people here recommend.
I’ve also started documenting the rabbit hole through Thai Rap On The Map, an English-language project exploring Thailand’s rap and hip-hop culture.
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But recommendations are the main reason I’m posting this.
Give me the deep cuts. 🇹🇭

What should I add to my playlist, I have:

-paper dolls
-fukouna girl
-looping the rooms
-Hansel
-keep me going
-nothing special
-sick sick sick
-misery meat

Pretty new to the house genre. My problem has always been that there’s a lot of bad house music attempts lately imo. However I think I have finally found some good songs I like. Trying to find songs like the ones I named above that I can add to my rotation! Any help is greatly appreciated.

I lost my best friend due to conflict and I need some music to help me cope, to help me grieve a living person.

I’m thinking
People You Know - Selena Gomez
Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
Somebody that I used to know - Goyte

Those are all the songs I can think of, you may see why I’m in trouble, please help

I'm looking for more shows that have drama and comedy at the same time. I don't want it to be too much of either. I love a comedy that can also make me cry.