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[–] Mesa@programming.dev 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I like to say I'm a musician and a game developer, but it's been so long since I've seriously participated in either that I don't think I deserve to describe myself as such right now.

I enjoy languages, which I do actively study unprofessionally.

Aside from my actual day job, I spend most of my time playing whichever single game I'm hyperfocusing on at the moment, although I would rather be doing one of the aforementioned hobbies.

[–] KuromiGirl04@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago

I am a self-taught juggler. I taught myself at the age of six

[–] Lexam@lemmy.world 18 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I love to gate keep! But it's not going well.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

PSH, you call that bad, my gates WAY worse.

[–] anomnom@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

*limps away*

[–] JackiesFridge@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

It’s still there so I’d call that a success.

[–] gigastasio@sh.itjust.works 31 points 5 days ago (2 children)

panics, runs out of the room

[–] abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone 21 points 5 days ago

GET BACK HERE!

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 12 points 5 days ago (2 children)

If you keep running that'd be a hobby in itself.

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 2 points 3 days ago

Get my angry upvote

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 6 points 5 days ago (5 children)

A hobby is usually something you enjoy.

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[–] MissJinx@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

3d printing
Crochet
Painting
Miniatures (I'm building my niece a dollhouse)
Baking
Robotics/Arduino
Sewing

I do have Adhd and no money, as you can imagine

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[–] early_riser@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Constructed languages, ham radio, homelabbing though that’s more my job now.

[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

I make pretty things out of wood.

[–] remon@ani.social 17 points 5 days ago (1 children)
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[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Megagames!

They're a cross between role playing games and board games, for many players (30-50 or higher, my max is 250). Watch this video if you want to know more: https://youtu.be/hN71v9H_gg8

This is my jam. I'll be exhausted but there's so much going on, it's insane. They're 1 day events, and having a beer with the other players afterwards is where loads more stories come out. I've done serious crisis simulation, whimsical fantasy games, historical games, war games, and all kinds of games in between. If this appeals to you, there's a calendar of upcoming games here https://www.megagameassembly.com/megagame-calendar

[–] suodrazah@lemmy.world 15 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Math, programming, having nightmares.

[–] lena 20 points 5 days ago

Ah, so you have one hobby?

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 13 points 5 days ago

Drawing.

Also spending days rearranging files into more sophisticated structures, finally noticing that it's becoming horribly convoluted enough to be unmaintainable, and tearing the structure down again.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Many many.

Music, motorsports, computers, gaming old and new, climbing, rc cars, CRTs, fixing up music gear, reel to reels, records, CDs, mild programming, board games, reading

I wish i wasnt interested in everything!!

[–] dkppunk@piefed.social 3 points 4 days ago
  • Reading
  • Gardening/plants in general
  • Bunnies (yes, caring for my buns is a hobby)
  • Board games and Magic the gathering
  • Video games, although it’s mostly just wow
[–] toomanypancakes@piefed.world 12 points 5 days ago

I'm a terrible drummer and worse producer, and I like to play games.

[–] AnchoriteMagus@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Reading, creative and technical writing, tabletop gaming, miniature / fine art painting, photography, listening to and writing music (dungeon synth, extreme metal, folk, electronica), hiking, cinema

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[–] quediuspayu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 4 days ago

Is Gear Acquisition Syndrome a hobby? Lol

Origami and making clothes. I'm decent at the former, not self confident enough at the latter.

[–] Tonava@sopuli.xyz 4 points 4 days ago

Lately of a poem-writing spree, with words toying, feeling very free, I've been enjoying greatly.

[–] sneakypersimmon@lemmy.today 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Nail polish, gaming, and baking primarily.

[–] dkppunk@piefed.social 2 points 4 days ago

Ooo thank you for reminding me that I need to paint my nails!

[–] definitely_AI@feddit.online 8 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Alcoholism and masturbation.

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[–] bunkyprewster@startrek.website 8 points 5 days ago (4 children)
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  • improv
  • piano
  • rollerblading
  • video games
[–] SelfHigh5@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Knitting and worrying

[–] ptc075@feddit.online 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)
  • Automobile repair
  • Magic the Gathering
  • Model trains
[–] abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone 6 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Hecc yes, another train person

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[–] harambe69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 days ago

Gardening on my roof. Herbs, veggies, flowers, even trees.

[–] Staden@piefed.blahaj.zone 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Reading random wikipedia articles about whatever comes to my mind

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[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 4 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Cooking. Being gigantic means ya boi eats. So why not enjoy what I eat? I never understood the protein shake drinkers.

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