r/Aviation and r/KerbalSpaceProgram equivalents would be welcomed by me.

Townscaper or Islands & Trains. Just totally chill and fun, no goals or time limits or anything. Just hang out and build what seems neat to you.

My old N64 i got as a kid is still kickin and i play it from time to time as well. Even have it plugged into an old 19" CRT TV for maximum nostalgia (i tried plugging it into a modern flat screen some years ago and it did NOT look right).

KSP is a perfect example of a game that doesn't need any mods to be an enjoyable experience (albeit a steep learning curve), but is SO enhanced by them. The visual mods give you breathtaking views to keep you going, while the parts mods (especially the science parts mods) add additional direction and goals beyond the stock games initial appeal of just figuring out rocket science and orbital mechanics. The KSP community is one of the best communities I've ever been a part of on the internet, and I've been around since early dialup modems.

Nothing wrong with budget models! Some of my other favorites in my collection are modern Squiers I've modified, they're great for customizing and making them your own!

If you have a Jason's Deli nearby they make a hell of a muffaletta for a chain deli

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