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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
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Comment on GOG confirm they are working towards GOG Galaxy on Linux in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentI know about it being called Descent and I was thinking for a bit if I should add it to my post, then I didn't. It makes sense as *Descent: Freespace" as, you already said, it is situated in free...I know about it being called Descent and I was thinking for a bit if I should add it to my post, then I didn't. It makes sense as *Descent: Freespace" as, you already said, it is situated in free space instead inside tunnels - thus the name makes sense.
I actually play Frrespace 1 in the open FS2 engine. Well, I don't actually play the game anymore these days, but I have it set up that way.
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Comment on GOG confirm they are working towards GOG Galaxy on Linux in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentI use Lutris, but I don't really game.much outsode of Steam as I game 95% of time on Steam Deck and play games that work well and without any tinkering necessary. The games I have on desktop in...I use Lutris, but I don't really game.much outsode of Steam as I game 95% of time on Steam Deck and play games that work well and without any tinkering necessary.
The games I have on desktop in Lutris tend to be 20+ years old games like Rage of Mages, Conflict: Freespace and such. And I don't even play them, just have them installed and in some state of campaign play.
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Comment on GOG confirm they are working towards GOG Galaxy on Linux in ~games
Pavouk106 LinkIf they do, I will very likely buy more games there. I do my gamin through Steam, as Valve plays nice so far. But having truly DRM-free (and hassle-free) alternative is even better. I have quite...If they do, I will very likely buy more games there. I do my gamin through Steam, as Valve plays nice so far. But having truly DRM-free (and hassle-free) alternative is even better.
I have quite some games on GOG and while I buy new ones here and there, I don't actually play GOG releases.
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Comment on I finally finished my mobile party game in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentI'm in! If I'm gonna translate it, it might as well make it to the full release. I will send you my e-mail via PM and we can start from there.I'm in! If I'm gonna translate it, it might as well make it to the full release. I will send you my e-mail via PM and we can start from there.
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Comment on I finally finished my mobile party game in ~games
Pavouk106 LinkThis looks like a lot of fun! I didn't try it yet, though. Sadly I would play it with non-English speaking people. If I understand correctly, I can make my own pack - translate the cards into my...This looks like a lot of fun! I didn't try it yet, though.
Sadly I would play it with non-English speaking people.
If I understand correctly, I can make my own pack - translate the cards into my language - and then play this pack? Is there some way to get all the english cards and their texts so that I could possibly translate them all at once?
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Comment on Survey: The temperature in my room now is _____ and it feels _____ in ~talk
Pavouk106 LinkIt's currently 24,8 Celsius inside for me in the Czech Republic, I'm in shorts and T-shirt and it feels ok. The previous heat wave was much worse, as nowadays the night are quite cold (10-15...It's currently 24,8 Celsius inside for me in the Czech Republic, I'm in shorts and T-shirt and it feels ok.
The previous heat wave was much worse, as nowadays the night are quite cold (10-15 Celsius) and it helps keep the house from heating up too much.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentI also.play Factorio with enemies and they occasionally attack me, but I believe I have nerfed them in some way as well. I never got really far though - the most I have achieved was around crude...I also.play Factorio with enemies and they occasionally attack me, but I believe I have nerfed them in some way as well. I never got really far though - the most I have achieved was around crude oil rafination and making of plastic (things).
Satisfactory... It is unbelievable how they managed to put this genre into 3D. It just works.
You can build lookout towers to overlook what you build, ypu can use natural cliffs to do the same. There is alignment tool when building new things, so that your belts go straight and your building are aligned in the same line. I believe there are blueprints as well, but I didn't use them/got that far to need them. You can even zipline your energy wires and hop onnanother when you reach a pole, this is kinda neat way to get around in the beginning (as later it seems you will have vehicles).
I have to play the games again sometime. They are both great. I may buy another copy for daughter and play with her.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentIt seems like I play on both sides. But I really see the difference between them. I love the top down and kinda easy graphics of the Factorio. I also like that you can choose enemies to be active...It seems like I play on both sides. But I really see the difference between them.
I love the top down and kinda easy graphics of the Factorio. I also like that you can choose enemies to be active or passive (or nonexistent?) based on your preferences. I like to explore the game, learn the tech tree and I don't want to get bothered by enemies whiled doing that. I want to play against them later when I know my bearings. I like research system there, where you have to make research goodies to run your laboratories.
What I love about Satisfactory is the 3D kinda-FPS part of it. Satisfactory likely brought the genre towards more mainstream than Factorio, which is more for nerds in my opinion. Satisfactory looks better, no doubt, it kinda plays easier too, but it gets hard just as Factorio as you move forward to higher tiers. I like that there are no active enemies (or at least I didn't have them attack me on their own; that is if I don't come to them) and you are free to roam. The world is also very divergent and I have yet to see the most of it.
I like both games the same, yet they are very different for me. If you made me pick one, it would be Factorio for the simple fact that it is Czech-made and I'm Czech. I'm glad I could have and play both though.
(One fact: I believe devs of Factorio said they will never have their game in a sale and as far as I know, they didn't. I like that they keep their word so firmly even though it makes the game "expensive" for us.)
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentI don't have Oblivion: Remastered but from the original one I recommend Vaermina's daedric quest. It will take you... places. And maybe Through a nightmare, darkly, another one that will take you...I don't have Oblivion: Remastered but from the original one I recommend Vaermina's daedric quest. It will take you... places.
And maybe Through a nightmare, darkly, another one that will take you places.
And of course the one from Dark Brotherhood that takes place in Skingrad - Whodunit?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentI have both, I have played both for sjmilar time/effort. They are both great games and I would even say they are not actually the same as in they fight for their fans - they don't. Each of them is...I have both, I have played both for sjmilar time/effort. They are both great games and I would even say they are not actually the same as in they fight for their fans - they don't. Each of them is very unique and I'm glad I played both. And I will play both some more.
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Comment on There are three types of farters. Which one are you? in ~science
Pavouk106 LinkLost it there. Ok, folks, we have to do it for science!Next time you let rip, pay attention…for science.
Lost it there.
Ok, folks, we have to do it for science!
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Comment on No WebGL, no AI, no bytes to spare. My new game is a 3D 90s fever dream in 1024 bytes! in ~comp
Pavouk106 Link ParentCity in a Bottle is simply unbelievable. All of those are great work, I can't even try to wrap my head around the concept!City in a Bottle is simply unbelievable.
All of those are great work, I can't even try to wrap my head around the concept!
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Comment on Travel tips for Ghana/West Africa? in ~travel
Pavouk106 (edited )Link ParentI have been summoned here! For @phoenixrises and @kaffo - I am from Czech Republic and while I also sometimes go and visit Prague, the city of "mine" is Pilsen, the city of beer, and I can...I have been summoned here! For @phoenixrises and @kaffo - I am from Czech Republic and while I also sometimes go and visit Prague, the city of "mine" is Pilsen, the city of beer, and I can recommend doing that!
While in Pilsen, you should see Pilsner Urquell brewery, the place of origin of Pils type beer.
We also have Great synagogue here and also Old synagogue. When at Great synagogue, you will also see the Great theatre of Josef Kajetán Tyl.
The cathedral of st. Bartholomew on the main square is also worth visiting and I recommend gping up the tower to have a very nice view of the city. As Pilsen was 2015 European city of culture there were new bells casted and mounted in the tower since I-don't-know-wheb (likely second world war) and you will be able to see them when climbing the stairs - some have names of people who donated money for the bells casted on them. The bells first rung with the openung ceremony in 2015. It was very touching to hear this cathedral's bells for the first time in my life.
But I should have started with your arrival, probably by train - if that is the case, you would see the main train station first, which by itself is worth visiting as it is very nice historical building thaf underwent renovations in recent years. Intercity trains come through here with Italian Pendolino trains being probably the ones to take. Just before Pilsen there are 4.5 kilometers (3 miles) long railroad tunnels (one for each way) that may suddenly surprise you.
In the city there is very good public transport network consisting of three tram lines (weirdly they are numbered 1, 2 and 4 - this is for historical reasons as there were more lines in the past; numver 3 should come back though), all trams are yellow in Pilsen with exception of full cover ads ones and historical ones which have period colors. If you come on some Czech memorial day, you could even see tram of Czech inventor František Křižík which rides on such special occasions. There are also trolleybuses (green) in the city and regular buses (red). All of those have their time schedules and they run frequently and on time. Many stations have displays showing when will next one arrive and which line it would be. You can buy 24 hours (or less) ticket right in the vehicles using touchscreens there and paying with your debet/credit card - you will be given paper ticket by the machine. 24 hours comes under 4€ these days I think. You buy the ticket right in the vehicle, not before you enter it (like in Prague). You have to buy it right after boarding.
Back to what to visit - You may be interested in visiting the Science center Tachmania where you can see and try many technical/science things by yourself. It is situated in old Škoda works building. Škoda made, and some companies bearing the name to this day still do, things like steam and electric locomotives, trams, trolleybuses and through the second world war even cannons, some of them were used on Axis warships, I believe up to 305mm ones? Today there are still some famous Škoda companies - one makes transformers, one still makes public transport vehicles or at least the electrical gear in them, one does things around nuclear power plants... Speaking of Emil Škoda - there is his grave in the city that you can visit yourself. These Pilsen Škoda companies are NOT the ones that make Škoda cars!
You should also know that Pilsen was build on the place where four rivers emerge into one. It has population of (guessing) 160-180 thousand people and is fourth biggest city in Czech Republic. The city doesn't have airport (some smaller cities in Czech Republic do).
If you are into sport, FC Viktoria Plzeň, which made it into Champions League and European League, is based here, right next to brewery, which is right next to train station. Hop of the train, get drunk, go see football - you can't make that up. try not to drown in the river between brewery and stadium though!
One history fact - Pilsen (and part of Western Bohemia region) was liberated by US (and Belgium and others) army while the rest of the Czdch Republic was "liberated" by Soviets. Pilsen is proud of this fact and we hold big celebrations annualy where many history enthusiasts come into the town with period vehicles and juniforms and form various camps in the city. Many war veterans came to these celebratoons to talk with people, remind them why and what for they fought in the war. And we are grateful for what they did for us. These celebrations take form of about a week of various activities, the mood is very cheerful in the city, it is a great time to be here (but also.many people in the streets). Celebrations end with Convoy of Liberty where all.the historical vehicles form a convoy and ride.through the main city street - this included even Sherman tank in recent years and (sometimes?) there are also planes flying by over the convoy. I think there were Gripens of Czech Air Force and a fleet of historical planes doing just that at 75th anniversary of city's liberation.
There is also Christmas market being held on main square, but once again - too many people and there are also nicer markets in other towns (ie. České Budějovice).
I will probably end it here, but I'm absolutely sure I didn't mention like 90% of other things to do and visit in Pilsen - one such thing is Museum of Western Bohemia, at least go have a look at it from the outside, do it from 100 meters (yards) distance to fully appreciate the view.
Oh, how cpuld I forget! you have to eat, too! Around the city center there are many restaurants to visit. If you want traditional Czech cuisine, maybe have a look at Restaurant 12 in the park circle around the main square. Or visit U Salzmannů, which is right around main square's corner. In one of the middle streets from the square you can find Švejk restaurant and right under the Great theatre, there is Lokál, anothe Czech food restaurant. If you want to have a good espresso in a cozy coffee shop, have a look at Orient Coffee, which is in the yard (not accurate word) right next to the tram station on the main square (there is Orient Coffee shop on the square, the place you are looking for is next to it and you go through "tunnel" there (another bad word, sorry, it's nearing midnight here). If you rather have a burger, go to Delish rrstaurant. If you like mexican food like burrito, La Chica is near the square. If you would like to have the best pizza there can be, hop into train number 1 going to Bolevec (terminal station on the edge of the town) and visit Pulcinella restaurant. You can get Pilsner Urquell beer in all of those restaurants, yes, even in mexican and italian - you are visiting the town of beer after all.
EDIT: If you ever want to come to Pilsen, let me know in advance, I can compile some list with places and links to wikipedia or city's information website and I would like to meet you in person and you can have a beer on (and with) me! One day visit may not be actually enough thoigh to see all of the above and not be in a hurry. Oh and sorry for typos, this was written on my phone in the last 60 minutes (ouch!)
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Comment on Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78 in ~movies
Pavouk106 Link ParentI suppose you know about Sunshine. If not, I bleieve you will like it.I suppose you know about Sunshine. If not, I bleieve you will like it.
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Comment on Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78 in ~movies
Pavouk106 LinkI see Event Horizon was already mentioned, but I will mention another one - Hunt for Red October starring Sam Neill alongside Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin, great movie based on Tom Clancy's novel.I see Event Horizon was already mentioned, but I will mention another one - Hunt for Red October starring Sam Neill alongside Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin, great movie based on Tom Clancy's novel.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentI'm coming back to publicly thank GOTO10 for unbelievable kindness and sending me the AYN Odin 2 Mini and I'm attaching image as proof: https://imgur.com/a/cASDFny Thank you very much!I'm coming back to publicly thank GOTO10 for unbelievable kindness and sending me the AYN Odin 2 Mini and I'm attaching image as proof: https://imgur.com/a/cASDFny
Thank you very much!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Pavouk106 LinkI'm playing Outer Worlds, which I consider good still modern FPS RPG game. But I'm gonna talk about sidekick taht I play along it - Fallout 2. I remember my friend back in the days doing Unarmed...I'm playing Outer Worlds, which I consider good still modern FPS RPG game.
But I'm gonna talk about sidekick taht I play along it - Fallout 2. I remember my friend back in the days doing Unarmed run (only melee fist weapons like knuckles, no cold weapons like knives etc.) and I wondered if it's feasible. I knew it is from his experiemce but I wanted to try it myself. After some reading I picked Finesse and Jinxed as my traits and started with 10 agility and 8 luck (you can make it 10 later). I also did Navarro run when I was in Den and I out all my skill points into Unarmed to the point that I have 180% Unarmed and I hit with 95% accuracy and score criticals almost everytime. And since then, the game is simply broken - there is no challenge for me in the game right now.
But if you don't know much about the game, it is actually very challenging. You can and very likely will die in a rat fight. But the game is also rewarding - if you play as it was intended, you are slowly rising up and get better as a character and also with your gear, the tempo is quite nice.
And for the story - story itself isn't that great, but all the locations and many characters have so much background and local atmosphere, that you don't really need story. This 25 years old game is superior in many aspects to many modern games. Graphics and ease of play and ease of combat isn't everything - sometimes if you are able to look past the aging of the game, you may be surprised how good it still is.
Steam version of Fallout 2 can run in higher widescreen resolutions and doesn't crash (as original sometimes did), I don't know about other versions. I don't use any community mods or reworks of the game.
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Comment on Blog owners, do you write under your real name, or under a pseudonym? in ~hobbies
Pavouk106 (edited )LinkI wrote a kinda-blog many years ago and that was under my nickname (no numbers though). If you wanted, you could figure out/find my real name via the nickname though, I'm not hiding my identity,...I wrote a kinda-blog many years ago and that was under my nickname (no numbers though). If you wanted, you could figure out/find my real name via the nickname though, I'm not hiding my identity, but I'm also not telling it out loud on every occasion.
My blog was about IT things I wanted to save for later and for anyone to find. Ie. I wrote about setting up distcc or monitoring Nvidia GPU temps over SNMP. I can't remeber if I wrote in Czech and translated all or just something or nothing to English.
EDIT: It was written in PHP by me, data saved in MySQL database written directly to the database itself, no CMS, on the outside it was absolutely minimalistic design - black writing on white background, simple CSS. Tildes is kinda similar in design style, yet Tildes is much more complex than the blog was.
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Comment on Obsidian Entertainment reportedly lays off a quarter of staff, cancels multiple projects, and begins work on new Fallout game in ~games
Pavouk106 Link ParentI liked New Vegas. Sadly, I played it on PS3 and Bethesda doean't give a fuck about player experience on PS3, so the game constantly froze and crashed nore the later I was in. I have it on Steam,...I liked New Vegas. Sadly, I played it on PS3 and Bethesda doean't give a fuck about player experience on PS3, so the game constantly froze and crashed nore the later I was in.
I have it on Steam, but being Czech I got PCR version without being told in advance. PCR stands for Polish, Czech, Russian. And while I like Polish, I don't like Russain, yet I have to be included within... Why the fuck does such version even exist??? This is one too many Bethesda shenanigans and I'm not coping with that. Thus I don't play it. I can't return it as I bought it to be played on Steam Deck before I got it and the return window was long gone when I went for it for the first time.
I have NV on GOG as well (this time it seems like standard version) but the experience isn't there on Steam Deck (yet). I guess I will wait a bit longer to play NV again. Or maybe never. I can live with Fallout 1&2, no problem.
My pool temperature sensor, a Dallas DS18B20, seems to have lost its watertightness. The pool water temperature is anywhere between 0 and 60 Celsius woth occasionally showing something believable and sometimes not working at all.
I have my sensors connected to Raspberry Pi and it will be put away in the next week, so I developed a new plan. I'm gonna use ESP8266 and hook it to Home Assistant via ESPHome. The RPi was also reporting temperatures to Home Assistans, but it was real overkill for such a simple task.
I went through my electronic parts collection, found step down, step up and TP4056 battery boards and one perfboard and I started making... mess at our dining table, really. After a few evenings of thinking and soldering I'm done. Just ten minutes ago, I tested everything outside and it works.
The setup is:
This power side of the project links output of step-down and step-up converters through schottky diodes to one single output, meaning if there is sun out, it provides power, when the sun is not out or is insufficient, battery provides power.
This all goes into some kind of Wemos ESP8266 board that has three connectors set up to connect Dallas temperature sensors, each one on its own board pin. Thebperfboard has also quite some room for expansion, so I can add more sensors if needed.
Now I have to design and 3D print some enclosure and holder so it can be all attached on the back of the solar panel.