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Comment on What are some bands you regret not seeing live (or, just never had the chance to see in the first place)? in ~music
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Comment on I switched my gaming PC to Linux, and this time I think it's for good in ~comp
knocklessmonster LinkI switched to Aurora two years ago after wanting to check out Fedora Atomic, then Universal Blue (the broad project that Aurora is a part of), and had a great time with things. I did get tired of...I switched to Aurora two years ago after wanting to check out Fedora Atomic, then Universal Blue (the broad project that Aurora is a part of), and had a great time with things. I did get tired of some limitations of the atomic environment (not being able to add certain packages without developing a solution myself against their build system for my own Github job), but have since switched to Debian with the release of Trixie (13) and it's been everything I want. Some quirks, but Windows just has different quirks.
I keep Windows for the occasional game that needs Ring0 anti-cheat (EA Skate, mostly), but even then don't really use it much.
My favorite thing is I like to play older games, like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, which all have PC ports, and use Bottles to run them with mods so I can have everything in a separate environment. You just can't do that in Windows. I actually think WINE is far better for older games a lot of the time than Windows-native is.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentOh shoot, yeah, I only have the demo, I think I missed the listing.Oh shoot, yeah, I only have the demo, I think I missed the listing.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentI'm happy to announce that I have completed my first run in Hades! It's like 55 runs and 34 hours. I was about to burn out after being frustrated with the lack of progress, but planned to turn on...I'm happy to announce that I have completed my first run in Hades! It's like 55 runs and 34 hours. I was about to burn out after being frustrated with the lack of progress, but planned to turn on God Mode. My first run saw me actually turning it off when I hit Asphodel because my build felt right, so I turned it off and finished! I'm fine considering it a clean run because I can beat all three furies with the Spear without losing a single Death Defiance, and that's about how far I got on the run when I turned it off.
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Comment on pyrite64: N64 Game-Engine and Editor using libdragon and tiny3d in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentI would assume high res textures are dor PC-native games and you would have to be confined to the lower memory of the N64. Iirc libdragon also partially underpins the HarbourMaster64 project with...I would assume high res textures are dor PC-native games and you would have to be confined to the lower memory of the N64. Iirc libdragon also partially underpins the HarbourMaster64 project with its Zelda OOT/MM, StarFox, SM64 and MarioKart ports.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster LinkHades: Consistently getting to Hades, thinking i'll lean on spear builds. I had him down to 1/6 on phase 2 then the scream I screamt when I fucked up and lost... But I'm almost there, dammit. I'm...Hades: Consistently getting to Hades, thinking i'll lean on spear builds. I had him down to 1/6 on phase 2 then the scream I screamt when I fucked up and lost... But I'm almost there, dammit. I'm falling into the roguelite pattern of kicking ass, then falling back a bunch for a handful of runs.
Cult of the Lamb: Managed to clear the first surprisingly quick. I forced myself to run through the gameplay loop to understand the game, because I've had it for a while and have been curious. The cult management is balanced perfectly with the combat, they both sort of feed back into each other nicely, and it's a fun, more laid-back game to play when I'm not feeling Hades.
Mewgenics: If this isn't somehow a contender for GOTY, or at least in the running for best indie this year then I don't know... Similar to how Isaac is constrained and forces you into its own mold, Mewgenics feels nice and tight, letting me focus on acting with what I've got without having to put too much thought into party assembly. Oh, you've got a range attack? Ranger. Higher health? Tank. Stronger? Fighter. The builds are so much fun, the breeding is interesting as well (along with the one-in-some-number aggressive thrusting that they kept in the game lol). It's got that weirdly uncompromising, but somehow even cutesy messed-uppedness of Isaac but with incestuous cat breeding instead of religiously-fueled matricide.
Morse: This is just a demo now, but it's a game where you enter grid parameters via morse code, first in one dimension, and I assume later in two, then shoot to sink enemy vessels. They give you the code to enter, but it's a fun way to sort of dabble with morse code. I was getting weird chatter with my mouse and switched to keyboard input to keep things running but it's surprisingly fun.
Glyphica Sort of a typing tower defense roguelike. You type a word to attack, and type a paragraph to fight a boss (and words to fight enemies still), picking weapons as you progress to enhance your attacks/defenses and stay alive. I like this one to turn off a bit more, but it's perfectly relaxing.
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Comment on E-ink tablet recommendations for note taking in ~tech
knocklessmonster (edited )LinkAt risk of being the person who completely ignores the assignment, I would recommend getting a normal Android tablet and getting a paper-feel screen cover for it. If you're in iOS land get an...At risk of being the person who completely ignores the assignment, I would recommend getting a normal Android tablet and getting a paper-feel screen cover for it. If you're in iOS land get an iPad, if you're Android you've got great options, but anything Samsung Galaxy flagship (S-pen doesn't use battery), or I recommend the Google Pixel Tablet, which I specifically bought for note taking with OneNote. I recently got a Galaxy S7 Tablet and stuck LineageOS on it which would also be a great option for significantly cheaper if you can stomach used. I'll never buy Boox because they have massive licensing issues with sharing source code which has soured them in the enthusiast community, and these Chinese vendors tend to be pretty bad about updating their stuff and already tend to have new products with Android versions several versions behind, Boox included. If I could get LineageOS on one of their devices I'd buy in a heartbeat.
With this post, I would do a ton of research to see if I could reasonably beat a SuperNote into shape, apparently Sideloading is an option. Looking at that company, if I were to buy an e-paper tablet I'd lean that way. Somebody side-loaded F-Droid which would give you access to Logseq, for example, an amazing app that (sort of) supports pen note-taking but operates more as a journal than a strict note app.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
knocklessmonster LinkPears. When I was a kid I choked on a cubed pear in a fruit cocktail because of the gritty texture and my dad/his girlfriend went on to assume I was sick, and not just intolerant of pears leading...Pears. When I was a kid I choked on a cubed pear in a fruit cocktail because of the gritty texture and my dad/his girlfriend went on to assume I was sick, and not just intolerant of pears leading to a pretty bad day. Not sure that contributed to my aversion, but as far as I can remember I've found the texture quite unpleasant, so I simply avoid them. Fresh pears are worse with the bitter skin.
I've sort of had a few come and go, like I can only tolerate so much Jell-O before the funky protein flavor becomes overwhelmingly unpleasant. Aside from those, I'm basically a bottomless pit that can generally acquire a taste for anything.
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Comment on Mewgenics | Review trailer in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentAs somebody who always bounces off of Isaac after a few runs (played/own every edition, love the hell out of it, but don't itch for it), you'd probably still get a kick out of Mewgenics. I've been...As somebody who always bounces off of Isaac after a few runs (played/own every edition, love the hell out of it, but don't itch for it), you'd probably still get a kick out of Mewgenics. I've been digging it.
It's uniquely Edmund (like Isaac, Meatboy, etc), somehow irreverent beyond offense. The strategy is great. It gets pretty deep while still being light enough to be entertaining (like Isaac vs other entries in its genre), and assuming you're into Isaac at all for the vibe, you'll definitely enjoy it.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentI tend to play hard and fast in games, but there's definitely a balance to be struck between weapon, boons, and gameplay style. I prefer the spear for the range and speed, and the triple spear...I tend to play hard and fast in games, but there's definitely a balance to be struck between weapon, boons, and gameplay style. I prefer the spear for the range and speed, and the triple spear hammer. I almost beat Hades two nights ago (1/6 health left on phase 2, started with 3 Death Defiance!), so I'm like right at the cusp of victory here.
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Comment on Bethesda X Nintendo Switch 2 | Reveal trailer in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentStarfield has mich more intense requirements than the Oblivion remaster, which is mostly an optimization issue. Though my computer with a 6800xt, 32gb of ram and an AMD 9300x3d had no issues with...Starfield has mich more intense requirements than the Oblivion remaster, which is mostly an optimization issue.
Though my computer with a 6800xt, 32gb of ram and an AMD 9300x3d had no issues with the remaster, and runs Starfield better than any review I've seen using Proton and no tweaks, my experience woth both differing significantly from actual supported platforms (Windows/consoles).
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Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk
knocklessmonster LinkOn my 29th birthday my twin brother and I were looking at a picture taken from behind and we knew we were screwed. It didn't bug me that much, but being taller than everybody else, nobody can look...On my 29th birthday my twin brother and I were looking at a picture taken from behind and we knew we were screwed.
It didn't bug me that much, but being taller than everybody else, nobody can look down and go "Hey, you're losing it." I had lived with my hair buzzed most of my life anyway, between JROTC at school, the years after high school, and as a requirement of my first job, and I always wanted to start shaving, so to me that was the time to start.
That wasn't as bad as looking back. When I was 25 a coworker of mine asked if I was balding. I was a little defensive after being made fun of for my hairline most of my school days and insisted I wasn't, but, looking back at pictures, especially from when I was a teenager, I had definitely been balding, because I don't remember my widow's peak being different from 25 to 29, which meant damage had been done.
Mine is hereditary, likely from my mother's side (grandpa balded like I did, my dad's went super slow). My one regret is not growing it out long for more of my life, I really liked that. But, I got blessed with a sick beard so I'm doing that.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentThe biggest thing I've found helps between Hades and Slay the Spire is you have to take what you get and plan accordingly. Like if I get a Hammer that boosts attacks, that'll be my main strat, any...The biggest thing I've found helps between Hades and Slay the Spire is you have to take what you get and plan accordingly. Like if I get a Hammer that boosts attacks, that'll be my main strat, any secondary stuff is because it was there and I didn't want to or have re-rolls.
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Comment on Do you have your invite request email? Post it and let's find out what drives people to want to be a part of Tildes. in ~tildes
knocklessmonster (edited )LinkIt was a DM to Deimos actually, from a now-deleted Reddit account where I said I liked the idea if an open source, slow-growth site that emphasized the content shared, not accolades for it IIRC. I...It was a DM to Deimos actually, from a now-deleted Reddit account where I said I liked the idea if an open source, slow-growth site that emphasized the content shared, not accolades for it IIRC.
I can't complete the assignment because I fed my homework to the dog.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentIt wasn't like a major issue, but it did dampen my enjoyment. My way of working through what I see to be bullshit is to just work through it, so I just focused on getting better and enjoying the...It wasn't like a major issue, but it did dampen my enjoyment. My way of working through what I see to be bullshit is to just work through it, so I just focused on getting better and enjoying the game through that. I can totally own that it's a weird way to feel about a video game.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster Link ParentIt was two things: One video said "Make every move strategic, like you're playing chess." In the sense that everything should have a reason. They also stressed that you shouldn't just stand and...It was two things:
One video said "Make every move strategic, like you're playing chess." In the sense that everything should have a reason. They also stressed that you shouldn't just stand and wail on enemies unless you absolutely know you can do so.
Another point was understanding how to manage boons. Same video broke them into three categories:
- Attack: Using your weapon
- Magic: Effects from dash, weapons, charms/effects, etc
- Casting (stuff that procs off casts, obviously).
I hadn't been buffing and stacking affects in any single area, instead picking nearly haphazardly. There was always intent, but I was spreading myself too thin, generally. Now I focus on one playstyle, usually built off of either an earlier boon (if I buff Attack, I try to lean into it, or Special, and always get damage buffs on Dash when I can).
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Comment on Wired vs. wireless mouse and keyboard? in ~tech
knocklessmonster LinkMy desk is all wired. I don't wanna charge or swap batteries. Even my headset for work is my normal headset (Sony monitor headphones) and a wired Antlion mic into a cheap USB DAC after the pricy...My desk is all wired. I don't wanna charge or swap batteries. Even my headset for work is my normal headset (Sony monitor headphones) and a wired Antlion mic into a cheap USB DAC after the pricy headset I got from work started failing.
I have experimented with wireless and even ran a mouse fir a while but kept dropping inputs from the Logitech Universal Receiver. Now it's a trackball without a wireless option.
I like wired because it's simple and more reliable, not that wireless is particularly complex and unreliable.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
knocklessmonster (edited )LinkHades: I got stuck not progressing, so watched videos for basically theory of the game to improve after being mad that a twitch streamer I watch started after me and finished it before me....Hades: I got stuck not progressing, so watched videos for basically theory of the game to improve after being mad that a twitch streamer I watch started after me and finished it before me. Granted, she has a chat of 100-200 viewers but the jealousy was unreal. It was actually affecting my ability to enjoy the game significantly, as I was getting frustrated at what appeared to be a plateau.
I decided to git gud and focus on improving my play, so I got the Butterfly from Thanatos to work on no-hitting rooms at the advice of a video I watched. Now I am consistently getting past the Asterius/Theseus fight, and even clearing that Asterius miniboss fight without losing a life. In fact, I look forward to the Asterius fight to knock him down 1/5th in the main event. I got to Hades twice as well, so the improvements have been lasting, across weapons (still thinking of maining the spear for "serious" runs). I still get dud runs (either me or my drops) but am much more consistent and engaged with the game.
I picked up Cult of the Lamb but have been so locked on Hades I haven't settled in with it yet. But I like the gameplay loop and was worried the cult management stuff would be a distraction from the central dungeon mechanics. It's been fun, and the cute/eldritch thing really works.
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Comment on Lifetime Windows user seeking feedback for improvements on my Linux setup in ~tech
knocklessmonster Link ParentIt was odd because that's when I noticed how long it had been. But tracked it to February 2024 as my big full-time switch to Linux. I swapped over to Debian because it was pretty close to where...It was odd because that's when I noticed how long it had been. But tracked it to February 2024 as my big full-time switch to Linux.
I swapped over to Debian because it was pretty close to where Fedora was and has consistently been a favorite distro of mine (alongside Arch). I liked everything about Aurora, but also miss some of the flexibility of using a conventional distro, so I decided to use Debian, but carry over everything else I was doing (heavy use of Flatpaks and distrobox) to manage my environment because I liked those integrations, as well.
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Comment on Lifetime Windows user seeking feedback for improvements on my Linux setup in ~tech
knocklessmonster LinkBecause of the existing display pipelines, and the lack of proper hardware acceleration, running Linux in a VM is not a good performance comparison to running it on bare metal for video playback...Because of the existing display pipelines, and the lack of proper hardware acceleration, running Linux in a VM is not a good performance comparison to running it on bare metal for video playback or gaming.
The first thing I would recommend is to get an SSD and just dual boot. That 30-second second boot is annoying, but this would be the only way to really verify that it would work for your uses.
Some notes:
The vivaldi .deb file adds the proper .list file to /etc/apt/sources.list.d, so it'll update itself. You can also get a Snap in Kubuntu maintained by Vivaldi, or add Flatpak and use it there (I use the Flatpak on Debian). It should work more or less the same across all three options.
With my bios boot time where it is now, I'd possibly consider dual booting as then I could probably just set up games that work in Linux.
I'd say go for it. The only games I've had huge issues with were either wonky with controllers on my Deck, or multiplayer with either kernel-level anti-cheat, or anti-cheat not configured to play with Proton.
Is SteamOS capable of being used as a daily driver OS or is it better just to use for gaming machines?
Yes and no, but don't use it on non-Valve hardware. SteamOS is intended for a limited hardware subset. You can use a Steam Deck as your daily driver device, but not SteamOS on anything else with an expectation of a fully working system. It might work well enough for most things, but is not official.
For a suitable alternative (Immutable, image-based deployment, and intended for general use), Bazzite is damn close to SteamOS, but built on Fedora Atomic, and automatically updates its image daily/weekly, providing a very similar experience. I used its sister project Aurora for an amazing 17 months and can comfortably recommend Bazzite, and any Universal Blue project to anybody. In fact, that Aurora install I had started as Bazzite.
If you can catch Nine Inch Nails, they're still killing it, even with Trent at 60. The current Peel It Back tour is phenomenal.
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs was a phenomenal show I saw at a local venue in a rather small room with maybe 100 people. Surprisingly chill concert with very heavy music, Matt Baty is a hell of a frontman, and it was all just good vibes and solid music.
Sunn 0))) is on my bucket list, I'll fight God himself to see them live, and bring ear protection. Their shows are described as nothing short of religious experiences with large pressure waves of sound washing over the crowd, which is one of my favorite things to experience at a show.
clipping. is phenomenal. I saw them in Los Angeles and was positioned in front of a speaker when they hit this part of the song "All In Your Head" was probably a peak concert experience for me. It's a two minute build to this wall of sound with beautiful singing and blew my mind when I was just standing there, facing the speaker. I was actually supposed to see them in February but the concert got postponed.
A thing I would recommend is also to just find smaller artists in niche (tolerable-to-you) genres. They don't need to be local, but if you go to larger venues or arenas mostly, go to something smaller, you'll have a good time.