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Comment on Qwen 3.8 27B on my laptop can interpret model weights, too in ~tech
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Comment on Qwen 3.8 27B on my laptop can interpret model weights, too in ~tech
0xSim Link ParentHow much does your "average" laptop cost nowadays? 2.000€?on your average laptop
How much does your "average" laptop cost nowadays? 2.000€?
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Comment on An LED candle that you turn on with a match and blow out in ~tech
0xSim Link Parenttl;dw: you need to heat the transistor with the flame to close the circuit, and once closed (and lit) it keeps itself hot enough to stay closed. Then you blow it out to cool it and open the...tl;dw: you need to heat the transistor with the flame to close the circuit, and once closed (and lit) it keeps itself hot enough to stay closed. Then you blow it out to cool it and open the circuit.
That's a literal fire hazard according to its creator, but probably a neat weekend project.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
0xSim (edited )LinkFear the Spotlight A bite-size horror game that can be played in an afternoon, a bit like "Silent Hill for kids". The game is quite easy, it's more like a walking sim with mostly simple puzzles,...Fear the Spotlight
A bite-size horror game that can be played in an afternoon, a bit like "Silent Hill for kids". The game is quite easy, it's more like a walking sim with mostly simple puzzles, and sometimes a patrolling enemy that you must hide from. When I say "Silent Hill for kids" I literally mean it: there's almost no blood, no jumpscares, no on-screen violence (only described through notes), and just a few creepy moments. I played with my 10 years old watching me and we both enjoyed the experience.
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Comment on I survived the certificate expiration of October 19th 2026 and all I got was to make a silly shitpost in ~tildes
0xSim Link ParentI've been using Caddy for a few years; cert setup and renewing are automatic built-in features.I've been using Caddy for a few years; cert setup and renewing are automatic built-in features.
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Comment on Fortnite is coming to Linux on the Epic Games Launcher in ~games
0xSim LinkAt least they're consistent. https://dotesports.com/general/news/epic-games-tim-sweeney-ai-pivot-layoffs oof. That's a slap to the original developers.Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher...
At least they're consistent. https://dotesports.com/general/news/epic-games-tim-sweeney-ai-pivot-layoffs
...that’s way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look.
oof. That's a slap to the original developers.
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Comment on Ludeon Studios announces new engine for Rimworld, teases new game in ~games
0xSim LinkIt reminds me of the developer of Caves of Qud who ported the game to Godot in like 2 days, just to see if he could. https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1703163364229161236.html It's also fun to...It reminds me of the developer of Caves of Qud who ported the game to Godot in like 2 days, just to see if he could. https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1703163364229161236.html
It's also fun to see that beneath the modernish look, CoQ is still a terminal application.15 years of architectural choices about game/glue separation are paying off.
I guess that Rimworld must have a similar architecture, where Unity's API is only used for the rendering and maybe UI. Their developers must be (and can be) super proud of themselves.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
0xSim (edited )LinkLast Epoch The latest season just came out, so I decided to try a Beastmaster Druid build. And I dropped a neat unique very early that spawns all my thorn totems at once when I leap, so for now...Last Epoch
The latest season just came out, so I decided to try a Beastmaster Druid build. And I dropped a neat unique very early that spawns all my thorn totems at once when I leap, so for now I'm half-crows master, half-totem spammer, and it seems to work well. If (when) I hit a wall in endgame, I'll probably find a close build to copy.
Though I already have 200 hours of playtime overall, and even if I limit myself to 1 character per season and try something new each time, the campaign is such a chore...
Dragonkin - The Banished
Another ARPG, currently on sale for like 14€. Non-seasonal, not really revolutionary, and kinda bland in its setting. Its distinguishing feature is that you don't progress through a skill tree, but you loot skills and perks that you have to freely arrange on a hex grid to maximize synergies. But so far, all my character's skills are some variations of sparks: small homing sparks, medium sparks that slowly move, big sparks that go boom around you, chaining sparks... in the end you can just spam whatever skill is the most efficient and not really care about resources.
I'll see if the gameplay becomes more interesting.
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Comment on What single episode of a show would you recommend as a standalone? in ~tv
0xSim (edited )Link ParentSince almost all Bluey episodes work as standalones, I can just list a few favorites: "Rug Island", "Grandad", "Baby Race", and "Unicorse". The first three episodes are ten-minute setups that lead...Since almost all Bluey episodes work as standalones, I can just list a few favorites: "Rug Island", "Grandad", "Baby Race", and "Unicorse".
The first three episodes are ten-minute setups that lead to their final line of dialogue, and “Unicorse” is simply funny.
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Comment on I don’t feel like I’m a creative person. How could I fix that and get ideas? in ~creative
0xSim LinkI sometimes do clay sculpture (I should do it more often, actually), and I simply have a Pinterest board that is full of things that inspire me.I sometimes do clay sculpture (I should do it more often, actually), and I simply have a Pinterest board that is full of things that inspire me.
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Comment on Control Resonant PC performance review – beautiful tech, scalable visuals, and optimised settings in ~games
0xSim Link ParentGenerally the "supported" tag means nothing gameplay-wise, it's just a checklist of points like "the game starts", "it's entirely navigable with a controller", and "it doesn't need the OS virtual...Generally the "supported" tag means nothing gameplay-wise, it's just a checklist of points like "the game starts", "it's entirely navigable with a controller", and "it doesn't need the OS virtual keyboard". Many unsupported games run flawlessly, just as many supported games run like crap.
If that's a criteria before you buy, your best bet is to watch video reviews and check https://www.protondb.com/
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Comment on A Western Mass. lesbian bar required KN-95 masks. When it changed the rules, all hell broke loose. in ~lgbt
0xSim Link ParentThe loudest voice (Soe Noire) claiming ableism and racism, who then goes on a rant mocking the "they/them" pronouns of the bar owner... yikes. Though I wonder if many of these immunocompromised...several of the people in it are deeply miserable and/or mentally unwell.
The loudest voice (Soe Noire) claiming ableism and racism, who then goes on a rant mocking the "they/them" pronouns of the bar owner... yikes.
Though I wonder if many of these immunocompromised (real or not, doesn't matter) people saw the COVID outbreak and the masking requirements as their "chance" to finally get out and socialize. They'd hope it'd become the new norm? Six years later, nobody is really tracking COVID cases anymore, it's just become "another" virus like the hundreds that circulate, and no-one wears masks anymore because they're not more needed than they were pre-2020. Sure, everyone's health would be better if we wore them during all social events, but who wants to be the lone weirdo that does it?
So yeah, these people definitely lost something.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
0xSim Link ParentAh yes, it will probably be a better experience!Ah yes, it will probably be a better experience!
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Comment on Control Resonant | Launch trailer – 24th September 2026 in ~games
0xSim Link ParentI spent all my time in Control ripping chunks of walls to hurl them at enemies and still had a blast.I spent all my time in Control ripping chunks of walls to hurl them at enemies and still had a blast.
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Comment on Anyone have a pebble? in ~tech
0xSim LinkI still have my original Pebble Time! I don't wear it anymore (I don't use any wearable tech at all), but I charge it once or twice a year, and it still works and holds the charge for a few days.I still have my original Pebble Time! I don't wear it anymore (I don't use any wearable tech at all), but I charge it once or twice a year, and it still works and holds the charge for a few days.
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Comment on Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore in ~music
0xSim Link ParentThe phrase "check your privileges" has been memed to death, but it's truly something that needs to be internalized.The phrase "check your privileges" has been memed to death, but it's truly something that needs to be internalized.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
0xSim LinkHell Clock I think I already mentioned this game back when I bought it. I played less than expected, probably because I already spent most of 2025 playing ARPGs, so I got a bit of fatigue with the...Hell Clock
I think I already mentioned this game back when I bought it. I played less than expected, probably because I already spent most of 2025 playing ARPGs, so I got a bit of fatigue with the genre. I picked it up again this week because I wanted to finish the main campaign in fewer than 21 runs to unlock an achievement (which I got). I appreciated the original setting and story of the game, based on the aftermath of the War of Canudos. The endgame also offers a bit more variety than I expected.
I find it to be complementary to The Slormancer, as both games are basically ARPGs in a condensed form, with their own takes on skill builds, gearing, and crafting. They probably won't keep you occupied for hundreds of hours, but if you got an itch to try a new build without investing too many hours, they're excellent.
Remnant Series
I'm playing both games side by side; Remnant: From The Ashes (FtA) on the Steam Deck and Remnant II on my desktop. While Remnant II is objectively the better game, FtA is still worth the investment, if only for the campaign which is undeniably better.
I played a bit of coop in Remnant II with a friend, and I'm not sure it makes the game better. Like sure, coop play is usually fun by itself whatever the game, but Remnant games don't need it. You don't miss anything by playing solo, and coop doesn't elevate it.
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Comment on I'm addicted to Slay the Spire and am looking for a new game in ~games
0xSim Link ParentIIRC, Shogun Showdown will be free this week on Epic Games StoreIIRC, Shogun Showdown will be free this week on Epic Games Store
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
0xSim Link ParentI wouldn't call it life changing, but the ending made me emotional. That's honestly expected. You progress in a direction, feel stuck, check your board, and go explore in another direction. You...I wouldn't call it life changing, but the ending made me emotional.
I played a good amount but felt like I was heading in no direction
That's honestly expected. You progress in a direction, feel stuck, check your board, and go explore in another direction. You should still find new things to read wherever you go, and start to piece what happened to the Nomai. On top of that, there's an obvious destination (two actually) that you may want to reach.
It's deliberately a slow game, but you should regularly hit satisfying milestones that push you further to uncover the story.
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Comment on I'm addicted to Slay the Spire and am looking for a new game in ~games
0xSim LinkWhat about more traditional roguelikes ? Jupiter Hell: mechanically simple (but not easy), it's basically "Doom but turn-based" Caves of Qud: weird sci-fi, long story, tons of systems and things...What about more traditional roguelikes ?
- Jupiter Hell: mechanically simple (but not easy), it's basically "Doom but turn-based"
- Caves of Qud: weird sci-fi, long story, tons of systems and things to try and discover
- Quasimorph: I haven't played this one, it seems to be deep and difficult enough
If you like the genre, they fit your criteria.
Yes, that was why I asked.
It seems that you need at least 24GB VRAM to comfortably run Qwen 3.8 27B, which IMO is already way out of the average range even for a gaming desktop with today's prices. But I stopped following the ridiculous evolution of prices for the last 6 years, so maybe what I think of average is now considered cheap crap :/