0xSim's recent activity
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Comment on Fortnite is coming to Linux on the Epic Games Launcher in ~games
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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.
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Comment on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) | Zelda 40th anniversary Direct trailer in ~games
0xSim (edited )LinkIt looks like every fanmade render of the last 15 years: uninspired, inconsistent art direction, too many reflections, everything looks like shiny plastic, too many details but only on the main...It looks like every fanmade render of the last 15 years: uninspired, inconsistent art direction, too many reflections, everything looks like shiny plastic, too many details but only on the main character.
Technically it's certainly prettier than many Switch 2 games, but Link absolutely looks like he doesn't belong to the world, and it's even more noticeable when he's around other NPCs.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
0xSim Link ParentWell, the base game is free, as are the oldest expansions (Shadowkeep, Beyond Light) that haven't been vaulted. That will give you a few hours of playtime. After that, the other DLCs are now...Well, the base game is free, as are the oldest expansions (Shadowkeep, Beyond Light) that haven't been vaulted. That will give you a few hours of playtime. After that, the other DLCs are now regularly discounted up to -90%.
I find it an excellent casual FPS, the gun feel and movement are really great and it's easy to load and do anything for 20 minutes or 3 hours. Beyond that... it's the archetypical over-bloated game-as-a-service. Nothing is properly explained, the UI is confusing, and I regularly have to look up how to do the most basic things. Personally I don't bother with anything outside of the campaign missions.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
0xSim (edited )LinkI wanted so much to play Destiny 2 on my Steam Deck that I made a headless desktop with spare parts, just to stream it to the Deck. So it runs flawlessly, all's good, except that the steam input...I wanted so much to play Destiny 2 on my Steam Deck that I made a headless desktop with spare parts, just to stream it to the Deck.
So it runs flawlessly, all's good, except that the steam input mapping is completely broken. Actually I'm not sure if it's buggy or if it's a side-effect of some over-zealous anti-cheat feature, but the fact is that I cannot enable the gyro and rebind back buttons. Actually it looks like only the first customization is applied, and all subsequent changes are rolled back to their default values. And it's pissing me off so much that I'll probably uninstall it.
It also doesn't help that I'm playing through the Lightfall campaign, with its giant, ugly, and desperately empty retro-futuristic city that absolutely makes no sense. What a disappointment after The Witch Queen.
In other, better, news I've been giving a more solid try to Eternal Strands.
It's a mix of Breath of the Wild, Monster Hunter, and Shadow of the Colossus, with the expedition loop of a diluted extraction-shooter. Each expedition can be focused on gathering materials, finishing a quest, or just chilling while trying to find lore elements or crafting recipes. I like this loop, I can just play for 20 minutes and definitely make some progress. The combat is a bit hard to manage, as you need to juggle between several spells, your bow, your shield+sword, and a two-hands weapon. Playing with KBM make that easier. Back at your camp you can chat with your super-friendly-and/or-overly-anxious teammates and spend resources to improve the various crafting stations. So far so good, it's the kind of game I expected and I'm enjoying it. Thank you @xavdid for the recommendation :)
Steam Deck note: don't. The game is demanding, and while it's not graphically impressive, it's pretty enough and deserves to be played with a decent framerate.
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Comment on What's your line? in ~life
0xSim Link ParentI only know about them because of the chilling "This is extremely dangerous to our democracy". Not working for them seems to be a pretty reasonable line.I don’t know how well they’re known outside of America
I only know about them because of the chilling "This is extremely dangerous to our democracy". Not working for them seems to be a pretty reasonable line.
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Comment on Who likes GTA? in ~games
0xSim LinkI liked Chinatown Wars, Red Dead Redemption 1, and Bully way more than main GTA games. Except maybe San Andreas, but that was my first experience with a game of this kind of scale. I find them...I liked Chinatown Wars, Red Dead Redemption 1, and Bully way more than main GTA games. Except maybe San Andreas, but that was my first experience with a game of this kind of scale. I find them okay, but never felt the need to replay any of them once finished, and never touched GTA Online. And since the 6th won't come out on PC before 2027 at best, I couldn't really care less.
At 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.