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Comment on Humble Bundle vets launch new game discovery platform Digiphile in ~games
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Comment on Humble Bundle vets launch new game discovery platform Digiphile in ~games
Carrow LinkInteresting approach. I used to trade keys on barter.gg, and while I think I still like Fanatical's pick what you want system best, this seems better than key trading. Given the credit is for a...We’ve also built systems that fix long-standing issues in the bundle space, most notably The Digiphile Exchange, which ensures games reach real players instead of sitting unused. Players can trade in keys for games they already own and receive credit toward other titles featured in our collections.
Interesting approach. I used to trade keys on barter.gg, and while I think I still like Fanatical's pick what you want system best, this seems better than key trading. Given the credit is for a reasonable amount.
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Comment on Grammy nominations 2026: Kendrick Lamar leads with nine as Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas land among top nominees in ~music
Carrow LinkWow lots of categories, lots of people and songs I've never heard of. I think one of y'all suggested Addison Rae to me based on me liking TSwift's Midnights, anyone a fan of these other newcomers?Wow lots of categories, lots of people and songs I've never heard of.
Best New Artist:
Olivia Dean
Katseye
The Marias
Addison Rae
Sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola YoungI think one of y'all suggested Addison Rae to me based on me liking TSwift's Midnights, anyone a fan of these other newcomers?
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Comment on I powered my house using 500 disposable vapes in ~engineering
Carrow Link ParentOh I agree with you whole heartedly, I find their excuses are flimsy and told them as much considering the environmental travesty they're contributing to, but that's what I could extract from...Oh I agree with you whole heartedly, I find their excuses are flimsy and told them as much considering the environmental travesty they're contributing to, but that's what I could extract from users of those abominable devices.
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Comment on I powered my house using 500 disposable vapes in ~engineering
Carrow Link ParentWhen I prod my family about so-called disposables, they say they aren't satisfied with the liquids they can get off the shelf and consider the flavored ones in disposables the best. Which sounds...When I prod my family about so-called disposables, they say they aren't satisfied with the liquids they can get off the shelf and consider the flavored ones in disposables the best. Which sounds absurd, I imagine you can replicate any which flavor. But I don't use them so I guess I can't say for certain.
I think the device maintenance makes them disinterested/intimidated in a more expensive device.
And I think there's an element of Vimes' Boots Economics at play here for some folk, i.e. paying more over time by getting the cheap thing repeatedly bc the cheaper thing is all you can afford.
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Comment on Tonight is the last scary-tober movie night. Join us if you want to get your spook on. 8pm EDT. in ~test
Carrow Link ParentYou suggested: Excuse me, what?You suggested:
NNN: No films with black people in the cast
Excuse me, what?
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Comment on What indie competitive games do you play? in ~games
Carrow LinkBattleBit Remastered sounds like it'll fit the bill. Shooter, vehicles, big maps/servers, runs well on weak machines. The population really dipped but recent news of a new big update revitalized...BattleBit Remastered sounds like it'll fit the bill. Shooter, vehicles, big maps/servers, runs well on weak machines. The population really dipped but recent news of a new big update revitalized it to some degree, can't say I've checked the server livelihood myself though.
I also play Net Driver, a digimon fan game with a heavy PvP focus. Not sure if that fits your bill so much. It is hard to play casually, but sessions are short.
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Comment on Good News - A thread and a challenge in ~news
Carrow Link Parent-Mister Rogers As of yesterday, over 2,000 folks have helped, raising over $86k. Portland never had need of an intervention for what rot is blasted on certain networks....When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.
-Mister Rogers
As of yesterday, over 2,000 folks have helped, raising over $86k. Portland never had need of an intervention for what rot is blasted on certain networks.
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Comment on Controllers that work well with CachyOS? in ~tech
Carrow Link ParentThis is wild to hear how little issue other folks have. The biggest titles I've played recently that have rumble and it didn't work are Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5, and KH 2.8. Neither on Deck,...This is wild to hear how little issue other folks have. The biggest titles I've played recently that have rumble and it didn't work are Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5, and KH 2.8. Neither on Deck, or Bazzite with Xbox controller. Previously used Ubuntu where it rarely if ever worked too.
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Comment on Controllers that work well with CachyOS? in ~tech
Carrow Link ParentI wonder if it's a difference in our game selection then, I do play a lot of random indie games. I've tried a couple different controllers and drivers, they pass fftest but won't activate in game....I wonder if it's a difference in our game selection then, I do play a lot of random indie games. I've tried a couple different controllers and drivers, they pass
fftestbut won't activate in game. I should have a PS4 controller around here, maybe I should compare their fftest results and a game I know has working rumble. -
Comment on Controllers that work well with CachyOS? in ~tech
Carrow Link ParentYeah my Xbox controller with PC dongle works better on Linux than Windows. But the controller and dongle is overpriced. And I struggle to return to controllers without back buttons after the deck....Yeah my Xbox controller with PC dongle works better on Linux than Windows. But the controller and dongle is overpriced. And I struggle to return to controllers without back buttons after the deck.
I'm curious if ANY controller gets good rumble support in Linux though. The Deck's fake rumble rarely triggers. The Xbox controller passes the utility test fine, the call just doesn't seem to make it from most games.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of October 12 in ~games
Carrow Link ParentHuh that Samorost link gave me a 404, this one was on my page https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/samorost-3-0c4489 It is also the mobile freebieHuh that Samorost link gave me a 404, this one was on my page
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/samorost-3-0c4489
It is also the mobile freebie
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of October 12 in ~games
Carrow Link ParentWelcome back :) I hope the new move ends up as a good shake up. My last big move started off poorly but has improved since. I'd be interested in Eiyuden ChronicleWelcome back :) I hope the new move ends up as a good shake up. My last big move started off poorly but has improved since.
I'd be interested in Eiyuden Chronicle
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Comment on An AI that turns any book into a text adventure game in ~books
Carrow LinkFunny to see two folks try Stephenson but not The Diamond Age. I keep thinking back to this one as the "AI" craze has grown. For folks uninformed, one part follows a girl and a sophisticated book...Funny to see two folks try Stephenson but not The Diamond Age. I keep thinking back to this one as the "AI" craze has grown. For folks uninformed, one part follows a girl and a sophisticated book she acquires that teaches one to lead a more interesting life and become a better citizen, reacting to the environment and becoming a story with the reader as the protagonist.
Seems we're still a long way off from A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer.
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Comment on Microsoft warns that Windows 10 reaches end of support today in ~tech
Carrow Link ParentExcellent, thank you! I knew of them but didn't notice they had an upgrade guide!Excellent, thank you! I knew of them but didn't notice they had an upgrade guide!
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Comment on Microsoft warns that Windows 10 reaches end of support today in ~tech
Carrow LinkI've been telling my friends I won't/am unable to provide W11 support, but haven't helped them plan out this phase yet. Can I upgrade their current W10 install to LTSC or would it take a full...I've been telling my friends I won't/am unable to provide W11 support, but haven't helped them plan out this phase yet. Can I upgrade their current W10 install to LTSC or would it take a full reinstall?
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Comment on How do I convince my workplace we need SQL databases? in ~tech
Carrow Link ParentThank you kindly for the additional technical recommendations, having some choices will definitely help! But yeah finding those points and making them easier transitions would help sway more...Thank you kindly for the additional technical recommendations, having some choices will definitely help!
But yeah finding those points and making them easier transitions would help sway more production oriented folks too
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Comment on How do I convince my workplace we need SQL databases? in ~tech
Carrow Link ParentThank you kindly for the additional technical input. Version control was just the simplest way to describe the problem but perhaps not the most accurate. One UPDATE here could have solved the...Thank you kindly for the additional technical input. Version control was just the simplest way to describe the problem but perhaps not the most accurate. One UPDATE here could have solved the issue where we were left with hundreds of disparate GDBs with outdated info, but I do see the risk you're mentioning. But this kart seems like a handy solution so I do appreciate you bringing it to my attention! Especially giving me an option of selling a buy over build.
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Comment on How do I convince my workplace we need SQL databases? in ~tech
Carrow LinkThank you kindly everyone for the input :) y'all have given me some solid ground to push forward here and a couple different perspectives I should present this from.Thank you kindly everyone for the input :) y'all have given me some solid ground to push forward here and a couple different perspectives I should present this from.
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How do I convince my workplace we need SQL databases?
I work for a GIS company and our tools have not grown with our projects and client base. We use ArcPro personal geo databases (GDBs) for ALL data. We recently had a project where shit really hit...
I work for a GIS company and our tools have not grown with our projects and client base. We use ArcPro personal geo databases (GDBs) for ALL data. We recently had a project where shit really hit the fan, one major issue was related to invalid values from poor version control. Everything uses personal GDBs and is just "version controlled" by dating filenames in Explorer. It would have been trivial to fix in a proper database. We also have operational constraints, like we can only have one person doing X job at a time since all the data for X job is in a personal GDB.
But I'm just an analyst. I've garnered some attention for my technical expertise beyond processing the data. PostGIS is a thing so it isn't as though we'd be recreating the wheel. How can I push for that sort of change? I'm thinking I can sell it using how much we lost on this project because of these avoidable failures. I'm also wondering if I can make this an opportunity to create a "database administrator" position for myself
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I went back to find old unused keys when I started barter and it is wild how much HB has changed since. I can get direct downloads of what I bought way back at the start, soundtracks included. Some of these games have transformed quite a bit with updates. I'd hardly even call the HB of today Humble compared to its start.
But yeah my friends rarely seem interested in my excess keys too, off-loading them can be a chore. I've been saving them up for our give-away event.