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  1. Comment on What are some things you do "the old fashioned way," which might come with unexpected benefits over the modern, "improved" way of doing things? in ~talk

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    I would expect they also need a shorter cycle if the plates are cleaner on entry though - partially solving that issue. Perhaps lazy calibration, or more of an advisory to prevent particular...

    I would expect they also need a shorter cycle if the plates are cleaner on entry though - partially solving that issue. Perhaps lazy calibration, or more of an advisory to prevent particular outliers (like some dried-on parts that take a long time to come off, with the majority of the plates already mostly clean.)

    That said, I only have experience with dishwashers with fixed cycles, rather than fancy sensors.

  2. Comment on The war on stolen content in ~tech

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    It seems to currently be more prevalent among streamers, since, as mentioned in the video, they aren't always kept as VODs afterward to be scrutinized. But additionally, streaming platforms (minus...

    I wasn't aware of how many channels just straight up repost other content with little to no reaction or commentary or editing.

    It seems to currently be more prevalent among streamers, since, as mentioned in the video, they aren't always kept as VODs afterward to be scrutinized. But additionally, streaming platforms (minus YouTube) are a lot less active with copyright in general - which can be part of what fosters the attitude, along with the live aspect.

    There has been an increasing amount of discussion as well though, as a lot of bigger "vapid" streamers like Hasan and XQC have been (rightfully) criticized for it.

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  3. Comment on What are some things you do "the old fashioned way," which might come with unexpected benefits over the modern, "improved" way of doing things? in ~talk

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    I really dont see how a functional dishwasher would need that warning though. It just... lessens the work of it, and reduces how often any filters might need changing. I just can't fathom any way...

    I really dont see how a functional dishwasher would need that warning though. It just... lessens the work of it, and reduces how often any filters might need changing.

    I just can't fathom any way it would be detrimental to have a less dirty plate.

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  4. Comment on So what's the VR scene like for the people who have invested into it? in ~games

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    I've had a Valve Index since 2020. The Index was my ideal choice at the time, and I'm glad I went with it despite the higher price. I already had a PC, PSVR had rather lackluster tracking and...

    I've had a Valve Index since 2020. The Index was my ideal choice at the time, and I'm glad I went with it despite the higher price. I already had a PC, PSVR had rather lackluster tracking and hardware, and I could never morally support Facebook. While HTC did have some offerings as well, their controllers just weren't anywhere near the Index's, and they also offered a worse screen.

    I use it at least weekly, often more than that. I currently spend most of my VR time in one of three different games: Beat Saber, Blade & Sorcery, or VRChat.

    Content is still somewhat of an issue for the VR space, though it is significantly better than before. Very few big-budget studios are making content for the platforms, so it is still mostly driven by the community or indie developers.

    For that reason, I am very interested in the modding scene, and therefore have a really tough time recommending any non-PC headset. The PSVR2 is a great piece of hardware, but not having mods is a massive blow to it.
    There are a lot of excellent mods that I've tried for existing non-VR games - and many of them blow AAA VR ports out of the water. Skyrim VR is barely playable, but with mods it can become something really special. The mods for Risk of Rain 2, Valheim, and Deep Rock Galactic are great too, and many allow crossplay with non-VR modded players too.

    Overall, VR is not, and probably never will be for everyone. I don't feel like it's declining, though, it's just a bit more niche. It's also not really an experience that's easy to describe. My best recommendation is simply to try it somehow, and try to get a feel for an actual home setup rather than an arcade. Look up what games interest you in the scene, and try to find someone with those games.
    I really enjoy it, and am still using it frequently - but I can't know if you'd be the type of person to use it for 1000+ hrs, or more like 10 hrs.

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  5. Comment on Avantasia - The Raven Child (feat. Hansi Kürsch, Jørn Lande) [2019] in ~music

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    Personally I discovered them due to the huge number featured artists, many of which come from other bands I enjoy. Bringing together so many talented artists is Avantasia's biggest strength IMO.

    Personally I discovered them due to the huge number featured artists, many of which come from other bands I enjoy. Bringing together so many talented artists is Avantasia's biggest strength IMO.

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  6. Comment on Avantasia - The Raven Child (feat. Hansi Kürsch, Jørn Lande) [2019] in ~music

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    This has been one of my all-time favourites for a long time, but also quite interesting to discuss. There's 3 different vocalists on this songs rather long 11 minute runtime, and they switch...

    This has been one of my all-time favourites for a long time, but also quite interesting to discuss.

    There's 3 different vocalists on this songs rather long 11 minute runtime, and they switch between different singing styles too. This, along with the large range of intensity going on throughout as well, I think can lead to a wider variety of listeners finding parts that could appeal to them.

    That's why I chose it to share as my first topic submission in ~music , and I hope some of you all enjoy it as much as I do.

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  8. Comment on Reddit communities are switching to NSFW to create some friction and rob Reddit of ad revenue in ~tech

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    I think it's worth noting that some subs held votes, which means that the people explicitly DID "want to see it". It seems like a good way to go about it - they would be technically aiding the...

    I think it's worth noting that some subs held votes, which means that the people explicitly DID "want to see it".

    It seems like a good way to go about it - they would be technically aiding the community's goals, while simultaneously proving that the majority dislikes what the admins are doing.

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  9. Comment on Intermediate turn based strategy games in ~games

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    There's lots of games here that I have heard lots of good things about - I'll try to add some more niche or less mentioned ones here, that I also enjoyed. Solasta: Crown of the Magister is...

    There's lots of games here that I have heard lots of good things about - I'll try to add some more niche or less mentioned ones here, that I also enjoyed.

    Solasta: Crown of the Magister is currently on sale on GOG

    While I'm not entirely certain it will run on the 3200g, the required specs are low enough that I think it should.

    It's a turn-based RPG based on DND 5th edition, which CAN have quite significant complexity, but the game also supports choosing the classes for your entire party - meaning you can pick simpler ones without issue. I believe it also provides recommendations should you not want to customize each levelup.

    I've enjoyed this games combat and exploration quite a lot, and the story is decent enough to be enjoyable too, though I will say it is one of the weaker elements. It does show that this game comes from a smaller studio.

    Ill add another recommendation that only kinda fits the criteria here though:
    Neverwinter Nights 1 - an older game with a lot of similarities to the above, as well as the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate series, with some of the same studios involved.

    This game is not quite turn based, but pausing to queue actions is an optional, but very encouraged part of the gameplay. I think this could also provide a similar answer to what you are looking for in terms of RTS, which allows you to control the pacing.

    While the game shows its age, I had more than enough fun with it to completely ignore the dated graphics, and it of course comes with a reduced price tag for that reason.

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