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Comment on Is Tildes failing to thrive? in ~tildes
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
Halio Link ParentI don’t get the hate for Maximus. He has been indoctrinated while living in a cult all his life and for the first time realized what the world is like when you have freedom. I really liked his arc...I don’t get the hate for Maximus. He has been indoctrinated while living in a cult all his life and for the first time realized what the world is like when you have freedom. I really liked his arc and am interested to see what he’ll do in S2 based ln where he ended this season.
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Comment on ‘Heroes’ reboot in the works from series creator Tim Kring in ~tv
Halio Link ParentWe're quite blessed that good TV is movie-quality nowadays, that definitely was not the case >15 years ago.We're quite blessed that good TV is movie-quality nowadays, that definitely was not the case >15 years ago.
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Comment on How do you organize your phone's home screens and apps? in ~tech
Halio LinkI just have the apps I use semi-frequently on my home screen. Bank, fitness/health, work-related, social media, smart home, and streaming services are grouped in folders. I only have 1 page on my...I just have the apps I use semi-frequently on my home screen. Bank, fitness/health, work-related, social media, smart home, and streaming services are grouped in folders. I only have 1 page on my home screen.
Everything else I search for when I need it.
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Comment on What's a game that you feel is almost great? in ~games
Halio Link ParentCapcom has had MTX in their SP games for nearly a decade, all RE games since 2 remake have them. I don’t think it’s good, but it’s not a sign that they’re declining. As long as the MTX are for...Perhaps the sequel will truly shine although the inclusion of micro transactions hints at the game going down a dark path.
Capcom has had MTX in their SP games for nearly a decade, all RE games since 2 remake have them. I don’t think it’s good, but it’s not a sign that they’re declining.
As long as the MTX are for stuff that are easy to get in-game (which is the case for RE and DD2) then I don’t mind personally, but it’s still a bit predatory for people who don’t know that these are things thag can be aquired in-game esimy.
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Comment on "PS5 has no games" in ~games
Halio Link ParentAt least PSVR2 is officially getting support for PC! The firmware version adding support for Nvidia GPUs was released 1 or 2 days ago. It's not fully supported on PC yet, but hopefully it should...At least PSVR2 is officially getting support for PC! The firmware version adding support for Nvidia GPUs was released 1 or 2 days ago. It's not fully supported on PC yet, but hopefully it should be able to be used with SteamVR etc. later this year.
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Comment on "PS5 has no games" in ~games
Halio Link ParentFor a majority of games (at least right now) it probably is "just downscaling graphics" (or reducing NPCs, etc). But there are cases where core game designs cannot be achieved with weaker...For a majority of games (at least right now) it probably is "just downscaling graphics" (or reducing NPCs, etc). But there are cases where core game designs cannot be achieved with weaker hardware, especially if they're dependant on CPU which is famously "trash" (for lack of better word) on PS4/XBO.
However these kinds of games are few and far between and likely won't be seen regularly until the end of the generation anyway considering how long games take to develop, but it's definitely a possibility that at least 1 game released so far has been held back to some degree from a design perspective due to being a cross-generation title.
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Comment on How do you store ”loose” tech hardware? in ~tech
Halio Link ParentI think what they meant is that the last loop of the coil only goes 80% of the way, so it isn’t long enough to reach the velcro.I think what they meant is that the last loop of the coil only goes 80% of the way, so it isn’t long enough to reach the velcro.
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Comment on How have you embarrassed yourself recently? in ~talk
Halio Link ParentYou may not have done this intentionally, but if the guy shadowing you ever has a case of impostor syndrome then I'm sure this story would be great for him to remember. Knowing that someone who is...You may not have done this intentionally, but if the guy shadowing you ever has a case of impostor syndrome then I'm sure this story would be great for him to remember. Knowing that someone who is very experienced makes relatively easy mistakes like this is very comforting when you're less experienced and worried you're going to screw up.
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Comment on Introducing Steam Families in ~games
Halio Link ParentI've never understood why people would do that, why not just create his own account..?I've never understood why people would do that, why not just create his own account..?
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Comment on Some thoughts about Starfield's world in ~games
Halio Link ParentEven at the time many people agreed that Skyrim was a bit outdated, but it wasn't as much compared to FO4 and Starfield, and it scratched such a unique itch that it was more than an acceptable...Even at the time many people agreed that Skyrim was a bit outdated, but it wasn't as much compared to FO4 and Starfield, and it scratched such a unique itch that it was more than an acceptable trade-off as the experience was worth it. I'm aware people were hyped about it, I was one of them and have no regrets. It was a hell of an experience regardless of its datedness.
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Comment on Some thoughts about Starfield's world in ~games
Halio Link ParentEven Fallout 4 was a step back in some areas. It had better graphics and shooting, but RPG mechanics were seriously dumbed down compared to 3 and NV.Even Fallout 4 was a step back in some areas. It had better graphics and shooting, but RPG mechanics were seriously dumbed down compared to 3 and NV.
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Comment on Some thoughts about Starfield's world in ~games
Halio Link ParentI'm honestly baffled how people are surprised. Starfield is exactly what I expected it to be. Literally every game Bethesda has made in the last 20 years have felt outdated both from a technical...I'm honestly baffled how people are surprised. Starfield is exactly what I expected it to be. Literally every game Bethesda has made in the last 20 years have felt outdated both from a technical and design perspective.
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Comment on What is the most reliable and affordable form of storage medium to use as a backup drive for your computer? in ~tech
Halio Link ParentI totally get that. A cloud service is just a relatively cheap and simple way to do off-site backups, but backups that you have control over are generally the preferred option in my opinion.I totally get that. A cloud service is just a relatively cheap and simple way to do off-site backups, but backups that you have control over are generally the preferred option in my opinion.
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Comment on What is the most reliable and affordable form of storage medium to use as a backup drive for your computer? in ~tech
Halio LinkIt depends on what you consider reliable. Does it have to be off-site? Would you consider a cloud backup service or do you prefer external media in your home? I personally use Backblaze which has...It depends on what you consider reliable. Does it have to be off-site? Would you consider a cloud backup service or do you prefer external media in your home?
I personally use Backblaze which has worked flawlessly. My only gripe is that their UI when restoring is pretty bad, but seeing as I rarely use it and it still works, it’s not a major problem. For large amounts of data to restore they can even send you an HDD with the data, which is free as long as you send the drive back when you’re done with it.
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Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II
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Comment on Brad Pitt reuniting with Quentin Tarantino in final film ‘The Movie Critic’ in ~movies
Halio Link ParentWe also have the scene where Cliff beats up the guy who punctured the tire on his car at Spahn Ranch. But if we only count scenes that are considered "Tarantino violence", then I'd only include...We also have the scene where Cliff beats up the guy who punctured the tire on his car at Spahn Ranch. But if we only count scenes that are considered "Tarantino violence", then I'd only include the scene towards the end.
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Comment on Brad Pitt reuniting with Quentin Tarantino in final film ‘The Movie Critic’ in ~movies
Halio Link ParentIt was actually written and shot as one 3.5 hour movie, it only became 2 movies in the editing room as the studio essentially forced him to because it was too long. So I agree with him that it's...The thing is that he counts the Kill Bills as one movie.
It was actually written and shot as one 3.5 hour movie, it only became 2 movies in the editing room as the studio essentially forced him to because it was too long. So I agree with him that it's fair to count it as one movie.
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Comment on Single-player games to play with my partner in ~games
Halio Link ParentYou mean Telltale. Taleworlds is the developer of Mount and Blade.All of the taleworlds games that are highly rated were good. She particuarly liked the Wolf Among Us, and I meant to play through the walking dead ones but I think life took over there. But all of those are great as you quickly yell out decisions when they pop up.
You mean Telltale. Taleworlds is the developer of Mount and Blade.
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Comment on Single-player games to play with my partner in ~games
Halio LinkI read the first half of your post and immediately thought to recommend Return of the Obra Dinn, then I read the rest. The art style may seem off-putting, but it's an absolutely stellar puzzle...I read the first half of your post and immediately thought to recommend Return of the Obra Dinn, then I read the rest. The art style may seem off-putting, but it's an absolutely stellar puzzle game and the only thing I really, really hate about it is that I haven't been able to find anything that scratches the same itch.
Another game you may enjoy is Case of the Golden Idol, which also a sequel coming this year.
I realized this quite recently when I wanted to find a post that I saw way back, and when I found it I saw that it was only like a week since it was posted, I was sure it was over 1 month.