IsildursBane's recent activity
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Comment on What does your computer setup look like? in ~tech
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentI tried to keep the appearance and vibe of the old one the same. I knew the mechanics of the old system needed a revamp, but I also wanted to honour the work of the first builders, instead of...I tried to keep the appearance and vibe of the old one the same. I knew the mechanics of the old system needed a revamp, but I also wanted to honour the work of the first builders, instead of erasing their contributions to the server.
I added in the pale wood when I built it, to future proof the storage system since that update was announced when I was building it. I didn't want it to be obsolete weeks after completion.
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Comment on What does your computer setup look like? in ~tech
IsildursBane Link ParentOpen/closed back is the more common term I have heard for headphone types. I believe it refers to the outer shell of the headphones, whether it is a solid exterior or if it is a grillOpen/closed back is the more common term I have heard for headphone types. I believe it refers to the outer shell of the headphones, whether it is a solid exterior or if it is a grill
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Comment on Tildes End-of-Year 'Awards' 2024 in ~talk
IsildursBane Link ParentYou could also count it as the longest thread of comments. Or you could calculate it by word count. Or maybe do an average word count per comment (or maybe mean/median)? Just having the most...You could also count it as the longest thread of comments. Or you could calculate it by word count. Or maybe do an average word count per comment (or maybe mean/median)? Just having the most comments is the simplest way to count
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Comment on Tildes End-of-Year 'Awards' 2024 in ~talk
IsildursBane Link Parent@GravySleeve's volcano. In general Gravy does a really good job in having their builds be an experience for the community (volcano roller coaster, haunted house, and Christmas village)@GravySleeve's volcano. In general Gravy does a really good job in having their builds be an experience for the community (volcano roller coaster, haunted house, and Christmas village)
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Comment on What does your computer setup look like? in ~tech
IsildursBane Link ParentAs someone with both open back and closed back headphones, it is nice having both for my use case. I decide on which to wear depending on my mood and what is happening around me. I would recommend...As someone with both open back and closed back headphones, it is nice having both for my use case. I decide on which to wear depending on my mood and what is happening around me. I would recommend open backs if you need to be aware of your surroundings. A good affordable entry pair would be the AKG K240, which is what I have
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Comment on What does your computer setup look like? in ~tech
IsildursBane (edited )Linkhttps://imgur.com/a/KC9lgcp My computer setup has nothing individually impressive, but as a whole I quite like it. Computer is a custom built: Ryzen 5 5500 Asus MOBO 32gb RAM EVGA GTX 970 I do...My computer setup has nothing individually impressive, but as a whole I quite like it.
Computer is a custom built:
- Ryzen 5 5500
- Asus MOBO
- 32gb RAM
- EVGA GTX 970
- I do know the setup is not balanced, got some parts for free or on sale when my computer broke in September)
Audio:
- Schiit magni and modi dac and amp
- vintage passive speakers (no brand)
- AKG K240 open back headphones (I believe this is the model I have)
- Sennheiser HD280 pro closed back headphones that I modified with a removable cable
- Sennheiser IE 100 pro IEMs
- Soundcraft notepad 12fx mixer that I pull out when needing to use a mic. I also have additional stereo line inputs to route several sources on my computer to dedicated channels (and therefore dedicated knobs for adjusting).
- Audio Technica AT2020V mic (identical to AT2020 except it comes with a shock mount and is silver).
- Electro Voice Model 664 vintage mic (mine was probably made in the 1960s) that I have mainly used for doing concerts, but want to try it for my voice when gaming for fun at some point
Peripherals:
- wired Logitech mechanical keyboard with brown switches. I am considering upgrading this at some point but it was an upgrade from membrane.
- Logitech G502 wired mouse for gaming
- Logitech MX Master 3 for video editing and general productivity tasks
- Monitors are IPS 60hz 1080p on primary and 1600×900 for secondary. I think primary is 24", and secondary is 19.5"
The desk is something I built a few years back. It is made with iron pipes painted black and plywood that I stained. I then got cables all at the right length so cable management is quite clean. My computer sits behind the black cloth door. It stays cool, and also has a cloth back to keep airflow. My case is a large aggressive gaming aesthetic that I do not like, hence why it is hidden away. I also installed headphone and cable hooks in my desktop compartment keeping my headphones organized. Overall it is clear that audio is something I deeply enjoy, so most of the cost of my setup is spent in that
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentI am disappointed I may miss any Christmas festivities that may happen on the server (still haven't tried the Christmas village boat race). I am excited for joining again in the new year and see...I am disappointed I may miss any Christmas festivities that may happen on the server (still haven't tried the Christmas village boat race). I am excited for joining again in the new year and see what has been built on the server while I am away.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane LinkSo I will probably not be on the server until the new year. Community Storage does not have working chunk loaders yet. If someone wants to tackle it, let me know and I can provide information of...So I will probably not be on the server until the new year. Community Storage does not have working chunk loaders yet. If someone wants to tackle it, let me know and I can provide information of the current system, to make swapping it out easier. I already have a redstone line to turn the chunk loaders on/off and the three portals needed are already built.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentI need to just revisit the bulk loading section in general, I just have not gotten around to it yet as I have been focusing on getting the chunk loaders working reliably enoughI need to just revisit the bulk loading section in general, I just have not gotten around to it yet as I have been focusing on getting the chunk loaders working reliably enough
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentStorage system chunk loaders have been causing me a lot of frustration recently. It seems the design I built and then modified has some issues (with either the initial design or my modifications)....Storage system chunk loaders have been causing me a lot of frustration recently. It seems the design I built and then modified has some issues (with either the initial design or my modifications). So I need to sit down and research how to improve it and start fresh, I just have not gotten around to doing so yet
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentPlacing a shulker dispenser for the rockets could potentially work, but there is some modifications to community storage first. I am also considering revising bulk storage area, and with that we...Placing a shulker dispenser for the rockets could potentially work, but there is some modifications to community storage first. I am also considering revising bulk storage area, and with that we may be able to have a dedicated slice to rockets if that interests you
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
IsildursBane (edited )Link ParentNot sure how they are now, since I got my first Truwood when they were starting out, but I would say they are a mixed bag. I had issues with a few of them, but got good warranty work on them. Part...Not sure how they are now, since I got my first Truwood when they were starting out, but I would say they are a mixed bag. I had issues with a few of them, but got good warranty work on them. Part of my problem was that I was daily wearing them, and wooden watches are not designed to be as durable as other watches. So part of my problem was user error, but I have had too high of a failure rate with them to fully endorse them, even though most problems were covered with warranty. In total, I believe I went through one of their first revision watches and two of their second revision watches with a mechanical failure, and had two straps break on me. One of the mechanical failures I am hoping to take to a watchmaker to get it repaired. However, when I was daily wearing it in university I got a lot of compliments, and now that I just use the working one as a formal watch, I get less compliments but it occassionally does get noticed.
Edit: I felt this rambled on a bit and wasn't concise and organized so I am going to make a pros and cons list of my experience with Truwood watches
Pros:
- Distinct watches that get a lot of compliments
- Affordable
- Good customer service/warranty
Cons:
- Lack durability, which is common for wood watches. Not sure how Truwood compares to others, but it is not a good daily watch. I had three failed mechanisms (one of which was their old design)
- Their straps are not that good, I did have two break on me after a year or two of daily wear. Their older versions had a much nicer strap, that I did carry forward on some of the watches once the mechanism failed
Overall: I would recommend them as a formal watch that is worn occasionally, but the reliability issue makes it something I would not recommend as a daily watch
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
IsildursBane Link ParentWith watches, it is something most people overlook until they get one. For men, it is kind of the one piece of jewelry that you get, and people do notice them more than you think. I personally...With watches, it is something most people overlook until they get one. For men, it is kind of the one piece of jewelry that you get, and people do notice them more than you think.
I personally have four watches which are:
- Cheap casio digital watch that I wear for running and cycling
- Timex chronograph that is my main watch. I quite like it but it is heavy and I do want to replace the strap
- Two truwood watches. These are affordable wooden watches that I have gotten lots of compliments on. Because they are wooden, they are not as durable and so I use them for more formal things. One of them is currently broken, so I am hoping to send it in to a local watch repairman to get it fixed one day
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentIt is worth mentioning that for most items, community storage does not have the capacity to store that large amount of items. The mob drops category is the most likely to overfill, since we get a...It is worth mentioning that for most items, community storage does not have the capacity to store that large amount of items. The mob drops category is the most likely to overfill, since we get a decent amount of various mob drops and they can really compound and take up the four double chests dedicated to them.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentI am still having issues with the chunk loaders. I am currently trying to come up with a new solution. I need to research good chunk loaders that have an on/off switch that will restart when they...I am still having issues with the chunk loaders. I am currently trying to come up with a new solution. I need to research good chunk loaders that have an on/off switch that will restart when they fail, as my modifications are just making a mess of the design I started with
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Comment on What’s your “I didn’t know I needed that” item? in ~life
IsildursBane Link ParentI really like the ammo can suggestion. In general, I have an appreciation of good storage containers that add to the item that it is storing. This appreciation comes from Adam Savage who on the...I really like the ammo can suggestion. In general, I have an appreciation of good storage containers that add to the item that it is storing. This appreciation comes from Adam Savage who on the YouTube channel Tested, he frequently builds containers for his replica props that fit the aesthetic. I have started making containers for some of my stuff, and it adds to the experience of using it. So if there is something that feels like it would make sense to grab from an ammo container, I would recommend it even if it does not need the ruggedness
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Comment on What’s something that you weren’t supposed to see/hear, but did? in ~talk
IsildursBane LinkI found out what my birthday present this year from my wife is. My birthday is in early January so my wife has learned that she has to buy both a birthday present and a Christmas present at the...I found out what my birthday present this year from my wife is. My birthday is in early January so my wife has learned that she has to buy both a birthday present and a Christmas present at the same time, or else the birthday present tends to not arrive in time. We were having a conversation late last week where she mentioned she was unsure of a birthday gift and was asking for information on the things on my gift list. I realized after the fact that with what I shared what she was most likely to buy me as a gift. The next day, we were selling something used, and so she opened her email up in front of me as we were waiting for the e-transfer and I saw the confirmation email from a website that only one thing on my list sells (and what my guess was going to be). Luckily, since everything was not subtle the night before, I have teased her that I have 95% confidence in what she will get me for my birthday.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentI did find the redstone line you mentioned. I just need to send a redstone signal down to the chunk loaders to turn them on/off. I need to think of how I want to approach that. I also should look...I did find the redstone line you mentioned. I just need to send a redstone signal down to the chunk loaders to turn them on/off. I need to think of how I want to approach that.
I also should look into optimizing some of my redstone for lag, as I am starting to have an increasing amount of redstone for the chunk loaders and I want to try and minimize performance impact as much as possible
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentI read over this comment when you initially posted it, but took the time today to fully read through it (including looking up what ME/CFS is). It is cool to hear that your YouTube videos started...I read over this comment when you initially posted it, but took the time today to fully read through it (including looking up what ME/CFS is). It is cool to hear that your YouTube videos started picking up. When Gravy, Tea, and myself were talking about it on the server, I was impressed on how well YouTube was going for you. To respond to your comment about missing playing with us, I am unsure what accessibility features minecraft has, but if it interests you you could hope on to just hang out in chat. I have occasionally joined the server to hang out in chat, and others probably have too.
Depending on the graphics card, it is not uncommon for there to be more video ports than the amount of displays it can support. Depending on your GPU, it may only support 5 displays, but has more than five ports so that people will most likely have the ports they need