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Comment on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II -- coming 2024 in ~games
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Comment on Folks in those $100k+ jobs, corporate types, office workers... What would you say you actually do? in ~life
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentI disagree. Things do not scale the same way in all places. The discrepancy between a teacher and a programmer may be 4x in the US, but be in the same ballparks as others. The work you do isn't as...I disagree. Things do not scale the same way in all places. The discrepancy between a teacher and a programmer may be 4x in the US, but be in the same ballparks as others.
The work you do isn't as much a factor as where you are, as the perception of the job, the supply/demand, local industry, cost of living etc play much larger factors.
I know everyone wants to think that some jobs are some kind of magical meritocratic stuff where you get X money because you are Y more productivity or Z more responsibility, but really, it isn't that much of a factor.
As an example, I was working as a developer in my country for 35k, which is average for a programmer, and slighty above average salary (IT industry is not strong here), and then got a job for 50k remote working for an US company with raises that have left me with about 100k, which is very, very good in my country. My work is actually easier than my old company (I also put insane hours, but I also had that before).
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Comment on Folks in those $100k+ jobs, corporate types, office workers... What would you say you actually do? in ~life
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentI'm not assuming OP is in the US. That kind of discrepancy happens a lot in the EU, though, which is my point.I'm not assuming OP is in the US. That kind of discrepancy happens a lot in the EU, though, which is my point.
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Comment on Folks in those $100k+ jobs, corporate types, office workers... What would you say you actually do? in ~life
LeberechtReinhold LinkYour location is the most important factor. You say you are a teacher, but there's plenty of places where 25k can be a good salary and others where it's below minimum wage. In some places 100k is...Your location is the most important factor. You say you are a teacher, but there's plenty of places where 25k can be a good salary and others where it's below minimum wage. In some places 100k is entry level salary, in others, what you would make at the top of the chain, like a VP.
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Comment on SAG Awards: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins for cast in a motion picture; Cillian Murphy and Lily Gladstone take lead acting prizes in ~movies
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentI don't think the mixed timelines do much for Oppenheimer. It tries to do them for a climax between the test, the inquiry and the conversation with Einstein, but the latter is hardly a twist or...I don't think the mixed timelines do much for Oppenheimer. It tries to do them for a climax between the test, the inquiry and the conversation with Einstein, but the latter is hardly a twist or anything worth having to pivot half the movie about.
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Comment on BAFTA Film Awards: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins Best Film in ~movies
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentOut of curiosity, how you felt about EEAO?Out of curiosity, how you felt about EEAO?
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Comment on BAFTA Film Awards: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins Best Film in ~movies
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentPast Lives was excellent, although I liked Oppenheimer more. My favorite this year was Society of the Snow though, the acting felt incredible.Past Lives was excellent, although I liked Oppenheimer more. My favorite this year was Society of the Snow though, the acting felt incredible.
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Comment on Gen Z boys and men more likely than baby boomers to believe feminism harmful, says poll in ~life.men
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentI still don't understand how Andrew Tate has gotten so popular for young kids. Like, I would understand if this was an issue for late teens believing they are gonna be rich and muscled and all...I still don't understand how Andrew Tate has gotten so popular for young kids.
Like, I would understand if this was an issue for late teens believing they are gonna be rich and muscled and all that typical stuff.
But that's not really the case, Andrew Tate has a lot of followers with age 10-12. That's insane, and I don't understand how anything he says is even relatable to them. Wasn't he even arrested? He's very obviously a scam!
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Comment on Is there a programming language that brings you joy? in ~comp
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentIMHO lisp-likes (I especially like clojure) may not be the easiest languages to fix a problem, but after they are done they tend to be very readable and easy to mantain and follow. I think there's...IMHO lisp-likes (I especially like clojure) may not be the easiest languages to fix a problem, but after they are done they tend to be very readable and easy to mantain and follow. I think there's a very special joy on that.
Python has like no friction, but I very often find my scripts to be very hacky since they are just made for specific things. A large app in python can be hard to mantain.
Rust is something I really like, as it has everything I feel lacking in C++ (my day to day language) but honestly I wish the borrow checker was smarter. Making some data layouts is a massive PITA.
C++ however is just horrible. The std is dysfunctional and every module has its own way of doing things, I discover gotchas often and new stuff is often undercooked. But the worst of all is building, one of the worst systems. This is especially true when crosscompiling.
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Comment on Bakers of Tildes, what do you like to bake, and for what type of occasion? in ~food
LeberechtReinhold LinkCardammon/Cinnamon rolls with almond flakes are my favorite and the one sweet I like the most. Relatively easy, don't need huge prep time, delicious. I do on occasion other types like cheesecake...Cardammon/Cinnamon rolls with almond flakes are my favorite and the one sweet I like the most. Relatively easy, don't need huge prep time, delicious.
I do on occasion other types like cheesecake (Basque/Spanish style), breads (substuting water with a dark beer can give it a strong flavor, although it makes it more dense), ricotta cookies (love how they can be shaped) and every year I do a Roscón de Reyes, a traditional 'cake' for January 6th in Spain.
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Comment on Multi-source journalism subscriptions? Also, seeking recommendations for sources. in ~talk
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentDidn't know about Bellingcat, but after checking them out, Im impressed by the research they do, it's great.Didn't know about Bellingcat, but after checking them out, Im impressed by the research they do, it's great.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~books
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentI agree with your last comment, so many fantasy novels seem to focus only on the world building and they become bloated messes that need volume upon volume. Pratchett did it well. His novels were...I agree with your last comment, so many fantasy novels seem to focus only on the world building and they become bloated messes that need volume upon volume.
Pratchett did it well. His novels were amazing, he built a complex world but that wasn't focus. Every novel has an actual meaning and objective, and the world gets polished as a result. They are all standalone and fairly short, but still manage to say more that Name of the Wind.
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Comment on The Creator is next-level sci-fi. So why isn't it being promoted that way? in ~movies
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentI saw it today and I got the feeling that they had some incredible concept art and they basically threw a plot to join it all together. The story is extremely heavy handed, but it could work if at...I saw it today and I got the feeling that they had some incredible concept art and they basically threw a plot to join it all together.
The story is extremely heavy handed, but it could work if at least the characters were relatable.
There were several ideas that they got from Akira, but I don't know how they ended up being so bland. There were also some moments that remind me of the scenes in Ghost in the Shell when they show the city... But for some reason the film cuts everything every few seconds and things don't last.
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Comment on Google user data has become a favorite police shortcut in ~tech
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentTerry Prachett said it best: Cheery was aware that Commander Vimes didn't like the phrase 'The innocent have nothing to fear', believing the innocent had everything to fear, mostly from the guilty...Terry Prachett said it best:
Cheery was aware that Commander Vimes didn't like the phrase 'The innocent have nothing to fear', believing the innocent had everything to fear, mostly from the guilty but in the longer term even more from those who say things like 'The innocent have nothing to fear'.
These kind of erosions of basic rights are always in the name of safety/children, but always end up being widespread abuse.
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Comment on What game, in your opinion, has the best graphics? in ~games
LeberechtReinhold LinkI think with the new Path Tracing, Cyberpunk 2077 is the absolute king. The game aesthetics fit a reflection heavy world, which is where path tracing shines. RDR2 can look stunning in its detail,...I think with the new Path Tracing, Cyberpunk 2077 is the absolute king. The game aesthetics fit a reflection heavy world, which is where path tracing shines.
RDR2 can look stunning in its detail, even if the lightning isn't quite there.
However there are games who I would say that have perfect graphics and it would not matter if it released in 20 years in the future.
Hollow Knight is probably the best example. That gane is polished to a ridiculous degree. Cuphead is another example of eternal visuals. To a certain degree, Disco Elysium painterly textures and exaggerated models as well, although I guess it could use more polish.
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Comment on Fortnite developer Epic Games axing 16% of staff, laying off 830 employees, and sells Bandcamp in ~games
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentThe new owner of Bandcamp is Songtradr, who also own 7digital and are basically the last bastion of buy and own music instead of streaming it. IMHO the true problem is that vast majority of people...The new owner of Bandcamp is Songtradr, who also own 7digital and are basically the last bastion of buy and own music instead of streaming it.
IMHO the true problem is that vast majority of people don't want to pay for the music, they prefer the streaming approach, and thus Bandcamp model is very, very hard to sustain.
Hope it survives though, the whole Postrock genre is there.
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Comment on Fresh Album Fridays: Mitski, Nas, Explosions in the Sky and more in ~music
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentI agree with the soundtrack feeling. Some of the old EITS albums feel pretty selfcontained, while some of their new work feels more like a companion piece. That said I love Moving On from the new...I agree with the soundtrack feeling. Some of the old EITS albums feel pretty selfcontained, while some of their new work feels more like a companion piece.
That said I love Moving On from the new album.
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Comment on Eight in ten women married to men still take husband’s last name, survey finds in ~life.women
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentIn Spain you can also decide if you want the maternal name first, although is not a very popular option. Ik general people use their first name more and more, even in formal ocassions, so they...In Spain you can also decide if you want the maternal name first, although is not a very popular option. Ik general people use their first name more and more, even in formal ocassions, so they don't care about last names, unless is something ridiculous, hard to spell or nobility.
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Comment on What comics books are you reading these days? in ~comics
LeberechtReinhold LinkI recently read It's Lonely at the Center of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood. While it probably won't become my favorite comic ever, It's certainly one of the comics that has made a huge impression on...I recently read It's Lonely at the Center of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood.
While it probably won't become my favorite comic ever, It's certainly one of the comics that has made a huge impression on me and has helped to self reflect. It's not a comfortable read due to the topic, but it's wildly imaginative and uses the medium very well.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this month? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
LeberechtReinhold Link ParentThe first two Patlabor movies are masterpieces. They are largely standalone from each other and the show, and have a much more serious tone. But they feel very modern, especially Patlabor 2.The first two Patlabor movies are masterpieces. They are largely standalone from each other and the show, and have a much more serious tone. But they feel very modern, especially Patlabor 2.
Considering the historical time frame, KCD2 is in the leadup of the hussite wars, so we should expect to see a lot of that tension on nobility and burghers, which explains the tone.
However Im sure that for most small villages the tone is going to be much lighter.