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Comment on Steam Replay 2024: Discussion topic in ~games
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Comment on Car maintenance/replacement advice in ~transport
SamusAu LinkHow much oil is it burning though in a week / month? With your normal drive can you get by checking / topping off when you get gas, or is it burning it quick enough to need more every other day? I...How much oil is it burning though in a week / month? With your normal drive can you get by checking / topping off when you get gas, or is it burning it quick enough to need more every other day? I have a 2004 CRV that burns about 3/4s of a quart a month under normal driving. For that little I just keep a case of cheap, crappy synthetic oil in the car and top it off the 1st of every month. Been doing that for about 3 years without issue. If you are just looking to limp the car along for a year or so spending a hundred or two on oil might not be the worst idea.
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Comment on What irrational video game requirements do you have? in ~games
SamusAu LinkGames with a forced stealth section when the rest of the game doesn't support or allow stealth at all. I don't mind a forced stealth section when the game at least allows you to play stealth...Games with a forced stealth section when the rest of the game doesn't support or allow stealth at all. I don't mind a forced stealth section when the game at least allows you to play stealth outside of that - Ghost Recon wildlands, Metro Exodus - games where you can legit play stealthy or can run and gun just fine. But when you are forced to play against the games mechanics to be stealthy drives me insane. The stealth level in the first Hotline Miami game is a great (or terrible) example. That is a game that was built around fast, efficient and brutal combat. But for 1 level lets just throw all that in the trash and make you basically guess your way though the level where none of your tools or skills from the rest of the game apply. And then after it, never use anything you might have gleaned from that section ever again.
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Comment on What would America look like if it lost WWIII? in ~society
SamusAu LinkIn this (ridiculous) scenario of America being beaten down enough to lose control of itself to China, there is no way China are left in any better state. No one is going to win ww3. Maybe someone...In this (ridiculous) scenario of America being beaten down enough to lose control of itself to China, there is no way China are left in any better state. No one is going to win ww3. Maybe someone loses less, but there is no winning that fight.
Also, the jump from 'attack on carrier group' to 'America is under the thumb' is cosmic to say the least.
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Comment on What's on your Christmas lists, dads of Tildes? in ~life.men
SamusAu Link ParentI was in that same boat until I accidentally shorted a car battery to ground via my wedding ring. That was close enough that now I have a silicone one I wear while working on things.I was in that same boat until I accidentally shorted a car battery to ground via my wedding ring. That was close enough that now I have a silicone one I wear while working on things.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~talk
SamusAu LinkI'd try to find the PR or marketing company that represents said famous person and get in contact with them. I have to deal with celebrities somewhat frequently and that's usually where the...I'd try to find the PR or marketing company that represents said famous person and get in contact with them. I have to deal with celebrities somewhat frequently and that's usually where the conversation starts.
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Comment on T20 bits and screws, what am I doing wrong? in ~life.home_improvement
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Comment on Is there any book that you keep trying but can not get through? in ~books
SamusAu Link ParentI want to love the Silmarillion, but reading it feels like English homework.I want to love the Silmarillion, but reading it feels like English homework.
Stardew Valley, Satisfactory & Red dead 2 are my top 3, and I want to say last year it was Stardew Valley, Factorio & Red dead 2. SDV the wife and I play religiously and 1.6 was just amazing, as was playing the game again not modded to hell and back again. Probably my favorite game of all time, as an adult with limited time and too much stress its just such a calm experience (I say that as if I don't play to min/max the shit out of things, but still...). Satisfactory scratched the logic puzzle itch, a bit of a pain to build in but awesome none the less. RDR2 I finished last year, a masterpiece of a game for sure, but I was playing it an old arse PC with a 1070 - After getting a big upgrade Ive been playing back though with everything at ultra. Holy hell what a great looking game.
Also of note, the Steam median for games play is only 4?! I had 28 this year and felt like I didn't play that many new or different games.