ShroudedScribe's recent activity
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Comment on Summer US box office hits all-time $4.76B record: how audiences surrendered to moviegoing in ~movies
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
ShroudedScribe LinkOne thing we did at our wedding, and something I've seen done at others, is to give centerpieces, flowers, etc. to your guests if they would like to take them. Obviously don't do this if you want...One thing we did at our wedding, and something I've seen done at others, is to give centerpieces, flowers, etc. to your guests if they would like to take them. Obviously don't do this if you want to keep some of it for yourself, but if it's something that would get thrown away or otherwise discarded, it can instead become something nice for your guests to remember the wedding (especially close family).
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe LinkI'm working on setting up an overly complex method of watching my 3D printer's progress through my media platform of choice (Emby). The webcam stream from my 3D printer uses MJPG, which is great...I'm working on setting up an overly complex method of watching my 3D printer's progress through my media platform of choice (Emby).
The webcam stream from my 3D printer uses MJPG, which is great for viewing from a web browser, but not very friendly for many other video decoders, etc. Emby does not support MJPG for streaming purposes (Live TV, or even plugins like IPTV), so a direct stream is out.
There's a restreaming software called MediaMTX, but that also doesn't work (directly) with MJPG.
So what I've decided to do is use Neko, a VNC-esque software with broadcast capabilities, to show the Fluidd webpage from my 3D printer (which will also include current progress, temps, etc.) and convert it to an RTMP stream. I will then use MediaMTX to parse that stream into an Emby-compatible format (TBD), and access it via an M3U file published by MediaMTX. This will create a "Live TV" channel for my 3D printer!
If anyone has any other suggestions, I'm all ears, but this is the way I've come up with to show a webpage as a video stream.
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Comment on Who likes GTA? in ~games
ShroudedScribe LinkI played IV well after launch, enjoyed it quite a bit. I bought V around PC launch and also liked it. While I prefer single player, I also did some online with friends. I didn't like it enough to...I played IV well after launch, enjoyed it quite a bit. I bought V around PC launch and also liked it. While I prefer single player, I also did some online with friends.
I didn't like it enough to do what some people are doing - buying a used console to get access to 6 on day one. I'll wait for a PC release without question, and even then probably wait for the first sale. (Assuming it doesn't completely flop for some reason.)
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe Link ParentI've read to not bother unless you have an enclosure, though some have been successful with an open setup as long as they can keep temps stable and make sure there are no drafts, etc. For the...I don't know how easily I can print ABS with my setup, might be fine, I do think ABS is quite a bit more toxic while printing IIRC though which might not work for my particular situation.
I've read to not bother unless you have an enclosure, though some have been successful with an open setup as long as they can keep temps stable and make sure there are no drafts, etc.
For the safety of ABS, the enclosed printer has a carbon filter, and I'm running an air purifier in the room. We also are not in the room while it's printing ABS. From what I've read, this should be sufficient.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe LinkEnded up buying a 3D printer! The ~comp related use case I'm currently working on is printing parts for my server rack. I got a spool of ABS filament to handle the heat better than PLA - a...Ended up buying a 3D printer! The ~comp related use case I'm currently working on is printing parts for my server rack. I got a spool of ABS filament to handle the heat better than PLA - a previous print I had the library make for me started to sag/bend pretty quickly, and they only do PLA, so that was part of my motivation to buy a printer.
It's been fun to learn how to use the slicer, develop an understanding of different materials and temps required, etc. Even with a modern printer, there's certainly some trial and error, to the point I'm still too afraid to print things overnight as I want to monitor the webcam at all times.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe Link ParentI love these types of games, so keep us posted! While you're currently in the early part of the dev process, maybe consider if you want to incorporate multiplayer co-op one day? Thinking about...I love these types of games, so keep us posted!
While you're currently in the early part of the dev process, maybe consider if you want to incorporate multiplayer co-op one day? Thinking about that from the start might help with future headaches.
Or if you're designing a purely single player experience that's completely fine too! I'm just being selfish and looking for more of these games to play with my partner. :)
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe LinkI'm exploring purchasing a 3D printer, as someone with no experience with them. I think I'm capable of using one, but acknowledge I need to do a lot of research. I want something with at least a...I'm exploring purchasing a 3D printer, as someone with no experience with them. I think I'm capable of using one, but acknowledge I need to do a lot of research.
I want something with at least a 300mm print bed, and the QIDI Plus5 just came out, which is tempting. I don't really think I'd use multicolor, so not worried about that right now.
If anyone has any introductory resources they'd recommend, I'm all ears.
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Comment on Others that also have an aversion to onions, when is it OK? in ~food
ShroudedScribe LinkI've found my people! I've always hated onion in any form that isn't powder. I do appreciate the flavor onion powder brings to dishes, and I cook with it. But any other form of onion is hard for...I've found my people! I've always hated onion in any form that isn't powder. I do appreciate the flavor onion powder brings to dishes, and I cook with it.
But any other form of onion is hard for me to tolerate. I periodically try to test if my tastes have changed and give them another shot, but I've yet to come around to enjoying them across my entire life.
I can't help but wonder if it's environmental due to not having onions at a young age. My mom also hates onions and would never cook with them, etc. Or there's a chance it's genetic, but that seems less likely.
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Comment on Hawaiian caterpillar patrols spiderwebs camouflaged in insect prey’s body parts in ~science
ShroudedScribe LinkThis is a neat discovery. Are there any other animals that exhibit this type of behavior?This is a neat discovery. Are there any other animals that exhibit this type of behavior?
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Hawaiian caterpillar patrols spiderwebs camouflaged in insect prey’s body parts
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Comment on Atari makes Universal movie deal for ten iconic game properties in ~movies
ShroudedScribe LinkI wonder if Atari is thinking this will help propel their hotel venture. I'm skeptical as to if it will ever even be fully built.I wonder if Atari is thinking this will help propel their hotel venture. I'm skeptical as to if it will ever even be fully built.
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe Link ParentWell, I would argue you already are taking on the risk of collecting that type of content. If the organizer is filtering the images and choosing what to display, that's someone who provided their...Well, I would argue you already are taking on the risk of collecting that type of content. If the organizer is filtering the images and choosing what to display, that's someone who provided their address (payment info) taking a lot of risk to share inappropriate images.
But I fully respect you doing things within the confines of your own comfort level. And what you've built is already impressive!
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
ShroudedScribe Link ParentDo you have plans to include the ability for the event organizer to make a curated gallery to share with others? That would be incredibly useful for all types of events. I'm envisioning allowing...Do you have plans to include the ability for the event organizer to make a curated gallery to share with others? That would be incredibly useful for all types of events.
I'm envisioning allowing the organizer to just select the photos they like, then they appear on the "public" side of the event, perhaps even at the same URL where photos are/were uploaded.
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Comment on The White House now determines which customers can access new AI models in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentThat wasn't immediately apparent to me, but looking up "TheStreet" I see how that might be the case. I first found this out from a blog post that was very meandering and hard to follow, and this...That wasn't immediately apparent to me, but looking up "TheStreet" I see how that might be the case. I first found this out from a blog post that was very meandering and hard to follow, and this article was much more concise, with sources cited.
I'll add this one to my list to avoid for the future, though.
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Comment on Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link ParentCan I ask how you reached that conclusion? I just saw this article, and I assume Micron can't be the only company that will make similar agreements: Micron locks in historically high memory prices...Can I ask how you reached that conclusion? I just saw this article, and I assume Micron can't be the only company that will make similar agreements:
Micron locks in historically high memory prices for five years
Micron has signed 16 SCAs, most of them covering 2026 to 2030, and that they involve a commitment to buy a certain quantity of product and pay for it in a pricing band that has a floor and a ceiling price. The floor price covers the historically high gross margins mentioned above, and the ceiling price means those who commit to an SCA are insulated if memory prices go even higher.
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Comment on The White House now determines which customers can access new AI models in ~tech
ShroudedScribe Link...The Trump administration has now asked OpenAI to stagger the rollout of its newest model, GPT-5.6, rather than release it broadly, The Information reported, a request Reuters later confirmed.
CEO Sam Altman told staff the government would be “approving access customer by customer” during the preview period.
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Frontier AI models are increasingly treated less like ordinary commercial software and more like a national security asset, something to be cleared, monitored, and occasionally pulled rather than simply regulated after release.
Two labs, two models, two ad hoc interventions inside a few weeks is no longer a coincidence. It is the default way Washington manages frontier AI launches right now, agency by agency, with no statute defining where the line sits.
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The White House now determines which customers can access new AI models
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Comment on What is your eleventh favorite video game? in ~games
ShroudedScribe LinkFirst thing that comes to mind is Ape Escape. I haven't played it in a long time, I remember the controls being a little jank, and I never beat it. But it was a unique concept, and I'd consider...First thing that comes to mind is Ape Escape. I haven't played it in a long time, I remember the controls being a little jank, and I never beat it. But it was a unique concept, and I'd consider giving it another shot. Reaches 11th place for nostalgia.
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Comment on Shopping around for a new-and-improved backup solution in ~comp
ShroudedScribe LinkI've been using Plakar for a while and am pretty happy with it. I have backups run at different frequencies based on the needs of each set of data, and then back up the most frequent snapshots to...I've been using Plakar for a while and am pretty happy with it. I have backups run at different frequencies based on the needs of each set of data, and then back up the most frequent snapshots to a cloud S3 provider on a less frequent basis.
It took me a while to figure out how to set it up the way I wanted, but it's been chugging along in the background now with no issues.
I'm not sure if this is entirely true. This article suggests numbers are good, even if people are being more selective on who they see. For some anecdotal evidence, I was at a My Chemical Romance concert and nearly every seat at the arena was sold. (And there was no Ticketmaster resale for the event. Not that it keeps people from scalping, but it does change how that whole scheme works.)