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Comment on What are your favourite time-loop based books, movies and video games? in ~talk
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Comment on What game intended for multiplayer did you enjoy playing solo? in ~games
Spaz I feel you on this. Even though I really enjoy racing other people I usually prefer to drive solo as well. Of my 2000 something hours in rFactor 2 I'd guess that at least half of that is...I feel you on this. Even though I really enjoy racing other people I usually prefer to drive solo as well. Of my 2000 something hours in rFactor 2 I'd guess that at least half of that is hotlapping alone and working on my setups while trying to improve my personal best times around the Nürburgring.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of January 5 in ~games
Spaz ABI-DOS isn't on sale but instead is now totally free. If you enjoy Zachtronics style games like SpaceChem then this might be worth trying. Announcement from the developer (post link):ABI-DOS isn't on sale but instead is now totally free. If you enjoy Zachtronics style games like SpaceChem then this might be worth trying.
Announcement from the developer (post link):
- As promised in December, the game is now completely free for everyone to enjoy—forever!
- This decision comes after modest sales during the first month and a half after release. While the game was still profitable, financial gain was never my primary motivation (I have an independent job outside of game development). My true passion lies in creating Zach-like games with open-ended puzzles and intricate technical solutions. Now, my goal is to reach a wider audience. If significant revenue isn’t feasible, I’d much rather let more people experience and enjoy the game for free.
- The game is fully complete and features no microtransactions.
- If you’d like to show your appreciation for playing the game for free, here’s a simple request: play through the first 12–20 levels, or as many as you like. If you enjoy the experience, leaving a positive review would mean the world to me (I will read you review for sure)—that’s all the “payment” I need!
- If you’d like to make a donation, even a small one, I’d greatly appreciate it! There’s a donation button available on the Discord server, where you can also ask for help or discuss game levels.
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Comment on What do you think about the Apex Pro Keyboard? in ~tech
Spaz (edited )LinkI've been using the full-sized Apex Pro for almost two years now and I really like it but I do have a couple complaints. I've not had any issues with switches dying, LED failure or scratchy...I've been using the full-sized Apex Pro for almost two years now and I really like it but I do have a couple complaints. I've not had any issues with switches dying, LED failure or scratchy feeling keys like others have mentioned. This board has been used extensively for both work and gaming, and I would guess that I rank in the upper echelon of power-users when it comes to keystrokes-per-year.
I dislike clicky switches and love shallow activation points so the hall effect style is wonderful for me. Overall the feeling of the board is quite nice and I really do enjoy typing on it. One thing I really love is the feeling of the wrist rest; it's very... skin like (I know that sounds a bit odd). I even bought a spare one in case the original wears out, though after two years of heavy use it's still looking quite new after a good wipe down with a cloth and some warm water.
Now onto the downsides. First is no Linux configuration software. Sure, the board works out of the box on Linux and you can do basic setup on the board itself but some things like customizing the (mostly pointless) mini-led screen required me to boot up Windows to use the Steelseries software. Not a big deal but still worth mentioning. Also I should point out that after you have your board customized the way you'd like you can delete the software as it's not required and the changes you've made will be saved to it's onboard memory.
Second issue is the USB port on the top left of the keyboard, it has a crazy bright white LED ring around it that you can't turn off and it causes a reflection on my screen. The only solution is to not have the second USB plugged in which means that added port on the board is useless to me.
Third is the cable, it's thick, very stiff, and you'll never get the factory added kinks out of it. I'm still slightly annoyed at the sight of the zig-zag cable, especially considering price of the board.
On the point of LED failure I should also disclose that while none of my LEDs have failed, I've also only had them turned on maybe 4 times, with one of those instances being right now to check if the LEDs were working as I typed this reply.
Edit: Typos
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Spaz For another alternative check your distro's software repo for PCSXR (or PCSX-Redux for the currently maintained fork). Have been using it for years without issue.For another alternative check your distro's software repo for PCSXR (or PCSX-Redux for the currently maintained fork). Have been using it for years without issue.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Spaz I believe I'm within the last few hours of the game and like you I've tried to get as much done as possible in my first play-through, though I think I'm about 80 hours in... maybe I've spent a bit...I believe I'm within the last few hours of the game and like you I've tried to get as much done as possible in my first play-through, though I think I'm about 80 hours in... maybe I've spent a bit too much time looking for phasmids.
The world also really drew me in and with that I'm pretty disappointed there will not be a continuation of the story. The mystique of it all and the pale in particular really captivated me.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Spaz The first link in your post loops back to this thread. Is this the one you meant to post?The first link in your post loops back to this thread. Is this the one you meant to post?
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Comment on Longevity of tech equipment in ~tech
Spaz My gaming/hobby PC is getting pretty long in the tooth these days. Originally built in 2011 using an Intel 2600k, two GTX 580s, a custom test-bench case (DangerDen if anyone remembers them) and...My gaming/hobby PC is getting pretty long in the tooth these days. Originally built in 2011 using an Intel 2600k, two GTX 580s, a custom test-bench case (DangerDen if anyone remembers them) and massive custom watercooling loop. Over the years I've upgraded the SSD/HDD's many times and in 2018 I swapped the GTX 580 SLi setup for an 8GB RTX 2070 when 1.5GB of VRAM was no longer viable.
Thanks to an aggressive overclock, gaming at 1080p and not playing the latest AAA titles I've not really had a huge reason to upgrade. Remembering how quickly computers were considered obsolete in the 90's and early 00's I wanted to see if I could make this machine last a decade. Now that we're a few years beyond that there are some sentimental reasons partially responsible for holding me back from an upgrade. This machine and I have done so much work together, crunched countless numbers, made lots of art and it has been the main game server hub for my friends that I am finding it difficult to power it down and say goodbye.
Also with the cost of building a new, fancy computer right now replacing it is not feasible, unfortunately.
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Comment on Follow up on the username thread: What Tildes users do you recognize when browsing and, without being rude or inflammatory, what is your impression of them? in ~tildes
Spaz The ones that usually stick out most for me are @cfabbro and @mycketforvirrad. Cfabbro often posts the helpful archive links which are much appreciated and Mycketforvirrad (which my brain always...The ones that usually stick out most for me are @cfabbro and @mycketforvirrad.
Cfabbro often posts the helpful archive links which are much appreciated and Mycketforvirrad (which my brain always wants to read as 'My ticket for rides') is the tag/title master. One day I hope to post a topic that gets all the tags and title right without needing corrections/additions.
Honorable mentions for @kfwyre and @chocobean because they are pretty regular, helpful posters that I see often.
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Comment on What are your favorite “chore” games? in ~games
Spaz Diablo II somewhat fits the definition of a chore game. I play an old version (1.09) on a private server called Diablo09 with about a dozen other semi-active players. Most of my time playing the...Diablo II somewhat fits the definition of a chore game. I play an old version (1.09) on a private server called Diablo09 with about a dozen other semi-active players.
Most of my time playing the game is doing the same old cow runs, boss runs and gold farming over and over again when I have spare time, want to game and don't particularly want to use my brain. All for the goal of finding better equipment so that I can PVP with the other handful of players once a year...
The game is a nostalgic comfort-food slot machine of sorts to me. Though these days even when I do hit a jackpot the elation only lasts for a fleeting moment. I think part of that is the realization that our tiny community is fading away.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of November 10 in ~games
Spaz Steam is having another sale-fest and this time the theme is cooking. It's not really a genre I have a lot of experience with but would certainly recommend PlateUp! (66% off) if you're interested...Steam is having another sale-fest and this time the theme is cooking.
It's not really a genre I have a lot of experience with but would certainly recommend PlateUp! (66% off) if you're interested in doing some 2-4 player co-op where you have to manage and run all the aspects you would expect in a restaurant.
Your main goal of course is to cook, serve and ultimately make it through 15 days of ever increasing customer volume. Between each day you're given the opportunity to purchase new equipment and organize/redesign your kitchen and dining areas to better suit your needs.
In the group that I've played with a couple of us have worked in a kitchen in our youth and my friends wife Vicky was previously a server so we naturally sorted ourselves between front and back of house. Vic' runs the dining room with blazing efficiency, yelling out orders while us boys in the back are ever scrambling to keep up and not burn the place down. It can be great, hectic fun but there have been a few occasions where we've shelved the game for some time after a particularly tough run as it can really feel a bit too much like work if you've ever done this stuff in real life.
Definitely worth $10 if any of this sounds interesting to you. And a side note for Factorio players, you can do a decent amount of automation in the kitchen with conveyor belts and auto-assemblers if you're lucky enough to get the right item/equipment choices between each day.
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Comment on Reddit is profitable for the first time ever, with nearly 100 million daily users in ~tech
Spaz They no doubt have a very large base of active accounts but I do wonder what percentage of that is bots. Over the last few years a significant portion the site has seemingly been overrun with...They no doubt have a very large base of active accounts but I do wonder what percentage of that is bots. Over the last few years a significant portion the site has seemingly been overrun with them, very few people take notice and the mods/admins don't appear to care. It's disappointing to see what the site has become but on the bright side that has helped me cut down my Reddit time significantly, to the point where I only really go there a few times a week to check up on a few game subs.
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Comment on Scientists and archivists worry Epic Games' control of the 3D model market will 'destroy' cultural heritage in ~games
Spaz With the posted article in mind it's worth mentioning that SketchFab was acquired by Epic Games in 2021. It was announced last week that the SketchFab store has now been moved to Epic's new Fab...With the posted article in mind it's worth mentioning that SketchFab was acquired by Epic Games in 2021. It was announced last week that the SketchFab store has now been moved to Epic's new Fab domain to unify it with their Unreal Marketplace. I believe it was mentioned previously that SketchFab will be phased out completely at some point.
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Comment on The Playstation 2 "Emotion Engine" was worthy of the hype in ~games
Spaz What a fantastic link, thank you for posting it!What a fantastic link, thank you for posting it!
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Comment on Twelve years and $700 million later, what's going on with Star Citizen's development? in ~games
Spaz All I wanted was a successor to Wing Commander, and so when CIG launched their kickstarter I gave them 30-something dollars with the hope that Squadron 42 would be completed somewhere around 2018....All I wanted was a successor to Wing Commander, and so when CIG launched their kickstarter I gave them 30-something dollars with the hope that Squadron 42 would be completed somewhere around 2018. I loosely followed the development, checking on it every few months and trying out the builds once or twice a year. I think it was around 2017 when I stopped looking into it at all, fully accepting that Squadron 42 had no priority over The Verse and selling more ships.
Another release window for Sq.42 has now been set for approximately 2026 but I have no confidence that they will hit that mark. Judging by my play-time in the betas you could say I've gotten my $30 worth of entertainment, but that doesn't stop my disappointment in the whole saga that Star Citizen has become over the dozen years since that kickstarter.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Spaz It really is. HDB may have some advice on how to erase your memory so you can experience it that way once more.It really is. HDB may have some advice on how to erase your memory so you can experience it that way once more.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Spaz But I'm a copporooni and opening doors is what I do! I even got into the container with the... Spoiler mega rich light-bending guy. There must be a way in... there has to be!But I'm a copporooni and opening doors is what I do! I even got into the container with the...
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mega rich light-bending guy.There must be a way in... there has to be!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Spaz Still plugging away at Disco Elysium. Finally found my badge and am now currently hunting for the elusive cryptids along the dreary coastline. I tried to open a door and failed but I'm having...Still plugging away at Disco Elysium. Finally found my badge and am now currently hunting for the elusive cryptids along the dreary coastline. I tried to open a door and failed but I'm having trouble accepting that. Another mistake was made, a big one, I called her. I should not have. I called her again... I really should not have.
This game makes me sad, but it also makes me laugh... Sometimes it makes me think about things I'd rather forget.
Thought gained: Repressing Depression
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Using winutil or MicroWin to disable Windows Recall is breaking File Explorer
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Spaz After reaching the 10th and final act of Path of Exile, at level 74, I've decided to take a bit of a break as progression has become a bit frustrating. Admittedly I've built my Dead-Eye Ranger as...After reaching the 10th and final act of Path of Exile, at level 74, I've decided to take a bit of a break as progression has become a bit frustrating. Admittedly I've built my Dead-Eye Ranger as a glass cannon but never had trouble with survivability until now where I seem to have hit a rather tall wall. Getting gear upgrades at this point has also been quite difficult as most stuff I find is trash and I'd rather spend my limited time playing the game instead of trying to trade for gear. I'll return to it in a few weeks to power through the rest of the campaign.
In its place I've gone back to continue Disco Elysium. I'm currently on the 4th day, playing as a highly logical, dramatic, physical instrument that believes he is a superstar art cop with political alignments that are all over the place (though predominantly a communistic ultra-liberal). The amount of dialogue choice in this game depending on the skills you have chosen is really quite staggering and I'm planning to do multiple play-throughs to see how differently things can play out. I also really love the writing and think the voice acting is top notch, without a doubt it's some of the best I've experienced in a game so far. I would certainly recommend this game to anyone that is interested in an RPG without combat. Well, mostly without combat as there are a few instances with violent solutions that you can choose, but these are still dialogue based skill-checks and there is no active combat in the game that I'm aware of.
Russian Doll was quite enjoyable, though everyone I've talked to about it couldn't get over it being mostly an alternate version of Groundhog Day.