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Comment on Anyone playing Subnautica 2? in ~games
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Comment on Anyone playing Subnautica 2? in ~games
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentThe EULA for Subnautica 2 is uncommonly user hostile. No VPN usage is allowed, if you play the game on multiple devices you're required to buy multiple licenses to the game, no streaming or video...The EULA for Subnautica 2 is uncommonly user hostile. No VPN usage is allowed, if you play the game on multiple devices you're required to buy multiple licenses to the game, no streaming or video capture is allowed to be broadcast without an explicit disclaimer that Krafton does not approve, any streaming material belongs to Krafton, simply buying the game prohibits you openly speaking negatively about Krafton on top of all the usual "you own nothing and we can take it away for any reason with no warning" crap. Also if you breach the Subnautica 2 EULA Krafton reserves the right to remove your access to all Krafton games. At one point I think they even try to imply they will delete your Steam account if you refuse to follow the EULA, which isn't even something they're capable of doing.
I think all of the user hostile language is just intended to convince as many people as possible to avoid buying the game. Krafton's CEO doesn't want to pay the bonus to Unknown Worlds because he's an idiot so he's doing whatever he can to tank the game's sales thus not triggering the bonus. If someone does anything that might breach the EULA, they could risk losing everything. (If they erroneously believe the EULA is actually legally binding)
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Comment on Anyone playing Subnautica 2? in ~games
TBDBITLtrpt13 LinkI've bought it (mostly to spite Krafton) but I'm currently sitting on it for a while to let all the Early Access hiccups get ironed out. Just finished another playthrough of Subnautica 1 yesterday...I've bought it (mostly to spite Krafton) but I'm currently sitting on it for a while to let all the Early Access hiccups get ironed out. Just finished another playthrough of Subnautica 1 yesterday and I'm considering starting Below Zero again, though I've not actually completed that game. I bought BZ on day 1 and played through it before they massively changed the plot (I think you could only progress to finding the island base and then the game went "yep this is all we've got so far") and when I came back a few months later the plot was entirely different and for some reason that kind of dissuaded me from playing more. I really should give it another shot.
I'm additionally hesitant to actually start playing Subnautica 2 until they finalize things legally with Krafton. I'm sure 90% of the EULA is not legally enforceable, even in the states where "consumer protections" is the punchline to a joke rather than anything actually protective. However, I'm also not keen on risking losing my access to all my Subnautica games because I use a VPN and play on multiple devices. The EULA seems to me to be another blatantly obvious attempt to dissuade people from buying the game, all so Krafton doesn't have to pay the devs what they're owed. Fingers all the way crossed, in a year or two Unknown Worlds will be out from under Krafton's control and they'll retain ownership of the subnautica IP.
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Comment on New "old school" gadgets? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentWhat's your DAP of choice?What's your DAP of choice?
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentYoutube Revanced. Basically adblock plus sponsorblock in app formYoutube Revanced. Basically adblock plus sponsorblock in app form
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentBelieve me I know it...really not fond of the modern smartphone market trends.Believe me I know it...really not fond of the modern smartphone market trends.
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 LinkThanks so much everyone for the comments. I've read through them all (and I'll continue to do so) Does anyone have any experience with Ulefone? I didn't know they existed prior to GSMArena tossing...Thanks so much everyone for the comments. I've read through them all (and I'll continue to do so)
Does anyone have any experience with Ulefone? I didn't know they existed prior to GSMArena tossing them in my search results and now I'm gently wondering what the catch is. Probably should've mentioned so earlier but I couldn't care less about having a phone the size and weight of a brick. I'd happily take improved durability and features at the cost of.....all aesthetics
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentFairphones really intrigue me but they also have basically zero presence in the states.Fairphones really intrigue me but they also have basically zero presence in the states.
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentI'm VERY new to the world of Linux as an OS (started my first laptop running Mint in October) but this intrigues me. Is it particularly difficult to get Linux running on phones? Also I assume I'd...I'm VERY new to the world of Linux as an OS (started my first laptop running Mint in October) but this intrigues me. Is it particularly difficult to get Linux running on phones? Also I assume I'd probably have to switch away from Poweramp, which would be sad
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentThanks for this write up. I was leaning towards a Moto G but I also discovered they're notorious about providing one year of software updates and then abandoning them forever. Good to know they...Thanks for this write up. I was leaning towards a Moto G but I also discovered they're notorious about providing one year of software updates and then abandoning them forever. Good to know they also have Bluetooth issues.
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentWork combined with the fact that I'm a tall and not particularly coordinated person means it's been dropped onto concrete and submerged in dust more than once. It's been through a fair amount of...Work combined with the fact that I'm a tall and not particularly coordinated person means it's been dropped onto concrete and submerged in dust more than once. It's been through a fair amount of abuse over the years.
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentYeah I loved this phone but I also loathe how Sony's response to its myriad Bluetooth issues has been "try using Sony branded headphones" My $30 Tozo earbuds worked just fine on every other phone...Yeah I loved this phone but I also loathe how Sony's response to its myriad Bluetooth issues has been "try using Sony branded headphones"
My $30 Tozo earbuds worked just fine on every other phone I've had; why do I need to go spend $200+ because Sony doesn't want to play nice?
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentMy reasoning on no Apple: -I work in areas that have spotty or no cell service and wifi, and considering the fact that I mostly use my phone as a video-and-music device, I need extra storage space...- Exemplary
My reasoning on no Apple:
-I work in areas that have spotty or no cell service and wifi, and considering the fact that I mostly use my phone as a video-and-music device, I need extra storage space which Apple doesn't provide
-I only own PC products, so I wouldn't gain any utility out of cross-device features
-Youtube RevancedMy emotional reason for no Apple:
-At least in the US, Apple fanboys can be absolutely insufferable. Years of giving (in my opinion) perfectly logical and rational reasons behind my choice to stick with Android are often met with a condescending "but who would want to do that" or "lol just get an apple you idiot" which is the most effective deterrent possible to getting someone to make the change.Budget is preferably below 1k, and so long as it has a micro SD slot I'm fine with anything above 128GB, since I use a 512GB micro SD currently
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentI've come to the realization that this phone is honestly way too nice and powerful for my usage. I don't care about recording video in 4k or playing games on my phone, so I really don't need to be...I've come to the realization that this phone is honestly way too nice and powerful for my usage. I don't care about recording video in 4k or playing games on my phone, so I really don't need to be dropping massive amounts of money on flagship models anymore. I just want a phone that can hold a ton of music and video files and isn't slow AF. (I work in areas without wifi or cell service often, hence my need for extra storage)
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentHas Samsung improved their back glass? My previous phone to this current one was a Note 8 and that back glass would shatter if you looked at it wrong.Has Samsung improved their back glass? My previous phone to this current one was a Note 8 and that back glass would shatter if you looked at it wrong.
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentSadly I'm in the US; hopefully the EU making removable batteries a thing again will bleed over into the US market?Sadly I'm in the US; hopefully the EU making removable batteries a thing again will bleed over into the US market?
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Smartphone recommendations?
I've been rocking a Sony Xperia 1 IV for the last 3.5 years or so and, save for some persistent and irritating Bluetooth issues (audio quality drops for no reason) I've really enjoyed it. However,...
I've been rocking a Sony Xperia 1 IV for the last 3.5 years or so and, save for some persistent and irritating Bluetooth issues (audio quality drops for no reason) I've really enjoyed it.
However, as of a month or so ago, the Bluetooth issues have graduated to "untenable" level, and considering its age, it's time for a new phone.
I almost entirely use my smartphone for watching YouTube, listening to music, watching videos, and reading books. I don't use it to play games or surf social media at all. Occasionally I'll take photos, but I don't need anything better than "takes decent photos"
My hard requirements:
Not an Apple
MicroSD cardMy strong wants:
No back glass
Durable
Headphone jack
Decent audio qualityDoes anyone have any recommendations?
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Comment on Artemis II April 1 launch in ~space
TBDBITLtrpt13 LinkI low-key love how awful and low FPS the animation is... They should've just had one person play Kerbal Space Program and record the footage or something lolI low-key love how awful and low FPS the animation is...
They should've just had one person play Kerbal Space Program and record the footage or something lol
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft PVP event in ~games
TBDBITLtrpt13 LinkI made a little shrine in my house's basement celebrating the winning team! https://ibb.co/GfstQn8tI made a little shrine in my house's basement celebrating the winning team!
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Comment on What would you do with a video game style inventory? in ~talk
TBDBITLtrpt13 Link ParentJust go visit a volcano! Or go on a cruise ship..... The possibilities are endlessJust go visit a volcano!
Or go on a cruise ship.....
The possibilities are endless
All the above information was what I was able to glean from other people's reviews and comments; I actually bothered to scan the EULA a little bit and it seems less user hostile than everyone made it sound.
Notable differences between the popular story and reality:
-Multiple licenses are needed for playing the game on different devices AT THE SAME TIME (which is standard across all Steam games already)
-VPNs are not allowed for bypassing regional game restrictions (much less hostile than "no VPNs at all)
There's an additional forced arbitration clause, but again that seems fairly standard in EULAs anymore.