TescoLarger's recent activity
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TescoLarger Link ParentI like the idea of Case Boards becoming more common in gaming. Sifu had one similar. I'm enjoy sporadically jumping in and out of titles and will frequently find myself returning to a game half...I like the idea of Case Boards becoming more common in gaming. Sifu had one similar.
I'm enjoy sporadically jumping in and out of titles and will frequently find myself returning to a game half way through, 3/4 months later. Having a visual representation like that easily accessible does wonders in getting me right back into the zone!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TescoLarger Link3DS - Been having issues with my hacked 3ds lately. The battery was draining almost instantly so I reset it to a backup but I ended up losing a lot of games I'd downloaded. Currently downloading...3DS - Been having issues with my hacked 3ds lately. The battery was draining almost instantly so I reset it to a backup but I ended up losing a lot of games I'd downloaded. Currently downloading New Super Mario Bros 2 for some nostalgia.
PS5 - Still running through Cyberpunk. I haven't touched the main storyline in quite a while, really enjoying just wandering around and "living" in the world. It's quite gloomy in my part of the world at the moment and the atmosphere matches well.
Switch - TOTK mainly but finding it hard to go back to it. Think I've gotten quite burnt out on it so I'll come back close to Christmas!
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Comment on Internet Artifacts in ~tech
TescoLarger Link ParentSame! My dad sat everyone down + the neighbours, who had popped over for the evening, and proudly showed off the advanced bit of tech lolDancing baby
Same! My dad sat everyone down + the neighbours, who had popped over for the evening, and proudly showed off the advanced bit of tech lol
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Comment on Remedy Entertainment has revealed the full system requirements to run its highly-anticipated sequel, Alan Wake II, on PC in ~games
TescoLarger Link ParentI'm interested on your perspective / input on what it was like to see the industry fall apart during the Atari era. Did a gradual level of contempt come into play / gamers were vocally unhappy?...I'm interested on your perspective / input on what it was like to see the industry fall apart during the Atari era. Did a gradual level of contempt come into play / gamers were vocally unhappy? There presumably wasn't the same level of coverage of the industry back then vs now, but was there still news being reported on this / gaming magazines etc?
I'm playing through the Atari 50 collection currently and it's a great piece of media - almost like a documentary you can play through. Highly recommend it if you haven't already!
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Comment on Remedy Entertainment has revealed the full system requirements to run its highly-anticipated sequel, Alan Wake II, on PC in ~games
TescoLarger Link ParentI don't want to live in a world where they are called 'Xeets,' happy to keep with the status quo on this one xDAre they even still called tweets?
I don't want to live in a world where they are called 'Xeets,' happy to keep with the status quo on this one xD
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Comment on What else is going on? in ~talk
TescoLarger Link ParentInteresting, thanks!Interesting, thanks!
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Comment on Web Summit chief steps down over Israel remarks in ~tech
TescoLarger (edited )Link ParentOff the top of my head: Moved the Web Summit from Dublin to Lisbon, Portugal, because the government wouldn't adhere to ridiculous demands he was making i.e., wanting the city to come to a...Off the top of my head:
Moved the Web Summit from Dublin to Lisbon, Portugal, because the government wouldn't adhere to ridiculous demands he was making i.e., wanting the city to come to a complete standstill/redirecting traffic on the day and providing Garda (police) escorts free of charge for guests.
Frequently criticised the Irish tax system whilst simultaneously being a tax exile/benefit of tax sheltering.
At the beginning of the pandemic, was guilty of scaremongering and tweeted claiming four nurses died from Covid. Health Service rightfully called him out on it, he apologises but later goes on the radio and is adamant he was correct re the original claim.
The above is just the stuff I think Irish people take particular issue with on a local level. There's plenty more on his Wiki page / controversy section if you are interested.
In a more general sense, in my opinion, he's perceived to be a bit of an obnoxious arsehole and his social media history, especially Twitter, backs this up.
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Comment on What else is going on? in ~talk
TescoLarger Link ParentOut of interest, do you know if the 41B they made in profit is solely from property? I work in asset management myself and RBC are a broker we'd deal with regularly. I'm just curious to see if...Out of interest, do you know if the 41B they made in profit is solely from property? I work in asset management myself and RBC are a broker we'd deal with regularly. I'm just curious to see if that 41 figure is cumulative or if they are also killing it on the property side too?
Side note: Not excusing it for a second either. Here in Ireland we're in a similar situation, only two main banks and we're being completely shafted with the interest rates!!
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Comment on Web Summit chief steps down over Israel remarks in ~tech
TescoLarger LinkCosgrave is, by and large, a complete wanker and rightfully disliked by an awful lot of Irish people, myself included. It is painfully ironic, and pretty funny imo, that the one time I'd agree...Cosgrave is, by and large, a complete wanker and rightfully disliked by an awful lot of Irish people, myself included. It is painfully ironic, and pretty funny imo, that the one time I'd agree with his comments, he ends up getting cancelled for it.
Interesting to note, although he has stepped down as CEO, he's still the owner of the company itself. Let's see if they can bounce back from this, I'd doubt it though or at the very least, it'll not be the same for a long time.
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Comment on Computer savvy people of Tildes, do you have any advice re setting up a new MS Windows personal computer? in ~tech
TescoLarger Link ParentMakes sense, thanks!Makes sense, thanks!
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Comment on What everyday things can you replace with a higher-quality alternative? in ~life
TescoLarger Link ParentI use a very similar sharpener to the below link. Only cost about €15 in a local brick and mortar shop and it's been great. Just need to run the blade through it 3/4 times every few weeks and it's...I use a very similar sharpener to the below link. Only cost about €15 in a local brick and mortar shop and it's been great. Just need to run the blade through it 3/4 times every few weeks and it's back to it's former glory. Couldn't imagine life without it now, so handy
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
TescoLarger LinkI've just finished "Rainbow Six" - Tom Clancy, brilliant novel that still holds up to this day. I've recently binged on a lot of espionage books, so I think I'll jump back into "Dune" (the first...I've just finished "Rainbow Six" - Tom Clancy, brilliant novel that still holds up to this day.
I've recently binged on a lot of espionage books, so I think I'll jump back into "Dune" (the first one) and finally finish it before the second movie comes out.
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Comment on Computer savvy people of Tildes, do you have any advice re setting up a new MS Windows personal computer? in ~tech
TescoLarger Link ParentCan you please elaborate on what you mean by a supply chain attack in this context? Would that be related to, say, clicking on harmful link when trying to access free streams/pirated content?...Can you please elaborate on what you mean by a supply chain attack in this context? Would that be related to, say, clicking on harmful link when trying to access free streams/pirated content? (Just a guess, I'm admittedly uninformed on this topic) thanks
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Comment on What are you favourite grim, dark, atmospheric films? in ~movies
TescoLarger Link ParentWatched this with my father one year when I was over for Christmas. I went into it blind / he loves Westerns, so thought it was going to be like your standard John Wayne chat. Veeeeery quickly...Watched this with my father one year when I was over for Christmas. I went into it blind / he loves Westerns, so thought it was going to be like your standard John Wayne chat.
Veeeeery quickly realised this was something else entirely! Memory of it stays with me to this day, damn Troglodytes!! (Or "Fuckin Trogs," according to the big man)
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TescoLarger Link ParentHotline Miami is one I slept on for far too long. I got it on the Switch, and it's a perfect pick and up and play title!Hotline Miami is one I slept on for far too long. I got it on the Switch, and it's a perfect pick and up and play title!
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Comment on New users: Ask your questions about Tildes here! (v3) in ~tildes
TescoLarger Link ParentThanks for this!!Thanks for this!!
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
TescoLarger LinkFor work lunch, I made a creamy mushroom pasta last night. Lemon zest gave it a nice refreshing kick; however the flavour festered overnight and is a bit overpowering now! Smelt a bit like crêpes...For work lunch, I made a creamy mushroom pasta last night. Lemon zest gave it a nice refreshing kick; however the flavour festered overnight and is a bit overpowering now!
Smelt a bit like crêpes (w butter, sugar combo)
I tried adding a bit of smoked pancetta, but it didn't land. Bit of a clash. O.G is best!
7/10
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Comment on DREDGE: The Pale Reach in ~games
TescoLarger Link ParentIf you haven't already/are still unsure, I'd heavily recommend trying the demo they have available. I was sold on it the second I set sail for the first time, satisfying feel to it!If you haven't already/are still unsure, I'd heavily recommend trying the demo they have available. I was sold on it the second I set sail for the first time, satisfying feel to it!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TescoLarger Link ParentThanks, some good recommendations there! I've seen a few heads mention Pilotwings, would you mind clarifying what's so good about it to you?Thanks, some good recommendations there! I've seen a few heads mention Pilotwings, would you mind clarifying what's so good about it to you?
St Patrick's weekend here for us here, town (Dublin) will be rammed all weekend so I'm just chilling out today catching up on a few bits around the gaff / Rugby on in the background.
Will be pinting from early on tomorrow, hoping to escape the main streets before the madness kicks in later on!