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  1. Comment on Recommendations for a obscure newer games in ~games

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    +1 for The King is Watching, that was going to be my suggestion unless someone else mentioned it. I've been hooked on this game since the demo came out in next fest. It may be a bit confusing when...

    +1 for The King is Watching, that was going to be my suggestion unless someone else mentioned it. I've been hooked on this game since the demo came out in next fest. It may be a bit confusing when you first launch into it, and the tutorial doesn't explain everything to prevent you from getting overwhelmed, but I've never played anything like it. Works super well on the SteamDeck, has a ton of replayability and progression, the works. It's so much fun

    1 vote

  2. Comment on Levity b2b Crankdat b2b Tape B (Live at Electric Forest) (2025) in ~music

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    I can attest to live DJ sets being so much more magical than prerecorded sets. I was of the camp that Fred Again.. wasn't quite headline material when he closed out Bonnaroo last year. He was...

    I can attest to live DJ sets being so much more magical than prerecorded sets. I was of the camp that Fred Again.. wasn't quite headline material when he closed out Bonnaroo last year. He was absolutely insane, and was my absolute favorite set for 2024's Bonnaroo

    2 votes

  3. Comment on How many strings must you string from string cheese in order for it to be considered string cheese and not just eating a stick of mozzarella? in ~food

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    Gotta be careful to find the Goldilocks number of strings. Too little and you just have a rod of mozzarella. Too much and you might create a String Cheese Incident

    Gotta be careful to find the Goldilocks number of strings. Too little and you just have a rod of mozzarella. Too much and you might create a String Cheese Incident

    8 votes

  4. Comment on Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports

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    I agree. I've loved the F1 Commentary this year, and prefer it to Skysports nowadays. Also helps that it's rumored that F1 will be dropping Skysports support altogether in favor for their...

    I agree. I've loved the F1 Commentary this year, and prefer it to Skysports nowadays. Also helps that it's rumored that F1 will be dropping Skysports support altogether in favor for their proprietary media talent

    3 votes

  5. Comment on Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports

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    They did mention that a bit when it happened, and that definitely helped out Lawson, but also Verstappen had the opportunity to put in a decent lap at the beginning of Q3 with fresh tires and...

    They did mention that a bit when it happened, and that definitely helped out Lawson, but also Verstappen had the opportunity to put in a decent lap at the beginning of Q3 with fresh tires and didn't. So although I get the argument a bit, I don't think it 100% excuses Verstappen of everything

    2 votes

  6. Comment on Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports

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    Lawson outqualifying Verstappen is so funny, and I don't think was talked about enough in the commentary. Might be because it's beating a dead horse and the Russell/Verstappen contract drama is...

    Lawson outqualifying Verstappen is so funny, and I don't think was talked about enough in the commentary. Might be because it's beating a dead horse and the Russell/Verstappen contract drama is the hot new thing rn

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Where to find reputable gaming reviews in ~games

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    +1 for Skill Up as well. Whether or not you like their style, format or analysis (I very much do), you cannot deny they put a ton of effort and research into each of their videos, and they're...

    +1 for Skill Up as well. Whether or not you like their style, format or analysis (I very much do), you cannot deny they put a ton of effort and research into each of their videos, and they're extremely well made as a result

    3 votes

  8. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    So a year ago I posted a comment to a similar thread, indicating that I had started working on a custom App for Bonnaroo using React Native and what I could learn on Chatgpt. Well, I was able to...

    So a year ago I posted a comment to a similar thread, indicating that I had started working on a custom App for Bonnaroo using React Native and what I could learn on Chatgpt.

    Well, I was able to create a working version. And it worked extremely well. So this year I decided to go nearly all-in in continuing development on it, including adding features I thought of last year but didn't have time to implement, and overhauling the repository on GitHub, getting acquainted with releases and working with Apple's App Store Connect and their TestFlight system.

    The result? Archlight, an app for streamlining your Bonnaroo experience. The 2025 version is extremely close to being finished, with only needing tweaks to the app and notification icons ahead of Bonnaroo releasing updated map and vendor information.

    Next year I'm brainstorming UX decisions around involving other festivals besides Bonnaroo, and including smartwatch support as well. It's crazy to see how this passion project has evolved compared to some of the first development screenshots I have from the first month of creating it

    4 votes

  9. Comment on What is a misconception you are passionate about and would like to clarify? in ~talk

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    Pufferfish are poisonous, yes. They contain a tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin in certain organs. Their spines, although extremely sharp and painful to touch on their own, do not inject any...

    Pufferfish are poisonous, yes. They contain a tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin in certain organs. Their spines, although extremely sharp and painful to touch on their own, do not inject any venom.

    Jellyfish are venomous, and their method of delivering their venom is extremely fascinating in my opinion. Devon from Smarter Every Day explored this on his YouTube channel a while ago

    9 votes

  10. Comment on What is a misconception you are passionate about and would like to clarify? in ~talk

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    Something that's always bothered me: Snakes are not poisonous. They are venomous. Venom has to be injected into the blood stream for it to be effective. Poison must be ingested or absorbed through...

    Something that's always bothered me: Snakes are not poisonous. They are venomous. Venom has to be injected into the blood stream for it to be effective. Poison must be ingested or absorbed through the skin. This is why nothing would happen to you if you were to drink snake venom.

    37 votes

  11. Comment on Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025 - Results in ~sports.motorsports

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    The biggest what-if on the race that I was so mad about - What if Haas stayed on the inters before the big shower halfway through. I was so mad they switched strategies right before it became viable

    The biggest what-if on the race that I was so mad about - What if Haas stayed on the inters before the big shower halfway through. I was so mad they switched strategies right before it became viable

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste in ~food

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    Also peanut butter and banana sandwiches. I found browner bananas better for that application

    Also peanut butter and banana sandwiches. I found browner bananas better for that application

    6 votes

  13. Comment on Humble Choice - March 2025 in ~games

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    I looked into the issue myself when I was frustrated by the same issues. What I found was an article that seems to have found that Pacific Drive doesn't cache shaders between sessions. The author...

    I looked into the issue myself when I was frustrated by the same issues. What I found was an article that seems to have found that Pacific Drive doesn't cache shaders between sessions. The author then goes on to provide a solution that adjusts the game to cache these shaders properly, which drastically improves performance. I've only dabbled with this fix on PC, so I don't know if a similar solution exists for the steam deck

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What do you think about the Apex Pro Keyboard? in ~tech

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    The silver lining I'm happy about is that at least it's purely the looks of the key, and nothing of the functionality is lost with the dying diode

    The silver lining I'm happy about is that at least it's purely the looks of the key, and nothing of the functionality is lost with the dying diode

  15. Comment on What do you think about the Apex Pro Keyboard? in ~tech

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    I bought an Apex Pro TKL keyboard after trying my roommate's in 2020. It was the smoothest keyboard I have ever tried. He had the full sized one, but I opted for the TKL version for more space for...

    I bought an Apex Pro TKL keyboard after trying my roommate's in 2020. It was the smoothest keyboard I have ever tried. He had the full sized one, but I opted for the TKL version for more space for competitive shooters (Counter Strike).

    Pros:

    1. Buttery smooth feel
    2. Hella customization options
    3. It looks and feels worth what you pay for it
    4. Magnetic detachable wrist rest is so clutch, I often use it far away from the keyboard for better ergonomics
    5. Cool integrations with games. I can set it up so my function row of keys lights up as research progresses in Factorio. Same idea for health in CS2

    Cons:

    1. It uses 2 USB ports, one for the inputs and 1 for the colors, so if your motherboard doesn't have a lot of USB ports, that's something to consider
    2. A couple of my LEDs have had a diode die. This is a known defect, and occurs a couple of years after use. Since 2023 at least my F10 key and End key show up as yellow instead of pure white because one of the diodes doesn't work anymore. The key still functions perfectly, it just doesn't have the same seamless look as when you first got it
    3. Software is outdated, and isn't the best to set up, but once you're happy with all your choices, I haven't had any issues with it not working after the fact
    4. Honestly, I didn't really notice a difference with different settings for the omnipoint switches. The difference between the minimum and maximum activation point is about a millisecond in real time, so it feels like more of a gimmick than actually useful

    I'm not a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, and I'm sure there are technically better keyboards out there. But I'm happy with what I got and the features that came with it

    9 votes

  16. Comment on Looking for board game suggestions for non-gamers in ~games.tabletop

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    Depending on what type of humor they're into, I've had success introducing newcomers to Exploding Kittens and Unstable Unicorns for those that don't stray off the beaten path when it comes to...

    Depending on what type of humor they're into, I've had success introducing newcomers to Exploding Kittens and Unstable Unicorns for those that don't stray off the beaten path when it comes to board or card games

    3 votes

  17. Comment on 2024 Spotify Wrapped thread in ~music

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    Combination of working from home and also music being on in the background no matter what I'm doing. A big part as to why is probably because I have an audio interface for my home setup, so...

    Combination of working from home and also music being on in the background no matter what I'm doing. A big part as to why is probably because I have an audio interface for my home setup, so instead of pausing Spotify during a meeting for example, I'll just mute the channel. But I do listen to a ton of music, some of my friends have labeled me as a Spotify power user lol

    1 vote

  18. Comment on 2024 Spotify Wrapped thread in ~music

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    Top 5: Logic Illenium Nurko SABAI Gryffin Top 5 songs: Falling for You - Sonic Journey Where do we go - lama Disappearing now - Nurko Follow you - MEDZ In Too Deep - Bonnie x Clyde Minutes...

    Top 5:

    1. Logic
    2. Illenium
    3. Nurko
    4. SABAI
    5. Gryffin

    Top 5 songs:

    1. Falling for You - Sonic Journey
    2. Where do we go - lama
    3. Disappearing now - Nurko
    4. Follow you - MEDZ
    5. In Too Deep - Bonnie x Clyde

    Minutes listened: 182,416

    6 votes

  19. Comment on E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in ~food

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    Yep. Romaine lettuce is a common candidate for E Coli outbreaks

    Yep. Romaine lettuce is a common candidate for E Coli outbreaks

    23 votes

  20. Comment on Looking for slim wallet recommendations in ~life.style

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    If you're wanting something that is moreso suited for cards rather than cash, but can still hold some, I'd like to recommend my personal daily driver since 2016: The Vaultskin Chelsea Minimalist...

    If you're wanting something that is moreso suited for cards rather than cash, but can still hold some, I'd like to recommend my personal daily driver since 2016: The Vaultskin Chelsea Minimalist Wallet I've been happily rocking it for years because of how small it is, yet still able to hold all the cards, backup cards, id's, insurance, and cash (in a pinch) that I need.