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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on Google will buy up to half the electricity produced by one of Finland's nuclear power plants as part of a record €13bn investment in the country's AI infrastructure in ~tech
Tum LinkAs previously posted: I wonder whether they will also use waste heat for district heating?As previously posted: I wonder whether they will also use waste heat for district heating?
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Comment on DORF: The last, best hope for real-time strategy in ~games
Tum Link ParentYeah, terrain deformation has so much potential (they have mentioned water can flow across the map if breached, for instance). It would also be cool to see how this plays out in terms of cover or...Yeah, terrain deformation has so much potential (they have mentioned water can flow across the map if breached, for instance). It would also be cool to see how this plays out in terms of cover or defensive bonuses for infantry/tanks in ditches, similar to Company of Heroes or, if bullets only damage on hit, the Men of War series.
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Comment on DORF: The last, best hope for real-time strategy in ~games
Tum LinkAn interesting idea: an isometric, sprite-based game that supports terrain deformation and lighting. As you can see in the trailer, there are 3 asymmetric factions with 3 different resources: ore,...An interesting idea: an isometric, sprite-based game that supports terrain deformation and lighting.
As you can see in the trailer, there are 3 asymmetric factions with 3 different resources: ore, oil and scrap. I really love the art style and animation; hopefully the gameplay and mechanics will live up to the potential!
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DORF: The last, best hope for real-time strategy
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Comment on France confirms oil crisis, says 30-40 percent of Gulf energy infrastructure destroyed in ~society
Tum LinkI would also like to point out that attacks have also targeted neutral countries (such as the UAE, as discussed in this video). I don't see helping innocent countries defend themselves as implicit...I would also like to point out that attacks have also targeted neutral countries (such as the UAE, as discussed in this video). I don't see helping innocent countries defend themselves as implicit support for the war that is causing this damage.
Support or condemn the war, managing the broader fallout to surrounding countries and the global economy may be the best we can do in such circumstances.
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France confirms oil crisis, says 30-40 percent of Gulf energy infrastructure destroyed
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Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech
Tum LinkThe Royal Institution is great for technical and scientific talks. They produce a huge volume of videos. To get started, here is a link to their top videos. The video on quantum mechanics by David...The Royal Institution is great for technical and scientific talks. They produce a huge volume of videos. To get started, here is a link to their top videos. The video on quantum mechanics by David Tong is probably my favourite, but there are videos on a huge array of topics. If you're interested in science, there's probably a video just for you!
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Comment on What private companies are you happy doing business with? in ~talk
Tum LinkI'm aware that Elon Musk is a controversial figure, but what SpaceX has achieved is remarkable. Prior to the Falcon 9, the space industry was dominated by large, very expensive rockets procured...I'm aware that Elon Musk is a controversial figure, but what SpaceX has achieved is remarkable. Prior to the Falcon 9, the space industry was dominated by large, very expensive rockets procured through massive public contracts. The rise of reusable, high-cadence rockets has made space far more accessible, and it appears that much of the profits are being reinvested in building even larger, more reusable rockets (Starship).
But what has really been the money spinner for SpaceX is Starlink, which has completely changed internet connectivity and communications for multiple industries. Being able to be out in the middle of nowhere (at sea and remote land) and be able to get fast internet is astounding. I'll be watching out to see if this improves/cheapens internet connectivity in poorer or more remote communities.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Tum LinkA recently released game called Cleared Hot. It's a super fun, very arcadey helicopter shoot em up. You can get a heap of different helicopters and weapons for them, but so far I've enjoyed the...A recently released game called Cleared Hot. It's a super fun, very arcadey helicopter shoot em up. You can get a heap of different helicopters and weapons for them, but so far I've enjoyed the starting 'little bird' the most. It's in early access and it would be great to have more (maybe even randomly generated) levels, but it's an absolute blast to play and replaying the missions with different tactics is quite fun.
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Comment on Finland’s big idea: turning data center heat into power in ~enviro
Tum Link ParentLike it or not, there will a large increase in the number of data centres around the world. Sure, they use a lot of energy, so the question is how do we reduce the impact on the grid and the...Like it or not, there will a large increase in the number of data centres around the world. Sure, they use a lot of energy, so the question is how do we reduce the impact on the grid and the increased demand.
One of the key points made by the video is that areas that have data centres have been affected by large price increases, while the effect on prices from this data centre where excess heat is used for district heating has lowered prices.
Data centres will be built regardless of if you like it thanks to increased demand, but it seems increasingly wasteful to just dump all that heat used to cool them outside rather than using it for other uses.
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Finland’s big idea: turning data center heat into power
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Tum Link ParentI've been playing BF6 and really enjoying it. The vehicles are fun to use, although I'd be cool to get the TV guided missile in the chin turret of the attack helicopters. The graphics are good,...I've been playing BF6 and really enjoying it. The vehicles are fun to use, although I'd be cool to get the TV guided missile in the chin turret of the attack helicopters. The graphics are good, and the gameplay is snappy. Respawning, reviving, and vehicle respawns are all very accessible, meaning you get back into the action quickly.
I'd like more vehicle choices and different factions and maps to choose from. If it does well in sales I hope they'll hopefully improve this.
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Comment on Why drones can’t replace traditional firepower in ~engineering
Tum LinkThere should probably be a qualifier in that headline: Drones alone can’t replace traditional firepowerThere should probably be a qualifier in that headline: Drones alone can’t replace traditional firepower
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Why drones can’t replace traditional firepower
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Russia's widespread chemical weapon attacks a sinister battlefield strategy
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Comment on Nintendo Switch 2 launch topic in ~games
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Comment on Royal Marine, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins appointed First Sea Lord in ~news
Tum (edited )LinkA reasonably nerdy announcement: this is the first time a Royal Marine has been appointed head of the Royal Navy. Here is an interview for anyone wanting to get a better sense of the man and his...A reasonably nerdy announcement: this is the first time a Royal Marine has been appointed head of the Royal Navy. Here is an interview for anyone wanting to get a better sense of the man and his views on the organisation.
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Royal Marine, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins appointed First Sea Lord
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Comment on That time France went "all nuclear" in ~enviro
Tum LinkThis is a video of France's plan to massively expand Nuclear Power around the same time (and then in response to) the oil shock. The video is interesting look at the politics and technicalities of...This is a video of France's plan to massively expand Nuclear Power around the same time (and then in response to) the oil shock. The video is interesting look at the politics and technicalities of this effort.
Just finished Metal Gear Solid 4 again on Steam Deck, and I gotta say: it's still one of my favourite games of all time. I really enjoyed the combat in it, and if I had a dream game it would be some sort of extended version of Act 2 throughout a massive open world city. You can play it stealthy (and, of course, that's how it was designed), but when you perfect the gunplay you can feel like some sort of super soldier.
The story and setting is still compelling - in particular the future of nano machines and war economy - and of course there are Kojima's signature melodramas. The boss fights are fun and tense, and the camouflage system allows you to disappear or sneak through particuarly challenging areas. I feel the movement and combat systems are what make this game shine.
Being originally made for PS3 and remastered for PC, it runs effortlessly on Steam Deck. It's surprisingly fun to lie on the couch and game for a few hours at a time. If you're into stealth and tight combat, give it a go!