WittyPat's recent activity
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Comment on Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor | Release date announcement trailer in ~games
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Comment on Calorie counting app of choice? in ~health
WittyPat LinkI've been using "Lose it!" mainly because I like the integrations it comes with, such as Garmin (watch tracking) and Withings (scale tracking). On days I work out extra hard or do more yard work...I've been using "Lose it!" mainly because I like the integrations it comes with, such as Garmin (watch tracking) and Withings (scale tracking). On days I work out extra hard or do more yard work than normal, the app automatically adjusts my allowed calorie intake for the day. And the scale integration helps keep the app updated towards the estimated completion date of my goals based on weigh ins.
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Comment on Cities: Skylines II | Megathread in ~games
WittyPat Link ParentThere are a ton of differences and I think that's part of the reason they've been releasing a feature video per week since June up until release...There are a ton of differences and I think that's part of the reason they've been releasing a feature video per week since June up until release (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/features).
One key difference I'm excited for is that every individual car/person in the game is real. What I mean by that is that the traffic or population density is not simulated based on some factors like in CS1. In CS2 every car needs a parking spot, every person has a story of their life from when they moved into the city to death, and there are no longer any hardcoded limitations in terms of nodes or city complexity. It scales with your PC hardware.
I recommend watching some of the feature videos linked before of categories you care about to see the actual differences.
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Comment on Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare coming to Switch and PS4 in ~games
WittyPat Link ParentI should've clarified this would be a sub-par port for current gen consoles barring the switch. They ported it for the switch and were most likely like "eh, we could sell this on other consoles...I should've clarified this would be a sub-par port for current gen consoles barring the switch. They ported it for the switch and were most likely like "eh, we could sell this on other consoles too". I was looking for a reason to play this game again and was anticipating a PS5 port that incorporated some modern functionality like 60 fps. I wouldn't of even commented originally if this was only a switch release. My gripe is that they did the work for a port and didn't do anything extra for the PS5, just a random release for PS4.
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Comment on Feature highlights #8: Climate & seasons | Cities: Skylines II in ~games
WittyPat LinkI'm hoping snow builds up on the roads if road crews take too long or never respond. Also curious why they didn't show all 4 seasons like fall. Would've been nice to see how they handled the trees...I'm hoping snow builds up on the roads if road crews take too long or never respond. Also curious why they didn't show all 4 seasons like fall. Would've been nice to see how they handled the trees and if the leaves would change color.
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Comment on Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare coming to Switch and PS4 in ~games
WittyPat LinkNo multiplayer, no 60 FPS, no 4k, not even next gen consoles - but $50 price tag? Really disappointing. I was hoping the red dead rumors were for a remaster next gen console release. Assuming this...No multiplayer, no 60 FPS, no 4k, not even next gen consoles - but $50 price tag? Really disappointing. I was hoping the red dead rumors were for a remaster next gen console release. Assuming this is going to be some horrible port that will be quickly forgotten about. Such a shame.
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Comment on Happy Baldur's Gate 3 Day! What are you going to play? in ~games
WittyPat LinkI'm stuck between a wizard specializing in necromancy or a paladin that becomes an oath breaker. Going to wait and see what comes naturally to me once I get to character creation.I'm stuck between a wizard specializing in necromancy or a paladin that becomes an oath breaker. Going to wait and see what comes naturally to me once I get to character creation.
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Comment on Cities: Skylines II: Feature highlights Ep 7 -- Maps & themes in ~games
WittyPat Link ParentThe maps are actually smaller than CS1 modded. City Planner Plays has a breakdown on the math of it. The trade-off is that the vertical scale and ability to use more of the existing space make up...The maps are actually smaller than CS1 modded. City Planner Plays has a breakdown on the math of it. The trade-off is that the vertical scale and ability to use more of the existing space make up for the smaller space. Also CS1 had the hardcoded node limitations which meant a city can only get so big no matter how much of the map you unlock whereas in CS2 there are no hard caps so you can actually use every bit of space (assuming your computer can handle it).
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Comment on What is your favourite cutscene/cinematic in any game? in ~games
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Comment on Final Fantasy XVI is driving me nuts (no spoilers) in ~games
WittyPat LinkThere's no shame in putting it down. A game shouldn't feel like a chore/job. I played about 70% of the game before uninstalling it for many of the reasons you already listed. I just YouTube'd the...There's no shame in putting it down. A game shouldn't feel like a chore/job. I played about 70% of the game before uninstalling it for many of the reasons you already listed. I just YouTube'd the remainder of the storyline. It's the first final fantasy I haven't completed to the end.
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Comment on How do you keep track of expenses/budget? in ~finance
WittyPat LinkI've been using My Budget Book for about 10 years now. It's nothing fancy but gets the job done for me. I don't trust apps where I need to link my financial accounts and excel is too raw of a...I've been using My Budget Book for about 10 years now. It's nothing fancy but gets the job done for me. I don't trust apps where I need to link my financial accounts and excel is too raw of a format for me, so this app is a good middle ground.
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Comment on Diablo 4 update nerfs all five classes in ~games
WittyPat LinkI was really hoping to play a sorc for the new season... Who thought a change like that was acceptable? Almost a 50% decrease in damage? May as well remove the class from the game. I understand...I was really hoping to play a sorc for the new season...
Devouring Blaze bonus Critical Strike damage to Immobilized reduced from 25/50/75% to 10/20/30
Who thought a change like that was acceptable? Almost a 50% decrease in damage? May as well remove the class from the game. I understand all classes got nerfed but sorc nerfs are not even on the same level as the other classes.
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Comment on AMC Theatres says more than 20,000 moviegoers have already booked ‘Barbie’-‘Oppenheimer’ double features in ~movies
WittyPat LinkI was one of those people. Tickets were on sale so far in advance and they rotate movies so fast out of Dolby + IMAX (at least by me) that I didn't want to get crappy seats or miss the premium...I was one of those people. Tickets were on sale so far in advance and they rotate movies so fast out of Dolby + IMAX (at least by me) that I didn't want to get crappy seats or miss the premium formats. I booked the tickets a couple weeks ago and the good seats were already taken for about the first 4-5 days of showings.
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Comment on Zones & signature buildings | Feature highlights #4 | Cities: Skylines II in ~games
WittyPat Link ParentI'm pumped for the mixed housing. It would've been weird to have a small zone for business within residential hoping it becomes something that makes sense for the area, like a grocery store, vs an...I'm pumped for the mixed housing. It would've been weird to have a small zone for business within residential hoping it becomes something that makes sense for the area, like a grocery store, vs an office space.
And it does look like industrial, or at least for farms, is free-form zoning. Surprised they didn't highlight it specifically.
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Zones & signature buildings | Feature highlights #4 | Cities: Skylines II
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Comment on Opinions on shadow drops vs. announcement ahead of time for games? in ~games
WittyPat LinkDon't have a preference personally. When a game gets released or announced, i do some research on it and if it's something I think I would like then it gets added to my wishlist. I have too many...Don't have a preference personally. When a game gets released or announced, i do some research on it and if it's something I think I would like then it gets added to my wishlist. I have too many games and too little time to follow the hype of every announcement or drop everything to play a shadow drop.
At my current stage in life, I have the year planned out for what games I will be playing with a little buffer added for unexpected gems, like Dave the Diver as an current example. For the rest of the year, I plan on playing Baldur's Gate 3, Armored Core 6, and Cities Skylines 2. There are many other games I'm excited for but unfortunately I have to be realistic with my time availability and what I believe would be the best ROI for me based on my preferences.
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Comment on Feature highlights #3: Public & cargo transportation | Cities: Skylines II in ~games
WittyPat (edited )Link ParentIt would be a nice surprise. So far they've been using the same city to demo all these new features, so if bikes are in the game then I figure we would of already seen them in the background. Also...It would be a nice surprise. So far they've been using the same city to demo all these new features, so if bikes are in the game then I figure we would of already seen them in the background.
Also the feature schedule for these videos has been already released. If they were going to show bikes I would've expected it in this video as none of the other ones make sense to have it in.
EDIT: Did a quick lookup and seems they already confirmed via Twitter bikes will not be in the base game. For those of you who can't see the post, it's from ColossalOrder and states:
Unfortunately, we will not have bicycles at the release, but they haven't been forgotten. Let's see what the future brings once the game is released and we continue to evolve it.
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Comment on Feature highlights #3: Public & cargo transportation | Cities: Skylines II in ~games
WittyPat LinkI'm surprised they included so many Cities Skylines transportation DLC's in the new one, but left out bicycles/bike lanes. I rather trade in trams for bikes, but at least we can all safely guess...I'm surprised they included so many Cities Skylines transportation DLC's in the new one, but left out bicycles/bike lanes. I rather trade in trams for bikes, but at least we can all safely guess what one of the first of many DLC's will be for the new one.
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Comment on Could we share some uplifting news? in ~talk
WittyPat LinkRecent story that came to mind: 18-year-old drone operator credited with saving the lives of two people trapped in Weld County sinkholeRecent story that came to mind: 18-year-old drone operator credited with saving the lives of two people trapped in Weld County sinkhole
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Comment on Reddit is Fun, Apollo, BaconReader, and other third-party Reddit apps have officially shut down in ~tech
WittyPat LinkFor those curious on What's Next from the developer.For those curious on What's Next from the developer.
Release date: February 14 - Early Access. For those who can't or don't want to watch.