Artren's recent activity
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Comment on Recommendations for a obscure newer games in ~games
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Comment on Recommendation Request: New Mouse in ~comp
Artren Link ParentMy G502 Hero died just after warranty. The double click/not holding click bullshit. So I went back to my G502 Proteus Core from like 2015 and it's still my everyday mouse. I got the Hero because I...My G502 Hero died just after warranty. The double click/not holding click bullshit. So I went back to my G502 Proteus Core from like 2015 and it's still my everyday mouse.
I got the Hero because I thought the Proteus click was dying... But nope. It's outlasted the newer versions for like 5 fold. Incredible. I don't recommend the newer G502.
Heard the MX Master is working out for a number of colleagues though.
I like my Evolution vertical mouse for work, keeps the wrist pain away from being at a computer all day, then gaming/fencing.
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Comment on Ideas about this problem? in ~comp
Artren Link ParentOlder programs might eat inputs for some reason. Had a similar mouse issue playing games. Clicking both mouse buttons should move you forward, but my character kept inching forward. Turns out the...Older programs might eat inputs for some reason. Had a similar mouse issue playing games. Clicking both mouse buttons should move you forward, but my character kept inching forward. Turns out the right click was breaking and couldn't poll as a single click anymore when held. Might be similar to OP. They click for slightly too long that it generates the third input due to a failing button.
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Comment on Pokémon: The First Movie in ~anime
Artren LinkNow that is a blast from the past. I remember the lines to go see this at my local, backwoods theatre.. loved this movie as a kid. Glad I can now watch it again!Now that is a blast from the past. I remember the lines to go see this at my local, backwoods theatre.. loved this movie as a kid. Glad I can now watch it again!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Artren LinkBeen traveling a bunch for work, and so playing SteamDeck mostly. I mentioned a few weeks ago about starting the Suikoden 1 & 2 Remaster. Suikoden 1 is just a really well out together JRPG. It's...Been traveling a bunch for work, and so playing SteamDeck mostly. I mentioned a few weeks ago about starting the Suikoden 1 & 2 Remaster.
Suikoden 1 is just a really well out together JRPG. It's short (~20hrs) and the story is good, if a little fast paced.
Suikoden 2 is over twice as long, but also a really good story. I'm using a guide to collect all 108 Stars of Destiny, because I didn't do that as a kid. Maybe that adds a bit of play time.
Overall, I almost completed Suikoden 2, and I can't wait. It's a great game. Runs immaculately on the SteamDeck, and I would recommend it highly if you want to scratch that classic JRPG itch.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Artren LinkMy favorite hot day Highball is 1~2 ounces of Umeshu, in a glass full of ice, topped up with some extra bubbly soda water. Add in a squeeze of lime if you want but it doesn't need it. Super...My favorite hot day Highball is 1~2 ounces of Umeshu, in a glass full of ice, topped up with some extra bubbly soda water. Add in a squeeze of lime if you want but it doesn't need it. Super refreshing and simple to make.
Food wise, I made a flank steak for dinner last night. Marinated with Montreal steak spice, coffee (dry, ground coarse), salt, pepper and a bit of oil and rice vinegar. Sear that sucker on a hot pan for around 8 minutes and you're golden. Simple, and flank steak feeds like 4-6 people if you get a whole one.
Side of mashed potatoes, with sour cream and garlic scape butter, lots of salt. Then the garlic scapes are sauteed in butter and salt. Finish with some salt.
Serve it up with a simple greens salad and boy oh boy, you have a happy wife.
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Comment on How do fast fashion clothes vary in quality so much? in ~life.style
Artren LinkThis video might shed some light on it. https://youtu.be/fd228YQPn-0?si=ZTRU3RhrhXJawgyA In summary, the items are contracted to thousands of small companies that all pay differently, hire...This video might shed some light on it.
https://youtu.be/fd228YQPn-0?si=ZTRU3RhrhXJawgyA
In summary, the items are contracted to thousands of small companies that all pay differently, hire differently, and have different stock of items. I imagine it depends on what operation makes the clothing item, and possibly what kind of materials are available to them at the time of manufacture.
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Comment on Citing illegal pollution US racial justice nonprofit NAACP calls for emergency shutdown of Elon Musk's supercomputer in Memphis in ~enviro
Artren Link ParentAgreed. It's incredible that no one, but the residents and advocates, seem to care about the health impacts on their community that this is having. After they turned the generators on, people...Agreed. It's incredible that no one, but the residents and advocates, seem to care about the health impacts on their community that this is having.
After they turned the generators on, people started dying of COPD having never smoked, getting bronchitis and asthma. Rather incredible coincidence if you ask me.
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Comment on Taskmaster Season 19, Episode 1 - 'Sometimes spit.' | Full episode in ~tv
Artren Link ParentI love how spoiler Fatiha clearly knew the bullshittery of "throw the pea as far as you can" and called it out. Laughed my ass off at that.I love how
Laughed my ass off at that.spoiler
Fatiha clearly knew the bullshittery of "throw the pea as far as you can" and called it out.
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Comment on Death to nickels in ~finance
Artren LinkLove this take, as usual with CGP Grey. Here in Canada we got rid of the penny what feels like a decade ago. I tend to pay with cash way less than I used to, but getting a nickel feels useless. I...Love this take, as usual with CGP Grey. Here in Canada we got rid of the penny what feels like a decade ago.
I tend to pay with cash way less than I used to, but getting a nickel feels useless. I feel like if we just went right to quarters that would solve a lot.
When we got rid of the penny, people were so riled up about rounding up/down that was mandated, but quickly realized it wasn't worth even thinking about.
While a round up to the nearest quarter could be 'substantial' depending on taxes.. maybe we can just skip right to requiring taxes be included in price tags here and just have shops start pricing things accordingly.
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Comment on Arch Enemy – A Million Suns (2025) in ~music
Artren LinkThey are coming to my area April 20th and I'm so stoked.They are coming to my area April 20th and I'm so stoked.
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Comment on This Hawaiian island's 'freakosystems' are a signal of what will be coming to many more ecosystems thanks to human interference in ~enviro
Artren Link ParentYou can click "more" and View Markdown. They use a horizontal line, and then just small text to make it look small.You can click "more" and View Markdown. They use a horizontal line, and then just small text to make it look small.
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Comment on Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US due to tariffs and "evolving market conditions" in ~games
Artren LinkWith Japan threatening reciprocal tariffs on the USA with a Unified response from China and South Korea.. that's pretty understandable. That's a lot of unknowns on final costs. With Trump in...With Japan threatening reciprocal tariffs on the USA with a Unified response from China and South Korea.. that's pretty understandable. That's a lot of unknowns on final costs. With Trump in office I wouldn't doubt the costs of the Switch 2 to be higher in the USA in USD than it will be here in Canada in CAD. A lot of things could end up that way.
FAFO I guess.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Artren LinkPlaying the remaster of Suikoden I & II. Suikoden II is one of my favourite RPGs of all time, and I never got a chance to play Suikoden I. Bought it on Steam, and it runs flawlessly on my...Playing the remaster of Suikoden I & II. Suikoden II is one of my favourite RPGs of all time, and I never got a chance to play Suikoden I. Bought it on Steam, and it runs flawlessly on my SteamDeck, which is awesome as I'll be doing more traveling for work sadly.
Suikoden I is rather short and very sweet. Recommend playing with a recruitment guide, as there are 108 characters to collect. However it is not as neatly involved as Suikoden II is. Beat it ok my most recent flight, and while the ending comes together quickly, it doesn't drag its feet one bit.
Now I'm on Suikoden II, and loving it. It's a beautiful game, rather faithfully remastered just enough to keep most of the charm.
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Comment on Introducing two new PebbleOS watches! in ~tech
Artren LinkI loved my Pebble Time. Wore it daily until I upgraded to a Pixel 6 and it was constantly dropping connection and required so many workarounds to make it work. This is relatively exciting news!I loved my Pebble Time. Wore it daily until I upgraded to a Pixel 6 and it was constantly dropping connection and required so many workarounds to make it work.
This is relatively exciting news!
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Comment on How will the 2028 Olympics look given the current climate? in ~sports
Artren LinkCould be similar to the 1936(?) Olympics where Hitler was in power and there was a lot of racism and vitriol spewed. Seems like the US has been following that playbook as of recent. However there...Could be similar to the 1936(?) Olympics where Hitler was in power and there was a lot of racism and vitriol spewed. Seems like the US has been following that playbook as of recent.
However there may even be mass boycotts. Olympians refusing to compete, or even entire countries refusing. If we're not in a full-scale war at the time, it will certainly be interesting to see it play out.
Hard to say this far out, as so many things could happen in this chaos.
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Comment on Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, 3-2 OT in ~sports.hockey
Artren LinkAbsolute banger of a game. On the edge of your seat the whole time. Constant pressure from both teams, and amazing goaltending. I really hope these become more frequent and we get to see better...Absolute banger of a game. On the edge of your seat the whole time. Constant pressure from both teams, and amazing goaltending. I really hope these become more frequent and we get to see better and better evolution of the series.
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Comment on Canadian Tire Corporation selling Helly Hansen for close to $1.3 billion in ~finance
Artren Link ParentI tend to shop at Lee Valley as well. Not as convenient, but when I need a tool, theirs tend to last a while.I tend to shop at Lee Valley as well. Not as convenient, but when I need a tool, theirs tend to last a while.
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Comment on Fellowship | Steam Next Fest overview trailer in ~games
Artren LinkInteresting. Distilled down WoW/FFXIV. Though the name and intro music made me think it was going to be heavily influenced by LOTR. I'll give it a go and see what it's like. Might be a good way to...Interesting. Distilled down WoW/FFXIV. Though the name and intro music made me think it was going to be heavily influenced by LOTR.
I'll give it a go and see what it's like. Might be a good way to relax in the evenings. Would be nice if it worked on the Steam Deck.
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Comment on Canadian Tire Corporation selling Helly Hansen for close to $1.3 billion in ~finance
Artren LinkHmm. Looks like they are basically breaking even or losing money on the brand. They bought it for just over $900m in 2018. Inflation would bring that up quite a bit to today's money. I always just...Hmm. Looks like they are basically breaking even or losing money on the brand. They bought it for just over $900m in 2018. Inflation would bring that up quite a bit to today's money.
I always just assume whatever clothing brands I find in a CT are crap, as their products have gone quite far downhill in the last few decades. When they announced buying HH I assumed the brand would tank as well. Seems like they added nearly no value to it, at the least.
Thanks for the review of Felvidek. It's on my radar. Do you think it would play well on a controller? Always looking for games for my SteamDeck due to work travel.