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  1. Comment on Colossal Game Adventure Schedule: September 2025 - March 2026 in ~games

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    I read this as "Colossal Cave Adventure" and I popped in to realize this is not the case and I'm out of my element. xyzzy

    I read this as "Colossal Cave Adventure" and I popped in to realize this is not the case and I'm out of my element.

    xyzzy

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  2. Comment on Breaking the creepy AI in police cameras in ~tech

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    Yep, I've been tinkering with attempted (but failed) options to alter what a camera sees, but not what a human would. That mostly involves IR alterations... just haven't found an effective one....

    Yep, I've been tinkering with attempted (but failed) options to alter what a camera sees, but not what a human would. That mostly involves IR alterations... just haven't found an effective one.

    I'm not bold enough to risk an obvious alteration. I hate that this is something I would consider though.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Revolution Idle I'd sworn off idling games but this one seemed quirky and is free. And yeah, my Deck is over there <--- grinding out numbers because I haven't stopped to look into why/how to...

    Revolution Idle
    I'd sworn off idling games but this one seemed quirky and is free. And yeah, my Deck is over there <--- grinding out numbers because I haven't stopped to look into why/how to better optimize things.
    That being said, it's not quite an idler. It will take tinkering and poking and prodding and likely, some wiki/guide lookups, and even then, you'll probably still be on your own. It's my kinda thing though, not a completely brainless clicker or time-wasting idler. (Okay, it is a time-wasting idler, but ... that's the point!)

    Payday 2
    Got this one for free in '17. Didn't much play until earlier this year... it's very much a DLC-heavy game, but I was able to score quite a bit for relatively cheap (and for my current playtime of around 220 hours and the game initially costing nothing), the ~$10 I've put into it has been worth it. My issue is that I do not much like playing online, so everything solo is rough for lots of aspects. But if you're an online player and are fine with forking out a few extra $$$ for pay-to-win type things (or looking pretty), and you wanna hold up banks or cook meth or whatnot to level up (with way too many options for weapons, masks, outfits, sidekicks, etc.) this may be the game for you.

    PictoQuest (Acquired courtesy of here)
    I am addicted to the android app Nonogram Katana, and I was hoping for a fix with this one (if you don't know, the following terms are basically the same: nonogram, pic-a-pix, picross, griddler, paint-by-number). It's all black and white so far, though I suspect it will be the whole game. Also if you make a mistake, you get nicked immediately. While it states it's verified for the Deck, the controls are kinda lame and it's either slow to use the controller, or easy to mess up if you use the touch screen. So overall, it's a meh game... I haven't really cared about the story line as it's given me no reason to. The pictures are okay, but had the controls been better, I think I would enjoy it more.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Seriously it was not what I expected. A friend bought it for me, and I absolutely binged played it until I got all the achievements. I kind of wish I wasn't such an achievement whore, as I'd just...

    Seriously it was not what I expected. A friend bought it for me, and I absolutely binged played it until I got all the achievements. I kind of wish I wasn't such an achievement whore, as I'd just started on the cursed critters and there were other options that could have kept me engaged, but... I "beat" it and moved on.

  5. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Modern Fallout?! Not FO and FO2?! Kids these days... laughs in broken hip

    Modern Fallout?! Not FO and FO2?!

    Kids these days... laughs in broken hip

    2 votes

  6. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I felt the same. I had the original game, and it sat on my shelf after trying to just get past the intro for a couple years. Then I tried again. Was still a little "not my thing", but I pushed...

    I felt the same. I had the original game, and it sat on my shelf after trying to just get past the intro for a couple years.

    Then I tried again. Was still a little "not my thing", but I pushed through and tried. Then I got a bike, and that helped. Thing is, I still abhor the BTs... wish they'd just remove those, but that'd gut half of the game (and don't even get me started on Mads Mikkelsen's character... I almost hated that as much as the BTs and it justified why I never do main questlines!), but overall... it got addicting. I beat it, then I bought the Director's cut since I started understanding better how things worked, and that is so much better than the original.

    Still, I never completed the DC, but I can completely understand not being able to get into the game... but if you do, it's a little bit o' crack.

  7. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I actually just removed this from my wishlist. The parry mechanism was one of the main threads for the negative reviews, as well as some "story line is jargon", both of which are kind of key...

    I actually just removed this from my wishlist. The parry mechanism was one of the main threads for the negative reviews, as well as some "story line is jargon", both of which are kind of key points I try to avoid in games these days.

    This may be a reason for me to reconsider (and I haven't completely given up on it, but I find it odd that I literally removed it like an hour ago!), but I'm also trying to 1) cull my wishlist to realistic purchases and 2) play what I already have without buying more haha.

  8. Comment on Breaking the creepy AI in police cameras in ~tech

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    Okay, that's what I was expecting... been attempting that for a bit, but haven't managed to acquire the correct items. Thanks! (Also, I will continue trying to watch tomorrow.)

    Okay, that's what I was expecting... been attempting that for a bit, but haven't managed to acquire the correct items. Thanks! (Also, I will continue trying to watch tomorrow.)

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Breaking the creepy AI in police cameras in ~tech

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    Can someone point out the timestamp at which it shows how to break this? I'm 15+ min in and know how to hack one and download all the info... but I'm kinda past that phase in life now. Sorry for...

    Can someone point out the timestamp at which it shows how to break this? I'm 15+ min in and know how to hack one and download all the info... but I'm kinda past that phase in life now.

    Sorry for requesting the tldr but I can rarely even watch a 15 min "show" without ADHD'ing off. The content isn't holding my attention, despite my interest in knowing how to break what already freaks me out. :(

    4 votes

  10. Comment on What's your current PC wallpaper? in ~tech

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    Ahh, one I never got into! I believe I have a free copy on Epic (which I never bother with these days) -- nope just checked it's on Steam and I still haven't touched it. Looks Myst-esque though,...

    Ahh, one I never got into! I believe I have a free copy on Epic (which I never bother with these days) -- nope just checked it's on Steam and I still haven't touched it. Looks Myst-esque though, which I did get somewhat bored of the few chances I was able to play it as a kid.

    But maybe I'll check it out, just based on wallpaper values!

  11. Comment on Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store in ~tech

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    I'm not surprised; I'm running a 7 Pro so I haven't messed with much lately. Would rooting change anything? I always "break" my phones, but I'm rather un-knowledgable (not a word, I know, but I'm...

    I'm not surprised; I'm running a 7 Pro so I haven't messed with much lately.
    Would rooting change anything? I always "break" my phones, but I'm rather un-knowledgable (not a word, I know, but I'm brainfarting atm) at the behind the scenes actualities. I was finally thrilled I didn't have to introduce root and still be able to do what I wanted with my phone. :(

    1 vote

  12. Comment on What's your current PC wallpaper? in ~tech

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    Then I likely haven't played it. I didn't completely agree with the Death Stranding guess, but I had actually played that one!

    Then I likely haven't played it. I didn't completely agree with the Death Stranding guess, but I had actually played that one!

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store in ~tech

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    Wondering how/if this will affect GrapheneOS... I might actually have to swap to that Pine Phone.

    Wondering how/if this will affect GrapheneOS... I might actually have to swap to that Pine Phone.

    5 votes

  14. Comment on What's your current PC wallpaper? in ~tech

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    That happened to me when I opted for i3. I still have something, but I usually just ignore it.

    That happened to me when I opted for i3.

    I still have something, but I usually just ignore it.

  15. Comment on What's your current PC wallpaper? in ~tech

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    My work laptop has a Siemens gas turbine, cuz work. My desktop has been the same since I managed to install Arch and stuck with it.

    My work laptop has a Siemens gas turbine, cuz work.
    My desktop has been the same since I managed to install Arch and stuck with it.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What's your current PC wallpaper? in ~tech

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    KCD, maybe 2? Reminds me of 1 but I haven't gotten into 2 yet.

    KCD, maybe 2? Reminds me of 1 but I haven't gotten into 2 yet.

  17. Comment on Always invest in good tires in ~transport

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    This, forget the rest. I care about economy, as I commute ~600 miles (~970km) every week, and stupid New England includes snow as well as rain. But economy isn't the only thing tires deal with....

    This, forget the rest.
    I care about economy, as I commute ~600 miles (~970km) every week, and stupid New England includes snow as well as rain.

    But economy isn't the only thing tires deal with. Your tires are your lifeline as you drive, and if you buy the right ones, they won't be loud, they'll compensate for weather, and they'll stop in time. That is, they'll get you where you want to go.

    9 votes

  18. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    I turned 47 last Sunday. My SO keeps calling me Dennis or old woman, because absolutely no one asked about my age 10 years ago. But anyway on my commute this week I opted for the audiobook of F....

    I turned 47 last Sunday. My SO keeps calling me Dennis or old woman, because absolutely no one asked about my age 10 years ago.

    But anyway on my commute this week I opted for the audiobook of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button which was a bit disappointing, but it also included "Babylon Revisited" (which also did not impress) and "Three Hours Between Planes" which really was meh until the end... I believe there is one more story, but the latter kind of poked me hard in the feels.

    So that was my last week. I would just state that one should check out the "Three Hours" story... brutally humerous imo. :)

    3 votes

  19. Comment on When is the last time you made a new friend? That lasted. in ~life

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    Mine is Discord. I actually have a leftover friend from playing SWTOR about 10 years ago that was the only reason I swapped. Then I started chatting in the Long Dark server a bit more, which is...

    Mine is Discord. I actually have a leftover friend from playing SWTOR about 10 years ago that was the only reason I swapped. Then I started chatting in the Long Dark server a bit more, which is where I met Hobofarmer.

    Those are basically my two online friends heh. But, I chat a bit with other folks, some whose "names" I know, others are just online people. But somehow, it kind of fills that "I need a friend to chat with" feeling, despite being generally anonymous and impersonal.

    2 votes

  20. Comment on How many remakes have ever actually lived up to or surpassed the original? in ~movies

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    Some remakes that were completely different and I believe possibly better than the original: Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams (as much as I hate him, he has musical talents) Cake - I will Survive...

    Some remakes that were completely different and I believe possibly better than the original:

    Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams (as much as I hate him, he has musical talents)
    Cake - I will Survive
    Johnny Cash - Hurt
    Snake River Conspiracy - Lovesong

    Kind of surprised no one mentioned music...

    1 vote