bendvis's recent activity
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Comment on What are some good, non-microtransaction riddled mobile games? in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games
bendvis Link ParentSadly, a bed doesn't work in the bundle because it's not stackable. In addition to the other things, I usually keep a pair of empty buckets and an anvil in there.Sadly, a bed doesn't work in the bundle because it's not stackable. In addition to the other things, I usually keep a pair of empty buckets and an anvil in there.
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Comment on How often do you replace your phone? in ~tech
bendvis Link ParentSimilarly, I tend to replace my iPhone with the latest version every 2 years, but the last couple of years have been lackluster enough that I've kept my 14 Pro Max. I plan on upgrading to the 17...Similarly, I tend to replace my iPhone with the latest version every 2 years, but the last couple of years have been lackluster enough that I've kept my 14 Pro Max. I plan on upgrading to the 17 Pro Max when it releases this year.
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Comment on No Man's Sky: Worlds Part II in ~games
bendvis Link ParentI think you had an error in entry when checking the number. 573,609,725,082,183 vs 573,609,725,083 The original number I typed is not prime....I think you had an error in entry when checking the number.
573,609,725,082,183 vs
573,609,725,083The original number I typed is not prime.
https://www.numberempire.com/primenumbers.php?number=573609725082183&action=check&_p1=2458But still, it highlights the idea that once you've seen a planet's component parts, you need to deliberately concoct reasons to make it interesting.
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Comment on No Man's Sky: Worlds Part II in ~games
bendvis Link ParentI find it difficult to get immersed in exploration of procedurally generated planets though. For example, I can write 573,609,725,082,183. I have extremely high confidence that I’m the first...I find it difficult to get immersed in exploration of procedurally generated planets though. For example, I can write 573,609,725,082,183. I have extremely high confidence that I’m the first person to ever type out that number, but it’s still made up of the same 10 digits we already know. It’s not terribly exciting or meaningful. Once you’ve seen all the variations of sky, ground, plants, animals, then randomizing them isn’t very exploratory.
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Comment on Your favorite game OSTs in ~games
bendvis Link ParentTransistor has an instrumental/hummed version of its soundtrack.Transistor has an instrumental/hummed version of its soundtrack.
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
bendvis Link ParentBeing small, sturdy, and simple also makes it great to take camping. There’s something extra satisfying about heating up water on a campfire and having a good cup of coffee out in nature on a...Being small, sturdy, and simple also makes it great to take camping. There’s something extra satisfying about heating up water on a campfire and having a good cup of coffee out in nature on a chilly morning.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentHehe, a little "i got bored" project. I'll have to pick it back up. By the look of the lack of grass growing, it seems very few people have been aroundHehe, a little "i got bored" project. I'll have to pick it back up. By the look of the lack of grass growing, it seems very few people have been around
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Comment on Programming/gaming monitor recommendations in ~tech
bendvis LinkI'm also an at-home software engineer and I think I can speak to the pixel density issue. I ended up picking up a PG42UQ 4k 120Hz OLED monitor as my primary and an LG DualUp vertical monitor as...I'm also an at-home software engineer and I think I can speak to the pixel density issue. I ended up picking up a PG42UQ 4k 120Hz OLED monitor as my primary and an LG DualUp vertical monitor as secondary. "But 42 inches is huge and the pixels must be so obvious!" They are... if you're sitting up close. I have my monitor set near the back edge of my 30" desk and I've found that having that extra ~12-18" works wonders for my eyes. I don't really have that moment where you look up from the screen and can't focus on distant things for a bit. Also, I get more desk space in front of me and leaning back in my chair doesn't have such a big impact on readability - Doing so only increases the distance to the screen by ~30% instead of 100%.
All that to say, pixel density is important, but it's also a function of distance between you and the display. Getting a new monitor is a good chance to reconsider the ergonomics of your setup overall.
To directly answer some of your questions:
is the jump from 1440 to 4k as noticeable
I think it definitely is, but I also have sharp eyesight with no glasses/contacts.
My current primary display has a low response time... is this something I can give up and not notice?
You might notice it at first, mostly when scrolling. I think it's one of those things that you stop seeing after a while.
I just moved my office into a loft with poor lighting.
What you're really looking to avoid in a dimly lit room is having a monitor that's too bright. If your can be dark but still readable, that's key. Good contrast helps with that because you're starting from a darker baseline and your monitor won't have to emit too much light to show you a readable image.
Is my fps going to take a hit from increasing the resolution of my secondary display?
Not unless you've got something else going on over there like a video being played. I see no difference in framerates with my secondary monitor (2560x2880) connected or disconnected.
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Comment on How's the iPhone experience on Google Fi in late 2024? in ~tech
bendvis Link ParentNot really. They're both looking at the same inbox though. Checking your voicemail in either place clears the notification from the other.Not really. They're both looking at the same inbox though. Checking your voicemail in either place clears the notification from the other.
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Comment on How's the iPhone experience on Google Fi in late 2024? in ~tech
bendvis LinkMy family and I have had Google Fi on iPhones for several years now. Setup can be a small headache, but beyond that everything runs pretty smoothly. iMessage, FaceTime, 5G, etc. all work...My family and I have had Google Fi on iPhones for several years now. Setup can be a small headache, but beyond that everything runs pretty smoothly. iMessage, FaceTime, 5G, etc. all work flawlessly. Visual Voicemail in the native app is a little hit-or-miss, but Google provides their Fi app that provides good visual voicemail support. iOS did bring improvements in SMS chat (no more emoji response messages that read like [👍 to "lol omg wtf"], but I don't see Google Fi support for RCS in Settings.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentI've just restarted seeding all 3 worlds if you'd like to try the torrent again.I've just restarted seeding all 3 worlds if you'd like to try the torrent again.
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Comment on Starlink is offering free internet access for thirty days for folks affected by Hurricane Helene in ~tech
bendvis Link ParentThis really makes it feel like the offer is just to make headlines for the positive PR spin. If Starlink offered a free 60 day return policy on the hardware, it might feel more genuine.This really makes it feel like the offer is just to make headlines for the positive PR spin. If Starlink offered a free 60 day return policy on the hardware, it might feel more genuine.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentDefinitely agree that smaller projects are good for motivation in general, but I like building huge or complex things :)Definitely agree that smaller projects are good for motivation in general, but I like building huge or complex things :)
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentYeah, the 970 has the same 2x6 pin connector setup and a lower TDP than the 7870. Should even be a decent boost in performance!Yeah, the 970 has the same 2x6 pin connector setup and a lower TDP than the 7870. Should even be a decent boost in performance!
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentI have an old GTX 970 collecting dust that I could send your way for free if it's compatible. I'd rather it see some use than sit in my closet until I finally end up recycling it.I have an old GTX 970 collecting dust that I could send your way for free if it's compatible. I'd rather it see some use than sit in my closet until I finally end up recycling it.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentOh man, i know that feeling extremely well. There's an excitement about having an idea and a plan to execute it. After that's done, I end up in indecision limbo about what to do next. Between that...Oh man, i know that feeling extremely well. There's an excitement about having an idea and a plan to execute it. After that's done, I end up in indecision limbo about what to do next. Between that and being busy with life stuff, I haven't been online much recently either.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentThat sounds awesome. I don't think the embassy building will be all that large. I'm picturing it being a taller building tucked up against the trunk of the tree somewhere, so no worries at all...That sounds awesome. I don't think the embassy building will be all that large. I'm picturing it being a taller building tucked up against the trunk of the tree somewhere, so no worries at all about other builds being under the branches. They def reach a long way.
Things have been crazy the last few weeks so I haven't had a ton of time to be on, but they should start calming down again soon as my kids get back into the school year.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
bendvis Link ParentI had planned on building an embassy for the night elf city SrgSlimeTime and I (but mostly srg) have been building between the tree in town and the canal to the south of it, but I can always build...I had planned on building an embassy for the night elf city SrgSlimeTime and I (but mostly srg) have been building between the tree in town and the canal to the south of it, but I can always build north of the tree instead. A stable close to the transit hub sounds awesome! Feel free to build wherever and I can adapt
I thoroughly enjoyed Mindustry, but it’s best on PC rather than mobile IMO.