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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 What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
benpocalypse Link ParentI played through it when my youngest son was too young to actually make progress in the game, and so he'd watch me play it at night after work. In addition to the Outer Wilds being one of the best...I played through it when my youngest son was too young to actually make progress in the game, and so he'd watch me play it at night after work. In addition to the Outer Wilds being one of the best games ever made, I'll forever treasure my son and I bonding over the experience. He was so into the lore of the game. He'd draw pictures of the Timber Hearthians, and talk non-stop about the end of the universe. I'll never live it down. Enjoy your play through. It's a once in a lifetime game.
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Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food
benpocalypse Link ParentIn the area's where you can get a cast iron skillet at a thrift store, I'd bet the odds are high. My grandfather used to melt lead in a skillet to make bullets. It's not as uncommon as you might...In the area's where you can get a cast iron skillet at a thrift store, I'd bet the odds are high. My grandfather used to melt lead in a skillet to make bullets. It's not as uncommon as you might think.
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Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food
benpocalypse LinkPro tip: if you get your cast iron at a thrift shop, test it for lead. These are often used to melt lead in, and you definitely don't want to cook food in one that's been exposed to lead.Pro tip: if you get your cast iron at a thrift shop, test it for lead. These are often used to melt lead in, and you definitely don't want to cook food in one that's been exposed to lead.
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Comment on Anyone have any experience with tiny screws? I need to replace two in my body hair trimmer and I don't know where to start. in ~life.home_improvement
benpocalypse LinkIf you take one of the screws out, most Ace Hardware (if you're in the US) stores have a screw fitting guide on top of where the drawers of screws are that you can use to help you pick out a...If you take one of the screws out, most Ace Hardware (if you're in the US) stores have a screw fitting guide on top of where the drawers of screws are that you can use to help you pick out a replacement.
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Comment on Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause. in ~health
benpocalypse Link ParentFair point. I was thinking of a CBS Sunday Morning segment where they talked about traffic deaths in the US increasing steadily since 2007, and they mainly attributed it to SUVs and trucks, but...Fair point. I was thinking of a CBS Sunday Morning segment where they talked about traffic deaths in the US increasing steadily since 2007, and they mainly attributed it to SUVs and trucks, but then at the very last second mentioned that the iPhone was introduced in 2007. I had not considered traffic deaths in other countries.
Update: I found the clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0f20nBR3RI
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
benpocalypse LinkI was enjoying playing Arc Raiders, but they updated their anti-cheat implementation to use Denuvo, and now it marks every Linux device as running "disallowed tools" including the Steam Deck. It...I was enjoying playing Arc Raiders, but they updated their anti-cheat implementation to use Denuvo, and now it marks every Linux device as running "disallowed tools" including the Steam Deck. It has been rolled out over several months, and they somehow neglected that 5% of Steam users run Linux. Last night I kept getting disconnected because of this. According to their official patch notes, they're aware of this, but haven't been able to roll out a fix.
I used to love playing Rocket League, but once they got acquired by Epic and rolled out EAC, the game would no longer work on Linux. Running anti-cheat software at ring 0 is just unacceptable.
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Comment on Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause. in ~health
benpocalypse LinkWhatever you do, don't look into car fatalities post 2007.Whatever you do, don't look into car fatalities post 2007.
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Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
benpocalypse LinkI love a ton of different sandwiches, and everyone has had great suggestions, but one that hasn't been mentioned yet is Beef on Weck. It's essentially roast beef on a kimmelweck roll that you dip...I love a ton of different sandwiches, and everyone has had great suggestions, but one that hasn't been mentioned yet is Beef on Weck. It's essentially roast beef on a kimmelweck roll that you dip into broth. If you've never had one, I highly suggest it. It's salty and savory and just overall amazing.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #8: What is your favorite video game? (Results) in ~talk
benpocalypse Link ParentI've been playing videogames since I was a little kid on my Atari 2600 and Colecovision, and I can confirm that yes, Outer Wilds is the best game that has ever been made. I'm not ashamed to say...I've been playing videogames since I was a little kid on my Atari 2600 and Colecovision, and I can confirm that yes, Outer Wilds is the best game that has ever been made. I'm not ashamed to say that I cried at the end when Gabro talks to you at the campfire.
I will also say that Echoes of the Eye was amazing as well, but man did I find it to be even more difficult than the base game. I couldn't even figure out how to start it once I bought it.
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Comment on ‘It’s shameful’: New York’s elite lash out at Zohran Mamdani’s second-home tax in ~finance
benpocalypse LinkGood.Good.
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Comment on What are your go-to meals that you cook? in ~food
benpocalypse LinkNo joke, the first recipe from this YouTube link is so good and so easy to make. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVAN4_pWCwYNo joke, the first recipe from this YouTube link is so good and so easy to make.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
benpocalypse LinkIt was largely glossed over, and I know I'm a hard Sci-Fi junkie, but Oblivion is a masterpiece. I'm not necessarily a Tom Cruise fan but this movie is amazing. There are several twists that I...It was largely glossed over, and I know I'm a hard Sci-Fi junkie, but Oblivion is a masterpiece. I'm not necessarily a Tom Cruise fan but this movie is amazing. There are several twists that I won't reveal, but if you like Sci-Fi, this is one you don't want to miss.
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Comment on Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month in ~tech
benpocalypse LinkProprietary, for profit, software FTW yet again.Proprietary, for profit, software FTW yet again.
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Comment on new Date("wtf"); How well do you know JavaScript's Date class? in ~comp
benpocalypse LinkJavaScript is one of the greatest crimes ever committed in the history of software.JavaScript is one of the greatest crimes ever committed in the history of software.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
benpocalypse Link ParentMy neighbors in Baltimore would regularly do crab boils and use a seasoning called JO. I tried that as well. You use a wooden mallet to crack them, and then use your hands to do the rest. Couldn't...My neighbors in Baltimore would regularly do crab boils and use a seasoning called JO. I tried that as well. You use a wooden mallet to crack them, and then use your hands to do the rest. Couldn't stand the taste no matter how hard I tried.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
benpocalypse Link ParentAdd the water at the start of the cooking process. Just enough water to fill the bottom of whatever sized pan you're using. I usually do this with the pan on low temp for the first few minutes and...Add the water at the start of the cooking process. Just enough water to fill the bottom of whatever sized pan you're using. I usually do this with the pan on low temp for the first few minutes and then add the bacon, and then turn the heat up once the bacon starts sizzling. Trust me, it's the best bacon you'll ever have.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
benpocalypse Link ParentThis is no joke, but you should try making bacon in a frying pan and add a little water to it. It's a game changer. Once the water evaporates the bacon starts to get crispy on the outside and the...This is no joke, but you should try making bacon in a frying pan and add a little water to it. It's a game changer. Once the water evaporates the bacon starts to get crispy on the outside and the inside stays super moist. It takes a bit longer to make it this way, but it's totally worth it.
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Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food
benpocalypse LinkI grew up in the rustbelt, nowhere near anywhere to get "real" seafood, and so I have a huge aversion to fish, tuna, etc. I can handle shrimp, but that's about it. I lived in Baltimore for 18...I grew up in the rustbelt, nowhere near anywhere to get "real" seafood, and so I have a huge aversion to fish, tuna, etc. I can handle shrimp, but that's about it. I lived in Baltimore for 18 years as an adult and really tried over and over to like crabcakes...but no bueno. My wife and kids love sushi and seafood so I'm happy about that at least.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
benpocalypse Link ParentI agree with you 100%. It's a perfect game that involves careful spacial audio, PvP and PvE. I would never personally kill another player, but as I've levelled up I've been killed a lot. I play...I agree with you 100%. It's a perfect game that involves careful spacial audio, PvP and PvE. I would never personally kill another player, but as I've levelled up I've been killed a lot. I play with my kids a ton and personally would never attack another player, I'd rather deal with all the Arcs, but my kids have different opinions.
You'll find out after playing for 22 minutes.