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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
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Comment on Chat Control 1.0 and 2.0 are back, vote on 2.0 to be held 29th of June in ~society
CptBluebear LinkOh for the love of... How many times do we have to grovel so this horseshit doesn't pass? I'm increasingly worried that it no longer matters what we petition for. I'll be joining the petitions and...Oh for the love of...
How many times do we have to grovel so this horseshit doesn't pass? I'm increasingly worried that it no longer matters what we petition for.
I'll be joining the petitions and contacting the MEPs when I'm back home.
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Comment on The 2026 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 25 - July 9) in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentConsidering I railed against the lack of a Freelancer-like (Lancer-like? We'll workshop it) in this thread, I just bought Underspace. Worst case scenario it sucks, but at least I will show support...Considering I railed against the lack of a Freelancer-like (Lancer-like? We'll workshop it) in this thread, I just bought Underspace. Worst case scenario it sucks, but at least I will show support for initiatives that want to create the Freelancer experience.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentThanks again! I'll be trying some drifting this evening.Thanks again! I'll be trying some drifting this evening.
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Comment on What's a game you're dying to play that doesn't exist? in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentI have not. I tend to be wary of kickstarters and this one proved to be mostly a scam quite quickly. I may play it at some point some day should it actually release... And I'll buy it at a...I have not. I tend to be wary of kickstarters and this one proved to be mostly a scam quite quickly. I may play it at some point some day should it actually release... And I'll buy it at a discount. They were handed enough money.
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Comment on Mullvad CEO gives ≈€452,000 to the Örebro Party in ~society
CptBluebear LinkAn IT nerd with an extreme penchant for privacy and being off the grid being overly much into a strange form of NAZBOL? Colour me unsurprised.An IT nerd with an extreme penchant for privacy and being off the grid being overly much into a strange form of NAZBOL? Colour me unsurprised.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
CptBluebear (edited )LinkBecause I asked for a key I will share a key. I still have limited internet access so I will share one key now and I will send it today or tomorrow, the rest will be sent out somewhere around the...Because I asked for a key I will share a key.
I still have limited internet access so I will share one key now and I will send it today or tomorrow, the rest will be sent out somewhere around the 8th or 9th of July at the earliest. First come first serve, for similar requests I will look at time of posting.
One request: Share something you look forward to this year, or something you did in 2025-6 you're proud of.
Game options:
Popup Dungeon.
Metro Exodus.
Kerbal Space Program.
Endless Space 2.
Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove.
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentThis year? Oof.. I pulled myself out of the controversy bubble a while ago, but I suppose GTA may have finally set the new price standard everyone feared. The Steam Machine being worth the cost or...This year? Oof.. I pulled myself out of the controversy bubble a while ago, but I suppose GTA may have finally set the new price standard everyone feared.
The Steam Machine being worth the cost or not is also really dependent on the person though emotions run high! People really wanted this thing to be the bees knees and looked for another Deck slam dunk. You can feel the disappointment drip from the page.My "favourite" is the controversial EU decision around Stop Killing Games. I hoped, though did not expect, something a little more substantial than what's currently presented from the EU council: an entirely non committal acceptance that the status quo sucks.
As for my request, Inertial Drift. A twinstick racer sounds like a dream to play on my Steam Deck while I'm currently out in the countryside with oodles of time on my hands.
Because I don't like asking for things, I'll post a key to this thread myself that I have left over from the previous giveaway thread.
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Comment on Should the plural of "milf" be "milfs" or "milves"? in ~humanities.languages
CptBluebear Link ParentI would agree, if @kfwyre didn't seem to have that post on his clipboard waiting for this opportunity. I'm now more torn than I was before.I would agree, if @kfwyre didn't seem to have that post on his clipboard waiting for this opportunity. I'm now more torn than I was before.
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Comment on Around twenty drown in France as French seek relief from heatwave in ~enviro
CptBluebear Link ParentMostly because I get riled up since it's so monumentally stupid. Cato the Elder said in like 150bc "Thieves of private property pass their lives in chains; thieves of public property in riches and...Mostly because I get riled up since it's so monumentally stupid. Cato the Elder said in like 150bc "Thieves of private property pass their lives in chains; thieves of public property in riches and luxury." And not to make this into a class warfare post, it's still the same today.
I'm out in the boonies so I don't really have the internet speeds to go and hunt for sources (googling that Cato quote took me multiple minutes), so while it's probably broadly correct, I may miss some nuance or caveat.
More than a decade ago, our government subsidized installing private solar panels through a method that allowed people to offset their use with their generated power 1:1 with the utility companies (salderen) and having them pay the difference in extra production. This was heavily incentivized by the government, broadly encouraged by the utility companies that came with all sorts of package deals to lure the new power sources into their fold, and all sorts of initiatives were launched to get people onto solar panels with heat pumps.
Over time it became apparent we had a grid that wasn't capable of handling such high load during the day when all this solar flooded the grid. This wasn't a problem yet but it would become one in the future. No biggie, we see this coming a mile away so let's future proof the grid.
Utility co's received grants and oodles of public cash for the express purpose of strengthening the grid.Eventually we started reaching capacity, all the while the utilities started lobbying to repeal the (by now very popular) subsidy and remove the ability for people to "salderen". To give them a little credit, yes this hurt their bottom line so it made sense to start and reduce the amount people could strike from their power bill.
This is taking too long in their eyes so they introduced fees on all new contracts called "return power generation" which penalizes someone for generating more power than they use by instating a flat "X price per KwH over cap", overnight creating a new revenue stream all while decrying people and pleading them to stop generating so much power because it hurts them so much and the grid isn't ready for it.
Starting in 2027, the saldering will end. People that have installed panels will now see an increase in their bill from one end (no longer able to strike 1:1), which is fine, but utility co's also no longer have to pay the difference on additional generated power. However, they will keep their fee intact because "the grid is at capacity". Yeah, they never used those billions to beef up the grid. They just pocketed the money.
So here's the rundown:
- encouraged solar panels for private homes for years.
- received grants to beef up the grid.
- lobbied against having to pay for generated power so they can sell your own power back to you.
- created fees for power generated exceeding power used.
- never actually beefed up the grid.
- posted record profits yearly, 2022 an exceptional war profiteering opportunity for them.
All in all, they get to rake in the cash and ransack the public utilities on three different occasions through the power generation and investment of the individual.
No I can't cover up individual panels as I didn't install individual inverters. Covering up one will disable all power generation. My mistake I guess. Some people can. Others are now installing methods to flip the breaker as soon as they hit their allotted amount. People are buying batteries too (with fiendish merchants trying to upsell you overpriced batteries).
Whatever the case, everyone was told to do their best to get our country to green energy only to be royally fucked by the utility co's and a limp wristed government.
I bought my solar panels because I wanted to invest in a better future, not to make money. I overspecced a little to cover my daily use and it's now going to cost me dearly.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI - Pre-orders and Edition information in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentTheir last PC game release was 11 years ago so that's closer to each other than we are to it.Their last PC game release was 11 years ago so that's closer to each other than we are to it.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI - Pre-orders and Edition information in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentLet's just say they've improved their console porting. GTA 4 was widely lambasted for being a terrible port. I personally never minded much, but that backlash forced them to do it better for RDR...Let's just say they've improved their console porting. GTA 4 was widely lambasted for being a terrible port. I personally never minded much, but that backlash forced them to do it better for RDR and 5.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI - Pre-orders and Edition information in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentAbout a year ago and never having never played Cyberpunk myself I saw someone play a version 1.0 on YouTube to see if it really was that bad at launch. Not long after I saw that video the game...About a year ago and never having never played Cyberpunk myself I saw someone play a version 1.0 on YouTube to see if it really was that bad at launch.
Not long after I saw that video the game went on sale and I figured I'd see what it was all about. Turns out most of the glitches in that game are still present today. Fixed my ass.
I'm sure they shored up some interplay between systems but it's still a buggy mess.
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Comment on Around twenty drown in France as French seek relief from heatwave in ~enviro
CptBluebear Link ParentI don't. I can't. I do. I have to. Wrong country. Only helps so much. We're at the point that "just do this" is causing people to die. If it helps, I don't need AC for the nights. I'm considering...stop thinking about opening windows at night, installing awnings, migrating activities to the coolest room in the house, using a fan, buying an actually well designed home, planting greenery in front of walls.
I don't.
I can't.
I do.
I have to.
Wrong country.
Only helps so much.We're at the point that "just do this" is causing people to die.
If it helps, I don't need AC for the nights. I'm considering it because I just need a single room that's at a normal temperature we can retreat to. This heat is abnormal and will only get worse, consider that when it's already 37°/99f at 60-80% humidity today, let alone next year.. or the one after.
Lowering consumption is a long term plan with long term results, I just need to not die next year because the dew point says I'm no longer compatible with life.
The solar panels are just gravy. I'm overproducing, with my panels facing directly South, and starting in 2027 I'm going to have to pay the utilities for the privilege of overproducing (long story, don't get me started, they fucked up by not strengthening our grid) so I'll be looking to store my overproduction anyway and use that at night. Perhaps an AC or at least a heat pump running at night can use the juice I made during the day.
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Comment on SpaceX stock tumbles 23% from its high as average investor sees gains wiped out in ~finance
CptBluebear Link ParentNot a dumb question, and no you're right that my dollar doesn't always go directly in their pocket. What it does do is essentially supply and demand with knock on effects. If more people want the...Not a dumb question, and no you're right that my dollar doesn't always go directly in their pocket. What it does do is essentially supply and demand with knock on effects. If more people want the stock because they believe in the growth of the company, the value goes up. This allows the company to borrow against the stock and its valuation at more favourable rates.
Additionally, companies often only have a certain amount of shares available to the public (float) and keep the rest for internal use. They can choose to release additional shares and directly sell those to the market to raise funds much like an IPO would.Lastly, high valuation makes it easier to negotiate mergers and acquisitions since they can trade off the shares in lieu of liquidity.
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Comment on Are there any video games that are/were popular in your country, that the rest of the world hardly knows about? in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentDeath Rally did indeed go international. I really liked that game as a kid. It went on to inspire a TV show. Housemarque is still going strong with Saros and Returnal, but their climb was obvious...Death Rally did indeed go international. I really liked that game as a kid. It went on to inspire a TV show.
Housemarque is still going strong with Saros and Returnal, but their climb was obvious with bangers like the PS3 launch title Resogun and a little later (my own personal favourite of theirs) DeadNation. If anyone is into twinstick shooters at all, look into DeadNation. It's remarkably well done.
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Comment on SpaceX stock tumbles 23% from its high as average investor sees gains wiped out in ~finance
CptBluebear Link ParentMy internet is limited at the moment so I can't verify anything but I could've been tripped up by one of the brokers, SoFi, banning retail traders for six months if you flipped early.My internet is limited at the moment so I can't verify anything but I could've been tripped up by one of the brokers, SoFi, banning retail traders for six months if you flipped early.
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Comment on Around twenty drown in France as French seek relief from heatwave in ~enviro
CptBluebear Link ParentI would use my own solar panels to power the AC. I would need a heat pump too, to replace the gas boiler that now heats my water. Beyond the initial sticker price, I see only environmental upsides.I would use my own solar panels to power the AC. I would need a heat pump too, to replace the gas boiler that now heats my water.
Beyond the initial sticker price, I see only environmental upsides.
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Comment on Steam Machine prices revealed, starting at US$1049.00 in ~games
CptBluebear Link ParentI rarely use my Deck but I think it's still a stellar product. The problem lies in the fact that I almost always have a better alternative nearby (my desktop) and when the difference is that stark...I rarely use my Deck but I think it's still a stellar product. The problem lies in the fact that I almost always have a better alternative nearby (my desktop) and when the difference is that stark in performance I can't really enjoy the lower quality/frame rate.
Still, what they made and what they were going for hit the mark in a way few handhelds have. It's made exceptional by the OS, the support, and the open nature of the Deck.
I wouldn't recommend it to someone mostly sitting and working from home. I'd heartily recommend it to anyone with a commute longer than 10 minutes (also why it doesn't see much play time in my case).
I'm currently enjoying some time off in a different country and the Deck is an easy take along. It sees more use now than it does at home and I'm happy I took it along.
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Comment on Signs you're a dangerous terrorist: using Signal, moving zines in ~society
CptBluebear Link ParentYeah it's that partisan tiptoeing around issues that makes people incredibly annoyed at journalists. It erodes a little trust every time someone plays down clear cut issues. It's not inciting...Yeah it's that partisan tiptoeing around issues that makes people incredibly annoyed at journalists. It erodes a little trust every time someone plays down clear cut issues. It's not inciting violence when you're enacting it already. The rest of the article highlights an actual issue, unusually high punishment on trumped up charges, but then diminishes the entire thing by undercutting another crime. Now it makes me question if the rest of the charges really are "just moving zines" or if something else is being concealed by the author. They're clearly unable to effectively report on other issues.
Congratulations! Hard work can pay off! I hope you're feeling much better.
Key sent! If it doesn't work I have plenty of other keys available.