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Comment on Disco Elysium on Android | Reveal trailer in ~games
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
datavoid Link ParentMakes sense to not want to do something that frustrating a ton of times if you have better things to do. Personally I feel like the final boss of Sekiro prepared me for anything, that fight took...Makes sense to not want to do something that frustrating a ton of times if you have better things to do.
Personally I feel like the final boss of Sekiro prepared me for anything, that fight took me like 2 weeks. I was not good at that game, was hands down the hardest thing I've beaten. Besides the last boss, I'd say that Lies of P was generally closer to Bloodborne in terms of difficulty.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
datavoid LinkAfter hearing that Lies of P is coming off game pass, I decided to put the Elden Ring DLC on hold and crush out Lies instead. I actually finished it this morning before work - it was way better...After hearing that Lies of P is coming off game pass, I decided to put the Elden Ring DLC on hold and crush out Lies instead. I actually finished it this morning before work - it was way better than I was expecting, even after having played the first couple levels around a year ago.
It took me 40-50 hours, which is longer than any guide says it should (which is weird, because I only struggled on the final boss). I did search everything pretty thoroughly however, and did a "victory lap" through the whole game before the last boss to pick up anything I missed.
I'd probably give it an 8.5/10, and would definitely recommend it for any fans of Dark souls, Eldin ring, or Sekiro. I would not recommend paying $80 for it, however.
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Comment on Suggest a remote desktop program? in ~tech
datavoid LinkIf you're just worried about the network, Tailscale is an easy way to connect to your home PC, which can help if you're dealing with a dynamic IP. Once turned on / logged in on both PCs, they will...If you're just worried about the network, Tailscale is an easy way to connect to your home PC, which can help if you're dealing with a dynamic IP. Once turned on / logged in on both PCs, they will behave as if on the same network, making any remote desktop program easy to set up - I just use Windows remote desktop connection for connecting to Windows from Windows. You can also configure Tailscale to let you use your home PC's Internet connection.
Assuming you have a static IP and can set up port forwarding on your router, you could just write down your IP and connect directly that way, however.
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Comment on Banned from eBay for life with no explanation in ~tech
datavoid (edited )LinkI am also banned from eBay. Apparently when I signed up like 13 years ago, I selected a "seller" account. Last year I tried to buy something, but forgot to turn my VPN off. Got banned almost...I am also banned from eBay. Apparently when I signed up like 13 years ago, I selected a "seller" account. Last year I tried to buy something, but forgot to turn my VPN off. Got banned almost immediately - but at least I still got my iPod!
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Comment on Windows 11 Cleanup/Configuration Script(s)? in ~comp
datavoid LinkI would recommend checking out O&O ShutUp, didn't see anyone else mention it and it's been pretty good so far for me. I also use StartAllBack currently, but I will admit it can be a bit finicky...I would recommend checking out O&O ShutUp, didn't see anyone else mention it and it's been pretty good so far for me. I also use StartAllBack currently, but I will admit it can be a bit finicky (for example, for me it removed fuzzy search which can be annoying at times).
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Comment on Windows 11 Cleanup/Configuration Script(s)? in ~comp
datavoid (edited )Link ParentI work in IT, but I customize whatever OS I'm using heavily, and have been known to horde tabs. It's unlikely I am going to change at this point.. however I concede that it is a huge waste of...I work in IT, but I customize whatever OS I'm using heavily, and have been known to horde tabs.
It's unlikely I am going to change at this point.. however I concede that it is a huge waste of time. Thankfully my PC is powerful enough to handle all the tabs I throw at it.
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Comment on What is a book that every 13-year-old boy should read? in ~books
datavoid (edited )Link ParentEnder's Game was my favourite book by far when I read it around that age. It still holds up honestly. I also enjoyed its 3 direct sequels (although they would likely be less enjoyable as a 13 year...Ender's Game was my favourite book by far when I read it around that age. It still holds up honestly. I also enjoyed its 3 direct sequels (although they would likely be less enjoyable as a 13 year old).
Edit - just realized someone else already mentioned this. Leaving it up anyways, it's a great book.
On second thought, there was another series I loved basically through all my teen years that I think meets your criteria: The Legend of Drizzt by R. A. Salvatore. Note that these books are slightly more mature-themed. They are DnD books, and have the classic tropes like violent battles, demonic planes, and mind-controlled harem girls. That being said, the hero is a strong moral guide (...unless you don't approve of cutting up evil wizards with scimitars). Definitely lawful good, though. Drizzt is disgusted by your orgy.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
datavoid LinkFinally beat Red Dead 2. The ending was as good as I had hoped, based on the quality of the rest of the game. It's a true masterpiece - the soundtrack for the finale is amazing too. I'm not a horn...Finally beat Red Dead 2. The ending was as good as I had hoped, based on the quality of the rest of the game. It's a true masterpiece - the soundtrack for the finale is amazing too. I'm not a horn guy, but.. god damn! I feel like Josh Homme's contribution was on the weaker side of the soundtrack, which is definitely saying something.
I'm probably going to replay the ending at some point to see how different things can get. The outcome is absolutely affected by player decisions.
Over I still give this game a 10/10 recommendation.
Now it's time to finish the elden ring dlc I guess!
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Comment on It is no longer safe to move our governments and societies to US clouds in ~society
datavoid Link ParentAs is price unfortunately. Recreating entire institutional systems using Linux / FOSS alternatives is going to require a ton of extra employee pay for the setup, plus the cost of any hardware...As is price unfortunately. Recreating entire institutional systems using Linux / FOSS alternatives is going to require a ton of extra employee pay for the setup, plus the cost of any hardware changes. Then there is the time cost of needing to upgrade every single person to the new setup.
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Comment on I don't take the threat of US annexing Canada seriously in ~society
datavoid Link ParentAs a Canadian, I'd hope at least the UK would step in if this were to happen... It's either than or stop telling us we have a king, choose one.As a Canadian, I'd hope at least the UK would step in if this were to happen... It's either than or stop telling us we have a king, choose one.
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Comment on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance – the hidden message in ~music
datavoid Link ParentThe fashion thing was definitely one of the things that stood out to me. For example, dancers wearing white during a drake diss track referencing the KKK feels like a bit of a stretch to me....The fashion thing was definitely one of the things that stood out to me. For example, dancers wearing white during a drake diss track referencing the KKK feels like a bit of a stretch to me. Certainly not impossible.. but again, it's just speculation.
You are correct though, I guess there are people who don't understand black exploitation. I'd guess anyone who has ever listened to anything by Kendrick in the past received the message strong and clear, however. Having a literal Uncle Sam character narrating also makes the message pretty difficult to miss.
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Comment on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance – the hidden message in ~music
datavoid LinkLoved this performance. However, in my opinion everything covered in this video is either completely obvious or pure speculation.Loved this performance. However, in my opinion everything covered in this video is either completely obvious or pure speculation.
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Comment on Sean Bean to play Sheriff of Nottingham in ‘Robin Hood’ series at MGM+ in ~tv
datavoid Link ParentI've been a fan of his since GoldenEye and Lord of the Rings, and I'm just realizing now his name is literally Mr. BeanI've been a fan of his since GoldenEye and Lord of the Rings, and I'm just realizing now his name is literally Mr. Bean
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Comment on At what age do you consider someone to be an adult? in ~talk
datavoid Link ParentMost people definitely don't have bachelors at 21Most people definitely don't have bachelors at 21
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Comment on US President Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs against Canada, Mexico starting Tuesday; 10% against China in ~society
datavoid Link ParentCut off oil imports, cause a shortage, then get approval to start drilling/refining/piping in new, formerly protected areas?Cut off oil imports, cause a shortage, then get approval to start drilling/refining/piping in new, formerly protected areas?
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Comment on Do you think stressful games are kind of bad for your health? in ~games
datavoid LinkI find Fromsoft games relaxing for some reason.. I'd say I'm pretty bad at dealing with stress in real life, but in those games I often laugh after dying to something stupid. The one thing that...I find Fromsoft games relaxing for some reason.. I'd say I'm pretty bad at dealing with stress in real life, but in those games I often laugh after dying to something stupid.
The one thing that will without fail make me freak out while gaming is playing online on the same team as people who get really pissed off if someone makes a mistake (looking at you rocket league).
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Comment on Used iPhones that have TikTok app installed sell for $14k on eBay in ~tech
datavoid LinkPersonally I would purchase an android phone and sideload the tiktok apk (if I used tiktok) rather than spending 14k... But that's just me.Personally I would purchase an android phone and sideload the tiktok apk (if I used tiktok) rather than spending 14k... But that's just me.
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Comment on Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union in ~tech
datavoid LinkAmazon switched to Dragonfly shipping in my area a few months ago. Since then I've received several incorrect "your package will be delivered today" emails, as well as several "delivery attempted"...Amazon switched to Dragonfly shipping in my area a few months ago. Since then I've received several incorrect "your package will be delivered today" emails, as well as several "delivery attempted" emails when no such attempt was made. My theory is that Amazon is just subcontracting responsibility so people can't complain when they make their service worse.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
datavoid Link ParentMy horses generally try to kill me by running into trees at full speed when I do this - still do it though!My horses generally try to kill me by running into trees at full speed when I do this - still do it though!
This is the ONE case where using a vertical video would have been preferable