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Comment on Announcing the eighth annual Tildes' Make Something Month (Timasomo)! in ~tildes
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Comment on CGA-2026-09 đšī¸đââī¸đš REMOVE CARTRIDGE âī¸ Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 in ~games
IsildursBane LinkSo played through a good chunk of THPS 3 (played that instead of 2, since that is the one I am nostalgic about). I managed to unlock all of the levels, but have not done every single goal on every...So played through a good chunk of THPS 3 (played that instead of 2, since that is the one I am nostalgic about). I managed to unlock all of the levels, but have not done every single goal on every level. Since it is a different style of game compared to other games I have played in the last 10 years it took a couple of hours before I was doing decent at it.
It is interesting how these style of games were popular about 20 years ago, but have died out since. Growing up, we had on our PS2 THPS 3&4, several SSX games, and even a wakeboarding game. But now, it seems like the genre of board sports has died out for video games. So returning to this was a fun month.
As for THPS 3, after mentioning it my brother has also started playing it. We both agree that Suburbia is a terrible level with no good long lines on it. Otherwise, it was a very polished game, and I actually quite enjoyed the 2min gameplay loop. Especially on modern emulated hardware the load times are very quick so it is easy to just pop in and do a few runthroughs of a specific level
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Comment on Googlebook revealed and ready for pre-order in ~tech
IsildursBane Link ParentI think it is worth pointing out that Google is the only one that can do it. The reason Apple has managed to make such seamless integration between devices is because they make the operating...Microsoft isn't going to do it, Apple isn't going to do it (for Android), so Google is going to try to do it.
I think it is worth pointing out that Google is the only one that can do it. The reason Apple has managed to make such seamless integration between devices is because they make the operating system on both ends. Microsoft doesn't have control over mobile, so they can add things to make one side frictionless but not the other.
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Comment on Minecraft developer Mojang has announced that the Sift is coming to Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027 â the game's first new dimension in over fourteen years in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentI think after the mixed reception of bundles, Mojang is trying to be quite thorough in figuring out a solution that feels vanilla. They have also made some subtle steps of progress, with the...I think after the mixed reception of bundles, Mojang is trying to be quite thorough in figuring out a solution that feels vanilla. They have also made some subtle steps of progress, with the copper golem making a big improvement on storage systems. I doubt the issue is that the inventory problem is unknown to Mojang yet and more so that Mojang has not figured out the proper solution. So my guess is that they are just trying stuff out in the background, and once they have a solution it will become the next update
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Comment on Googlebook revealed and ready for pre-order in ~tech
IsildursBane Link ParentNot knowing the specifics of Apple's implementation, I am unsure of how competitive of an offering this is. But yeah, a web app that achieves the goal is pretty close to first party.Not knowing the specifics of Apple's implementation, I am unsure of how competitive of an offering this is. But yeah, a web app that achieves the goal is pretty close to first party.
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
IsildursBane LinkSo I have finished the first sock for my friend's wedding. Here is a (underexposed) pic. His wedding colour scheme is this (his suit is the green colour and then also the second pic is his tie)....So I have finished the first sock for my friend's wedding. Here is a (underexposed) pic. His wedding colour scheme is this (his suit is the green colour and then also the second pic is his tie). He will be wearing black shoes, so it was hard to figure out a colour scheme that would go well. I am quite happy with the pink, and think it will match his pants and suit well, with the hint of blue that should also complement the tie well. I am now about three inches done the second sock (my pattern is leg down), and am getting a bit anxious on how small the pink ball of yarn is becoming.
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Comment on Googlebook revealed and ready for pre-order in ~tech
IsildursBane LinkI feel like this product is unlikely to succeed but I can see their vision here. Apple has always had the upperhand with first party support for mobile and desktop/laptop integration. For Android...I feel like this product is unlikely to succeed but I can see their vision here. Apple has always had the upperhand with first party support for mobile and desktop/laptop integration. For Android users there has always been the extra step of downloading and setting up an app/program on your phone, computer, or both. However, the killer feature that people want that is absent from the marketing material is the ability to send/receive texts from your phone on your laptop. Yes, I know you can do that by installing programs on your devices to do that, but for the average person it needs to be first party program that works out of the box.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: October 2026 - April 2027 schedule in ~games
IsildursBane LinkSadly the Back in a Flash arcade special did not make the cut once again. Although it does mean that I can procrastinate on figuring out how to run these games nowSadly the Back in a Flash arcade special did not make the cut once again. Although it does mean that I can procrastinate on figuring out how to run these games now
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 voting topic in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentFeel weird only voting for these two as they were both nominated by me at different times. But some of the other games I am just not familiar with enough to vote for themFeel weird only voting for these two as they were both nominated by me at different times. But some of the other games I am just not familiar with enough to vote for them
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 voting topic in ~games
IsildursBane LinkBack in a Flash (5) Ratchet & Clank (5)Back in a Flash (5)
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 lobbying topic in ~games
IsildursBane LinkRatchet & Clank Simply put, a fun third person shooter with a variety of unique weapons giving different gameplay options, all wrapped up in an art style that makes the game age gracefully. I grew...Ratchet & Clank
Simply put, a fun third person shooter with a variety of unique weapons giving different gameplay options, all wrapped up in an art style that makes the game age gracefully.
I grew up on these games, and have recently been going back and playing through them. One of the most interesting things about the first game is how well polished the gameplay is for the first iteration. The gameplay loop feels tight and establishes mechanics for the series. I would equate it to the first season of Community, where they get it right at the first attempt, and further games are just making minor tweaks to refine it
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Comment on Rockstar had a mole in the union worker Discord server "for over two and a half years," GTA 6 company reveals during legal battle in ~games
IsildursBane Link ParentThe fired employees are arguing that Rockstar fired them in an attempt at union busting. Rockstar's argument is that it wasn't union busting, but instead over a concern of sensitive info being...The fired employees are arguing that Rockstar fired them in an attempt at union busting. Rockstar's argument is that it wasn't union busting, but instead over a concern of sensitive info being leaked. Rockstar's argument for the possibility that info being leaked is that their own mole leaked info back to management. My opinion is that since Rockstar went the nuclear option right away on the possibility that info may be leaked does indicate that it was actually about union busting and not their argument of possibility of leaked info. If Rockstar attempted other disciplinary actions over unsecure confidential info first before firing, or if info was meaningfully leaked, then I think their rationale for the firing would have merit. Since those do not seem to have happened, it does seem like blatant union busting with a flimsy alternative rationale
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Comment on Rockstar had a mole in the union worker Discord server "for over two and a half years," GTA 6 company reveals during legal battle in ~games
IsildursBane LinkI find that one of their main points of argument for the potential for leaked information is because they themselves were asking someone to leak information to be petty. It does feel like they are...Rockstar, however, argue that "there were numerous ways in which the information on the Discord was vulnerable, including by a deliberate leak from a discontented Discord user, by loss or theft of the personal devices of the Discord users, by successful phishing or social engineering of one of the Discord users, or by hacking of Discord itself." Amongst other things, they support this by saying that somebody was, in fact, leaking info from the Discord: the aforesaid "whistleblower".
I find that one of their main points of argument for the potential for leaked information is because they themselves were asking someone to leak information to be petty. It does feel like they are trying to break up the union discord with the potential for there to be leaked information. If Rockstar could actually point to leaked information besides their rat, then I think the firing of employees would be more valid. But since they have not claimed that yet, Rockstar should have done some non-firing disciplinary action
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Comment on What creative projects have you been working on? in ~creative
IsildursBane LinkThis week I realized I have enough time to knit a pair of socks for my friend to wear on his wedding day in late October so I started on that. Picking a colour combo that will complement his...This week I realized I have enough time to knit a pair of socks for my friend to wear on his wedding day in late October so I started on that. Picking a colour combo that will complement his outfit nicely was a bit tricky at first, especially since I was relying on pictures and am unable to see any of the colours in person so getting an accurate colour match is impossible and being slightly off would just look bad. But I got a good colour and am about halfway done the ankle of the first sock (my pattern is leg down). Probably by the next occurrence of this topic I will have done enough that I am willing to share pictures
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
IsildursBane Link ParentSo I did my screenless day on Monday. I had a few guidelines I was following: No use of my desktop computer Free use of my phone, but due to prior attempts at limiting phone usage, that did...So I did my screenless day on Monday. I had a few guidelines I was following:
- No use of my desktop computer
- Free use of my phone, but due to prior attempts at limiting phone usage, that did restrict my options
- For various computer tasks I was willing to use my wife's laptop as it is more limiting than my computer
- I have a dedicated spotify streaming audio device, so intended to use that quite heavily
So the day went pretty good. I spent a good chunk of the day listening to music, nearly finished knitting a sock I was working on, and also read a chapter of The Silmarillion which I started while camping in July. I did end up using my wife's laptop a bit more than planned, so it was not a complete success. The one curveball is that my wife made last minute plans with her friend for the evening, so I was stuck trying to entertain myself longer than initially planned. One of the things I was pleasantly surprised about was eating dinner by myself in silence, rather than watching a show or scrolling o my phone. I think this experience has taught me to not always take the easy entertainment choices of my computer, but also do the more rewarding but also the more fulfilling and more effort forms of entertainment
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
IsildursBane LinkNomination: Ratchet & Clank A great third person shooter on the PS2 that still holds up well today. Due to the art style the graphics do not look overly dated, and the gameplay is pretty solid....Nomination: Ratchet & Clank
A great third person shooter on the PS2 that still holds up well today. Due to the art style the graphics do not look overly dated, and the gameplay is pretty solid. Only takes about 10hrs to beat, so a good size for a month play through. Plus, a wide variety of different weapon types, allowing for a variety of playstyles.
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Comment on Small talk, ice breakers, lines in ~talk
IsildursBane LinkWhat is your favourite kind of soap? Seems really random, but most people actually have one. Plus, some times people's favourite soap is tied to a specific memory so they end up sharing about that...What is your favourite kind of soap? Seems really random, but most people actually have one. Plus, some times people's favourite soap is tied to a specific memory so they end up sharing about that as well
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
IsildursBane Link ParentSeems like the newness is more the addictive nature for you, but I do want to comment that checking if something has new content (either email, social media, or texts) and it only has new content...Seems like the newness is more the addictive nature for you, but I do want to comment that checking if something has new content (either email, social media, or texts) and it only has new content part of the time makes it more addicting. When there is not a guaranteed reward 100% of the time, psychologically it is more addicting than if there is a payout everytime
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Comment on Screenless Day discussion topic: September 2026 in ~life
IsildursBane LinkSo I plan on participating on Monday, rather than over the weekend. The reason being that I am underemployed, but work a good chunk of the weekend so it would be relatively easy to do over the...So I plan on participating on Monday, rather than over the weekend. The reason being that I am underemployed, but work a good chunk of the weekend so it would be relatively easy to do over the weekend.
I think my personal rules are going to be to avoid my computer and phone. I do have a dedicated Spotify streaming device that has a screen, but is limited to only browsing Spotify so using that will be fairgame.
I think the biggest negative impact is just my computer in general. I have a decent amount of freetime, so I try and entertain myself on my computer and do not consider other options. So being forced to find other things that I also enjoy will be good.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
IsildursBane Link ParentSo it is a part of Christianity. To a simplified explanation, there are three main branches of Christianity. In 1054, there was the schism separating Eastern Orthodox from Catholicism. Eastern...what is Lutheran
So it is a part of Christianity. To a simplified explanation, there are three main branches of Christianity.
In 1054, there was the schism separating Eastern Orthodox from Catholicism. Eastern Orthodox is common in Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Then in early 1500s (1517 I believe?) there was another split from Catholicism, forming Protestants. This split was started by Martin Luther, in which the Lutheran church takes its name from. Protestants is a very wide category with some more liturgical churches like Lutherans, Anglicans/Episcopal, and Presbyterians to the more informal style of modern Evangelical movement. In North America, Protestants seem to be the most common, but it varies by region on which denomination of Protestantism is popular.
Probably going to try and build my wife's Christmas gift. She wants a standalone alarm clock that does not require using an app and that she can choose her own alarm sounds. Most standalone alarm clocks do not have both of these features, but I think it should be easy to do with a Raspberry Pi. Plus, I can decorate it in a way that it matches the nightstand drawers I made a few years back. The hardest part will be trying to source brass buttons for a reasonable price.