luka's recent activity
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Comment on Paradox Interactive's return-to-office policy may be driving employees away from the studio in ~games
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
luka Link ParentRegarding fuel I'm still in the very beginning with a small fleet but I invested in a tanker that allows me to cross the galaxy in one go and it's a big improvement. Same for a freighter to manage...Regarding fuel I'm still in the very beginning with a small fleet but I invested in a tanker that allows me to cross the galaxy in one go and it's a big improvement. Same for a freighter to manage supplies.
My plan from now is to have a couple of ships dedicated to always making sure I have a ton of supplies in reserve, also makes surveying and colonizing easier.
I haven't figured out combat yet, I just lob all of my ships at the enemy and see what happens. Like you, I reload the game a lot.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
luka Link ParentI also started playing it after having seen it recommended around here, maybe by @hungariantoast. And after looking for a long time for something to scratch my 4X/spreadsheet simulator itch, this...I also started playing it after having seen it recommended around here, maybe by @hungariantoast.
And after looking for a long time for something to scratch my 4X/spreadsheet simulator itch, this is it. It's perfect.
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Comment on What are some examples of media that really captured lightning in a bottle? in ~tv
luka Link ParentGame of Thrones is such a shame. Everyone, including HBO, wanted it to be longer to finish it off but the writers refused, wanting to move onto other projects. Should have passed it off to someone...Game of Thrones is such a shame. Everyone, including HBO, wanted it to be longer to finish it off but the writers refused, wanting to move onto other projects. Should have passed it off to someone else.
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Comment on The Tiny Soapbox: a platform for small, low-stakes rants in ~talk
luka Link ParentMy language uses some of those in specific cases: When asking for cold cuts in the super market you use decagrams. Hard alcohol is measured in centiliters, e.g. when asking for a shot. Drinks are...My language uses some of those in specific cases:
When asking for cold cuts in the super market you use decagrams.
Hard alcohol is measured in centiliters, e.g. when asking for a shot.
Drinks are measured in deciliters.
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Comment on Anyone sucessfully self-hosted Tildes instance? in ~tildes
luka Link ParentLemmy is pretty straightforward to set up. It requires basic technical literacy (knowing how to use CLI) but I set it up with a step by step guide that worked out of the box.Lemmy is pretty straightforward to set up. It requires basic technical literacy (knowing how to use CLI) but I set it up with a step by step guide that worked out of the box.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (April 2025) in ~health.mental
luka Link ParentIt'll be hard to find a place in Europe where you won't run into similar issues. I've lived in Hungary the past few years and I've been thinking about living somewhere else but it's getting less...If the cabinet doesn't fall soon I genuinely think I'll have to move out of the country eventually if I want to find a place to live
It'll be hard to find a place in Europe where you won't run into similar issues.
I've lived in Hungary the past few years and I've been thinking about living somewhere else but it's getting less likely that I'll move around within Europe in the medium term. For one, everywhere I look people are dealing with similar challenges to various degrees, not just here. Ultimately I'm the only one responsible for my happiness, and changing places for this reason would mean that I would have to accept yielding my ability to live well to external factors. Naturally it could be easier elsewhere, but I feel that the harder the challenge, the more resilient you become and grow as a person.
FWIW while it's been a turbulent few years I think it's worth staying optimistic for the future. I'm seeing cracks forming in my own country's leadership, and other places with similar people in power are also facing significant resistance. These guys are running on borrowed time.
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Comment on Long-term experiences with Google search alternatives? in ~tech
luka Link ParentI'll save you the effort: Ecosia uses Google and Bing results. Qwant is another option, they apparently partially use their own indexing as well, and Good offers an alternative front end for the...I'll save you the effort: Ecosia uses Google and Bing results.
Qwant is another option, they apparently partially use their own indexing as well, and Good offers an alternative front end for the Brave search index. Haven't used either though.
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? (trial giveaway: round #2) in ~tech
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - The Ministry for the Future - How is it going? in ~books
luka Link ParentI've had the same thought about the Red Mars, having only read most of the first book. Maybe I'll give it a chance too.I've had the same thought about the Red Mars, having only read most of the first book. Maybe I'll give it a chance too.
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech
luka (edited )LinkI think I have two left, please reply if you picked it up: edit: goneI think I have two left, please reply if you picked it up:
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Comment on What have you spent "too much time" trying to fix or streamline? in ~talk
luka Link ParentCool! Can you elaborate on what kind of work you do to make games playable on different platforms? I suppose you can use a Wine/Proton layer to make things work on Linux based devices but there's...Cool! Can you elaborate on what kind of work you do to make games playable on different platforms? I suppose you can use a Wine/Proton layer to make things work on Linux based devices but there's probably a ton of tweaking involved
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Comment on Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law in ~tech
luka Link ParentThe social networks don't have to check the ID, the government has to provide an authentication flow where the user logs in with their digital ID that simply returns whether the user is eligible...Since social networks are not allowed to check government ids (which would be the most straightforward way, used by banks) they’ll have to get creative, or shut off new signups entirely for Australians.
The social networks don't have to check the ID, the government has to provide an authentication flow where the user logs in with their digital ID that simply returns whether the user is eligible or not. Or use a captcha like solution with a browser extension.
No clue if the Australian gov figured this part out yet though.
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Comment on Man City vs Sparta Prage in ~sports.football
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Comment on LinkedIn is the latest to automatically opt you in to AI training in ~tech
luka Link ParentJust have to remember to turn it off when (if?) it comes to the EU, would have been nice to opt out in advance.Just have to remember to turn it off when (if?) it comes to the EU, would have been nice to opt out in advance.
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Comment on I'm getting a new Macbook Pro. What's your favorite apps and tips? in ~tech
luka (edited )Link ParentIt might be that it works only from Sonoma onwards, I haven't checked on older versions. edit: GPTK is fairly mature to the point Apple feels confident advertising the latest OS with it.It might be that it works only from
SequoiaSonoma onwards, I haven't checked on older versions.edit: GPTK is fairly mature to the point Apple feels confident advertising the latest OS with it.
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Comment on I'm getting a new Macbook Pro. What's your favorite apps and tips? in ~tech
luka Link ParentIf you do wanna game, GPTK with Whisky and Parallels are options that run many Windows games with more limited performance. The first one is what Proton is to Linux but it doesn't work as well due...There's not a lot of games that run on macOS
If you do wanna game, GPTK with Whisky and Parallels are options that run many Windows games with more limited performance. The first one is what Proton is to Linux but it doesn't work as well due to also having to compensate for ARM chips. But it's improving and already very usable.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
luka Link ParentYou reminded me that IW4x exists which is MW2 2009 with a server browser, mods (including custom maps), and other improvements, I might give it a shot getting it to run on Linux. If you have a PC...I also (unfortunately?) started playing Call of Duty again.
You reminded me that IW4x exists which is MW2 2009 with a server browser, mods (including custom maps), and other improvements, I might give it a shot getting it to run on Linux. If you have a PC I recommend it, but I expect the player count to be pretty low these days.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
luka Link ParentNext to it and Outer Wilds I hope more games will explore the time loop mechanic in the future. I much enjoyed it in both, but I'm also curious if it can be more than a gameplay gimmick.Next to it and Outer Wilds I hope more games will explore the time loop mechanic in the future. I much enjoyed it in both, but I'm also curious if it can be more than a gameplay gimmick.
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Comment on Kamala Harris lacks charisma and time in ~society
luka Link ParentYou're absolutely right, but I remember some skepticism about Macron's relationship with a woman several years his senior. Of course then they were also focused on her, considering she was his...You're absolutely right, but I remember some skepticism about Macron's relationship with a woman several years his senior. Of course then they were also focused on her, considering she was his teacher.
It's a trick you can pull just once though. Once the most talented employees are gone and productivity drops, they'll have to figure out something new.