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Comment on Satisfactory's first expansion isn't the same game set underground – there's a whole new set of resource-moving toys to master in ~games
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Comment on ‘Game of Thrones’ movie ‘Aegon’s Conquest’ sets summer 2029 release date in ~movies
moonwalker LinkAs someone completely out of the know, how do the books compare to the TV shows and movies? Like has Hollywood already jumped the shark on using the original source material?As someone completely out of the know, how do the books compare to the TV shows and movies? Like has Hollywood already jumped the shark on using the original source material?
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Comment on ‘Superhuman’ AI tool spots heart disease in less than two seconds in ~health
moonwalker (edited )Link Parent"AI" used to refer to optical character recognition, natural language processing, and computer vision. The modern interpretation started around the 1950's. Historically it's been continuously..."AI" used to refer to optical character recognition, natural language processing, and computer vision. The modern interpretation started around the 1950's. Historically it's been continuously repurposed for the hottest new research domains. With the rising negative sentiment, I could see Big Tech ditching it and rebranding though.
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Comment on Anyone have a pebble? in ~tech
moonwalker (edited )Link ParentThey're IPX8 which is 30m, no? Edit: I guess it's not that simpleThey're IPX8 which is 30m, no?
Edit: I guess it's not that simple
There is no universal IPX8 depth. The manufacturer must state the product's immersion conditions, and those conditions must be more severe than IPX7.
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
moonwalker Link ParentFair. Here's the tell-tale signs... (source) In my area, engine replacement is a 1.5-3.5 month ordeal, and it's very common.Fair. Here's the tell-tale signs...
- Your check engine light starts flashing
- Engine power drastically reduces (limp mode)
- You can only drive at low speeds (under 1,800 RPM)
(source)
In my area, engine replacement is a 1.5-3.5 month ordeal, and it's very common.
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Comment on Anyone have a pebble? in ~tech
moonwalker Link ParentWhat percentage of people even wear a watch? I think Pebbles are more marketable to folks that have never worn one. Or inversely, people that have tried the popular alternatives and don't want a...For 99% of people, this is not what they want.
What percentage of people even wear a watch? I think Pebbles are more marketable to folks that have never worn one. Or inversely, people that have tried the popular alternatives and don't want a de facto phone on their wrist begging for attention.
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
moonwalker (edited )Link ParentI am fairly certain that your Soul will also need a new engine at some point. I believe the impacted years for the engine defects are 2014-2017. Have you received anything in the mail regarding a...I am fairly certain that your Soul will also need a new engine at some point. I believe the impacted years for the engine defects are 2014-2017. Have you received anything in the mail regarding a class action?
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Comment on Help me choose a small electric car in ~transport
moonwalker Link ParentDownside is support from Hyundai+Kia is very bad. Hopefully won't ever need to call them, but if you do, expect the timeline to be months instead of days or weeksDownside is support from Hyundai+Kia is very bad. Hopefully won't ever need to call them, but if you do, expect the timeline to be months instead of days or weeks
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Comment on Anyone have a pebble? in ~tech
moonwalker LinkYes and yes. Been wearing one since 2013. Recently got my Index 01 though and I'm not sold yet. It's kinda uncomfortable.Yes and yes. Been wearing one since 2013. Recently got my Index 01 though and I'm not sold yet. It's kinda uncomfortable.
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Comment on Xbox Game Pass reportedly dropping day-one games in 2027 in ~games
moonwalker LinkThey just keep making it worse and worse. Makes me wonder who's going to stick around? Were they losing so much money on subsidizing it, that they just don't care about retention anymore? If the...They just keep making it worse and worse. Makes me wonder who's going to stick around? Were they losing so much money on subsidizing it, that they just don't care about retention anymore? If the economics suck and the value proposition keeps getting lowered, it's starting to seem like a failed experiment.
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Comment on Steam Frame product page is now live in ~games
moonwalker Link ParentDoesn't it? x86 on ARM seems like a game changerbut it still doesn't really solve the chicken and egg problem that the VR gaming landscape is barren as fuck.
Doesn't it? x86 on ARM seems like a game changer
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Comment on Canada's oil windfall may yet wipe out its losses from tariffs in ~finance
moonwalker Link ParentHere's a good video about the war and how the election is important. TLDW: Canada is going to force the election to be a referendum.Here's a good video about the war and how the election is important.
TLDW: Canada is going to force the election to be a referendum.
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Comment on Nintendo - Customer appreciation sale in ~games
moonwalker Link ParentI own hardware from every company (including a Switch), and generally dislike brand loyalty. Traditionally, yes. The OEM has to be involved to make their new hardware play old software. Where...It feels like it's mostly just a talking point used to push hate at Nintendo.
I own hardware from every company (including a Switch), and generally dislike brand loyalty.
Isn't that how it basically works for ALL consoles...?
Traditionally, yes. The OEM has to be involved to make their new hardware play old software. Where that's starting to break down is Xbox's push for "everything is an Xbox" allowing you to play digital games across their consoles, PCs, and phones via streaming.
The critique of "poor track record of long-term support" is not exclusive to Nintendo. But is a significant contributing factor for gamers on budget who want to own their games and avoid unnecessary subscriptions. I don't want games that disappear when the hardware fails, and the saves go poof with it without cloud saves. There are better ways to spend $20, especially if the same game is on GOG or Steam.
A look at the Wikipedia page for Xbox 360 backwards compatibility says...
Certain parts fall on the developer, and others on the OEM. For example, 99% of PS4 digital purchases work on PS5. The handful that don't are listed here. That shortlist is not due to PS5 inaction or malice; it's due to the game developers, how they made the game, and licensed content like music. So it's difficult to judge lists like that at face value.
And a cursory look at Xbox is even messier.
Xbox is far and way leading the pack out of the top three. They recently announced their digital entitlement system which essentially let's you insert a disc and claim a digital copy. Though they've certainly had missteps over the years.
Not mentioned: When Nintendo closes storefronts those games become permanently unavailable unless you already own them. Sony and Microsoft have the same problem with aging digital stores, but Nintendo's more disparate consoles mean a larger portion of their catalog exists only as digital-exclusive releases. This creates a game preservation issue that goes beyond backwards compatibility. But Nintendo doesn't seem to care, and arguably makes it worse with their legal actions, which is a shame.
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Comment on Nintendo - Customer appreciation sale in ~games
moonwalker LinkI'm curious why people still purchase from Nintendo with their poor track record of long-term support (e.g. repurchase the game on every generation or requiring a subscription for older libraries)...I'm curious why people still purchase from Nintendo with their poor track record of long-term support (e.g. repurchase the game on every generation or requiring a subscription for older libraries) and blatant anti-consumer practices (e.g. paying for cloud saves, continuing issue of joy-con drift)
Anyway, I'll see myself out. Blocking "source.nintendo" should probably do the trick
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Comment on I'm addicted to Slay the Spire and am looking for a new game in ~games
moonwalker LinkPerhaps... Inscryption or Slots & DaggersPerhaps... Inscryption or Slots & Daggers
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Comment on Behind the scenes at the Blackwing pencil factory in ~creative
moonwalker LinkThe pink ones are super prettyThe pink ones are super pretty
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Comment on Best options for domain registrar and static site hosting in 2026? in ~comp
moonwalker Link ParentMy tired brain looked at that and processed it as "Hawk Tuah" Please send helpMy tired brain looked at that and processed it as "Hawk Tuah"
Please send help
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Comment on Deciding whether (or not) to have a child in ~life
moonwalker LinkYou are not alone. I'll share some resources I've found useful or informative. Hyperfixed podcast: Kristin Has Doubts NPR's Life Kit: "There's never a 'right' time for a baby — but these questions...You are not alone. I'll share some resources I've found useful or informative.
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Hyperfixed podcast: Kristin Has Doubts
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NPR's Life Kit: "There's never a 'right' time for a baby — but these questions can help you decide"
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Listened to interview with Ann Davidman in the past that was pretty illuminating just from the ad-hoc discussion
- The website is kinda meh, but there is some some free stuff and the on-demand courses are $500, which honestly is not horrible for a life-altering decision if you're truly on the fence
- Not an ad, no affiliation, and I haven't taken these courses, but I do encourage some more formal digging into the "what ifs," fears, and how your own experiences growing up factor into things
I'd also encourage you to consider alternatives that are often not discussed. Some ones that come to mind are foster care, volunteering as a CASA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, "reading buddy" programs to help boost literacy, or simply seeking out a closer relationship with people you know who have kids. It really does take a village, so choosing not to have your own doesn't have to be a closed door for regular interactions with kids.
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Comment on Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg put on 'leave of absence' in ~tech
moonwalker Link ParentThink he'll go full Lutheran and fork it?Think he'll go full Lutheran and fork it?
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Comment on Apple announces iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone in ~tech
moonwalker Link ParentYeah it feels like a failed category of product already. I've heard people who have them don't even unfold them that muchYeah it feels like a failed category of product already. I've heard people who have them don't even unfold them that much
Super interesting. Makes sense to use the underground as a limitation. The size of the main map seems to be directly correlated to the number of hours you'll spend building (hundreds), and sky factories feel a little like cheating. No judgement though.
The only thing keeping me from playing is the time commitment, so a bit disappointed this is an expansion and not a standalone experience. I know some players were disappointed when they confirmed they were focusing on one, high-fidelity map over multiple playable maps with less polish.