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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on What's something you wish people outside of your field knew/understood? in ~talk
samueleyeam Link ParentDead dinosaur plants.Dead dinosaur plants.
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Comment on What's something you wish people outside of your field knew/understood? in ~talk
samueleyeam LinkMight not really apply because people know to do it but they just don’t because maybe it’s become a joke in a way. But really, just reboot and if it still doesn’t work, search it. Honestly. I’m...Might not really apply because people know to do it but they just don’t because maybe it’s become a joke in a way. But really, just reboot and if it still doesn’t work, search it. Honestly. I’m still shocked by how many people just click over and over again and say “I don’t know, it’s just not working!” without taking 10 seconds to think and go through the goddamn basics. It’s not hard. If you search and you can’t follow the instructions on the first few links, yeah, call IT. But at least try. That’s almost all I do all day is just search computer issues. Of course over time I’ve built up a memory bank of common problems, but just because I can fix it doesn’t mean I had the fix in mind. I searched it, clicked a link, and followed the instructions. If that doesn’t work, I go onto the next link. Then if that doesn’t work, rephrase your issue and try again. Over time you’ll notice how you’ll just be able to start fixing stuff without looking it up.
Sorry. Just at work right now and am annoyed.
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Comment on Avast announces that they are shutting down Jumpshot, their subsidiary that's been collecting and selling user data to marketing clients in ~tech
samueleyeam Link Parent"do better" at hiding it. Ridiculous."do better" at hiding it. Ridiculous.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
samueleyeam Link ParentBeing in IT, I get where they're coming from. The money you same from things being in warranty is great. You have a problem, call Dell and they'll send out a tech to do all the work for you while...Being in IT, I get where they're coming from. The money you same from things being in warranty is great. You have a problem, call Dell and they'll send out a tech to do all the work for you while you can focus on the other bigger tasks. If you don't have that, then you have to troubleshoot the hardware (which can take a very long time), identify what piece is dying, buy it, wait for it to ship, then find the time to install it. By that point you're hoping that it was the proper fix. From a hardware enthusiasts perspective it makes no sense to them to go the warranty route, because why not good it yourself? But from a business standpoint it makes a lot more sense. You save time and money from replacing shit by having someone come out and do it for you.
Not only that, hardware vulnerabilities can pop up here and there, and replacing hardware keeps that chance more minimal. Software vulnerabilities can be patched pretty easily, not hardware ones (ie Spectre/meltdown). There were patches for them that mitigate the situation, but now that a hardware exploit is out there it will be very hard to keep 100% secure on a software level.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~talk
samueleyeam LinkI use this tea tree shampoo that I can't remember the brand of, and I'm at work so I can't check. I have dandruff problems and long hair for a guy. It works pretty well, but I only wash my hair 2...I use this tea tree shampoo that I can't remember the brand of, and I'm at work so I can't check. I have dandruff problems and long hair for a guy. It works pretty well, but I only wash my hair 2 times max a week, any more than that cause my dandruff to go on a rampage.
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Comment on How would you determine the best overall athlete in the world? in ~sports
samueleyeam LinkI think a reaction test of some sort would be necessary as well. But like others have said there different types of athletes. One might be good at lift, but suck in speed. Not sure how you would...I think a reaction test of some sort would be necessary as well. But like others have said there different types of athletes. One might be good at lift, but suck in speed. Not sure how you would go about it...
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Comment on Pokémon Sword/Shield: Graphics analysis and comparison in ~games
samueleyeam Link ParentWelcome to game freak development. They're some of the laziest devs. You'd think being the biggest franchise in the world would mean they'd give a shit. But nope, the complete opposite.Welcome to game freak development. They're some of the laziest devs. You'd think being the biggest franchise in the world would mean they'd give a shit. But nope, the complete opposite.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~talk
samueleyeam Link ParentI read this comment to my brother and we both started singing fhqwhgads and quoting the mothers day short where strong bad loses a bet. I think I still have my da cheet shirt from when I was...I read this comment to my brother and we both started singing fhqwhgads and quoting the mothers day short where strong bad loses a bet. I think I still have my da cheet shirt from when I was younger and my brother has his strong bad one somewhere too. The web series is top notch.
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Comment on How do you turn a smart TV into a dumb TV? in ~tech
samueleyeam Link ParentAlienware has a 55in 4k oled (I think) monitor that has no smart features. Pricey, but I think worth it.Alienware has a 55in 4k oled (I think) monitor that has no smart features. Pricey, but I think worth it.
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Comment on Video game Halloween update/event megathread in ~games
samueleyeam LinkTower Unite is having a Halloween event. It's a minigame hub sorta thing. Me and my buddies play and just chat the entire time. Good way to just hang with friends online.Tower Unite is having a Halloween event. It's a minigame hub sorta thing. Me and my buddies play and just chat the entire time. Good way to just hang with friends online.
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Comment on Introducing "Double Trouble", an upcoming free, co-op-focused DLC for Wargroove in ~games
samueleyeam LinkHell yea. Loved this game when it came out. I'm excited to see what people come up with using the new map editor tools.Hell yea. Loved this game when it came out. I'm excited to see what people come up with using the new map editor tools.
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Comment on What are you doing this week? in ~talk
samueleyeam Link ParentI've heard that about c++. That's why I'm just learning the basics. From what I understand c# is based on c++, so my thinking was learn the skeleton a little to have a better understanding of the...I've heard that about c++. That's why I'm just learning the basics. From what I understand c# is based on c++, so my thinking was learn the skeleton a little to have a better understanding of the full body. Like drawing kinda. When I was doing that I took a basic anatomy course which helped quite a bit.
Not very far. Maybe like ~1 hour. It's alright, it will get me started. I'd like to see if there's anything else people can recommend for online courses. I've tried getting into coding before, but I didn't have the urge/patience to get past the first lesson. It's going better now that I'm willing/wanting to learn it.
Well to start off it will be super basic shapes moving on a screen and getting them to interact with each other. I like games that are relaxing to play with no stress/skill required really. Games like Animal Crossing, abzu, mini metro, and baba is you where you don't have to worry about much. There's no real threat, you're just kinda doing your own thing, you know? I'm not really into the big expansive open world games. They give me too much anxiety.
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Comment on What are you doing this week? in ~talk
samueleyeam LinkLearning code for the first time! Been using codeacademy to learn some c++ and once I have the basics moving to c#. I want to get into game development for hobby projects.Learning code for the first time! Been using codeacademy to learn some c++ and once I have the basics moving to c#. I want to get into game development for hobby projects.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
samueleyeam (edited )Link Parent8 years ago everything wasn't everyone's business. People didn't feel like they needed to pipe in on everyone's conversation when they heard something they didn't like. Everyone's business was...8 years ago everything wasn't everyone's business. People didn't feel like they needed to pipe in on everyone's conversation when they heard something they didn't like. Everyone's business was their own.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
samueleyeam Link ParentNot sure tbh. But they're satirical humor. I would keep them up if it was me.Not sure tbh. But they're satirical humor. I would keep them up if it was me.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
samueleyeam Link ParentI can agree with that. But at the same time it's more situational in my opinion. this was a private conversation in a public space and someone happened to overhear and felt like they needed to say...I can agree with that. But at the same time it's more situational in my opinion. this was a private conversation in a public space and someone happened to overhear and felt like they needed to say something.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
samueleyeam Link Parentdidn't happen to me in the past. it's only been a thing in the last ~8 years.didn't happen to me in the past. it's only been a thing in the last ~8 years.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
samueleyeam Link Parentit's not directed at them and we obviously had no ill intent when we were laughing. if it's not directed at you ignore it, unless it is obviously to hurt someone.it's not directed at them and we obviously had no ill intent when we were laughing. if it's not directed at you ignore it, unless it is obviously to hurt someone.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
samueleyeam Link ParentI was saying how ridiculous it was. When I was told this I immediately thought how stupid it was people were taking it seriously.I was saying how ridiculous it was. When I was told this I immediately thought how stupid it was people were taking it seriously.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
I've been playing this with two of my friends and it's been great. We're about 40 hours in (playtime), but only about ~18 hours into the story (lots of reloading). It's our first game like this, so it has been steep a learning curve for us all, although we have played other RPGs before (ie D1/2/3, TL1/2, Path of Exile, etc). although those are ARPGs, we know how to build characters is all I'm saying. Overall I'm really enjoying it. I'm playing as a "druid", although this game doesn't really feel like it has any official builds as you can go any direction at any point. It's a lot of fun to summon my incarnate, buff him to high hell, and see him shred through enemies.
One gripe about it though, that seems to be shared across a lot of reviews I've read before playing, is that they love ground status effects. I can't tell you how many of our battles have ended in most of the map just being lit up in flames. I'll probably play through it at least once more after we finish, maybe with them, maybe not. I want to try some other builds to see how it changes things up
I'm glad I am playing it with them so I can just focus on my character and my character alone. I think having to care about all four characters at once would be too overwhelming, but that also leads to me wanting to play through it more than once as previously stated. Also, I didn't know "origin" characters (as they call them) have more quests, story, and lore behind them when I was creating a character, so I feel I missed out on that. Will definitely be trying out a team of all origin characters next playthrough.
Baldur's Gate
Tried playing this one with some of the same friends. By that point they were use to how free form DOS2 was and didn't like the limitations this game has in multiplayer. I haven't played this before, but I've been getting more into DnD lately and really want to. We'll see how it goes.
Pillars of Eternity
Decided to play this one when no friends are around to play the others, and man. This game has a lot going on. Still only a few hours into it, but I'm enjoying it so far. Not much to say other than I'm definitely not use to the RTwP gameplay. I know it's based of Baldur's Gates style, but like I said, we didn't even really get into it so it's my first time coming across this style. Lots of fun so far, but just not too deep into it yet.
Games in my backlog I have queued up to play when I finish some of these others:
Loop Hero
Planescape: Torment
PoE 2
BG 2
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
Tyranny
Icewind Dale
Shadowrun Series
many more
As you can see, a lot of these are "CRPGs" as they call them. Playing DOS2 really helped me learn how to like these kind of games. It's a genre I've always wanted to play, but every time I tried them I got overwhelmed with everything going on I would just stop. But since DOS2, it helped me realize how to play these games and get more invested into the world and characters. So I picked up a bunch during this summer sale and I'm dedicating some of my free time to play through them. Excited to see them all through!