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Comment on Obsidian Entertainment reportedly lays off a quarter of staff, cancels multiple projects, and begins work on new Fallout game in ~games
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Comment on Obsidian Entertainment reportedly lays off a quarter of staff, cancels multiple projects, and begins work on new Fallout game in ~games
streblo Link ParentThose were made by inXile Entertainment. And interestingly the original Wasteland actually inspired Fallout, not the other way around.Those were made by inXile Entertainment. And interestingly the original Wasteland actually inspired Fallout, not the other way around.
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Comment on Obsidian Entertainment reportedly lays off a quarter of staff, cancels multiple projects, and begins work on new Fallout game in ~games
streblo LinkI can imagine that getting your project cancelled from under you and being told you're working in a Fallout factory won't make a lot of people happy. I understand the job market is shit right now,...I can imagine that getting your project cancelled from under you and being told you're working in a Fallout factory won't make a lot of people happy. I understand the
gamingjob market is shit right now, but not for people who have built a name for themselves. Over/under on Josh Sawyer and/or Tim Cain leaving Obsidian over this? -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
streblo LinkNot a specific game but I have recently discovered that FSR4 support is now available in Linux via proton-experimental for my RDNA3 card. Wow! Talk about extending the life of my card! It's a big...Not a specific game but I have recently discovered that FSR4 support is now available in Linux via
proton-experimentalfor my RDNA3 card. Wow! Talk about extending the life of my card! It's a big upgrade over FSR 3.With upscaling, I can now enable all ray tracing options and the image looks great at 1440p. A few years ago the ray tracing experience on Linux was abysmal, especially in radv so we've certainly come a long ways.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
streblo Link ParentI played the new class for a bit on release, it's pretty fun so far. I need to get to level cap so I can start playing around with a proper build though. What did you end up naming your character?...Darktide
I played the new class for a bit on release, it's pretty fun so far. I need to get to level cap so I can start playing around with a proper build though.
What did you end up naming your character? I'm pretty boring so all my characters are named 'streblo'. Say hi if you ever see me in game, I mostly play Auric.
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Comment on What is your eleventh favorite video game? in ~games
streblo LinkX4 Foundations It's a great sandbox style space sim that keeps getting better. I try and come back to it every few years to check out what has changed and I always really enjoy my time with that game.X4 Foundations
It's a great sandbox style space sim that keeps getting better. I try and come back to it every few years to check out what has changed and I always really enjoy my time with that game.
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Comment on Access to Fable and Mythos 5 cut off after US government order in ~tech
streblo Link ParentRequirements for operating in host countries are very much a different game than a world-wide export restriction.Requirements for operating in host countries are very much a different game than a world-wide export restriction.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
streblo Link ParentDF is great. I used to play succession games on a forum now lost to time where someone would take over fortress for a year in game (about an hour of playing time) and then write up a report and...DF is great. I used to play succession games on a forum now lost to time where someone would take over fortress for a year in game (about an hour of playing time) and then write up a report and hand the save file off to the next person in line. It was hilarious watching things explode out of control in unexpected directions after you finished your shift.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of May 25 in ~society
streblo Link ParentIt's kind of crazy how all of the things one could accuse conservatives of in the 2000s that would have been laughed at or met with incredulity have basically become part of the branding. WKUK...It's kind of crazy how all of the things one could accuse conservatives of in the 2000s that would have been laughed at or met with incredulity have basically become part of the branding.
WKUK tried to warn us in 2009.
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Comment on Audible mandating authors transition to new royalty system or lose payments in ~books
streblo LinkI started hosting my own audiobookshelf server for myself and a few friends. I'd highly recommend it. There is a good iOS app available with car play support.I started hosting my own audiobookshelf server for myself and a few friends. I'd highly recommend it. There is a good iOS app available with car play support.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
streblo Link ParentYea neither additional game mode in Darktide is anything close to Chaos Wastes. I think they will get there eventually, there is a lot of desire for something similar. I was kind of surprised when...Yea neither additional game mode in Darktide is anything close to Chaos Wastes. I think they will get there eventually, there is a lot of desire for something similar. I was kind of surprised when Expeditions turned out to not be Chaos Wastes 2 to be honest and instead was Helldivers-lite.
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Comment on What I learned building my first custom water loop in ~comp
streblo Link ParentJust curious, how come you go block -> block -> rad -> rad -> pump? I guess that setup gives you the biggest thermal delta on the GPU?Just curious, how come you go block -> block -> rad -> rad -> pump?
I guess that setup gives you the biggest thermal delta on the GPU?
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Comment on The powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline in ~food
streblo LinkI did some poking around on Google maps and I found a country roads through an orange grove with a few decades of Google street view: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gi2upvLU34P1TdPa7 It's a pretty stark...I did some poking around on Google maps and I found a country roads through an orange grove with a few decades of Google street view: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gi2upvLU34P1TdPa7
It's a pretty stark difference from 2008 to 2023, pretty fascinating!
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life
streblo Link ParentYes, you can tell who has children and who does not in this threads replies. ;) It's also a lot more work to e.g. handle dinner+dishes+bedtime by yourself vs with an active partner. My wife and I...Yes, you can tell who has children and who does not in this threads replies. ;)
You can't just bail and expect them to cover for you: what if all the parents tried to do that at once?
It's also a lot more work to e.g. handle dinner+dishes+bedtime by yourself vs with an active partner. My wife and I of course encourage each other to get away frequently, but I like a little warning ahead of time to mentally prepare myself lol.
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Comment on Disney reportedly keen on buying Fortnite developer Epic Games in ~games
streblo Link ParentIt's also just cultural. It's hard to stay at the zenith of cultural relevance for an extended period. People move on to new things.It's also just cultural. It's hard to stay at the zenith of cultural relevance for an extended period. People move on to new things.
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Comment on Megathread: April Fools' Day 2026 on the internet in ~talk
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Comment on I think Tildes moderators and admins may need to make a decision regarding how to handle Harry Potter related posts in ~tildes
streblo Link ParentYea I agree with this. I don't like HP or JK Rowling. If people want to discuss them, fine. If people want to point out she's a bigot, fine. But if it turns into constant harassment or brigading...Yea I agree with this.
I don't like HP or JK Rowling. If people want to discuss them, fine. If people want to point out she's a bigot, fine. But if it turns into constant harassment or brigading it would be a bit like a vegan scold constantly hanging out in a "what are you cooking this week" thread, i.e. not productive for anyone.
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Comment on Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon in ~life
streblo Link ParentYea it's a really hard job (especially to do well) that is not reflected by the pay and unfortunately it's getting harder. I forgot to mention a few more: kids' minds and learning/retention/focus...Yea it's a really hard job (especially to do well) that is not reflected by the pay and unfortunately it's getting harder. I forgot to mention a few more:
- kids' minds and learning/retention/focus have changed in the digital era
- If you teach higher grade levels you are now dealing with AI and desperately trying to teach kids to not outsource their critical thinking
- Keeping up with email/Teams/Slack/etc. in a job where you often don't have time to go to the bathroom in a given day
I have to maintain professionalism when faced with this accusation, but parents can say and do whatever they like and don’t hold themselves to even close to the same standard.
Yes I hear about this all the time as well. (You thought teaching was hard, have you tried being a teacher's partner! Excuse me while I play my small violin ;D )
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Comment on Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon in ~life
streblo LinkMy wife is a teacher in Canada and she's feeling extra burnt out this year as well. I think the problem is so multi-faceted and systemic it's hard to see any quick solutions. Off the top of my...My wife is a teacher in Canada and she's feeling extra burnt out this year as well.
I think the problem is so multi-faceted and systemic it's hard to see any quick solutions. Off the top of my head:
- We're still working through the COVID disruption to a lot of students learning/socialization and will be for quite a while.
- Kids today seemingly spend a lot less time reading/doing any homework at all and the expectation is that learning fits 100% into the school day and is the onus of the teacher
- some/many parents today have a more antagonistic relationship with teachers, they expect more from teachers, less from their own kids, nothing from themselves
- teachers are expected to do more with less; focuses on inclusion are good with adequate support but without it are actively harmful
Just my $0.02
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Comment on What’s your preferred work monitor setup? in ~comp
streblo Link ParentI also have two 27'' 1440p monitors, but I flip the side one vertically.I also have two 27'' 1440p monitors, but I flip the side one vertically.
I believe Tim Cain has stated in one of his Youtube videos he does not want to work on another Fallout game in the past. Of course he can change his mind but I think he more or less came out of retirement to work on a special project at Obsidian.